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WEDNESDAY SMOKED OUT

While the skies above Kamloops cleared up a bit on Monday and Tuesday, the thick smoke from wildfires in B.C. may return later this week. The dense smoke on the weekend led to numerous cancellations or postponements of events in the city.

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Knowing where your bus is — to the minute The Next Ride transit app was rolled out in Kamloops on Tuesday. It allows transit users to find out exactly where their bus is and plan accordingly. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

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Kamloops transit users will no longer be left waiting for an unknown time outside in subzero temperatures. They won’t be left wondering where their ride is when a bus is running late. “It’s going to take the ambiguity out of their trip planning,” BC Transit acting vice-president of business development Christy Ridout said on Tuesday during a press conference at the Lansdowne transit exchange. New technology on buses in the River City gives transit users the ability to track their ride via smartphone or computer. NextRide uses automatic-vehicle location technology to give transit users the ability to track the location of a bus and predict arrival time at any given stop. “They’re going to have a much better idea,” Ridout said. “They can take a look at the app, their smartphone and see exactly where their bus is while it’s on route and make a decision as to whether they need to leave right now, do you have five more minutes around the house to finish up what I was doing or can I jump into that coffee shop and get myself a cup of coffee to start the day right?” It’s music to the ears of Kamloops transit users. Mark Daily and his fiancée take the bus every day as their only method of transportation.

They’ve spent plenty of time waiting while commuting between North Kamloops and downtown. “It’s never on time, that’s the main problem,” Daily said. Another passenger told KTW she misses the bus every three weeks due to not knowing whether a bus will be on time. The

tech-savvy youngster is thrilled with the idea of being able to pull out her smartphone to solve that problem. Transit users will also notice accessibility upgrades aboard buses. Stops will now be announced and displayed on LED boards. Bus drivers will also be able to

communicate directly with dispatchers about road issues such as construction, congestion or accidents to notify transit users about impacts. “It means dispatch can get information to our customers faster through customer alerts, information on our website and through the app itself,”

Ridout said. NextRide technology is rolling out in seven communities across the province as part of a $6.74-million system funded by the federal Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. Mayor Ken Christian said 3.5-million rides are provided in Kamloops annually. “That’s amazing in a town this size,” he said. He credited the federal government, province, city staff and Coun. Donovan Cavers, who championed the technology. “It’s the next stage of public transportation and it’s going to lead to new riders in our community and others,” Christian said. Ridout said NextRide is one more tool in a move to modernize public transportation in the province. It is also rolling out automatic passenger sensors to track when and where people are getting on and off the bus. “This actually provides us at BC Transit with invaluable information to help with those evidence-based decisions that help us decide where those routes should go and whether the service levels are meeting customer demand,” Ridout said. NextRide data will also be open to third-party developers and applications.

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Smoke impacts businesses in Kamloops airport were status quo with two kilometres of visibility on Friday night, but 13 flights had to be cancelled and another four diverted on Saturday, said Heather McCarley, the airport’s manager director. On Sunday, four

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The thick smoke that rolled in last weekend hindered some businesses in the city and grounded flights at the Kamloops Airport. Operations at the

flights were cancelled before normal operations resumed by about 10 a.m. Flights can operate with about one kilometre of visibility before delays, diversions and cancellations need to occur, McCarley said. On Monday, the

airport had about 13 kilometres of visibility, she said. Normal operations will continue as long as there is enough visibility. Dan Latin, owner of Mount Paul Golf Course, said there was a steep drop off in business on the weekend, noting there were about 100 fewer customers hitting the links on Saturday compared to a typical Saturday in the summer. He said there were a few staffing shifts cancelled as a result. The patios at The Noble Pig and Carlos O’Bryan’s downtown were closed for a few days due to the smoke. The outdoor patio at The Noble Pig was reopened on Monday. Front of house manager Steven Loynachan said the patio has been closed for about eight days during the past two weeks due to

smoky skies. The closure of the patio at Carlos O’Bryans resulted in some servers losing shifts, but it re-opened Monday thanks to improved conditions. Thompson Rivers University sports camps have also been forced indoors. Connor Whitelaw, director of TRU’s sports camps, said last week’s smoke kept its adventure basics camp indoors, cancelling a planned hiking trip, but noted no camps have been cancelled. “We try not to cancel because we can still have the TRU gym facilities,” Whitelaw said. If conditions again deteriorate, camp activities are typically moved inside and less strenuous activities planned, he said. Music in the Park is known to play rain or shine and acts have

soldiered through the thick smoke. Cancellations are typically at the discretion of the artists, but no one has yet backed out, said City of Kamloops spokeswoman Kristen Rodrigue. While the smoke has been a hindrance to some, it has been a boon for indoor-based businesses such as the Falcon Lanes bowling alley. Owner Joel Loehr said there were about 200 customers on Saturday, many of whom mentioned wanting to get out of the smoke as a reason for taking in a game. A typical Saturday in the summer brings in about 50 people. The thick smoke also led to a high demand for N95 face masks. “Saturday was a big day for us,” said WestCan Auto owner Ron Jhaj, noting 55 boxes

containing 20 masks each were sold. He said the masks are usually sold to people who work industrial jobs, but most of his recent customers have cited smoky conditions as the reason for the purchases. Matt Francis, department supervisor at Home Depot, said the store sold out of the masks on the weekend. To reduce exposure to wildfire smoke, Interior Health advises people to reduce exposure by staying indoors and limiting time outside. The health authority does not recommend using the N95 mask because, while it can filter tiny particles out of inhaled air, it must be properly fitted to be effective and breathing is more challenging while wearing a mask.

Saturday’s smoky skies created an onimous-looking sun in the Kamloops sky. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

HAZE LED TO CANCELLATIONS In addition to playing havoc with flights in and out of Kamloops, the thick smoke from wildfires affected numerNoticefor forPublic PublicHearing Hearing Page Notice Page 22 Notice for Public Hearing Page 2 ous events in recent days. Property Property The North Shore Business Property Location: Location: Location: 502 MacKenzieAvenue Avenue Improvement Association’s 502 502 MacKenzie MacKenzie Avenue annual Overlander’s Day celPurpose: Purpose: Purpose: To rezoneaaportion portion of ebration, scheduled for Sunday To To rezone rezone a portion ofof thesubject subjectproperty property at the property the subject atat in McDonald Park, was can502 MacKenzie Avenue 502 MacKenzie MacKenzie Avenue 502 Avenue from P-1(Parks (Parks and celled, as was Saturday night’s from from P-1 (Parksand and Recreation)totoC1-T C1-T Recreation) Recreation) to C1-T BC Football Conference game (TranquilleRoad Road (Tranquille (Tranquille Road Commercial). Commercial). at Hillside Stadium between Commercial). the Kamloops Broncos and Westshore Rebels. Overlander’s Day was rescheduled to Sept. 23 (see story on page A5), while the Broncos and Rebels will play a four-point game on Vancouver Questions? Contact the Planning and Development Division at 250-828-3561 or access relevant Questions? Questions?

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Chamber of Commerce luncheon and at an afternoon roundtable event at Kamloops Innovation. Chamber president Joshua Knaak said the luncheon will be rescheduled for a date when Brison can be in Kamloops, hopefully within the next two weeks. In addition, federal Minister of Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan was scheduled to be at the Big Little Science Centre on Monday morning to announce funding for a project between the science centre, TRU and Kamloops Makerspace. That visit was also postponed to a future date.

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The mountains around Kamloops have reappeared as hazy skies cleared up earlier this week, but Environment Canada says smoke from wildfires burning around B.C. may return in time for the weekend. A northeasterly wind cleared the skies over Kamloops, pushing the smoke toward the Lower Mainland between Sunday and Monday, meteorologist Lisa Erven told KTW. That trend should continue into Wednesday, but winds may shift again Thursday as an expected cold front moves through the area, bringing the potential for smoky skies to return, she said. Potential rainfall accompanying that

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or smaller in size (PM2.5) to reach more than 350 micrograms per cubic metre in Kamloops. Air quality readings were in the “very high risk” territory. Cancelling Overlander’s Day altogether for 2018 was a possibility, said Jeremy Heighton, executive director of the North Shore Business Improvement Association. However, after consulting sponsors, exhibitors and entertainers, he said the consensus was to move forward with the event. Heighton said late September was selected as there is typically less smoke then. Next year, however, the festival

will be held on July 21, with the third Sunday in July becoming the permanent Overlander’s Day date. “We’ve moved it a month ahead because the possibility of a smoke interruption is lower,” said Heighton. Moving the festival to the third Sunday in July next year will also align it with the Buskers Festival, Heighton said, noting there’s “early summer excitement around the city,” whereas in August, many people are away on vacation. September wasn’t considered for future festivals, Heighton said, because it’s typically a hectic month for families as kids head back to

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front, however, may help keep smoky skies at bay by scattering fine particulate matter in the air. There is a 60 per cent of showers on Thursday and Friday, as well as next Sunday and Monday, according to Environment Canada’s seven-day forecast. Potential lightning strikes with that storm, however, may also generate new fire starts, Erven told KTW. More than 500 wildfires are burning throughout B.C, the majority of which are in the Interior, including large fires to the northwest and south of Kamloops, Erven said. “It’s really challenging to forecast air quality when you’ve got so many fires burning across the province,” Erven said. “Really, any wind direction is not great.”

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Upgrades to the Westmount elementary area undertaken in response to congestion improve the situation. The school is at about 140 per cent of capacity and is located on Walkem Road, a side street that ends in a cul de sac. The stop light at the corner of Walkem and Westsyde roads is pedestrianactivated. Work has begun on extending the drop-off and pick-up area at the school, which has led to removal of six parent parking

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KTW FILE PHOTO Heavily armed police officers prepared to enter Denny’s restaurant on Sixth Avenue in downtown Kamloops during an Aug. 2 standoff. The suspect in that incident has been charged with an unrelated allegation of arson.

Arson charge laid in relation to alleged Aberdeen grass fire Accused firebug also charged in connection to lengthy standoff TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

A Kamloops man who has been behind bars since his arrest following a standoff earlier this month is facing a new charge, this one alleging he intentionally set a grass fire in Aberdeen in June. Justin Braden Hodge was officially charged with arson on Monday, according to court documents. The charging information

alleges Hodge “did intentionally or recklessly cause damage by fire or explosion to property, to wit, grasslands near the intersection of Highway 5A and Aberdeen Drive” on June 18. The 29-year-old is also facing charges of uttering threats, robbery, possession of a weapon, mischief and breaching probation stemming from a 10-hour-long standoff at Denny’s restaurant on Aug. 2 that snarled traffic in downtown Kamloops.

In that instance, Hodge is alleged to have threatened he had a bomb while in the restaurant at Columbia Street and Sixth Avenue at 4 a.m. before holing up in the restaurant and refusing to come out for police. Hours later, Mounties entered the building and arrested the suspect. Hodge is due back in court on Sept. 13. He remains in custody at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre.

