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Temporary housing will be built on Mission Flats Road JESSICA WALLACE
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The city’s homeless will find reprieve this winter via temporary housing being planned for Mission Flats Road, with Horizon North set to construct 55 units on city-owned land just off the Summit Connector. “It’s for those vulnerable individuals that currently don’t have homes, that are currently in shelters or in need of supportive housing,” BC Housing communications manager Rajvir Rao told KTW. Construction is expected to begin immediately on the studio portable accommodations and is due to be completed by November. The province has signed a three-year-lease with the city for the land, which is just down the road from bylaw enforcement and across the street from OK Tire. Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian lauded the announcement for filling an “urgent need” before winter. He said it should also take pressure off Emerald House, the West Victoria Street homeless shelter operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association about 1.5 kilometres east of the Mission Flats Road site. “I think it will give us as much capacity as we had last year,” Christian said. “It’s better than cots on the floor, mats on the floor.”
The project will essentially be a step up from a homeless shelter, complete with private bathrooms and access to meals, counselling, health services and life and employment skills programming. ASK Wellness executive director Bob Hughes likened the facility to an industrial camp, where employees would have access to their own rooms in portables linked to a common area where three meals are provided daily. That, coupled with the fact it is located in a more remote setting than the city’s core or Tranquille corridor, makes the project unique to Kamloops. “This is definitely a different facility than we are used to seeing,” Hughes said. It will cost $375 per month to rent a unit for up to one year for single men and women ages 19 and older. The housing will be available year-round for up to three years. At that time, the agreement could be extended to up to five years. Ask Wellness will run the facility and be on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide support services. Hughes said the agency will work with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Elizabeth Fry Society and Interior Health to select a mix of highand low-vulnerability homeless and at-risk of homeless people.
A series of city-owned parcels of land on Mission Flats Road — addresses being 777, 779, 785, 805, 807 and 809 — has been leased to BC Housing for $1 per year. Fifty-five units of temporary housing will rise on the land by November. DAVE EAGLES/KTW
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Teichrieb gets bail; barred from city TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com
A Kamloops man who spent more than two years behind bars after allegedly beating a teenager into a coma will be released from jail, but barred from the city itself and prohibited from possessing a baseball bat. Kristopher Teichrieb was granted bail during a brief hearing in B.C. Supreme Court in Kelowna on Friday. The 41-year-old will live in a Kamloopsarea home under a number of strict conditions, including a term that allows him to enter the City of Kamloops only to visit a relative undergoing treatment at Royal Inland Hospital. Teichrieb was arrested in the early-morning hours of June 19, 2016, moments after an alleged altercation with 18-year-old Jessie Simpson. The Savona teen was assaulted in the area of Holt Street and Clifford Avenue near McArthur Island, not far from Teichrieb’s Brocklehurst home. The young man’s friends and family have said since the teen was celebrating high school graduation in the hours leading up to the alleged altercation and may have been searching for a group of friends when he was attacked. Simpson was in a coma for months following the incident. He began to wake up following brain surgery in early 2017, but his health has fluctuated
Kristopher Teichrieb (left) is charged with attempted murder in connection to the June21, 2016, assault of then-18-year-old Jessie Simpson in Brocklehurst. Teichrieb, now 41, will stand trial in Kelowna in October.
since then. There has been no update on his condition since December. It is not known whether he is still in hospital. Teichrieb is facing charges of attempted murder and assault with a weapon in relation to Simpson’s injuries, but the circumstances of the allegations against him are bound by a publication ban. He is also facing an unrelated charge alleging he counselled another inmate to commit an assault in a Surrey jail in October 2016, months after his arrest.
Teichrieb’s bail order requires him to reside at a home on acreage just south of Kamloops. “You shall remain on the lot of your residence at all times and never be more than 350 metres from the house on the lot,” the bail order reads. When visiting his relative in hospital, Teichrieb must be in the company of his mother at all times, according to the order. Teichrieb was also ordered to wear an electronic-monitoring bracelet and barred from having any contact or being in the presence of Simpson, Simpson’s mother and seven other named individuals. In addition, Teichrieb will be barred from consuming drugs or alcohol and cannot possess weapons while on bail. “You shall not possess any knives or any sort of bat or sports equipment outside of your residence,” the order states. Teichrieb will also be required to surrender his passport and any other travel documents and carry a copy of his bail order at all times. Teichrieb appeared at his hearing via videolink. His trial is scheduled to begin in B.C. Supreme Court in Kelowna on Oct. 22. The trial is being held in the Okanagan because defence lawyer Jordan Watt applied successfully for a change of venue due to the high-profile nature of the incident in Kamloops.
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LOCAL NEWS This house at 414 Royal Ave. has become notorious for its residents’ and visitors’ penchant for attracting police. MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTW
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Registration of pupils NEW TO THE DISTRICT AND KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS who have not yet been registered for the school term commencing Tuesday, September 4, 2018 will take place at district schools on tuesday, august 28th, wednesday, august 29th and thursday, august 30th at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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City eyeing notorious abode JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com
After Kamloops Mounties were called last week to a house on Royal Avenue two nights in a row, with a stabbing preceding those calls, the city is looking into the property under its good neighbour bylaw. “I can say it’s something we’re aware of,” City of Kamloops community safety manager John Ramsay told KTW. Police went to 414 Royal Ave. on the North Shore last Thursday night after receiving a report of a home invasion. “It was later learnt that someone had been lurking around the outside of the residence and did not actually make entry as initially reported to police,” RCMP Sgt. Sascha Fesenko said in a news release. The incident, however, came
after a police standoff 24 hours earlier, when a man had apparently barricaded himself inside the house. One night before the standoff, a 27-year-old man suffered serious injuries in a stabbing attack. Police said the house has been home to drug-related activity. An emergency response team was called out and a police negotiator was on scene. Neighbours were evacuated and traffic was rerouted. Fesenko said the home is known for “all sorts of nefarious stuff,” including drug-actively and reports of people lurking around the property at all times of the night. In January, police executed a search warrant at the address and seized a large amount of weapons, drugs and stolen good, including a pilfered 1986 Corvette.
The city adopted a good neighbour bylaw last November to address nuisance properties. The bylaw gives the city the ability to charge fees to property owners, should owners not work to resolve complaints. Ramsay said the Royal Avenue property is one of two properties being reviewed by a committee under the bylaw. Properties that have received three emergency service calls from Kamloops RCMP, Kamloops Fire Rescue or bylaws within a year or more than one service call within 24 hours are flagged and reviewed by a committee. Ramsay could not say how many calls for service 414 Royal Ave. has received, “I won’t give the details because we’re still reviewing it,” he said. Ramsay would not disclose details about the second property under review by the city.
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LOCAL NEWS Shane Cameron (foreground) and Jeremy Bellows are suspected of being involved in a violent assault on Aug. 21 at 414 Royal Ave. This screen shot from a surveillance camera shows the men entering the home.
Suspects charged after stabbing VICTIM WAS BRUTALLY ATTACKED IN NOTORIOUS ROYAL AVENUE HOUSE KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
Kamloops Mounties have arrested two men and are searching for a third following a stabbing in a notorious North Shore house that sent a 27-year-old man to hospital. The stabbing occurred on the night of Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 414 Royal Ave. The next day, Wednesday, Aug. 22, police were called about a possible hostage situation at the same house and a five-hour standoff ensued, culminating with a suspect surrendering to Mounties. A day later, Thursday, Aug. 23, police were again called to investigate a report of a home invasion
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at the address, but the call was unfounded. Staff Sgt. Simon Pillay said all the incidents are related to the drug trade, noting the stabbing attack on Aug. 21 was vicious. “The violence used in this crime was particularly savage and we prioritize enforcement
on the drug dealers who use violence in our community,” Pillay said. “Those in charge of these drug lines often use people they consider disposable to carry out these acts of violence, knowing full well that they will be pursued by the
police and, if convicted, are looking at serious jail terms. “This is an example of the reckless disregard leaders of organized crime groups have for their ‘employees,’ their victims and our community as a whole.” As a result of the stabbing attack, Ricky William Denis, 32, of Kamloops has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and break and enter to commit an indictable offence. He remains in custody. Denis was one of the people ordered out of the house on Aug. 22 and was arrested at that time. On Monday after-
noon, Shane Bradley Cameron, 38, was arrested, He is charged with aggravated assault, break and enter to commit an indictable offence, use of imitation firearm during an offence and forcible confinement. Jeremy David Bellows, 32, remains at large and faces the same charges laid against Cameron. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said there is no known connection between the incident on Royal Avenue and an aggravated assault in Brocklehurst and a shooting incident on McGill Road that occurred in June, nor with a stabbing in Pioneer Park in July.
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wo consecutive seasons of floods and fires may be too little to call this the new normal, but there is no sense hiding our heads in the sand. Climate change, whether human-caused or just a natural trend, is a fact. And the massive changes in weather patterns across North America are a clear indicator. It would be nice if there was no flooding next year and the summer was a more typical one for B.C. — a few weeks of really hot weather surrounded by perfect balmy days. But even if that were to happen, there is no guarantee 2020 won’t bring more floods and fires. It’s time for everyone to “hope for the best, prepare for the worst,” as the saying goes. That means everyone, from senior governments down to the businesses that rely on great summers, need to act as if this is the new normal, not a blip in climate patterns. That might mean planning for higher than normal road repair costs due to washouts or slides, budgeting for flooding control as we do for snow removal and other forms of disaster preparedness. For the tourism economy, it means working on new ways of drawing people to our communities, not just relying on traditional factors like sun and outdoor activities. Continuing to expand tourism into the shoulder seasons and make it a year-round economy, rather than a seasonal one, might need to be even more of a focus over the next few years. And while we think we’ve got it bad dealing with smoke, most of us are comparatively lucky. It’s true that the smoke and the high level of particulates is crippling for some, even dangerous, but for most of us, it pales to an inconvenience when you consider what firefighters and people living close to the fires are facing.
