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McGill Road safety under city microscope COUN. DIETER DUDY CALLS IT A ‘DANGEROUS PIECE OF ROAD FOR PEOPLE TO BE WALKING’ FAR LEFT: City of Kamloops police support services supervisor Kevin Beeton offers pedestrian safety education to Kamloops resident Nel Sarrasin outside the Tournament Capital Centre on Tuesday during a pedestrian safety campaign launch by Speed Watch, Kamloops Fire Rescue, city bylaws officers and RCMP officers. Vehicle speeds were recorded and pedestrian-safety advice was imparted. LEFT: Volunteers also handed out glow bracelets, which should be worn by people out walking at night. DAVE EAGLES PHOTOS/KTW
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Following a pedestrian death and calls from some people to improve safety along the McGill corridor, the city is looking into the issue. On Monday, the city’s development and sustainability committee directed staff to report back with a series of short-, mediumand long-term plans for the McGill corridor between Columbia Street and University Drive, by BC Hydro. (University Drive is a horseshoe-shaped road that intersects McGill at two points — at the university’s west and east entrances.) Committee member Coun. Dieter Dudy called it a “dangerous piece of road for people to be walking.” On Nov. 15, Thompson Rivers University academic advisor Lucy Phua died after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing McGill at University Drive East in a marked crosswalk. After her death, a public petition advocating enhancements to pedestrian safety in that area was launched, calling for slower speeds, flashing crosswalks and a school zone to be created near Insight Support Services and the university, in the area of McGill and Dalhousie Drive, between the
two University Drive crossings. To date, about 1,000 people have signed the petition. Dudy suggested immediate action, such as lowering the speed limit to 40 km/h from 50 km/h or adding rumble strips in front of crosswalks in the area. “The public wants some answers and they want them quickly,” he said. The committee heard from city staff that safety is a priority and area improvements are already planned, such as crosswalk and sidewalk upgrades and a study of the corridor. The committee heard the sidewalk on the south side of McGill is tied to development. A new development recently
given the green light by city council at the corner of McGill and Camosun Crescent, for example, includes pedestrian upgrades. Still, that takes time and the area is increasingly used by pedestrians — students, university staff and others — as more housing is built along McGill. The city is working toward transitioning the corridor away from industrial uses to multi-use, including residential and commercial. Coun. Arjun Singh called it a rapidly changing area with much more traffic, one that could be a “marquee place” to showcase active transportation. He said the city needs to bal-
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ance short- and long-term plans. Also in city plans is a multi-use pathway along the north side of McGill Road. It is unclear, however, when work on that project will get underway. City engineering manager Deven Matkowski said the city does not wish to start that project prior to having the results of the McGill corridor study, should the area need to be reworked entirely. The university has apparently asked the city for traffic-calming measures in the area, such as reducing traffic to one lane in each direction and adding parking. Amidst calls for short-term solutions from Dudy, the committee heard the city has a $300,000
annual budget for safety improvements. One past project included work at Fortune Drive and Eighth Street in North Kamloops. City CAO David Trawin noted something as simple as lighting could help to improve the area in the short-term. When staff returns with its series of short-, medium- and long-term plans for the McGill corridor between Columbia Street and University Drive, those recommendations will also go to the city’s Traffic Advisory Committee, made up of city staff, Kamloops RCMP, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Kamloops Fire Rescue and ICBC. Coun. Sadie Hunter also called on residents to wear high-visibility clothing while walking the streets during the dark days of winter, having herself experienced some close calls as of late.
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A woman arrested in connection with a police pursuit caught on video last week in North Kamloops is facing a raft of criminal charges. Kersten Ina Peters was arrested in the Fraser Valley on Friday, hours after cellphone footage shared on social media showed a white Lexus smashing into vehicles in a North Shore parking lot. At the time, police said the suspect fled in the damaged vehicle, which was later found at the Canadian Tire store in Dufferin. Peters was arrested in Chilliwack on Friday night. The 21-year-old Surrey woman is facing one count each of dan-
gerous operation of a motor vehicle, assaulting a peace office with a weapon, wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer and failing to stop, as well as two counts of possession of stolen property. Peters, who is in custody, is slated to appear in Surrey provincial court on Dec. 17 for a bail hearing. Police had been searching for the woman since about 12:30 p.m. on Friday, when the driver of the stolen Lexus eluded police in a daring
escape from a gas station parking lot in North Kamloops that involved damage to multiple vehicles. RCMP plainclothes officers came across the vehicle, previously reported stolen from Surrey, while conducting an unrelated investigation in the 200-block of Tranquille Road. Officers attempted to open the doors of the vehicle in the parking lot between the Canco Petroleum gas station and Mr. Lube, but the driver took off, ramming the vehicle through a number of ehicles in the process. Video of the escape can be seen online at kamloopsthisweek.com.
Counter Attack check stops take 10 drivers off the road Kamloops Mounties are out in full force with Counter Attack check stops. On the weekend, four check stops in the city led to six 90-day immediate roadside suspensions, three three-day suspensions and one drugrelated suspension. “It doesn’t take much alcohol or many drugs to impair your driving,” Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said. “Just because you’ve only had a couple of drinks doesn’t mean you’re OK to drive.” Police are asking drivers to make
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CN Rail says it wants to be a good neighbour once it takes over a contract in 2021 to move coal from the Kootenays through Kamloops and to the Lower Mainland. Last week, CN and Teck Resources announced a long-term deal for the transport of steelmaking coal between Kamloops and North Vancouver. The deal runs from April 2021 through the end of 2026 and is expected to allow Teck to “significantly increase shipment volumes” through an expanded terminal in North Vancouver, according to a press release. As part of the deal, CN has said it intends to spend $125 million upgrading its infrastructure between Kamloops and the Lower Mainland — which could include some improvements in city limits. “Capital investments to the rail infrastructure include capacity upgrades for access to the North Shore in Vancouver, Kamloops interchange upgrades and other capacity upgrades
to ensure seamless traffic flows,” CN spokesman Jonathan Abecassis told KTW. Work has been ongoing at CN’s yard on the Tk’emlups reservation, where crews have been putting into place five more 12,000-foot tracks that should allow the trains to be yarded. Steelmaking coal has previously been transported by CP from eastern B.C., through Kamloops to the Lower Mainland. The change to CN’s contract in 2021 is expected to create additional train traffic in downtown Kamloops, especially across the Lorne Street crossing connecting CP and CN lines, a section of track that has typically not been very busy. “CN makes every effort to be a responsible neighbour and partner in the communities where we operate,” Abecassis said. “Mitigation measures concerning coal dust will continue and CN will work with the community on issues of concern to them, including disruptions to vehicular traffic. We will continue meeting with Kamloops and adjacent communities and engage with them.” Under federal regulations, railways cannot
block public rail crossings for more than five minutes to vehicles and pedestrians. That rule is null and void, however, when the train is moving. Transport Canada does note railway companies must clear crossings as quickly as possible when emergency vehicles need to get through and maintains its role is to monitor rail companies for compliance of those rules through audits and inspections. “If an inspection reveals that a company is not following the rules, Transport Canada does not hesitate to take appropriate action, which is based on the severity of the safety issue and can involve one or more of several compliance and enforcement tools,” Transport Canada stated in a email to KTW earlier this year when the issue of railway crossing delays was raised by residents in various neighbourhoods. According to company statistics, Teck’s annual production of coal that moves from East Kootenays to Vancouver is approximately 26-million tonnes. The trains are 152 cars long (about 2.4 kilometers in length). Each train moves about 18,000 tonnes of coal.
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An inspired Mackenzie Berry cut one of 20 ribbons adorning the front door of A Way Home Kamloops’ newest housing project. The local non-profit helped the former homeless young person find housing last December, when the 22-year-old was experiencing abuse at a homeless shelter. “After that, I realized it was time to sober up and get my life together, get my family back,” Berry said. On Monday, A Way Home Kamloops opened phase one of its Safe Suites program — a temporary housing setup in a North Shore house that will give six homeless young people shelter in time for the holidays. “Their hearts are huge and it really sets my dream to help kids as well in the future,” Berry said. The six people now living at Safe Suites range in age from 18 to 25. Many have aged out of foster care and identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, A Way Home Kamloops executive director Katherine McParland said. Having experienced homelessness in her youth, McParland said she knows Safe Suites will make a huge difference in their lives. Ribbons lining the doorway represented the multitude of barriers homeless young people face in securing housing, in the colours of the transgender pride
flag, McParland told a crowd gathered for the event. One by one, donors were invited to snip a ribbon, with many representatives announcing funding for the local non-profit in the process. To date, nearly $100,000 has been raised for Safe Suites through community donations, funds that will help cover expenses such as utility bills, the home’s lease with Arpa Investments, as well as food and maintenance costs. Safe Suites will be staffed around the clock and offer a meal service, life skills training, on-site counselling and connections to other social services in Kamloops. Each person will receive a case manager who will help their resident develop a wellness plan with goals around education and/or employment. “This will provide youth a supportive environment to bridge into housing and to prevent future episodes of homelessness,” McParland said, describing the program as unique as it is led by young people who have experienced homelessness. Annual funding from the provincial government will enable Safe Suites to operate, McParland said, noting it is expensive to have staff on-site 24 hours a day. She estimated it costs $500,000 annually to operate Safe Suites. Safe Suites differs from A Way Home’s scattered housing program as it provides continuous on-site support services for young people with complex mentalhealth and substance-use issues.
“For young people fleeing experiences such as being human trafficked or sexually exploited, they actually need a home where there’s staff to prevent the street from coming in,” McParland said, noting a pilot program without 24/7 staffing in place was run, in which incidents of domestic violence, sexual exploitation and suicide attempts occurred. From Safe Suites, young people can transition into the scattered sites program, which has 24 homes across Kamloops. There, they live more independently, with visits from a support worker, eventually taking on the lease for their home. In the long term, A Way Home Kamloops hopes to find a piece of property on which it can build phase two of its Safe Suites initiative — a 10-unit housing complex containing at least two staff on site at all times. “Safe Suites needs to find our forever home. This is something in the interim,” McParland said, noting that finding property has been a hurdle. Last year, she said, three homeless young people in Kamloops on the waiting list for housing died. In 2018, A Way Home Kamloops conducted an agespecific homelessness count, identifying 136 young people who said they had experienced homelessness in the previous year. A Way Home Kamloops has most recently had 121 youth referrals for housing, McParland said.
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Following lengthy debate, a plan to increase alternative transportation downtown was quashed on Tuesday. The Downtown Transportation Choices Strategy has been referred back to the Development and Sustainability Committee. During a committee of the whole meeting, council took issue with myriad aspects of the plan — from engagement directing its creation to findings — in voting against adoption in 5-4 decision. In favour were councillors Arjun Singh, Sadie Hunter, Dieter Dudy and Kathy Sinclair. Opposed were Mayor Ken Christian and councillors Mike O’Reilly, Dale Bass, Bill Sarai and Denis Walsh. O’Reilly said the strategy had too many gaps, while multiple councillors took issue with who was consulted to inform the strategy. Council had previously directed staff to conduct further engagement and the city did so through the fall — but the extent of that work did not appease council. City staff had recommended 16 actionable items in the short-, medium- and long-term, geared at getting people out of their vehicles. They included hiring a co-ordinator, implementing a travel program for city employees and a public bikeshare program, providing workplace travel assistance, partnering with
businesses and schools to increase bike racks, shifting toward a parkingmanagement model (structuring parking fees based on demand) for city-owned facilities and integrating the strategy in city development bylaws. “The strategy is intended to provide options and remove barriers for those who are looking for something different,” city engineering manager Deven Matkowski told council, explaining that, if well-implemented, the strategy would take vehicles off the road and get people around more efficiently. Christian said too much focus is spent engaging residents at the Kamloops Regional Farmers’ Market, which could be seen as preaching to the choir. Bass had similar concerns, maintaining neighbourhood associations outside of the city’s core were not given equal opportunity to weigh in on the issue. Bass noted not all residents in the city will be able to take alternative transportation, such as those on the outskirts who travel to work at a mine. Noting council’s diversity of opinion, Sinclair advocated for the strategy, noting that while the city is “built for cars”, it would help to remove barriers for those already desiring to change how they travel, which was the intent of the strategy. She said the plan would help to resolve parking issues and greenhouse gases.
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he most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stress-inducing, which is why we all need a reminder now and again to slow down and breathe. It may seem as though there are far too many things to do at this time of the year — and that is usually true. Everywhere one turns in the run-up to Christmas, there is another festive celebration, another craft fair and another performance to attend. But trying to jam too many of these things into your schedule can take the fun out of the whole season if you’re not careful. So what do you do? These are all great events and you’d like to attend them all. First, you have to be realistic and admit to yourself that you can’t do everything. And when you take a good long look at the pre-Christmas list, in your heart of hearts you likely know you don’t really want to do them all. Pick a few of the things that you absolutely can’t miss and reluctantly let go of the rest. Your mental health will thank you for it and you will probably find that when you do go to those special things, your mind is right there with you, rather than racing ahead to the next thing coming up. Stress can impact the immune system, so the Ministry of Health is offering a few tips to get through the holidays without a big crash. They include washing hands, getting a flu shot and staying home if you’re sick in order to keep yourself and those around you as physically healthy as possible during the season. We should also pace ourselves with holiday alcohol and cannabis consumption and when eating rich food. The ministry also advises to take breaks from group activities and pay attention to your own needs and feelings. Spend a little time by yourself if you can. Meditate, do some relaxation breathing or go for a short walk. Keep a regular sleep, meal and exercise schedule. And, again, don’t forget to slow down and breathe. This is a season meant to be enjoyed.
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n the end, it was simply a class assignment at Thompson Rivers University, but it elicited so much venom and, yes, racism, on social media that one wonders what, if anything, has changed with respect to general attitudes toward First Nation issues. Student Nicole Morning-Star Peters created a petition on change. org, a very popular website people from around the world use to gather support for various causes. Peters’ class assignment was to create a petition and gather as many signatures as possible. Her petition called on TRU to offer free parking to Indigenous students and her reasoning seems solid. We have all heard various TRU officials offer the “unceded territory” preamble at an event on campus: “We acknowledge that we are on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc Nation.” Why, Peters asked in her petition, are those who have never ceded territory forced to pay for the right to park vehicles on their territory? Why, indeed? It is an interesting question amid the repeated “unceded territory” preambles uttered on campus. What, exactly, is accomplished by repeating the preamble by rote at every event? Would actions such as that suggested by Peters in her class assignment not be more effective than simply acknowledging one is on unceded territory again and again?
