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No Out of Cold shelter this winter? KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
The Out of the Cold shelter for the homeless may not open this winter after a plan to have the shelter operate out of building downtown fell through. For the past several years, Out of the Cold had operated on Sunday and Wednesday nights out of St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, downtown at Nicola Street and Fourth Avenue. There, staff and volunteers would cook food, hand out toiletries, set up about 30 mattresses and welcome its visitors to come in and warm up. The program has had to find a new location this winter and has thus far been unsuccessful. In mid-December, organizers announced a location had been secured — the Canadian Mental Health Association building at 857 Seymour St. downtown. However, that plan has fallen apart since upgrades needed for the shelter to operate were deemed too daunting to complete. Out of the Cold executive director Lena Cimmarrusti confirmed on Tuesday morning the shelter will not open in the Seymour Street space. “As you can imagine, the board is very disappointed,” Cimmarrusti said in an email to KTW. “We were prepared to open as soon as we were able. The board will be meeting next week to discuss where we go from here. I wouldn’t count them out entirely (this is one passionate group of people), but without a space, we won’t be able to provide a shelter/warming centre this winter.” The challenge in securing a new location is the need for a kitchen, good bathroom access, a wide open space and a location where neighbours won’t object to a shelter nearby.
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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Staying warm in minus 20- plus temperatures on Kamloops’ streets is a balance of knowing where one can escape the cold to warm up. This man removes his gloves before leaving his bicycle to head inside to the North Shore Tim Hortons on Tuesday afternoon.
Kamloops groups are taking action to help the homeless population as the mercury has plummeted and will remain in the subzero region all week. The Mustard Seed, downtown at 181 West Victoria St., has expanded its hours in order to help, despite scaling back its hours of operation last October, when it closed on Sundays and Mondays and opened from Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Prior to the October change, The Mustard Seed had been open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. “We will be open
every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. until the weather gets better,” executive director Mario Borba told KTW. He said the outreach centre was open on Monday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 10 p.m., with staff from the ASK Wellness Centre being brought in to help. The Mustard Seed also operates a 30-bed cold weather shelter, which had 27 overnight guests on Sunday and 36 visitors on Monday (using extra mats). Borba said no one in need of shelter from the cold will be turned away. Nor will ASK Wellness be turning anyone away from two facilities it has opened. See MAYOR, A4
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On Sunday, Spero House and Crossroads Inn opened as warming stations as an Arctic front sent temperatures down to dangerous levels. The two locations — 569 Seymour St. downtown and 433 Tranquille Rd. in North Kamloops — are open around the clock until this Friday. ASK Wellness executive director Bob Hughes told KTW that Spero House hosted 11 overnight guests on Sunday night while there were 18 people warming up at Crossroads. According to Hughes, there is plenty of room for those seeking refuge from the cold. With 58 units at Spero House and 50 units at Crossroads, Hughes said he doesn’t think each residence hosting a guest or two will be a hindrance. He noted ASK Wellness is focusing on the next four days of anticipated frigid temperatures, as more seasonable weather is in the forecast after that. “At this point, until there’s another alternative, we will not turn people away,” Hughes said. Borba said The Mustard Seed hasn’t been too busy during the day thus far, with a total of 18 people spending time at the outreach centre on Sunday and Monday. “It is surprising for me that I don’t see that many people staying during the day.” Borba said, noting he expected the place to be full, given the extreme cold. Borba said The Mustard Seed welcomes anyone who can spare some time to volunteer this week. “It would be nice to have some volunteers there talking with them and making sure they
feel welcome as they share their stories,” he said. Those wishing to volunteer time can call The Mustard Seed at 250-434-9898. Spero House and Crossroads don’t have mats or beds, but there are couches, chairs and staff on site in both locations for anyone who needs to come inside. “We had 29 people that otherwise would have potentially had nowhere to go,” Hughes said, noting ASK Wellness has partnered with Kami Cabs to have taxi drivers offer rides to The Mustard Seed, Spero House or Crossroads. “These guys are the eyes and ears of the community in many ways, and so they’ve stepped up and said, ‘We’re ready to help,’” Hughes said. CITY FEELS THERE IS ENOUGH BEDS FOR THE VULNERABLE Asked if the City of Kamloops is doing anything to help the vulnerable during the cold snap, Mayor Ken Christian said the municipality doesn’t operate shelters, but added staff are monitoring the utilization of beds in town in order to explain the need to BC Housing. “We don’t have the staff to operate a shelter,” Christian said. He said the city has what it believes is enough bed capacity for the city’s homeless, with up to 180 beds between Emerald House, Mission Flats Manor, Spero House, The Mustard See and The Branch. “You have to make sure that these facilities are going to be safe,” Christian said. “There’s no sense putting people into an unsafe condition.”
PRIVATE RESIDENCE BECOMES TEMPORARY SHELTER THIS WEEK Meanwhile, Kamloops resident and construction worker Gianni Brown has taken it upon himself to start a makeshift cold weather shelter downtown, at a housing complex where he’s doing some work. Brown said he has permission from the building owner to use the space as a temporary shelter, having started it on the weekend when a friend of his was in need of a place to stay. Brown said he had a good response from the community upon making an appeal on Facebook for blankets, pillows and canned food to stock the shelter. “It’s quite a cool thing, all the Kamloopsians, how we all came together,” he said, noting he is not publicizing the location as he is not able to accommodate a lot of people. Brown said he was expecting to house three people on Monday night. There is, however, good news in the forecast, with Environment Canada calling for an end to the cold snap by this weekend. Saturday’s high is pegged at 0 C, while the mercury is expected to rise to at least 3 C on Sunday before climbing to 5 C next Monday. • Meanwhile, BC Hydro has set a new record for the highest peak hourly demand for electricity. The new record for peak hourly demand — the hour customers use the most electricity — was reached on Monday, when consumption reached 10,302 megawatts. The previous record was set on Jan. 3, 2017, at 10,194 megawatts.
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Train, horse collision in rescue mission Jordan Camille was out trying to find horses stranded in the snowstorm of Jan. 12 when he and the horse he was riding, Rory, were struck by a CN train in Rayleigh. The horse died in the collision and Camille remains in hospital with numerous injuries. CAMILLES HORSEMANSHIP PHOTO
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A Kamloops cowboy is on the mend after he and his horse were struck by a train in Rayleigh during Sunday’s snowstorm. Jordan Camille is recovering in hospital with a broken shoulder, concussion and lacerated kidney following the collision, while Rory, the horse he was riding at the time, died in the collision. Family friend Michelle Ikwumonu confirmed the information in an interview KTW, speaking on behalf of Jordan’s wife, Candice. Ikwumonu has created an online GoFundMe campaign to cover medical and living expenses as Jordan, who makes a living as a horse trainer, will be out of work for some time. “I just wanted to set up this GoFundMe page because this family is one of the most kind, loving, giving, generous families out there. They’re a young family too,” Ikwumonu said, noting the tough road ahead for the Camilles. Ikwumonu said Jordan was called on Saturday night by the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc band to corral some horses reported to the band as being in distress. After heading out on Sunday morning, Jordan called Candice to tell her he found a single horse
and was going to arrange for it to be picked up. About 30 minutes later, Candice received another call from Jordan, saying he woke up not knowing where he was, then hung up. Ikwumonu said Candice then called 911 with a rough description of Jordan’s last location. “Candice just kept telling the operator to search for the horse because she knew the horse wouldn’t leave Jordan,” Ikwumonu said. Kamloops RCMP Sgt. Sascha Fesenko said the collision occurred at about 10:30 a.m. in the area of Devick Road, off Highway 5. The area was being pummelled by a winter storm at the time that was producing blizzard-like conditions. Ikwumonu told KTW Candice has learned from a CN report that Rory was struck by the
train and Jordan was thrown from the horse. Ikwumonu said the report indicated train personnel spotted the horse on the tracks from about 100 metres, but the train was unable to be stopped in time. When contacted by KTW, CN declined comment, citing the ongoing investigation. Ikwumonu said Jordan’s memory of the event is “shaky at best,” noting he last recalls putting Rory on the road beside train tracks as he attempted to move the horse to an underground tunnel. Jordan was keeping his head down to block his eyes from the blowing snow. “That’s the last thing he remembers — then he remembers waking up in the ICU [intensive-care unit] at Royal Inland Hospital],” Ikwumonu said. The Go Fund Me page has a goal of raising $15,000 to help the Camilles as Jordan recovers from his injuries. The fundraising page can be found online at https://www.gofundme.com/f/ horse-amp-cowboy-hit-by-traincowboy-needscommunity.
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Court heard police were called to the hotel on Aug. 27, 2016, after cleaning staff went into Room 112 and found a blood-soaked mattress with a sleeping bag underneath it. Fras said police found Novacluse’s body in the sleeping bag and video surveillance from the hotel showed Miller leaving alone hours earlier. According to Fras, Novacluse’s car was found abandoned in Calgary. Testifying on Monday, Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Derrick Gladdish said WestJet Airlines staff told police Miller had flown from Calgary to Ottawa, adding that cellphone pings placed him in Brockville, Ont., a city of 22,000 about an hour south of the nation’s capital. Gladdish said he and a team of Kamloops Mounties flew to Ontario on Aug. 31. He said an RCMP surveillance
team was tracking Miller’s movements in the meantime. Mounties arrested Miller on Sept. 1, 2016, after he began to hitchhike west toward Toronto. Kamloops investigators found him lying on the grass in a stand of trees adjacent to a highway off-ramp in Napanee, an hour west of Brockville. At the time of his arrest, police said Miller and Novacluse travelled together from Abbotsford to Kamloops. The pair spent two nights at the Super 8 Motel before Miller drove to Calgary. Miller’s trial is scheduled to last five weeks. Prosecutors have said they expect the playback of audio and video recordings to wrap up on Friday. Fras said the recordings include a statement in which Miller “admits to causing the death” of Novacluse.
Serial robber pleads guilty A Kamloops man who last year held up four convenience stores in a span of 30 hours has admitted his guilt. On Monday in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops, Ian McPherson pleaded guilty to four counts of robbery stemming from a two-day crime spree on April 14 and April 15. On the morning of April 15, police arrested McPherson without incident in the Batchelor Heights area following the fourth robbery he committed — a heist of the Parkcrest Neighbourhood Store on Windbreak Street in Brocklehurst, The other robberies took place at the Cornerstone Market on Halston Avenue in Brocklehurst, at the Halston Esso on Salish Road on the Tk’emlups reserve and at the now-shuttered Mac’s convenience store on Tranquille Road in North Kamloops. McPherson, who has been free on bail since April 30, is expected to return to court on March 2 to set a date for sentencing.