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his is one of those love/hate situations. I hate the fact I am still, as this reporter gig comes to a close, writing about children who have died from the opioid crisis gripping the province. I love how so many of the moms — and dads and siblings, but this is really about the Moms Stop the Harm — have taken their loss and grief and put it into positive action. Last year, they gathered with others at Riverside Park to create flags of hope, which will be displayed on Friday at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre at Seymour Street and First Avenue downtown. But the real goal this year is to see a GoFundMe campaign Sandra Tully and Jennifer Cottell are spearheading raise enough money to install a memorial bench in Riverside Park. As of Tuesday, they had raised $270 toward the $3,500 goal. Sandra wants to see it placed “smack dab in the middle of the park” to create a place for people who need something tangible to help them cope with the grief of any loss. Ideally, they’d like to raise enough to add a tree, too. There’s a practical reason for wanting the bench, Jennifer says. Both families have been touched by the opioid crisis — Sandra lost her son, Ryan, and Jennifer’s daughter continues a 14-year-long battle with drugs. They have both realized the crisis affects everyone. Jennifer said her son and his partner know 15 people who have
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LEVEL died from overdose deaths in the province in the last many months. We all know someone who has died, she says. Jennifer and Sandra spend much of their time listening to others who are experiencing a loss or battling the system to get help before there is another death. They both know how difficult it is to get help for those who want to leave a life of addictions, for those who need post-rehabilitation support and for those who find themselves grieving others who didn’t make it out of the addiction. Grief-support resources don’t exist in Kamloops, Sandra says, or they are populated by people who don’t know how to deal with a mom who has lost her teenaged son. Other resources are staffed by people who are overwhelmed by the fallout of addiction, Jennifer says. Those gaps are being filled by Moms Against the Harm throughout the province. They are all campaigning to promote International Overdose
Awareness Day on Aug. 31, a day created at the turn of this century and one that has become more relevant every year. There is no event this year because having the day fall on a holiday weekend isn’t easy to promote. Instead, Jennifer says, a planned purple campaign gives everyone a way to make a statement without having to gather somewhere. All they ask is people wear an awareness ribbon or wristband and use the social-media hashtags #OverdoseAware, #EndOverdose or #PurpleRibbon. Purple and silver are the colours associated with the day, although Canada has tended to just use purple, Sandra says. Put a purple bow outside your home, your campsite, wherever you are on Friday. Go online and make a donation to their bench campaign. Once you get to gofundme.com, search for Somebody’s Someone Memorial Bench. Sandra goes to every funeral of every child who has been lost to drugs. That’s not easy as there are so many — and she wonders how many more she can attend. But the two moms will keep on doing it because, as hard as the work can be some days, they want something good to come from the struggles their kids have faced. They want the day to come when their dedication is no longer needed. Maybe then, they can go home and find some solace from it all. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @mdalebass
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HARM CAN TAKE MANY FORMS IN KAMLOOPS Editor: Harm can be measured in many different ways. It can go beyond the individual to include a neighbourhood and society. Areas around safeinjection sites in Kamloops have definitely seen increased harm. As mayor and someone who needs to look at the city as a whole, Ken Christian was correct in pointing this out. Increased drug activity of all sorts is harm. Increased prostitution is harm. Increased pollution in the form of biohazardous waste, human excrement and litter is harm. The trauma of seeing dead or near-dead bodies is harm. The evacuation of people from their homes because of armed stand-
offs at drug houses is harm. The fact that all of this is happening at an increasing level and that it is being normalized is unacceptable and Interior Health’s response and inability to see beyond its current harmreduction model is harmful. It is irresponsible to downplay the health risks of accidentally being pricked by a used needle. People who are accidentally pricked are undergoing multiple months of medical appointments and treatment to insure their health afterwards. To say the citizens of Kamloops are not doing enough is a slap in the face. It is the citizens of the city who find bodies, needles and feces and either deal with it themselves or call
the appropriate authorities when needed. To say the public needs to do more is incorrect. People are doing what they can. A citizenry fed up with discarded drug paraphernalia and used needles is not wrong and misguided. They are tired and have had enough. They are asking for the help and respect from these addictionservice providers. These providers and their clients are part of our neighbourhoods and they have as much responsibility to keep the neighbourhoods healthy and clean as anyone else. When they fail to do so, they are proving they are bad neighbours. Lastly, I must address NIMBY (not in my backyard) as a label
given to those who oppose projects in their neighbourhoods. This is a lazy and ugly term bandied about by those who don’t want to listen to another viewpoint. It is used as a bully tactic to dismiss and belittle. People who are opposed to certain things aren’t practising NIMBYism and they aren’t antigood. Often when they are opposed to something, they are not saying, “Not in my back yard.” They are saying, “There’s enough of that in my backyard already.” This is not a viewpoint that should be disregarded, but one that should be listened to and considered. Trevor Caswell Kamloops
REMOVING MACDONALD STATUE PROMOTES RACISM, HATRED Editor: The politicians in the City of Victoria who decided to remove the statue of John A. Macdonald from city hall should be ashamed of themselves. The removal of a statue can-
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not change the history of Canada and has created a lot of bad feelings among the people of B.C. Undertaking such a move only promotes hatred and racism. I believe all Canadians should
Editor: I use the Rivers Trail on almost a daily basis. I walk, jog and bike, with my grandchildren joining me at times. I think the dike in Westsyde should be paved. Most people with their dogs do a good job of picking up after
be treated the same, regardless of who they are. History’s wrongs can’t be changed. Instead of tearing down our historic statues and trying to hide our past, it would be much better to promote what
them, but when it’s not paved, its difficult to pick it all up amid the rocks and weeds. It’s also dangerous using the trail in the winter. If paved, it can be plowed when it snows. Karen Grey Kamloops
is great about this country. We all need to get along, live side by side and move ahead to build a better future for all Canadians. Noel Gopsill Kamloops
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A PROUD DAY IN KAMLOOPS
The second annual Kamloops Pride Parade was held downtown on Sunday. Thousands of participants gathered to watch the parade as it snaked out of Riverside Park and down Victoria Street. The parade marked the end of Pride Week, which featured various events throughout Kamloops. KTW photographer Allen Douglas captured these images. More photos can be seen online at kamloopsthisweek.com. For more on Kamloops Pride, go online to kamloopspride.com.
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LOCAL NEWS Alison Klie is seeking a seat on Kamloops city council in the Oct. 20 civic election. DAVE EAGLES/KTW
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The youngest candidate to thus far announce a run for Kamloops city council says her age gives her a unique perspective. “We have a lot of older people, but we don’t get the voices of the younger generation very much,” Alison Klie, a 25-year-old electrician, told KTW. Klie noted the failed performing-arts centre referendum among issues impacted by a generation gap. She said many young people didn’t turn up to vote, instead leav-
ing the decision in the hands of “conservative homeowners thinking about the taxes. “A lot of people didn’t understand how positive that was going to be for our city,” Klie said. Klie grew up in Westsyde and now lives in Pineview Valley with her husband, who manages a comic book store downtown. She honed her trade at Thompson Rivers University and works for Advanced Electrical Systems LTD., while volunteering as a mentor through TRU’s Women in Trades program. Klie hopes to succeed one of two veteran female councillors who are not seeking re-election:
Tina Lange and Pat Wallace. Asked what motivated her to run for council, Klie said she attended a women in leadership conference in Vancouver and was struck by the message: “You can talk about politics all day long, but it doesn’t change anything.” Klie spends plenty of time talking politics with her husband and identified with that message. Asked what qualities would make her a good councillor, she said honesty, a love for Kamloops and her roots, having grown up in the city. Klie will be at events in the coming weeks, and can be found online at alisonklie.ca.
Harnett backs small business
Meet the candidates at these forums The Kamloops chapter of the Council of Canadians will be hosting an election forum at the Kamloops Farmers’ Market a month before the municipal election. The forum will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, in the former Stuart Wood elementary yard downtown at Third Avenue and St. Paul Street. It will include a meet-thecandidates component at 8 a.m., followed by questions at 10 a.m. Audience questions will be prescreened prior to the forum to save time. Council of Canadians member Bruce Campbell will moderate. The Council of Canadians is a social-action organization, with
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Shawn Harnett regrets not running for city council four years ago. The 40-year-old food and beverage manager said he has been frustrated with indecision by council this past term. He is running for a council seat in October to champion small businesses, what he calls “the backbone of our community. “I don’t think they get a lot of support in context to how much they make up our economic tax bill,” Harnett told KTW. Harnett grew up in the Lower Mainland and moved to Kamloops about a decade ago, starting a catering company called At Your Service Catering. He has since been working for about three years for the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre and last year became a member of Rotary Club of Kamloops West. He also has shares and ownership in two other ventures: Kamloops Billiards Club and thesaucery. ca. Harnett said he has become familiar with the frustrations of small business owners in town, who he said have “legitimate concerns.” Policy changes increasing small business overhead by two to three per cent, he said, could be the tipping point. Harnett said one business owner downtown purchased property near the mobile supervised drug-use site and is concerned about its proximity to the business. “They’re probably right,” Harnett said. “There’s probably something else that could be arranged.” He said with a couple of councillors stepping down this fall, there is an opportunity for a refresh and fresh faces at city hall.
60 chapters across the country. Kamloops member Anita Strong said questions will likely be along the theme of social-consciousness. Candidates are asked to confirm their attendance by emailing kamloopscanadians@gmail.com. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association will host a candidates’ forum on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Colombo Lodge, 814 Lorne St. downtown. More information can be found online at chbaci.ca. For more information on the civic election, including forum dates, candidate profiles and what you need to know to cast a ballot, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com and click on the Civic Election tab.
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NOTICE TO MOTORISTS 2ND AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT September 4 - 30, 2018
The City of Kamloops has contracted Urban Appeal Landscaping to install a sidewalk on the east side of 2nd Avenue between Lansdowne Street and the Sandman Hotel parking lot. The majority of the work will take place during the day from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Shawn Harnett is seeking a seat on Kamloops city council in the Oct. 20 civic election. DAVE EAGLES/KTW
Asked what would qualify him to become a new face on council, Harnett said years in business have led him to be a calm and neutral decision-maker. He recognized the irony when he told KTW he doesn’t believe in politics — but he explained: “If I’m on council, I’m going to make unbiased decisions on everything. I want to see the facts and make the best decision for the city.” Follow Harnett’s campaign on Facebook.