A Kamloops man who stabbed to death his roommate in 2016 following a spat over money in the motel room they shared has been sentenced to spend nearly six years behind bars. Gordon Camille was sentenced in B.C. Supreme Court to 68 months in a federal penitentiary. In May, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Heather Holmes found the 67-year-old guilty of manslaughter. Dennis Adolph, 49, was found dead in the Valleyview motel suite he shared with Camille on Jan. 26, 2016. Camille reported Adolph’s injuries to motel staff, who called police. Camille was arrested and questioned for 17 hours. During the lengthy questioning, he admitted to being responsible for Adolph’s death, but that admission was ruled inadmissible by Holmes. The Crown proceeded with an entirely circumstantial case and proved Camille’s guilt. Camille told police he and

Adolph had been arguing about money. At trial, court heard Adolph died of blood loss, having been stabbed a single time in the abdomen. Court heard Adolph’s blood-alcohol level at the time of his death was 0.40 — a level of intoxication so high it could have been deadly on its own, according to the doctor who performed the autopsy. Camille has a lengthy criminal record, including another manslaughter conviction in 1984. In that instance, he drunkenly shot his spouse while she sat in an outhouse, then confessed to a neighbour and, later, to police. He also served jail time for two separate stabbings in Kamloops — one in 1998 and the other in 2008 — as well as a 1994 stomping incident. Each of the offences, including Adolph’s slaying, involved alcohol use. In addition to the time behind bars, Camille was also ordered to provide a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database and barred for life from possessing firearms.

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as the eight-week strike of workers at four casinos in Kamloops, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton really led to a dramatic lapse in control inside the gambling dens? Are underage patrons punching the buttons on slot machines? Are opportunistic organized crime members manoeuvering around picket lines to launder tens of thousands of dollars in cash in near-empty casinos? According to the union representing the striking workers at the four casinos, including Cascades Casino in Kamloops, that might be happening. Then again, maybe it’s not occurring. If this were a sports bet and these casinos accepted such single-event wages, the odds against the union’s allegations would be akin to the odds of the Vancouver Canucks winning the Stanley Cup this coming season. There has been no proof offered that minors are gambling or that management is not checking identification at the door. There has been no proof that money-laundering attempts have been made at the four casinos since the strike began on June 29. It appears this latest action by the union is an understandable attempt to keep its fight in the public eye. As labour disputes drag on, media coverage naturally dwindles and those fighting for a cause tend to do what they need to do to keep the spotlight on their crusade. It’s a public battle and we are obliged to at least report on why the picket signs moved from the casino and to BCLC headquarters on Monday. The media is also responsible for getting the other side of the story, in this case from casino owner Gateway and casino regulator BCLC, both of whom say they have no evidence to support the union’s claims. Meanwhile, the dispute continues, with the union fighting for what it says is a living wage and the company saying it cannot afford to pay it. So far, the strike has been done under sunny (and smoky) skies. So far, the parking lot in Kamloops remains remarkably empty. We will see whether either side blinks once the sun is replaced by rain and snow and once the weeks of empty parking stalls roll into months.

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s a child, I was fortunate enough to not only meet Cesar Chavez, but to actually get to know him. I learned about his cause of unionizing the mostly immigrant people working in the agricultural fields of California — in particular, those producing grapes. Chavez, alongside the equally amazing Dolores Huerta, created the United Farm Workers Union in 1962. By the early 1970s, he was leading an international boycott of grapes and lettuce grown in the state. I was about 15 years old, an age ripe for being touched for life by such activism. At about the same time, another family friend started to make his mark in politics in my home province of Ontario. Stephen Lewis was leading the New Democratic Party at the time and he was also a force to behold, one that continued to fuel that fascination with what I realized was social-justice activism. It’s been part of my life ever since, most recently influencing much of the writing choices I’ve made here at Kamloops This Week in the past 18 years, trying to put a human face on the opioid crisis, telling the stories of the homeless, eschewing the court side of a rape case to tell the victim’s side. But, with President Donald Trump and the large swath of people who see nothing wrong with him introducing a borderpatrol officer of another culture as someone “who speaks good English,” it does feel like we’re all on the wrong side of a tsunami of hate.

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LEVEL Then I saw Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou, who was at the top of my boy-I-hope-I-can-interviewhim list when writing about the recent Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival. Its artistic director, Peter North, made that happen and it was a moving talk between a privileged white girl who finds hope in what Sekou has been doing since the day Michael Brown was killed in their hometown of Ferguson, Mo. Here’s the thing. Yes, he preaches. He speaks eloquently and loudly. His message is clear. It’s the kind of thing the 15-year-old Dale would have been drawn to on its own, but this isn’t the 1970s. This is the age of 120-word tweets, of emoticons and strange abbreviations in messages just to shorten them. But it remains a world in which music has its place — and Sekou knows that. He has added musical performances to his repertoire of social activism. Watching how the festival

crowd reacted to his anthem — Resist (We Want Freedom) — and Bury Me (also known as the Charlottesville Anthem) and hearing how the message is short, but powerful, was like flashing back to the first time I heard Chavez speak or the first time Lewis sat at our kitchen table and talked about the better world he envisioned. The good reverend gave me hope there are people who can be heard above the din of racism, hatred, misogyny and ignorance turning off so many of my friends. Ironically, when researching Sekou, I discovered an essay in which he explains why he does what he does by quoting two others who have inspired me. He wrote: The brilliant author “Albert Camus pleaded with the artist to never side with the makers of history, but rather the victims of it.” And the equally brilliant essayist James Baldwin “called artists to quarrel with their nations as lovers do,” Sekou wrote, concluding with is own words: “When monsters say that we should lie down and die, the art of loving and living is the sacred task of artists, making home from rubble held together by the very thing that monsters have sought to snuff out for ages — joy. Artists are architects of being, building communities where there are no strangers only neighbors. And monsters fear that.” I suspect Sekou’s message will continue to inspire — and, perhaps, strike some fear where it needs to hit. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @mdalebass

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Editor: At 8 a.m. on a recent day, I was finishing my walk with the dogs in Peterson Creek Park and smelled cigarette smoke coming from a fellow walker on the other side of the water. This individual, whom I assume must be an alien from the planet Zerb, managed to miss the “high fire danger” signs, the sign banning smoking in green spaces by order of the fire chief and the air thick with smoke from the more than 500 fires burning around us (many of them human-caused). By the time I crossed the creek to educate the Zerb-man, he was gone. Perhaps from now on, I’ll add a wee fire extinguisher to my hiking pack. Should I happen upon him smoking again, I’ll assume the lost soul is on fire and respond accordingly. Erin Mitchell Kamloops

BROCK DESERVES CITY’S ATTENTION Editor: I am writing to express my frustration with the summer traffic holdups and road repairs along Tranquille Road. As a lifelong resident of Brocklehurst, I have witnessed major growth throughout the city, beautiful roadways with sidewalks and aesthetic neighbourhoods. However, each summer our corridor continues to undergo repair and, as residents, we must suffer through traffic slowdowns as we wait to travel through one-lane traffic or detours. The yearly repairs do nothing to improve the roadway. We are left with a patch-ridden road surface, bumpy and uneven. There are no sidewalks after

Southill Drive. Pedestrians must dodge traffic and endure the blowback from big transport trucks. During the repair phase, the trucks are diverted along Ord Road, but the minute the repairs are completed, the trucks are once again on Tranquille. Winter increases the frustration and danger due to the shoulders along Tranquille being filled with piles of snow. The snowbanks are usually impassable and walking is treacherous. I have observed over the years how other neighbourhoods are beautified and made pedestrian-safe — yet very few people walk along those sidewalks. Our neighbourhood is flat and very walker-friendly, but certainly not

along Tranquille. This is the only route to the airport and all travellers to Kamloops must pass along this roadway to get into town. Their first impression must be one of disappointment after the lovely views from the air before they land. The frustration experienced by me and my neighbours could be alleviated if there was a plan and intention to repair and provide the same level of aesthetic attention to this main thoroughfare. As lifelong Brocklehurst residents, we are deserving of pedestrian-friendly walkways, such as the newer parts of the city enjoy. Cogi Smith Kamloops

PORTIONS OF RIVERS TRAIL IN NEED OF TLC Editor: We are frequent users of the Rivers Trail and are very disappointed the city has done nothing to maintain it. The cracks along Schubert Drive and Westsyde Road make the ride most unpleasant.

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Many cyclists ride on the road simply because the bicycle path is in such terrible condition. As we all know, this is unsafe and it won’t be long before someone is injured or killed. We are amazed that the city can

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A Kamloops man who last made headlines while attempting to open a failed auto auction in a vacant North Shore parking lot is in court this week after filing a lawsuit against a Barriere towing company, alleging they wrecked his vehicle. Paul Pearson sued North River Towing following an alleged incident in late 2016. In court on Tuesday, Pearson said his SUV was towed after he received an immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) from an RCMP officer who found him behind the wheel of the vehicle after drink-

ing. Pearson said he was warming up in the car while working outside on his farm and enjoying “a couple of beers.” “The farm is one where I run thoroughbred racehorses,” he testified. “I breed and I raise them.” Pearson said he watched the tow company leave with his Chrysler Aspen. The next day, he said, he went to the company’s yard to retrieve “a bag of silver coins” from the back seat. While he was there, Pearson said, the vehicle appeared to be in working order. Just over a week later, when he went to retrieve the SUV

Paul Pearson as he appeared in 2015. KTW FILE PHOTO

after learning the IRP had been “cancelled,” Pearson said, he arrived to find it inoperable. In 2015, Pearson

was behind the failed launch of Kamloops Auto Auctions, which he attempted to set up in the former Strauss Herbs building on

Fortune Drive. At the time, Pearson gave a false name to KTW, going by the made-up monicker of Ray Wilson, while

describing the operations of the would-be business. In its short life, Kamloops Auto Auction found itself in hot water with the City of Kamloops and the subject of an investigation by the Vehicle Sales Authority of B.C. The company’s first auction never took place and the business was shuttered. In 2013, Pearson was the subject of a warning by the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs regarding a talent contest he had created. In 2010, Pearson was sentenced to 20 months of house arrest and ordered to pay

$158,000 in restitution after scamming booth exhibitors at phoney trade shows in Red Deer, Alta., and Calgary. The offences took place between 2007 and 2009, when Pearson began advertising trade shows online. He collected money from 18 victims. Pearson declared bankruptcy in 2005. Three years earlier, he was convicted and fined under the Trade Practices Act for deceiving customers of his log-home company. He and his wife live on a farm north of Heffley Creek. Pearson’s smallclaims trial is scheduled to conclude on Wednesday.

Spirit Square project off to public hearing JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

Market and affordable housing expected to rise at Spirit Square will go to a public hearing. “We’re looking forward to getting going with it,” developer Joshua Knaak of Arpa Investments Ltd. told KTW. The two-phase project, dubbed The Tapestry at Spirit Square, is slated to encompass multiple properties: 426, 438, 440 and 502 MacKenzie Ave. and 103 and 107 Yew St. in North Kamloops.

The city owns most of the properties. Arpa owns 426 and 438 MacKenzie Ave. Subject to rezoning, the city agreed to transfer a portion of its parcels for a portion of Arpa’s parcels to allow redevelopment. The project proposes two mixed-use buildings centred on Spirit Square. One would include 33 market units and 7,000 square feet of commercial space. The other would feature commercial office space with 43 affordable-housing units for those ages 55 and older. ASK Wellness Centre is partnering with Arpa to operate the affordable-housing build-

ing, which is also expected to house ASK’s administrative offices. While Knaak initially hoped to begin construction in June, that timeline has been bumped due to some co-ordination issues this summer. He hopes to start building this fall. Council voted unanimously to send the project to a public hearing before rezoning and issuing a development permit. Coun. Donovan Cavers said he was happy a large tree in the parking lot was included in an updated plan for the site. Knaak said the plan is to keep the tree, but

that could change depending on the root system and the unknowns of construction, although he committed to doing what he could to save the tree. Knaak expects the first phase affordablehousing building to take 14 months to build. The second phase would begin after commitment for the commercial space is secured. He said the area can be broken up to allow for a coffee shop, bakery, pharmacy or other commercial outlets, such as office space. For more information, go online to spiritsquarekamloops.com.