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MUSINGS I think that is worth considering if the university is truly of the belief its campus is on land that belongs to the Secwépemc people. Peters’ petition appeared on the very public change.org website and became a news story, written about on this newspaper’s website and covered by other media organizations in Kamloops. But when our Facebook page became the repository of questionable-to-outright racist comments, and when Peters told me she was not going to submit the petition to university staff, I decided to pull the story from our site and delete the Facebook link and its associated cesspool of comments. Once again, social media has served to expose the ugliness of some people, their putrid ignorance wrapped in hatred and insecurity. This is precisely why, earlier this year, we eliminated comments from our online stories, because the time committed to moderating the submissions was nowhere near worth the effort when considering the volume of nonsense created.
For some reason, people who would otherwise not even think of uttering such offensive garbage face to face find the courage behind the social media screen to vomit forth the most vile filth imaginable. Social media exposes the true hearts of so many people who would otherwise never be seen for the racists they truly are. It is acceptable to debate her premise, and some did with intelligence; it is another level of crassness to simply make race-associated posts online. Peters was understandably shaken by the visceral reaction by many to her class assignment. “The anger and outage due to my petition really blows my mind,” she posted on her Facebook page. “I can’t really understand the anger and lashing out over parking. Because I spoke from my social location and not theirs? I am a minority, so I didn’t speak from the majority because that’s not where I stand. This is how our people are silenced, through bullying behaviour like what is being displayed on social media.” Bullying on social media remains an epidemic, despite work done by educators, police and government. On another note, Peters told me others — such as the university’s students’ union or faculty association — are free to take on her petition and present it to TRU. I am curious to know what the university’s response would be once receiving such a petition on “unceded territory.” editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds
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TOO MANY SPEED RACERS IN CITY Editor: Speeding and aggressive driving in Kamloops is becoming a serious problem. With the recent death of a pedestrian on McGill Road and numerous other close calls in the city lately, I am starting to wonder about police traffic enforcement in Kamloops. I have lived in Juniper Ridge for more than 20 years and since the city “improved” Highland Drive, that road and Qu’ Appelle Boulevard have turned into speedways. The posted limit on Highland is 50 km/h, but do the speed limit and you will find people either tailgating you or passing you like it is a race to the top of the hill. The speed at which people pass my home on Qu’ Appelle has become unbe-
lievable and ridiculous in recent years. Do the residents of Juniper Ridge and Kamloops think it is acceptable to excessively speed in residential areas? The neighbours and I have reached out to the city and the speed watch program numerous times, with no real results. The speed watch people do come out and set up, but they put out signs to let drivers know they are in the neighbourhood which I understand is for their safety. However, that only results in drivers slowing down during the speed watch. That would be like the RCMP setting up signs on the highway, letting drivers know there is radar up ahead. Not too many people would be caught speeding. The last time we contacted the city and asked for some speed reader signs
to be installed on Qu’Appelle, between Finlay Avenue and Nechako Drive, we were told that would not happen. But I see in the past few months that one of those speed reader signs has been installed on Qu’Appelle in West Juniper. The issue of speeding has become such a problem on our street that we are looking to move to another area of town so we don’t have to take our lives in our hands every time we go out to mow the lawn or shovel snow. I hate to say it, but it is only a matter of time before someone is killed or seriously injured on Qu’Appelle due to speeding. The only way to stop it is for the police to do more enforcement and start handing out speeding tickets. Jim Davis Kamloops
CP SHOULD PAUSE TRAINS AND MOVE RAILYARD Editor: Re: Amandeep Rai’s letter of Nov. 27, defending operation of CP Rail trains on Remembrance Day (‘CP cannot be expected to shut down during ceremony’): Contrary to Rai’s claim, a passing car or airplane is not “more likely to create extensive noise” than an idling train engine, especially when that train engine is parked directly across from Riverside Park during the Remembrance Day ceremony. This is an absurd comparison. I expect anyone who was
standing on the south side of the park near Lorne Street (myself included) would have had trouble hearing the ceremony. I don’t think it’s too much to ask CP to pause the trains. We’re talking about one day a year — Nov. 11, for 30 minutes, in honour of veterans. Is it too much to ask CP Rail to halt its pursuit of profits through our city for 30 minutes? Oh, wait, the company painted five trains for the armed forces, so it can do as it wishes. That’s the real issue, isn’t it?
People just say, “CP was here first.” Well, it’s no longer 1905. I appreciate CP’s contribution to the establishment of our city. That said, there is no real need for them to be operating a major switchyard in the middle of our downtown core. Ask any realtor or developer how this is hampering the potential of our city centre. And what, exactly, is this yard’s presence there doing for Kamloops? I’m sure the 100 or so jobs it provides won’t be lost if CP Rail was to move the
railyard outside of town. I’m sure the company contributes to local organizations in some way, but it can easily do this without occupying the downtown. The removal of at least the railyard should be a big picture goal for the Downtown Plan. Other cities have been able to do it and, if I recall, this goal was discussed as early as the 1970s. Why hasn’t it happened? We just need people in power with some foresight. R. McMurphy Kamloops
PERPLEXED OVER PARKING COMMENTS Editor: Re: The KTW article of Dec. 6 by Jessica Wallace (‘Downtown parking fines rise significantly’): The article quoted a city staffer as saying there is enough parking downtown. Is this the same staff that went to council and taxpayers, arguing there was a critical parking shortage downtown as an excuse to spend more than $6 million in taxpayer funds for parking at the former Kamloops Daily News site? Is this the same city staff that used parking shortage as an excuse to expand the area covered by parking meters? There are many skeptics in the city, myself included, who believe city managers have their own agenda for the Daily News property purchase — and a critical parking shortage had nothing to do with it. Apparently, now that the arts centre is back on the table, city staff have changed their tune, claiming there is “adequate” parking downtown. There is not a mention as to how the city will cope with the loss of parking under the arts centre proposal. How long before city managers come back to the taxpayers for millions of dollars for parking to address “critical parking shortages”? Bob Mitchell Kamloops
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Editor: The trial and the hanging have all taken place behind closed doors, away from the prying public eyes and ears of Kamloops taxpayers. The accused was given no chance of a proper defence. The prosecutors were presented with outdated information and erroneous facts from their witnesses while half of council was junketing in Japan. The Kamloops Heritage Society has been hung out to dry and the fate of St. Andrews on the Square is a mystery. Perhaps the city intends to finally build that parkade it had planned for 159 Seymour St. in 1996. That was when a group of irate taxpaying citizens banded together to form the Kamloops Heritage Society to save the city’s oldest public building (1887) from the bulldozer. The public outcry forced the city to relent and it told the bothersome group it could operate the heritage building as a hosted community centre if the society did the needed renovations to make it safe and usable. The city still owns the building, but has taken little interest in the historic
icon since leasing it to the society 21 years ago with a clause in the lease that said the tenant has the option to renew the agreement every five years. The city has now cancelled that lease. The society has been caring for the building and has created a vibrant space that anyone can rent for almost any occasion. There is still a church group that rents it every Sunday for services, but the rest of the time it hosts everything from weddings to celebrations of life, from art shows to concerts and from craft fairs to antique road shows. The society has also invested nearly $300,000 into maintenance and upgrading, including installing stained glass windows with revenue from rentals and fundraising. The city has not revealed anything about its decision to take over management of this heritage building. Council has not informed the taxpayers who voted them into city hall, nor asked them what the building should be used for or how it should be run. All the society was told is that the
LET CP RAIL BUILD ITS OWN SAFETY FENCE Editor: The City of Kamloops should not pay for a safety fence along the CP Rail tracks downtown (‘City set to buy land, build fence along West Victoria Street,’ Oct. 25). I am certainly happy about any green space the city might acquire
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City hall prepping for arts centre info at a future meeting. City communications manager Wendy Heshka said the city has prepared a draft presentation, which will be presented to the public during open houses in the new year. Other engagement will occur via a booth at Kamloops Blazers’ games and during presentations to community groups. Meanwhile, the city’s Let’s Talk KCA page is online and active, with residents posing questions to the city. Community relations committee chair Coun. Kathy Sinclair noted discussion on the engagement website is detailed, respectful and civilized.
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Plans for disseminating information about Kamloops Centre for the Arts are underway at city hall. The city’s next steps were discussed during a community relations committee meeting on Monday. The committee heard an internal group is meeting weekly on the matter, in addition to a communications subgroup that meets every other week. Coun. Sadie Hunter has also put her name forward to act as a liaison between staff and council. Council will discuss her appointment
Parkcrest costs to come A city and school district working group met last week and received an initial cost estimate to replace Parkcrest elementary. City of Kamloops CAO David Trawin said the cost estimate is $38 million and the city is awaiting its portion on a potential oversized gym, which could go to city council during supplemental budget talks. The city is hoping
to fill a need for court space in Kamloops when the school district rebuilds Parkcrest. The Brocklehurst elementary school was destroyed in a Sept. 5 fire. A memo that went to the city’s community relations committee notes the final costs are expected in early 2020, with building to begin in early 2021. If council approves the spending in the
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was in it,” the four-term Conservative MP said. McLeod criticized the Liberals for making no reference to the forestry crisis in B.C. and for lacking comment on Canada’s place on the world stage and on defence spending. No mention of B.C.’s forestry issues was concerning, McLeod said, noting the federal government seems oblivious to what is a significant crisis and one
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spend tax dollars. “I see a speech from the throne that will take us spiralling into debt,” McLeod said. Having been named to the Conservative’s shadow cabinet in charge of the Natural Resources portfolio, McLeod was also critical of the government for what she described as “one throwaway line on natural resources” during the throne speech.
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able housing and health care. But it also made pointed references to issues that are dear to the NDP and Bloc. The Liberals will need the support of at least one of those two parties to pass legislation and survive confidence votes. Universal dental care, one of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s priorities, was cited as an idea “worth exploring’’ and one that Parliament was encouraged to look into. In a nod to one of the Bloc’s priorities, the government promised that dairy farmers impacted by recent trade agreements will be “fully and fairly compensated’” — with many receiving their first cheques this month. Moreover, the speech emphasized that the government “is open to new ideas’’ from opposition parties. • Commenting on veteran Abbotsford MP Conservative MP and former cabinet minister Ed Fast’s decision to reject an offer to serve in Andrew Scheer’s shadow cabinet due to concerns about Scheer’s leadership, McLeod said she supports the party leader. She said every member of Parliament has the right to decide whether they want to accept a shadow cabinet role, noting she is focused on her portfolio and role as
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Thanks to donations from people like Betty Manuel, the weekend’s Stuff the Bus event helped stock the shelves at the Kamloops Food Bank. More than 4,000 pounds of food and in excess of $4,000 was collected for the food bank. The cash total was augmented by a $1,500 donation from the BC Turkey Farmers Association. The event was organized by the City of Kamloops and BC Transit. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW
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New university policies outline security camera use, forbid guns and fireworks on campus, including fireworks. The safety and security cameras policy and the firearms and dangerous weapons policy, approved by the president’s council back on Oct. 28, came before TRU’s board of governors as an information item
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during its regular meeting Friday. The firearms policy prohibits students and staff from possessing or use of dangerous objects without the written permission of the university’s director of risk management services. Those objects are
defined as firearms, whether registered or replicas, ammunition, explosives — including fireworks — and weapons, though no specific definition of what constitutes a weapon is given in the policy. According to the policy, these objects are prohibited at any
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rooms, according to the document. Covert cameras — one posted without signage warning of their presence — are not permitted on TRU campuses and property without the prior written approval of the vice-president of administration and finance. The university plans to conduct periodic audits of each camera system to assess compliance with the policy. TRU NURSING BUILDING UPDATE Thompson Rivers University’s new building to house the school of nursing is being erected on budget and slightly ahead of schedule. “The great news is that this project has absolutely been uneventful,” TRU vice president of administration and finance, Matt Milovick, told the university’s board of governors Friday. Milovick said the building is now closed in and work on the interior is underway. According to a project status report, the building, as of Nov. 4, continues to be in line with its approved original budget of $37.3 million, with about $24.1 million spent to date.
There have been 71 change orders raised and six are still being processed, but all estimates are within the budget’s contingency fund. The structure is expected to be ready in time for next year’s fall semester, with a “substantial completion date” pegged at May 15, 2020. The interior finishes are 60 per cent complete and the building’s envelope is 85 per cent finished, according to the report. A new nursing building will enable the university to admit more students who would be able to use innovative technology to learn about complex medical scenarios and fine systems that enhance patientcentred care, as well as enabling the university to offer certificate programs in specialty care areas. Those include: critical, emergency, preoperative (the three phases of surgery from pre-operative to postoperative), intensive, cardiac, senior, rural and home-care nursing. TRU estimates construction of the building will result in $47 million in direct and indirect economic spinoffs and create about 305 new jobs.
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The patient-care tower project at Royal Inland Hospital has reached a milestone in its development. Full-size mock-ups of a number of the rooms in the tower’s design — including a single-patient room, an operating room and a birthing room — have been constructed in a Laval Crescent facility. This has allowed health-care professionals to collaborate on the design, using their first-hand experience with the hospital workflow to tweak the structures. “Staff from RIH come up, they have a look at it and they’re able to provide feedback on the design to make sure that patient flows and staff working conditions are ideal when the tower is built,” said Kevin Parnell, communications consultant for capital planning and projects with Interior Health, during a tour of the constructed mock-ups. This is the second phase of mock-ups done for the rooms that will be in the $417-million tower.
The first phase featured rooms that were drawn on the floor in tape. The final phase will involve building mock-ups inside the actual tower. When finished, the tower will provide significant upgrades to RIH, including an increased number of private rooms. When the tower opens, 80 per cent of patient rooms will be private, compared to 20 per cent of rooms in the current hospital. It’s a design choice that might seem intended solely for patient comfort, but there are also medical benefits because private rooms mean private bathrooms. “From an infection-prevention and control perspective, this really allows us to help contain any outbreaks that we have,” explained Dr. Todd Ring, chief of staff at Royal Inland Hospital. “So, by patients having their own bathroom, it will really help to prevent infections being spread to other patients, closing down units, impacting the whole hospital.” The updated private rooms also feature an open alcove that allows staff to keep an eye on patients
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A Kamloops man who raped his teenaged daughter’s sleeping friend in what a pre-sentence report called an “opportunistic” attack will go to jail for at least two years, but not until January at the earliest. The 45-year-old business owner cannot be named due to a courtordered publication ban protecting the identity of his victim. The man admitted to sexually assaulting the 15-year-old girl on July 23, 2018, while she slept in his daughter’s bed. The girl told police she awoke to find the man engaged in forced intercourse. She said he appeared to stop when he realized she was waking up.
