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‘Something must be done’ KTW looks back a century to the Spanish Flu — the last time a global viral pandemic sickened scores of Kamloops residents TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com
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n the last days of October 1918, Kamloops was dealing with something it had never before seen. After ravaging Europe and then spreading across North America, the Spanish Flu had arrived. B.C.’s provincial health office had recently imposed regulations limiting public gatherings. No churches, no shows, no school — no big assemblies of any type. The experts knew something big was coming. On Nov. 1, 1918, the Kamloops Standard-Sentinel had a grim front page: “Influenza Conditions in Kamloops Worsen; City May Be Closed To Those Coming From Infected Communities.” The city’s medical officer, Dr. M. G. Archibald, told council there was little other choice. “Dr. Archibald stated that the influenza conditions in the city were no better, in fact, not as good as they had been, and were getting worse all the time,” the front-page story read. “The conditions outside of town were a menace to this city. He declared that, with the city health board wanting to bring about any improvement in condi-
SPANISH FLU Between 1918 and 1920, the Spanish Flu is believed to have killed 50 million people worldwide, including an estimated 55,000 in Canada — thousands of them in B.C. The first case in Kamloops was reported on Oct. 11, 1918, according to local historian and author Andrew Yarmie. A week later, 22 local residents were infected. The first death in Vancouver was recorded on Oct. 10. Eight days later, there were more than 32 deaths in that city — ultimately leading to a death toll of about 1,000. The illness is believed to have infected about 600 people in Kamloops, more than 40 of whom died. At the time, the city’s population was approximately 4,000.
tions, it would be necessary to close up the town tighter.” Logging camps in the North Thompson were said to be a cesspool for Spanish Flu — dirty clothes, unsanitary food and general filth. Early November of 1918 was also the last days of the First World War, which dominated the newspaper even as a deadly illness began to take hold at home. “Allies sweep through Serbia like ‘flu’ through Canada,” one headline read. Because of the flu, Kamloops closed its city limits.
So did Merritt, Victoria, New Westminster, Penticton and dozens of other B.C. municipalities. On Nov. 4, 1918, the City of Kamloops and the local hospital board took another drastic step. Medical officials took over a downtown hotel, The Patricia, and a military barracks, turning both into field hospitals. Patients filled all local facilities, but medical professionals were in short supply. “The lack of nurses is now the great trouble and, unless there are a number of volunteers at once, the board will be in a sad predicament as it is impossible to secure nurses outside of the city as the demand for them is greater than the supply, all over the province,” the Nov. 5, 1918, edition of the Standard-Sentinel read. “Dr. Archibald, city medical health officer, stated to a representative of the Standard-Sentinel at one o’clock this afternoon that the influenza epidemic in this city was worse today and that, in his judgment, the contagion had not yet reached its zenith.” According to the newspaper, most homes in Kamloops had at least one case of Spanish Flu and, in some cases, entire families were laid up. See ‘NEVER BEFORE,’ A4
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There was talk of closing government offices just so civil servants could lend a hand at Royal Inland Hospital. “The doctor urges all those who can possibly do so to volunteer to assist as something must be done before the condition becomes too critical,” the Standard-Sentinel read. On Nov. 8, 1918, a statement from Kamloops Mayor H. M. Miller was displayed prominently beneath the flag on the front page of the StandardSentinel — seemingly an effort to dispel panic. “Owing to the outbreak of influenza there is a tendency among the citizens to become nervous and excited and thereby become less efficient in taking care of those who are afflicted with the disease,” it read, noting that “medical men” were doing everything in their power to handle the influx of illness. “The greatest handicap they have to overcome is the lack of trained nurses, and an endeavour is being made to secure additional assistance along this line. We would appeal to the public to give the Hospital Board and Nursing Staff every assistance in their power as this is the way you can most effectually do your bit in this emergency.” The Nov. 12, 1918, front page of the Standard-Sentinel featured a show-stopping headline from Europe — “Armisitice Signed; The War Is Over.” Right next to that story was a touching obituary for a young city businessman and civic leader who fell victim to Spanish Flu. “The death of W. T. Summers at the Royal Inland Hospital last
Lumber camps blamed Many of the early cases of Spanish Flu in Kamloops were workers in lumber camps north of the city. On Nov. 2, 1918, Kamloops resident T. Woods wrote a letter to the Vancouver World newspaper about the filth he claimed to have seen in the camps: Are there any public health inspectors in B.C.? If there are,
Friday evening at nine o’clock, of pneumonia, superinduced by influenza, was a woeful shock to the entire community,” the story read, detailing the life and death of the president of the local Chamber of Commerce, also a popular community booster. “Hardly a week before he had gone home with a slight cold. … Every care was given the patient and all that medical aid could do to break the disease, he grew weaker, struggling but gradually failing, until death came to relieve him. The news spread over the city early the next morning and in every home where he was known there was grief and mourning.” Things changed days later. On Nov. 15, 1918, health officials declared the worst of the epidemic was over. They were a little bit optimistic. On Nov. 29, about 330 people in Kamloops remained afflicted. Significant sickness would persist into December. “Never before in the history of Kamloops have the people passed through such trial and tribulations, suffering and sorrow,” the front page of the Standard-Sentinel read. “But the trouble has brought out the very best qualities of the Kamloops people and the spirit
why don’t they visit some of those lumber camps and compel them to clean up or close up? You may say or think that it is the Spanish “flu” that is the cause of this sickness, but if you visit some of these camps you will find that it is not Spanish “flu” but the dirt and filth of the camps that is the cause.