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Striking casino workers are calling on the B.C. Lottery Corporation to investigate Gateway Casinos for alleged suspicious activity in its operations during the ongoing labour disruption, which has now entered its eighth week. On Monday, about 30 BC Government Employees’ Union members rallied outside BCLC headquarters in Kamloops, chanting, “We want answers!” and “Shut them down!” “Based on what our members have witnessed and reports we’ve heard, it sounds like Gateway hasn’t been living up to their obligations under BCLC and provincial gaming laws and regulations during this strike,” BCGEU president Stephanie Smith said. The union delivered a letter to the BCLC, asking the Crown corporation to investigate the allegations, which include failing to check the IDs of casino customers who appear to be under 30 years of age and potentially over-serving people, claiming extremely intoxicated patrons have been observed entering and exiting the facilities. In one specific case, the union claims employees on the picket line observed a man going back and forth to his car outside Playtime Casino in Kelowna. The union said this is considered suspicious behaviour possibly related to moneylaundering, which it said should have resulted in the man being refused re-entry.

MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTW Striking casino workers rallied at BCLC headquarters on Monday.

The union said it received a report a woman, acting as a slot attendant in Vernon, had her cash belt with her in the parking lot, something the union said one of its members would have been fired for doing. The union also wants to know if Gateway has the required level of surveillance and security at its casinos, pointing specifically to Kamloops and Penticton. The BCGEU also believes some acting gaming-security officers may not have the proper certification, noting it takes 16 weeks to receive credentials from the Justice Institute of BC. The union claims it has video of some staff admitting to not yet having the certification. If the allegations are proven, the union is demanding BCLC shut down the casinos until Gateway can demonstrate it is able to operate responsibly. BCLC board chair Peter Kappel told KTW on Monday he is not aware of the allegations and was not in a position in comment until he has had time

to review the letter sent to BCLC. Gateway spokeswoman Tanya Gabara told KTW via email the allegations against the company’s operations are patently false, describing them as “a desperate attempt to malign our business and employees. “We feel the BCGEU should focus on getting back to the bargaining table to allow these 675 employees to return to work instead of making false allegations that are unfounded and disappointing,” Gabara said. Unionized workers at Gateway-owned casinos in Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon have been on strike since June 29. The allegations from the union come after weeks without negotiations on a new contract after the two sides failed in July to find common ground on the issue of wages. Following that breakdown in talks, the company filed a bad-faith bargaining action against the union, claiming it has delayed negotiations and walked away repeatedly from mediation. Wages remains the main sticking point between the two sides. The union is seeking an average of 62 per cent wage increases in many cases for its largely minimum wage-earning members, while Gateway has proposed wage rate increases between 2.4 per cent and 13 per cent in the first year of the collective agreement, in addition to two per cent each year after that. According to the union, its concern regarding Gateway’s operations during the strike is not a negotiating tactic.

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Candidate Delwo backs ‘well-managed industry’ JESSICA WALLACE

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Corally Delwo moved her family to Kamloops to get away from drugs and other issues in the oil patch. Nine years later, the 43-year-old Batchelor Heights mother said the River City is “falling apart at the seams.” Homeless tents, discarded needles and

traffic control issues near her kids’ schools in Westmount and Westsyde have prompted Delwo to run for city council in the Oct. 20 municipal election. “Just concern for the community, to be honest,” she told KTW. Delwo does nails out of her home when she’s not shuttling her kids (ages 12, 17 and 20) between lacrosse and other extra-curric-

ular activities, in which she often lends a hand in aspects like fundraising. She formerly owned Luxurious Escape tanning spa and salon in Valleyview and her husband works in oil and gas, where the two met when she worked as a medic in Fort St. John. Delwo was born in Calgary and raised in Grand Prairie.

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“I find that it’s very poorly kept,” she said of her experience during her son’s lacrosse season at the venerable arena on Victoria Street. “The whole basement smells like sewage.”

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proposed Ajax mine. He voiced concern during the 2017 byelection — in which he also ran — and his opinion hasn’t changed, despite the provincial and federal governments since rejecting the project. “What I wanted was for the processes to work,” he said. Giesbrecht launched an online petition when Coun. Donovan Cavers posted a photo of himself flipping the bird to a stack of reports on the proposed mine. He said there is a reluctance at city hall to hold councillors to a certain standard. “One of the items I want to push forward is a council code of conduct,” Giesbrecht said. He is not concerned about criticizing fellow councillors, should he be elected, despite only having one vote in the decision-making process at city hall. “No matter who comes up with a good idea, it needs to be supported,” he said.

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Liberals unveil poverty New trial ordered for plan with lofty goals, FLDS leader but no new spending B.C. COURTS

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VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for the former leader of a religious sect who was acquitted of taking a 15-year-old girl across the U.S. border for a sexual purpose. The Crown appealed the verdict in the case of James Oler, the former leader of a Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints community in Bountiful, B.C., which practises polygamy. A B.C. Supreme Court judge acquitted Oler last year because he was not convinced Oler did anything within Canada’s borders to arrange the girl’s transfer to the U.S. to marry a member of the sect. There was no evidence confirming Oler’s location when he received a phone call from church president Warren Jeffs in 2004 asking him to bring the girl to the U.S., and no record of either Oler or the teenager crossing the border. But special prosecutor Peter Wilson told the Appeal Court that proof of wrongdoing inside Canada was not necessary for a conviction. The law against removing children for a sexual purpose is designed to protect youth who are taken to another country and subjected to an offence.

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OTTAWA — The Liberal government lifted the veil on what it billed Tuesday as a bold plan to strike a blow against poverty across Canada by the end of the next decade — but the plan is absent any new spending or policy proposals that would help slash low-income rates by the year 2030. Instead, the 115-page plan provides a list of programs and policies the Liberals have enacted since coming to power in 2015, linking them to an ongoing federal effort to beat back poverty rates. The government estimates existing and planned social spending will lift 650,000 people out of poverty by 2019 over 2015 levels, and that by 2020, poverty rates would be 20 per cent lower than 2015 figures — roughly 900,000 fewer people living below the income threshold. The strategy document promises a further cut over the ensuing decade, reducing 2015 rates by half by the year 2030 — a historic level that would equate to 2.1 million people having been lifted out of poverty over 12 years.

“Those are targets the government can achieve in areas where they have jurisdiction, for example with seniors benefits and direct funding to families,’’ said Tim Richter, president of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. The numbers could go even higher if provinces use their policy levers in tandem with federal efforts, Richter added. Still, the goal would leave 2.1 million people in poverty by the end of the time frame, including just over 534,000 children under age 18. Anti-poverty group Campaign 2000, which advocates for an end to child poverty in Canada, said it plans to push for more ambitious targets. “I’m optimistic that we can build on what’s in [the strategy] to make poverty history,” said Anita Khanna, the coalition’s national co-ordinator. “This is a new starting point. The real key will be having a new tool by which to hold the federal government accountable.’’ What the strategy doesn’t provide are new policies or spending beyond the $22 billion in new spending already

in place, such as the Canada Child Benefit, or promised, such as a rent supplement or new benefit for the working poor. Leilani Farha, executive director of Canada Without Poverty, called the lack of new programs unfortunate, but said in a statement that the strategy “provides a solid starting point for our ongoing work’’ to alleviate poverty. Jennifer Robson, an expert on social policy from Carleton University in Ottawa, said on Twitter that the absence of new spending wasn’t problematic: “This strategy names a goal and sets out a direction. What will matter is how government works with the many, many tools they have.’’ The strategy also establishes a new tool to determine an official poverty threshold: the “market basket measure,’’ first created by federal officials in the late 1990s. The government plans to introduce legislation this year that will enshrine the strategy’s goals and the poverty threshold into law. Under the market basket measure, a family or person is considered to be living in poverty if they can’t afford a basic basket of goods and services.

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NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, U.S. President World News Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and “fixer,’’ pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaignfinance violations and other charges, saying he and Trump arranged the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election. The guilty plea came almost at the same moment former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was convicted in Alexandria, Va., of eight financial crimes in the first trial to come out of special counsel Robert Mueller’s sprawling Russia investigation. In a plea bargain reached with federal prosecutors, Cohen, 51, pleaded guilty to eight counts in all, including tax evasion and making a false statement to a financial institution. He could get about four to five years in prison at sentencing Dec. 12. In entering the plea, Cohen did not specifically name the two women or even Trump, recounting instead that he worked with an “unnamed candidate.’’ But the amounts and the dates all lined up with the payments made to Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal. Cohen said the first payment was “in co-ordination and at the direction of a candidate for federal office,’’ and the second payment was made “under direction of the same candidate.’’

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Flood response scaled down in India KOCHI, India — The Indian military is scaling down rescue operations in the southern state of Kerala, a tropical tourist haven where intense floods killed more than 200 people and drove hundreds of thousands from their homes. Decreasing rains and floodwaters means the navy can cut back on its rescue teams in Kerala, navy spokesman Capt. D.K. Sharma said in a statement Monday. The navy has rescued nearly 16,000 people in the state. The annual monsoon rains were already underway in Kerala when it was hit by torrential downpours beginning Aug. 8. The rains had decreased substantially by Monday and meteorologists are expecting light-to-moderate rains in coming days. Thousands of people have been leaving Kerala’s relief camps over the past two days, heading home to check on damage and begin the long process of cleaning up.

Pope vows to fight sex abuse in church VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis vowed Monday that “no effort must be spared’’ to root out priestly sex abuse and coverup from the Catholic Church, but gave no indication that he would take action to sanction complicit bishops or end the Vatican culture of secrecy that has allowed the crisis to fester. In a letter to Catholics worldwide following damning new revelations of misconduct in the U.S., Francis sought to project a get-tough response to the perpetrators and a compassionate shoulder for victims ahead of a fraught trip to Ireland this weekend. Francis begged forgiveness for the pain suffered by victims and said lay Catholics must be included in the effort to root out abuse and coverup. He blasted the clerical culture that has been blamed for the crisis, with church leaders more concerned about their own reputations than the safety of children.

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INVASIVE WEEDS: The invaders are among us Backup from the TNRD

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olling hills and sunshine make for a pristine summer scene in the Nicola Valley earlier this summer. But there was an invader among us — the spotted knapweed. A greyish-purple hue could be spotted, patches of plants not native to the area. The intruders are equipped with seeds that can remain dormant for long periods and a chemical that prevents other plants from germinating. “Education is a big part of weed control,” TNRD invasive plant management co-ordinator Mike Dedels told KTW. “If people don’t know what’s out there and don’t know the various facets of weed control, you get lots of misconceptions and ideas.” While weed has dominated news headlines, the ThompsonNicola Regional District is turning its attention to weeds of a different variety: invasive plants. It hosted a field day near Merritt to discuss alien plants that spread aggressively and threaten natural and economic resources, wildlife habitats, recreational opportunities and agricultural production. Invasive-plant researchers and controllers joined politicians, members of the Lower Nicola Indian Band and the general public at the Laurie Guichon Memorial Grasslands Interpretive Site, named for a fourth-generation rancher in the area who was an active member of the Nicola Watershed Community Round Table. Prevention, identification, monitoring and controls for invasive plants were discussed — including checking motorized vehicles to prevent the spread of plants from one area to the next and herbicide applications. The latter is arguably the most effective control, with the ability to target specific weeds and wipe out invasive plants immediately for multiple years. Herbicides,

JESSICA WALLACE/KTW TNRD officials showed off these invasive weeds at a field day earlier this year at which prevention, identification, monitoring and controlling the species were topics of discussion.