Court heard the man then began telling the girl it was her fault. “He also commented to her that it wasn’t bad because she wanted it which, of course, wasn’t the case,” Crown prosecutor Will Burrows said. The victim had been drinking with the man’s son prior to the assault. Court heard the man initially pleaded not guilty, but changed his plea when his DNA was confirmed to have been found on the girl’s underwear. Burrows said the man’s home had previously been a “safe place” for the girl, who was experiencing family troubles. “The accused was trusted by the victim,” Burrows said. “She was extremely vulnerable and he knew it.”
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In a pre-sentence report, the rape was described as “opportunistic.” Burrows has proposed a threeyear sentence in a federal penitentiary while defence lawyer Eric Rines is seeking a sentence of two years less a day to be served in a provincial prison. Rines took issue with Burrows’ depiction of the man’s family as having been a surrogate for the girl. He said the man only knew the girl as a friend of his children. The man has said he was intoxicated at the time of the attack and has no recollection of it having taking place. He is scheduled to return to court on Jan. 20 for a hearing to determine whether any evidence will be called prior to sentencing. He remains out of custody.
Two years for sexual assault A Fraser Canyon man who raped a young acquaintance following a drunken Christmas Eve party last year has been ordered to spend two years behind bars. The 49-year-old Lillooet man cannot be named due to a court-ordered publication ban protecting the identity of his victim. Court heard the man was drinking at his sister’s house in Lillooet on Dec. 24, 2018, when he invited a 22-year-old woman to share his liquor. She obliged and fell asleep at about midnight. The woman told police she woke up about an hour later to find the attacker on top of her engaged in forced intercourse.
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Crown prosecutor Tim Livingston said the victim began to cry and hit the rapist in the face. He then struck her. She escaped and notified others at the party about what had happened and police were called. The attacker was arrested a short time later. Kamloops provincial court Judge Roy Dickey sentenced the man to two years less a day in provincial prison, to be followed by a two-year probation order with terms barring him from having any contact with the victim. After being given credit for time served, the man will have about 21 months left to serve in prison.
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Accused murderer Crimes fuelled sentence set to seek bail A new father will spend his baby’s first Christmas behind bars after admitting to using a stolen credit card to fraudulently purchase nearly $6,000 in fuel. Peter Hunt was taken into custody at the end of a sentencing hearing on Monday in Kamloops provincial court. The 45-year-old pleaded guilty to fraud over $5,000 stemming from an incident nearly two years ago. Crown prosecutor Evan Goulet said a District of Lillooet credit card was stolen from a municipal vehicle on Jan. 6, 2018, while it was
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One of five Kamloops men charged with murder in a gangrelated slaying last year will seek bail this week. Nathan Townsend is slated to appear in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops on Wednesday for a bail review. The 23-year-old is facing one count of second-degree murder in connection with the death of Troy Gold. The remains of Gold, 35, were found in the Lac du Bois area north of Kamloops after he was reported missing on Oct. 3, 2018. In the days after Gold’s disappearance, police could be seen scouring a Brocklehurst property belonging to Townsend’s grandparents. Also charged with murder in connection with Gold’s death are Jayden Eustache, Darian Rohel, John Wade Davis and Sean Scurt. Gold had been involved in the city’s drug trade. Townsend, who is also known as Nathan Pawluck, has been linked in the past to the Red Scorpions gang and its co-founder Konaam Shirzad, who was shot to
being repaired in Kamloops. Hunt was later seen on video surveillance at six Esso stations in Kamloops and the North Thompson Valley, using the card to purchase $5,685.37 worth of fuel. Hunt, a veteran of the British military who hails from the United Kingdom, owns a hauling company in Kamloops. Court heard he used the ill-gotten fuel to gas up his trucks. Of the 60 prior convictions on Hunt’s criminal record, 25 are for property crimes and nine of those relate to fraud-related offences. Kamloops provincial court
Judge Stella Frame sentenced Hunt to spend four months in prison. “I’m hoping the fact you have a baby whose first Christmas you are going to miss, who is dependent on you, you will realize that you can’t afford to make any more decisions like this,” Frame said. In addition to the jail time, Hunt will be bound by a 12-month probation order upon his release including terms barring him from visiting any Esso in Kamloops or Barriere and requiring he stay away from the District of Lillooet office. Frame also ordered Hunt to pay restitution.
NATHAN TOWNSEND death outside his Kamloops home in 2017. Gold’s murder was the first in a series of deadly gang-related incidents in the city over a violent fivemonth stretch. On Jan. 23, two men were shot to death in separate incidents outside hotels in Valleyview and Aberdeen. On Feb. 15, two people were shot in a Brocklehurst apartment. One of them died. No arrests have been made in connection with the January 23 murders, but two men were taken into custody in the days following the Feb. 15 shootings.
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Tech space part of Tranquille Road development ARPA INVESTMENTS PLANS TO ERECT THREE BUILDINGS IN NORTH KAMLOOPS, WITH CONSTRUCTION SET TO BEGIN IN FALL OF 2020 MICHAEL POTESTIO
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Construction of the first of three new buildings set to rise in the 300-block of Tranquille Road in North Kamloops will begin next fall and include a 200-seat space for the tech industry and other community events. Arpa Investments plans to erect a hotel, office building and apartment complex on 1.5 acres of land it purchased between Wood Street and Clapperton Road. It plans to break ground on the office building in about 10 months. Arpa co-owner Joshua Knaak said an application for a development permit for the office building is still six months away.
The eight-storey woodframe building will be located in the centre of the property and include a three-level parkade built into the hillside. It is slated to be the future home of Kamloops Innovation Centre (KIC) and Streamline Technologies, which want to expand from their space in the current building on the property, at the corner of Wood Street and Tranquille Road. Knaak said the plan is to have six floors of office space above the first two floors, which will incorporate a 200-seat multi-purpose space. It would resemble other tech-based structures like Accelerate Okanagan in Kelowna, he said, with the 200-seat space being used
This photo illustration uses Arpa’s renderings of the proposed building to show what the Tranquille Road property might look like once built.
for tech-based events, such as e-gaming tournaments, and various community initiatives. The design plans also call for an 80-seat restaurant on the ground floor. “The goal is to create that space where it’s not dark at night,” Knaak said, noting he has had talks with potential user groups for the community space, including KIC and Thompson Rivers University. “Still sort of working on what that looks like, but I think there’s no question there’s demand
there, whether it’s private or public or some combination of the two,” Knaak said, adding he wants to get as many user groups in the space as possible. The parkade would serve the new KIC building and the hotel, which will rise at the corner of Clapperton Avenue and Tranquille Road, followed by another mixed-use building, similar to The Station, at the corner of Tranquille Road and Wood Street. That will will involve tearing down the current Kamloops Innovation Centre build-
ing at that corner. The office building wasn’t initially built to attract tenants in the tech industry, but Knaak said that is from whom the interest came. He said potential tenants from the tech industry want high-quality commercial space that is also affordable. “Between downtown and the North Shore, I don’t know when the last commercial building was built, so a lot of the space is dated,” Knaak said. He said at this point, interest in the building
hasn’t come from out of town, but noted companies will be attracted to Kamloops with new infrastructure in place, whether via Arpa or other developments. Asked why Arpa chose to open a hotel on that block, Knaak said there are not many options on the North Shore, noting McArthur Island is a yearlong driver for visitors attending tournaments. “It make sense to start seeing that type of amenity built along the [Tranquille] corridor,” he said.
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COUNCIL ADVISES AGAINST DISTRICTS The issue of neighbourhood districts was raised on Monday during the community relations committee meeting, where both Coun. Dale Bass and Mayor Ken Christian raised concerns about plans to consult with neighbourhoods in 2020 via grouping neighbourhoods into four or five regions. In the past two years, the city has held engagement sessions in neighbourhoods from Barnhartvale to Rayleigh, with turnout usually depending on whether a certain issue had arisen in the area. In 2019, 449 people showed up to 17 spring and fall sessions. The best-attended session was in Valleyview, with 65 residents turning up to meet with city staff over issues like
asbestos at Kamloops Resource Recovery Centre and traffic on Vicars Road. Mayor Ken Christian said residents don’t necessarily relate to regions, such as the southeast sector of the city. “I don’t know that that really serves the purpose,” he said. The committee heard the city will still meet with neighbourhood associations and the intention is to cut back on staff overtime. NAME THAT AWARD, KAMLOOPS What would you call an award that pays tribute to Kamloops residents who have served the city? Mayor Ken Christian said the city was never particularly tied to the Exemplary Service Award moniker. The award, which has previ-
ously been given to former Kamloops RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller, former NSBIA president Bryce Herman and many other community-minded individuals, pays tribute to those who have demonstrated commitment to various endeavours or services, such as volunteer activities or scholastic, athletic or arts and cultural achievements. Christian pondered whether the award should receive a new name in the future. “It was sort of open as to what we were going to call this thing,” Christian said. Other councillors on the committee were lukewarm over changing the name, suggesting it is clear, but could include the word “community.” Weigh in with your thoughts by emailing editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.
Nominations open for the 2020 round of the awards in the new year. For more information, go online to kamloops.ca/ourcommunity/community-awards/exemplaryservice-awards. LABOUR COUNCIL MEETS WITH CITY The city recently held its first engagement meeting with the Kamloops and District Labour Council. Coun. Dale Bass previously pushed for the city to include the group among those with which it consults. Bass said the labour council wants the city to attend more of its events. The first-time city councillor had recommended the city meet with the labour council, similar to how it engages with the business community.
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You might know Whoville as the town from which The Grinch attempted to steal Christmas in the classic Dr. Seuss story How The Grinch Stole Christmas or one of its two film adaptations. You might not know, though, that Whoville — or at least a close facsimile thereof — comes to Westsyde in Kamloops every Christmas. Randy and Sue Adams, better known at this time of year as The Mayor of Whoville and His Wife, opened the gates to their Whoville re-creation this weekend. This is the third year they have had a Grinchinspired holiday display in their backyard and the second year the display has been open to the public. Whoville can be found at 864 Dickenson Rd., near Westmount elementary, and Randy said that any time the gates to the back yard are open, people are welcome to visit.
But Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings for the next three weeks will be when people can get the most out of the experience, with hot chocolate, popcorn, a fire pit and a continuous showing of the 1966 animated version of How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Hours are 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on those three nights. “People just sit around here and we have hot chocolate and popcorn,” Randy said. “Then, when they go, we have treats for the kids, too, like jelly beans. And, of course, they’re green, like the Grinch.” The Adams’ yard is not the only thing dressed up for the occasion. The titles of The Mayor of Whoville and His Wife are not just honorary as the couple gets into costume before opening the gates on weekends, ensuring the smallest details are accurate. “I haven’t cut my hair for seven months,” Randy said, lifting his hat to show his long, white locks. “And then I actually put it in curlers and I put it all up. And then we have Whoville noses that we
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put on. My wife dresses up, too, and her costume this year, it’s mind-boggling. So she’s going to be the belle of the ball this year, which is good.” They ask visitors to bring donations of children’s books that will be passed on to Literacy in Kamloops. Through the first weekend, Whoville has collected more books than all of last season, when more than 500 books and $170 in cash went to Literacy in Kamloops. It takes about a month to get the yard prepped for the display, with the pair starting work on it in early November, needing to get certain elements into the ground before it freezes. They tinker with the construction of new elements over the course of the year, as well, but Randy said it’s worth it when the holiday comes and they get to see the joy on the faces of those who visit. “As long as people just come and enjoy themselves, have fun,” Randy said. “That’s all we ever ask.”
• Wednesday, Dec. 11: Salvation Army Christmas Dinner, 344 Poplar St. in North Kamloops. Tickets required. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. and dinner is at 5:10 p.m. • Sunday, Dec. 15: PIT Stop regular dinner at Kamloops United Church, downtown at St. Paul Street and Fourth Avenue, 3:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Dec. 17: We’re Here To Help Dinner, Infinite Expansion and PIT Stop. Christmas ham and trimmings. Kamloops United Church, downtown at St. Paul Street and Fourth Avenue, 5 p.m. • Wednesday, Dec. 18: Interior Community Services Christmas Dinner. For youth up to 24 years old. 404 Seymour St. downtown. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Friday, Dec. 20: Mustard Seed Christmas Dinner. Turkey and trimmings at Mustard Seed outreach centre, downtown at 181 West Victoria St., 1 p.m. • Friday, Dec. 20: Youth Rotary Christmas Dinner at John Tod Centre, 150 Wood St. in North Kamloops, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For youth ages 11 to 19. Santa Claus and gifts will be featured. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com for a fill list of dinners.
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Mind city’s snow-clearing rules A story in the Dec. 6 edition of Kamloops This Week (‘City says for snow removal, do your part’) contained incorrect information from the city. What follows is the correct information: Following a blast of winter weather, the city is reminding residents to do their part when it comes to snow removal. The city’s snow removal bylaw makes clear where the snow-removal responsibilities lie. Residents and commercial property owners are expected to have their snow cleared by 10
a.m. after a snowall, except on Sundays. The city also notes the snow cannot accumulate. “It takes a community to do
it and everybody needs to help,� city bylaw services manager Tammy Blundell said. Meanwhile, city crews clear busy roads, such as Fortune Drive, Columbia Street and the Summit Connector, within four hours. Collector roads, such as Dallas Drive, Springhill Drive and Ord Road, are cleared within 16 hours and residential streets are tackled within 36 hours. To understand how your street is prioritized, go online to the city’s streets classification map: tinyurl.com/kamsnowmap.