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Still no sign of missing jet skier The search for a missing jet ski operator on the South Thompson River enters its second month this week. KTW FILE PHOTO
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As of Wednesday, it will be one month since a jet skier went missing following a crash on the South Thompson River and police have yet to find any sign of the man, who is presumed deceased. RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said police have searched the river, but isn’t sure if Kamloops Lake has been patrolled. “At this point, we’re waiting for the body to surface and we don’t know where that will be or when,” said Shelkie. On the afternoon of July 29, two men riding separate jet skis on the river near Holman Road collided when one driver crashed into the other while attempting to make a U-turn. Both men went into the water, but only the one who made the turn resurfaced. He managed to make it back to shore and police soon arrived to search for the other man. The RCMP’s dive team searched for the next two days, concentrating on an area between the Valleyview boat launch and the Lafarge Bridge. Additional searches by local police via boat and the RCMP helicopter were held in the days that followed. “We don’t make a conscious decision and say, ‘Let’s scale it back.’ We do everything that we can, up front, and then as time permits,” Shelkie said. The missing jet ski operator — a man in his early 30s — was wearing a life jacket
at the time, but it was one that had to be manually deployed and police are not sure if it had been activated. The other jet skier was uninjured, Shelkie said, noting there are no charges pending against the man who crashed into the boater who went missing. The accident was the second of two jet ski crashes that occurred on the river in that area in a two-month span. In May, two other jet ski operators collided on the river in a similar area, but both survived. One man sustained a leg injury while his friend broke a toe. In both accidents, the boaters knew each other and were out on the water together. “People need to practise proper boating safety,” Shelkie said, noting boating comes with similar responsibilities to driving a car. “People need to wear proper floatation devices, maintain your distance between vehicles — whether it’s a manually powered boat or a boat with an engine — don’t drink and drive,” she said.
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City officials have cautioned boaters to operate their vessels in a safe manner, but noted the municipality has no jurisdiction over the rivers. Byron McCorkell, the city’s community and protective services director, said the last conversation he remembers the city having regarding safety on the rivers was 10 years ago, when some boaters suggested a speed limit between the bridges. “There is more and more boating activity on the river. I think it’s a conversation the community might want to have [now],” McCorkell said, adding it would be up to council to determine whether it would support raising such a concern with the appropriate level of government. Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said he thinks behaviour on the river is the problem. “The main thing here is respect that river,” he said, noting the rivers are more dangerous than they seem due to the currents. “It’s much different than aquatic activities on a lake.” Transport Canada sets and enforces regulations for boaters. Until 1999, anyone could operate a boat, regardless of boating safety knowledge, experience or training. Today, boaters must obtain a proof of competency, such as a pleasure craft operator card.
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Residents for the temporary units will be selected using a new vulnerability-assessment tool, which has been adopted across the province by service professionals. Hughes said it is important to find a balance to ensure “we don’t warehouse really sick folks.” Hughes said the goal is to work with residents toward a level of wellness that will allow them to move into market housing. Residents will have access to health-care and addictions services from Interior Health and employment and family and life skills services offered by Ask Wellness. Christian said BC Housing and the city looked at locations for a shelter in the city, but encountered problems finding a proper facility and landowner with whom to work. Other areas explored were in Valleyview, Sahali and North Kamloops. The temporary housing will be two kilometres from city hall and Christian said the city will look at improving pedestrian access, given the housing will be there for at least three years. “It’s relatively close, but it is going to be challenging for individuals walking into town,” he said. Asked if the housing will solve the growing homelessness problem in Kamloops, Christian said that won’t
happen until people can obtain permanent addresses. Hughes said the temporary housing follows delays of more than 100 permanent units to be built on Tranquille Road on the North Shore and on West Victoria Street downtown. While Hughes said he would prefer to see permanent homes — ones that would indeed feel more like a home — for the city’s vulnerable, he said he’s in favour of the project, noting permanent housing takes time. While the project may be a step up, Hughes noted the reality of a continued housing deficit for the city’s 200 homeless. He pointed to 46 beds at Emerald Centre, 24 at the Fountain Motel and the 55 coming to Mission Flats and said ASK Wellness and the CMHA will continue to devise strategies to meet that need. He said the city and council have also recognized that need. Work has begun on the affordablehousing projects on West Victoria Street and Tranquille Road, but they are not expected to be completed until 2019. Other affordable-housing projects are slated for St. Paul Street downtown, in Brocklehurst and in Spirit Square on the North Shore, but they will not be completed until 2019 or 2020. Cost of the temporary housing project on Mission Flats has not yet been revealed.
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McLeod votes against birth tourism motion STAFF REPORTER
KAMLOOPS CONSERVATIVE MP DID NOT LIKE WORDING, BUT SUPPORTS INTENT
Cathy McLeod voted against a motion at her party’s recent convention to end a policy that grants citizenship to babies born in Canada, even if their parents aren’t Canadians. The KamloopsThompson-Cariboo MP said she voted against the motion because she disagrees with its wording, which came to the convention floor from two Conservative riding associations in Newfoundland. McLeod said she does not disagree with the motion’s sentiment, which seeks to require at least one of the parents of a baby born in Canada to be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. Current legislation, known as “birth on soil” principle, grants Canadian citizenship to any child born in
Canada, unless their parents are diplomats, consular officers or foreign-government employees. The goal, McLeod said, is to deal with situations like that being experienced by the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, which is suing foreign nationals who flew to the city to have their children born in Canada and thus become Canadian citizens. The health authority said it has outstanding hospital bills for such births topping $1.2 million. Vancouver Coastal Health statistics show non-resident mothers were involved in 20 per cent of all births at Richmond Hospital in 2017-2018. The opposition NDP has spoken out against the non-binding motion. Its leader, Jagmeet
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Singh, responded on Twitter, saying “even [U.S. President Donald] Trump has resisted this idea. The NDP unequivocally condemns the division and hate being peddled” by the Conservatives and its leader, Andrew Scheer. McLeod said the NDP and governing Liberals are “completely
wrong” in their interpretation of the motion “and are trying to turn this into something it is not.” She said there is a process political parties follow and the plan is for Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel to lead a comprehensive national discussion on the issue
of what has been called birth tourism. One issue to be investigated is how the move would comply with the United Nations Conventions on Statelessness, to which Canada is a signatory. That document requires countries to establish safeguards in their laws to prevent
statelessness at birth and ensure children receive citizenship of the country where they are born unless they acquire another nationality. McLeod said she felt the motion’s wording was not as clear as it could have been. Australia and New Zealand already oper-
ate under the motion proposed by the Conservatives, with both countries granting citizenship to a child only if one of the parents is either a citizen or permanent resident of those countries. The United States grants citizenship to anybody born within its 50 states or territories.
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Adam Olsen is somewhat of a rarity. He was one of just three Green MLAs elected in the May 2017 election and has become a vital part of government thanks to an agreement that grants the New Democrats enough seats to govern.
But the par“I had a ty’s small numcrash course ber of elected in legislative MLAs means a politics,” Olsen big workload. said. “There’s Each Green no handbook MLA has a portwhen you walk OLSEN folio that takes into your office on a share of the provthat says, ‘This is how ince’s 20 ministries. you work as an MLA.’” Olsen oversees seven Olsen visited ministries and sits on Kamloops on the weeksix committees. end as the fifth and He said his entry final stop on a cominto the Legislature was munity forum tour of a challenging one. the province. He came
to talk about what the Green caucus has accomplished and ask voters where their priorities lie. An audience of about 35 people attended and asked questions on topics ranging from the Trans Mountain pipeline to wildfires and steelhead fish. Olsen, who represents the riding of Saanich North and the Islands, said those who
share values with the Greens are everywhere, including the B.C. Interior, despite some believing otherwise. “There’s a perception that the Greens don’t appeal to people in the Interior,” he told KTW. “I can tell you that, in the communities I go to, there are serious questions about whether the representation has been there.” In the 2017 election,
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B.C. Liberal candidates were elected in all but two Southern Interior ridings. The province’s wildfire situation was a main focus of the discussion at the forum, which was held on Saturday night at the Sandman Signature. With wildfires and climate change, Olsen said, there are “shifting baselines.” He told the story of how his daughter, age six, has for the past three years experienced weekslong stretches of her summer that are filled with heavy smoke. “That’s all she knows,” he said. “So, she’s far more willing to accept this.” Despite how typical the situation might be for his daughter, Olsen said it’s important to push back against those who call the province’s recent intense and destructive wildfire seasons “the new normal.” “Nothing is normal about it. It’s abnormal and each one will be different from the last,” he said. Olsen said government isn’t being proactive enough when it comes to the fires, but recognizes it takes time to effect change. “I’m not necessarily sitting here excusemaking, but I think there are reasons,” he said. Olsen said the pos-
ture of government is typically reactive rather than proactive. During budget debates next spring, he expects an “extensive line of questioning” on the Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development file from himself and fellow Green MLA Sonia Furstenau. Olsen also brought up steelhead trout, which in this region saw record-low returns last year, with just 200 Thompson steelhead and 50 Chilcotin steelhead returning to those rivers and the shutdown of the sport fishery. “We inherited a bad situation with steelhead and now we share a responsibility in fixing it,” he said. “The wild aspect of this species is largely gone. When we’re talking about using hatcheries, we’re talking about their recovery to repair the human intervention in their ability to thrive.” On the issue of the Trans Mountain pipeline, Olsen said the Greens don’t believe the NDP government is doing enough in its opposition to the pipeline. “How can we know what is in the Canadian interest if we don’t know what kind of damage it can cause?” he asked the audience.
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KTW FILE PHOTOS Lend A Hand is a sculpture by B.C. artists Lee-Anne Chisholm and Aaron Harder. It has been chosen as the memorial to wildfire volunteers.