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Eradicating some, protecting others Lower Nicola Indian Band operations supervisor JJ Holmes said consultation with First Nations when spraying is “very limited” and is calling for a protected medicinal and cultural plants act, similar to the Protected Species Act.

however, are not recommended for every situation. Judy Steves owns 160 acres in Knutsford and identified knapweed and toadflax in grasslands on her property next to a lake.

Bitter root and sage, for example, are used for medicinal tea and smudging. Holmes said they are among a list of many plant species that should be protected due to their significance to First Nations people.

“I’m in the bowl and there’s gullies and I see water flowing in the spring,” she said. “Definitely, I have a little concern.” Steves raised the issue with experts on site, who recommend-

Grasslands occupy less than two per cent of land in British Columbia, with less than 50 per cent of that remaining as native grasslands. Most of the province’s grasslands — 75 per cent — are privately owned.

ed biocontrols for such sensitive areas. Natural predators — insects that eat certain plants — have been utilized since the 1950s. As of 2015, 35 insects had been approved for 10 weeds in B.C. A root-feeding weevil, for example, targets that pesky spotted knapweed. The control measure isn’t 100 per cent effective, however, and

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The TNRD is working to support landowners in the Lower Nicola, along the Highway 5 corridor. “The idea is to support those larger ranches along there that have good grasslands,” TNRD invasive plant manager Mike Dedels said. The TNRD has a $500,000 invasive plant budget, about half of which comes from taxation. The other half comes from grants and sponsorships. The regional district has taken on more responsibility for invasive plants after the Thompson-Nicola Invasive Plant Management Committee collapsed last year. Ken Gillis, the TNRD director responsible for grasslands, was encouraged by the turnout at the field day, which attracted about 75 people. He noted the importance of lobbying the government for funding. The provincial government pledged funding last year to explore new ways to manage invasive plants in the Thompson-Nicola region. The TNRD offers rebates, insects, assessments and sprayers to help combat invasive plants. For more information, call the office at 1-800-377-8673 or email invasiveplants@tnrd.ca.

can take years to make a significant impact. “Know your enemy, know what tools are available to you,” Agrowest senior scientist Catherine Tarasoff advised. Other controls are newer to Canada in recent years. Tammy Salmon has been working to educate people about the effectiveness of goats in combatting weeds. See COULD, A17

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BBB warns homeowners about contractor scam Heed this advice to better protect yourself with builders The Better Business Bureau is warning the public of a shady contractor scam. “It’s an old scam, but a very simple one,” said Evan Kelly, senior communications advisor for the Better Business Bureau serving mainland B.C. “Seniors in particular make good targets in this scam because they’re very trusting and the crooks know they may have trouble keeping up with home repairs. Canadians gave away millions to this scam last year and preventing it really comes down to doing your homework.” A shady contractor will scout an area for homes that may require work. The contractor offers the homeowner an unbeatable low price for a cash deal only. That means no contract and no paper trail. No paper trail means no proof. The contractor then demands a deposit to start the work, often as high as 50 per cent or more, which the homeowner pays. The contractor tells the victim work will start next week. The contractor leaves and is never heard from again or, at the very least, is virtually impossible to contact.

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Be a winner. Don’t cross the picket line. 700 Thompson-Okanagan workers have been on strike because Gateway Casinos refuses to pay decent wages that stay ahead of the bare minimum under the law. Gateway wants to keep their employees among the lowest-paid casino workers in Canada while investing nearly half a billion dollars in various development projects. Poverty wages are taking money out of BC to spend on Gateway’s out-of-province investments. Tell Gateway Casinos to stop profiting off of poverty and take your entertainment dollar to local businesses that care about our community. Visit casinoworkers.ca for more ways to help. A message from workers at Cascades Penticton, Playtime Kelowna Lake City Vernon and Cascades Kamloops

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ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE: Ryan Krisko (left) and Sean Kehler (right) of RBC pose with the Kamloops Arts Council’s Rivertown Players (Zack Fernstrom, Ashley Hiibner and Destiny Geddes). The RBC Emerging Artists program is supporting the theatre mentorship portion of the Rivertown Players for $10,000 over two years, giving students a chance to be mentored by professionals in their industry. The theatre troupe continues its free outdoor performances on Wednesday at the North Kamloops Library (2 p.m.), on Thursday at Albert McGowan Park (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.), on Friday at Westsyde Centennial Park (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) and on Saturday at Riverside Park (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.). Check the Rivertown Players’ Facebook page for schedule changes. MARKET FRESH FOODS IN DALLAS WEIGHS IN: Kamloops Food Bank executive director Bernadette Siracky presents the staff at Market Fresh Foods in Dallas with a sign showing how many pounds of perishable food the store has donated to the local food bank since 2012.

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ith a countdown, a few pulls of a chain and the cheer of a crowd, a new symbol of inclusion is now flying at city hall. On Monday, dignitaries from Kamloops Pride and the City of Kamloops raised the municipality’s first rainbow Pride flag to the top of a newly installed community pole. The ceremony was one of many events being held during Pride Week — which runs through Sunday — and came to fruition thanks to the efforts of local resident Katlyn Blaine, who advocated for the symbol of the LGBTQ2S+ community to be flown at city hall. “I just hope it helps with people getting formal acceptance — being able to come to Kamloops and see that we are a welcoming community, we do support LGBTQ2S+,” she told KTW. “It’s not something you have to search for. It’s here and there’s a symbol of that.” Kamloops Pride president Kirstin McLaughlin said she is thrilled the initiative was driven by a member of the community and hopes people view the flag as a sign the city supports them. Each colour in the Pride flag holds a specific meaning for the LGBTQ2+ community — red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, blue for magic and art and purple for spirit. “As we kick off Pride Week 2018, may we take a little of each of these

attributes into our daily lives and continue to work towards a Kamloops which embraces and celebrates difference,” McLaughlin told a crowd of about 30 who gathered for the ceremony. The flag will be flown until next Monday, the day after Pride Week concludes with a parade downtown. The flag pole upon which it now flies was put in place after city council decided in June to update its flag and banner policy and create a space for community groups wanting to fly a banner at city hall. The vote was 6-3 in favour — Mayor Ken Christian and councillors Pat Wallace and Arjun Singh were opposed. Two members of council — Donovan Cavers and Kathy Sinclair — attended Monday’s flag-raising ceremony. Cavers told KTW he is happy city hall was able to show its support. “It increases awareness and it’s a symbol that the city is behind diversity and we want our community to be as inclusive as possible,” Cavers said. Council’s decision was spurred by Blaine, who started an online petition calling on city hall to fly the Pride flag for the city’s second parade, scheduled for Aug. 26. The petition received 371 signatures and led to the recommendation from staff for the community flag pole. Blaine decided to act after the city denied a request last year from Kamloops Pride to have a rainbow flag flown at city hall during its inaugural Pride Week. Kamloops’ second annual Pride Week included events this week, culminating with a parade on Sunday. For more, turn to page A21.

MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTW Members of Kamloops Pride and their supporters gathered in front of Kamloops City Hall on Monday afternoon to raise the Pride flag to mark Pride Week in Kamloops, which will culminate with a parade and festival on Sunday.

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KTW was at last year’s inaugural Pride parade and captured these images. On Sunday, Aug. 26, thousands of people will fill the streets of downtown Kamloops for the second annual Downtown Kamloops Pride Parade. The parade will begin in Riverside Park and take participants through the downtown core. Spectators are encouraged to watch from Victoria Street. The park will open at 10 a.m., with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. The end of the parade will be followed by entertainment in Riverside Park beginning at 12:30 p.m. and an after-party at The Noble Pig at 3 p.m. The Noble Pig is at 650 Victoria St.

Greetings from all of us at Kamloops Pride A message from Kamloops Pride director Sam Numsen: Just 12 short months after taking to the streets of Kamloops for our first-ever Downtown Kamloops Pride Parade, we can’t believe we’re in the final stages of preparing to do it all again. This wouldn’t be possible without the countless hours invested by our volunteer board of directors and the many com-

munity members who have given their time, expertise and knowledge. As well, we would like to extend a huge thank you to our many community sponsors who have chosen to stand alongside us as we advocate for a more diverse and accepting community. Thank you to Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc and the City of Kamloops for providing us the space to hold our event.

We would also like to acknowledge the Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union for their years of community-building work as they prepare for their seventh annual TRUSU Pride Parade on campus in September. We are truly stronger when we stand together. A big focus for us these past two years has been increased visibility — both of our organization and of

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tions, reflect on their own prejudices and, ultimately, understand that LGBTQ2S+ people are dynamic, contributing and marginalized members of society — and that we aren’t going anywhere. As we look ahead to this year’s event, we hope folks realize all of Kamloops has a stake in this, as we believe a more diverse community is in our collective best interest – now, more than ever. Happy Pride!

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ride festivities have expanded since last year’s inaugural Kamloops Pride Parade. This year, a full week of Pride-based events is planned. On Tuesday, Living LGBTQ2S+, a panel discussion, was presented in part by the Kaleidoscope Support Association, a resource centre for sexual and gender diverse communities in the city. On Wednesday, things get funny at The Commodore Grand Cafe and Lounge, 369 Victoria St., as Toronto-based comedian Adrienne Fish headlines a night of comedy. She’ll be joined by Vancouverbased Steev Letts and the River City’s own Freudian Slips improv comedy troupe. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door if seats are still available. Thursday night provides the opportunity to see a number of showstoppers by a trio of Vancouver-based drag performers. The Night Lights drag show will feature Raye Sunshine, Alma B*tches and

Rose Butch at the Blue Grotto Nightclub, 319 Victoria St. Tickets to the show are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Friday features three stops on the Express Yourself exhibition and art crawl. The first stop is at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St., from noon until 6 p.m., and will feature pieces created by LGBTQ2S+ artists and allies. This stop will also serve as a place for participants to make signs for the upcoming Pride Parade. Stop number two of the art crawl will take place at the Office of Surrealist Investigations, 135 Victoria St., between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., and feature button making and performance art by Lino Caputo. To land at the third stop of the art crawl, you’ll have to make your way over to REpublic Gallery, 102-275 Lansdowne St., between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. There, you will find an all-ages party featuring screen printing, art and drinks. Saturday events include the Express Yourself dance at Shark Club, 285 Lorne

St., starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and go toward supporting the Kamloops Pride organization. The main event, the second annual Kamloops Pride Parade, will take place Sunday. The procession begins at 11 a.m. in Riverside Park. A detailed route is still to come. Registration is still open for individuals, but closed for businesses and organizations. To wrap things up, Kamloops Pride will also host an after party at The Noble Pig Brewhouse, 650 Victoria St., from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. after the parade. Throughout the entire week there will also be an ongoing window display contest, with prizes handed out for best Pride Week display for participating businesses. Voting on social media will determine a fan favourite, while the rest will be judged by panel. To register to walk in the Pride Parade or to purchase tickets for all Pride Week events, go online to kamloopspride.com/ prideweekevents.

Kamloops Pride is a a non-profit organization supporting people who identify on the gender and sexuality spectra. This includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning and two-spirit (LGBTQ2S+) individuals living in the Kamloops region. Its mission statement is to promote a more flourishing LGBTQ2S+ community and support gay culture in Kamloops. Regardless of how you identify on the gender, identity or sexuality spectrum, Kamloops Pride welcomes you. Kamloops Pride is here to serve the diverse community within Kamloops and strive to advocate on behalf of people who experience discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Through its work, Kamloops Pride hopes to promote equity for all. For more information, go online to kamloops pride.com.