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More sprinkler systems, annually reviewing alarm systems with staff and additional fire-prevention strategies are among six recommendations included in a report into the fire that destroyed a Brocklehurst elementary school. Parkcrest elementary burned down on Sept. 5, 2019, at about 5 p.m. when no students were in the school. On Monday, a fire-incident report was presented to the Kamloops-Thompson board of education. The bulk of its six suggestions will be implemented as earlier as this year, while the addition of sprinklers may take some time, superintendent Alison Sidow told KTW. The report found the school’s fire alarm worked as expected, alerting three staff members in the school at the time of the fire before the smell of smoke or signs of fire were detected. Believing the alarm to be false, one staff member attempted to reset the panel, but it would not reset, Sidow told trustees, adding staff then evacuated and called 911, which had also been called by the alarm company. The report found the attempt to reset the panel may have may have resulted in a loss in response time of three minutes and 46 seconds. “In the world of fire investigation, I’m told, that is a significant amount of time, enough time that the fire can gain some traction,” Sidow said. As a result, the report recommends schools review setting up and resetting fire alarm systems with all staff on an annual basis, which Sidow said will begin immediately. Kamloops Fire Rescue Chief Mike Adams told reporters outside the board meeting it is “difficult to speculate” if that time would have made much of a difference in saving the school, given the fire began in a void space between the ceiling and roof. “The sooner we’re informed, the better, and we’re confident the school district is taking steps forward to ensure the processes are prompt,” Adams said. The nearly 50-year-old Parkcrest elementary did not have a sprinkler system and the report estimated about 20 per cent of the
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ach year as the new year begins, BC Assessment sends out its property assessments, based on property values as of July 1 of the previous year. And each year, there are complaints about the effect of the new assessment values on property taxes. BC Assessment even has a sophisticated system prepared to process the flood of appeals they expect each year. The reason for concern on the part of many homeowners is that if a property has a higher value than last year, the owner believes they will see property taxes increase by the same amount. It’s not always a valid concern, though. There is a direct connection between the assessed value of a property and the tax burden for the property owner, but that doesn’t mean higher assessments will automatically result in higher taxes. If the municipal budget remains exactly as it was in the previous year, it’s still the same tax burden spread across the same number of properties, so an average increase in property values of two per cent doesn’t automatically translate into a two per cent increase across the board. The exceptions would be those whose assessments increased by more or less than the community average. They would see their taxes increase or decrease. In much of the Thompson-Okanagan, assessments increased this year. In the spring, when city halls present budgets, taxes are likely to increase by some amount. Budgets are determined by considering the amount of money a municipal government will need over the coming year. If the municipal staff and council members believe more money will be needed to deliver services, taxes will increase. It’s a balancing act that municipal council and staff have to juggle continuously, trying to determine how to set the budget in order to deliver services and plan for the future, while at the same time hearing the complaints from those upset with tax increases. Those complaints though are as much a part of the process as appealing the assessment on your home — they help inform the process. — Black Press
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or many of us in the district, 2019 will be remembered for the fire that destroyed the Parkcrest elementary school in early September. We will also remember many milestones and achievements of students and staff. Looking back over the nearly 200 stories posted on our website (sd73.bc.ca), we know these capture only a small sampling of the amazing things that were happening in our district. In particular, we note opportunities that have been created for our learners through consultation, expansion and completion rates. Decisions made to re-open Westsyde elementary and keep Westwold school open were made following consultation processes with our communities. JANUARY • A consultation process was initiated to re-draw the David Thompson elementary catchment area and re-open Westsyde elementary for September. FEBRUARY • Kamloops School of the Arts students helped Foreigner rock the crowd at Sandman Centre. MARCH • The Vancouver Foundation awarded a $246,000 Systems Change Grant to Four Directions secondary. • The SD73 Business Company began to pay dividends to support schools and community with a $100,000 cheque to the board of education. • The board voted unanimously to reorganize the catchment area for David Thompson elementary and to re-open Westsyde elementary for the 2019-2020 school year.
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APRIL • Education Minister Rob Fleming announced the province will fund $32.7 million of the expansion to Valleyview secondary. • Clearwater’s shrinking Sikh community donated part of the proceeds from the sale of its temple to Raft River elementary ($10,000) and Clearwater secondary ($30,000). MAY • CHP Architects was chosen to design Valleyview secondary’s expansion. JUNE • Repairs were announced for the Sagebrush Theatre roof. • The Tsutswecw Park Story Trail, featuring Chase secondary student and teacher voices, opened. • Brock middle school students launched a traditional Secwépemc canoe. JULY • A formal agreement with the Kamloops Music Collective will benefit Kamloops youth and SD73 students through music programs. AUGUST • The SD73 banner carried by district staff during the Kamloops
Pride Parade says it all. SEPTEMBER • When the Parkcrest elementary building was destroyed by fire, the SD73 team moved quickly to restore the school year for displaced students and staff. Within 11 days, all displaced students and staff were accommodated. • SD73 was named Organization with Most Impact by the United Way. OCTOBER • Kamloops teacher Jordan Smith wins the Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education. • Sa-Hali secondary achieved international status as a UNESCOdesignated school — one of only three schools in B.C. and 90 in Canada to achieve the designation. NOVEMBER • The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3500 voted 85 per cent in favour to ratify a collective agreement with SD73. • Completion rates for students in the district reached 90 per cent, an all-time high in the district. DECEMBER • Community partners sign a specialized Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Protocol, agreeing to a multi-disciplinary approach to potential threats in schools and communities. • Robert Hogeveen, a longstanding advocate for music education, was recognized with the Owl Award for Excellence in Public Education for his contributions to learning throughout the region. Alison Sidow is superintendent of SD73 and can be reached by email at asidow@sd73.bc.ca. SD73 columns appear monthly in the print edition of KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com.
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JUNIPER RESIDENTS AWESOME IN SNOW Editor: On Sunday, Jan. 12, Juniper Ridge residents spent more than an hour shovelling the road and pushing a car up the street. It looked as if the young Saskatchewan visitor was going to be snowbound, but after numerous runs up the street, and with four guys pushing from behind, the car finally made its way to the top. I cheered when he cleared the incline. Elle Reid Kamloops
THANKS TO SIDEWALK SAINT Editor: In the area of South Kamloops/Sagebrush, above Columbia Street and between Sixth and 13th avenues, we have a caring soul who has been plowing our sidewalks during this inclement weather. It is much appreciated and he deserves public gratitude. Thanks from all of us, whoever you are. B. Caldwell Kamloops
Editor: Re: KTW’s excellent arts centre fact checker, which appeared in the Jan. 8 edition: Respectfully, here’s another fact to check out. Why, when taxpayers are walking away from paying off the loan on the Tournament Capital Centre, are arts centre proponents pushing us toward borrowing $45 million for what is a yet unproven positive rate of return to city taxpayers? As with the 2015 arts centre refer-
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endum, there is still no credible, written study taken by the proponents that assures a positive rate of return to Kamloops taxpayers. Hearsay and positive verbal assurances do not pay the bills should the arts centre not generate a positive cash flow. We should be celebrating the end of the TCC debt. Why would we be borrowing another $45 million toward anything? If the proponents of the arts cen-
Editor: I walked into Royal Inland Hospital’s ER with abdominal pain at 1 p.m. on Jan. 8. I walked out nine hours later, minus an appendix. The staff were awesome, from admitting to discharge.
tre can deliver a written and signed assurance to our city that the arts centre will result in positive cash flow, then I am in. Really, who wouldn’t be? Right now, though, it seems as though we are being asked to undertake a huge risk without assurances regarding a reasonable rate of return and positive cash flow to Kamloops Respectfully, Les Evens Kamloops
FIX THE DAM, DEAL LATER WITH LAND CLAIM Editor: Re: KTW’s front-page article of Jan. 10 (‘Dam delay’) on the stalemate between landowner KGHM and area First Nations that is delaying needed dam upgrades to Jacko Lake, south of the city: Regarding the dam on Jacko Lake, I am a retired archeologist (SFU, UBC). I have also spent many hours hiking in the Kamloops region, including the area around Jacko Lake.
I am always on the lookout for, but have seen absolutely no evidence of, prehistoric activity in the Jacko Lake area. There is an abundance of historical activity, including ranching, homesteading and mining. The lake itself is a modern creation, the result of the dam in question. Previously, the lake was much smaller and did not contain any fish
species of note. The rainbow trout for which the lake is renowned are a recent introduction. There is no reason for First Nations people to have visited the lake in the past. Area First Nations were primarily situated along the Thompson River and the lake is a steep nine-kilometre trek away. Hunters may have visited the area in the past, but as far as going there for fish? Pure
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nonsense. The area itself has been much disturbed by ranching and mining activities, so to suggest something like an archeological assessment or even the improvement of the dam would disturb any prehistoric sites is, again, nonsense. Fix the dam first and deal with the spurious land claim later. George Will Kamloops
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BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE BATTLE FOR ST. ANDREWS Documents released via freedom of information request chart the heated debate in the second half of 2019 over control of the city’s oldest public building
$60,000 a year for heat, power and cleaning. So, this would not be close to that. Probably more like one of our halls.”