Artwork has been selected for a volunteer monument, which will be erected outside of Sandman Centre downtown to honour those who gave their time last year during historic wildfires in Interior B.C. Lend A Hand, created by B.C. artists LeeAnne Chisholm and Aaron Harder, will be erected this winter. “The jury thought it was best,” ThompsonNicola Regional District chair John Ranta told KTW. The piece was designed to represent support and the Canadian spirit, with a prominent maple leaf and hands supporting people and animals. The artwork was one of three pieces juried by six representatives from the City of
Lend a Hand was chosen ahead of two other creations: Helping Hands: A Place of Rest for Volunteers, by Vaughn Warren (left) and Volunteer Spirit, by Garry Davies and Maureen Light.
Kamloops and regional district. Earlier this year, models were distributed throughout TNRD libraries in areas impacted by the fires, allowing the public to weigh in and represent one vote. Considerations included the theme of volunteer spirit, whether the proposal will fit in the space allotted
at Sandman Centre, whether it is representative of the region and strong design. Ranta said Lend a Hand earned the people’s choice vote, though he noted visits to different communities elicited varying responses to the artwork. Asked how many people participated in the engagement, Ranta
said “several,” but “not hundreds. “It’s the best we could do,” he said. The artwork is expected to be installed in November. “The regional district is ever so grateful for the volunteering by the people in the region,” Ranta said. The budget for the art installation is $100,000.
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Aberdeen and Gleneagles are also getting later Saturday night trips. Last week, NextRide technology was launched on city buses, allowing transit users the ability to track buses in real time via smartphone and desktop computer. Total service expansion in Kamloops is 7,200 hours. SURVEY SAYS . . . Seventy-five per cent of survey respondents would like to see the city’s Fourth Avenue pedestrian plaza pilot project become a permanent fixture. “I think it’s a good sign that people like what they’re seeing,” City of Kamloops community planning manager Jason Locke said. From July 25 to Aug. 13, the
city closed two sections of Fourth Avenue to vehicular traffic to pursue a concept that emerged following public consultation for the new downtown plan, which has yet to be finalized. The city borrowed trees from its parks department, which will be planted later this year. It borrowed games and patio seating from the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association to create a pedestrian-friendly area. Entertainment was also provided. A total of 360 surveys were collected, with 88 per cent of respondents having visited the project. Of those who liked the plaza, Locke said people lauded the seating, space away from traffic, place to sit downtown, entertainment,
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The new transit route linking downtown, Sun Rivers and the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc (TteS) reserve will officially launch on Sunday, Sept. 2 — two days before school starts. “This is part of a number of exciting changes to our transit services this year,” Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said in a press release. “The new extension to TteS land provides a key service to this area and further connects our communities.” The No. 18 Mt. Paul route will see buses travel from the Lansdowne exchange downtown to Sun Rivers via Shuswap Drive, Sun Rivers Drive and Talasa Way. The bus will continue to the reserve via Mount Paul Way,
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Over the years, the property has served as a farm, an institution for the mentally ill, a sanitorium for tuberculosis patients and a ghost town. Through the new escape room experience, the owners will utilize more recent history of the property as a failed resort community. Dubbed Escape from Padova, the escape room tells the real-life story of an Italian immigrant who bought the property in the 1990s, intent on developing it in the likeness of the northern Italian city of Padova. The rest of the story blends in elements of fiction in the vein of DaVinci’s Code, McLeod said. Participants will find
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themselves locked behind an entrance to the tunnels under the deserted facility, with little light and strange symbols and machinery that will fill the chambers beyond. Escape From Padova is also billed as Canada’s only tunnel escape room and will incorporate eight spaces in the former laundry building of the property. Groups of no less than 20 will need to solve the series of puzzles in just one hour to gain access to a tunnel leading to freedom from Padova. Losers will have their picture on the wall of shame. The escape room is the latest in Tranquille Farm’s effort to find creative and entertaining ways to connect people with
the property and its history. “Escape rooms are something that people are really enjoying and we looked at combining the escape room with the theatre or the story being told in more than one way,” Mcleod said. Actors with Chimera Theatre will help guide escape room participants and also host this year’s tunnel theatre production, Padova: The Untold Story, which will also focus on the history of Padova City. While the tunnel theatre won’t be a requirement before taking on the escape room, it will provide some helpful background for those looking to beat the clock. McLeod said they have been “working like mad every
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evitalization means to impart new life or vigour to something. In the 1980s, the Shore was the happening place. It was filled with dining, entertainment and a vibrance. Today, with the help of developers, the city, residents and support from the BIA, the Shore is undergoing a revitalization. In the last few years,
developers have begun to speculate on property, residents have undertaken renovations of their properties, trendy, fun and innovative businesses have opened and the energy has grown. We are returning to vibrant energy. This year, we have seen the construction of a new building (the Station on Tranquille) started, affordablehousing projects underway and projected builds starting by next spring on a number of other exciting projects. If all goes as it could, we believe there can be up to 200,000 square feet of new commercial and mixed-use space coming to the Tranquille and Eighth Street corridors over the next five years. This is important, as these corridors serve as the entry point for all of our
neighbourhoods. It will set the tone for the rest of our business and residential zones. Coming up in September: The Kamloops North Rotary Club and BIA present our 2018 Fall Fling member mixer on Friday, Sept. 14. We are also supporting the Sept. 14 Techfest as a Bronze sponsor. Overlander’s Day has been rescheduled to Sunday, Sept. 23, at Brock Park. Brewloops will be hosting a two-day event at Simcoe Avenue and Fortune Drive on Friday, Sept. 28, and Saturday, Sept. 29. A Community Cleanup will take place on Sunday, Sept. 30. Join us for all the events, fun and festivities. For details, visit our Facebook page or go to our website at nsbia.com.
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What will be the tallest building in Aberdeen is taking shape near Cascades Casino — a six-storey boutique hotel slated to open next summer. The hotel, called The Hue, is expected to feature 36 suites over six storeys. It is being developed by the Sangha family, which has been behind a halfdozen hotel developments in B.C.’s Interior dating back to the 1990s, including three in Kamloops. The Hue is under construction next to the Super 8 Motel
on Hugh Allan Drive. “My dad has had that property for a long time,” co-owner Jassi Sangha told KTW. “We’ve held onto it for about 20 years. The plan was always to build a hotel, but we didn’t know when. The timing was right.” Sangha noted Kamloops continues to grow as a destination, citing the new direct flights between Kamloops and Toronto as Sangha said he expects The Hue to fill a unique void in the market. “It’s going to be 36 rooms, all suites,” he said. “It will be an apartment-style feel to it. It’s going to be a cool, trendy
look — very unique and very modern.” Sangha, who was recently hired as head coach of the junior B Kamloops Storm hockey team, said he expects the location to be good for business. “The location is great,” he said. “It’s right across from the casino. You can walk to Aberdeen Mall, you can walk to the movie theatre.” Sangha said he expects work to be completed on the project by early next summer. The Hue will be part of the Ascend Hotel Collection, a network of upscale hotels owned by Choice Hotels, with 13 in Canada.
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The Shore rebrand is set to begin next month with the design of a new website, but local business owners will have the final say on how the marketing campaign is rolled out. The North Shore Business Improvement Association will need its five-year mandate renewed by its membership next spring and The Shore campaign will be part of the business case presented. The vote is an alternative-approval process sent out to North Shore businesses with their property tax notices. Businesses that do not reply to the letter are assumed to be in favour of the five-year plan, but if a majority votes no, the association will need to go back to its membership for revision, said NSBIA executive director Jeremy Heighton The Shore campaign could theoretically end up being a sticking point, but while Heighton has seen criticism of the moniker on social media, he said most of the NSBIA members with whom he has spoken are in favour of it and agree with the need for a new brand. No grants have been obtained and The Shore branding campaign is being funded by NSBIA membership. The soft rollout of the campaign begins with the launch of the new website exploreourshore.ca, which will promote the amenities of North Kamloops, the area’s history and its residents. The website will be under construction in September and is expected to launch within the next two months. Part of the campaign will also involve building momentum through advertising and tying into Tourism Kamloops’ attraction strategy, Heighton said. Future plans include replacing the faded “I Heart North Shore” banners along Tranquille Road and the sign at the northbound exit of Overlanders Bridge welcoming people to the North Shore business and shopping district. Heighton said The Shore moniker of the campaign is meant to express inclusion amongst all areas of the peninsula. He said exclusion of the word “North” is also geared toward distancing the brand from the stigma of the name North Shore, which can be associated with negative social issue. To celebrate the launch of the new brand, the NSBIA will conduct a scavenger hunt, dubbed Scavenge The Shore, in September. More events will be announced for 2019 at this year’s Brewloops on the Shore, which will run from Sept. 28 to Sept. 30.
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Zahk Barone of the TRU WolfPack shields the ball from Kyle Gibson of the Abbotsford-based Fraser Valley Cascades in Canada West soccer action at Hillside Stadium on Monday. The Cascades (1-0) earned a 1-0 victory over the WolfPack (0-1). Harry Coles was named TRU Bookstore/McDonald’s Leader of the Pack. The WolfPack will play host to the UBC Okanagan Heat (0-0-1) of Kelowna on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Hillside. For more photos from the Monday match, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.
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There has been a changing of the guard in the Kamloops Storm organization. Matt Kolle, formerly the Storm’s assistant general manager, has been named general manager. Team majority owner, president and governor Barry Dewar, formerly the team’s GM, will support Kolle in the role. Ed Patterson told KTW in March he did not plan to return as head coach of the Storm and that was confirmed in the press release. Kamloops product Jassi Sangha is taking the head coaching reins. Sangha, who played for the Storm in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League and the TRU WolfPack in the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League, moved to Williams Lake in 2012, but returned to
the Tournament Capital last September. He read the KTW article in which Patterson noted he likely won’t return to the Storm’s bench and reached out to Dewar. If Patterson changed his mind, Sangha was willing to work as an assistant coach under Patterson, who once coached him with the Storm. “I thought Ed was coming back until the middle of June or July,” Dewar said. “When he decided not to come back, I needed somebody and I’ve known Jassi for a long time.” Sangha played 16 games with the junior A Merritt Centennials in 2005-2006. When he read a newspaper article that said Dewar was moving the Storm to Kamloops from Osoyoos in 2006, Sangha reached out to Dewar and joined the Storm in time for the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 KIJHL campaigns.