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Deb McDougall, Heffley Creek’s unofficial mayor (left), and Heffley Creek Store manager Laurie Sallows cut the ribbon on Aug. 16 to officially mark the opening of the Heffley Creek Bridge. A bridge was selected by the city as the best option to replace a failed culvert in the roadway, which had been out of commission since heavy runoff caused flooding around the city in May of 2017. JESSICA WALLACE/KTW

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A champagne reception helped unveil the new Heffley Creek Bridge last Thursday afternoon, a highly anticipated moment for the community located in the northern tip of city limits. “It’s been a long time coming, as only Heffletonians could know,” community representative Deb McDougall said. The $2.45-million span replaced a road and culvert that were washed away in May of 2017 during spring flooding. A culvert is a tunnel carrying a stream under a road or railroad. The bridge is located between the Heffley Creek Store and the community hall and its absence created a community divide for more than a year. “There’s upper Heffley and lower Heffley, right?” resident Tibor Balogh told KTW. “Nobody thinks of it that way except for locals, but this is the first time it actually felt like a segregation. Because all of a sudden you have to come up or go around. It’s like you’ve got the Berlin Wall. “All of a sudden, you’ve got one side and you’ve got the other side.”

Students from the north side of the bridge couldn’t walk to school on the south side of the gap. Residents from the south faced an inconvenient detour to purchase items from the store. One resident even expressed frustration that Kamloops This Week’s newspaper box was on the wrong side of the soon-to-be-completed bridge. Heffley Creek resident Patti Bentley lives north of the break in the road. She added 10 minutes to each trip to her mailbox due to it being located on the other side. “Even if I’m coming from town, if I wanted my mail, I would have to stop there, go back, go all the way around to go home,” she said. The Heffley Creek Store was inundated with questions from residents, visitors and skiers about the project. “How long is this going to take to fix? How do we get around?” store manager Laurie Sallows said as she recalled the queries. Delays to rebuild began almost immediately. First, there were the wildfires, followed by archeological work, with nine artifacts discovered in the area. An extra $250,000 was added to the capital project budget.

“We appreciate your patience,” Coun. Ray Dhaliwal told residents on Thursday. McDougall, who is known as the unofficial mayor of Heffley Creek, said the community understands that unforeseen circumstances caused the delays. Residents were excited to welcome local traffic across the new bridge beginning on Aug. 14. One question McDougall still wants answered, however, is when the community will once again have clean drinking water. Heffley Creek has been on a boil-water advisory since the bridge washed out last spring. “That’s over 466 days without potable water,” McDougall said. While the community became part of the City of Kamloops in the 1970s, it has its own water system — the Heffley Creek Water Works District. A message on its answering machine notes the advisory will remain in effect until further notice. In the meantime, wedding parties at the Heffley Creek Hall have been forced to bring in bottled water and residents continue to boil. “I feel for the residents because that’s a long time to go without water,” McDougall said.

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It remains unclear when a boil water advisory in Heffley Creek will be lifted. The notice was instituted in May 2017, when spring flooding washed away the community bridge. The City of Kamloops has since rebuilt a $2.45-million span in its place, which recently reopened, but the community remains on notice over its drinking water. Heffley Creek Water District administrator Debbie Smith said Interior Health requires three consecutive water tests be passed before the order can be lifted. “We’re hoping to have the tests completed this week and then we will go from there,” she told KTW on Aug. 16. “We are trying everything we can and we appreciate that everyone has been so patient,” she said. “We’re doing our best. We just want to make sure we have everything done correctly.” The community was put on notice when the bridge washed away because the water was rerouted through an alternative pipe, Smith said. Interior Health notes online that the advisory was due to the “distribution system integrity failure.” — Jessica Wallace

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The Union of BC Indian Chiefs wants the provincial government to remain steadfast in its opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion by denying any of the company’s requests to restart construction. The request comes after Kinder Morgan stated in a letter to the Neskonlith Indian Band, located near Chase, that it would be seeking provincial authorizations

related to a number of “activities” within the traditional territory of the band. Kinder Morgan is in the process of selling the pipeline to the federal government for $4.5 billion. In a recent letter to the band, company president Ian Anderson said the two sides have been working to close the transaction later this year. “The Government of Canada is not acquiring the Trans Mountain pipeline assets directly. Rather,

Canada is acquiring ownership of the Trans Mountain legal entities that own and operate the pipeline,” Anderson’s letter stated. As a result of a change in control over these entities, the company is required to request B.C.’s consent, which the company is working towards, Anderson explained in the letter. In an open letter to the province, the UBCIC took issue with Anderson’s notice for not requesting consent from the band, point-

ing out the Neskonlith band has repeatedly made its opposition to the pipeline clear, characterizing the project as “a dangerous pipeline through collectively held Secwépemcul’ecw territory.” According to the UBCIC, no questions were asked of the band in Anderson’s letter, but rather the band is told what the company is going to do. “This indicates that Kinder Morgan has been and will continue to perform only the bare mini-

mum of their legal obligations, with blatant disregard toward the laws, protocols and sovereignty of First Nations,” stated UBCIC’s letter to the province, which was issued on Aug. 9. On Aug. 16, the National Energy Board announced that Trans Mountain has met all applicable pre-construction condition requirements for segments one to four from the Edmonton terminal to its Darfield pump station north of Kamloops.

NEB gives nod to Edmonton-Kamloops route The National Energy Board said Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC can start construction on sections of its pipeline expansion between Alberta and British Columbia. The NEB said in a statement that Trans Mountain has met all applicable pre-construction condition requirements for so-called segments one to four from the Edmonton terminal to its Darfield pump station near Kamloops. The board said it has approved more than 96 per cent of the detailed route for these pipeline segments. The NEB said Trans Mountain can begin construction, including clearing right of way — subject to other government permits and regulations. It said two active hearings remain for these

segments and construction for work that relates to the hearings is not permitted while they are pending. The NEB said 72 per cent of the entire detailed route has been approved for the pipeline, noting hearings for the final segment are scheduled to begin in Chilliwack in October. Of the 50 detailed route hearings granted for segments one through four, 36 were withdrawn by the applicants. Thirteen hearings went before an NEB panel, of which 11 decisions have been released and one landowner withdrew after their hearing. Two active hearings remain for segments one through four, meaning no related construction work can begin while they are pending.

PIPELINE OPPOSITION FROM THE U.S. FERNDALE, Wash. — Dozens of community members gathered on the banks of the Nooksack River in Washington state on Saturday to voice their concerns about the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. A Bellingham-based environmental organization released a statement on Sunday, along with photos showing protesters in front of the pipeline that crosses below the river. Those in attendance were given the opportunity to voice their concerns to the state’s Department of Ecology about the 64-yearold segment of the Trans Mountain pipeline

known as the Puget Sound pipeline. Eleanor Hines of the group RE Sources for Sustainable Communities said the Puget Sound region does not have an emergencyresponse plan that addresses spills of heavy crude oil. Washington state’s ecology department opened a public commenting period on the pipeline after the Canadian federal government bought the Trans Mountain project from Kinder Morgan Canada. The period ends on Aug. 25. — Canadian Press

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‘Just stop!’ is not a one-size-fits-all approach Welcome to Ask an Addict, a column penned by a Kamloops scholar with expertise in addiction issues and someone who is also an addict. The column is meant to inform and help, which is particularly important as we remain mired in an opioid crisis that continues to claim thousands of lives each year. If you have a question you would like answered, email it to editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com. Anonymity is guaranteed. Q: What is the first step you took to get sober? What would you suggest for me? Good question. Unfortunately as with any chronic medical disease (such as addiction or diabetes), additional

ASK AN ADDICT In today’s paper, we introduce Ask an Addict, a column penned by a Kamloops scholar with expertise in addiction issues and someone who is also an addict. The column is meant to inform and help, which is particularly important as we remain mired in an opioid crisis that continues to claim thousands of lives each year. If you have a question you would like answered, email it to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com. Anonymity is guaranteed. details are required. The problem with addiction is the (false) belief that one size fits all. Evidence shows gender, age, length of use, lifestyle, drug of choice and past attempts at recovery all play a role in management of the disease. With diabetics, we would never advise, without knowing their

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Reid Vankoughnett of the Kamloops Broncos unloads a pass to Matthew Wight in Week 1 B.C. Football Conference action earlier this month at Hillside Stadium. The Broncos (0-2) will this weekend face a Valley Huskers team that has shocked the B.C. Football Conference in 2018. Game time is 6 p.m. on Saturday at Hillside Stadium. The Chilliwack-based squad, which finished 0-10 in 2017, is 2-1 this season and has posted victories over the Vancouver Island Raiders (2-1) of Nanaimo and Okanagan Sun (1-1-1) of Kelowna, both traditional league powerhouses. The Broncos were slated to play host to the Westshore Rebels of Langford last weekend, a game that was cancelled due to poor air quality in Kamloops. Strong opinions have been shared about the manner of cancellation and decision not to reschedule the contest. Read about that on page A28. KTW FILE PHOTO

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Michael Lanyon is paddling toward the high-water mark of his eight-year tenure with the Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club. The Thompson Rivers University student has qualified to compete in the International Canoe Federation Canoe Marathon World Championships, which will run from Sept. 6 to Sept. 9 in Prado Vila Verde, Portugal. “This is the biggest moment of my paddling career,” Lanyon said. Lanyon, who turns 19 next month, was selected to represent Canada in the under-23, oneperson kayak race, a 26-kilometre trek that includes stints carrying the boat before returning to water. The Marathon Canoe Racing

Michael Lanyon of the Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club will compete at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Marathon World Championships next month in Portgual. He is the only B.C. representative on Team Canada.

Council approved athlete nominations for selection for worlds and joined Canoe Kayak Canada in naming the 10-person national team in July. Comprising the squad are six athletes from Winnipeg, two from Halifax, one from

Mississauga and Lanyon, the only B.C. representative. Lanyon, who had been primarily focused on sprint paddling, began to focus on marathon disciplines this year. “It’s a totally different ballgame,” he said. “There is a lot

more strategy involved and it’s more of a mental race.” Lanyon raved about Stan Marek, a Czech Republic product who took the reins as the KCKC’s head coach in 2013. “He’s an inspirational figure for everyone at the club,” Lanyon said. “He’s always got good advice to give us. It’s not just about paddling. He’s a mentor for us for all of our life experiences.” Lanyon, who has been part of Team B.C. for four years, is among local paddlers who will be in action at the Canadian Sprint Canoe Kayak Championships, which will run from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1 in Sherbrooke, Que. “I’m juggling both disciplines at the moment,” he said. “Of course, you go into every race wanting to win. I’m really shooting for a medal. That’s my plan.” Lanyon is not the only Kamloops paddler who qualified

for the national sprint championships. Matao Buist, Abigail Donaldson, Emma Guertin, Stanley Netherton, Spencer Robinson, Ivan Strashenko and Aiden Tabata of the KCKC will represent the province, according to Canoe Kayak BC. Cameron Antifave and Thomas Duff of Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club are also listed on the Kamloops roster, as they will team with paddlers from the River City. Buist, Netherton, Robinson and Lanyon are members of the Canoe Kayak BC performance program this season. Team members and coaches receive sport-science resources, enrolment in training camps and support for regattas, trials and championships. Thirty-three paddlers, most of them from the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, are on the provincial team.