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Savouring the Sun (and wine) at Sun Peaks Resort KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
Sips were savoured slope side over the weekend during the second annual Savour the Sun: Sun Peaks Mountain Wine Festival. The four-day event, a partnership between Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country and Sun Peaks, attracted local skiers and regional foodies, who enjoyed wines from the southern reaches of B.C. Saturday night’s event, Uncork Your Senses,
filled both the Sun Peaks Grand and bellies, offering exquisite wine and food via two-dozen stations alternating throughout the hotel ballroom. As full as they were, guests were left trying as much as they could, thanks to the creativity of dishes cooked and served by Grand chefs. Sous chef Roy Lee grilled soy sable fish, having just moved to the mountain from New Zealand. Other stations
included deep-fried goat cheese, slow-cooked venison, chirashi sushi cups, porcini mushroom soup and Jameson Whisky chocolate cream pots. It all provided a solid base for the main event —the wine — which did not disappoint. Added to the dozen food stations was vino from a dozen wineries in the OliverOsoyoos region. Staff were on hand to provide tastings, give verbal tours of their properties and offer tips for
KTW PHOTOS The second annual Savour the Sun: Sun Peaks Mountain Wine Festival was held on the weekend. More photos are online at kamloopsthisweek.com.
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offered a delicious glass of Viognier, with mineral notes derived from the wine being fermented in concrete. The owners were on hand to explain concrete fermentation, which is apparently a rare process in B.C. and more widespread in Europe. Other highlights included a delicious port from Maverick Estate Winery, and more expensive sips from Checkmate Winery.
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Lighting up the city at Christmas There are many wonderful Christmas light displays in Kamloops, including this creation at the corner of Finlay Avenue and Qu’Appelle Boulevard in Juniper Ridge, which features an animated Santa in the window and the chance to synchronize your vehicle’s radio to holiday music from the house. If you know of addresses that should not be missed by those wishing to tour Kamloops and see the best light displays, email them to sbrady@ kamloopsthisweek.com and we will publish the list in upcoming print editions of KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW
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The holiday season is a special and spiritual time of year. It can sometimes be easy to get lost in the more commercial aspects of the holiday December season, and24th there’s certainly Christmas nothing wrong with shopping for gifts that will show your loved onesEve how much you love Candle Light Service and appreciate them. 7:00 pm For those who want to focus on the spiritual side of this special time of year, the December 25th following suggestions can help in those efforts. Christmas Morning Share the story of Christmas Communion The Gospels of Mark and Luke offer differing accounts of the birthService of Jesus Christ. am a carpenter. Both indicate that Jesus was born to Mary, who was engaged10:30 to Joseph, Mary became pregnant through immaculate conception, as she was a virgin when visited of Life by an angel who informed her that she was to carry God’s son.Lord At the time of Christ’s Lutheran Church birth, all Jewish people had to be counted by Roman soldiers for tax purposes. That required people to return to their places of birth. As aPastor result, Mary and Joseph set out on Andrew McDonald an arduous journey to Bethlehem. Upon arriving in Bethlehem, inns hadKamloops, no vacancies, 2481 Sunset Drive, BC but Mary and Joseph were given shelter in a stable where250.828.0788 Jesus was ultimately born. | lordoflife.ca Attend Mass Churches traditionally hold religious services on Christmas Eve and Christmas. These services are joyful expressions of faith, music and community spirit. But Christmas mass is not the only time to head to church. During Advent, the four-week period preceding Christmas, Catholics prepare and repent. Advent calendars help count down the days until Christmas. Set out a nativity scene Make a nativity scene the primary focus of Christmas decorations and encourage children to play with the figures and act out the Christmas story. Focus on gifts for good Families can focus their energies on faithful endeavors and the spirit of giving that’s synonymous with the season. Do good deeds for others, embrace peace and love and share special time with others. Sing carols Spread the holiday spirit through song. Get together with a group of friends or Dec 22, 4:00 pm neighbours and go door-to-door, or hold Candles, Carols & Christmas a caroling performance at a centralized A candlelight service location. Select religious hymns, but also include some secular favourites. Valleyview Community Hall The holiday season is a great time of 2288 Park Drive year to reconnect with one’s faith and www.uukamloops.ca spirituality.
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Add a Kamloops senior to your Christmas list KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
The Centre for Seniors Information (CSI Kamloops) is ramping up its annual Operation: Secret Santa project for lowincome, isolated seniors. The centre has identified seniors who struggle during the holiday season, with no family that live close by. For most of the seniors in the program, this is the only gift they receive all year. The Operation: Secret Santa
project is accepting donations large and small, with organizers looking for items such as shampoo, lotion, soap, razors, socks, coffee, gift cards, kitchen items, scarves, slippers, gloves, books, coffee mugs, picture frames, manicure sets, large-piece puzzles, crossword books and blankets. Donations are being accepted at the Brock Activity Centre, 9A 1800 Tranquille Rd. in Brocklehurst, until Monday, Dec. 16. For more information, contact Brandi Allen at CSI Kamloops
by phone at 778-470-6000 or via email at brandi@csikamloops.ca. • Meanwhile, Berwick on the Park, a seniors’ residence at 60 South Whiteshield Cres. in Sahali, has also become involved in helping seniors during the holidays. Berwick’s head office has donated $1,000 to fill stockings for 100 seniors through the Operation: Secret Santa project. Berwick will be accepting donations until this Friday. In addition, Berwick is sponsoring five seniors through Christmas Amalgamated
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Building a business — one baby step at a time Notary public Franca Muraca (left), executive assistant Rebecca Klassen (far right) and Kamloops Computer Centre employee Kelly Brugger in Muraca’s temporary office downtown. DAVE EAGLES/KTW
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Welcome to Startup Story, a sixpart series in which we will follow a new business through its startup and the trials and tribulations of a new venture over the course of a year. This is a collaborative venture between Venture Kamloops’ VK Accelerate Program and Kamloops This Week. The featured business has purchased an advertising package in Kamloops This Week as part of its participation. When you first enter the office of Franca Muraca Notary Public Inc., it looks a little empty. The two desks, a filing cabinet and a photocopier don’t come close to filling the room and the furnishings are dwarfed by negative space. You’d be forgiven for thinking the business was either in the process of moving into, or just about to move out of, the office on Victoria Street. In fact, both assessments are correct. Muraca opened her business in October after spending weeks looking for an appropriate space — something clean and wellmaintained that was in her budget. The spot she was found wasn’t available until late December, though, so her current location, just down the hall from her permanent home, is a temporary one. She was originally hoping to find something on the North Shore, where she grew up, but spaces available to her were either too large or needed too much work to get off the ground. “Somebody came in today and they were like, ‘Oh, it’d be great if there was a sofa there,’” Muraca said. “And I’m like, ‘Yeah, but it’s just more to move.’” Moving furniture into one space before moving it to another space a short time later is but one of the hurdles Muraca has faced while
starting her business as a notary public. The first hurdle was going back to school after spending 25 years as a teacher. “I had a very upstanding, noble career. I had a master’s degree already. So it’s like, just leave well enough alone, Franca,” she said. But after teaching English and French for 25 years, Muraca decided a career change was in order. After considering careers as a florist or basket-maker, Muraca landed on the idea of becoming a notary public. “I met with Janice Rutherford, who’s a notary and has been an amazing notary for 10 years, and I sat down to do the paperwork for the sale of my home and it was like I interviewed her,” she said. “It was weird. She probably thought I was crazy. But I was like, ‘Do you like your job? And she said, “I do, and I used to be a
teacher.’ And it just kind of was like this Kismet thing. Everything kind of fell into place.” The switch from teacher to notary public may not seem natural, but Muraca explained that the job provides many of the same kind of qualities that initially led her to a career in teaching. As a notary, she could work directly with people and have a positive impact on their lives. “It felt like being a notary, which was something that involved being meticulous and being of service and dealing with really important documents, I felt like I could affect change,” she said. After being commissioned as a notary and finishing her school year in June, Muraca took the month of July to rest and compose herself before hitting the ground running in August with the new business.
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However, as one income stream ended and another was just starting, she found herself facing costs she hadn’t even considered. “All of a sudden, you have building costs that are called CAM (common area maintenance) costs, which you don’t realize you have to pay,” she said. Such costs can include elevator maintenance and custodian wages. “There’s all of those costs that you learn on the fly,” Muraca said, noting she needed to rely on a combination of savings, credit cards and the financial support of family in order to get the ball rolling. “I had to do all of it,” she said. “It was basically all in, which is terrifying.” Early on, Muraca realized that while her education had prepared her for doing the work of a notary public, she had not been taught
how to effectively run a business. While she had grown up watching her mother as an entrepreneur, that alone wasn’t enough to help her understand all the struggles she was going to face. That’s when Muraca turned to Venture Kamloops. “It was like a life raft for me,” she said. Through Venture Kamloops, Muraca was able to access experts in a number of areas that were vital to her business, such as branding and marketing specialists, business coaches, interior decorators people who can provide financial assistance. The organization was a lifesaver for Muraca, especially because she didn’t reach out for a lot of help from the people around her — something she cites as the biggest mistake she has made so far. “I think when you’re a highfunctioning, independent person, often times you don’t reach out for that help,” she said. “You just kind of take everything on yourself and try to figure out everything. So, I would say that’s something I can do better.” Muraca is excited as she looks to the next few months, as she goes from just dipping her toe in the entrepreneurial pool to getting her feet completely wet. “I said to my assistant today, ‘We’re going to screw up,’” she said. “Let’s just give each other permission right now to screw up, I said, but I just want that sense of collegiality and support between myself and the people who work for me. “I just want people to feel comfortable coming into our space and feel good walking out of our office, like that was a positive experience. “If I feel that in a couple of months, I’ll be thrilled.”
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Aspen Planers has temporarily restarted a second shift at its Merritt mill through the holidays, thanks to the acquisition of additional fibre supply. That supply is said to be coming from multiple sources, including the company’s purchase of wood left over in the
log yard of the shuttered Canfor sawmill in Vavenby, which closed this past summer. Aspen also bought some logs from the provincial government at current stumpage rates, which ranges in the Cascades District from between $20 and $50 per cubic metre, dependent on variables including species, condition of timber and distance to market.
Those logs came from wildfire-protection efforts in the Merritt region conducted by the Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resources. Ravi Kahlon, the provincial government’s parliamentary secretary for forests, lands, natural resource operations, said the acquisition is also good news for the Domtar pulp mill in Kamloops, which buys
wood waste from the Merritt mill. “It’s a nice win-win for both facilities, more so for Merritt, obviously, because they have all the people going back to work,� Kahlon said. Some 50 employees from the Merritt mill were laid off in June when Aspen Planers moved to a single shift per day production schedule due to an ongoing lack of access
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to logs, increased log costs and weakening lumber markets. Marty Gibbons, president of Local 1-417 of the United Steelworkers Union, said it’s not clear how many employees have returned to work. Union rules ensure employees affected by the layoffs have first crack at their jobs if the company restores a second shift, but Gibbons said some employees have since moved on to other jobs. “I can confirm that people have gone back to work. I don’t know if the number is 50,� Gibbons said, adding some have returned and there are also a few new hires. Gibbons said there have been times this
year when production has been down completely at the mill. “These workers have been out of work more than they’ve been at work for the last yearand-a-half,� Gibbons said. “There have been total shutdowns, there has been reduced shifting. It has just been a mosh pit of all these factors.� At the time of the June curtailment, an Aspen Planers representative said the company hoped to be able to return to two shifts. Gibbons said it is his understanding that Aspen is now running one shift in the planer mill and two in the sawmill, but he is unsure of what the new shifting looks like because the
union does not know how much more timber has been made available. When Aspen scaled back in June ,the mill was running one shift in the sawmill and the shift in the planer mill was “off and on,� Gibbons said. Kahlon said while the timber purchase is a short-term fix for the mill, the province continues to look for more long-term, sustainable solutions for the entire industry. Asked why stumpage rates couldn’t be reduced — a common factor expressed by companies that have announced closures and curtailments — Kahlon said any major changes to that system could lead to more tariffs from the U.S., which would view that as a subsidy to the industry. KTW has reached out to representatives from Aspen Planers, who did not return calls by press deadline.
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2020 global tourism Beware online pyramid schemes conference coming to Thompson-Okanagan For the first time, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Global Conference will be hosted in Canada. The conference will be hosted at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna from Nov. 19 to Nov. 22, 2020. The announcement was made in Terceira Island, Azores, by Global Sustainable Tourism Council CEO Randy Durband and ThompsonOkanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) CEO Glenn Mandziuk. Mandziuk noted the impact the conference will have on the region as a whole. “We could not be more excited to welcome the GSTC Global Conference to the ThompsonOkanagan and look forward to hosting sustainable tourism leaders in Kelowna from around the world,� he said. “It is truly a privilege to share our destination with the world as we work toward a more sustainable future for us all. It is an opportunity to showcase the region and our sustainable commitment on a global stage to professionals actively involved in the development and promotion of sustainable tourism.� The annual event will see Kelowna and the ThompsonOkanagan welcome more than 300 international leaders, along with up to 200 local and national delegates
specializing in sustainable tourism. The conference brings together industry professionals to discuss key challenges and opportunities surrounding sustainable tourism development by featuring a series of panels and presentations from an array of speakers from around the world. At last month’s 26th annual World Travel Awards in Muscat, Oman, the Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association was named the World’s Responsible Tourism Award winner for the second consecutive year. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council manages the GSTC Criteria, the global baseline standards for sustainable travel and tourism, and acts as the international accreditation body for sustainable tourism certification. The Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association is a non-profit society, governed by an elected board of directors, that represents business and community tourism interests throughout the region, including Kamloops. It is supported by and representative of Destination British Columbia. It is an industry-led organization that represents and supports all business and community tourism interests in the region, while also helping to implement provincial tourism policies. For more information, go online to totabc.org.
The Better Business Bureau is urging the public to steer clear of secret sister gift exchanges, pay-itforward schemes and gifting circles following a report from a consumer in Vancouver who lost $7,500. The victim was lured into a pay-it-forward scam that was recommended to her by a friend on Facebook. In order to get involved, she was instructed to pay $5,000 and recruit two new people to join the scheme. She was told that, one day, she would receive $40,000. She also had the option to pay $2,500, recruit one new person and
eventually receive $20,000. The fraudsters tricked the victim into believing the payment was a legal, non-taxable gift that must only be paid in cash. All payouts or “gifts� were to be collected in cash and could not be deposited into a bank account. Those involved in the scheme were not allowed to share details with anyone or post about it online and all communication was done through Telegram, an encrypted text-messaging app where members used code names. “A pay-it-forward scheme, secret sister campaign, secret
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Getting up and down the ladder safely The holiday season is here and WorkSafeBC is reminding workers, employers and the public to use ladders safely, both on the job and while decorating at home. Last year, there were 1,138 accepted claims as a result of falls from ladders across all industries in B.C. “Falls from ladders are a common source of injury in B.C., particularly at this time of year, when winter weather conditions pose hazards,” said Barry Nakahara, senior manager of prevention field services for WorkSafeBC. “Everyone can reduce the risk of injury by choosing the right ladder for the job, ensuring it’s in good working condition and taking the time to set it up and use safely.” WorkSafeBC urges workers and the public to use ladders safely this holiday season by following these safety tips: • Select the appropriate ladder for the job and ensure it is long enough to extend one metre above the upper landing.