“It’s kind of come full circle,” Sangha said. “It’s quite funny. I’m really excited.” Andrew Fisher, a former teammate of Sangha’s with the TRU WolfPack and Williams Lake Stampeders, was named assistant coach of the Storm on Monday. Former WHL netminder Lucas Gore will help coach the goaltenders. Sangha and Dewar said another staff member is likely to be named soon. Kolle said that while Sangha is the head coach, the Storm will have a coaching-by-committee feel. “We really do have a team of people there, with me as the GM and, hopefully, a mentor, and Andrew, someone he’s familiar with,” Kolle said. “What’s most important to me is that we have good people.” Dewar owns 51 per cent of Parallel Storm Hockey Group
Limited, which owns the Storm. He confirmed a deal is in place with Tracy Mero, who last year bought 49 per cent of Parallel Storm Hockey Group Ltd. “Eventually, we do have an agreement that he will buy the team out,” Dewar said. “They have to be approved by the league and, quite honestly, the league has already turned them down once. Will they do it again? I have no idea.” Mero owns Quesnel-based Parallel Welding and has been a proponent of bringing a KIJHL franchise to the Gold Pan City, as has Kolle, but Mero told KTW plans to move the Storm to Quesnel or establish a new franchise there are not imminent. “We’re not moving,” said Mero, who hopes the league will approve him taking majority ownership of the Storm next year. “I’ve got no reason to move it for a few years, if that.”
Mero’s eldest son, 17, is playing hockey in Ontario. His youngest son is 12 and lives in Quesnel. “If we got one in Quesnel, we’d probably sell the one in Kamloops,” Mero said. “It’s probably four years away. Hopefully, the league expands by then.” Mero said it is likely the Storm will continue playing games in Quesnel. Kamloops played six regular-season home games in the Cariboo city in 2017-2018. “Support was huge,” Mero said, noting average attendance was 750 for those contests. Dewar, who has run the Storm for 18 years, has mixed emotions about taking a step back. “I’m prepared to stay on and continue to work toward making the franchise a success, but I am 65 and I probably do need to wind down,” Dewar said.
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Two European newcomers entered Kamloops Blazers’ training camp on the same plane as their new teammates, working on a clean slate with a firstyear head coach. Serge Lajoie, who took the reins in June, was asked to assess Czech Republic forward Martin Lang and Finnish defenceman Joonas Sillanpää, both of whom were born in 2001 and selected in the CHL Import Draft earlier this summer. Lang, who stands 5-foot-11 and weighs 170 pounds, was brought to Kamloops to score. He had 37 goals and 59 points in 35
games with under-18 HC Plzen in 2017-2018. “Martin is dynamic,” Lajoie said. “The puck is on his stick and it doesn’t take long to get off of it. He’s got a very quick release. He’s got a flare for the offensive side of the game.” Lang, from Rokycany, had one goal in four games for the Czech Republic at the Under18 Hlinka Gretzy Cup, held in Red Deer and Edmonton earlier this month. He also won bronze playing for his country at the 2017 Under17 World Hockey Challenge, held in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John. “I like to shoot the puck,” Lang said via a Blazers’ tweet. “I shoot everyday ...
at home, at the rink.” Sillanpää, who played last season with Helsinki-based HIFK, is impossible to miss, a towering blue liner at 6-foot-5 and 180 pounds. “He’s a big body, very rangy, but I think he moves very well and he’s got some good edges,” Lajoie said. “He likes to get involved physically. He likes to get involved in the rush.” Adjusting to the North American game will take time for both players, neither of whom have a great grasp of the English language. Lang appears further behind Sillanpää when it comes to dealing with the language barrier. “We’re going to be patient with him and
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It was to be a small victory, a damage-minimizing goal-line stand, a second-down stop that was going to hold the Valley Huskers to three points instead of a touchdown on Saturday in Chilliwack. Instead, the visiting Kamloops Broncos, in dire need of a victory to keep their slim B.C. Football Conference playoff hopes alive, went offside on third down to give Valley a fresh set of downs, new life used to plunge over the goal line for six points. Valley, which is turning into the surprise story of the BCFC campaign, bested Kamloops 38-17 to improve to 3-1 and sits tied atop league standings with the Vancouver Island Raiders of Nanaimo. The costly penalty inside their own red zone was one example Broncos’ head coach Brad Yamaoka gave when explaining why his team, while much improved on the weekend, is not yet good enough to win. “We tell our players nobody is ever going to play a perfect football game, but we can’t have those mistakes in big moments when it counts,” said Yamaoka, whose Broncos dropped to 0-3 and sit alone in the league basement. There was a fumbled snap on third and short, dropped passes and missed tackles, errors that added up to defeat. The bright side for the Broncos is they had a season-high in points scored and season-low in points allowed. Okanagan (2-1-1) spanked hometown Kamloops 55-6 in Week 1 and the Raiders walloped the visiting Broncos 42-0 in Week 2. The Broncos, who had 38 yards of net offence in Week 1 and 219 yards of net offence in Week 2, recorded 439 yards of net offence against the Huskers. “It was a better performance and we made a step in the right direc-
tion,” Yamaoka said. Kamloops quarterback Rylan Matters was 17-for-29 for 248 yards passing, Tim Solypa and Thijs Duineveld had 108 yards and 94 yards receiving, respectively, and Andrew Pocrnic rushed for 127 yards. Trent Price carried five times for 22 yards and two touchdowns. Landon Munk kicked one field goal and two extra points. On defence, Dylan Young made eight tackles and snagged an interception. No BCFC games are scheduled for this Labour Day long weekend. Kamloops will play host to Valley at Hillside Stadium on Sept. 8, with game time set for 7 p.m. The Huskers were 0-10 last season and the only team to finish behind the 2-8 Broncos. Both of Kamloops’ victories in 2017 came against Valley. This year, it will be Yamaoka’s charges aiming to avoid a season sweep. “If we are going to scratch and claw our way back into the playoff picture, then we need to win that game,” Yamaoka said. “It’s a morale thing, too. Coming from a confidence place, it would be a big win overall.” BCFC STANDINGS The BCFC standings: Valley (3-1), Vancouver Island (3-1), Okanagan (2-1-1), Westshore (1-1-1), Langley (1-3), Kamloops (0-3).
CARDILICCHIA RESIGNS Charly Cardilicchia has resigned as head coach of the Langfordbased Westshore Rebels. “Due to the details surrounding my suspension, I feel it is better for the focus and direction of the Rebels program if I step down as head coach,” Cardilicchia said in a release. Cardilicchia was suspended by the B.C. Football Conference
last week for violating the coaches’ code of ethics. The Rebels’ head coach used profanity in an interview with KTW following the cancellation of a game against the Kamloops Broncos on Aug. 18. “We would like to thank coach Cardilicchia for his contributions to the team and wish him all the best,” reads a Rebels’ press release.
Westshore defensive co-ordinator Shane Beatty, formerly head coach of the Okanagan Sun, has been named head coach of the Rebels for the remainder of the season. During three seasons in charge of the Sun, Beatty was twice named Canadian Junior Football League coach of the year. He led the team to a BCFC championship in 2015.
Maltais mixing it up won gold. That’s when I started to follow long track more closely.’’ Short track’s objective is to beat competitors to the finish line, which often results in contact and crashes. Long track is a battle against the clock, with two skaters racing in their own lanes. “That type of race against time fascinates me and I want to try my luck at it,’’ Maltais said. “At age 28 and after three Olympic cycles in short track, this new challenge gives me a chance at a fresh start.’’ There is often crossover between the two speedskating disciplines. Maltais placed seventh in the women’s 1,000 metres in February at the Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. She said her goal is to be on the national long-track team next year.
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CALGARY — Decorated short-track speedskater Valerie Maltais is switching gears to long-track version of her sport. The three-time Olympian from Saguenay, Que., won a relay silver medal at the 2014 Olympic Games in short track. After a decade of training in Montreal with the Canadian short-track squad, Maltais has relocated to Calgary’s Olympic Oval, where the national long-track team is based. “I’ve always thought that long track speed skating is a beautiful sport,’’ Maltais said Tuesday in a statement from Speed Skating Canada. “At my first Olympics in 2010 in Vancouver, I had tickets for the team pursuit event and the Canadian men’s team
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he cold, hard reality is the new school year is nearly upon us. This past year saw online purchase scams reach the top spot on the Better Business Bureau’s Top 10 Scams list. Without a doubt, many parents will be looking to augment store shopping with back to school deals on the Internet. “Online shopping scams are now one of the riskiest scams according to BBB’s risk index,” said Evan Kelly, senior communications advisor for BBB serving Mainland BC. “The problem is there are many different kinds of scams online and even honest businesses can get caught with things like counterfeit goods moving through their own supply chains.” The Better Business Bureau offers these back to school shopping tips: • Make sure you have found legitimate websites.
Don’t just rely on a simple Google search. Scammers are good at SEO and fraudulent websites have appeared above the real ones on the search page. This can be misleading. • Do your research. An unknown website may offer a similar product at a lower price, but the lowest price isn’t always
the best route. Check for user reviews and badges for consumer protection agencies. • An encrypted website should have the https:// and lock icon in the URL. • Avoid flashy pop-up ads from social-media sites. These may be click-bait ads that pull you out of a social-media site and
request personal information. • Be extremely wary of any website that asks for your child’s personal information in order to access special deals. • Read the fine print. Understand return policies, particularly on sale items. • Never pay with a money transfer. Always use credit card. • Read user reviews of Amazon sellers. • Check your credit card statements often. • Life is expensive, so stick to a budget. CHILDREN AND ID THEFT Many parents don’t realize a child’s social insurance number is valuable to those committing ID theft. The last thing any parent wants is to discover their child has a poor credit history due to ID theft and has never even had a bank account. • If your child has a social insurance card, do not allow them to carry it with them. Leave it at home and locked in a safe place. These days, social insur-
ance cards are no longer issued to applicants. Instead, they are given their number to remember, Write it down on a sheet of paper and keep it in a safe place at home. • If a business or school asks for their SIN, ask questions. Why do they need it and where and how is this information being stored? How long is it being stored and how will it be terminated? Who has access to it? • Registered education savings plans (RESPs) are a great way to ensure you have money for your child’s post-secondary education, but opening an account with a SIN can leave a child vulnerable to ID theft should the system be hacked. Only deal with reputable companies that offer RESPs in their portfolio. • Educate your child on being safe if they are active in the online world. Monitor their activity and keep detailed personal information off social-media profiles.