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BCFC takes heat for ‘Mickey Mouse’ situation MARTY HASTINGS

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Among things poorer than air quality in Kamloops on Friday night and Saturday morning was the decision-making process that led to a B.C. Football Conference game cancellation. “As far as we’re concerned, this has been an absolute freaking joke,” said Charly Cardilicchia, head coach of the Langfordbased Westshore Rebels. “The whole thing is pretty Mickey Mouse.” The league, whose president is Tyler Mclaren, spoke to the Broncos and Rebels on Friday night, looking for insight on whether to cancel the game. “If somebody is coming to see us and they’ve got to get on the ferry at 6 a.m. and there is smoke in the air and it’s a question mark whether we are going to play or not, I know myself and my president would be all over it and there would be no chance in hell they would get onto a ferry before we would tell them the game was cancelled,” Cardilicchia said. The Rebels awoke at 5 a.m., loaded the bus, hopped a ferry to

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the Lower Mainland and were about an hour into their trip to Kamloops when word came that the game was cancelled. “It’s a league situation,” Cardilicchia said. “Let’s be honest. It’s not on the Broncos. It’s not on the Rebels. It’s on the BCFC. We need a better protocol in place. We did everything that was asked of us. I looked at my president at 6 a.m. We said, ‘Last night, they said we are playing, so if we don’t get on the boat, we forfeit.’ Then they did us like that. That’s just not acceptable.” Broncos’ president Dino Bernardo, who represented the club on conference calls with the league, was less disparaging toward the BCFC. “We were trying to make a decision on Friday night,” Bernardo said. “We were looking at everything we could that said it [the smoke] was hopefully going to clear out. Literally, an hour after we made

our decision, everything started looking like it wasn’t going to clear out.” The BCFC issued a press release on Sunday that said the game will not be rescheduled. Instead, when the Broncos and Rebels square off in Langford on Sept. 15, the contest will be worth double points — four. “It was a difficult situation for everyone involved and I felt this is the best solution that kind of accommodates everyone,” Bernardo said. Added McLaren in a press release: “A four-point game is not an ideal situation, but all things considered, we feel it is the best scenario for our players if their safety is our focal point … which it is.” Broncos’ head coach Brad Yamaoka and general manager Jan Antons are in agreement with neither their president nor the league. “I wasn’t involved in any of the conversations, which wor-

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ries me a little bit,” Yamaoka said. “I’m not overly excited about the way they handled this. There was an easy solution — to play the game on the long weekend. It just seems like that was not an option for them from the get-go.” The league press release outlined reasons the game was not rescheduled for Labour Day weekend. “The decision … was made due to the uncertainty of air quality going forward, as well as the uncertainty of whether the Broncos’ home field would be available and if the Rebels would be able to secure bus and ferry accommodation on the long weekend,” the release said. Antons has qualms. “I’m pretty sure we could have found a bus for them and I’m pretty sure there would have been a ferry slot available for them,” Antons said. “There was a lot of

maybes in that press release. Nothing was really checked. When a decision is made at eight o’clock in the morning on a Sunday, they didn’t check into anything.” Yamaoka is miffed. “This sets a really bad precedent,” Yamaoka said. “These kids come out here to play 10 games. It’s [air quality] out of our control. I understand that, but sometimes you have to work a little harder to make something happen. I think the league just took the easy way out — ‘Well, let’s just not even bother.’” Cardilicchia, the 2017 BCFC coach of the year, was sanctioned by the league in June for critical comments made on his Facebook page about other teams, coaches and players. He apologized. He may be sanctioned again for an answer to this question — would you consider travelling to Kamloops for a makeup game on the long weekend? “There was no chance in hell I was getting my team to travel again on a bye week,” he said. “They messed up. They f—— up. They’re the f——— idiots that couldn’t get out of bed until 11 o’clock and tell us the game was cancelled.” Cardilicchia said the league will not reimburse the Rebels

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for travel costs — about $7,000 — incurred on Saturday. If Westshore were to travel to Kamloops on the long weekend, the league would cover costs, the Rebels’ head coach said, but that is not likely to happen. The Rebels are contenders for the league title, said Cardilicchia, and unwilling to give up rest when the bye week is bookended by important matchups against the Vancouver Island Raiders of Nanaimo. “Playing in the middle of a bye week? When everyone else is resting? We already got on the bus at 7 a.m. We already travelled,” said Cardilicchia, noting youth soccer programs do a better job with cancellation contingency plans. “We had people up the night before making 75 sandwiches. It’s energy you can’t get back. We are not extremely happy about this right now.” The league, Broncos and Rebels agree on one thing — better game-cancellation protocol has to be implemented. “It should have been a league decision from the get-go,” Yamaoka said, noting it may be wise to create an extra bye week next season for makeup games. “They’re calling us. We’re saying, ‘Yeah, it’s smoky here, but we don’t know what it’s going

to be like tomorrow.’ “They decided to just to go ahead with it and roll the dice and see if it cleared up. It didn’t.” The Broncos will be hampered financially by losing proceeds from a home game. “It does hurt us,” Yamaoka said. “That funds our program. That’s going to hit us in the pocketbook and make it a little bit harder for us to get through the season with paying the bills.” Kamloops is scheduled to host the Valley Huskers of Chilliwack on Saturday, Aug. 25. Game time at Hillside Stadium is slated for 6 p.m. The league will consider having the Broncos play the Huskers in Chilliwack this weekend if poor air quality returns to Kamloops. The teams would meet again at Hillside Stadium on Sept. 8 if that happens, a tilt originally scheduled to be played in Chilliwack. “To a degree, we are in uncharted territory because of what seems to be the new norm with fires affecting our environment,” McLaren said in the press release. “In hindsight, we should have scheduled two bye weekends to allow for this based on the issues with wildfires last year and, certainly, that is something we will strongly consider this off-season.”

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HAY TO COACH IN PORTLAND Tournament Capital Don Hay, who retired from his position as head coach of the Kamloops Blazers in May, will be behind a WHL bench this season. The Portland Winterhawks announced on Monday the 64-year-old Kamloops product will join them as an assistant coach. Mike Johnston, the Winterhawks’ head coach and general manager, has been friends with Hay since they coached together at the World Junior Hockey Championship in 1995. Hay was head coach and Johnston an assistant coach for the Canadian team that won gold that year in Red Deer. “When I first approached Don about the idea, I wasn’t sure what his reaction would be, but he was both interested and excited,” Johnston said in a press release. Hay will forever be a Blazers’ legend, having won three Memorial Cups with the club, one in 1992 as an assistant coach and two as head coach, in 1994 and 1995. The former Kamloops firefighter left the Blazers after the 1995 Memorial Cup victory to pursue work in the NHL.

KTW FILE PHOTO Former Kamloops Blazers’ head coach Don Hay has joined the Portland Winterhawks as an assistant coach.

Stints with the Calgary Flames, Phoenix Coyotes and Anaheim Mighty Ducks were followed by a return to the WHL. Hay coached the Tri-City Americans for two seasons before another tenure with the Flames in the NHL. After one season in Calgary, Hay coached the Utah Grizzlies in the American Hockey League for three seasons. The Vancouver Giants hired Hay as their head coach in 2004-

2005, a job he kept until returning to coach the Blazers in time for the 2014-2015 campaign. Hay led the Giants to a Memorial Cup in 2007. During Hay’s second stint in Kamloops, the Blazers twice missed the playoffs and twice made first-round post-season exits. Hay became the winningest coach in WHL history when his Blazers doubled Johnston’s Winterhawks 4-2 at Sandman Centre on Jan. 27. Hay’s 743rd victory gave him one more than revered Winterhawks’ bench boss Ken Hodge. Blazers’ majority owner Tom Gaglardi cleaned house in May. Hay was moved into an advisory role, while general manager Stu MacGregor, assistant coach Mike Needham and director of player personnel Matt Recchi were not retained. “I’m excited to work with the Portland Winterhawks organization,” Hay said in a press release. “I’m looking forward to working with Mike and Kyle [associate coach/assistant GM Kyle Gustafson] and the rest of their staff. It’s a great opportunity to continue to learn and add my experience to the coaching staff.”

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Whitehorse, Calgary and Fort McMurray were on the losing end of a fight for the Canada 55-Plus Games, which will be will be held in Kamloops in August of 2020. The Tournament Capital was named 2020 host on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Canada 55-Plus Games in Saint John. “Being on the east coast, all of our board members are extremely pleased about that and we are looking forward to seeing the beautiful City of Kamloops,” said Robert MacLeod, president of the Canadian Senior Games Association, noting the Games have never been held in B.C. The event will feature about 2,500 competitors taking part in more than 23 sports over four days, with proposed dates of

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BRIEFS Aug. 25 to Aug. 28. Volunteers can apply by calling the Kamloops Sports Council at 250-8283822. Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian expects an economic impact of about $2 million. BROWNS HONOURED Bob and Jacquie Brown have been recognized by the Silhouette Rifle Association of Canada for their work in establishing the discipline in B.C. Bob became involved in metallic silhouette shooting in Kamloops in 1987, with the late Walter Bailey of Oliver. They travelled

across the province, holding introductory silhouette events in Cranbrook in 1989, Nanaimo in 1990 and Prince George in 1991. Later, they visited Terrace, Ft. St. John, Merritt, Mission and Golden. Jacquie could be found keeping statistics for local club matches. Bob and Jacquie joined committees and played host to six Canadian National Silhouette Championships at the Heffley Creek Gun Club, with a record number of smallbore and hi-power competitors from across Canada and the U.S. competing at the 1993 Best Ever National Silhouette Rifle Championships. Jacquie developed the match stats program used at most national championships.

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Osmond captured a bronze medal in women’s singles at February’s Pyeongchang Olympics and also helped her country earn gold in the team event. All the 22-year-old native of Marystown, N.L., did for an encore the following month in Milan, Italy, was become the first Canadian woman in 45 years to win a world title. “Everything just fell into place,’’ she said. “Right now there’s so many different opportunities I can take part in.’’

WolfPack ranked fifth in coaches’ poll The TRU WolfPack men’s soccer team will begin Canada West play this weekend at Hillside Stadium, with the Fraser Valley Cascades of Abbotsford coming to town on Saturday and the Trinity Western Spartans of Langley arriving on Sunday. Match time is 1 p.m. both days. The Pack, who hosted and won bronze at the U Sports Championship last year, are ranked fifth in the 13-team Canada West pre-season coach-

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BRIEFS es’ poll released this week. Ranked one through three, in order, are UBC, Alberta and Trinity. TRU secured the lone first-place vote that did not go to UBC, but was also ranked as low as 10th. Coaches did not

rank their own team. ON THE PODIUM Members of the Kamloops Pickleball Club braved smoke in Abbotsford last weekend and earned six podium finishes. Matt Stodola and Brent Jackson earned silver in the men’s 5.0 division and Brent Jackson and Casey Rodgers claimed silver in mixed 5.0. Rodgers and Kristina Lidster won gold in the ladies 4.5 division. Lidster also

nabbed silver in mixed 4.5, along with partner Cam Rich. Rich and Richard DeLong of Salmon Arm/Tappen won bronze in men’s 4.5, knocking off Chris Ross and Jeremy Comazzetto in the third-place showdown. KJ Klontz and Marilyn Cross, her partner from the Lower Mainland, earned silver in ladies doubles 4.0. HANKS HONOURED Megan Hanks of Aberdeen Judo

Academy finished atop women’s Giant Ford Canadian Circuit rankings, an accomplishment that came along with a cheque for $2,500. Shady El Nahas of Montreal was ranked atop the men’s division and also claimed $2,500. Hanks and El Nahas earned the bursaries based on performances this season on a national-level circuit. Find the Aberdeen club online at aberdeenjudo.com.

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Grand Prix circuit to begin the 20182019 campaign, the reigning world champion said Tuesday she will not compete at all this season. “It’s just a personal decision right now,’’ the three-time Canadian champion said in a phone interview. “The last four years have been incredible — the last two years especially — with skating ... ending as world champion. “It’s something I couldn’t even dream of being when I was younger.’’