of sacrifice and sympathy has been demonstrated to the fullest extent.” The story also thanked those who stepped up to help the community fight Spanish Flu — some of whom died while doing so. “A few of these volunteers have paid for their bravery and self-sacrifice with their lives, while many others contracted the disease and some are very ill at the present time,” the newspaper read. Between Dec. 1 and Dec. 6, two new cases were reported daily in Kamloops — a steep decline from November numbers. According to Andrew Yarmie’s book Women Caring for Kamloops, the field hospitals closed in early December. The virus returned in 1919 and 1920, but neither bout would be as severe as 1918. On Dec. 13, the provincial government lifted its ban on large assemblies. But the illness carried on elsewhere. Next to the story in the Dec. 13, 1918, Kamloops Standard-Sentinel about assembly restrictions being lifted was an item stating Seattle had recorded 420 new Spanish Flu cases the previous day.
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Property taxes and city utility bills will continue as planned pre-pandemic, at least for now. Mayor Ken Christian said he spoke with Municipal Affairs Minister Selena Robinson last week and discussed property tax deadlines, requesting direction from the province as the July 1 deadline looms during an economic downturn resulting from COVID-19. Payments made after July 1 will result in a 10 per cent penalty. While the city sets the property tax rate, the province would ultimately be responsible for deferral. “We don’t want to be throwing people out of their home,” Christian said. “This is an unusual economic circumstance and the City of Kamloops is committed to working with our citizens to
get through it.” City CAO David Trawin said the ministry has yet to indicate any action. “We have not heard anything on that,” Trawin told KTW. Coun. Dale Bass said council has heard from concerned residents about the issue. “Because people are being laid off and have no income and are worried about the future, rightly so,” she said. KTW has reached out to the ministry for comment, but has not yet heard back. As the city awaits word from its provincial counterpart on direction for property taxes, it does have the ability to defer utility payments. On that front, Christian said utility bills will be sent to residents for city services as planned, but added the city will not be shutting off services should the bills not be paid. BC Hydro announced earlier this month it would defer bill payments for
those needing help. “Utilities are separate companies that the city operates,” Christian said. “They have to be selfsustaining. We have to pay the employees that are working for the utility, just like BC Hydro has to pay the guy climbing the poll,” he said. “We are not going to cut anybody’s water, sewer or garbage off, but there will be utility bills out, just as there are utility bills out for every other utility you have. “We’re going to work with our citizens and determine how it’s going to be best for them to pay. That’s all I can say about that.” • Christian has a press conference scheduled for Friday at noon at city hall to give an update on the city’s response to the pandemic. Go online to kamloops thisweek.com for updates and more coverage of the pandemic’s effect on Kamloops and the region.
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Public health officials are warning passengers on a flight that landed on Saturday, March 21, at Kamloops Airport about a person on board who has since tested positive for COVID-19. WestJet flight 3241 from Calgary to to Kamloops is among flights identified by the BC Centre for Disease Control as having on board a person with the novel coronavirus disease. The flight landed at 11:43 p.m.