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increase kids’ risk of injury. Examine equipment before fall sports season begins so you have time to bargain hunt should anything need to be replaced. • Let kids heal. Kids’ schedules are busier than ever before and many youngsters play several sports during the school year. Summer vacation may be the only extended period all year that youngsters’ bodies get to heal. While it’s important that kids stay physically active throughout the summer, make sure they don’t overdo it, as you should emphasize the importance of rest. • Gradually get back in the swing of things. While rest gives kids’
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CLUES ACROSS
32. Analyzed 33. Caps 34. Pastime 35. Contrary belief 38. Walking devices 39. Accustom to something unpleasant 40. Singing methods 44. Shouts of farewell 45. Hand (Spanish) 46. Small constellation 47. Cardinals are this 48. Gives a hoot 49. Chatter incessantly 50. Thallium 51. Making very hot 55. Hours (Spanish) 57. Remove completely 58. Eyeglasses 59. Rubbed clean
1. One-time money in Spain 8. “Got _ __ of one” 13. Set a framework for 14. Cover with drops of water 15. One who does something for a living 19. Germanium 20. An enclosure for confining livestock 21. Locks a door 22. Buddy 23. Supplement with difficulty 24. Not moving 25. Islamic unit of weight 26. Warmers 30. Hindu queen 31. Border river near Bosnia and Herzegovina
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1. Blues Traveler frontman 2. Found it! 3. Killed 4. A helper to Santa 5. Male fashion accessory 6. Autonomic nervous system 7. US Attorney General 8. Greek sophist 9. The world of the dead (Norse myth.) 10. Excessive and dangerous dose 11. One who receives a legacy 12. Brooded 16. Hindu warrior king 17. Used to anoint 18. One point east (clockwise) of due north 22. Connecting part of the brain stem
25. Most uncommon 27. Do-nothings 28. Emerge 29. Neat 30. Herb of tropical Asia 32. Reviews poorly 34. Waterproof overshoes 35. Fireplace floors 36. Surround 37. Regretted 38. One who whips 40. Ticket price 41. Calming 42. Citrus fruit 43. Drooped 45. An explorer’s necessity 48. Speak profanely 51. Pouch 52. A type of date (abbr.) 53. Away from 54. Large beer 56. Once more
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SUDOKU FUN BY THE NUMBERS
Summer Treats
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
You have $10 in your pocket and a choice of three different summer treats. The first costs 0.89¢ The second costs $1.49 The third costs $2.99
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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
LIBRA
- Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, indecisiveness may cost you in the days ahead. Try to come to a decision on an important situation so you can begin moving forward once again.
You have to hunker down and work through tasks that hold little interest for you, Cancer. Success comes from tending to all of the details, even those that are less interesting.
If you want to get out and see the sights, you have to plan an excursion, Aries. Start planning a vacation and don’t forget to invite a pal along for the trip.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Do not be quick to accept the word “no,” Taurus. If you are seeking a promotion, it may take another round of negotiations to sell your position to a supervisor.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
SCORPIO
- Oct 24/Nov 22 Sometimes you don’t see the purpose behind certain actions, Scorpio. Don’t hesitate to ask questions to clear things up. Forge ahead and things will become clearer.
Plenty of opportunities to make big changes are on the horizon, Leo. You need to figure out what it is you want to do with yourself and where to make change.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Gemini, some things are at play and you may need to gather some facts. Don’t try to piece things together, but rather start at the beginning and get a comprehensive view.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Virgo, sit quietly aside and let others talk while you listen. Listening can be a great way to learn about others as well as yourself. Use this time wisely.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 Don’t worry if you cannot get your act together just yet, Capricorn. You will find your groove soon enough and everything will ultimately fall in place.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Some things can’t be avoided forever, Aquarius. If you feel like you are running away from problems or things you don’t like, you may need to confront them.
PISCES
Sooner or later, if you try different things you are bound to stumble on the right course of action, Sagittarius. It just may take longer than you initially expected.
- Feb 19/Mar 20 Funny things happen when you least expect them, Pisces. Just when you may have thought a situation was dire, some fun will change your opinion.
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LABOUR DAY Kamloops This Week will be closed on Monday, September 3rd, 2018 for the Labour Day Statutory Holiday.
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Personals Looking For Love? Try your luck with 1x1 boxed ad $35 plus tax for 2 weeks. Price includes box number. Call 250-371-4949 to place your ad and for more details. SWF widowed late 70s seeks friendship with other widows/widowers for coffee. Please reply to Box 1469 c/o Kamloops This Week 1365 B Dalhousie Drive V2C 5P6
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
OPTICIAN TRAINING START YOUR OWN BUSINESS! Open a retail optical store selling eyeglasses in your hometown. No gov’t license needed. Full optician training provided. Or work for area optometrists in their satellite clinic. BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS 1-604-581-0101
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TRUCK DRIVER Need truck driver to run from Cache Creek to Prince George return 3 days/week (4 days during holiday time). Truck leaves roughly at 5:00am delivering newspapers for the Province and Vancouver Sun. Pay is $183 a day + benefits. Starts ASAP. Email resume and drivers abstract to: jimjoeco@telus.net or fax to: 250-457-9736 or call Dale at Jim & Joes Trucking at 250457-9678. 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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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
Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.
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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Building Supplies STEEL BUILDING CLEARANCE ... “SUMMER OVERSTOCK SALE - BLAZING HOT DEALS!” 20X21 $5,845. 25X27 $6,588. 30X31 $9,564. 33X35 $9,833. 35X35 $11,955. End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036
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Firearms
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10wks old. AKC Reg, up to date on shots, de-wormed, vet checked. $400. Email: gswatson1213 @gmail.com Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.
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Mac Apples $1.00/lb., prune plums, pears, Italian & Roma tomatoes. 250-376-3480 call all summer.
New EVO Walker w/seat, adult size, 24” H x 18” W seat Paid $540 asking $350obo (250) 376-5911
Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250) 377-3457.
Furniture 8ft Antique Couch $900. Round dining room table w/4chairs & 2 bar stools. $700. Couch & matching chairs $149. 250-374-1541. Chesterfield, loveseat w/matching chair. Exec cond. $500. Apt size table w/2chairs $175. 250-578-7156. Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $850. 250-374-8933. Mirror $50. 2-Recliners $50$100. Outdoor patio set table w/4-chairs $60. 250-374-1068.
Misc. for Sale 2008 Ford canopy 6-6’ $395. 5th wheel hitch $350. Ford air flow tailgate w/lock black $160. 250-374-8285. Appliance Dishwasher $50 (250) 819-4717 Carboys 23L. $30. 11.5L $20. 1-gal jugs $3/each. Bottle dry rack $15. 250-376-0313. Fishing Kayak 10ft. $450. IGO Titan 36 Electric Bike w/battery. $900. 778-4711096. Fortress 1700 DT Scooter. C/W charger/new batteries. Good cond. $1600. 318-2030.
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Misc. Wanted #1 Able buyer of all your old coins, collections,RC MINT COINS, all silver, gold, rare, common, old money.+ Todd The Coin Guy (250)-864-3521 3rd Generation COIN COLLECTOR looking to Buy Coins, Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Paper etc. Please Call Chad,The Coin Expert 250863-3082
Christine is Buying Vintage Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Coins, Sterling, China, Estates, etc. 1-778-281-0030 Housecalls.
Musical Instruments 2-3/4 French and German Violins c/w case/bows. $200-$ 300. 3-Full size violins. $200$500. 250-434-6738.
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We have immediate openings for full time: PIPE LAYERS: Minimum 5 years experience in underground utilities installation and repair. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: Minimum 5 years experience operating equipment around underground utilities. HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC: Certified heavy duty technician with minimum 4 years field and shop experience. We offer top wages, benefits and RRSP plan for ideal, long-term candidates. Email your resume to hr@extremeexcavating.ca
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GENERAL LABORERS We are a well established, growing plywood and veneer manufacturer. If you have your own transportation, can work shift work, are fit and have a good work ethic, then we need you.
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Full time position available immediately for an experienced Optician at a well established Optical retail location in Kamloops. Looking for a team-oriented, outgoing individual with strong sales ability. Excellent communication skills a must! Competitive remuneration. At Lensmakers, we care about people. Our high customer service level has made us a leader in vision care for many years.
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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. Qualifications required include: Minimum grade 10 with a Building Service Worker Certificate, 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 Certificate is offered 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 don’t already have the certificate.) 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.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Farms 3000 ACRES OF COMPLETE High End Cattle & Grain Operation for Sale in Sask. Manages 2k to 3k Cow/Calf Operation with Complete Solid Infrastructure. 200k Acres Cultivated. Contact Doug @ 306-716-2671 or saskfarms@shaw.ca
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Shared Accommodation Westmount 1 room. $625/mo. plus 25% of gas/hydro. 250376-6313.
Suites, Lower 1BDRM Aberdeen, fully furn. Cable & util incl. NP/NS Avail immed.$1000/mo. 299-4494. Beautiful 1bdrm, sep ent on S. T. River. N/S/P/P. $895. large living space 15miles east of Kamloops Mature Person, must have vehicle 250-5735498. Vacant in North Kam 2bdrm w/sep ent to patio & back yrd, c/a, no pets, ref req, $950per/ month Call (250) 376-0633
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2003 Ford Mustang Convertible Grey in colour, 156,000k, 3.8L, 5spd manual Excellent Shape $9,000 obo (250) 554-2917
2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan. 4dr., AWD, V-6, auto. 50,001 kms. Excellent condition. $14,900. 250-374-1541.
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2004 Cougar 27.6 Fifth Wheel Trailer w/12ft slide, one owner, excellent condition! $13,500/obo 250-554-1744 Kit Companion 25.5ft. Fifth Wheel Trailer. 4 new tires, 14ft. slide. $7,000. 250-2999078.