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ore details have emerged over the battle for control of the heritage St. Andrews church building, downtown at Seymour Street and Second Avenue. Documents obtained by KTW through an FOI request reveal an even more heated battle for operating control behind the scenes. As the City of Kamloops sought to protect a heritage building it owns amid opposition from the Kamloops Heritage Society, an intense letterwriting campaign was sparked. The documents provide a clear timeline and additional context and clarify he-said-she-said statements previously heard in the public squabble. AUG. 21, 2019 — SERVICE AGREEMENT TO END: As the city reviews service agreements with user groups, it decides against renewing two: Kamloops and District Crime Stoppers and Kamloops Heritage Society, a volunteer group instrumental in restoring St. Andrew’s on the Square, the oldest civic facility. The group has operated the facility since the 1990s under a lease with the city. An Aug. 21 letter notifies the society of its lease cancellation and proposed consulting agreement, a 22-month transition during which the society would provide on-site liaison through Dec. 31, 2022, in addition to receiving three hours per month during that time at no cost to meet. The city states the operational model is no longer sustainable. “The financial burden associated with operating, maintaining and repairing the facility is simply too great for a non-profit organization,” the letter states. SEPT. 5, 2019 — OPPOSITION TO THE DECISION: The society pens a response to the letter, requesting a meeting to clarify some points. “Understandably, the pending changes create both concern and sadness, along with cautious optimism as we move through a transition phase,” it states. The letter is signed by Kamloops Heritage Society president Peggy Broad and Lee Morris, the society’s city liaison. A meeting with councillors Denis Walsh, Mike O’Reilly and Bill Sarai (on the finance committee tasked with the service review), finance director Kathy Humphrey, culture manager Barb Berger and another staffer is set for Sept. 19. SEPT. 23, 2019 — QUESTIONS OVER BUILDING USAGE: After the meeting, discussions occur between KHS president Broad and city staffer Berger about events
OCT. 7, 2019 — COUNCIL MUZZLED, FRUSTRATED: Behind the scenes, councillors express frustration over misinformation and the fact they are not at liberty to discuss information from closed council meetings. Some of the information is released by the Heritage Society and some was dug up by media. But council is partly left out of the conversation due to restrictions over what they can and cannot say. Meanwhile, the society continues to rail against council’s closed-door decision and more letters of opposition are written. Some letters threaten support for council in the next election. booked at St. Andrews, raising questions over the facility’s usage. “As I mentioned, this schedule is dynamic and changes on a daily basis,” Broad says. “I went over the booking costs with Mel [Formanski] and, as I also mentioned at the meeting, costs vary considerably from customer to customer, depending on what they require, how much time they need, how much set-up and take down is involved and how large the gathering is . . . ” A city staff email thread in October notes the church is “not operating as it once did. In fact, it is used sparingly,” community and protective services director Byron McCorkell says. “Although, when asked to see how much, the [St. Andrews] staff refuse to give any info in a timely way.” SEPT. 28, 2019 — SOCIETY POSTS OPPOSITION ONLINE: As things heat up behind the scenes, the Kamloops Heritage Society makes its opposition public, posting to its Facebook page opposition to the city’s decision and calling for community support. “Under their plan, there will be no caretaker, no phone number to call and all bookings will go through the city website,” the post states. “This decision is not supported by the society. We feel that this building deserves continued stewardship by the society. … More importantly, Mel [Formanski] … will no longer be present as the pillar she is. … How can you help? Write city council and the mayor. Let them know that St. Andrews is part of Kamloops and it needs stewardship to keep its glow in the neighbourhood.” OCT. 1, 2019 — LETTER-WRITING CAMPAIGN BEGINS: Kim Nobert of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services sends a letter of opposition to the mayor, the first of many in records
provided to KTW. (The number of letter writers remains unclear, however, because names in records are blacked out, except for Norbert’s.) Nobert fears reliability of the city’s booking system if the facility is transferred to the city’s control. In an email, Mayor Ken Christian asks culture manager Berger to respond: “It is my understanding it will be managed as before, just by us,” Christian says. Berger does not directly agree with that statement, but suggests in a response that the city is “very committed to ensuring that this wellloved heritage resource remains an accessible, special venue and that we will be working with the Kamloops Heritage Society to review the bookings to better understand any that require unique considerations.” Berger also states a report would go to the finance committee outlining how the city would incorporate the venue into its booking system, including possible impacts on customer service. OCT. 2 — STAFF MEMBER CALLS TRANSITION ‘INEVITABLE’: An email from St. Andrews’ staff member Melanie Formanski thanks the city for inviting her to meet with the city and heritage society. “I had been told … that I was not welcome at any of the city meetings because I was only an employee. If, indeed, you would prefer I not come, I am OK with that, too. I know all of this is inevitable and have been trying to prepare the board for it for several years and I will try very hard to make the transition as easy as possible.” OCT. 3, 2019 — COLUMNIST HAS CONCERNS: The city receives a call from CFJC columnist and former mayor Mel Rothenburger, “very concerned about the state of heritage groups in Kamloops. Concerned about city taking over St. Andrews, essen-
tially eliminating Kamloops Heritage Society, taking away voice of heritage commission.” Berger tells Christian. “I did my best to explain our genuine interest in a transition that would see this wonderful heritage asset well-maintained and enjoyed by the community.” OCT. 3 TO OCT. 7 — MORE LETTERS SENT TO COUNCIL: More letters are written to city council condemning its decision, with concerns including the fate of staff member Formanski — described in one letter as “exceptional” — volunteers and the current ease of booking, compared to the city’s system. “You will never come close to the society in the care for this wonderful building,” one letter writer, whose name is blacked out in the FOI, writes. “You will ruin it.” OCT. 7, 2019 — COUNCILLOR CALLS FOR A REVIEW: Coun. Denis Walsh, who chairs the finance committed tasked with reviewing the service agreement, tells KTW he wants to review the decision. He says he wants a business case to better understand costs to the city to take over operations of St. Andrews. OCT. 7, 2019 — STAFF REFUTES OPINION PIECE: Senior city staff discuss a column by CFJC’s Mel Rothenburger, in which he criticizes the city’s plans and questions its cost to taxpayers. McCorkell states information was left out and refutes claims over the city’s approach to heritage and impending costs to the city. “The fact is, aside from day-to-day operating expenses (which we can’t get info on), there will be no costs to the city to do the bookings or even management as it will become part of existing staff portfolios,” McCorkell states. “The same way the courthouse did. But that said, the courthouse costs about
OCT. 7, 2019 — ST. ANDREWS STAFF MEMBER BACKTRACKS: St. Andrews staff member Formanski clarifies to city staff that she does not support the its position, but that she will “do my very best to make any agreement work for both the society and the city. My biggest problem is the booking system and its unreliability and inability to book things on a moment’s notice. . .” OCT. 8, 2019 — STAFF EXPLAIN ST. ANDREWS DECISION: In an email thread with council and top city administrators, McCorkell aims to “set the record straight.” First, he says, the board came to the city, saying its members are tired, are not making enough revenue to cover upcoming costs and have little money in the bank. “They were concerned about going forward and wanted the city to look at covering expenses,” McCorkell says. “That then led us to trying to help them by getting a consultant to review their business plans. They eventually rejected that proposal, as the board changed. So nothing changed. But the pending bills and potential staff changes loomed. So that, then, led to a question of how do we, as the city, best protect this building, this heritage asset. Well, since we operate the [Old] Courthouse, the cigar factory and Wilson House, to name just a few of our heritage inventory, it was suggested we bring this building officially into our operation.” McCorkell says the board has changed since initial meetings and the “new president appears to think they can run it, although they have had members drop out since even the last meeting. The staff is now actively championing they stay, although not more than a week ago, they indicated they were content with the pending change. So, we are left with a small group championing that the city has done something wrong. CONTINUED ON A11
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Amid the rancour, lease information is clarified OCT. 8, 2019 — CITY ISSUES A PUBLIC STATEMENT: As the issue plays out in the media and in online discussion forums, the city releases a statement on its history with St. Andrews on the Square and the Kamloops Heritage Society. “Five years ago, the Kamloops Heritage Society’s board of directors asked the city to develop a succession plan for the property that would see the city taking over maintenance and operations at the end of five years. The board recognized at that time that its operational model was not sustainable and that the financial burden of operating, maintaining and repairing this heritage property would be too great for the society. … The city’s primary objective in taking over the management of St. Andrews on the Square is to protect a valuable heritage asset.” OCT. 9 , 2019 — A LETTER OF SUPPORT ARRIVES: More letters of opposition are sent to council, but one emerges in favour of the city’s decision. Former city councillor and society board member Shirley Culver writes to the city and speaks to media, “concerned that resistance and lobbying from the Kamloops Heritage Society directors to members of city council and particularly by employee
Melody Formanski might cause you and council to reconsider.” Culver tells KTW in an interview that the facility was booked fewer than three days per week when she was on the board in 2016 and 2017, noting the society had less than $5,000 in the bank at any given time. She says the building needs a new roof and improved audio, flooring and kitchen facilities. “It’s very easy to criticize city council when they make, what we think, are the wrong decisions,” Culver says. “In this case, the city made the right decision to take over the management, in my opinion.” OCT. 11, 2019 — LEASE INFORMATION IS CLARIFIED: An Oct. 11 meeting with the society is scheduled to review bookings, process, site orientation, rental structure, documents and insurance. City staff emerge from the meeting with concerns about communication amongst the society’s board, in light of turnover, and misconceptions that the city has not lived up to its end of the lease. “We have lived up to all of our obligations under the lease,” McCorkell says. At a future city council meeting in November, society member Sheila Park would also state the city was responsible for repairs to the building, a claim that was immediately
refuted by Mayor Christian at that day’s council meeting. KTW requests a copy of the lease from both Park and the city. According to the lease provided by the city, the society is responsible for repairs and maintenance — not the city. “The landlord shall not be responsible for any costs, charges, expenses and outlays of any nature whatsoever arising from or related to the premises or the improvements thereto, and the tenant shall pay all charges, impositions, costs and expenses of every nature and kind involving the premises including, without limitation, the operating costs,”the lease states. A covenant is also included, holding the tenant responsible for repairs and maintenance. “The tenant covenants to repair and at all times to keep the premises and adjacent areas free and clear of rubbish and in a neat and tidy condition. The tenant shall allow the landlord to enter the Premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of inspecting the Premises and will repair according to notice,” the lease states. OCT. 11, 2019 — MORE ON FINANCIAL IMPACT TO CITY: McCorkell once again stresses that the city “does not anticipate any new costs. The building is currently operating and generating revenue.
That revenue would come to the city in the future and would cover our costs for primarily the power and janitorial, as the bookings would simply go into our booking system, of which we have a full team of clerks managing multiple facilities now. Adding one meeting room into that would be no significant impact.” McCorkell also says that in the past two service agreements with the society, in which council provided $10,000 per year, the city expected a five-year capital plan and registrations to be put into the city’s computer system, but that it has not occurred. Still, costs for work to the heritage building have not been assessed or provided and remain unclear. OCT. 12, 2019 — MORE LETTERS OF OPPOSITION ARE NOTED: A letter opposing the city’s decision states support for the city taking on larger expenses, such as the roof, furnace and hot water tanks. One letter writer states that what is most “disturbing” about the city’s decision is a “lack of transparency in this matter.” NOV. 14, 2019 — SOCIETY LAUNCHES A PETITION: The Kamloops Heritage Society creates an online petition, calling for
the city to reconsider its decision. To date, it has been signed by 782 people. NOV. 26, 2019 — THE CITY STANDS BY ITS DECISION: The city releases its closed council information and issues a public statement to explain its position. It also reiterates that, upon receiving calls from concerned residents with event bookings — who were informed by the society that their bookings may be cancelled — the city is committed to honouring bookings. The city also expresses concern about heritage items apparently for sale. “The society has posted a sign on the door of St. Andrews Church, advertising building contents for sale,” the statement reads. “The city is aware of several items in the church with cultural and historical significance. In an effort to preserve this history and the beloved atmosphere of the building, the city has expressed interest in purchasing items from the society.” The society has not responded to the city, but it told KTW earlier it would not go so far as to sell stained-glass windows it had installed in the church. The City of Kamloops is set to assume control of St. Andrews in March.
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Last week’s information meeting on the proposed Kamloops Centre for the Arts also included discussion on parking, communications, possible design changes and the future of Sagebrush Theatre. The session was hosted by the Sagebrush Neighbourhood Association, which has not taken a stance on the project and provided a platform for the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society to discuss the proposed three-theatre facility in downtown Kamloops. About 60 people, including residents, city
staff and councillors, attended the two-hour town hall-style event. KCA Society director Tyson Andrykew said a major difference between the new arts centre proposal and failed 2015 project is support from the arts community, namely communication with some 70 arts and culture groups in Kamloops, to ensure the building will benefit most user groups. “We’re taxpayers, just like you,” Andrykew said of the society’s volunteers. “We want to make sure that this centre is ultimately what is best for most concerned and we want to make sure that we’re getting our money’s worth.”
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To that end, the society is still looking for feedback. Andrykew said that while some elements of the project, such as the location, are set in stone due to significant investment already put into the property by the city, design of the building could ultimately change. The design now at what is called the “class D estimate” conceptual stage. The final design will not be fleshed out until after the April 4 referendum (design costs were included in the project’s overall budget). The society has heard, for example, that the size of the blackbox theatre, may need to be increased, based on feedback received, “The referendum question is: Do you want the city to borrow up to $45 million for the construction for the Kamloops Centre for the Arts?” Andrykew said. “It’s not, you know, what colour do you want the carpets to be? Or what size do you want the theatres to be?”
