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The Cooper family has plans to transform the site of the recently closed Bowlertime and Dirty Jersey pub into a focal point in North Kamloops — the Cooper Centre. New housing in Brocklehurst to support the project is also in the works, representing the family’s $40-million investment in the area between the two initiatives. Cooper Family Foundation president and CEO Nelly Dever announced the developments Monday at the Eighth Street location, which is pegged as the future home of Kamloops Search and Rescue and the B.C. Search Dog Association, the next two recipients of the Cooper Family Foundation’s Wings Above Kamloops project. Wings Above Kamloops sees the Cooper Family Foundation raise money through the family’s
real estate projects and use the proceeds for worthy causes. The first of the foundation’s endeavour was last year’s silent auction of a new home in Aberdeen, with money raised going to help fund a $1.4-million expansion at the Marjorie Snowden Willoughby Memorial Hospice Home. Dignitaries and other visitors gathered for Monday’s announcement of the next two recipients were given tours of the currently gutted 11,780-square-foot space, which is being retrofitted to accommodate KSAR and the search dog association. “We’ve been working on it for months,” Dever told KTW. The facility will contain a 3,000 square-foot canine physical training centre, regional command centre for KSAR, lecture hall, board room, decompression station and 3,500 square-foot vehicle bays. The two organizations will
move in some time in 2020, with their rent being covered by the Cooper family. With most of the building sitting empty six months ago, the foundation approached the family about using the space for the next Wings Above Kamloops recipients. “When we saw that it was a good fit for the search teams because of the size of the building and access to the highway, we saw a new vision for the site itself,” Dever said. The Cooper family has owned the property for decades and has other development plans for the site. A day care will open in the former bowling alley and there are plans to add a two-storey, 25-stall parkade and a Tim Hortons outlet in the parking lot. “The whole site will be reconfigured,” Dever said.
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The Soccer Quest facility will for now remain in the west side of the building. Cooper Companies president Tod Cooper said there will be a completely different look to the property at Eighth Street and York Avenue once it is redeveloped. “There’ll be a lot of changes to the slopes, landscaping and facia and lights,” he said. Helping to fund the 2019 Wings Above Kamloops project will be the sale of 73 new homes in Brocklehurst that the Cooper family will build on a nine-acre parcel of land next to the Ord Road dog park. Dubbed the Catalpa Community, named for one of 22 trees on the site, five styles of level-entry homes, two types of ranchers, two versions of singlefamily homes and a duplex will be built. Ten thousand dollars from the sale of each home will be donated to the Cooper Family Foundation top help fund constructing the new home of the Kamloops Search and Rescue and the B.C. Search Dog Association. The housing will be listed
at below average prices in Kamloops, as opposed to the bid system the Cooper family had in place for last year’s house on Bentall Drive in Aberdeen that supported the hospice project. A groundbreaking ceremony for Catalpa Community is expected in the fall of 2019. Dever said it was an easy decision to pick KSAR and the search dog association because they “give selflessly and never ask for anything back.” Cooper said those groups are always ready to go out and save people, noting there have been high-profile cases involving KSAR in the last year, such as missing Sun Peaks resident Ryan Shtuka. “It just became obvious as we were getting ready to hand over the fully finished hospice that these groups should be the next beneficiaries,” Cooper said. KSAR search manager Alan Hobler told KTW the donation provides a place their members can call their own, noting the facility will be the first permanent location the organization has had since its inception in the 1970s. “The city’s been providing us with facilities, so we haven’t been
paying rent, but they’ve always been temporary and we’ve been moved around a lot,” Hobler said. Mike Ritcey with the BC Search Dog Association said the facility will be used as a training space for dogs from across the province and beyond, increasing the group’s capacity to serve as an internationally recognized dog team. “This is going to change the game,” he told KTW, noting the association has no dedicated indoor space anywhere in the province. The Cooper Family Foundation was started in 2017 by the Cooper family, which was behind the Cooper’s Foods stores that permeated the city’s landscape for decades. In 1999, the family sold the grocery store chain to Overwaitea and has since been involved in property development. Cooper described the North Shore as “a hidden gem” that will attract plenty of attention as the city continues to grow. “This is not the end of our involvement in North Kamloops,” he said. “This is just the beginning.”
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Council has paved the way for a series of public transit changes, beginning this fall and continuing through 2020, including subsidized fares for low-income residents, the elimination of transfers, route improvements and expanded transit hours annually for regular and custom (HandyDart and door-to-door) service. A one-year supportive transportation pilot program will see up to 1,000 residents get transit fares at 15 per cent of regular cost. City social development supervisor Natalie Serl detailed the City Pass, which will cost lowincome residents $80 per year and can be paid in four quarterly instalments. Passes will be offerred on a referral basis based on income — about $21,000 for one-person households, $39,000 for families of four and up to the mid$50,000 range for larger families. Serl told KTW the program will come at no additional costs to the city, but will break down barriers for those who cannot afford to get around the city. “The costs of transportation is one of the biggest obstacles to accessing these activities [recreation, work, schools and parks],” Serl said. Council also approved a new transit fare structure, previously deferred to Tuesday’s com-
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A 19-hectare blaze that erupted near railway tracks east of Kamloops on Sunday is not expected to grow any larger. The Buse Creek fire broke out early Sunday afternoon on the south side of the South Thompson River, near the Highway 1 junction with Highway 97. “It’s being held at 19 hectares,” fire information officer Hannah Swift said, noting 18 personnel were at the scene on Monday morning. “With the resources we have committed right now, it’s not
likely to spread beyond that boundary.” A witness who spoke to KTW on the condition of anonymity said he was golfing at Rivershore Golf Links when he saw three puffs of smoke near the CN-operated spur line headed south to Vernon. “A train went by probably just before 1 o’clock,” he said. “There were three different spots that had smoke going up, probably 75 yards apart from each other.” A few minutes later, the man said, he saw flames. His golf partner called 911 to report the blaze. “It took off from there,” he said. “Once we finished, that was when the first bomber hit it —
probably an hour-15, an hourand-a-half after we called it in. It took a long time.” A CN spokesman said he had been made aware of the blaze, but noted the investigation is in its early stages. “CN crews are co-operating with provincial officials investigating a grass fire,” Jonathan Abecassis said. “As per our standard procedure after a fire has occurred near CN tracks, we are inspecting the track for damage and patrolling for hot spots.” Abecassis said a train that passed through the area on Sunday afternoon is also undergoing a full inspection and its crew is being interviewed.
Blaze destroys company’s trucks Locals came to the aid of LeBeau Bros. Logging Ltd. when three of the company’s trucks went up in flames Friday night. At about 8 p.m., multiple explosions were heard and thick black smoke was seen billowing into the sky from the company’s yard on Shuswap Road, near the Lafarge plant, east of the city limits.
LeBeau Bros. Logging Ltd. confirmed on their Facebook page that three trucks had caught fire. “Thanks to everyone who came out to help tonight,” Tracy LeBeau wrote on the page, alongside photos of the fire. “Words can’t express our appreciation. We’ll let you guys know, when we do, what caused it. As of now, thee trucks gone. Good
news, nobody injured.” LeBeau told KTW people in the area responded to the fire, with one neighbour bringing in his water truck to knock down the flames. She said there were also passers-by who jumped into one of the trucks that wasn’t on fire, moving it out of harm’s way when they saw the blaze.
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No cause could be determined for a fire that started in the hedges between two homes in a North Kamloops trailer park on Friday night, sending an elderly resident to hospital. The fire spread from cedar trees to a mobile home, the exterior of which appeared to have sustained the most damage. A point of origin was found, but there wasn’t any piece of evidence to point to a cause, Kamloops Fire Rescue fire investigator Lyle Weninger told KTW. He said there’s no reason to suspect the fire was
suspiciously set given the lack of evidence. “You can’t really speculate, but obviously it was something that had a spark and heat,” Weninger said. Firefighters were called to the mobile home fire in Foothills Estates in Brocklehurst, near Singh Street and Ord Road, at about 8 p.m. and the fire was knocked down within an hour. A firefighter at the scene confirmed one woman was taken to hospital with burn injuries. Calls to Interior Health regarding the woman’s condition have not been returned to KTW. Residents at the scene said the woman taken to hospital lived next door to the property that caught fire and may have been trying to put it out.
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tions started prior to that with the co-operation of the former owners. McArthur said there’s “not much� to do inside because the last business was so well kept. “We’re pretty much just painting and adding our own stuff to it,� she said. The bistro’s menu will offer pub-style food and the restaurant is licensed to serve alcohol. McArthur lived in Kamloops in her teenage years and is returning to be closer to family. She and Workman previously owned a hair salon in Edmonton. The restaurant business is new to both of them, but the concept behind the bistro is something McArthur has seen succeed before, with so-called bikini baristas, which have done well in Seattle and other locations in the United States. In Kamloops, McArthur said, there is nothing like the bikini bistro and she is confident it will
succeed. “For sure it will. I just know,� she said. Although McArthur does anticipate some pushback over the skimpy outfits, she is not sure yet how she will handle it. “It’s obviously going to come from the women. I’m hoping the women aren’t going to feel like they can’t come here and enjoy themselves. I want them to be here and to be comfortable. It’s going to be a good atmosphere,� she said. As for potential problem customers, McArthur said she will seek the support of her two cooks. “They’re big boys,� she said. As for men at front of house, McArthur said she’s hoping the bikini part of the concept will keep them from applying. “I hope to God no man comes in and wants a job — and if they do, then we’re going to have a special night for that,� she said, laughing.
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mpaired driving is at its lowest levels since statistics have been tracked in Canada. But drinking and driving is still happening often enough to cause crashes, injuries and deaths — and often enough to be concerning. May 14 to May 20 is National Road Safety Week and the Canada Safety Council’s messaging this year is that impairment and driving don’t mix. “When you get behind the wheel in a state of intoxication, whether from alcohol or drugs, you put your own life as well as the lives of other road users in danger,” the council noted in a press release. The council pointed to the latest available Statistics Canada information that found an annual rate of 200 impaired driving incidents per 100,000 population. The safety council notes that while Canada’s impaired driving rate is decreasing, it’s still the leading criminal cause of death and injury in the country. The safety council acknowledges the different dangers caused by alcohol and cannabis impairment, noting drunk drivers can tend to speed and drive recklessly, whereas stoned drivers may have slower reaction times and drive unpredictably, stopping at lights and stop signs for longer periods. “When mixed with alcohol, the impairing effects can become multiplicative and exponentially more dangerous,” the release noted. “Don’t take the risk. If you’re driving, stay sober.” It’s important to remember that with impaired driving, the risk isn’t only in getting caught. As drivers, we have a responsibility not only to ourselves, but to all other motorists making their way around our roads.