1980 24’ AMF Slick Craft New upholstery, 350 Merc Cruiser 186 hr on rebuild $12,000 obo (250) 819-4717 25FT Carver Cabin Cruiser, slps 4-6 clw everything. Recent engine work. 9.9 kicker. C/W Calkin trailer, new bearings, tires, brakes. $12,500. 250-376-4163.
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1985 HONDA GOLD WING Aspencaed GL 1200 engine In very nice shape $3000obo (250) 554-2917
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1999 Honda Goldwing GL1500 Very well cared for Goldwing with low,low mileage @ 30,900 miles. Good rubber. Great bike/Great price. $5800 (250) 373-2559
Recreational/Sale 1981 Bonair tent trailer $800.00. Call 250-573-4717.
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1993 32ft Cobra Cordova Class A Motor Home. 95,000k Ford 460 gas engine runs well. $5000 (250) 554-2917
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2003 Damon Challenger 35ft Class A Motorcoach. 59,000miles. Triton V10, Onan generator, 2 big slides, 2nd owner. Exec cond. $30,900. 250-377-1649.
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2005 35ft. Outback 5th Wheel. 12ft side-out, clean, many extras. $16,000. 250-573-4632.
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM John Crowston
October 28, 1926 – July 22, 2018 John Crowston passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 22, 2018. John was born in 1926 on his grandfather’s homestead near Meadow Lake, SK, the fourth of eight children. John was fortunate to grow up on the shores of Jackfish Lake, where he spent many hours fishing at his favourite fishing hole. He played on the local hockey and ball teams, and was in the Air Force Cadets. At a young age, he started work at the local grocery store and worked his way up to grocery department manager at the age of 16. After graduating high school, he attended Normal School (teachers’ college) and obtained a permit to teach in a rural schoolhouse close to home. After two years, he decided that teaching was not for him and left to work for the CNR. Medical reasons caused John to leave the CNR, and he enrolled in psychiatric nurse training in North Battleford, SK, where he graduated as class valedictorian. He went on to have a 30 year career in the field, thoroughly enjoying the rewarding work. While he was training in North Battleford, he met Gena Droneck (also in training) and they were married a couple years later. Their first daughter was born several years after they married, followed by their second daughter after they moved to Kamloops, BC.
After John retired from nursing, he started downhill skiing and spent many happy years on the hills at Sun Peaks (both skiing and volunteering), and enjoying the Alps when he made trips to Austria with friends. His last journey “home” (SK) was at the end of June, where he enjoyed a visit with over 30 relatives at a family event.
1950 - 2018
John will be missed by Gena, his daughters (including “daughter of the heart” Tammy), sisters Jeanne (Edam, SK), and Phyllis (Prince Albert, SK), brother Herb (Courtenay, BC), “You are too soon old, numerous family members, and many and too late smart.” lifelong friends.
Dwayne Alexander Maier of Kamloops, passed away on August 22, 2018 at 68 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife Susan as well as his children Allison Konrad, Stephanie Konrad, Teresa (James) Maier and Brant Maier, grandchildren Jade, Deegan, Shain, Raina, Jayne, Olivia, sister Marcella and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish to honour John’s memory, he regularly supported the Salvation Army, the Kamloops Hospice, and the Heart and Stroke Association.
He was predeceased by his mother Zelma (Horst) Maier, father Alex (Freida) Giles and a brother Fred (Sandy).
A Celebration of his Life will be held at his home on October 27, 2018 in the afternoon. Interment will be in the Meota Cemetery at a later date.
Dwayne was born in Medicine Hat, AB and raised in Redcliffe, AB. Working at the Glass Factory before moving to Kamloops where he worked at Tranquille and later became a stay at home dad for a few years. He then contracted with Via Rail in his last couple of years, before retiring. He loved to garden and was proud of his lawn. Dwayne was dedicated to weight training and in great shape. His passing was unexpected and he will be greatly missed.
Remember John for the long life he enjoyed.
LIFE WELL LIVED
John’s priorities were always his family, his daughters, and his many close friends. He also held many volunteer positions, including president of his bowling league and president of two Psych Nursing associations. The family went camping in the summer, usually being found at one of the many local lakes on the weekends. Loving the outdoors, he spent at least one day off from work each week in the summer (and sometimes the winter) on a local BC lake, usually in the company of his daughters. He also enjoyed many years of big game hunting with close friends, which provided tasty fare for the home table. John and Gena also travelled extensively, both before and after their daughters were born.
Dwayne Alexander Maier
A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place.
Donations in Dwayne’s memory, maybe made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears,
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with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years.
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A life well lived is a legacy, of joy and pride and pleasure, a living, lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure.
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Jim passed away August 21, 2018, at his home surrounded by family in Ashcroft, BC after a brief but hardfought battle with cancer at the age of 74 years. Jim was born on June 21, 1944, in Port Alice, BC. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Phyllis, children Heather (Steve), Rebecca (Jason), Joshua (Tova), and Sarah (Rodney), 9 grandchildren, Mother Betty White, and sisters Marilyn, Susan, and Judy, many nieces and nephews and friends. Jim is predeceased by his Father Godfrey, and sister Barbara. As an Anglican priest; what followed was 40 years of joyful service to God and his many parishes: Lytton BC, Prince George, BC, Kamloops BC, Ashcroft BC, Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Clearwater, BC and everywhere else in between and finally retiring in Ashcroft. One of Jim’s greatest honors was to be made pastoral elder by local First Nations communities and early in his ministry was given his indigenous name Xwelix which means “fly.” Some of Jim’s passions in life were woodworking, collecting stamps and BC post cancellations. Jim was an avid BC history buff and storyteller. The family would like to thank all of his caregivers. Funeral services will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral in Kamloops BC (360 Nicola St.) on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kamloops SPCA. Online condolences may be made at www.tvfh.ca
Thank You
We would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone who helped ensure that our son Sheldon Staehli’s celebration of life was a great success. We held the celebration of life in the beautiful and well manicured Logan Lake campground. We hope that the District and the Campground will continue to offer this incredible venue for all kinds of celebrations in the future. To the campground staff who were always available and willing to help as needed and to the Rec Centre staff, for their help with tables and chairs, we thank you! A special thank you to Charlene Vandean who went above and beyond to ensure we had the whole upper campground to ourselves for the long weekend. We would also like to thank all the kind people who helped in one way or another to make Sheldon’s celebration so special. Thank you to Cheryl and Shawn Drennen for the thoughtful and special picture canvas they made up for us. And to all the friends and family who came from near and far to share Sheldon’s celebration with us. Thank you so very much, Rolf and Loretta Staehli
The Angel on Your Shoulder
BY JACKIE HUSTON LENA, WISCONSIN
There’s an angel on your shoulder
Though you may not know she’s there, She watches over you day and night And keeps you in her care.
There’s an angel on your shoulder Watching you learn and grow
Keeping you safe from danger And nurturing your soul.
She’ll be there through your triumphs She’ll dance on clouds with pride, She’ll hold your hand through disappointments and fears,
Standing faithfully by your side.
In her lifetime this angel was strong and true, And stood up for what was right.
In your life you’ll be faced with decisions and trials And she’ll shine down her guiding light. Life holds so much in store for you, So remember as you grow older,
There are no heights you cannot reach
‘Cause there’s an angel on your shoulder.
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Harry Madden
Jean Klepachek
Sadly, in the early hours of August 18, 2018 Harry Madden passed into the arms of the angels at the age of 85 years old.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my beloved Mom, Jean on August 12, 2018. She was born in Lacombe, Alberta on October 4, 1932. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband Peter on October 3, 2016.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Rosemarie "Rosebud", daughters Lisa and Lynda (Tim) Vigor, granddaughter Rosemarie "Twinkle" Vigor, great-grandson Jaxon and nephew John Major (Tanya). His humour and colorful personality will be missed by many. After losing a leg in service with the British Army, he came to Canada (Winnipeg) to reunite with his sisters, eventually making his way to Vancouver where he met and married his Rosebud in 1963. His cockney sense of humour left almost all that met him with a smile or a laugh. His kindness and generosity touched many lives in Kamloops throughout the years. Harry was breaking boundaries of his handicap before it was fashionable to do so, and never let losing his leg limit his dreams or aspirations. He was a great example as he taught us there was no such thing as a disability, just an opportunity to put your mind in gear and come up with an alternative plan! Over the years, he enjoyed his time as a volunteer with St. John's Ambulance, bowling and playing darts in the Kamloops Dart league. His most recent passion was spending time with his family, fulfilling his lifelong dream of having a little place on Shuswap Lake. Service to be held at St. John Vianney Parish on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11:00 am, officiated by Msgr. Jerry Desmond, followed by a tea and light lunch. Harry has requested no black and all are invited to dress casual in their favourite sports jersey. Open invitation to all who knew him to an old-fashioned Irish wake at 2552 Tupela Dr., Kamloops, BC later that afternoon. In lieu of flowers, the family request that you donate to the Veterans charity of your choice. Rest now dad, you deserve it! Condolences may be left for the family at: www.firstmemorialkamloops.com
Jean attended Enderby High School, where she was President of the Student Body, played basketball and won awards for drama. She attended Victoria Normal for her teacher training, which she continued a teaching career for 25 years. Peter and Jean were married in 1956. Together they were blessed with 60 years of happy times raising their two precious daughters Betty Jean and Donna Diane and later on there were four grandkids Mitch, Heather, Duncan and Jay. Her hobbies included square dancing, swimming, gardening and sewing. She and Peter travelled across Canada, to Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, Cuba and also took three cruises. Jean was a member of Pine Ridge Golf Course and enjoyed spending time with her many friends. She was involved with the retired teachers, Operation Red Nose and the BC Hydro Power Pioneers, which she was instrumental in forming the Kamloops Branch and was President for several years. Interment of Jean’s cremated remains will take place on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 177 Tranquille Road, Kamloops. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jean would be appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Foundation or the Kamloops Hospice Association. Condolences may be expressed at: www.firstmemorialkamloops.com Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial, Kamloops 250-554-2429
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In Loving Memory of
Wm (Bill) Valli 1933 – 2017
1949 – 2015
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I have been happily living in Kamloops since 1991. In 1992 I began working as a funeral director and joined Schoening Funeral Service in August 2000. I am honoured to be of assistance to so many families in their time of need. In my spare time I am involved with the Kamloops Blazer Hockey Booster club. I also hold the position of Treasurer of our Kamloops HOG Chapter.