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Canada had to wait an extra day to see if it can continue its dramatic run at the Little League World Series. An elimination game between Canada (2-1) and Puerto Rico (2-1) was postponed because of rain on Tuesday. The game was rescheduled for Wednesday. The Canadian champions — the Whalley Major Allstars — are coming off thrilling victories over Mexico and Spain in must-win games after opening the tournament with a loss to Panama. The winner of the Puerto RicoCanada game will advance to the international semifinal to face the loser of a Japan-South Korea contest. Canada beat Spain 2-1 in 10 innings on a walk-off single on Saturday before holding on to knock off Mexico 6-4 on Monday. Mexico had the bases loaded in the ninth, but Canadian reliever Nate Colina got his team out of a jam. The Whalley team’s resilience has captured the attention of the baseball community in B.C. Nathan Parade de la Feraude, an assistant coach with the Whalley Chiefs senior team, said everyone on his men’s squad has been talking about the Canadian Little Leaguers. “We play gritty, tough out, hustle baseball,’’ he said of the Whalley mentality. “It’s no surprise we’ve

been able to climb back into games and steal some victories.’’ Parade de la Feraude played on the Whalley team that made it to the Little League World Series in 2005 and called it “one of the best summers of my life.’’ “My teammates are still the men I call brothers, I still play baseball with a lot of them,’’ said Parade de la Feraude, who trained some of the current Little Leaguers last summer. “The experience cemented the love of the game in most of us. It gave me the drive to pursue baseball at a college level and to give back as a coach.’’ Parade de la Feraude figures registration for Whalley baseball will get a boost because of the Little League success. David Laing, executive director for Baseball B.C., thinks that could be true for the province as a whole, too. “I think every time our sport gets publicity, whether it be the Blue Jays being successful or the [Vancouver] Canadians having another playoff run at Nat Bailey [Stadium in Vancouver], or our little leaguers from Whalley running around and taking on the world, it generates good interest, and any time we get good interest, we get more and more people wanting to try our game,’’ he said. Laing said the Canadian team came into the event with the right attitude.

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win, but defensively we couldn’t get the stops and that’s sort of been our story here. We are going to have to continue to work on our offence but get a lot better on defence.’’ Nikola Goncin, form Regina, led Canada with 25 points, while Robert (Bo) Hedges of Fort St. John, B.C., added 10. Marcin Balcerowski led the way for Poland with 21 points on 75-per-cent shooting. Canada’s women’s team fell to 2-2 in pool play with one game remaining after a 64-52 defeat to the Dutch. After a strong start by Canada, the undefeated Netherlands side found its groove and Canada struggled to contain the formidable offensive duo of Mariska Beijer (36 points) and Bo Kramer (22 points). Arinn Young of Legal, Alta., was the top point producer for Canada with 21 points, followed by Cindy Ouellet of Quebec City with 18 points.

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Cancer, sometimes the first step to starting something big is just believing you can do it. Then all you have to do is put all of the other factors in play.

Aries, something has been on your mind for awhile, so write down your thoughts and try to act on them. This will take the mystery out of the situation.

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

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- Oct 24/Nov 22 It’s hard to run away from love and romance this week, Scorpio. Prioritize an existing relationship or devote more time to a budding one.

Stay focused on the journey and you will certainly get to the destination in record time, Leo. You have a passionate desire to see things finished through the end.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Express your creativity every chance you get, Gemini. Sooner or later one of your ideas will appeal to another person, and this could just be the catalyst you need.

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Virgo, this week presents a perfect opportunity to focus on a project you have been meaning to revisit. It’s good to relax, but free time this week may be better spent working.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 Capricorn, accept constructive criticism, which is a part of many successful endeavors. Take away important lessons and apply them now and in the future.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Sometimes the best way to improve your bank account isn’t by racking up long hours, but by moving into a career you love, Aquarius. Now is a great time to explore your options.

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It is time to decompress between adventures, Sagittarius. Try sticking closer to home this week and take a breather. There will be plenty of exploration down the road.

- Feb 19/Mar 20 You often put other people’s needs before your own, Pisces. Others appreciate this and may attempt to express their gratitude in the coming days.

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Kamloops This Week 1365 Dalhousie Drive Kamloops Active Health 865 Seymour Street

Tumbleweed Toys

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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Doreen Adelle Roberts August 19, 1941 – August 10, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen Roberts on Friday, August 10, 2018. Doreen is survived by her loving sons Randall (Kim), Russell (Michelle) and Rick (Maxine), her grandchildren Kacie (Jess), Jerin, Christopher, Jenessa (Brandon), Andrew, Jayden and Bronte and her great-grandchildren Riley and Brayden. The family thanks everyone for the support they have received. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Kelowna General Hospital, Cardiac Unit. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. At Doreen’s request there will be no service.

Donna May (Dickhout) Bernier

Bradley Wood Ferguson

August 12, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear son Bradley Wood Ferguson. He peacefully passed away on August 15, 2018 from complications of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS).

We regret to announce the passing of Donna May Bernier in Dunnville, Ontario on Sunday, August 12, 2018. She leaves behind her adoring daughter Sheila Wilson of Vancouver, her brother Gordon, sisters Bonnie and Becky, all of Ontario.

November 24, 1988 - August 15, 2018

Bradley was born November 24, 1988 in Kamloops, BC. He leaves behind his mother and father, Lynnette and Michael Ferguson, son Tommy, (mother Sara), brother Russell (Kate), nieces Bree and Myla, grandma Ella Ferguson and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many wonderful and supportive friends.

Donna moved to BC in 1972 first living in Revelstoke, then moving to Kamloops where she remained until 2015. She operated DeeJay Accounting from 1973-2013 doing Income Tax and small business accounting. Donna was Manager of Ladies Wear at the Kamloops K-Mart until its closure. But her first love was always her Antique & Collectibles business, she was a well respected expert at shows and fairs for many years. An avid hockey fan and supporter, Donna was a familiar face at Kamloops Blazers games where she was Hostess of the Hospitality Room for 26 years, starting in 1982. Donna retired to her hometown in Ontario in 2015 but was stricken with cancer less than a year later. As with all things in her life, Donna faced this challenge head on, she went into remission for more than a year only to have it return to claim her. Donna was a powerhouse of energy who embraced life with a quick laugh and a positive attitude. She will be missed by friends and family from coast to coast.

Brad was raised in Lethbridge and Pincher Creek, Alberta until the family moved to Kamloops in 2000. He attended South Sahali Elementary, John Peterson and graduated with honours from the French Immersion program at South Kam High in 2007. Brad attended TRU where he was enrolled in general studies. For the last five years, Brad worked at Andre’s Electronics. Brad was an avid reader, gamer, fisherman, skier, writer and art lover. Brad was an individual who would keep the rest of the family aware of the uniqueness of each of us. Brad’s family meant everything to him, with the additions to the family of Bree, Tommy and Myla. Brad loved to travel and did manage to visit, Barbados, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico and Dominican Republic. The most important of all was his bucket list trip to “March Madness 2017” in Phoenix, Arizona. To the family this was the most important trip as he was hospitalized and finally diagnosed with CVS. This syndrome a very rare and debilitating condition robbed eight years of his life. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request any donations be made to Royal Inland Hospital Foundation in memory of Bradley Ferguson. These donations will be used towards education pertaining to this syndrome. Donations can be made to: Royal Inland Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 or www.rihfoundation.ca or 250-314-2325 A Celebration of Brad’s Life will be held at Summit Drive Church, 1975 Summit Drive, Kamloops, BC on August 25, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Condolences may be expressed at: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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Harry Lloyd ‘Bud’ Robinson December 17, 1926 - August 13, 2018

At age 40, Bud decided to cheat death by aging backwards — his plan was partially successful, and he passed away on August 13, 2018 at the age of negative 11 years (or 91 years for those not strong with the math). Bud was a veteran, a railroader, a union leader, a musician, a cartoonist, a painter (trains, usually), a tomato farmer, a ski boat captain, a fisherman, a woodworker, a Canucks fan, a cat lover, a sass-master, a tall tale spinner, and he was a loving husband and father. He is missed by his wife Claire, his sons Curtis (Dianne), Kenton (Bernie) and Cliff (Jodi) and grandkids Connor, Ryan, Jerome, Natalie, Noelle, Jonah and Ethan. The family would like to thank the squad of health care professionals that provided exceptional care during the course of his illness, namely his physicians, Bruce Newmarch and Lee Jonat, his home care team led by Marylee Weski, and the staff of Ponderosa. (Thanks for putting up with him and his usually funny, but sometimes pretty inappropriate stories about his misspent youth). Friends are invited to the family home at 334 Ridge Road, Kamloops on Saturday, August 25, 2018 - drop in anytime between 1:00pm-4:00pm. Have a coffee, share some stories, and leave with a free painting of a train, please.

Servicing: Ashcroft, Barriere, Blue River, Cache Creek, Chase, Clearwater, Merritt, Spencers Bridge, Valemount & Kamloops.

Richard John Tompkins March 13, 1966 - August 4, 2018 It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our Son, Dad, Brother, Uncle - Richard John Tompkins on August 4, 2018 at the age of 52 years. Richard is survived by his daughter Gavin Preston (Chris Scyrup), step-daughter Brandy Preston, father Tom Anderson (Irene), sisters Val Lemire (Steve), Lori Valiquette (Dan) and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Richard was predeceased by his mother Janet Jean Tompkins

EACH LOSS Each loss is very different, The pain is so severe. Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear? Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared.

Richard was born and raised in Kamloops, BC on March 13, 1966. He graduated in 1984. Richard followed in his father’s footsteps briefly and was hired on with CP Rail but the big city was calling for him and in 1990 Richard moved to Richmond. Richard started his career in the heating/cooling industry and also this is where he met the mother of his daughter and started his family. His daughter was his pride and joy.

I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow. So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow.

From the beginning Richard was very active, he was never the guy that sat around, he was always doing something, going somewhere. He enjoyed playing rugby, hockey, skiing, weightlifting, jogging, mountain biking, dirt biking and water skiing. “Porkchop” was happiest with a hockey stick in hand.

Now my life is all confused Since you went away. You took a part of me And for help I daily pray.

Richard had been dealt various obstacles in his life which he dealt with head on and without fear. He had a battle with cancer and came out a survivor. After beating cancer he was left with some life changing challenges but adjusted and stayed strong. Richard touched many lives and had a heart of gold. He would do anything for his family and friends. He will be missed dearly by many. Rest in Peace Richard. A Funeral Service in memory of Richard will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Valleyview Funeral Home & Cemetery 14644 72 Ave. Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be muchly appreciated.

But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time. Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears. Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

WEDNESDAY, August 22, 2018

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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM LANGELOO, MARGARET (MARGE)

Joan Marilyn Gordon

December 29, 1939 – August 12, 2018

September 26, 1939- August 11, 2018

On the morning of Sunday, August 12th, we lost our beautiful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend. She passed at Penticton Regional Hospital with family surrounding her. Margaret was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

November 3, 1936 - August 14, 2018 On Tuesday, August 14, 2018 with his wife Margie at his side, Ernie passed away at the Kamloops Hospice. He is survived by his wife Margie and siblings Lily, Albert, Lawrence, Donna, Wayne and many nieces and nephews.