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n my column in March, I talked about community and how intentional action can lead to change. I also mentioned how much I reflected on this concept as we (council and staff) worked through the 2018-2022 strategic planning process. I know strategic planning isn’t glamorous and likely sounds fairly boring, but it’s critically important. This is the plan that will guide staff direction and activity. It is the plan that guides council priorities and decisions for the next three-and-a-half years. You will see this plan in your neighbourhoods and your lives on a daily basis, so I wanted to take this opportunity to try to break it down now that it has officially been adopted by council. I can say without hesitation this plan is the product of the nine individuals trusted to lead the community and we are united in the vision and priorities it contains. There are a lot of words in the plan, but the seven I believe are some of the most important are those we chose to reflect our shared values: respect, collaboration, teamwork, optimism, trust, accountability and innovation. At first blush, this might seem like a generic list. I assure you this list reflects what we are most passionate about. We started with more than 30 words, landed on these seven and are committed to keeping these values front of mind as we
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CITY HALL move ahead with our attention focused on our four priorities: • Governance and accountability: the main thrust of this is accountability and engaging residents in council’s priorities (as I am doing here). • Livability: our goal is to maintain a high quality of life for an inclusive, healthy and diverse community. • Vibrant economy: supporting a diverse, vibrant and resilient economy. As the council liaison to the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, I’m looking forward to exploring how we can work together in support of this priority. • Environmental leadership: leading by example, making sustainable choices to minimize our environmental footprint. The priorities above are, intentionally, broad. There are then focus areas under each priority and the amount of activity under each focus area quickly grows once tangible projects and actions are added under each focus area.
I hope you’re still with me. Trust me, I’m not trying to bore you to tears. I firmly believe it’s critical for the community to understand the areas of focus going forward. Knowing the focus for the next few years will allow for a common understanding and (I’m hoping) facilitate community-driven idea generation that aligns with these areas. The areas of focus under each priority are: • Governance and accountability: focus on asset management, community engagement, external relationships and fiscal responsibility. • Livability: focus on arts, culture and heritage, healthy community, housing, inclusivity, places and spaces and safety. • Vibrant economy: focus on business health, economic strength and partnerships. • Environmental leadership: focus on climate action, sustainability and transportation. It is a lot of information to digest. I encourage you to reach out to me or any other councillor to ask questions or get more information. Now that this plan is in place, I’m excited to explore the possibilities in moving Kamloops forward. We are a city of tremendous character and potential and I think our options are immense. Sadie Hunter is a Kamloops councillor. She can be reached by email at shunter@kamloops.ca. To comment on this column, email editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com.
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PREPARING FOR WHAT THE SUMMER MAY BRING Editor: While we are enjoying the beauty of spring in Kamloops, many of us are also dreading the potential for another problematic wildfire season. The warm spring we are having has created drier conditions in the valley bottoms that can increase wildfire risk. Historically, it is unusual to have three bad forest fire years in a row. It’s still too early to tell whether recent blazes are harbingers of yet another record-breaking fire season for the province. The past two years saw four per cent of B.C.’s forested area lost to wildfires, according to Mike Flannigan, a professor with the Department of Renewable Resources and director of the Western Partnership for Wildland Fire Science at the University of Alberta. Here’s how we can prepare for whatever this summer brings: 1. Do all you can to prevent wildfires from starting in the first place, as nearly half are caused by humans. Build and extinguish campfires safely. Carefully extinguish all cigarettes. Follow local regulations if you burn trash or debris. 2. Most people spend 90 per cent of their time indoors, so clean indoor air is important. Avoid burning candles and keep windows closed. You could consider purchasing a free-standing HEPA air filter to improve indoor air quality. 3. Check with your HVAC service provider in terms of the best furnace filters if you have a forced-air home
system. 4. Know where to find cleaner air in your community if you cannot keep the air in your home safe. Shopping malls, libraries and other public buildings are considerations. 5. Check local air quality reports and listen and watch for news or health warnings about smoke. Environment Canada recommends that at Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) levels of 10+, people should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors. You can check AQHI daily by putting “Kamloops AQHI” in your search engine. 6. If you are in a high-risk group, such as pregnant women, the elderly, young children and those with chronic lung or heart conditions, an AQHI of 7 to 10 should alert you to avoid exertional activities outdoors. 7. If you have to be outside on a high AQHI day, consider an N95 mask, which can help protect you from particulate matter. It has to be fitted properly. If you have a chronic lung or heart condition, you should ask your doctor about the increased work of breathing when using an N95 mask. I hope some of this information is helpful in preparing for the summer ahead. Along with the other members of Kamloops Physicians for a Healthy Environment, I wish you a safe and enjoyable summer. Dr. Grant Del Begio Kamloops
A BATTLE OF DAVID VS. GOLIATH Editor: Three months ago, many constituents in Cathy McLeod’s Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding received her quarterly MP mailout. This particular issue was detailing her tour of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion route from Edmonton to Burnaby. Perhaps Trans Mountain was picking up her tab because she only spoke about her visits with pro-expansion people. We didn’t know about her tour and we live on the pipeline in Little Fort. We would have appreciated the opportunity to voice our concerns. Like 424 other constituents, I took the time to fill out her questionnaire and specifically requested a call back from her. Not surprisingly, I heard nothing. Out of 424 constituents who answered her survey, 25 of us (call us Davids) are truly concerned about tarsands
expansion (the reason we need pipeline expansion) and the predicted detriment to our environment. We believe the intergovernmental scientists who are warning of catastrophic consequences if we don’t wake up immediately and take drastic measures to maintain global warming within 1.5 C of preindustrial levels. Proponents cite job creation. What is the advantage of creating high-paying jobs for people that take them away from their families to live in camps? I suspect life in these camps leads to unhealthy lifestyles for some. What becomes of all those big wages? Big pickup trucks, boats, RVs and toys, huge mortgages, escalating debt, substance abuse, broken families and so forth. Remember those bumper stickers in Alberta? “Please, God, let there be another oil boom and I promise this time I
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won’t blow it.” We’ve been dealing with Trans Mountain for the past 31 years as the pipeline bisects our property in Little Fort. People keep asking us what kind of a deal we have struck with Trans Mountain for the proposed expansion. We have no deal. Our conscience will not allow us to be part of a project that is significantly contributing to the mass destruction of our planet. Our hope is finding a way to hinder and prolong the process to the point Goliath will finally see the light and this insane project will be scrapped. I implore readers to think hard about our future on this planet. Pay attention, do some research and maybe re-evaluate your position on the Trans Mountain expansion project. Like it or not, we’re all in this together. Kathy Karlstrom Little Fort
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A man police say was connected to murdered Red Scorpions gang co-founder Konaam Shirzad is in a Kamloops courtroom this week for a two-day preliminary inquiry. Brandon Chappell is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possessing a firearm without a licence, as well as three counts of possession of property obtained by crime. The two-day preliminary inquiry began on Tuesday and is being held for a judge to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. The 31-year-old Chappell has previously been described by police and in court as a member of the Red Scorpions gang, a criminal organization from the Lower Mainland that has been active in
Kamloops in recent years. The charges against Chappell stem from a high-profile investigation into Red Scorpions co-founder Shirzad, who was shot to death outside his Guerin Creek home in Kamloops in September 2017. No arrests have been made, but police have identified “viable suspects,” according to prosecutors. A Kamloops gym owned by Shirzad was the target of a police raid in January 2017. The investigation into the Red Scorpions began in December 2016, when a significant amount of cash was found by Mounties after a vehicle was pulled over near Merritt. Evidence heard at Chappell’s preliminary inquiry is protected by a courtordered ban on publication, but the Crown has previously laid out much of the investigation into his alleged offences.
The traffic stop led to search warrants being executed at a number of Kamloops locations, including Shirzad’s gym. Erwin Dagle, 24, another alleged member of the Red Scorpions under Shirzad’s leadership, was sentenced in February to spend a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to seven counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking. Dagle was arrested and charged as part of the same investigation that snared Chappell, police have said. Dagle and Chappell are believed to have been working closely with Shirzad prior to his murder — an incident believed to have set off a series of events that culminated in an unprecedented rash of gang violence in the city in late 2018 and early 2019. Shirzad was one of three founders of the Red Scorpions, the gang behind the 2007 Surrey Six slayings.
Killer to learn fate Friday KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
A judge will decide this Friday how long a convicted Kamloops killer will spend behind bars before becoming eligible for parole. Cody Foster, 26, was stabbed to death on Feb. 11, 2017, in a trailer at an RV park in east Kamloops. Stephen George Fraser, 58, was arrested a short time after Foster’s death and has been in custody since Foster’s death. Fraser was convicted of second-
degree murder following a B.C. Supreme Court trial late last year. Fraser stabbed Foster to death while visiting him, jurors heard at trial. Foster sustained multiple stab wounds and lacerations to his face and neck, as well as a broken jaw, nose and skull. A second-degree murder conviction carries with it an automatic life sentence, but it is up to B.C. Supreme Court Justice Len Marchand to determine how long Fraser will serve before becoming eligible for parole.
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Police investigating potential child-luring in North Kamloops KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
Kamloops Mounties are investigating a possible child luring incident in North Kamloops. Staff Sgt. Michel Grondin said police received a report on Friday that at about 12:30 p.m., two women in a newer model white Honda sedan with a radio antenna on the rear, and with a white/brown Jack Russell terrier dog in the back seat, approached and spoke to two boy students near Arthur Hatton elementary. Grondin said the two young boys were invited to pet the dog. “The occupants of the vehicle drove away hastily when school staff approach the area,” Grondin said.
“The women were strangers to the youths.” Anybody with information on the incident is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at 250-8283000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477, quoting Kamloops RCMP file No. 2019-14320. Friday’s incident was the second recent suspicious circumstances call involving children. On April 23, at about 8:30 p.m., the driver of a pickup truck stopped beside a 13-yearold girl who was walking near Gleneagles Drive and Skagit Place in Sahali. The driver claimed to be a friend of the girl’s mother. He claimed the girl’s mother had been looking for her and offered her a ride home.