• Inspect the ladder to ensure it is in good working condition before each use. • Always set up the ladder on a firm, level surface to ensure it is stable during use. • Maintain three points of contact while climbing a ladder — two feet and one hand or two hands and one foot. • Wear slip-proof footwear. • Don’t carry heavy or bulky objects while climbing up or down a ladder. • Wind, rain and snow may pose additional hazards that need to be mitigated. • Check for power lines and ensure a minimum distance of three metres can be maintained at all times before starting work. “Stay safe this holiday season,” Nakahara said. “Before putting up holiday lights and decorations at heights, think about ladder safety.”
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CP Holiday Train’s arrival a boon for food bank Country singers Dallas Smith and Terri Clark will be on the CP Holiday Train stage at 31 shows in Alberta and British Columbia in December, including this Sunday’s stop behind Sandman Centre in Kamloops. The CP Holiday Train is North America’s longest rolling fundraiser. The train raises money for local food banks at more than 150 free concerts in cities and towns along CP’s routes. It has raised more than C$15.8 million and collected 4.5-million pounds of food since its inaugural journey back in 1999. The colourful train is scheduled to arrive behind Sandman Centre at 4:30 p.m. this Sunday. The holiday train will make its first B.C. stop in Sparwood on Wednesday and end in Port Coquitlam on Dec. 17. The concerts are free but attendees are asked to bring
donations of food and/or money for local food banks. With 11 albums under her belt, Clark is a three-time Juno winner (Best New Solo Artist, Best Country Female Artist and Country Album of the Year), as well as a recipient of the Canadian Country Music Association’s (CCMA) President’s Award. Her chart-topping hits include If I Were You, Poor, Poor Pitiful Me, Emotional Girl and In My Next Life. Smith was just named CCMA Entertainer of the Year, as well as Male Artist of the Year. He has also received multiple CCMA and British Columbia Country Music Association awards for Album of the Year and Single of the Year, and a Juno for Album of the Year. “Touring with Terri on the CP Holiday Train is an honour and privilege,” Smith said. “I look forward to performing from the train and seeing Canadians giving
generously to help their neighbours in communities large and small.” Smith and Clark headline all Canadian Holiday Train shows south of Calgary in Alberta and all shows in British Columbia. Go online to cpr.ca to see a full schedule of Holiday Train appearances.
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ber of the Portland Winterhawks, and 20-year-old Katie, who STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com belongs to a TRU WolfPack volleyball team enjoying a program-best etermining season. whether to “I have a funny story,” said feel sorry for Katie, who was en route home Kamloops sibfrom Saskatchewan with WolfPack lings Johnny and teammates, on a layover in Katie Ludvig this Calgary, when she spoke to KTW. Christmas seems, on the surface, “In high school, our dad woke a no-brainer task. us up on Christmas morning at Parents Jan and Charell, who like four in the morning to do a moved to the Czech Republic three training circuit outside. We’re like, years ago to be with aging family, ‘There is no way we’re doing this will not be home for the holidays. on Christmas morning.’ He was Facetiming with mom and dad like, ‘You want to be good? This is will have to suffice, as will what what you’ve got to do.” promises to be an average-at-best Out into the cold they went re-creation of holiday feasts (Katie with dad, a former NHLer-turnedis not bullish on Johnny’s work part-time-drill-sergeant, to their in the kitchen) once shared as a desolate, backyard motocross track complete, tight-knit unit at the in the Lac Le Jeune boonies, wearsecluded Ludvig home. ing weighted vests, to flip tires and But take heed of this tale before do step-ups on tree stumps. you go shedding tears for 19-year“We trusted him a lot with his very excited to welcome our newest andmuch educator old Johnny, an NHL-drafted mem- dental advice,hygienist knowing how experinewly renovated clinic. Colleen has extensive experience in general years working with dental specialists such as periodontist and oral rd to welcoming new families and friends looking for quality care. NEW PATIENTS
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Feel comfort in knowing Johnny and Katie will be together. That is a priceless gift. They skated together as soon as they could walk. They played on the same hockey team from the ages of about six to 12. “At one point, in our testing, I was a faster backward skater than him and I will never let him live that
down,” Katie said. They took ballet and wrestling classes together. They were — and still are — fiercely competitive. “I would say it’s gotten more to the point where we’re definitely a lot more supportive of each other and push each other in a more productive way than when we were younger,” Katie said. They were still in high school when their parents moved
to Europe, left to be each others’ caretakers, friends and confidantes. “It was definitely a hard adjustment at first,” said 5-foot9 Katie, a third-year WolfPack libero. “We are a very close family. I think it kind of forced us to be independent and step up and take some responsibility.” The super siblings videoconference after hockey games and volleyball matches. Jan,
now a scout for the Boston Bruins, and Charell are always in on the conversation. Johnny pays attention to WolfPack social media. Katie catches Winterhawks’ highlights. When Johnny was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the summer of 2018, Katie gave her employer, Kamloops Florist, a bouquet of reasons to prune her from the bunch. “It was actually
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insane,” Katie said. “I was helping a customer. I refreshed the screen, saw his name pop up in the third round and I was like, ‘I’m sorry. I’ve got to go.’ “I dropped everything and went to the back and called him. We were both tearing up a little bit. It was a really special moment. I’ve been there to witness all the hard work he’s put in. I was so proud of him.” Johnny remembers it well. “That was one of the best days of my life,” said Johnny, who was born in Liberec, Czech Republic, but was a baby when Jan and Charell moved to Kamloops. Nothing in hockey has come easy for the 6-foot-1, 205pound blue liner, a Kamloops Minor Hockey Association product who toiled for the major midget Thompson Blazers and junior B Kamloops Storm and was never drafted into the WHL. Johnny was left off of the Team WHL roster for the 2019 CIBC Canada-Russia showcase series, the mostrecent slight in a long series of snubs. “I’ve always kind of been passed over for things like that,” Johnny said. “I try not to let it get to me and I just use it as motivation.” And what about the Kamloops media? Has he been underappreciated? Yeah, probably. “I’ve never really had a way in with the system,” said Johnny, the Winterhawks’ top-scoring defenceman, with 25 points, including 11 goals, in 29 games. “I don’t really pay too much attention to it and don’t lose any sleep over it.” Portland sits tied atop the U.S. Division with the Everett Silvertips. “I want to, first of all, win a championship here in Portland,” said Johnny, who is tied for fifth among defencemen in WHL scoring. “That’s my main focus. Every year, I’m going to try and make the pros when I go to the training camps in Florida.” Elementary school
ABOVE: Johnny Ludvig in his ballet days. BELOW: Johnny Ludvig blocking a shot for the Portland Winterhawks last month at Sandman Centre.
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classmates who might have teased Johnny for his involvement in ballet may not want to dance with him now. He fights — and he brawls with the toughest, including Kamloops Blazers’ D-man Montana Onyebuchi. “That was our parents’ philosophy behind it — it would help with his with quick
feet,” Katie said. “I do recall him running around in a tutu.” The Winterhawks’ D-man and Onyebuchi dropped the gloves most recently on Nov. 29, while Katie and the WolfPack were squaring off against the Saskatchewan Huskies in Saskatoon. See SIBLING, A33
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“My mom filmed it for me, but she closes her eyes when she films it, so it’s all shaky,” Katie said. “It definitely scares me a little bit, but my competitive side comes out for him and I feel like I’m fighting the other person through him. “I’m like, ‘Go Johnny! Get him! Left, left! Right!” WHL and Canada West schedulers were cruel to the Ludvigs this season. While Katie was busy killing that layover in Calgary, Johnny and the Winterhawks were playing the second game of a back-to-back set against the Blazers in Kamloops, the night after the Onyebuchi-Ludvig tilt. They won’t return to the Tournament Capital during this regular season. “I actually started crying when I saw the schedule,” Katie said. “We take every opportunity we can to see each other. I was even trying to see if I could get on an earlier flight to make it to his game. We’re going to have to deal with things like that.” They will see each other soon. Johnny will return to Kamloops after the Winterhawks’ final game before the WHL holiday break, against visiting Seattle on Dec. 15. But it might not seem entirely like coming home. Katie lives with WolfPack teammates Abby Spratt and Avery Pottle, and former TRU outside hitter Mikayla Funk. John will make Roomie No. 5. “They’ve definitely become a second family for me,” Katie said. “We do spend a lot of time with each other. They have taken into consideration how hard it can be sometimes. It makes it a little less lonely. “It’s the weirdest thing ever being in your hometown and not having your family.” Katie qualified that statement by noting her grandparents, Daryl and Judy Douglas, are fixtures at WolfPack home games, her “biggest and
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“My mom filmed it for me, but she closes her eyes when she films it, so it’s all shaky,” Katie said. “It definitely scares me a little bit, but my competitive side comes out for him and I feel like I’m fighting the other person through him. “I’m like, ‘Go Johnny! Get him! Left, left! Right!” WHL and Canada West schedulers were cruel to the Ludvigs this season. While Katie was busy killing that layover in Calgary, Johnny and the Winterhawks were playing the second game of a back-to-back set against the Blazers in Kamloops, the night after the Onyebuchi-Ludvig tilt. They won’t City of Kamloops return to the Tournament Capital during this regular season. “I actually started crying when I saw DISCOVER BATS! $15 the schedule,” Katie said. “We take every Bats are misunderstood and underappreciated. They’re opportunity we can to see each other. I also in trouble from white noseis syndrome. Fall Activity Guide out. Join was even trying to see if I could get on community batin coordinator Vanessa Robinson a Jan, Katie, Johnny and Charell will be reunited next summer in Lac Jan, LeKatie, Jeune. Johnny Jan, who andplayed Charellinwill 1981be reunited next summer Lac Le Jeune. Jan, who played on in 1981IS NOW OPEN. toREGISTRATION learn more these fascinating creatures. anKamloops earlier flight make it to hisNHL game. 1982 for the Junior to Oilers, toiled in the for the New 1982 Jersey for the Devils Kamloops and Buffalo Junior Sabres. Oilers,He toiledjourney in the NHL for the Newabout Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres. He Walk upare Tranquille to view them leaving Programs cancelledcreek if the minimum numbers are nottheir met. going have to deal with things went on toWe’re scout for moreto than 20 years for the Devils and now scouts went on fortothe scout Boston for more Bruins. than 20 years for the Devils and now scouts for the Boston Bruins. roosts. Use a bat detector to ‘hear’ them. There’s so much like that.” Acro Dance Ages: 7–12 to discover about bats. 18th of September. 7 pm to 9 pm. only fans,” she said laugh. only fans,” shethe said with a laugh. In 2015, she helped Sa-Hali In 2015, she helped the Sa-Hali They willwith see aeach other soon. in Pineand Park parking lot, acro Tranquille. A mixMeet of dance gymnastics, dance is a Two half-brothers, one oftowhom lives after half-brothers, one of whom lives Sabres claimTwo their first-ever AAA proSabres claim their first-ever AAA proJohnny will return Kamloops fun way of building strength and increasing in Pinantan, and a half-sister who lives in Pinantan, a half-sister who lives volleyballand title. Katie signed vincial girls’ volleyball title. Katie signed the Winterhawks’ final game beforevincial the girls’ body awareness. The class naturally progresses in Sun Peaks, also part of against the Ludvig in Sun Peaks, are also part of the Ludvig in 2016. with the WolfPack in 2016. WHLare holiday break, visitingwith the WolfPack through skills at the student’s pace, achieving up clan. clan. The call of the wild was too much for The call of the wild was too much for Seattle on Dec. 15. to level 4 in acrobatics. This class will cover “We’re super with “We’re super close with them. 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ZARY GETS CANADA CALL; SHORTHANDED BLAZERS ON THE ROAD Connor Zary of the Kamloops Blazers was a late addition to Team Canada’s selection camp for the 2020 World Junior Hockey Championship, added on Friday as an injury replacement. He was left off the original 31-man roster for the camp, which began on Monday and runs through Thursday in Oakville, Ont. Moncton Wildcats’ forward Jakob Pelletier, 18, was injured last week and will not be able to participate in the camp. The Team Canada hopefuls will play games against U Sports allstar teams on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12. Canada will open the world
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Game time is 10 a.m. Zary, an 18-year-old forward from Saskatoon, has a tall task ahead of him, needing to unseat the likes of 19-year-old Detroit Red Wings’ prospect Joe Veleno, also a late addition to the selection camp roster. Meanwhile, Zary’s teammates Martin Lang and Inaki Baragano are trying to crack their national team rosters for the under-20 world championship tournament. Lang, an 18-year-old forward, is at the Czech Republic selection camp. Baragano, an 18-year-old D-man, is at Switzerland’s camp.
The Blazers continued their six-game tour of the East Division with a tilt against the Warriors on Tuesday in Moose Jaw after KTW’s press deadline. Kamloops edged the hometown Brandon Wheat Kings 5-4 in a shootout on Friday. The Winnipeg Ice edged the Blazers 5-4 in overtime on Saturday. Blazers’ defenceman Montana Onyebuchi was assessed a fiveminute-major penalty for goaltender interference and a game misconduct after Zane Franklin scored late in the second period against the Ice. The goal put the visitors up
3-0, but the Ice tallied once on the ensuing power play and fought back to earn the comeback victory. The WHL reviewed Onyebuchi’s penalty and handed him a onegame suspension, which was served on Tuesday. Kamloops added 16-yearold defenceman Logan Bairos, 15-year-old D-man Mats Lindgren and 15-year-old forward Tye Spencer to its roster on Monday. B.C. Division standings as of Tuesday afternoon: Kamloops (18-9-1-1), Kelowna (16-8-1-2), Victoria (15-9-2-0), Vancouver (14-13-1-1) and Prince George (6-20-1-2).