Typically, the BC CDC provides row numbers, encouraging travellers who were seated in those rows to self-isolate for 14 days and self-monitor for symptoms. For WestJet flight 3241, no row numbers are indicated. Health authorities will be contacting nearby passengers. The list of domestic WestJet flights with infected travellers also includes three flights that landed in Kelowna and one flight that arrived in Prince George. Fulton & Company LLP
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Kamloops council can now hold meetings without meeting in-person. “Local governments are now allowed to hold council and board meetings electronically and without the public present under a ministerial order that is now in place,” the Ministry of Municipal Affairs told KTW via email. ”The message from our health officials is clear: how we act today will determine the future. These changes will allow necessary local government business to continue while protecting the people in these communities. “The expectation is that decisions made in this way will focus particularly on emergency response decisions and time-restricted
decisions related to finances. “Where a public hearing is required, local governments will still need to allow members of the public to be heard. “However, local governments have the option of having the public submit their feedback through written submissions or through other means that do not require them to attend in person.” The Thompson-Nicola Regional District passed its budget via a conference-call meeting on Thursday — without media or public able to attend — while the Kamloops-Thompson school board is looking into whether it can include the media and public in its video-conference meetings. TNRD chair Ken Gillis said the regional district has had difficulty with technology, but needed to hold the
meeting, as per legislation, to pass its budget. He said he is “quite concerned” about the lack of media access. “We don’t really have much choice, other than to go ahead with this one,” he said. Asked if the media could not be included in the teleconference, Gillis said: “No, we can’t because there’s only so many lines and that’s what we talked about. We talked about, what if they ask questions? It would be impossible to dial in and ask questions without interrupting the meeting.” Asked whether a question period could be held at the end of the meeting, Gillis replied: “If we’re going to do it at the end, we might as well just talk to you at the end.”
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The orders go into effect immediately and will remain for the duration of the provincial state of emergency. “These are actions I would not be taking unless absolutely necessary,” Farnworth said. The new orders issued will see the establishment of a new provincial supply chain unit that ensures goods are delivered in a timely manner across the province and introduce a ban on the resale of food, medical supplies, personal protective equipment, cleaning and other supplies. Retailers will be required to report inventory and limits will be placed on
Operations at large industrial sites near Kamloops are continuing on with transmission-prevention measures in place to guard against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At New Gold’s New Afton mine west of Kamloops, there has been no interruption in demand for the mine’s products, much of which is shipped overseas from Vancouver. Scott Davidson, New Afton’s manager of environment, lands and permitting, said there’s been no curtailment at this time and, even if there were interruptions in demand, the mine could store products and ship them at a later date. But Davidson said that’s not what mine employees and management are worried about right now. “We worry about our people, we worry about their families and we worry about the community,” he said. Those concerns have led to changes that include nixing non-essential visitors from the mine site, cancelling all tours and spreading out shifts — going from seven days on, seven days on, to a 14 days on, 14 days off model. “The big driver there is that with the recommended self-isolation times, should you encounter symptoms, seven days off isn’t adequate,” he said, noting the move has had “great support” from workers.
Davidson said the transition to having staff work from home was a quick one, but for those going underground, other precautions have been taken. Underground workers are spread out, he said, and the areas are ventilated. But risk remains when workers travel to and from work sites in close quarters, so respirators — a staple piece of equipment for miners — are being used when travelling together. While New Afton operations continue, another New Gold project has been impacted on the other side of the country. The Rainy River mine in southern Ontario suspended operations for two weeks, beginning March 20. Teck, which owns the Highland Valley Copper mine located near Logan Lake, said it is implementing further measures against the spread of the pandemic, including a 50 per cent reduction in staff at all of its B.C. and Alberta mining operations for a period of two weeks, and possibly longer, pending evaluation by the company. All employees available for work will continue to be paid as normal during the twoweek period, according to a Teck spokesperson. The company is also taking other precautionary measures, including disinfection protocols, eliminating large gatherings, requiring symptomatic employees to self-isolate and screening contractors and external visitors,
among others. In a letter to members, local 7619 president Kyle Wolff called the staff reduction an opportunity to stem the spread of COVID-19. “Keep working together, and let us not put even more pressure on the health care workers where we don’t have to,” he wrote. Tolko, meanwhile, has only made minor changes in operations so far, including precautionary measures that include limiting and screening visitors to work sites, limiting travel and limiting physical contact. The Vernon-based forest products company operates in Western Canada, including one in Heffley Creek, north of Kamloops. A Tolko spokesperson told KTW there have not been any changes in production or shifts at this time, but the company is keeping a close eye on the market and monitoring the government response to the pandemic. Domtar did not respond to interview requests from KTW, but on a notice posted on its website, said its products are more essential now than ever, used to produce items like diapers, tissues, wipes, paper and food wrappers and packaging. The notice also said it is taking cleaning and sanitizing steps, as other businesses have, and that by continuing operations, it is “supporting the overall supply chain and maintaining a stable source of income for our employees, which in turn helps local economies.”