The girl declined. The girl could not see the driver because of the height of the truck, but noted he had a “gruff smoker’s voice.” The vehicle is a white Ford four-door pickup truck. It was lifted/jacked up with very shiny chrome-coloured wheels and shiny door handles that were approximately five feet from the ground. The girl also noted the truck has very bright yellow headlights. Kamloops RCMP wants to hear from residents who live on Gleneagles Drive between Summit Drive and Springhill Drive and have surveillance cameras that show passing vehicles.
Stolen goods found on Parkcrest KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
Kamloops Mounties have uncovered a cache of stolen items and have arrested a suspect after executing a search warrant at a North Shore home last week. An investigation by the RCMP’s crime-reduction unit led police to believe stolen property was being stored in the home
in the 2000-block of Parkcrest Avenue. After obtaining a search warrant, police descended on the home on Thursday and discovered what Cpl. Jodi Shelkie called “a plethora of builders’ tools, survey equipment and stolen mail,” along with an undisclosed amount of counterfeit American currency. Two men were in the home
at the time, one of whom was released. The other man, a 36-year-old from Kamloops known to police, was arrested. “It is difficult to put a monetary value on the amount of stolen items recovered today,” Shelkie said, noting police are in the process of matching serial numbers to items that have previously been reported stolen.
Solar panels stolen in broad daylight KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
Kamloops Mounties are searching for solar panel thieves. Police say someone stole solar panels from four electronic message boards in the Cherry Creek area just west of Kamloops, with the thefts occurring in April 30 and May 9. As a result, the safety of those
driving in the area has been compromised. The solar panels were removed from signs in the area of Highway 1 and Greenstone Mountain Road, near Cherry Creek. The signs display messages for drivers regarding traffic safety as it relates to construction crews working to replace bridges that were damaged or
washed out during last spring’s flooding. The latest theft — on May 9 — occurred in broad daylight, some time between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Kamloops Mounties are asking anybody with information or dash-cam footage to call 250314-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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to congestion on the Yellowhead Highway, Casimir said she is not concerned. Driving on the highway is different from driving on the reserve, she said, which has little safety lighting and few stop signs and sidewalks. The area has people walking frequently in the area, including kids who take the bus. Casimir is asking motorists to use caution, reduce speed and respect traffic and routing signage. In response to the move, some people have gone online to complain about the inconvenience. Others have posted outright racist comments. Casimir said one driver stopped and yelled profanities related to the Salish Road access issue at an elder, who was outside with grandchildren at the time. “It was not his fault,” Casimir said. She said the band consulted with businesses in the area, from which she has not heard any negative feedback. She said it is not the band’s intention to cause further hinderance related to the city’s construction project, but noted safety comes first. “Before making a negative statement, find out the facts and why we’re doing it,” Casimir said. “It’s not to cause further hinderance. It’s about community safety. It’s about keeping people safe and peaceful enjoyment.” INSERT DATE: MAY 15
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remind motorists to “drive like your children live here.” “We’ve always had problems with speeders throughout the area and congestion, give or take, depending on what day of the week it was,” Casimir said. Drivers use the residential roads of the reserve to avoid busy Yellowhead Highway, made busier with the downtown project. Asked if limiting access would add
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dents since the beginning of the city’s West Victoria Street reconstruction project downtown and called traffic impacts “unbelievably significant” as drivers seek alternate routes to and from downtown. However, traffic travelling through the reserve was a problem before the downtown street project began last month. The band in recent months sought to reduce speed by posting signs around the reserve to
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The annual Emergency Services Day at Aberdeen Mall on the weekend featured Kamloops RCMP, Kamloops Fire Rescue, BC Conservation Officer Service, BC Ambulance Service, City of Kamloops and more
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Free transit for upcoming special events in city Transit will be free in Kamloops during three special events this spring and summer. During Bike to Work Week, which will fun from May 27 to June 2, those commuting with their bike and those carrying their bicycle helmets will be able to catch the bus at no charge. In addition, transit will be
free on Canada Day (July 1) and during Ribfest, which takes place from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11. Service schedules for those dates will be available online at bctransit.com/Kamloops. The free transit days came about due to large crowds that attend the two downtown events, coupled with the ongo-
New route popular Tk’emlups te Secwepemc residents want the new Mount Paul bus route extended later into the evening. Tk’emlups Chief Rosanne Casimir told KTW feedback since the Mount Paul No. 18’s inception in September has been positive, but she noted some residents would like to see the service’s hours extended . The route, which travels hourly from the downtown Lansdowne transit exchange via the Yellowhead Highway to Sun Rivers and through the reserve before looping back downtown, first leaves Lansdowne at 7 a.m. and returns at the exchange by 7 p.m. Casimir said the service will have its first annual review within the next two months, at which time the possibility of extending the route by an hour or two will be discussed. “We want to be able to work with everybody and see where it’s at, how it’s working, do we need to look at the different stops, do we need to tweak them,” Casimir said.
ing West Victoria Street reconstruction project, which has and will continue to lead to delays for commuters. “We recognize that the terrain in Kamloops can be challenging,” City of Kamloops transit planner Cheryl Fraser said. “The Kamloops landscape shouldn’t be discouraging.
“Have some fun, ride your bike to work and allow the bus to take you back to your final destination at the end of your day. This is a great opportunity for residents who have been thinking about trying a bike/ transit combo. It’s a complimentary ride home.” Transit will be free to all users
of the system in Kamloops during Canada Day and Ribfest, regardless of the route they are taking. Transit riders can follow a bus route in real time, view the bus capacity and estimated arrival time and register for alerts with BC Transit’s NextRide platform online at bctransit.com.
Kamloops Voters Society returns JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com
The Kamloops Voters Society recently began meeting again to discuss city issues. The discussion group of concerned citizens, which investigates and researches various city happenings, at one time had 120 members. However, KVS fell by the wayside following the 2014 election, when Dieter Dudy and Denis Walsh were elected. “They used to be on the board,” KVS board member Randy Sunderman said. “Around that time, when we were elected, we just took a break.” Today’s city councillors were part of a coalition group in 2014 put forward by
KVS called Vision Kamloops, which also included Jenny Green, Brad Harrison and Daphane Nelson. Sunderman, a selfemployed economist, said KVS since reemerged in light of current issues. KVS has a board of four, but Sunderman would not disclose names of other members. Chief among issues on KVS’ radar is the industrial tax rate. Sunderman wants to create a wider discussion about shifting taxes from heavy industry to residents. The city cut heavy industry rates this year, which continue to be among the highest in the province. “That’s the one [issue] that’s come to the forefront right now,” Sunderman said, noting implications for residents. He has attended recent city council
meetings, including one involving discussion on a single-use plastic bag ban, as part of his role as a board member with the Kamloops Area Preservation Association. Sunderman said as individuals, it takes a lot of time and effort to read through documents and understand issues, which is why a group is needed. He said the group does not have a political slant and remains municipally focused. “In fact, we typically draw from across the spectrum,” Sunderman said. “In our entire existence, we have never been involved in getting into provincial or federal discussions,” he said. The group’s Facebook page is inviteonly, but it expects to be issuing press releases on various city issues.
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Simon Fraser University professor Marianne Ignace and husband Ronald Ignace, chief of the Skeetchestn Indian Band, are being recognized with a Governor General’s Award for Innovation for their decades-long work with Indigenous communities in B.C. The Ignaces are being lauded for developing a collaborative approach to research involving Indigenous people and communities, one that respects and furthers public understanding of Indigenous peoples’ connection to the land and language. “Obviously it’s a huge honour to have received this award,” Marianne told KTW. “When we got the
news, we were just elated and just really, really thrilled. It was somewhat unexpected. Really, we were just humbled.” Their work combines advocating and practising Western scientific knowledge in dialogue with the wisdom and knowledge of past and present elders. The award recognizes and celebrates outstanding Canadian individuals, teams and organizations that are “trailblazers and creators who contribute to our country’s success, who help shape our future and who inspire the next generation.” Marianne, a faculty member in SFU’s departments of linguistics and First Nations studies, co-founded, with Ronald, the university’s awardwinning Kamloops program in 1988 and
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co-developed, with colleagues and departments at SFU, the university’s First Nations studies, language proficiency and language courses. Between 1988 and 2010, more than 400 students graduated from the Kamloops program with SFU credentials in anthropology and sociology, linguistics, First Nations studies and archaeology. Ronald completed his PhD in anthropology at SFU in 2008. His dissertation, Our Oral Histories are Our Iron Posts: Secwepemc Stories and Historical Consciousness, is a roadmap for his life accomplishments. He has also been the elected chief of the Skeetchestn Indian Band for more than 28 years. The Ignaces co-authored a book, Secwépemc People, Land, and Laws, that received the 2018 Basil Stuart-Stubbs Book Prize for outstanding book on British Columbia. For decades, the Ignaces have both worked with Secwepemc language speakers to record stories and oral histories and have engaged younger generations in re-learning these. Marianne has also worked with Haida and Sm’algyax speaking elders, creating curricula and resources to enable
the transmission of their languages to younger generations. Since 2013, she has been the director of a project called First Nations Languages in the Twenty-first Century: Looking Back, Looking Forward, a $2.49-million a federal government project grant that brings together 22 Indigenous grassroots partner organizations from 12 languages in B.C., Yukon and Alaska and more than 20 academic coapplicants and collaborators. The project has seen extensive documentation with Indigenous language elders, developed language learning apps and created innovative digital storage and retrieval systems that are providing First Nations language learning opportunities. During the past five years, SFU’s First Nations language programs have grown from attracting a few dozen students to more than 300 last fall. Courses are taught across B.C. and the Yukon in partnership with elders and language experts from 14 First Nations across the province. The Governor General’s Innovation Awards ceremony will take place in Ottawa on May 29.