Her family moved to B.C. and she attended Saint Anne’s Academy in New West and Kelowna University becoming a teacher. Margaret settled in Kamloops in 1970 where she lived and worked for many years. Her career change to the travel industry was ideally suited to her and she enjoyed travelling the world, meeting people and sharing laughs with those who were fortunate enough to cross her path. She was passionate about family, friends and loved ones including furry friends and she would always stop to pat a passing dog. Marge was fortunate to find the love of her life in Bert (Herbert Lennartz), her partner for 25 years. They retired to Penticton where they both spent their final years. I’m sure Bert has been waiting to hold her in his arms again. Mom’s generosity of love and spirit, her quick wit and sense of humor, as well as her sage advice, will always be treasured and remembered. She is predeceased by her parents (Robert and Evangeline Milne), her older brother Renee Milne and his wife Hazel. Margaret leaves behind many cherished friends, her daughter Corrine Andreasen (Jack), her grandchildren Loryn Greer, Gordie Greer and Chelsea Heppner (Rory), Great Grandchildren Braeden and Colton, her much-loved flatlander relatives Bobby & Janet and Cherryl & Ken (and all their beautiful children whom she loved), and her beloved Mexican rescue dog Angel and kitty Heidi. She will be forever missed and always in our hearts. Thanks to Drs. Davidson and Dutchman and nurses Lea and Flo and all the staff who met Marge at Penticton Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to a favorite animal charity or local SPCA. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 15, 2018 from 1 - 5 PM at the Penticton Flying Club, 126 Dakota Avenue, Penticton. “WHAT WE HAVE ONCE ENJOYED AND DEEPLY LOVED WE CAN NEVER LOSE, FOR ALL THAT WE LOVE DEEPLY BECOMES A PART OF US.”

Joan passed away peacefully on August 11, 2018 at the age of 78 years. Joan was born in Claresholm, Alberta on September 26, 1939. Joan was a loving, dedicated wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. Joan was predeceased by her husband Lawrence in 2009. She is survived by her children, Heather (Keith) Greenhalgh, Mairi Gordon, Wilferd (Rebecca)Gordon, her five grandchildren: Ben , Liam, Scarlett, Sadia, and Violet; her sister Karen (Bill) Wall , Ellen Ostero, her brother Tom (Thelma) Ostero, and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Joan’s Life is to be held at 100 Mile Funeral Service at 11:30 on Friday August 24, 2018.

225 Cedar Avenue 100 Mile House, B.C. Phone: 250.395.3243 Toll Free: 1.877.595.3243

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Cecil Brittan Harbidge January 8, 1923- August 17, 2018 We are saddened to share the news of the passing of our wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Dad slipped away from us in the early hours of August 17, 2018, at the grand age of 95. Dad was the eldest child of Albert and Minnie Harbidge and was born and raised in Sperling, BC. He and mom first met in 1934 and grew up in the same neighbourhood. When Dad went away to join the army, their love blossomed and they courted during the war years. They married on August 9, 1947. They were life long partners in every way. Dad was a jack-of-all-trades and a master of many. He joined the Canadian Army and was part of a special unit that worked along the BC coast to watch for approaching enemies in WWII. Dad then served with the Joint US/Canada Special Forces as a paratrooper. He was a professional photographer in Abbotsford in the early 1950s and continued this talent as a hobby for the rest of his life. In 1954, Mom and Dad moved to Red Lake near Kamloops; Mom to teach at the Red Lake School and Dad to work in a lumber mill. They moved to the Tranquille Valley in 1956 to become ranchers. This valley ranch, the Bar DT, was to be their home for many years as they raised their family. Dad logged in the area to make ends meet while he learned to be a rancher. In 1973, serious back issues made it impossible to ranch any longer, so Mom and Dad moved to Parksville on Vancouver Island. There dad became a land

Ernest (Ernie) Boehler

General Manager

My wife and I have had the honour of serving the Kamloops area for the last 5 years. We moved from the Fraser Valley and I assumed the role of General Manager of Schoening’s, First Memorial and Merritt Funeral Chapel. We support Western Canada Theatre, Kamloops Symphony, and The Art Gallery. We are proud members of the Paddlewheelers Lions Club as well as the miniature train at the wildlife park. I enjoy slo-pitch, hockey, curling and giving back to the community.

Ernie was born in Ridgeville, Manitoba and moved to Vancouver, BC in 1965. In 1979 they moved to Kamloops and he started his upholstery business. He loved curling and golf and spent many happy hours golfing at Sun Rivers. He loved to talk and joke with one and all. He will be missed. There will be no funeral at his request. Cremation was carried out at Drake Cremation and Funeral Services. Donations may be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association, The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation or charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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developer and builder. Like everything in his life, he took it on full tilt. They moved back to the Kamloops area in 1984 and settled in Pritchard, where Dad built their dream retirement home. They moved into Kamloops in 2006. Over the years, Dad volunteered for many community programs and committees. His restoration of the Chase Museum is one of many projects.

In Loving Memory Of

In Loving Memory of 1964 - 1988

Dad left us with his carefully kept diaries, photographs, collections of memorabilia and lovely stained-glass lamps and windows. He was an accomplished fisherman and spent much of his adult life on the ocean, streams and lakes.

GERALDINE (GAY) DESIREAU October 24, 1932 August 23, 2014

Kevin John Venne

Dad's greatest gift to us all is his fierce and enduring love for his wife and family. Donations in lieu of flowers, can be made to the Red Cross for Forest Fire Relief at www.redcross.ca Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

250-554-2577

Four years have passed since you have left us and our hearts still ache from missing you. You are gone but never forgotten. Love from your family, Deane, Deanna, Janis, Sandra and Ted

Jean McElgunn

A Son and Brother

Cecil leaves to mourn: his wife Doreen of 71 years; his children Judy [Rick] Fehr, Calvin, Darryl and John [Elaine]; grandchildren: Kari [Mitch] Currie, Terry, Brittany [Jon] Ekelund, Nicole [Curtis] Jansen, Will [Margo] Fehr, Caitlyn [Sergei] and Tyson; great-grandchildren: Maddi and Brooklyn Ekelund, Maverick Currie and Leo Fehr. A Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 11:00 am

Celebration of Life

There will be a Celebration of Life for Jean McElgunn on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Banquet Room of the Dunes Golf Course, 652 Dunes Road, Westsyde, Kamloops.

We who loved you sadly miss you

Please feel free to share your memories of our mum Jean.

As it dawns another year.

Mum loved flowers so please wear something colorful.

In our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are always near.

In lieu of flowers, if you so wish, please make a donation to the MS Society of Canada for MS Research or the Heart and Stroke Society of Canada in her name.

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Lost & Found Found in the West End. Do you own a black cat recently shaved. Call 250-374-5703. Lost: Cellphone i-phone on August 16th. Call Wally 250679-7877. Lost: Genie 912 garage door opener. 250-828-1151.

Lost: Wedding ring set - white gold. Engagement ring solitaire, friendship infused, in Costco area on Friday, Aug. 17th. Reward. 250-679-4418.

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Employment Business Opportunities Building Maintenance and Commercial Janitorial Business. Includes equipment, vehicle, training and existing contracts with 30 hours per week. Administrative support provided for Accounts Receivable & Sales. Gross income of approx. $3,100 per month plus. Asking $19,500. or best offer. Contact Darrell 250-319-1394. ~ 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. Partner/JV/Investor Rare Opportunity Local development company of good reputation and standing requires an active or silent investor(s)/partner to bring this low risk much in demand profitable project to market. $8-10m potential gross. 2nd mortgage security available. Construction complete. Good financing in place. Short or Long term income or both. Sales started cash flow immanent. Interested parties please reply by email in confidence to: Northbank@cablelan.net with contact details for further information. 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

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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

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. I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

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Help Wanted Licence Security Guards needed. Must have a current BC SECURITY LICENCE, as well as a BC Drivers Licence. Must have a vehicle and cell phone. Willing to work nights, weekends and on short notice. 1 Night-time Mobile Driver position available, also need regular security guards. For more information, please contact us at 250-828-8778 or at pat@desertcityinc.com Wanted exp. Carpenters, Carpenters helpers and exp. Laborers. Must have DL and own vehicle as jobs are from The Shuswap through to Kamloops. Safety Boots are required. wages $20 - $30 hr. depending on exp. Own tools not req’d but would be an asset. 250-319-9100.

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Work Wanted Experienced Landscaper; trimming, pruning, yard cleanup, irrigation repairs & installation, winterization. 250-8891290. 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

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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.

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Appliance Dishwasher $50 (250) 819-4717 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 BC Livestock presents the Charles Pecor Ranch & Farm Equipment Auction Sale! Tractors, Balers, Swathers, Hay Rake, Bale Wagon, Pontiac Solst sports car, pick up trucks, Hi Hog cattle handling system, Plows, Disc Bine, 20’s Southland Stock Trailer, shop tools, irrigation supplies, lawn and yard equipment and much more! SATURDAY, AUGUST 25th @ 11:00 am at 8960 Yellowhead Hwy, LITTLE FORT, BC. 250-573-3939 www.bclivestock.bc.ca

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CUSTODIAN SPARE BOARD Applications are invited for the Custodian Spare Board for casual custodial assignments throughout the District. Custodian positions are Union positions and the salary will be $20.79 per hour. QualiďŹ cations required include: Minimum grade 10 with a Building Service Worker CertiďŹ cate, or equivalent from a vocational institute. Must be able to perform all custodian duties including lifting heavy objects and shovelling snow, ability to perform cleaning and minor maintenance of school plants. (The Building Services Worker CertiďŹ cate is oďŹ&#x20AC;ered at the Okanagan College or through School District No. 83 and we will be willing to consider applications to those whom are registered or willing to take the course, if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already have the certiďŹ cate.) Duties will include: Cleaning of School District No. 83 sites, security, snow removal from sidewalks and entrances, other related duties as may be assigned or required. Please submit resume with full supporting documents to apply@sd83.bc.ca by Friday, August 31, 2018. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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of pre owned trucks & SUVs due to new vehicle summer sell downs!

DL#5917

Mon -Thurs 8:30am -8pm Fri – Sat 8:30am – 6pm

YOUR Ford vehicle specialists

2555 East Trans Canada HWY | Kamloops Automall

250.372.7101 ~ WWW.DEARBORNFORD.COM

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TOTAL INVENTORY LIQUIDATION 30% – 40% – 50% – UP TO 80% OFF!

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Complete traditional bedroom QUeen set

LIQUIDATION PRICE

3000 OFF!

2299

700 OFF!

LIQUIDATION PRICE

1300 OFF! $ Sold in sets 688

$ sold in sets

2100 OFF!

398

sold in sets

brown or grey reClining sofa

sofa $

LIQUIDATION PRICE

2pC grey seCtional $

LIQUIDATION PRICE

888

2100 OFF!

LIQUIDATION PRICE

988

5 PC dininG set

soFA

LIQUIDATION PRICE

298

LIQUIDATION PRICE

298

399 $600 OFF!

DESIGNER accENt chaIRS aND RockERS!

399

liQUidation priCes!

400 OFF!

tWin siZe

700 OFF!

398

ANDERSON

600 OFF!

498

VAIL

600 OFF!

588

GABE

588

mattresses at

youR choIcE! ovER $ 500 fabRIcS fRoM

Biggest Reclining Gallery!

LIQUIDATION PRICE

CoMPlete set

1499

LIQUIDATION PRICE

488

SPECIAL PURChASE!

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2200 OFF!

LIQUIDATION PRICE

700 OFF!

SAVE

2000

QUeen mattress limited QUantities

LIQUIDATION PRICE

999

NOTRE DAME BIG O TIRES

1289 Dalhousie Drive See in-store for details. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Some pictures may not be identical to current models. Some items may not be exactly as shown. Some items sold in sets.

DULUX PAINTS

DALHOUSIE

Available in King set.

Contemporary fabriC sofa

250-372-3181