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West Victoria offers a case study in archeology OPEN, HONEST COMMUNICATION AFTER ANCESTRAL REMAINS WERE FOUND DURING CONSTRUCTION Crews working on the West Victoria Street reconstruction project this past summer discovered ancestral remains of the Secwépemc people. Testing revealed the remains were that of an arthritic mother in her 50s dating to before Columbus landed in the Americas. A reburial took place on Nov. 1 at the Tk’emlups cemetery next to St. Joseph’s Church. DAVE EAGLES/KTW FILE
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n late June, construction crews working on the City of Kamloops’ West Victoria Street reconstruction project uncovered ancestral remains while excavating for new municipal infrastructure. The archeologist on site monitoring the construction activities quickly recognized the find, immediately halted work and started making phone calls to the RCMP, the BC Archaeology Branch and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc natural resources staff. Once the RCMP and coroner established the remains to be archeological in nature (as opposed to forensic), control of the site area was turned over to the archeological team and Tk’emlúps leadership to determine the next steps. City staff and the construction crew secured the site and construction was allowed to continue away from the location of the burial as prescribed in the Tk’emlúps ancestral remains protocol that was in place well before any ground was broken on the West Victoria project.
Once all of the proper procedures and protocols were in place and the appropriate experts were contacted, the respectful recovery of the burial commenced. Now six months on from the initial burial discovery, the West Victoria project is nearly complete, ahead of schedule. I have chosen to briefly recount this situation to highlight a couple of important items. First, while the discovery of ancient burials is a worst-case scenario no matter the project, it does not nec-
essarily mean the end of a project or endless delays. In the days and weeks following the discovery of the burial, I heard many comments from the public that erroneously claimed this was the end of the West Victoria project or that construction would experience excessive delays. This was not the case and the consideration that archeological discoveries result in project cancellation or delays is the product of some past bad press coverage afforded to archeology.
My second point is related to this, which is with open communication and good preparation on behalf of the proponent, when worst-case scenarios come to pass, these situations are not insurmountable. The City of Kamloops staff and its archeologists engaged with Tk’emlúps staff and leadership and were accommodating in implementing the policies, protocols and procedures that were presented during the early planning stages. It was during this stage that the city and
its contractors were provided with the Tk’emlúps ancestral remains protocol document that explicitly described the process for when ancestral remains are encountered. When the inevitable does happen, everyone knows precisely what to do, who to call and what will happen next. It is never desirable to disturb the ancestors. However, by ensuring the proper processes were in place well before breaking ground, it was possible to avoid another archeological catastrophe while
ensuring the remains of the ancestor were taken care of and offered the utmost respect due to her. The moral of my story is with open, honest communication and early engagement with the local First Nation communities, it is possible to work together to overcome challenges and worst-case situations. The negative press surrounding archeology is often a result of proponents being misinformed or ignorant to the overall context within which they are operating and not engaging
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37. Macaws 38. Gradually narrowed 39. Installments 42. Female sheep 43. Politician 46. Servant 47. Said to facilitate concentration 49. California ballplayers 50. Once Toledo’s tallest building 52. A type of pie 54. State of southwestern India 55. Principal member of Norse religion 57. Counterspy 59. Wellness practice 62. __-de-sac: dead end street 63. Used to cook 66. Type of hospital 68. Direct message
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SUDOKU FUN BY THE NUMBERS
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!
Presh Talwalkar recently presented this puzzle on his YouTube channel, Mind Your Decisions: A smartphone uses a four-digit passcode, like 0131. San wants to reset the passcode such that the new passcode cannot have the digit 1 followed by the digit 3. How many different passcodes can be formed? Presh meant that a 3 cannot be right after a 1, but “followed” could be interpreted as meaning there cannot be a 3 at any point after a 1. Presh’s interpretation would accept 1,003. Mine (the second one) will not. How many different passcodes can be formed under my interpretation? Warning: A common issue in counting problems like this is miscounting cases (failing to count a case or counting a case more than once). Here be dragons!
ANSWERS
Answer to the Dec 4, SETTLERS OF CATAN PUZZLE! There are fourteen trading possibilitie
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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
A focus on finances takes priority this week, Cancer. Holiday spending may force you to reevaluate your budget. It could be time to scale back.
Take some time to think a response through before saying the first thing that comes to mind, Aries. It’s not easy to take the words back once they’re out there.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Taurus, even though it can be difficult to cede control, sometimes you have to hand the reins over to someone else. You can still be involved from a distance.
Put all of your energy into one line of thought or project, Leo. This way you’re fully behind the idea. You’re a force to be reckoned with when you are motivated.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Gemini, sometimes it can be challenging to figure out what other people are thinking. Focus on yourself instead of trying to get into the heads of those around you.
Time is running out to get an important job done, Virgo. This is not a week to procrastinate, but to bear down and finish your tasks. You’ll breathe easier afterward.
DECEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 17, 2019 LIBRA
- Sept 23/Oct 23 Big changes are on the horizon, Libra. You may have wanted a certain outcome, but another arrived instead. It could take some time getting used to a new situation.
SCORPIO
- Oct 24/Nov 22 Sometimes you have to table the things you want to say in the interest of consensus, Scorpio. Focus your energy on positive things this week.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 Capricorn, you may need to delegate when demands at home start to feel a little overwhelming. Any free time you can muster will be put to good use.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Some situations are beyond your control, Aquarius. Fixating on the things you cannot change will not prove productive. Surround yourself with friends.
PISCES
Sagittarius, be patient with yourself this week, as you have many different balls in the air at once. Even the most organized person may stumble here or there.
- Feb 19/Mar 20 Enjoy the moments that you have with family members in the weeks to come, Pisces. These are the most reliable people in your life.
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Edith Leclaire It’s with heavy hearts that the family of Edith Leclaire announces her passing on December 3, 2019. Edith spent her final days surrounded by her loving partner Charles, her four daughters Claudette, Sandi, Melanie and Monica and the grandchildren who were near. We would like to extend our thanks to the exceptional care provided by the staff at G.R. Baker and Dr. Stephan Buys. As well, an extra special thanks to Monica Leclair and Kylie Kwasany for the care they did to ensure her comfort, to Kurtis Kwasany who sang his heart out for his Grandma knowing how much she treasured music and his gift for it. She left this world surround by so many things she loved. Edith was a kind and loving partner, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She was the eldest of seven children who grew up in Port Coquitlam and Summerland, BC. She was a devoted and caring mother to her four girls and was well known for her baking whether for the restaurant, school fundraising events or company – she always remembered everyone’s favourite treats from her kitchen. She became an excellent creator of skating dresses for Claudette and later for her granddaughters. Edith’s door was always open to family and friends and there was always coffee ready. Edith was predeceased by her mother and father Roy and Alice Miller, brother John Miller and husband Norman Leclaire. She is survived by loving partner Charles Keuning, siblings Ken Miller (Karen), Bernice (Frank) Stacey, Bruce (Mary) Miller, Lorraine (Doug) Ivey, Marlene Dahl, children Claudette Leclair (Bill), Sandi (Sam) Field, Melanie (Chris) Dewitt, Monica Leclair (Shawn), grandchildren Ashley, Brittany, Kara, Mark, Court, Bianca, Kurtis, Christine and Kyla, great-grandchildren Mikayla, Austin, Cole, Harper, Brantley, Andy, Greta, Rhett, Theo and Kallie. Following Edith’s wishes there will be a celebration of life to take place at Chimney Lake in the summer time.
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Lucille Jeannine Stevenson 1935 - 2019
It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Lucille Jeannine Stevenson, beloved wife, mother and grandmother who passed away on November 27, 2019 at the age of 84. She is survived by her brother Louie (Joyce), children Kathleen (Wayne) and Russell (Sylvie) and her daughter-in-law Rebecca. She leaves two granddaughters Brittany and Laurissa (Dick) and three great-grandchildren Michael, Bishop and Kara. She was predeceased by her husband Gerald, son Gordon, grandson Michael and her sisters Hilda and Louise. Lucille was best known for her kind and giving heart and her sense of humour. She was loved by so many people whose lives she touched. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff and residents of RiverBend where Lucille happily made her home until October 2019. Thank you to Dr. Wynne and the staff and residents of Ridgeview Lodge for their care and support. Special thanks to Linda, Dodie and Kate. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the BC Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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Lionel Goertzen
Connie Philip
On December 2, 2019 in Kamloops, BC, Lionel Goertzen passed away surrounded by love after a brave battle with cancer. Lionel was born on September 30, 1954 in Chilliwack, where he spent his youth and met the love of his life Debbie. Lionel and Debbie moved to Kamloops in 1980 and in 1989 Lionel started working at Interior Plumbing and Heating Ltd where worked until his final days. Lionel and Debbie raised three children and always kept busy with their activities. Lionel’s children were his pride and joy. Lionel is survived by his wife of 40 years Debbie, his three children Shane (Ashley), Kristen and Michelle. As well as his parents John and Louise Goertzen, siblings Deb (Steve) Goertzen, Ron (Rosie) Goertzen, in-laws Joanne (Bruce) Richards, Tom (Lorna) Jahelka, Ed Jahelka, Bill (Gwen) Jahelka, May-Britt Jensen, Diana Jahelka and numerous nieces and nephews. Lionel was a loyal friend and will be greatly missed by his three best friends since junior high Stan (Colleen) Strahl, Jim (Jacqueline) Williams, and Alex (Brenda) van Shagen. He will be remembered by all the friends, neighbours, and co-workers he met over the years. Lionel was predeceased by his mother and father-in-law Kris and Roy Jahelka and his granddaughter Paige Goertzen. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Summit Drive Church, 1975 Summit Drive at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow. Debbie and the kids would like to extend a big thank you for all the love and kindness they’ve received. A special thank you to Lionel’s second family at IPH for all of their unconditional support. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Philip at the age of 94. Connie was predeceased by her husband Warner in 2005, her three brothers and sister. She is survived by her brother Harold, sisterin-law Beulah (Rich), children Pat (Rioji), June, Marian (Doug), Lesley (Jim), Peter (Sharon), Carolyn (Jerry), nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and her very special friend Gerry. Connie was born on December 21, 1924 in Brandon, Manitoba and lived in Hartney until the family moved to Vancouver in 1935. She completed her teacher training and at the age of 18, her real life education began with her first teaching position at Coalmont, BC. From there, she went to Brocklehurst and then on to Long Lake School where she found the two loves of her life; her husband Warner, whom she married on August 22, 1950 and the ranch, where she spent 65 of the happiest years of her life.
Barbara Margaret Davis
In Loving Memory of Steven David Naismith
In loving memory of Steven David Naismith of Kamloops, BC who passed away suddenly of natural causes on November 10, 2019. He is survived by his loving sister Leslie Naismith. In lieu of a memorial service, donations can be made in Steven’s name to the BCSPCA.
With great sadness we announce the passing of our Mother Barbara Margaret Davis on October 17, 2019.
A memorial luncheon will be held on May 15, 2020 at Silver Threads, 174 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, following the placing of her ashes at Pleasant St. Cemetery at noon.
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schoeningfuneralservice.com Her passions, besides her family, were genealogy, bowling, travelling, bluebirds and her garden. She spent many years organizing Meals on Wheels and canvassing for the Heart & Stroke and Cancer Foundations. One of her proudest accomplishments was the completion of the book “Bunch Grass to Barbed Wire,” which is still much sought after today. Thank you to the staff of the Kamloops Seniors Village for keeping her safe and comfortable for the last four years and to Dr. Malan for taking such good care of her. A very special thank you to the nurses, Dr. Doug and Dr. Esterhuizen on 4-North for your compassionate care. A big thank you to the very special staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House for everything, you are all amazing!! In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Hospice House or the Cancer Foundation. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on January 3, 2020 at 1:00pm. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.schoeningfuneralservices.com
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Olive Foley (Newbold, Harris) November 14, 1923 - November 22, 2019 With sadness we announce the sudden passing of Olive Foley at the age of 96 in Kamloops, BC. Olive was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. She was born to the pioneer Newbold Family in Borden, Saskatchewan, and was predeceased by her loving parents, five siblings and three husbands. A true prairie girl the importance of family, taking adversity in stride and finding the joy in life were fundamental to her. She loved bridge, golf, curling, entertaining, dancing and hockey night in canada.. Go Canucks Go… She leaves to mourn her loss son Terry (Adriana), daughter Penny (Gerry), her grands; Rachel, Cameron and Katherine and her greats; Taryn, Isaac, Jack, Oliver, Lauren and Jack. Mum was a much loved Auntie “O” to her nieces and nephews, a loving friend to her special friend Harry, a loyal friend to many and a very proud Canadian. No service at this time by request. There will be a memorial in Borden, Saskatchewan next September where Mum will be laid to rest. When the Big Harvest Moon graces the beautiful prairie sky, look up and thank God for the life of this special lady. We bid you farewell, but not goodbye as you will always be with us.
In Loving Memory of
Kenneth (Ken) Raymond Bird
Helen Pauline Sheriff
Ken passed away at home on November 30, 2019.
December 12, 2017
Ken was born on July 1, 1949 in Prince Albert, SK to parents Colin and Mabel Bird. Ken is survived by his wife Debbie Bird, step-son Travis (Heather) Nakken, step-daughter Sonja Nakken, mother Mabel Bird, sister Caron (Ginter) Grey, sister-in-law Linda Bird, five grandchildren Cody Nakken, Jenna Nakken, Xander Fouillard, Quinten Fouillard and Tillie Nakken, numerous nephews and nieces. Ken is predeceased by his father Colin, brother Allan V. Bird and most recently his nephew Morgan B. Munden. Ken has been in Kamloops since 1957 and attended numerous schools. He was a 35 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion #52, an associate member and active with events over the years. No service by request.
REMEBERING EVERY DAY!
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Vernetta Ella Povoas (née Magoon)
April 29, 1926 - November 25, 2019 It is with overwhelming sadness we announce the passing of the amazing woman who started our family. Mom, Grandma, Mam, Great-Grandma, Great-Great-Grandma. Vernetta was predeceased by her husband Jim Povoas (1999), beloved son Denis Henningsmoen (1998) and son-in-law David Barclay (2015). She is survived by her daughters Carrol Barclay-Harvyl (Ritch), Elinor Braden (Michael) and Gail Brettell (Robert) and their families. Grandchildren: Doug Barclay (Angela), Lori Putoto (Eric), Karen Smith (Michael Stokker) and Steven Barclay (Ami), Marla Pochay (Adam) and Amy Braden and Victoria Brettell.