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The third annual Mx Judged pageant took place on Saturday night at The Rex hall downtown. The event sees volunteers dress up as they normally wouldn’t and entertain the audience with an act showcasing their skills as they seek to raise awareness about stigma, beauty and inclusion. Proceeds from the event go to help create safe suites for women and ASK Wellness Centre clients in crisis. Clockwise from top left: Mx Swatita (otherwise known as KTW Digital’s Max Patel) wowed the crowd with his dance moves; Mx Hairy Legg (also known as KTW promotions director Tara Holmes) read some find cowboy poetry; various performers gather on stage for a number; Pageant winner Mx Ella Vader (also known as Peter Cameron-Inglis from Mastermind Studios).
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A survivor of the April 2018 bus crash that killed 16 members of the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team will be in Kamloops this fall to help kick off the Gur Singh Memorial Golf Tournament, an annual event that raises money for the Kamloops Brain Injury Association. Layne Matechuk, 19, was one of 13 people injured in the crash that occurred when a semitrailer went through a stop sign and plowed into the Broncos’ bus, which was en route to a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoff game. Matechuk was seriously injured, with head trauma and other injuries. He was in a coma for a month and had to learn again how to walk and talk. He is continuing his rehabilitation. Matechuk will be in Kamloops for a Sept. 5 presentation at the Paramount Theatre. On Sept. 6, he will be the guest speaker at the Gur Singh Memorial Golf Tournament at The Dunes in Kamloops and take to the course with his father, Kevin. The presentation at the Paramount will feature Matechuk and his family sharing their experiences with his recovery from his brain injury. There will also be guests from the Kamloops Blazers. Prior to the crash, Matechuk had played hockey since he was three years old, being a member of the 2017-2018 Broncos and a draft pick of the WHL Medicine Hat Tigers. Tickets for the golf tournament and sponsorship opportunities are available by calling the Kamloops Brain Injury Association office at 250-372-1799 or visiting the downtown office at 408 Victoria St.
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Dental implants to replace missing teeth are a wonderful way to try mimicking what Mother Nature gave us, but if there is a choice, there is nothing to compare to the superiority of Mother Nature’s design specifications. Even if the cost of fixing things is the same as a dental implant, always choose your tooth first! Dental implants are placed into the jaw bone, but unlike other body part replacements (hip, shoulder, knee replacements etc.) they actually stick outside the bone through the gums into the mouth and are VERY susceptible to inflammation and infection if not carefully maintained. In addition, the titanium implant itself may not change, but everything around it—the gums, the jaw bones, your other natural teeth—all continue to age and wear. In the past, we would say to patients, “the implant will hold the bone.” This was technically incorrect. There are 5 top changes to watch for in your mouth that will affect your dental implant which you will never “feel pain or have a problem” until some damage has already occurred: a) flossing in between your teeth becomes looser especially in front of your implant b) recession of your gums and gum changes on your natural teeth c) more food getting stuck in between your teeth especially around your implant d) new fillings or crowns on your other natural teeth in your mouth will change the balance of chewing in your mouth and affect your implants e) everybody clenches or grinds, it has no direct relationship to stress and so your teeth will wear out and chip and “adapt” while your dental implant will not, so a night guard is mandatory if you have dental implants A yearly implant assessment is mandatory for my patients and includes a thorough periodontal exam, dental images and a bite check (which is always changing) to intercept these individual changes sooner rather than later. I promise you that this is the best insurance policy on your huge investment because fixing implant problems is very challenging and expensive. (Believe me, as I do this almost every day!) You would never by a brand new car and not maintain it! This month’s column was inspired by one of my patients. If you have any topics you want addressed, just email Dr. Desai @ desaireception@gmail.com.
Kamloops Fire Rescue unveils new logo Kamloops Fire Rescue has a new logo for the second-oldest fire department in B.C. KFR was established on Aug. 7, 1884, one year after the creation of the City of Kamloops. The new logo (right) replaces the old logo (below) and is overlaid upon the Maltese cross (the recognized sign of fire service in North America) and represents courage and bravery. It also incorporates the city’s crest, which represents KFR’s partners in the city and the community they serve. For more information about Kamloops Fire Rescue, go online to kamloops.ca/KFR.
Naturalists host speaker Thursday The guest speaker of Thursday night’s Kamloops Naturalist Club meeting will be Vanessa Robinson, a fourthyear undergraduate student in the natural resource sciences program at TRU. Robinson will be speaking about anomalies and outliers in south central B.C. Interior plant communities. Guests are welcome to attend the lecture, which will begin at 7 p.m. in Heritage House in Riverside Park. For more information, call 250-554-1285.
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ometimes in archeology, it’s just the one thing you find at a site that hints at what was happening there — a single clue that unfolds into a story, drawing lines between the artifacts, the place and the people who lived there. This week, in a little green valley northwest of Skeetchestn, it was a whole bunch of the same clue: distinctive stone tools known as scrapers popping up on our spring surveys with unusual frequency. Scrapers are implements used to remove flesh and hair from animal hides and they have been perfected for use in this region over many thousands of years. Unlike blades like knives or spear tips, scrapers are characteristically steep-edged, so as not to pierce the hides into which they are pressed. Scrapers are often fastened to a handle of wood or antler, but are also used simply gripped in the hand — when their shape and use earns them the name “thumbnail scrapers.” When skillfully applied, a scraper’s smooth-sharp form not only cleans the
At left is an American Museum of Natural History photo showing a Secwepemc woman scraping hide. At right are photos showing scrapers found near the Deadman Valley, about an hour northwest of Kamloops. Scrapers have been used for millennia to prepare animal skins as fabric.
skins, but also softens and stretches them with each stroke. Used for millennia to prepare animal skins as fabric, scrapers are a common enough artifact on the plateau and, indeed, across the Indigenous world. But the number turning up in this lush little spot off the Deadman Valley is suggesting that whole animal processing has been happening here for a long time. While our work here is only preliminary, the number of scrapers
relative to other kinds of tools is already intriguing. And “here” matters, as it so often does in Indigenous land studies, as the closest named place to our survey area is an ancestral site called K’ésce7ten. In Secwepemctsin, the name means “dry meat place” and is known to have been a Skeetchestn village for ages. There are pithouses, mounds and stone platform features built and occupied well before living memory.
And, as the name suggests, it’s a place well-suited to procuring and processing game, which means not only curing meat for storage, but working the hides (and hooves, sinew, bone and antler) into useful goods. There’s really no overstating how important this hide preparation has been in keeping people warm, dry and stylish for millennia. Animal skins have been a ubiquitous fabric forever. Skins have not only
been essential for outfitting people from head to toe, but for slinging and swaddling babies, wrapping and carrying goods and for use in households for anything from shelter to décor. In order to be made — and kept — durable, pliable and waterproof, skins require serious work: cleaning, scraping, soaking, scraping, tanning with brains and smoke and scraping, and then scraping some more. Did I mention the scraping? For archeologists,
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all that work can be seen in a dedicated toolkit, a collection of artifacts that appears regularly enough to be correlated with an activity. The stone scrapers we’re finding on site are an essential part of that gear and their occurrence over time and space can tell us a lot about continuity and change in animal use, textile manufacture and even tool stone selection. In archeology, as with Indigenous place names, even small things can be a big
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The head of the Kamloops Real Estate Association said realtors are eager to curb money laundering in B.C., but argued there needs to be a more unified system of reporting from all those involved in transactions. Money laundering in B.C. was responsible for an average five per cent increase in the price of homes last year due to more than $5 billion in dirty money from organized crime laundered through the province’s real estate sector, according to a new expert panel report chaired by former deputy attorney general Maureen Maloney. She said the government’s new beneficial ownership database will help break through the wall of numbered companies and offshore shell companies, acting as a major step forward to combating the issue. Maloney also called for more data sharing and the creation of an intelligence unit within the B.C. government to keep on top of the issue. Wendy Runge, president of the Kamloops Real Estate Association, said she feels the report is an encouraging step toward fixing the problem. “We’ve been really active and transparent with the government to say we need to get a hold on this,” she said of the B.C. Real Estate Association, of which KADREA is a member. Runge said she doesn’t think realtors are playing an active role in assisting money laundering, noting it’s common practice among B.C. realtors not to take cash deposits. According to former deputy RCMP com-
missioner Peter German, realtors haven’t done a good enough job reporting suspicious real estate transactions to Ottawa’s financial regulatory agency, FINTRAC. That federal body, however, doesn’t share information with B.C., according to German, who also noted there are no RCMP officers in the money laundering unit currently actively investigating cases. Runge suggested there be a dedicated RCMP presence looking into money laundering. “We need some partnership with an RCMP task force,” she said. For every transaction, realtors fill out a FINTRAC report, which notes information such as where the funds are coming from, who they’re coming from and by what means. On the form is a box to check if the agent believes the transaction is suspicious, Runge said. “We report any cash transaction and suspicious transactions, but lawyers don’t have to report the same things we report, neither do mortgage brokers, so there’s a problem there when we’re not all doing the same thing,” she said. Runge said all parties involved in a transaction need to ensure they are collecting the same financial information and reporting it. Though FINTRAC did get 9,500 suspicious reports on real estate transactions, most came from banks and other agencies, according to German. Kamloops broker/realtor Vince Cavaliere of River City Realty told KTW a real estate agent has little involvement in the movement of money other than transferring deposits to lawyer’s trust accounts, noting it’s difficult to expect an agent to detect any
nefarious activity unless the circumstances are fairly obvious. He said more due diligence should be expected from lawyers involved handling the money. “We may be the start to the chain, but the final straw in the entire transaction falls on the person that’s conveyancing and transferring title, and that’s the lawyer or the notary,” Cavaliere said. In his report, German said the use of trust accounts by lawyers are essentially a black hole of solicitor-client privilege because investigators can only trace suspicious money until it reaches the lawyer, who holds it in trust for a client, after which it becomes untraceable. Recommendations from the provincial report include suggesting Ottawa authorize FINTRAC to provide information to specified provincial regulators and anti-money laundering investigative agencies, and to require reporting entities in the real estate sector to conduct know-your-customer due diligence on beneficial ownership. The B.C. Real Estate Association said in April it would join with four other agencies to keep the proceeds of crime out of real estate. The other participating organizations include the Appraisal Institute of Canada, BC Notaries Association, Canada Mortgage Brokers Association and the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. Each organization has committed to sharing information, accepting only verified funds and making anti-money laundering education mandatory for its agents. —with files from the Vancouver Sun
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The executive team at Nature’s Fare Markets said it will be business as usual at the grocery store chain following its sale to the Jim Pattison Group’s BuyLow Foods division. Nature’s fare, which has a location in Kamloops, is a health-focused chain of seven stores, specializing in organic products. Nature’s Fare was found in 1993 by Rick Monahan and is headquartered in Vernon. In an email to KTW, Alexa Monahan, daughter of Rick and part of Nature’s Fare executive team, said there will be no major changes following the sale. “Nature’s Fare is excited to become part of the larger Buy-Low group, which includes similar retailers like Choices, Meinhardts and Nesters,” Monahan said. “We will remain true to our commitments. Supporting local producers, offering only the highest quality organic produce, natural grocery products and premium vitamins and supplements will continue to be our priority. We look forward to opportunities for growth and to continuing to ethically assist all of our customers on their journey to better health. There will be no major changes to general operations, staff or stores as a result of the sale.” Buy-Low Foods was founded in 1966 and purchased by the Jim Pattison Group in 1995. Buy-Low Foods has more than 60 stores under its eponymous banner and other monickers across Western Canada. The Jim Pattison Group’s portfolio includes the Save-On-Foods chain, Pattison Billboards and the Broadcast Centre in Kamloops. No details were released as the sale involves two private companies.