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Kamloops voters will head to the polls in April for a referendum asking whether the city should borrow up to $45 million to build a performing arts centre.
Design could also change depending on the outcome of fundraising efforts. The proposed $70-million project includes up to $45 million in funding from the city and at minimum $22 million in fundraising. The goal is to raise more money and lessen the city’s required borrowing. One challenge identified, however, is competing for dollars in the community amidst other fundraising initiatives. Royal Inland Hospital and Thompson Rivers University are also in the middle of significant fundraising campaigns and non-profits in town have had their hands out, stretched as a result of United Way
funding that has been pulled back. If fundraising falls short, KCA Society president Norm Daley said, the scope of the project “would have to change.” Project supporter Tom Rankin, however, stressed that he wants a high-quality facility and asked: “How low are you willing to go?” The society said design changes will be assessed based on the dollars available, with the overall project objectives in mind. Daley said the society is “optimistic” about fundraising, which will include grant funding from upper levels of government. However, he said, the city’s funding needs to be approved via the refer-
endum before the society can go to donors and ask for money. Asked what will happen to Sagebrush Theatre in the future, the society said the Kamloops-Thompson school district has indicated a desire to take over the facility on a full-time basis. The society will be meeting with the school district’s board of education in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, undecided voter Frank Dwyer was at the meeting and expressed concerns about money that will be needed in the future to address climate change, the potential to overestimate arts centre revenues and underestimate operating costs, trending changes to the music industry, arts centre architecture that could make the building obsolete, a lack of pedestrian safety and downtown parking issues. Coun. Mike O’Reilly attended the session and said the main concern he hears from residents is that of parking. He maintained the city has sufficient stalls and is awaiting the
city’s downtown parking management plan to be completed. “It’s trying to manage those spots better and working with the private landowners,” O’Reilly said. The Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society will be ramping up meetings with neighbourhoods, community groups and residents in the coming weeks. A handful of information sessions have already occurred, beginning in mid-November before breaking for the holidays and restarting last week. “We want to get in front of as many people as possible,” Andrykew said. The society continues to sign up residents for memberships in support of the project. To date, it has had more than 4,500 people join. It is also seeking volunteers. To become a member, volunteer or read the business case for the project, go online to https://kamloopscentreforthearts.ca/. The city plans to host its own information sessions on the project, possibly in February.
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“What we’re advocating for is getting people around in a manSTAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com ner that’s utilizing less energy, reducing carbon emissions,” An irate driver who laid on the Higgins said. horn while Rob Higgins made KALCAT’s mission statement a left turn on his bicycle durnotes the need to reduce carbon ing a summer commute got the emissions is dovetailing with the Thompson Rivers University ento- emergence of new low-carbon mologist thinking about the need mobility technologies. to form a group aimed at promotWith a local infrastructure ing green transportation options that appears designed solely for and commuter safety. the movement of cars, KALCAT Now he is doing just that. believes users of greener modes An avid cyclist for years, of transportation have been overHiggins and university student, looked and put at risk, when in Aaron Wiebe have launched fact they should be supported and the Kamloops Association for encouraged. Low-Carbon Commuting and The group intends to promote Transportation (KALCAT), with safety for all commuters and its aim being to act as a collective advocate for more infrastructure voice for pedestrians, cyclists and related to low-carbon transportatransit users. tion. very excited to welcome our newest dental hygienist and educator newly 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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Kamloops Airport set a new record for passenger numbers in a single year in 2019, despite a dip in the second half of the year. Statistics released by the local airport show a nearly three per cent increase in passengers over last year’s record-setting totals, up to 361,586 in 2019 from 351,631 in 2018. As for the fourth-quarter statistics, passenger numbers dipped almost 3.5 per cent, to 91,612, at the airport in October, November and December, compared to 94,710 during the same three months in 2018. There was a similar trend with third-quarter numbers in 2019, which saw a two per cent drop from the previous year, with 84,748 passengers passing through Kamloops Airport in July, August and September, compared to 86,610 passengers during the same quarter in 2018. But the first half of 2019 more than made up for that bit of turbulence as Kamloops Airport saw increases of six to 10 per cent over 2018 in each of the first two quarters of the year, according to airport manager Ed Ratuski. “The first few months of the year are always our busiest and that’s largely due to the traffic up to Sun Peaks,” he said. “We are seeing increased activity up in those areas the last couple of years.” Ratuski chalked up the dip in second-half passenger counts to a generally slow November that was below forecast for air travel and Air Canada scaling back its number of Kamloops-to-Toronto flights from 2018. In 2018, the Kamloops-Toronto route operated three times per week from June through September. In 2019, that route was
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KTW FILE PHOTO More than 360,000 passengers travelled through Kamloops Airport in 2019.
reduced to once per week in July and August. The Kamloops-to-Toronto flight is available for booking in 2020, but Ratuski said Air Canada has yet to formally confirm if the flight will return this summer. At issue is the uncertainty surrounding aircraft availability, given the still-grounded Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 planes that would have been serving larger airports. If the flight does return, it is scheduled to again run once per week in July and August. Ratuski said the year finished strong, with 34,884 people served over the holidays in December. The last three Decembers have seen an average passenger count in the low-30,000 range at the airport, Ratuski said. Last year, Air Canada also increased seating capacity in its Kamloops fleet by upgrading the planes to Q-400s, but reduced one flight between Kamloops and
Vancouver until reinstating it in October. First-quarter 2020 passenger totals are expected to be strong with the added capacity, Ratuski told KTW. This year, from late April and into October, Swoop Airlines, WestJet’s budget carrier, will have direct flights between Kamloops and Edmonton. As for a potential hotel at the airport, Ratuski said officials are assessing the proposed site’s current infrastructure before making a decision on what developments will be pursued, be it a hotel or service station. There is also expected to be a flurry of activity around the entrance to the airport this summer due to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project coming through, Ratuski said, adding there is no anticipated impact to airport operations from the construction work.
The second year of B.C.’s employer health tax to replace Medical Services Plan premiums has arrived. For many small businesses, 2020 is when they have to write their first cheques. While larger business and local governments began paying the tax in instalments during 2019, small businesses that just clear the $500,000 payroll threshold have a deadline of March 31 to pay up for last year’s tax. Larger businesses have the same deadline for paying the remainder of their 2019 employer health tax. Small businesses are least likely to have been paying MSP premiums for their employees, so for them, it’s a new payroll cost. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business estimates more than 40 per cent of smalland medium-sized businesses must pay it. For many, it’s on top of higher property taxes as municipalities raise rates to pass their extra payroll costs on. The final bills for MSP premiums went out in December, although individuals and businesses are still on the hook for any arrears. The finance ministry is also reminding people who have set up bank auto-payments for MSP to cancel those or they could continue sending money to the province unnecessarily. The employer health tax was
PEACOCK designed to replace MSP revenue, so it’s likely to cost eligible businesses more than MSP did, says Ken Peacock, chief economist of the Business Council of B.C. That’s because business only accounted for about half of the province’s MSP revenue, with the rest paid directly by individuals. Payroll costs and taxes put added pressure on businesses to choose contract labour instead of full-time employment, accelerating an already strong trend to the “gig economy” where people work multiple jobs to pay their bills, Peacock said. The employer health tax applies at a rate of 2.9 per cent on payroll costs, including salaries and benefits, totalling more than $500,000 in a year. Organizations greater than $1.5 million pay at a rate of 1.95 per cent. Businesses that owe up to $2,925 for 2019 have until March 31, 2020 to pay. The province is paying the tax for health authorities and school districts, and has given an exemption for non-profit and charity payrolls up to $1.5 million.
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The city’s downtown parking management plan will not be completed in time to quell voter concerns before the April 4 referendum on the proposed Kamloops Centre for the Arts. However, the city continues to state that downtown parking is a separate issue from the proposed arts centre. “Parking, as far as the performing-arts centre specifically, is not an issue,” City of Kamloops community and protective services director Byron McCorkell told KTW. McCorkell was at a Thursday night information session on the proposed arts centre, hosted by the Sagebrush Neighbourhood Association. About 60 people turned up for the event, held at Bible Truth Church on Fraser Street, including Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society members,
residents, city staff and councillors. The issue of parking arose during the question and answer portion of the twohour event, at which time the society took a step back from the microphone and let the city handle concerns. Citing a recently released parking study, McCorkell said the city’s core has sufficient stalls (3,500) to accommodate an arts centre. The issue of downtown parking, he said, continues to be with employees during the day. McCorkell said he is not concerned about stalls at night, noting the arts centre would only require 250 spaces and that people forget the area was previously home to a pair of movie theatres. In addition, Sandman Centre (a 5,400-seat arena) was built with 300 stalls. McCorkell said that while the number of stalls is not at issue, existing parking spots could be better managed. To that end, the city is
working on a parking management strategy. The city has said in the past that it could include adjusting parking rate structures, placing a premium on parking in areas of highest demand.
USING TECHNOLOGY TO FIND PARKING SPOTS In addition, information released on Thursday night revealed the city will use technology to help address the parking issue downtown. The new Flowbird parking app allows the city to integrate private parking stalls into its inventory, McCorkell explained. The city plans to work out agreements with downtown property owners to open up unused private parking spaces, which may be reserved for private use for 24 hours, but are only used for portions of the day. For example, Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society president and downtown accountant Norm Daley has 38 private parking
stalls around his building, located across from city hall. McCorkell told KTW that using the Flowbird app, Daley could sell those stalls at night, when the parking spaces are not utilized. Former mayor Terry Lake said the issue of downtown parking has reverberated at city hall for two decades. He agreed with McCorkell, stating the major difference now lies in new available technology. “Today, we can optimize parking in a way we never could with technology available,” Lake told the crowd. “We have to get out of our minds this idea that there has to be a parking space 24/7, whenever we need it. With technology, you get it when you need it. … We just don’t need to build $40,000 parking spaces to optimize parking in downtown Kamloops.” The city estimates surface parking stalls to cost $10,000 each and underground parking stalls to cost $40,000 apiece.
Over $1,200,000 Donated!!! As parents of 2 young girls, my wife and I really enjoyed buying them gifts this year and watching their excitement as they opened them Christmas morning. But we also feel it's important to find a balance between getting and giving. As parents, we often think about what we want our kids to know about money. We are trying to teach our kids, there are three things you can do with money: spend, save & share. The first of these is by far the easiest! The second has been well done by prior generations – think of those who grew up near the great depression, World War II or the hyper-inflation of the 80s. In this article, we’d like to focus on "share" – specifically philanthropy. According to World Giving Index, the top three most generous countries are Myanmar, US and Australia (Canada was 6th) out of 140 countries. For many of us, giving is an important part of life to help others and build a better society. Our team is passionate about philanthropy and we feel there are three key ways people can give: 1. Time (volunteering) 2. Talent (sitting on a Board or committee) 3. Treasure (donating cash or an investment)
Back in 2015, we started tracking #3… charitable donations our clients were making using stocks & mutual funds from their portfolios. We began this endeavour to ensure clients were maximizing all their tax credits. Out of curiosity, we added up all our client donations over this five-year period - they donated over $1,200,000! These funds have gone to so many worthwhile causes like Cancer, Education, Pets, Hospitals, Hospice, Alzheimer's, Food Bank, Churches and many more. From a planning perspective, most Canadians pay between 28%-50% towards income and estate taxes. BC residents who have donated more than $200, receive total charitable tax credits of 43.7%. Furthermore, if you donate (transfer) a profitable investment in-kind, the government forgives your capital gains tax on the appreciated value. Here is an example of a BC donor with a Net Income over $150,000 and already donated $200. S/he has the choice of a writing a $10,000 cheque or donating TD Bank shares that are worth $10,000 but only cost $2,000 originally.