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The owner of a Kamloops property management company said he is encouraged by measures announced on Wednesday to help British Columbians cover their rent as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to steamroll the Canadian economy. But he added that more will have to be done in many cases. Premier John Horgan said Victoria will be providing up to $500 per month for tenants who are unable to make rent due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The program is expected to remain in place for three months. John Brandon, owner of Columbia Property Management, told KTW he is happy the government took swift action. Canada’s economy began to grind to a halt last week and hundreds of thousands of people are out of a job. Brandon said he understands many of his company’s tenants are out of work due to COVID-19 — either ordered to stay home or laid off as businesses are temporarily shuttered.
“If that means they have to stay home and not work, then that’s what we have to do,” he said. “We have to do whatever we can to stop this virus and get things back to normal. It’s really good they came out with something today [Wednesday]. Tenants wanted to know. Now they have a good idea what’s available for them.” The supplemental funds announced will be available through B.C. Housing and paid directly to landlords. “We are doing everything we can to make sure that if [people] are sick or self-isolating or if they have had their hours cut back or they were laid off that they would not be fearful of losing their home,” Horgan said, adding that only people unable to pay their rent should apply for the rental supplement. “The fewer people who access the program, the more opportu-
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nity we have to expand it going forward,” Horgan said, noting there are about 500,000 renters in B.C. Horgan acknowledged that $500 doesn’t go a long way in B.C.’s pricey rental market, but said the money fills a gap along with the federal government’s $2,000 per- month Canada Emergency Response Benefit and the province’s one-time, $1,000 B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers payment. Brandon said the overall picture for out-of-work tenants will be buoyed by that government cash. “It’s not just the $500,” he said. “Five-hundred dollars isn’t rent — rents are much higher than that. But government’s been showing they’re going to try to do a lot to make this work.” The province is also suspending current and future evictions — and instituting a full freeze on rental increases — until the crisis
HOLMES IS WHERE THE When I was young, I used to look up at the stars and wonder who else in the world was looking at those same stars. Back then, the Earth seemed like such a massive planet and just thinking about people in other countries was a fleeting moment. Today, I find myself looking at those same stars and I honestly feel a connection to every human under the sky. Imagine how weird it is that almost eight-billion people have become connected to each other because of one common enemy. Regardless of race, religion, colour or creed, we are all fighting the same evil virus that is spreading like our other enemy — wildfires. COVID-19 has found its way into our lives forever. Even when it has finally subsided and we come out on the other end, this will be with us until each one of us takes our last breath. We will tell our kids, grandkids and great-grandchildren about that time we lost Roll up the Rim, the NHL and even the Olympics. Future generations will hear about how school, graduation ceremonies and weddings were cancelled. The most heartbreaking cancellations involve people not being able to have funerals for loved ones. Weddings can be postponed, parties can be pushed, but you can’t put off a funeral. I know a woman from Kamloops who has a big, loving Italian family. Rather than everyone being able to gather and honour her life, they were restricted to immediate family members only. My heart goes out to local businesses who have had to close their doors due to this crisis. Many of these retailers already have a tough time keeping their doors open, so seeing those“closed” signs is gut-wrenching. My biggest hope when they all re-open is that we, in this caring, empathetic city, will become loyal local shoppers and help them rebuild.
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I pray that nobody in their right mind will go to Kelowna or Vancouver to do their shopping. Wedding dresses, shoes, appliances, restaurant meals and vehicles can be and should be purchased locally. Each community in B.C. will look after its own. As proud Kamloopsians, let’s do the same. Let’s take it one step further and support local tourist attractions, as well. The lasting effects of this pandemic will be greater than we can imagine. There is, however, something bigger than this virus. It is something we can spread quickly and we can start now. It is love. I know there have been times of panic, frustration, and anger. I have experienced all of that. These feelings are real and it’s OK to have them. But it is also important to find a way to feelings of comfort, calm and humour. I highly encourage each of you to follow Pluto the Dog on Instagram. Pluto will make you laugh and cry at the same time. This dog will help us at our lowest times. Pluto is spreading Love.. Let’s be like Pluto. I am also a small business owner. As a matchmaker, I really do believe love can conquer COVID. Love will endure through the toughest of times. Right now,
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I want to send love to all of you. I am sending love to the two sponsors of this column: Nandi’s Flavours of India restaurant and Save-On-Foods. Nandi has had to temporarily close his restaurant for dine-in business, but he is offering a discount on take-away orders. Nandi gives so much to this community, so please order a delicious meal from him to help him get through this time. Meanwhile, just because Save-OnFoods is busier than ever does not lessen the stress of the crisis for the business and its staff. Employees have had to endure panic buying and encountering people at their worst — and they have done so admirably. Save-On has opened early for seniors and the vulnerable in our community. Please thank the staff as you buy your essentials. I am sending love to those truck drivers who get the items to these stores. I am sending love to those people who have faced a layoff. I am sending love to those health-care workers on the frontlines. I am sending love to those people getting chemotherapy treatments. I am sending love to those people with compromised health, young and old, and to those with mental-health and addiction issues. Please reach out to your counsellors or sponsors. I am sending love to the hardworking journalists in Kamloops who are faced with adversity; while advertisers have had to cancel, journalists continue to bring you fast, factual, vital information you can rely on (see Tim Shoults’ column on page A8 of the Match 20 edition of KTW). Take a moment and look up at the sun, moon and stars. Someone else is looking up at them at the very same time, thinking the very same thing. They are thinking of those three special words. No. not “I love you,” but “Flatten the curve.” I would love to hear from you. Contact me by email at holmes@wheretheheartis. ca.