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Tk’emlups te Secwepemc wants a seat at the table when it comes to cannabis revenuesharing. The province has not yet made clear what, if any cut, municipalities and First Nations will get from cannabis taxation. The federal government has set the provincial share at 75 per cent. Municipalities have been advocating for half of that cut.
Tk’emlups Chief Rosanne Casimir told KTW the band is also advocating for a share of the money and she reached out to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when he visited Kamloops in January. “We just want to be included in that fiscal relationship, which includes that area, taxation, and just like any other government, we want something that’s efficient, sustainable,” Casimir said. Casimir said the band worked alongside the city in drafting cannabis regulations. The
band has a cannabis bylaw in place and some applications have come forward and been approved for stores on the reserve, though an exact number is not known. Additionally, she said there has been interest in growing cannabis on reserve land — an issue that will raised at future Tk’emlups council meetings, Casimir said. “There’s been interest. There’s been request for permits,” she said. “Where they’re at at this time, I’m not sure.” WestJet Airlines, which will soon be owned by the Onex Corp. private equity firm, flies from Kamloops to Vancouver and Calgary. KTW FILE PHOTO
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Titanic romance led Ted Pierson to the Tournament Capital and his love for athletics will live on in the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame. Ted was inducted posthumously on Saturday during a banquet at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, a fete attended by, among others, his 88-yearold widow Sheila — the Kate Winslet to his Leonardo DiCaprio. The strangers, Ted from Northern Ireland and Sheila from England, boarded the same ship en route home in 1956, both having finished visits with North American family across the pond. “He came and asked me to dance,” said Sheila, who was 27 when Ted coaxed her into a waltz. “Actually, I was engaged to a schoolteacher, but that all fell through. He said to me, ‘Oh, Sheila, you know, I come over to London sometimes. I’d like to look you up.’ “Oh, he called on me and that was the beginning of a wonderful relationship.”
They immigrated to Canada together in 1957, were married in Saskatoon, moved to Vancouver Island and eventually settled in Kamloops in 1965, when Ted landed a job with BC Tel in its engineering department. “We found Kamloops on the map and came for an interview,” Sheila said. “We’ve been here ever since and loved it.” Ted, who was born in 1923, was an Irish javelin champion and once broke the sport’s European record. He was named to the British team for the 1948 Olympic Summer Games in London, but an injury kept him from competing. Neil Pierson, Ted’s son, made an acceptance speech on behalf of Ted and the Piersons on Saturday at the annual Kamloops Hall of Fame banquet. “I had to cut out a page of things he volunteered in,” Neil said. “It just kept going on and on and on.” Ted, who was also an Irish champion decathlete, joined the Kamloops Legion Klippers Track and Field Club when he moved to the city and began coaching youth when not in action himself. See PIERSON, A22
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“He thoroughly enjoyed his work with the young people, to see them excel and to help out when he could,” said Sheila, whose husband’s volunteer work extended outside of the track-and-field scene, to sports such as soccer and hockey. “It was a very meaningful experience for him over the years. It was one of his, I guess, thrills to share his love of the javelin, discus and shot put with upcoming young people,” she said. Dylan Armstrong, who went on to win a bronze medal in shot put at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, was taught by Pierson, who also developed a love for coaching Special Olympians. “He loved the raw energy and enthusiasm people would put into their sport,” Neil said, noting his father was involved with BC Athletics on an organizational level. “It’s a really great honour for our family to have him recognized.” The aging athlete continued to push himself, racking up medals in provincial and national Seniors Games events from 1991 to 2000. Ted was two weeks removed from competing at the Canadian Masters Track and Field Championships and preparing for the world championships when he suffered a coronary thrombosis and died in August of 2000. He was 76. “His life was full that year,” Neil said. “To go from that to it ending was really a shock for us.” Added Sheila: “Thankfully, he had experienced both of his parents becoming senile and he always said, ‘I hope the good Lord takes me like that.’ And that’s what happened. I had to rejoice and be glad in it.” The Piersons’ story was Best Picture worthy and didn’t end in the icy depths of the North Atlantic, a script flipped with a happy ending — unless you were the cold-shouldered schoolteacher. Here’s to hoping the poor soul who wasn’t on board found a relationship that didn’t sink, but the toast on Saturday was to Ted — near, far, wherever he is — and it was well-deserved. “It’s great that he died on the top of his world,” Neil said. “She is pretty proud to see her husband acknowledged. She sacrificed with not having him around a lot, giving him a leash to do what he enjoyed doing. It’s a really great honour for our family.”
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Earl Seitz had to be convinced he was deserving of entering the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame. He was likely the only person at the induction banquet on Saturday who had any doubts. “I’m pleased to be going in with Tony Parker,” said Seitz, the CFJC broadcaster who has worked his beat in Kamloops for more than 45 years. “His recognition is long overdue. Same with Paddy Harrington. “I’ve thought about it a lot. It’s a humbling experience for a guy who was never an athlete. If I was an athlete, it was a very, very bad one. I guess it’s recognition for being here for a long, long time. I never thought this would happen. I never gave it any thought.” Parker spent 15 years working in media, but is perhaps best known for nearly 50 years of volunteer work in the local sports community. “To be honest, and not to brag or anything, I kind of knew it was coming,” Parker said. “It wasn’t a surprise. I think I’ve worked with about 10 sports, very different sports. “It’s something I inherited from my mom. She was heavily involved in politically oriented volunteering. With Mother’s Day being tomorrow, it’s perfect timing.” Parker capped his acceptance speech by saying he will always miss his mother. Harrington, of the Kamloops Rugby Club, had already booked a trip overseas when he discovered he would be inducted. He made his speech in a recorded video, providing a brief history of the club and showering peers with credit. KRC president Erin Connelly-Reed returned the favour during an interview with KTW, thanking Harrington for 43 years of tireless service. “Junior teams, senior teams, minis, he’s coached, he’s been president, he’s had every single role you can think of to keep this club alive,” Connelly-Reed said. “If we didn’t have our Yoda, I don’t
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ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Old Greedy Bastard Jord Taylor in the clutches of Dream Killer Jayce D’Arcy at Just for Kicks, a Thrash Wrestling event held on Friday at Moccasin Square Gardens.
Thrash Wrestling will be back in Kamloops, with a tentative date set for July 27. The Okanagan-based pro wrestling promotion held Just for Kicks at Moccasin Square Gardens on Friday, using the event to gauge interest in the city. Thrash came to Kamloops in June of 2009 and the Pavilion Theatre show flopped, with less than 40 tickets sold. The event on Friday marked its first return since then. “It went absolutely fantastic,” said Justin Griffore, Thrash’s promoter in Kamloops. “They can’t wait to make it a stronghold.” There were about 150 tickets sold prior to the event and about 50 walkups. Griffore said a crowd
of between 50 and 80 would have been enough to warrant a return to the city. Moccasin Square Gardens, on the Tk’emlups reserve, is an alcohol-free venue. “We love the venue, but we’re missing out on about $2,000 in liquor sales,” Griffore said. The promotion would like to find a new arena, but Kamloops has little to offer that would be affordable and suitable for a wrestling show of its size. “Our next show is probably still going to be at Moccasin,” Griffore said. “They were blown away by our turnout. It was loud in there.” Thrash is putting on shows on a monthly basis and has developed followings in Okanagan cities such as Vernon, Penticton, West Kelowna, Osoyoos, Enderby, Armstrong and Lumby.
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SHAMROCKS SILENCE RATTLERS AJ Lockwood notched three goals, but his Kamloops Rattlers fell to the Armstrong Shamrocks in Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League play on Friday at Memorial Arena. Armstrong won 8-6 to improve to 2-1 on the campaign, while Kamloops dropped to 1-2. Chris Kerssens, Blair Lockwood and Ben Creaser also scored for Kamloops, which went with Stu Ford between the pipes. The Kelowna Raiders are atop league standings at 4-0. The Vernon Tigers are in the basement at 0-4. CCBC CHAMPS The Fraser Valley Cascades are 2019 Canadian College Baseball Conference champions. In the best-of-three final against Okanagan College of Kelowna — a
ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Chris Kerssens of the Kamloops Rattlers solves Armstrong Shamrocks’ goaltender Chad Pieper in senior lacrosse action at Memorial Arena on Friday.
Tournament Capital Sports
BRIEFS rematch of last year’s CCBC championship — Fraser Valley emerged with a 2-1 series win, winning the first game 6-4, dropping the second match 7-5 and winning the
third contest 13-2. It was Fraser Valley’s first title in its third season in the CCBC. Hometown TRU finished third. Kamloops Minor Baseball Association product Riley Jepson, who plays for the Cascades, won league awards for boasting the top batting average (.405) and tying for the most home runs (six) in the regular season.
CURRIE ON POINT Landon Currie of the TRU WolfPack was named the top digger at the under-21 Pan American men’s volleyball championship tournament in Lima, Peru. Cuba blanked Canada 3-0 in the gold-medal game on Saturday. Currie, a libero from Vernon, had 14 digs and seven assists in the final.