Pasquale Battistella 1931 -2018 Pasquale Battistella, 87, husband, father, nonno, and dear friend to all that knew him passed quietly on August 23, 2018 with his family by his side. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years Anna, his two children Tina (Nick), Dan (Shelley) and his four grandchildren Connor, Meagan, Tyson and Jarret. He was predeceased by his parents Antonio and Concetta as well as his brother Gaetano. Pasquale was born in Lanciano, Italy in 1931 where he lived and worked until he immigrated to Canada in 1957. Upon arriving at the Halifax port, with all of his possessions in one suitcase, he immediately moved to Saskatchewan to work for the railroad with a number of fellow Italians. Soon after, he settled in Regina, Saskatchewan until 1970 when the call of the west was too great to ignore. Pasquale loved the mountains and outdoors and embraced all that the Kamloops area had to offer. He made his career in the construction industry and later opened his own construction company building many homes in and around the Kamloops area.
Today you are missed As you were loved. And you were loved so much.
I miss your forever smile and all the fun we had hiking. I miss the warm hugs. We all miss you very much.
You are forever in my heart.
Dearly missed and always remembered.
Always Darrel
Love Ann and family
Regina “Reggie” Baker
Pasquale was a kind and gentle man, making many friends along the way. His hard work ethic was noticed by all. Even in his retirement years he spent many days helping to maintain the Colombo Hall, where he was a proud member of Kam-Italian community. He always enjoyed a good game of cards or bocce, time fishing and hunting and the occasional glass of homemade vino. If any of us were ever looking for him, we would find him in his workshop or the wine cellar. In later years, we’d often find him chatting with lady luck at the casino. He will be always remembered as a loving husband, father and nonno and whose greatest passion was his family and helping others. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 635 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC, on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 11:00 am followed by a celebration of life for friends and family at the Colombo Lodge, 814 Lorne St, Kamloops, BC. The family wishes to thank the staff at Pine Grove Care Centre for the loving care he received there. Should friends desire, donations to the Pine Grove Care Centre would be appreciated in his memory. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com.
The family of Regina “Reggie” Baker are saddened to announce, she said good-bye August 19, 2018 at 9:25 p.m. A special thank you to all her friends, caregivers and all those in her community, she was greatly appreciative for all your support and care over the years. Mom, will be missed!
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I’m Glad I Touched Shoulders With You From Bob White’s Scrapbook
There’s a comforting thought at the close of the day When I’m weary and lonely and sad That sort of grips hold of this crusty old heart And bids it be merry and glad. It gets in my soul, and it drives out the blues, And finally thrills through and through. It’s just a sweet memory that chants the refrain, “I’m glad I touched shoulders with you.” Did you know you were brave, Did you know you were strong, Did you know there was one leaning hard, Did you know that I listened and waited and prayed And was cheered by your simplest word? Did you know that I longed for that smile on your face, For the sound of your voice ringing true, Did you know I grew stronger and better because I had merely touched shoulders with you? I am glad that I live; that I battle and strive For a place that I know I must fill; I’m thankful for sorrows I’ll meet with a grin What fortune may send good or ill; I may not have wealth, I may not be great but I know I shall always be true, For I have in my life that courage you gave, When once I touched shoulders with you.
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Lorraine Marguerite Archibald August 30, 1931 – August 20, 2018 (when a bell rings an angel gets its wings) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorraine Archibald. She peacefully passed away in the presence of her loving family on August 20, 2018 in Kamloops, BC at the age of 86.
Lorraine always kept herself very busy. She was always cooking, baking and cleaning and lending a hand to whomever needed it. She loved to play cards and played a mean game of canasta and skipbo. She also loved to go to bingo and enjoyed the odd trip to the casino.
Lorraine is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Leigh, daughter Jackie (Brian) of Kamloops, BC, granddaughters Shauna (Cory) of Kamloops, BC Lorraine had the ability to light up a room with and Amanda of Victoria, BC, great-grandchildren her smile. She loved unconditionally and spent a lifetime building memories with everyone she knew. Layne, Connor and Henley of Kamloops, BC. She also leaves to mourn, her brother-in-law Hugh She now rests with the angels and we know that of Kelowna, her niece Sharon of Edmonton and her wings are protecting each and everyone of us. nephews Joel (Kelly) of Teulon and Dean (Susan) of Until we meet again mom we will be watching for Saskatoon and many friends that Lorraine has made the hummingbirds. throughout her life.
The family would also like to express heartfelt thanks Lorraine was predeceased by her parents John A. and appreciation to the nurses and Dr’s of 5 South and Hazel Campbell, her brothers Les (Kay) and at RIH who went above and beyond in their care of Lionel (Faye) and sister Vivian (Elmer), sister-in-law mom. Special thanks also to Dr. Cribb and Dianne for their support and care. Marg and niece Sandi. Lorraine was born in Teulon, Manitoba on August There will be a Celebration of Life which will be 30, 1931. Her early years were spent growing up held in the Grande Hall at The Hamlets in Westsyde, 3255 Overlander Drive, Kamloops, BC on Saturday, in Teulon. September 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm. She met Leigh in 1959 on a blind date that her girlfriend set up and the rest was history. They married In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to in 1961 in Teulon, Manitoba. They began their new life the Canadian Cancer Society, the Alzheimer’s together in Dauphin, Manitoba. In 1962 they moved to Association or a charity of the donor’s choice. Brandon and started their family. In 1964 we moved to Condolences may be sent to the Edmonton which was the start of her tour of all four family at DrakeCremation.com. western provinces. We finally ended up in Kamloops in 1972 where Lorraine was able to set up permanent (250) 377-8225 roots and make lifelong friendships.
Thomas James (Tom) Anderson August 25, 1928 – August 22, 2018 Tom is survived by his loving wife Irene, his daughters Louise (Kurt), Lynn (Doug), Lonnie (Bruce), Shelly (Ted), nine grandchildren and their spouses, twentyone great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Scott in 2007. Tom had a love for horses from an early age that carried throughout his life. He was an avid horseman and trainer of chuckwagon and race horses throughout the BC Interior. He won many awards, probably the most notable and the one he was proudest of, was winning the Pony Chuckwagon World Championship in Spokane, Washington in 1965 with a team he owned and drove himself. No service by his request. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
In Loving Memory
Michele Erin Schmit Triplett December 7, 1960 - July 25, 2018 In the wee hours on July 25, 2018, the ever lovely, feisty, fierce, funny Michele Erin Schmit Triplett, passed away quietly in her sleep, at her home in Pritchard, BC. Michele was born on December 7,1960 In Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Michele is survived by her beloved husband, best friend, and soulmate Glen (Glenster) Triplett and their furbabies Clovis, Casper and Pepper. Michele is also survived by her sisters Charlene, Karla (Neil), Karen, and her brother Kevin (Karen) and her aunt Sister Roberta Lapierre as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Michele also leaves behind a multitude of great friends who became like family to her, and, who loved her dearly. Michele was predeceased by her mother Marcelle Lapierre Tomlin and her father Kenneth Schmit. Michele will be sorely missed by those who knew her well and loved her exuberant, colorful, loving spirit, sense of humour and quirkiness. She was as strong as she was gentle, and was beyond kind, sweet and left her mark on all she met. Michele loved sunflowers and roses and was thrilled to have recently moved to their new piece of paradise, where she planted sunflowers to christen their new home. Donations in lieu of flowers, can be made to the Red Cross or SPCA in Michele’s name. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 1:00pm to 7:00pm at Tumbleweeds Pub, 5220 Bogetti Place, Kamloops, BC for close friends and family – by rsvp to fpjays@live.ca A live band starts at 8:00pm for further celebration. RIP sweet Angel, as long as your name is spoken, you will never be forgotten. "The most beautiful people we have ever known, are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known loss and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen." Elisabeth Kubler-Ross On line condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com.
Alfred John Spencer Alfred John Spencer of Kamloops, BC, peacefully passed away on August 19, 2018, just shy of 90 years old, surrounded by his loving family. Alf is survived by his loving wife of over 61 years, Joan Spencer, his children Bradley (Tara) of Kamloops, Tod of Vancouver, Daryl of Kelowna, Linda of White Rock and Courtney of Burnaby, as well as grandchildren Christine, Tom (Vickie), Catherine, Cadan, Devin (Natalie), and Granger, and three great-grandchildren. Alf was predeceased by his parents, two sisters and their spouses. Alf was born in Duncan, BC, and raised in Nanaimo. He graduated from UBC in 1954 from pharmacy. Over the years Alf resided in Quesnel (where he met and married Joan), Williams Lake, Kamloops, Lillooet and 100 Mile House where in all he owned or managed drug stores and pharmacies. During his first stint in Kamloops, he spent 13 years at the downtown Woodwards. He spent his final 15 years in Kamloops as well. Alf was active in all communities, and always had time to talk with the people he met, whether at work, in his neighbourhood, through his travels to other countries, or out fishing. Alf’s passion of fly fishing began at age 10, and lasted 80 years. At Alf’s request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alf’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or a charity of your choice. When you think of Alf, raise a wee dram of scotch, and smile.
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IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES
If I knew it would be the last time That I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly And pray the Lord, your soul to keep.
But just in case I might be wrong, And today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you And I hope we never forget.
If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss And call you back for one more.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, Young or old alike, And today may be the last chance You get to hold your loved one tight.
If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.
So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, Why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, You’ll surely regret the day,
If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute To stop and say “I love you,” Instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.
That you didn’t take that extra time For a smile, a hug, or a kiss And you were too busy to grant someone, What turned out to be their one last wish.
If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away.
So hold your loved ones close today, And whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them And that you’ll always hold them dear
For surely there’s always tomorrow To make up for an oversight, And we always get a second chance To make everything just right.
Take time to say “I’m sorry,” “Please forgive me,” “Thank you,” or “It’s okay.” And if tomorrow never comes, You’ll have no regrets about today. © Norma Cornett Marek ~ 1989
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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