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I don’t waste anyone’s time; if I don’t believe they qualify, I will not accept them as a client. I collaborate with medical professionals to ensure the applications are explicable to the Canada Revenue Agency and save medical professionals time by offering them my expertise on applications. The DTC is a gateway to other federal, provincial or territorial programs, including the registered disability savings plan (RDSP) and the child disability benefit. Once eligible for the DTC, people can then apply for other programs. If you or a family member has a chronic medical condition, you may be entitled to a disability tax credit. Nellie Krombach is general manager of Supportive Options & Solutions, serving all of B.C. To learn more, call 250-674-2419.
Many tax changes to consider in 2020 Federal changes that came into effect on Jan. 1 will lower taxes for most Canadians and affect retirees, recently separated individuals who want to use their retirement savings to buy a home, and digital news consumers. The basic amount most Canadians can earn tax-free rose on Jan. 1, resulting in slightly lower federal income taxes. The increase in the basic personal amount was promised by the Liberals during the federal election campaign and is being phased in over four years until it reaches $15,000 in 2023. For this year, the exemption amount will increase from $12,069 to $13,229. That will result in federal income tax savings of $113 in Quebec and $138 in the rest of Canada, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The benefit will be lower for anyone earning more than $150,473 during the year and will be reduced to zero for Canadians with incomes above $214,368. The tax cut will also be offset on individual paycheques by an increase in Canada Pension Plan premiums of up to $97, the CTF calculated. At the same time, employment insurance premiums will decrease, producing savings of about $20 for workers outside of Quebec, where the EI premium benefit will add up to $48 for some individuals. Overall, residents of Ontario and Quebec earning less than $100,000 annually will see
net savings of between $55 and $116, the federation estimated. Also effective Jan. 1, Canadians experiencing a breakdown in their marriage or common-law partnership can qualify to withdraw money from their registered retirement savings plan, without incurring a tax penalty, to buy a home. The Finance Department said individuals who make a withdrawal in the year a breakup occurs, or in the four preceding calendar years, can access the Home Buyers’ Plan, even if they are not a first-time home buyer. It allows first-time home buyers to withdraw up to $35,000 from an RRSP to put toward a down payment without having to pay tax on the withdrawal. Among the other federal tax changes coming into effect: • Canadians who pay up to $500 for digital news subscriptions can apply for a $75 tax credit. • Certain journalism organizations operating as not-for-profits will be allowed to register to receive donations from Canadians who can claim the amount for a charitable donation tax credit. Businesses donating money can also apply for tax savings. • Two new types of annuities are being permitted under the tax rules for certain registered plans to provide Canadians with greater flexibility in managing their retirement savings.
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IN THE DEN Erin Mutch and the TRU WolfPack women’s volleyball team dug deep on the weekend for a clean sweep of the visiting Manitoba Bisons. The Pack are near the top of Canada West standings. Meanwhile, the TRU volleyball men are likely to miss the playoffs. See stories inside.
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he Western Hockey League has disciplined the Kamloops Blazers and Kelowna Rockets, punishment handed down on Monday for involvement in a Saturday night skirmish at Prospera Place. Eighteen fighting majors and 11 misconduct penalties were assessed between 15:18 of the third period and the end of the game, which the visitors won 7-2. Four of those scraps took place at 17:46 of the third period, a battle royal that was essentially a line brawl. Kelowna was slapped with a $3,000 fine for “actions versus Kamloops on January 11,” according to the WHL website. The Blazers were dinged $1,500 for their role in Little Apple Fight Night. Both teams were guilty of participating in a multi-fight situation and each had a com-
batant in the goalie fight, which featured Dylan Garand of the Blazers and Roman Basran of the Rockets. The league likely pilfered both teams’ pocketbooks for involvement in those incidents. Kamloops head coach Shaun Clouston and Kelowna bench boss Adam Foote were at the helm and their roles in allowing nefarious activity to escalate would have been considered in the fine amounts. The Rockets were fined more severely and that may have to do with who Foote deployed on the line-brawl shift, perhaps most
notably that four defencemen took to the ice when Kelowna, down four goals with fewer than three minutes to play, had access to forwards. Foote, with last change, rolled out 6-foot-2, 192-pound Kaedan Korczak, 18; 6-foot-2, 216-pound Jake Lee, 18; 6-foot-3, 179-pound Tyson Feist, 19; and 20-year-old Conner McDonald, who stands six feet tall and weighs 192 pounds. Dillon Hamaliuk, 19, was Kelowna’s lone forward, a 6-foot3, 201-pound left shot. One the ice for Kamloops were three forwards and two defence-
men: 6-foot, 170-pound Caedan Bankier, 16; 6-foot-2, 187-pound Reese Belton, 17; 6-foot-1, 172pound Daylan Kuefler, 17; 6-foot2, 174-pound Ethan Brandwood, 17; and 5-foot-10, 170-pound import Inaki Baragano, 18. The WHL’s director of player safety, Kevin Acheson, handles discipline. Bardsley, who spoke to Acheson before punishment was levied, said the league was aware of Kelowna’s blue-liner heavy group on the ice for the fracas. “I didn’t have to talk too much on that part,” Bardsley told KTW on Tuesday.
Why did Kelowna deploy four D-men? “I don’t have any thoughts on that,” Bardsley said. “It’s something that they can answer. Yeah, no. We had young guys out there. It was tough. Caedan Bankier, zero penalty minutes. Ethan Brandwood, I think, had zero penalty minutes. Reese Belton had four penalty minutes. “It’s rare we see that any more. Hopefully, we don’t see that any more.” Korczak received the only suspension, a three-game ban for “actions versus Kamloops,” according to the league. He was ordered to leave the ice surface during the 17:46 melee, but returned for the quarrel. He also took a cross-checking minor on that shift, stick work that preceded the slugfest. Rockets’ owner and general manager Bruce Hamilton was contacted for comment on Tuesday, but was in transit, heading east for CHL board meetings, and planned to reach KTW upon landing in Toronto.
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ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW First-year TRU WolfPack outside hitter Nimo Benne beats the block on the weekend at the Tournament Capital Centre.
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Second-year setter Sam Elgert is part of the future, which might be starting a little earlier than expected for the TRU WolfPack men’s volleyball team. “We’ve had not the best season, so everything is just kind of on our bench guys to come in here and change things up,” Elgert said. TRU suffered a four-set loss to the Manitoba Bisons on Friday in what WolfPack head coach Pat Hennelly called a door-die match. Starters on Friday included fifth-year middle Kyle Behiels, fourth-year setter Anton Napolitano, fifth-year outside hitter Charlie Bringloe, rookie outside hitter Nimo Benne, fifth-year outside hitter Joshua Mullaney and fifth-year middle Sam Taylor Parks. The lineup was youth-infused on Saturday for the rematch. Bringloe, Taylor Parks and fledgling star Benne remained, but Elgert and two rookies — middle Corbin Ockerman and outside hitter Brody Kopec — were among the starting six. TRU, which has struggled with killer instinct for much of the campaign, nearly coughed
up a 2-0 lead, but prevailed in five sets to improve to 3-11 on the campaign. “Every coach starts to look for different lineups when things aren’t going well,” Hennelly said. “This one came through, but we have some depth this year. We had injuries early, where we had different lineups and stayed competitive. I’ve got to honour that.” The WolfPack, who started the season with aspirations to be a top-four team in Canada West standings and perhaps push through to the conference final, are a long shot to qualify for the post-season. Will Hennelly begin to tinker with lineups more often? “Yes and no,” he said. “We’ve got good young players that work hard in practise. Corbin Ockerman came out today and performed well. Brody, we’re already starting to call him Big Game. You can’t tell if his pulse is up or down.” Elgert was named player of the match, finishing with 50 assists, two service aces, three digs and one block assist. “It [the mindset on Saturday] was just have fun with the guys, reset from last night, not really focus on the result, play our hardest and leave it all out
there,” Elgert said. “That win is huge. We’ve had a few games where we’ve kind of almost choked when we were up big. Those hurt a ton. Our personality showed through and it was good for us to come back.” The WolfPack are 10th in conference standings. The top eight will qualify for the postseason. Calgary (6-6) is eighth. Manitoba (7-7) is tied for sixth. Hennelly said TRU likely has to win its next six matches to enter the final weekend of regular-season play with any hope of sneaking in. Next up for the WolfPack are two tilts this weekend against the Mount Royal Cougars (4-10) in Calgary. Veterans, some of whom spent more time watching from the bench than usual on Saturday, will likely need to play pivotal roles if the Pack are going to reach the tournament. Without them, the club would not have reached the conference semifinal round last season, but chemistry has been off in 2019-2020 and they will be pushed by hungry younger players. “When guys are working day in and day out and we’re not winning, we’ve got to give guys a chance,” Hennelly said. “I thought the guys stepped up.”
Hanks second at judo nationals Megan Hanks of Aberdeen Judo Academy in Kamloops snared silver in the plus-78 kilogram division at the Judo Elite National Championships on the weekend in Montreal. Toiling for Judofollow us B.C., her only defeat came at the hands of the nation’s No. 1 ranked competitor in the weight class, Asia Douglas of Quebec Judo.
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BRIEFS DUCKS DELIGHT The Kamloops Mighty Ducks posted a 5-0 record and won gold earlier this month at the South Okanagan Atom Rectreation Tournament in Osoyoos.
Kamloops knocked off Penticton 7-5 in the gold-medal game. The Ducks also won the Lumby Monashee Classic in November. STORM SURVEY The Kamloops Storm are 3-1 in 2020 after suffering their first setback of the new year, a 6-2 loss to the hometown 100 Mile Wranglers on Saturday. Kamloops (15-20-01) will play the Grizzlies
(25-4-1-2) in Revelstoke on Friday, its third of five consecutive road games. The Storm will play next at home against the Sicamous Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 26, a 5 p.m. start at Memorial Arena. Doug Birks Division standings: Revelstoke (53 points), Chase (46 points), 100 Mile House (33 points), Kamloops (31 points) and Sicamous (25 points).