TRU done running Kamloops Marathon; event doubtful for 2019 MARTY HASTINGS
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The Kamloops Marathon’s future is in limbo. Thompson Rivers University director of advancement Karen Gamracy said the institution is no longer running the July event and it seems unlikely to be held this year. “There might be some possibility if somebody can pull it together in the fall, but I would think it would be doubtful,” Gamracy said. “Yes, it’s probably not going to go for 2019.” “It was a labour love for us. We loved putting it together and seeing the results and it’s such a positive community event, but it had really come to the point where it was so much work for TRU advancement staff that really we weren’t able to do it any more with the resources it was taking.” Christopher Seguin, former vice-president advancement and de facto spokesman for TRU, was influential in bringing the event to the city in 2012 and promoted it heavily each year until his death in September of 2017. “His vision was always that we wouldn’t keep this forever,” Gamracy said. “We would get it up and running and his vision
was to turn it over to a community group. “His vision was always to make money for the WolfPack. After five years, we could just see it wasn’t going there quick enough.” Much of the decision to pass on the reins came down to finances. The event, a Boston Marathon qualifier and fundraiser for the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program, has not been a money-maker. “We’re in a capital campaign called the Limitless Campaign, to raise money for the university and, really, all our resources have to be put to that now,” Gamracy said. Charlie Bruce, the race director last year, said multiple running groups have expressed interest in taking over. “We’re just waiting to hear from them,” Bruce said. “Nothing definite has been brought to my attention. I’ve heard nothing definite about whether the marathon is a go. “My understanding is they [TRU] just wanted to refocus their energies into other areas of sport and recreational endeavours and they certainly gave it a good run. Other than that, I don’t know who made the final decision, but it was certainly one the university embraced.” Gamracy said TRU plans to
sponsor the event if another group takes over. The institution can offer materials, such as previously used signage, and support for the organizing committee. Bruce said he would have liked to see another university department take over, perhaps adventure tourism or athletics and recreation. “This would have been a great opportunity for them to get in on the ground floor and organize a major sporting event knowing there is a wealth of information and knowledge available to them should there be any challenges that were too overwhelming,” Bruce said. Gamracy said those options have been discussed. “We did kick it around,” Gamracy said. “There’s just nobody that would have the amount of time to put into something like that. It’s a big project. “The amount of resources ... and we’ve been finding it tough to find volunteers in the middle of summer. And the last couple of years, with smoke, you’ve got that threat.” The 2017 marathon was cancelled due to smoke from wildfires in the area, sparking worries the event may lose momentum, but a record-setting 537 participants pounded the pavement in 2018.
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WEEKLY CROSSWORDS
CLUES ACROSS 1. Maintains possession of 4. Other side 10. Comedienne Gasteyer 11. Lawn buildup 12. Southeast 14. Negative 15. Greek temple pillar 16. Blue 18. Pointless 22. Complete 23. Supervisor 24. Where kids bathe 26. Radio frequency 27. Cruel Roman emperor 28. Young woman (French) 30. Within 31. Civil Service Commission 34. Sarongs 36. Father 37. It grows on heads 39. A Spanish river 40. Boundary 41. Contains music 42. Causes to feel sorrow
48. Used to restrain 50. Fictional kids character 51. South American country 52. Devote resources to 53. Beginner 54. Everyone has one 55. University worker (abbr.) 56. Resist an attack 58. Unifying Chinese dynasty 59. Blood-sucking African fly 60. CNN’s founder
CLUES DOWN 1. __and her sisters 2. Smear or rub with oil 3. Holy places 4. Indicates position 5. Drives around 6. Price 7. Semiaquatic mammal 8. With three uneven sides 9. Sacrifice hit 12. Covers a wound 13. Jaguarundi 17. Works produced by skill and imagination 19. A way to improve 20. River along India and Nepal border 21. Hairnet 25. DePaul University athletes 29. Bachelor of Laws 31. Game of skill 32. Holy man 33. Cylinder of tobacco 35. Most ingratiating 38. Repeats aloud
41. Red wine 43. Debilitating tropical disease 44. Entirely lacking 45. Female sheep 46. Where a bird lives 47. Stalk that supports the capsule 49. Cutlery 56. Symptom of withdrawal (abbr.) 57. Delaware
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SUDOKU FUN BY THE NUMBERS
Alphabet Pattern
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!
The letters B, D and O have a property (of their shapes) that no other letters of the alphabet have. What is it?
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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
The more you take on, the more support you need, Aries. You can benefit from a mentor or consultant who has the expertise to help you get where you need to go.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Others understand that you’re the go-to when things need fixing, Taurus. You have the ability to help in any situation. Embrace this talent and help others as much as you can.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Listen to your gut, Gemini. If you do so, others will follow your lead. It is time to step up and take charge. Don’t worry, you will not need to justify all the decisions you make.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
You must be very honest in your relationships this week, Cancer. Don’t confuse opinions with the truth. Maintain an open dialogue with others around you.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Guessing will only get you so far, Leo. Instead, you must base decisions off fact and forethought; otherwise, you may end up having to do everything all over.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Take a break from alone time and make reservations for dinner for two or more, Virgo. Socializing is invaluable and can have a positive, long-lasting effect on your relationships.
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MAY 15 - MAY 21, 2019 LIBRA
- Sept 23/Oct 23 It’s alright to cede a little control this week, Libra. Delegating and sharing responsibilities can open your eyes to the talented people around you. Don’t feel guilty about taking on less work.
SCORPIO
- Oct 24/Nov 22 You are a creative force who inspires others to take up their own projects or follow their hearts, Scorpio. Expect others to recognize your influence and express their appreciation.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, take a step back and slow down the pace if you find you have been spreading yourself too thin. This is not giving up, but taking a break.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 Some pretty big ideas may inspire you to do some impressive things, Capricorn. You just need to find an investor and put some firm plans on paper.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 It can be challenging to be productive if your house isn’t in order, Aquarius. Give your personal life some attention and tend to affairs that may have been on the back burner for awhile.
PISCES
- Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, take charge of a mission by encouraging others to stay focused on the task at hand. You need to be the ringleader and set an example for others to follow.
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Teresa Keenan (née Magusin) April 19, 1934, to May 6, 2019
On Monday, May 6, 2019, Teresa Keenan passed away peacefully at the age of 85. Teresa is lovingly remembered and missed by her children Bernadette, Eugene, Billy Louise, Greg (Misaki) and Sheila (Kevin McKay), her grandchildren Etella, Finnegan McKay and Mion, her siblings Joe (Julie) Magusin, Betty Finkle, Peter (Margaret) Magusin and Anne Magusin and numerous nieces and nephews. Teresa was predeceased by her loving husband Arthur, sister Etela and brother-in-law Bill Strasky, brother Thomas, brother-in-law Charles Finkle and her parents Tomas and Etela Magusin. Born in Sweetwater, BC (now Farmington), Teresa grew up on a homestead. In her younger years, she was handy with a .22 and shot a lynx that was threatening the family’s chickens, but said she could never bring herself to shoot deer because they were too pretty. She married Art in 1957, moving in 1964 to Kamloops, BC where she spent most of the rest of her life. She was involved in church, the Catholic Women’s League (60-year-plus member), the Czechoslovakian society and many other volunteer endeavours. She loved to polka and waltz with Art at Old Time Fiddlers dances. She worked as a home care aide for many years and was devoted to her clients.
Rosanna Piroddi
through it. She was also a talented yodeller, a skill she taught herself.
On May 8, 2019, with her children by her side Rosanna passed away, reuniting with her husband Antonio in heaven.
She had a green thumb and a natural talent for flower arranging. Her garden was always full, both with blooms tulips and hydrangeas (were favourites) and fruit. For many years, there were always plentiful strawberries, raspberries, and tree fruits to pick fresh in the summer. She enjoyed playing Scrabble, cribbage, doing crossword puzzles and watching Wheel of Fortune. Teresa was not much of a traveller, but greatly enjoyed a cruise to Alaska with her sister, Betty in 2009, and spoke often of how much she had loved all the delicious food on board. Teresa had long had a desire to return home to the Dawson Creek area and was happy to move back in 2018 to spend the final part of her life at Rotary Manor. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 908—104 Avenue, Dawson Creek. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Notre Dame on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 10:00 am with interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Sunrise Valley. Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium
She was renowned for her ability to make apple struedel, rolling out her homemade phyllo pastry so thin that when she picked it up, you could see
Rosanna is survived by her children Sandro, his wife Joanne and their children Nicholas, Lucas and Emily Rose, and Linda and her husband John and their children Lillian and Jack. Also left to mourn are her sister-in-law Adelina, nephew Rino (Maggie) and family, brother-in-law Costanzo (Lina), niece Pina and nephew Mario (Sara) and family. She leaves behind numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews in Italy and Germany and many dear friends throughout Kamloops. Rosanna was predeceased by her husband Antonio in 2012. Rosanna was born on July 13, 1947 in Lanusei, Sardegna, Italy to Laura and Elias. She was the 7th of 12 children and a natural caretaker, helping to raise her youngest sisters. In December 1967, Rosanna met Antonio. They were soon married and moved to Canada shortly thereafter, making Kamloops their home in 1968. They were married for 44 years before Antonio passed and together they proudly raised their family and made special friends. We are so grateful to many friends that supported Rosanna these past few years. Rosanna was a woman of strong faith and family, which provided much comfort and strength through her cancer journey. Thank you to sisters Analisa and Ernilyn, along with Father Derrick Cameron and Father Paul Simms, who provided guidance and friendship over the years. The family wishes to thank Dr. Miranda DuPreez, who went above and beyond being our family doctor to becoming a dear friend. We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the nurses, care aides, volunteers and staff at the Kamloops Hospice House: you are true angels. The diverse services and compassion you provide is invaluable. Thank you so much for taking such good care of our family, and most importantly our mom. Prayers will be recited on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 7:30 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Cathedral. Should friends desire, donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 would be most appreciated in memory of Rosanna. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
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Martin “Red” Delaney passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the age of 63. Martin was predeceased by his father Jerry and step-father Sterling.