God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you, and whispered “Come to Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you, we watched you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Missing you dearly, Your family xoxo
Great-grandchildren: Madison and Dylan Barclay, Kelsey Putoto (Clayton Mackenzie) and Gabrielle Putoto (Geoffrey Tompkins), Andrea Kjelgren (Jason), Sara Smith (Andrew Ferri) and Jacob Stokker, Jake and Ella Barclay and Clark and Harris Pochay. Great-great-grandchildren: Charlotte and Maya Kjelgren and Ashton and Lincoln Mackenzie. We were lucky to have five generations in our family for 11 years. She loved her family, especially babies. Always wanting to snuggle the new ones, but they never wore enough clothing for her liking! Vernetta was born in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. She was the second born of seven children and the last surviving sibling. Vernetta moved to Kamloops in 1949 and worked in the Plaza Hotel and various jobs before starting her own business, a sewing shop above Fabric House. She was an incredibly talented self-taught seamstress. She could look at a dress and
make a pattern. She made wedding dresses with beautiful hand-stitched lace and beading, as well as fur coat and leather repairs for Fur Town. She always had a cookie tin or two full of buttons. Vernetta loved a good party and loved to dance. Classic country music was her favourite - channel 425 on Shaw. She will be remembered for her sense of adventure, she was never afraid to travel and always ready to pack up and drive anywhere. She drove an ice cream truck for a short while, much to the excitement of her grandchildren! She learned to ski in her 40s at Grandview Acres, with stories of ending up under the deck not able to stop. Her dream of going to Hawaii was finally fulfilled at age 80, on a cruise with her daughters. She cruised to Alaska at age 85! Orange was her favourite colour. Mom was a magpie, loving everything sparkly, shiny and twinkling - especially brooches.
She will be missed deeply. Sending love up to the party in heaven, where we know she is dancing in her blue sparkly outfit. In kindness, we extend our hearts to all those that supported her, including Phaedra, Dr. Cribb and the special caregivers at The Hamlets. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Diabetes Canada. A service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2:30 pm at The Hamlets in the Grand Hall. Bring your stories to share! Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Marie Theodora Berthe “Bert or Bertie” Hall (née Monchamp) October 10, 1932 - December 2, 2019
Berthe left us quietly during Monday’s snow with her family at her side. Born in St. Norbert, Manitoba to Maurice and Dianne, Berthe remained in Manitoba where she completed high school, earned her radiologist certificate, and met Stan, a tall Air Force pilot from the west. This last event led to a 38-year marriage that included a number of moves and the births of Sandra, Mike, Bill, Rob, Roxanne and Kevin. Berthe and Stan settled in Kamloops and built the family home in Brock in 1969. Berthe, Stan and a varying number of their and other people’s children stayed in the Hall House until Stan’s passing in 1993. Berthe lived alone for many years until another tall man won her heart. Berthe and Jack shared 10 years of marriage before Jack’s passing. Berthe’s accomplishments and roles were many: wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, union president, health board chair, president of ASK Wellness, aspiring politician, YMCA Woman of the Year, Kamloops Woman of Distinction, and more. Much of Berthe’s good work was done out of the public eye while in the kitchen, the sewing room, or around the kitchen table acting as an informal Ombudsman for those in need. Berthe’s faith was a major component of her life and she was as active in the church as in the home or community. Travel became a major factor for Berthe later in life and she enjoyed many winters in Mexico where she became a friend and benefactor to many. The family would like to thank the RIH staff in Emergency and 6-North, the staff and volunteers at Kamloops Hospice and all those that shared a word or prayer during Berthe’s final days. Prayers will be recited for Berthe on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 7:00 pm, The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 635 Tranquille Road, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in Berthe’s name to the Kamloops Hospice Association or the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation.
October 28, 1946 - December 2, 2019
Forty-three years ago, Bruce and Vivian said their vows and promised to love, support and cherish each other until death do us part. Sadly, that time has come. Left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory are his wife Vivian, his niece Megan MacDonald, her adult daughters Cheyenne Lovejoy (Jordan Winkel) and baby Jack Henry and Sydnay Lovejoy, his nephew Michael MacDonald (Anne) and their children Lukas and Mathea, his nephew Mathew MacDonald (Andrea) and their children Maitland and Ryan, his sister-in-law Barbara Blewett, his brother-in-law Gilbert Gardner (Gwen) and their daughters Jennifer Woodard (Ian) and their daughters Jordanna and Kaitlynn and Sarah Fawbert and her sons Nolan and Ryan. He is also survived by his brother Grant MacDonald. Bruce was born and raised in Mission, BC. He was predeceased by his parents Maitland MacDonald (1976) and Pat MacDonald (2006). Bruce worked for BC Tel/Telus in Prince George and Kamloops and retired in 2002 after a 36-year career. Over his life, Bruce enjoyed many things including hunting, fishing, boating, racing cars, renovating, woodworking, the NFL (go Steelers) and hoisting a few beers with family and friends. His lifelong passion was cooking, and nothing inspired and pleased him more than creating and serving food to everyone gathered around his table. All the family and many friends have a Bruce original recipe tucked away. Vivian and her family thank everyone who supported her and Bruce throughout this very difficult time. A special thanks to Susan and Sharky Shaw and Bruce’s good buddy Walter Jedyk. As well we very much appreciate everyone involved in Bruce’s last days especially Dr. Broadbent, his receptionist Darlene and all the staff and volunteers at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House.
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He is lovingly remembered by his wife Marguerite, his daughter Christine, his son Daniel, his grandsons Grant and Derek and a large extended family in Winnipeg. Ron is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mary Wilgosh and his brother Robert. Ron grew up in Transcona, Manitoba and moved with Marguerite to Vancouver in 1965 where Christine was born. In 1968, he moved his young family to Kamloops where Daniel was born. He worked as a sales representative for Lance Bissett Limited for 30 years until he retired in 1998. Through his work, he was instrumental in much of the residential construction in Kamloops during that time. He loved Kamloops and the easy going nature of the city and the people he chatted up wherever he went.
GIVE The more you give, The more you get, The more you laugh, The less you fret. The more you do unselfishly. The more you live abundantly. The more of everything you share,
His greatest joy was his family and he proudly celebrated each of their achievements. He enjoyed taking them on vacations and made each one a fun adventure no matter the destination. Ron loved a great conversation and enjoyed sharing stories with his many friends over a cup of coffee. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious laughter and his kind and generous spirit.
The more you’ll always have to spare.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC.
That life is good and friends are kind.
Should friends desire, donations may be made to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home in Kamloops.
For only what we give away,
Ron’s family expresses their deep gratitude to Doctors Bantock and Steyn and the physicians and staff at the Heart Clinic, ICU and CCU at Royal Inland Hospital. They are also extremely grateful for the compassionate care shown by the staff and volunteers at Kamloops Hospice.
Enriches us from day to day.
The more you love, the more you’ll find,
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Bruce Douglas MacDonald
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Ronald Wilgosh passed away peacefully in Kamloops, British Columbia on December 3, 2019 at the age of 76 years.
the more you
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Ronald Wilgosh
A Vanished Friend
Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race. He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men, Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired with trying to make a name. “Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, Just to show that I am thinking of him.” But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away “Here’s a telegram, sir,” “Jim died today!” And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend! by Anders Lim
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Vacant NKam, 2bdrms, c/a, patio, nice yard. $950/mo plus shared hydro. Ref, req. 250376-0633.
Snow Removal
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Classes & Courses AAA - Pal & Core
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RVs/Campers/Trailers
2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,000. 236-421-2251. 2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 HD. w/1994 11ft. camper. $15,500/both. 778-220-7372.
Licensed & Certified 250-572-0753
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1972 Triple E motor home 25’ 77,000miles 402 Chev lots of extras $7,000 250-523-9495
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2014 Adventurer Camper 89RB solar 13’ awning + extras $22,000 250-523-9495.
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Fully furnished 1-bdrm with all amenities. Behind Sahali Mall 10 mins to TRU. Male Pref. $850. Jan 1st. 250-374-0949. N/Shore near Dairy Queen 2bdrms, shrd lndry, priv entr. $1,000. Quiet, N/S, N/P. 250852-0909 or 250-376-5913.
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1948 Ferguson rebuilt motor & extra parts has a util. snow blade & chains mostly original $3,000. 250-374-8285.
Recumbent bicycle c/w weight stand & bench, weights. $300. 374-3864.
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Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $850. 250-374-8933.
2 Days Per Week Ukrainian New Year Dinner & Dance Hosted by Kamloops Social Club. Brock Activity Centre, 1800 Tranquille Road. January 18th, 2020. Cocktails @ 5:00 Dinner @ 5:30 Dance @ 7:3011:30. Music by Sleepless Nights. Tickets $25 ( $35 non-members). Contact Rudi 250-578-8296 or Carol 250-318-7048
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1997 Ford Probe. Red, 4cyl, std, A/C, 1-owner. 114,428kms. $3500 .250-3767964. 2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 4L, V-8, fully loaded. Exec shape. $16,500/obo. 250-3764163. 2006 Buick Allure CXS. 1owner. Fully loaded. Excellent condition. 207,000kms. $4,900/obo. 250-701-1557, 778-471-7694.
2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan. 4dr., AWD, V-6, auto. 50,001 kms. Must see to appreciate. $14,900. 250-374-1541.
I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679.
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Work Wanted 2014 Lincoln MKS, AWD, 4dr Sedan. 3.5 Ecoboost twin turbo like new, black in & out. 80,000kms, $22,300.00. 250-319-8784.
HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774.
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Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /Office Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko at 250-8281474. gene@shaw.ca
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Location: Meadow Lake, SK Posting End Date: December 13, 2019 Employment Contract: Permanent-Full Time We are NorSask Forest Products LP – the largest independent wholly-owned First Nations sawmill in Canada. NorSask has been producing high-quality lumber for over 40 years with operational capacity in excess of 100 million board feet of lumber per year on a two-shift basis. Our products are shipped across North America.
Your primary responsibility is that of a Production Line Industrial Mechanic, troubleshooting and repairing equipment breakdowns and equipment that is operating out of specifications in a timely manner during the production shifts. You will perform preventative maintenance tours and make recommendations for repairs and replacements as observed. There will also be significant project work and equipment installations required. Qualifications: • • • • •
A valid Saskatchewan or interprovincial Journeyperson ticket as an Industrial Mechanic Preferably five years of industrial experience as a journeyperson Strong team player with excellent communication skills Proven track record of promoting and practicing a safe work environment Maintenance experience in a sawmill environment is an asset
NorSask Forest Products LP offers an industry-standard compensation package accompanied by a top-tier health (Vision/Dental/Medical) and pension benefits package. Grow your career with us! To apply for this position, please email your resume to Joleen Gibb, Human Resources Advisor, at apply@norsask.ca
The TNRD is seeking a knowledgeable, experienced and motivated individual to ďŹ ll the position of Senior Accounting Technician. Please email your application to humanresources@tnrd.ca by December 13, 2019 quoting Competition #2019-052 To view the Job Posting visit: tnrd.ca/employment
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Busy cosmetic dental practice is looking for a experienced Registered Dental Hygienist for a part time position, Monday/Tuesday possibly some Wednesdays starting immediately. Please fax your resume to 250-374-4622 or email manager@artdentistry.com
We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
205-1315 Summit Dr, Kamloops, 250-374-0886 www.artdentistry.com
LAWYER REQUIRED Solicitor’s practice requires an additional Lawyer.
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1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $2750obo Call (250) 571-2107 2003 Ford Windstar Van. 138,000kms. Good condition. Must See! $3500/obo. 250828-0680.
Contact: Roger Webber Webber Law #209 – 1211 Summit Drive Kamloops, BC V2C 5R9 roger@webberlaw.ca tel: (250) 851-0100 fax: (250) 851-0104
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT INTER�COMMUNITY BUSINESS LICENCING BYLAW NO. 854, 2019
2014 Ford Platinum 4x4 Crew-cab 3.5 Ecoboost, white with brown leather, Fully Loaded. Immaculate. 142,000kms. $31,300. 250-319-8784
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250-374-3853 Brand New Yamaha R3 Motorcycle with only 6kms. 320CC, liquid cooled, ABS brakes. Still has 1 year Factory Warranty. $4,700. 250-578-7274.
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Pursuant to section 59(2) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that Council of the District of Logan Lake is considering adopting Inter�Community Business Licencing Bylaw No. 854, 2019. This notice provides an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw to make representations to Council. The intent of Bylaw No. 854, if adopted, is to establish an Inter�Community Business Licence, in conjunction with neighbouring communities, that will provide qualified mobile businesses doing business in one or more participating municipalities with the option to purchase one business licence and eliminate the need to purchase separate business licences for each municipality in which they operate. How do I find out more information? A copy of the proposed bylaw and related information may be viewed:  
On the District’s website at: www.loganlake.ca In person at the Municipal Office, #1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake during regular office hours, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, except statutory holidays (closed 12:30 – 1:00 pm).
How do I provide input?  
Speak at the 7:00 pm, December 17, 2019 Regular Council meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, #1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake Provide your comments in writing prior to noon on Wednesday, December 11th, to the attention of ‘Director of Corporate Affairs’, in one of the following ways:  Email: mmiles@loganlake.ca  Regular mail: District of Logan Lake, Box 190, #1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0  In person: #1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC  Fax: 250.523.6678
Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at the Municipal Office and on our website as part of the Council Agenda.