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Swollen-cheeked Olga Savenchuk discussed the final point of a straight-sets victory over the Manitoba Bisons on Saturday at the Tournament Capital Centre. “Usually, if I get it [the ball] in my face, I’m not winning,” said Savenchuk, the TRU WolfPack’s 6-foot-3 outside hitter from Donetsk, Ukraine. “Today, exception.” Savenchuk bludgeoned a spike that was blocked and boomeranged directly into her grill, which served as a deathknell catapult, the ball returning to Manitoba’s side of the net and onto the floor. The unusual match-point moment was met with more laughter than cheering, both among WolfPack teammates and the sizeable crowd that gathered to watch one of the city’s top developing sports stories — a volleyball team with Canada West title aspirations. “That’s a new one,” WolfPack head coach Chad Grimm said. “Olga has finished a lot of matches for us. I’ve never seen her do it that way.”
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Added WolfPack left side Erin Mutch: “It was the best thing I’ve ever seen. That was so hilarious.” Not lost in levity was the significance of the 3-0 win, which followed a straight-sets victory over the visiting Bisons on Friday. TRU (12-4) dropped a match the week before against the hometown Winnipeg Wesmen (7-9), a defeat that cost the WolfPack their position in the U Sports top 10 women’s volleyball rankings and led to stern words from Grimm. The message — take lightly
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or those who don’t pay attention to these kinds of things, there is change afoot in the halls of government. Just before Christmas, the ministry that oversees the administration of hunting regulations posted 95 proposed revisions, updates, changes or entirely new regulations to the government’s public engagement website. People have until Jan. 19 to review the proposals and leave a comment if they want to share an opinion. I would highly encourage all hunters to have a look, as there are a few that will have could have an impact for many. Find the site online at https://apps.nrs.gov. bc.ca/ahte/. To give a brief synopsis, many of the 95 regulations are regional proposals that deal with changes to seasons, opportunities or harvest limits in various parts of B.C. There are proposed changes in almost all parts of B.C., including our area. But it’s not these changes that caught my eye. Revisions like this
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NARRATIVE are to be expected as biologists consider the impacts of changes on the landscapes they manage. What is more interesting to me are the provincewide regulations being proposed to deal with what can only be described as the way people choose to hunt. Most of these regulations deal with technology and the intersection between hunting and new tools becoming available. Take precision-guided firearms, for example. The first regulation proposed on the site — a brand new regulation — aims to ban the use of precision-guided firearms for the purpose of hunting across B.C. I had never heard of such a device, so I did some Googling and discovered there
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and it comes at a considerable cost. These systems start around $20,000. It’s hard for me to imagine anyone I know who would be inclined to drop such money to hunt deer. Still, as a friend pointed out, we have many visitors to B.C. every year for whom such amounts are a drop in the bucket. I’m thinking of those who are already spending tens of thousands of dollars to chase bighorn, stone or Dall sheep in our mountains. Perhaps those who are in the hunt for a trophy to complete their
“grand slam” of sheep would see this as a wise investment that would aid their quest. And no doubt it would. One of the hardest parts of long-range shooting is developing the skills required to be accurate at a distance. It’s not easy. It’s why so many hunters (myself included) never shoot past 300 yards. It’s clear that devices that do the thinking and make the calculations transfer an unfair advantage to the shooter. I doubt anyone in B.C. will object to this kind of prohibition. Hunting must always
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balance the equation to ensure that nothing we do makes it too easy to be successful. Other regulations are not so clear, however. Another proposal seeks to ban the use of “scopes on bows.” This is an area I questioned, as the wording for the proposed regulation is so imprecise that it is impossible to discern precisely what it is the government is trying to do. Ostensibly, the regulation suggests the intent is to limit the range of new crossbows that have improved ability to shoot farther. More powerful crossbows can now hit accurately at 100 yards, which is drastically farther than the 40-orso yards older bow technology was able to reach. But banning “scopes on bows” doesn’t address the question of range, only accuracy. And banning optical-device crossbows (or compound bows, for that matter) will make this entire class of weapon — even the old, slow ones that many people still use — less accurate. Why would we want to allow a regulation that will make hunters less accurate and,
possibly, more likely to needlessly wound animals? It’s an example of an area I think needs some additional thinking. There is a big difference between creating automated shooting solutions with a hightech rifle and being able to accurately (and humanely) place a crossbow bolt in an animal at 35 yards. It’s right for the government to pay attention to technology and limit the stuff that gives an unfair advantage to people. It’s not so admirable to create situations that needlessly walk back tools to a more primitive technological point that will see animals suffer. Everyone needs to pay attention to these 95 regulation proposals and let the government know what they think works and what doesn’t. We have until this Sunday (Jan. 19) to weigh in. Robert Koopmans is an avid angler and hunter who spends as much time as possible in B.C.’s wild places. He also hosts The Outdoor Narrative podcast (find it on Apple Podcasts). To share a thought, send an email to info@the outdoornarrative.com.
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WEEKLY CROSSWORDS
CLUES ACROSS 1. Recurring TV show 7. Throws out 13. Iberian Peninsula microstate 14. Gossip 16. Atomic #20 17. Ivy League institution 19. Of I 20. “He Is __!”: Scripture excerpt 22. Musical genre 23. Heavy cavalry sword 25. Ancient Olympic Site 26. Satisfies 28. Popular flower 29. Shared services center 30. Drain 31. A way to attack 33. Urban Transit Authority 34. Spiritual leader 36. Postponed 38. N. American plant with edible purpleblack berries 40. Gazes unpleasantly
41. Gets up 43. Capital of Ukraine 44. Returned material authorization (abbr.) 45. Golf score 47. Superhigh frequency 48. Swiss river 51. Felons 53. Succulent plants 55. Soluble ribonucleic acid 56. Deliberately setting fire to 58. Infamous singer Zadora 59. Anwar __, Egyptian statesman 60. Influential sports mag 61. Aromatic Mediterranean plant 64. Sixth note of a major scale 65. Unit of explosive power 67. Large watertight chamber 69. Popular street 70. A way of watering
CLUES DOWN 1. Mollusks 2. -__, denotes past 3. Anchor ropes 4. Large Middle Eastern country 5. To make a mistake 6. Ancient governor 7. Extents 8. Chinese surname 9. NYC subway “residents” 10. Essential oil used as perfume 11. A way to treat injuries (abbr.) 12. Session 13. Units of land areas 15. Goes over once more 18. Where wrestlers work 21. Italian islanders 24. Avenue 26. __ Adams, U.S. President 27. Rest with legs bent 30. Type of flour 32. The Golden State (abbr.)
35. More (Spanish) 37. Stinging, winged insect 38. The use of irony to mock 39. Arsenals 42. Pouch 43. 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet 46. Violent seizure of property 47. Restrict 49. Something comparable to another 50. Punishment device made from stems 52. Soul and calypso songs 54. Formerly OSS 55. Athabaskan language 57. __ bene: observe carefully 59. Six (Spanish) 62. Read-only memory 63. Chinese philosophical principle 66. American conglomerate 68. Tin
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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!
Using the digits in 2020; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and factorial operators — and brackets — create expressions evaluating from 0 to 9. n! is the product of 1 to n. Remember that 0! = 1. Sigh: this century is so boring for these problems based on the year number. The 1900s were so much more fun.
ANSWERS
Answer to last week PASSCODES PUZZLE! There is only one passcode that fits Bob’s rules: 8631. Bob should loosen his passcode rules.
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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
The stars pull you deeper into the cocoon of your mind, Aries. This may help you as you work on a project or work through thoughts and emotions.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
This week will get off to a social start, Cancer. Expect friends to bring other friends along if you are hosting a party. This is an exciting
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
This is a week to take inventory of any goals that you may have put on a shelf, Taurus. Dust them off and create a plan of action because the time to pursue them is now.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
LIBRA
- Sept 23/Oct 23 accidental so they can make things right. Now is a key time to boost your bottom line, Libra. If you don’t already have a job, it’s time to get one. If you’re employed, you may need
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opportunity to expand your network.
- Oct 24/Nov 22 to seek out new revenue streams.
Leo, put all of your cards on the table and begin discussions with others who are influencers in your life. Only then can you
Various ideas are swirling around in your head, Scorpio. You’re not sure which ones you want to see the light of day just yet.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Gemini, an ambitious week is on the horizon. Your professional house is booming, and you are ready to perhaps move your career to the next level.
JANUARY 15 - JANUARY 21, 2019
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 tasks you can shed from your daily list. Deep soul-searching and a sharing of hidden emotions might be on the docket this week, Capricorn. It is brave to own up to your
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 feelings. You’ll find support in friends. A deep cleaning or decluttering is in order, Aquarius. Start with one room in the house and then work your way onward as time
PISCES
come up with a strategy to get things done.
Partner up on a trial project first.
- Feb 19/Mar 20 permits. Decluttering can be liberating.
Make a point of being direct if you are upset, Virgo. Others need to know if they have stepped on your toes, even if it was
Sagittarius, if stress has been ruling your universe, it might be time to step back and reevaluate your priorities. Find out which
You may soon encounter some awkward moments with some people you interact with regularly, Pisces. This will blow over
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of Carol Ann Perry
December 20, 1944 – December 19, 2019 It is with broken hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Perry on of December 19, 2019. Our beloved Carol peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born in Vancouver, British Columbia to Helen and Norman Harvey. Carol and her older sister Norma (Bissell) and their parents spent many summer vacations at their favourite place, Belcarra. It was there that Carol met the love of her life Kenneth E. Perry. At the young age of 18, Carol and Ken wed and together the two of them created a beautiful family whose core values centered on work ethic, love and commitment. Carol started her working career as a desk clerk in the Lower Mainland and after moving to Kamloops in 1977 she spent the next 25 years as a bookkeeper in the hotel industry. Not only did Carol take great pride in her work but it was in the workplace where she fostered many lasting relationships. Carol’s kind demeanour and natural ability to connect with others undoubtedly is the reason why many gravitated towards her. She had a smile that was inviting and an infectious laugh that would light up a room like a beam of light. Carol loved to entertain and she also served as the President of the Kamloops Ladies Shrine Auxiliary. Her home was always open to large gatherings of ladies events such as Mary Kay, Tupperware, PartyLite, Weekender Ware and Pampered Chef, yet her most enjoyable gatherings were with family and friends celebrating holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and annual summer barbeques. No gathering was without an amazing spread of food or humorous stories often told by Carol; storytelling was her forte. Carol’s loving and caring spirit will continue to live in those that she touched. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Ken of 56 years. She is survived by her sister Norma (Jack) and her children Kenny and Kelly (Daren), grandchildren Mariah, Taylor, Mackenzie, Jaxon and Jadyen.