Tyler Cole Cloet
He is survived by his beloved mother Frances and loving wife Joanne, his children Bridget (Murray) Lute, James (Cassie) Delaney and grandchildren Hunter, Hudson and Harlow, all of Kamloops. Also surviving Martin are his siblings Jim (Cal), Patricia (Al), Kathleen (Lorn), Jean (Greg), Paul (Amaya) and Peter (Angie). In addition, Martin leaves behind his uncle Frank, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Celebration of Life Mrs. M. Lorraine Fraser
In Loving Memory of Johnny Epp May 29, 1945 – May 16, 2017
Martin was born into a large and boisterous family. His mother, siblings and their spouses/partners have always been essential to his happiness. Martin carried on the railroad tradition following his father into CNR. He started his career as labourer and retired as senior manager, with the many friends he made at work remaining an important part of his life. In 1980, he met and married his wife Joanne. His two children were born and became the lights of his life. Eventually three grandchildren entered his life; his buddy Hunter, Hudson, whose antics always made him laugh and Harlow who melted his heart just by saying “Hi Papa”. The other loves in his life included all of his puppies over the years, gardening, fishing in his boat and staying in touch with family and friends both near and far, often using Facebook with considerable expertise. Our hearts are aching, but we will live our lives in a way that makes him proud. We wish to say a very special thank you to Dr. Howie and his wonderful team for the knowledge, support and kindness provided to us in this most difficult time. In addition, thank you to our friends and neighbours for their kindness and support over the years and especially during Martin’s illness. Memorial donations may be made to the Kamloops SPCA. The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr., Kamloops. A reception to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577
Our sweet little Tyler Cole Cloet tragically died on May 15, 2018 at the age of 10. When such a bright light gets extinguished, it’s next to impossible to understand the significance and reason for such a loss. Ty was a lover of all things “adventure”. He had an insatiable appetite and a go big or go home attitude. Tyler was a black belt in Taekwondo, a diver, a swimmer, a gymnast, a runner, a Lego master, a hiker, a crossfitter and the best son/brother anyone could have ever asked for. This year without my little man has been a difficult one filled with love, tears, overwhelming sadness, grief and many questions, but it has also brought a clarity to my world. The thought of many more years without you Tyler is excruciating, but knowing the impact you have made on so many lives makes it somewhat bearable. I live knowing that you are at peace and that I had the privilege of being your mother for 10 whole amazing years.
I love you to the moon and back INFINITY, TyTy.
A Church Service for Lorraine Fraser will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. George’s Anglican Church, 308 Royal Avenue, Kamloops, BC. Light lunch to follow service.
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Deep in our hearts you’ll always stay, loved and missed everyday. Love your family Alice, Keith & Ramona, Freddie & Jimmy, Wendy, Michael, Mark & Matthew.
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Ken Ming Wong On Thursday May 9, 2019, Ken Ming Wong passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Linda and loving children William better known as Willy, Wesley and Daisy (Howard Glase). He joins his sister Wai Ye Chow and leaves behind his sisters Betty (Chuck) Chow and Jean (Alan) Chow and brothers Chun Cho (Kuen Wah) and Jan Ho (Po Kan). Ken was born in Hoy Ping, China on September 14, 1933 and arrived in Canada on December 17, 1949 at the young age of sixteen. Like many immigrants, he came to Canada in search of better opportunities and in April 1965 he was granted Canadian citizenship of which he cherished. With his new Canadian status, he proudly sponsored his family and in-laws to join him. Ken was the proud owner and chef of the Caribou Restaurant which he owned from 1977 until his retirement in 1996. He reluctantly retired as he enjoyed the friendships of his many dedicated customers. Ken remained passionate in the kitchen and shared his love of cooking with his children. He was a master chef in his own time and his perfect roast beef was legendary and will be missed by all. Viewing will take place at 9:30 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 followed by an informal service at 11:00 am in the Schoening Funeral Chapel. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery following the service. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
Raymond Alexander Ballash March 4, 1936 – May 5, 2019
James Edward Dempsey
Celebration of Life
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James Edward Dempsey on May 4, 2019.
May 21, 1946 November 10, 2018
Jim is survived by his loving wife Sandra of 62 years, his children Jamie (Mark) Wilk, Gary (Sue) Dempsey and Lori Dempsey, and the joys of his life, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Jim is also survived by his younger brother Ed Dempsey. He is predeceased by his parents Sam and Mimi Dempsey, sister June Janning and brother Jack Dempsey.
Frederick “Roy” McFadyen
Ray is survived by his loving wife Lee, step-children Trudy (Bill), Bruce (Liz), Brent (Tamara), eight grandchildren and eighteen greatgrandchildren. He is predeceased by two step-children Grant and Bradley. Ray worked for BC Tel for 35 years and Telus for two. After retiring he enjoyed spending time fishing, watching football, camping and going south to Arizona for the winter. Ray will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Masonic Hall in Kamloops at 2:00 pm.
Jim was born on June 30, 1934 in Edmonton, Alberta and moved to Kamloops in the 1940s. He was employed by CN Rail for 44 years and retired early to enjoy time with his family and friends. Jim enjoyed golfing, curling, gardening, playing crib, travelling and cheering for his grandchildren from the sidelines, in numerous sporting events. He was also an avid Blazers season ticket holder. Please join us for celebrating the life and memories of Roy McFadyen on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 1:00 - 4:30 pm at the family residence. Light lunch and refreshments will be served.
The family would like to thank neighbours Linda and Stu, Paul and Muriel and the First Responders for being there in our time of need. We will be forever grateful for your efforts, compassion and empathy. A Celebration of Life for Jim will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 1:00 pm at The Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria Street, Kamloops. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, BC Cancer Research or The Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Celebration of Life Flora Belle McLeod 1924 - 2019
Her Journey’s Just Begun by E. Brenneman
Don’t think of her as gone away, Her journey’s just begun. Life holds so many facets, This earth is only one. Just think of her as resting, From the sorrows and the tears, The Memorial Tea for Mrs. Flora Belle McLeod will take place at 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Tea Room, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, BC.
In a place of warmth and comfort, Where there are no days and years. Think how she must be wishing, That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness, Can really pass away. And think of her as living,
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In the hearts of those she touched,
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And she was loved so much.
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Kamloops Dentistry is seeking a full time
EXPERIENCED DENTAL OFFICE MANAGER
Knowledge of Cleardent is an asset. Excellent wages and health benefits.
Please send resumes to dmdbds@yahoo.ca or Fax 250-376-5367
Meat Department Manager PharmaChoice Food and Drug Chase, B.C. PharmaChoice Food and Drug in Chase is looking for a qualified meat cutter to assume the role of Department Manager. This is a full time position with a minimum of 32 hours per week. We are prepared to pay top dollar plus benefits to the successful applicant. Chase is a small and vibrant community on the banks of Little Shuswap Lake. It offers all forms of outdoor activities including boating, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, golfing and much more. Housing is still affordable. It is a great place to raise a family. This position is available immediately. Please forward expressions of interest and resume to Nathan or Brenda at 250-679-3553 or email chasedrugs@pharmachoice.ca All applications will be given the utmost consideration and confidentiality.
Ledcor Construction is currently looking to hire a Superintendent in the Kamloops area. You are a Superintendent that has 3 years of field operations experience in a leadership capacity working on multi-disciplinary commercial construction projects. Responsibilities will include the safety on site and ensure compliance of all Ledcor and WorkSafeBC regulations. Ensure that projects are built according to plans, specifications, shop drawings and applicable building codes and that the project materials and work is completed in compliance with the project quality program. Develops, maintains and drives the construction schedule in conjunction with the project team. Supervises field employees, ensures their work is planned and performed efficiently and timesheets are completed accurately. Interested applicants are requested to forward resumes to Kelowna.Manpower@ledcor.com. We thanks all applicants in advance, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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Education/Trade Schools AAA - Pal & Core
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Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. June 22nd and 23rd. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. May 27th & 28th evenings. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:
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Help Wanted I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679
is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at
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Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774. Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /OfďŹ ce Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko at 250-8281474. gene@shaw.ca
Pets
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for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm.
F/T - $270.00 per shift Falkland: 250-306-9445 Training provided.
Antiques / Vintage BUYING & SELLING: Vintage & mid-century metal, teak, wood furniture; original signed paintings, prints; antique paper items, local history ephemera; BC pottery, ceramics. 4th Meridian Art & Vintage, 104 1475 Fairview, Penticton. Leanne@4thmeridian.ca
Books, Coins, Stamps (250)-864-3521 Collector Buying Royal Canadian Mint coins, collections, old coins, paper money, ALL pre 68 silver coins, world collections.+ ANYTHING
GOLD & SILVER Todd The Coin Guy (250)-864-3521
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ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250) 377-3457.
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Merchandise for Sale Antiques / Vintage Antique Furniture solid wood and collectible’s Everything must go! (250) 571-7177
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GARAGE SALE Join us for a fun-filled day that includes music, refreshments, BBQ and of course....fantastic deals from over 30 vendors/sellers at our outdoor garage sale
8ft Antique Couch $900. Round dining room table w/4chairs & 2 bar stools. $700. Couch & matching chairs $200. 250-374-1541. Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $850. 250-374-8933.
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Mobile Homes & Parks
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We are raising money for the residents at Pinegrove Care Facility. All proceeds will go to help hire musicians for music therapy and entertainment. Music is key to a better quality of life and at times, is the only thing our seniors have to look forward to.
Please help us in improving the lives of our seniors. For table rentals ($20 each), call Kathy at 257-778-1215 or Dodie at 250-320-0250
For Sale By Owner $55.00 Special!
Misc. for Sale
ATTENTION: LANDSCAPERS
New and Established. Equipment for Sale. R600 Backpack blower (Stihl). H100 Hedge trimmer +extension (Stihl). Chainsaw 16� bar (Stihl). 110 Grass trimmer (Stihl). HRX Honda lawnmower. 12ft. alum orchard ladder. Trailer 4x8 w/working lights. $2,150. Call John 1250-889-1290. Brand new queen size foamy bought from Surplus Herby’s. $25. 250-377-3604. Butcher-Boy commercial meat grinder 3-hp. 220 volt. c/w attachments. $1600. 250318-2030.