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Mobile Drug & Alcohol Testing Technician We are a drug and alcohol testing company located in Kamloops. We are looking for someone to train as a mobile drug and alcohol testing technician. No experience necessary as we provide certiďŹ cation training to our technicians. The successful candidate must have a car and must be willing to do testing in both Kamloops and Chase. The successful candidate must be willing to be on call 24/7 for half of every month. Technicians are paid a monthly on call fee of $500, as well as testing fees, travel fees for tests outside Kamloops, mileage reimbursement, and for additional work in our local oďŹƒce. This is an ideal position for someone with a exible schedule, who does not wish to work outside the home on a full time basis. Please email your resume with cover letter to Traci Weaver, National Drug and Alcohol Program Manager, at tweaver@denninghealth.ca
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Rte 458 - 803-980 Gleneagles Dr, Glen Nevis Pl, Glenesk Pl, Glenshee Pl. – 88 p. Rte 459 - Monarch Crt & Pl. – 38 p. Rte 461 - Glen Gary Dr, Glen Gary Pl, Glencoe Pl. & 700-799 Gleneagles Dr. – 48 p. Rte 474 - Coppertree Crt, Trophy Crt. – 22 p. Rte 475 - Castle Towers, Sedgewick Crt & Dr. – 44 p. Rte 476 - Tantalus Crt, Tinniswood Crt, 2018-2095 Tremerton Dr. – 53 p. Rte 478 - 191-299 Chancellor Dr, Sentry Pl, Sovereign Crt, The Pinnacles. – 42 p. Rte 479 – Tomlinson Crt, Tuxford Dr. – 55 p. Rte 483 - Breakenridge Crt, Cathedral Crt, Grenville Pl, 409-594 Robson Dr. - 59 p. Rte 485 – 690 Robson Dr, 2020 & 2084 Robson Pl. – 50 p. Rte 487 - 201-475, 485-495 Hollyburn Dr, Panorama Crt. – 75 p. ABERDEEN Rte 503 - Fleming Circ, Hampshire Dr & Pl, Hector Dr. – 48 p. Rte 509 - 459-551 Laurier Dr, 2101-2197 Shaunessy Hill – 47 p. Rte 522 - 604747 Dunrobin Dr, Dunrobin Pl. - 66 p. Rte 523 - 2300-2399 Abbeyglen Way, 750-794 Dunrobin Dr. – 72 p. Rte 544 - Holyrood Circ, Holyrood Pl. & 2070-2130 Vanhorne Dr.-24 p.
PINEVIEW VALLEY/ MT. DUFFERIN Rte 581 - Cannel Dr, Cascade St, 1508-1539 Hillside Dr, Mellors Pl. - 47 p. Rte 584 - 1752–1855 Hillside Dr. – 26 p. Rte 586 - 1505-1584 Mt Duerin Cres, 1575 Park Way, 1537-1569 Plateau Pl. - 27 p. Rte 588 - Davies Pl, 1680-1754 Hillside Dr, Monterey Pl, Scott Pl. – 46 p. Rte 589 - 1200–1385 Copperhead Dr. – 52 p. Rte 590 - 1397 Copperhead Dr, Saskatoon Pl. – 36 p.
VALLEYVIEW Rte 602 - Apple Lane, Knollwood Cres, Parkhill Dr, 1783 Valleyview Dr. - 47 p. Rte 603 - Chickadee Rd, Comazzetto Rd, Strom Rd, 16251648, 1652-1764 Valleyview Dr. - 40 p. Rte 605 - 17701919 Glenwood Dr, Knollwood Dr, Vicars Rd. – 61 p. Rte 606 - Orchard Dr, Russet Wynd, 1815–1899 Valleyview Dr. – 39 p. Rte 607 - Cardinal Dr, 1909-2003 Valleyview Dr. – 33 p. Rte 608 - Curlew Pl & Rd, 1925-1980 Glenwood Dr. – 70 p. Rte 618 – Big Nickel Pl, Chapman Pl, Marsh Rd, Paul Rd, Peter Rd, 2440-2605 Thompson Dr. – 58 p. JUNIPER Rte 667 – Birkenhead Dr & Pl, 1674-1791 Cheakamus Dr, Similkameen Pl. – 64 p.
BROCKLEHURST Rte 4 - 727-795 Crestline St, 2412–2741 Tranquille Rd. - 70 p. Rte 14 - 2399-2305 Briarwood Ave, McInnes Pl, Richards Pl, Wallace Pl. – 37 p. Rte 19 – Downie Pl & St, Moody Ave & Pl, 2307-2391 Tranquille Rd. – 49 p.Rte 21 2300-2397 Fleetwood Ave, Fleetwood Crt & Pl, 1003-1033 Schriener St, 1020-1050 Westgate St.-52 p. Rte 20 - Barbara Ave, Pala Mesa Pl, Strauss St, Townsend Pl. & 2105-2288 Tranquille Rd.-45 p. Rte 21 - 2300-2397 Fleetwood Ave, Fleetwood Crt & Pl, 1003-1033 Schriener St, 1020-1050 Westgate St.-52 p. Rte 31 - 1008-1095 Desmond St, Inglewood Dr, 1010-1088 Newton St, Oxford St. - 55p. Rte 37 - 1710-1797 Fleetwood Ave, 913981 Newton St. & 9991085 Stardust St. – 39 p. Rte 41 – Alexis Ave, 520-796 Singh St, Slater Ave. – 59 p.
BATCHELOR Rte 175 – Norfolk Crt, Norview Pl, 821-991 Norview Rd. – 38 p. Rte 184 - 20772097 Saddleback Dr, 2001-2071 Stagecoach Dr. – 31 p. Rte 186 - 1002-1098 Saddleback Crt. - 27 p. WESTMOUNT/ WESTSYDE Rte 255 - 2478-2681 Parkview Dr. – 28 p.
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780 WEST COLUMBIA ST KAMLOOPSMOBIL1.COM
E G N A H C ✂ FURNACE AIR DUCT CLEANING ULTRA VAC SAVE
50
778-471-6246
Valid until December 23, 2019 only. *Coupon must presented at time of service. Not valid with any other oil change offer or discount. Prices may vary and additional enviro. Fee and/or shop supplies may apply.
VENT % DRYER SYSTEM $ CLEANING CLEANING OFF 250-319-5760
80
FULL DUCT
*CALL FOR DETAILS
EXPIRES JANUARY 7, 2020
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electraride.ca 250.434.2245
Improve Your Heating Efficiency Home & Health Environment Removes Dust, Pollen, Animal Hair, Construction Material
Gary Holland & Dana Marcano sales@electraride.ca
ASK ABOUT VENT CLEANING SERVICES MOST TRAILERS
from as low as
250- 270
$
$
100- 140 $
www.totalcleaningkamloops.ca
+ TAX
LIQUIDATION OUTLET
250-554-3933
397 Tranquille Road, Kamloops
250-299-2369
Workmanship Guaranteed • Licensed • Insured • Bonded
2019
Best Mexican Restaurant
Best Mexican Restaurant
DOWNTOWN 450 LANSDOWNE ST., LANSDOWNE VILLAGE
250.374.8282
&
Best Mexican Restaurant
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Thank you, Kamloops for Voting Señor Froggy your Favourite Choice for so many years!
2014 Best Mexican Restaurant
Visit us @ mattresskingkamloops.com
2004-2012
250.554.2055
Valid only on medium and large bags. Cannot be combined with any other offer. One per customer. Offer at time of purchase. Valid at Petland Kamloops only. Offer expires 12/31/19.
STORE HOURS:
Mon-Fri 9am—8pm • Sat 9am—7pm • Sun 10am—6pm
$
50
FOR PRICE OF $
✂
40
905 Notre Dame Drive 1.250.828.0810
ULTRA VAC NOW ONLY
99
$
780 WEST COLUMBIA ST KAMLOOPSMOBIL1.COM
778-471-6246
Valid until December 31, 2019 only. *Coupon must presented at time of service. Not valid with any other oil change offer or discount. Prices may vary and additional enviro. Fee and/or shop supplies may apply.
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
LIVING ROOM & HALLWAY
STEAM CLEANED WITH STAINGUARD
250-319-5760
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20
PROMO CODE: WINDOW20
SNOW REMOVAL
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SPAC LIMITEE IS D!
10%
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CAR WASH GIFT CARD
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414 Arrowstone Dr. • 250-372-3090 • 1-877-718-2211 Must present coupon. Offer expires December 31, 2019
NORTH KAMLOOPS #9 724 SYDNEY AVENUE, SYDNEY PLAZA
Health N utrition F or C ats & Dogs
100!
THIS GIFT CERTIFICATE ENTITLES YOU TO $100 OFF THE PURCHASE OF ANY MATTRESS VALUED AT $500 OR MORE!
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Great Food, Great Price, Fresh Salsa Bar...Bueno!
$
from as low as
$
+ TAX
1999
$
See Reverse for 2 Person Rental Discount!
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MOST HOMES
iGO Fat Folding Electric Bike
WE CLEAN CARPETS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!
EXPIRES JANUARY 7, 2020
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$ 00
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& CHEESEBURGER *Coupon valid until December 24, 2019. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
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LIQUIDATIONS!
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459 TRANQUILLE RD., KAMLOOPS, BC
OPEN TUES TO FRI 10 AM-5 PM • SAT 10 AM- 4PM • SUN, MON & HOLIDAYS CLOSED
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BUTLER AUTO & RV CENTER KAMLOOPS BEAUTifUL REfURBiShEd PRE-OwNEd AUTOMOBiLES 86 POiNT “REd SEAL TEChNiCiAN” CERTifiEd UNiTS fREE 3-MONTh POwERTRAiN/SEALS/gASKETS OR 3000K wARRANTy
“yES wE CAN” fiNANCiAL SERViCES, yOU’RE APPROVEd!! 07 vw cabriolet convertible
08 chev uplanDer minivan
WAS $5,995
$
#5342A. Auto, 300,002 kms
3,999
12 DoDge avenger sxt trim
WAS $4,995
#5415. Summer & Winter Tires, 204,450 kms
#5352A. 2.4L, 4 cyl
9,833
14 gmc terrain sle awD
#5407. Navigation, 143,899 kms
$
WAS $15,995
13,833
16 DoDge granD caravan se sto ‘n go
#5393A. 3.6L V6, 107,893 kms
$
#5381. 5.7L Hemi, 112,000 kms
3,733
$
16,933
STUNNING LUXURY RIDE! #5404. 3.5L V6, 108,418 kms
$
17 honDa oDyssey ex 40 minivan
#5383. 67,864 kms
142 TRANQUILLE RD., KAMLOOPS, B.C.
250-554-2518
$
#5384B. 2.4L, 208,555 kms
#5402. Leather, Loaded, 135,070 kms
$
#5390. 1.8L, 4 cyl, 100,373 kms
9,333
15 nissan rogue s awD
#5408. 2.5L, Leather, 143,899 kms
$
17 forD escape se awD
#5305. 1.5L Eco, 50,231 kms
$
View our entire inventory at
All prices plus $495 documentation paper fees. Payments based on 129 payments with $0 down O.A.C. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown.
#5353A. 3.6L V6, 112,871 kms
#5303. Auto, 48,909 kms
$
#5355. 1.4L Auto, 18,416 kms
$
#5190A. 5.7L Hemi, 159,764 kms
17,233
#5411. Navigation, 54,902 kms
#5389. Leather, Loaded, 58,557 kms
WAS $22,995
19,833
$
13 forD f150 xlt crew s.b. 145”
WAS $20,995
18,333
WAS $19,995
18,633
$
15 buick lacrosse
WAS $19,800
15,733
WAS $22,900
15,533
$
14 hyunDai sport premium awD
WAS $18,400
18 chev cruZe lt
WAS $22,800
18,833
$
11 jeep granD cherokee limiteD
WAS $15,995
13,933
15 forD escape 2.0 eco
WAS $20,995
18,533
$
14 DoDge charger sxt plus awD
WAS $10,995
WAS $33,995
29,833
3,433
13 nissan sentra s
WAS $21,995
18,933
10 jeep liberty limiteD
WAS $4,800
$
WAS $19,995
14 lincoln mks awD
WAS $15,995
13,533
$
13 chrysler 300c
WAS $10,995
$
08 pontiac g6
#5386. 3.5L Eco, 115,565 kms
WAS $28,995
26,933
$
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BUTLER AUTO & RV CENTER KAMLOOPS TRUCKS, TRUCKS, TRUCKS - wE gOT TRUCKS!
OUR LARgEST, MOST AggRESSiVE SALE iN OUR 45-yEAR hiSTORy!
“yES wE CAN” fiNANCiAL SERViCES, yOU’RE APPROVEd!! 13 Ford F150 crew xlt 145”
#5386. 3.5L Eco, 115,565 kms
$
WAS $28,995
26,933
10 ram 1500 laramie
#5105. 5.7L Hemi, 175,007 kms
$
#5392. 6.6L Diesel, 61,956 kms
18,433
#5395. 5.0L, Offroad Rubber
#5387A. 5.4L, Matching Canopy
$
#5394. 6.4L Diesel, 40” Lift
$
#5328. 2.7L Ecoboost, 124,100 kms
142 TRANQUILLE RD., KAMLOOPS, B.C.
250-554-2518
#5304. 6.2L, 99,102 kms
12,633
03 Ford F150 lariat
#5346. Leather, Loaded, 241,000 kms
$
8,533
16 Ford F150 crew xlt
#5385. 5.0L, 140,374 kms
#5333. 5.7L Hemi, 84,124 kms
View our entire inventory at
All prices plus $495 documentation paper fees. Payments based on 129 payments with $0 down O.A.C. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown.
#5312A. Leather, Loaded, 79,130 kms
$
#5366. 5.0L, 146,394 kms
$
#5367. 5.7L Hemi, Beautiful!
#5403. 3.5L Eco, 165,839 kms
51,833
#5400. 6.2L
#5388B. 5.7L, 82,204 kms
WAS $28,995
25,933
$
14 Ford F150 crew s/b 145”
WAS $23,995
19,533
WAS $39,995
36,333
$
16 ram 1500 outdoorsman slt
WAS $29,900
27,733
WAS $22,995
21,433
$
16 Ford F250 crew 8’ long box xlt
WAS $55,995
14 ram 1500 crew slt
$
12 Ford F150 xlt crew
WAS $23,900
19,833
16 Ford F150 crew xlt
WAS $31,995
27,733
$
$
16 Ford F350 crew lariat
WAS $32,995
27,733
$
15 ram 1500 crew outdoorsman
WAS $33,995
30,833
#5341. 5.0L, 129,546 kms
WAS $12,900
WAS $21,995
17,833
12 Ford F150 crew
WAS $28,400
25,733
$
WAS $13,995
15 Ford F150 xlt crew
$
12 Ford F350 sd crew xlt
WAS $19,995
17,833
08 Ford super cab 350 l/box xlt
WAS $37,995
33,733
$
10 Ford F150 4x4 xlt s/cab
WAS $49,995
44,933
16 Ford F150 crew 4x4
$
#5370A. 6.5 Box, 165,002 kms
WAS $21,995
13 gmc 3500 ext cab 4x4
$
13 Ford F150 s/cab 4x4 xlt
#5364.
WAS $25,800
20,533
$
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