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John William Murdoch Coltman John would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received a call to set sail, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This sail into the waters comes with a bonus, a reunion with family, friends and animals he has not seen in a long time. On December 29, 2019, the man, the myth, the legend (his words) John William Murdoch Coltman gracefully passed away with his family by his side. He is lovingly remembered by so many because of his quick fiery wit, caring mannerisms and his wicked sense of humour which included a snort or two. He was a father figure, a leader and greatly admired and respected by many. Leaving behind his wife Roberta and her children Sam, Colin (Tracy), Cindy and Rod (Stephanie) and grandchildren. The remainder of the clan that dad loved and cherished include his sons Wayne, Rick (Becky), John Jr. and Max. An amazing father to his daughters who place him a top the pedestal Kim (Bob), Denise (Rob), Belinda (Pat) March, Michelle (Cameron) Borgland and Cindy (Jason) Fontaine. You can probably ascertain that from this motley crew there are also numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His involvement and contribution in this community of Kamloops was astronomical as he was a giver of his time and his knowledge. He was involved coaching and playing hockey, baseball and soccer throughout his life. He was a loyal Blazers fan who spent a majority of his time socializing as opposed to taking the game in. John was also involved with the Miss Kamloops Ambassador program for many years (yes, he wore the crown every so often). He could be seen jigging it up every Saturday night as a member of the Eagles. Summers long ago, he organized the BC Ambulance,
She Walks in Beauty
She is predeceased by her mother Helen and father Norman. Carol will be dearly missed by all her family and as well as her many dear friends. Carol’s departure has left a deep void in all of us, but her loving ways, beautiful smile and unforgettable laugh will never be forgotten. She enriched all our lives and our world will be emptier without her. A celebration of life will be held in the spring to honour Carol on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the Kamloops Full Gospel Tabernacle, 1550 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC. A luncheon will follow.
LORD BYRON
She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
Love is in the Air By Ken E. Perry
Love is in the air; a daily occurrence that I truly share. I ponder the years that have passed us by; my heart is now broken which makes me cry.
One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o’er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express, How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
One day we will be together for an eternity; celebrating our new life with greater certainty. Our hearts will once again be as one, and that is very clear. You are so precious to me my dear, everyday of the year.
And on that cheek, and o’er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent!
I will miss your great big smile, and your infectious laughter; a wonderful delight; It makes you more beautiful and bright. Lord, I pray in your name for your blessings and comfort for “My dearest Carol Ann” Amen.
Schoening Funeral Service
While the price difference for a cremation with NO Service is similar at most funeral homes in Kamloops, First Memorial is proud to have facilities to accommodate all of your needs, whether you choose a Celebration of Life or a full Traditional service. We can do it all at First Memorial. Come talk to us and have a look around. You will be pleasantly surprised. Police and Fire Department fishing derbies at Knouff Lake. A great time was always had by all on account of his careful organization and execution. John was born in 1932 and at the age of 17 he joined the Royal Canadian Navy which took him on adventures around the world. He did not boast or discuss the horrific events of the Korean War, yet he proudly fought as a Frogman in the war. Upon discharge from the Navy, he became a paramedic in Surrey in 1957 of which our second family came into the Coltman clan: The Paramedics of British Columbia. In 1972, he and his wife Heather (deceased in 2006) moved to Kamloops where he continued his career in the Ambulance Service until the province took over the Ambulance and he refused to work for the “commies”. He then worked at Tranquille with the residents of the facility and became quite involved with the union there. An example of John’s caring loving self was his open arms as he welcomed Jim and Joe into our home and as a part of our family when Tranquille was dismantled. “The boys” lived with John for 32 years. In 1976, he returned to the Ambulance Service in Kamloops and worked until 1991 when he fell ill with cancer. The strength and determination of this man is proof with the struggles of his health of which he always bounced back from with a survivor’s mind and a good fight. There is not enough time or space to write about his love for others and how he was accepting of everyone. He was kind to animals and his grandchildren, he was the most non-judgmental man who never questioned others behaviour or choices, he supported his neighbours and friends. He loved to dance, laugh, tease and joke. But of most importance, he loved his family and friends with his entire being. He will greatly be missed by so many. The family would like to send our sincerest thanks to the staff at Ridgeview Lodge for their love and care to John.
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A Celebration of his colorful and wonderful Life will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Thompson Rivers University in the Campus Activity Centre in the Grand Hall. In lieu of flowers or trinkets, please consider a donation to the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter as John dressed up as Santa Claus for decades and took ice cream and toys every Christmas Eve to this organization.
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Sailor’s Rest When my sailing days are over, And I sail the seas no more, I shall build myself a refuge By the ocean’s murmuring shore. As I watch the foaming breakers When the tide comes rushing in, I will contemplate my lifetime With its virtues and its sins. Where the azure of the heavens Meets the undulating blue, Where the sweeping, soaring seagull Flies its endless quest for food. It is there that I would rest, When my work on earth is done, At the endless blue horizon ‘Neath the crimson, setting sun. D R. Block (250) 377-8225
the more you
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, The more you’ll always have to spare. The more you love, the more you’ll find, That life is good and friends are kind. For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day. Teresa Piercey-Gates
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Olive Crellin
Bruce William Goetjen
It is with sadness the family of Olive Crellin announces her passing on December 29, 2019 at the age of 96. Olive was born in Sandon, BC on October 5, 1923 to Neil and Ethel Tattrie. She grew up in New Denver, BC and graduated from Vancouver Business School. Audie started her career in Powell River, moving back to New Denver to marry Robert Ellison Crellin in 1947. The family moved to 100 Mile House in 1958. Olive worked at the first grocery store opened, 100 Mile Food Store, then to Weldwood Sawmills, secretary at 100 Mile High School for many years and Fraser Bros. Motors. She was an avid curler and went to many bonspiels with her good friend Ann Halcro. When Robert retired, they moved to Kamloops where Olive continued to work at Syd Smith Motors. She was a member of The Royal Purple and stayed very involved with BC Hydro Power Pioneers. Olive was predeceased by her husband Robert Ellison Crellin and is survived by her son Bob Crellin of Kamloops, daughter Gail (Blaine) Ramier of Williams Lake and son Jamie (Barbara) Crellin of 100 Mile House, her sisters Merle Jones of Revelstoke and Patricia Bingham of New Westminster. She leaves four grandchildren Rob (Shannon) Ramier of Williams Lake, Tricia (Robin) McLellan of Williams Lake, Karla Crellin of Kamloops and Stacy Crellin of Kamloops, plus five great-grandchildren Haley, Dane, Saphira, Kaedance and Jack. The family would like to thank all the nurses and care aids at the Overlander Care Home, Evergreen Wing, for the exceptional care they gave to our mom. A family service will be held in the summer in New Denver, BC.
June 15, 1964 – January 7, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our youngest brother Bruce. Bruce was born in Kamloops, BC and raised in Heffley Creek, BC. Bruce was a long-haul trucker and started his trucking career in 1993, a job that he loved. He drove throughout the USA and Western Canada. He resided in Abbotsford, BC. Left to mourn his passing are his two sisters Kathy White (Tom) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jody Beesley of Kamloops, BC, one brother Paul Goetjen (Debbie), (Jason) of Heffley Creek, nieces Jennifer White of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Kim Beesley of Kamloops, BC, nephews Drew Beesley (Anastasia) of Brooklyn, New York, USA and Myles White of Winnipeg, Manitoba, great-nephews and nieces Raine, Christian, Airianna and Octavia and many cousins. Very close family friends the Feller family and one of his best friends Angelo and Donnie Fontana and family. Bruce is predeceased by his parents Alfred and Vina Goetjen and his brother Michael.
The family will have a celebration of life for Bruce in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Drake Cremation & Funeral Services.
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In Loving Memory Of Jack Charles Bloom
With sadness, the family of Jack Bloom would like to share that he passed away peacefully on December 15, 2019, at the age of 99 years. Dad was predeceased by his wife Frances, and brothers Gene, Frank, Jess and Jules. He is survived by his loving family - sons Michael (Heather) of Kamloops, Andy (Hield) of Abbotsford, Steve (Sarah) of Kamloops, daughter Janice (Lindsey) of Kamloops, grandchildren Wendy, Gina, Kirsten, Kimberly, Erica, Alison, Nicolas, Cara and Steen and great-grandchildren William, Addison, Jacob, and Geoffrey, nieces and nephews, as well as many other relatives. Dad was born on February 23, 1920 in Hanna, Alberta, the fourth of five boys, to Frank and Clara Bloom. In his late teens, the family moved to Kamloops. As Canada became involved in World War II Dad enlisted in the army; he served on the Pacific front at the Aleutian Islands and overseas in England, Holland and Belgium. After the war, he returned home to Kamloops, married Frances Parkin and began his career in the lumber industry. Soon after, they moved to North Vancouver, where all the children were born. In 1959, our family moved back to Kamloops, where Mom and Dad remained. After the war, Dad started up his own lumber business, brokering and wholesaling cedar shakes and shingles, cedar siding, moulding and flat finish lumber. He continued in this business until retirement. Music was a big part of Dad’s life. As a young teen, he travelled from Hanna to Calgary to take music lessons. In the army, Dad played sax and clarinet as part of the bands that marched and entertained the troops. Later, he played in dance and jazz bands at home. We were brought up on the music of the big bands of the swing era, Broadway musicals and light jazz. We remember fondly going to sleep to the sound of the jam session happening in our basement. In his 80s, he taught
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himself to play the keyboard. He has passed this love of music onto all of us. Dad was a hobby guy and not afraid to try anything. Money was often tight with a young family so if he wanted it, he built it: from a Heathkit stereo, stereo cabinets, to building golf clubs. His perfume manufacturing days left Mom (and the basement) with a variety of sweet floral scents! He was forever exploring new ideas. In the early 1970s, Dad took up golf again, a sport he had enjoyed as a young man. Dad and Mom became members of the Kamloops Golf and Country Club, where they spent many enjoyable hours and made lifelong friends. This fit in nicely with their winter migration to Arizona and California. It was a known fact that Dad shot equal to or under his age many times, but it was surprise for us to learn that he accomplished this 27 times! Even at the age of 83 he shot a 78. This skill did not get passed on to us! Mom however, was the only one to shoot a hole in one. After Mom passed, Dad remained independent in their home at Ponderosa Place. As we spent more time with him in the last few years, we came to further appreciate his other gifts: storytelling, organizational skills, sensitivity to his family and his right to be right – always! We love you Dad! You will be missed dearly by all of us. A celebration of life to follow in the spring of 2020. Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Services 250-374-1454 Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.schoeningfuneralservices.com
When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill When funds are low and debts are high And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing down a bit, Rest if you must, but don’t you quit. Success is failure turned inside out –
He will be missed very much by his family and friends. We love you big guy.
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The silver tint of the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems so far, So, stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit – It’s when things seem worst that You must not quit!
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Footprints
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two set of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to followed you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times of life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me.” The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.” Margaret Fishback Powers
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Basement Suites 2-Bdrms, level entry, shrd laundry. N/S, Sm pet. $1200 util incld. 250-376-1136. N/Shore 1bdrm for one person. Priv entr. N/S, N/P. $680/mo. inclds util. 318-4746. Vacant NKam, 2bdrms, c/a, patio, nice yard. $925/mo plus shared hydro. Ref, req. 250376-0633.
Motorcycles 2010 Harley Davidson Softail. Lugg carrier, cover, lift-jack. $11,000/obo. 250-374-4723.
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Sports Utilities & 4X4s 2002 Ford Escape, auto. Exec body. Mechanic special. $800. 250-819-9712, 250-672-9712.
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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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1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794
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2014 Ford Platinum 4x4 Crew-cab 3.5 Ecoboost, white with brown leather, Fully Loaded. Immaculate. 142,000kms. $29,313. 250-319-8784
Cummings Gen Set Ford 6cyl 300 cu/in single and 3 phase pwr $5000 (250) 376-6607
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Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650.