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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Eclipse Lift chair remote control, like new. Dark rose colour. $1,000/obo. 250-3764813. Fishing Kayak 10ft. $450. IGO Titan 36 Electric Bike w/battery. $900. 778-4711096. Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $17,000 (250) 376-6607 Hockey Gear fits 5’4� 120 lbs, brand new + skates 6.5 size. Serious inquires only $650/obo. for all. Call 9-6pm 250-374-7992. Husky 8 gal air compressor needs accessories. $60/obo. 250-376-4884. La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX climbing boots, men size 10. New. $500. 2-161cm Snowboards. Never used $375. Gently used. $325. 578-7776. New 4WD Invacare Pegasus Scooter. Brand new. $2500/obo. 250-376-1933. Shop Rider Scooter. Good battery Low Mileage Red $1500 250-554-4427 aft 5pm
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OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 18th 1-4pm 895 Bebek Road Westsyde Rancher 1940 sq ft mn flr, 5bd 3up 2dn, 3 1/2 bth, lvg rm, fam rm, dining rm, mn flr laundry, N/G fireplace, A/C, Cen Vac, alrm sys, I/G spklrs, RV Pkg c/w sani dump. Close to schools & pool. lg lot. $619,900. 250579-5366.
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Plants /Nursery Developers Landscapers Home Owners Colorado Blue Green Spruce. Field grown major trees - 6’ to 14’ 32� B&B - blue $16 per ft. green $14 per ft. Min base width - 6’ to 10’. Call 250-6729712, 250-819-9712 or 778220-4443 (McLure). Save 10% on 3 or more order. *Feature trees to 4 metres plus. *Visual Barriers 4 to 1 more effective coverage than cedars. *Roadways and fence lines.
250.573.2278
Apt/Condo for Rent Northland Apartments
Renovated Bachelor Suites $1,000 Renovated 1&2 Bedroom Suites with New Fixtures; SS Appliances; Luxury Plank Flooring. Adult Oriented, No Pets, No Smoking Elevators / Common Laundry $1,100 - 1,650 per month. North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135 nnkamloops@northland.ca nskamloops@northland.ca
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Fully serviced .19 acre lot in Logan Lake with low taxes. Call Kyle at (250) 320-5762.
Mobile Homes & Parks
Savona 2bdrm mobile home. $950/mo +util’s. N/S, N/P. W/D. Patio/deck with water access. 250-319-1878 or Email: paoloogmun@gmail.com
Recreation
250.573.2278
**BOOK NOW FOR BEST WEEKS IN 2019** Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek BC. REST & RELAX ON THIS PRIVATE CORNER LOT. Newer 1bdrm, 1-bath park model sleeps 4 . Tastefully decorated guest cabin for 2 more. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor store & Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Only $1,400 week. BOOK NOW! Rental options available for 3 & 4 day, 1 week, 2 week & monthly. Call for more information. 1-250-371-1333.
866.573.1288
Rooms for Rent
eaglehomes.ca
1Bdrm, inclds util, cable, wi-fi, sep ent, own bath. $550. SD, Ref, N/S. 250-574-0543.
Musical Instruments 1-3/4 Violin c/w teardrop case or rectangular case. $150-$250. 250-434-6738.
1.866.573.1288 or
Commercial space for rent, was previously used as a Dance Studio. Approximately 1500 sq feet. Great parking, close to downtown, bus stops. 2000 a month plus utilities to view please contact Scott at (250) 318-0485 or conex @shaw.ca or Randy at (250) 214-0485 or conex randy@gmail.com
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001 Able buyer of all your old coins,coin collections,Collector COINS, all silver, gold, rare, common, old money.+ Todd The Coin Guy. (250)-864-3521 Christine is Buying Vintage Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Coins, Sterling, China, Estates, etc. 1-778-281-0030 Housecalls. Coin Collector BUYING Coins, Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Rare Coins, Bulk Silver coins. Also Buying ALL Gold & Sterling Silver, Jewelry + Call Chad 250-863-3082
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Houses For Sale
Misc. Wanted
Starting as low as $603.07 bi-weekly
Rentals
Cummings Gen Set Ford 6cyl 300 cu/in single and 3 phase pwr $5000 (250) 376-6607
5th wheel hitch $250. Ford air flow tailgate w/lock black $140. 250-374-8285.
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Heavy Duty Machinery
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Misc. for Sale
BOUVIER Pups parents CKC. Family/farm raised. Classic Black. $1200. Call 250-4944092
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Transportation
Transportation
Off Road Vehicles
Recreational/Sale 9.6ft Northern Lite Camper c/w alum sport utility trailer plus 12ft alum boat, 9.9 merc motor, elec motor & oars. $25,000/all. 250-318-9134.
Services
Services
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Yamaha Grizzly ATV. KMS 011031 $4,500 250-579-3252
Financial Services
Home Improvements
Misc Services
Recreational/Sale
GET BACK ON TRACK!
2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $16,900. 236-421-2251
Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
Run until sold
New Price $56.00+tax
Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one at rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* • $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) • $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)
Fitness/Exercise JA ENTERPRISES Furniture Moving and Rubbish Removal jaenterpriseskam@gmail.com 778-257-4943
WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 2 issues a week!
call 250-374-0462
Nails removed from boards or 2x4’s, pruning, hedge trimming, house cleaning, and general clean up. Call 778472-0056 or 778-257-4943
for a route near you!
Cleaning Services Springs Home Cleaning Services
Call for your free estimate today Call Spring at (250) 574-5482
RooďŹ ng & Skylights
Garden & Lawn
Cover tight exteriors. Spring sale re-roofing new const 5 inch continuous gutters. Siding repairs all jobs welcome big or small. Excellent references. 35 yrs. exp. 1-780-404-6633
Grassbusters Lawn and Yard Care. Now booking for the 2019 season. 250-319-9340.
* Lawn Mowing
* Rototilling * Hedge Trimming
Reliable Gardner. 30 years experience. Clean-ups & pruning. 236-421-4448
Landscaping
LIVE ANSWER | EFFICIENT COST EFFECTIVE | LOCAL COMPANY
10-989 McGill Pl. Kamloops
250-377-3457
Mini Excavator and Dump Trailer for hire, stump removal trenching, and small demo jobs $65 per hr for Excavator or $85 per hr for Dump Trailer and Excavator (250) 554-4467
Rentals
Transportation
Transportation
Shared Accommodation
Cars - Domestic
For quiet non-smoking mature male, in downtown apartment. $600/mo. 236-425-1499.
Suites, Lower Wanting, a tenant w/grt ref for 2 bdrm, sep Ent, patio, nice yard, $1000 pm 250-376-0633
Townhouses 3Bdrms N/Shore. N/P. Avail immed. 250-554-6877/250377-1020.
Transportation Antiques / Classics
2010 PONTIAC G3 Good condition, low mileage, sun roof, power everything. Very Economical $4500 (250) 804-2993 2017 Chev Cruze winter & summer tires, sun roof 65,000km $16,000 250-2997221 or 250-457-7342
RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $35.00(plus Tax) (250)371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details
Cars - Sports & Imports 2001 Mazda Millenia S
Super charged Automatic
Heated leather, luxury performance, sunroof, auto locks and windows. 98,000 original Km’s Always garage kept. 1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794.
$8500 250-253-4108
Cars - Domestic
2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan. 4dr., AWD, V-6, auto. 50,001 kms. Excellent condition. $14,900. 250-374-1541.
Motorcycles
Silver 2006 Mazda RX8 136,000km. Auto, Sunroof, leather heated seats, great body, tires and interior, Suicide style back doors. $6200. 250-376-7672 Financing avail 855-6007750
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DOWNTOWN Sat, May 18th. 10am-2pm. 1064 Dominion St. Hshld items, tools + much more.
Call and ask us about our GARAGE SALE SPECIAL
ONLY $12.50 FOR 3 LINES (Plus Tax) ($1 per additional line)
250-371-4949
classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com Garage Sale deadline is Thursday 10am for Friday Call Tuesday before 10am for our 2 day special for $17.50 for Wednesday and Friday Garage Sale Packages must be picked up Prior to the Garage Sale.
NORTH SHORE Annual Blossom Park Community Garage Sale. Saturday, May 18th. 8:30am-1:00pm. 1285 14th Street.
Scrap Car Removal
Boats 14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1500/obo. 778-469-5434.
Legal Legal Notices Trucks & Vans 1995 Chev 2500, 4x4, 5std Canopy, w/tires on rims $3000obo 250-579-8675
2014 Ford Platinum 4x4 Immaculate F150 Supercrew, 3.5 Ecoboost, Sun Roof, white, brown leather, Fully Loaded Only $33,300 250-319-8784
“The items will be disposed of after 30 days of the notice being served or posted, unless the person being notified takes the items, or establishes a right to the items, or makes a dispute resolution application with the Residential Tenancy Branch, or makes an application in Supreme Court to establish their rights to the items�
Wanted: HARLEY GEAR. Chaps, Jacket, Vest and Gloves. Ladies Medium and Mens Xlg. Send pics to: rajol@telus.net
BROCK Plant Sale. Sat & Sun. May 18th&19th. 8:00-2:00pm. 877 Crestline St. Hostas Extravaganza, 200 plants, $6.00/each.
Shuswap Lake Boat 18ft. Run about with 125hp out board Excl. Cond. $9500 604-530-4705
Items to be disposed of: • used tires & tire rims • child swing • mattresses • fitness machine • couches • swing chair • clothing, purses & personal belongings • TVs • bed frames • vacuum cleaner • desks • washers & dryers • plates, juicer • small concrete blocks
250-374-0916
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Name of the tenant: Elizabeth McKay Address of the rental unit: 1836 Pratt Road, Kamloops, BC V2C 5J3 Name and address of Landlord: Duc Nha Vong c/o Brendan Shaw Real Estate, 109 Victoria St, Kamloops BC V2C 1Z4. Phone: 778-471-1498
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FREE ESTIMATES FOR SYSTEM UPGRADES OR SWITCH-OVERS
Seeking retired or working person to share upper house with 2-ladies in downtown area. 1bdrm inclds TV, fridge, balcony. $700/mo inclds Util’s. Must have own phone. Small pet okay. 250-374-4645.
1997 Ford Expedition. 200,000+kms. New brakes. Runs well. $3,700. 250-3725033.
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Handy Persons
For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!
2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $55,000 250-374-4723
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2010 Jayco 31’ Travel Trailer with Solar panel, all electric, 1 owner, very clean $18,500 Call:250-573-6397
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of Audrey Irwin, deceased April 25, 2019 in Kamloops, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the estate you must file your claim by June 10, 2019 with S. Klimec, Executor at RR2, Site 5, Box 33, Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R2 and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the above date the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claims you may have.
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