6 drawer Walnut dresser w/ mirror & matching double bed exc cond $175. 250-374-7514.
2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan. 4dr., AWD, V-6, auto. 50,001 kms. Must see to appreciate. $14,900. 250-374-1541.
Yamaha Grizzly ATV. KMS 011031 $3,800. 250-579-3252
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Immediately available 2bdrm Furnished Executive Suite. Downtown location. Includes all utilities, W/D, 1 Parking stall. Adult Only. N/S, N/P. $2,000. More info at: www.w35seymour.com. Call Torrey 250-320-4833.
Automotive Tires 4 - 6 bolt studded tires on rims. P265-R17. 50% tread. $250/obo. 250-376-2403.
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2bdrms, 2-bath Library Square. N/S, N/P. Close to all amenities. $1600. 579-5323.
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2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 HD. w/1994 11ft. camper. $14,500/both. 778-220-7372.
Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.
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Petmate Carrier. 33” long x 21” wide x 25” high. Windows on all sides. $55. 250-3766607.
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Female, 67, looking for male companion to attend plays, concerts, hockey games, go for a drive, dining out, etc. Must have sense of humour and no baggage. Perhaps a travel companion, no strings attached. Reply to Box 1454 c/o Kamloops This Week, 1365B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5P6.
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Domestic Cars 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis. Great winter car. 182k. Good M&S tires. $500/obo. 250-3121777. 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. $15,500/obo. 250-3764163. 2006 Buick Allure CXS. 1owner. Fully loaded. Excellent condition. 207,000kms. $3,900/obo. 250-701-1557, 778-471-7694.
NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT By the virtue of the Warehouse’s Lien Act, contents of a storage unit and goods left belonging to: Catherine Preston, 1053 Moncton Avenue, Kamloops, BC The goods will be sold on or after February 5, 2020. Central Storage Ltd., 1236 Salish Rd, Kamloops, BC, V2H 1K1. 250-314-9522. NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT By the virtue of the Warehouse’s Lien Act, contents of the storage unit, belonging to: Devon Grant, 1550 Westmount Drive, Kamloops, BC The goods will be sold on or after February 5, 2020. Central Storage Ltd., 1236 Salish Rd, Kamloops, BC, V2H 1K1. 250-314-9522.
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Dark Horse Ventures Ltd (DHV) is a local Kamloops company that strives to offer our customers the best fence installations in Western Canada at a competitive price and quality that is hard to match. We have been in the fencing industry for three Dark Horse Ventures decades and we have a wealth of experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining chain link, barbed wire, and game fencing. Dark Horse Ventures is also experienced in the installation of a variety of gate styles and systems from standard gates to cantilever, barrier, swing and sliding gates. Dark Horse Ventures has completed numerous projects ranging from farm livestock fencing, to large chain link fencing. We are currently seeking the following position to augment our team. Job title: Operations Manager (Full-time Permanent) Reporting to: President Salary: Commensurate with experience Hours: 40 Hours per week Location: Kamloops, BC but travel is required Must have experience and knowledge in the following: • Safe operations of construction sites • Explicit knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience of construction of Game and Range Fence; Chain Link Fence; Wood Fencing • Explicit knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience for operation of construction equipment (Skid steer, Excavator etc.) and attachments • On-Site Construction • Cost Estimation and budget preparation • Personnel and client interactions • Proficient in the use of tools including a post pounder, power saw, wire snips and wire puller Key responsibilities & duties: Work with the operations manager on the removal and construction of various types of fence installations
Contact: Please send your resume to gjennings@dhcltd.ca before January 24th, 2020. Only the successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. DH Ventures Ltd. 101-1285 Dalhousie Dr. Kamloops, BC. V2C 5Z5
MANAGER OF CONTRACT SERVICES For over 35 years Thompson Community Services has provided community living services in many communities in British Columbia. Our mission is to enhance each day for each individual. We are committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services and we are absolutely committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. TCS is seeking a Manager of Contract Services. This is an important position within the Agency and will have input in the planning and delivery of administrative services. Reporting to the Director of Administrative Services, this position is located at our head office in Kamloops. Responsibilities include providing an efficient and effective contract administration and management system and overseeing the accounting functions for TCS by ensuring efficient fiscal monitoring, documentation and tracking in compliance with the terms and conditions of TCS contracts. Service reporting on contracts is a critical component of this Accountability and impacts on the Agency’s ability to meet service expectations as defined by the contracts. This position will also provide executive assistant services for the Executive Leadership team and other administrative duties as required including providing mentorship to the Administrative Assistant positions in our regional offices. TCS offers a very competitive salary and an attractive benefits package. Closing date is for applications is January 24th, 2020. Please submit resumes to Andrina Tenisci, Director of Administrative Services at atenisci@tcsinfo.ca
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DOWNTOWN Rte 308 - 355 9th Ave. & 703-979 Columbia St. – 34 p. Rte 325 - 764-825 9th Ave, 805-979 Columbia St, 804-987 Dominion St,. & 805-986 Pine St.-64 p. Rte 327 - 1103 Columbia St. & 1203-1296 Dominion St.-38 p. Rte 334 - 975 13th St, 1104-1276 Pine St. & 1201-1274 Pleasant St. – 42 p. Rte 336 - Fraser Cres, 610-817 Fraser St, 600-648 Penzer St, Robinson Cres, Tunstal Cresc, Tunstal Cres.-73 p. Rte 372 - 22-255 W. Battle St, 660 Lee Rd, 11179 W. Nicola St. – 50 p. Rte 380 - Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 71 p. Rte 381 - 20-128 Centre Ave, 517-782 Hemlock St. & 605-800 Lombard St.-42 p. Rte 382 – 114-150 Fernie Pl, Fernie Rd, 860-895 Lombard St. – 24 p. Rte 384 - 407-775 Battle St. W. & 260-284 Centre Ave. – 42 p. Rte 385 - 350-390 Battle St. & 382-526 Strathcona Terr.-27 p. Rte 389 - Bluff Pl, 390 Centre Ave, 242-416 W. Columbia St, Dufferin Terr, Garden Terr.&Grandview Terr.- 61 p. Rte 390 – Fernie Crt, 158-400 Fernie Pl, Guerin Creek Way. – 46 p.
LOWER SAHALI/ SAHALI Rte 402 – 14-94 Bestwick Dr, Mahood Pl. – 28 p. Rte 403 - 405-482 Greenstone Dr, Tod Cres. – 27 p.
Rte 405 – Anvil Cres, Bestwick Crt E & W, 98-279 Bestwick Dr, Morrisey Pl. – 47 p. Rte 410 - 56-203 Arrowstone Dr, Silverthrone Cres. – 47 p. Rte 449 - Assiniboine Rd, Azure Pl, Chino Pl, Sedona Dr. – 90 p. Rte 457 - 990 Gleneagles Dr, Monarch Dr, 1810-1896 Springhill Dr, Tolima Crt. - 50 p. Rte 458 - 803-980 Gleneagles Dr, Glen Nevis Pl, Glenesk Pl, Glenshee Pl. – 88 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 483 - Breakenridge Crt, Cathedral Crt, Grenville Pl, 409-594 Robson Dr. - 59 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 - 604-747 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 562 - Englemann Crt. & 1802-1890 Englemann Crt. – 35 p.
Rte 564 - 2000-2099 Hugh Allan Dr. & Pinegrass Crt. & St. – 78 p. 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 Dufferin Cres, 1575 Park Way, 1537-1569 Plateau Pl. - 27 p. Rte 588 - Davies Pl, 16801754 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, 1625-1648, 1652-1764 Valleyview Dr. - 40 p. Rte 605 - 1770-1919 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 617 - 2401 Valleyview Dr. & Valleyview Pl. – 50 p. Rte 618 – Big Nickel Pl, Chapman Pl, Marsh Rd, Paul Rd, Peter Rd, 2440-2605 Thompson Dr. – 58 p. Rte 620 - 311-357 McAdam Rd, McKay Pl, Pyper Way & 2516-2580 Valleyview Dr.-67 p.
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BROCKLEHURST Rte 4 - 727-795 Crestline St, 2412–2741 Tranquille Rd. - 70 p. Rte 5 - 2606-2697 Young Pl. – 44 p. Rte 14 - 23992305 Briarwood Ave, McInnes Pl, Richards Pl, Wallace Pl. – 37 p. Rte 19 – Downie Pl & St, Moody Ave & Pl, 23072391 Tranquille Rd. – 49 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, 913-981 Newton St. & 999-1085 Stardust St. – 39 p. Rte 153 – Kemano St. & Seton Pl. – 36 p. Rte 154 – Belmont Cres, Cumberland Ave, Patricia Ave. & Qualicom Pl. -70 p. BATCHELOR Rte 175 – Norfolk Crt, Norview Pl, 821-991 Norview Rd. – 38 p. Rte 184 - 2077-2097 Saddleback Dr, 2001-2071 Stagecoach Dr. – 31 p.
WESTMOUNT/ WESTSYDE Rte 255 - 2478-2681 Parkview Dr. – 28 p. Rte 257 - Alpine Terr, Community Pl, 2192-2207 Grasslands Blvd, Grasslands Pl, 881-936 McQueen Dr, Woodhaven Dr. – 53 p. Rte 258 - 806-879 McQueen Dr, Perryville Pl. – 36 p.
Rte 260 - 2040–2185 Westsyde Rd. – 24 p.
DALLAS/ BARNHARTVALE Rte 701 - Freda Ave, Klahanie Dr, Morris Pl, Shelly Dr, 901-935 Todd Rd. – 92 p. Rte 710 - 1350-1399 Crestwood Dr, Ronde Lane, 1300-1399 Todd Rd. - 43 p, Rte 750 - 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. – 31 p. Rte 751 - 5310 Barnhartvale Rd, Bogetti Pl, 5300-5599 Dallas Dr, 5485-5497 ETC Hwy, Viking Dr, Wade Pl. – 64 p. Rte 754 - Hillview Dr, Mountview Dr. – 40 p. Rte 759 – Beverly Pl, 6724-7250 Furrer Rd, McIver Pl, Pat Rd, Stockton Rd. – 40 p. Rte 761 – 6022-6686 Furrer Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Rd, Pearse Pl, Urban Rd. – 57 p. RAYLEIGH Rte 830 – Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. – 55 p. Rte 831 - 4904-5037 Cammeray Dr, Mason Pl, Pinantan Pl, Reighmount Dr & Pl. – 61 p. Rte 833 – Cameron Rd, Davie Rd. – 44 p. Rte 836 - Cahilty Cres, Hyas Pl, 4551-4648 Spurraway Rd. – 36 p. Rte 837 - Helmcken Dr, 4654-4802 Spurraway Rd. – 24 p. LOGAN LAKE Rte 911 - 242-278 Alder Dr, Aspen Cres, Birch Cres. & Ponderosa Ave.-54 p. Rte 914 - 219-420 Calcite Dr, Calcite Plm, 365-403 Granite Dr, 201-266 Jasper Dr. & Linden Rd.-60 p.
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General Employment 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 HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774. Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /Office Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko at 250-8281474. gene@shaw.ca
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