has passed. Brandon said tenants and landlords will have to be co-operative in the coming months. “Hopefully, we can weather this storm for ourselves, for the tenants and for the owners,” he said. “We will have to work together. And, for the most part, I think everybody is.” The full list of immediate rental/housing measures includes: • The new temporary rent supplement will provide up to $500 per month, paid directly to landlords. • Halting evictions by ensuring a landlord may not issue a new notice to end tenancy for any reason. However, in exceptional cases where it may be needed to protect health and safety or to prevent undue damage to the property, landlords will be able to apply to the Residential Tenancy Branch for a hearing. • Halting the enforcement of existing eviction notices issued by the tenancy branch, except in extreme cases where there are safety concerns. The smaller number of court-ordered evictions are up to the courts, which
operate independently of government. • Freezing new annual rent increases during the state of emergency. • Preventing landlords from accessing rental units without the consent of the tenant (for example, for showings or routine maintenance), except in exceptional cases where it’s needed to protect health and safety or to prevent undue damage to the unit. • Restricting methods that renters and landlords can use to serve notices to reduce the potential transmission of COVID19 (no personal service and allowing email). • Allowing landlords to restrict the use of common areas by tenants or guests to protect against the transmission of COVID-19. In an effort to halt the spread of the virus, many businesses have been ordered closed, leaving people across B.C. suddenly without work and scrambling to make ends meet during the health crisis. — with files from the Vancouver Sun
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ll of our lives are very different right now and, if all goes according to plan, this will last for quite some time. While that may not be a positive thing to hear, it’s worth noting that following the recommendations and orders from public health officials should help end the COVID-19 pandemic, but it won’t do that soon. Ending this quickly is actually the worst-case scenario. Staying home and social distancing will extend this pandemic — and that is the point. The public health advice is meant to prevent the health-care system from being overwhelmed, which means that as the virus inevitably affects all or most of us, the number of new cases needs to be spread over a long period of time. If all we want for is this to be over with quickly — as U.S. President Donald Trump has urged — we would have a big party, go to hockey games, and dance together in the streets. The problem with that scenario, however, is that the health-care system would not be able to keep up and doctors would be forced to choose who lives and who dies. And many, many vulnerable people would die. There are those who suggest this is what should be done to help rescue the economy. The ones dying, some say, are in their 80s, maybe close to end of life any way. This is not only heartless, it is also inaccurate. You don’t have to look far to find someone of any age with an underlying health condition that could make a COVID-19 infection deadly. The so-called flattening of the curve will extend the timeline of this pandemic, but hopefully make manageable taking care of those affected. It’s easy to see how this all looks like an over-reaction, but health-care professionals on the frontlines say we should assume every person we come into contact with is positive. Like the battle against climate change, this requires the implementation of frustrating measures that may damage the economy in the short term, but are required to save us in the long term. This is our new inconvenient truth.
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n March 11, the very day the World Health Organization declared COVID19 to be a pandemic, my son — at university in Montreal received a book I ordered for him. The book? Stephen King’s The Stand, an 1,152-page post-apocalyptic novel about a virus that extinguishes much of humanity, leaving the survivors to duel in a clear good versus evil scenario. Little did I know my son could have skipped the book and simply looked out his window. To be fair, COVID-19 has not yet wreaked the havoc that did Captain Trips (the slang name given to the Blue virus that killed 99.4 per cent of people on Earth in The Stand), but this pandemic has certainly shaken society as never before going back at least a few generations. How it plays out remains to be seen, but it was ludicrous two weeks ago (and remains ludicrous today) to hear professional sports leagues musing about possibly getting back to action in a few weeks or a month or two. Based on what we have seen in China, Italy, Spain and, soon, the United States, those thirsting for the playoff overtime heroics, the seventh-inning stretch and Friday Night Football will be lucky if competition resumes by the fall. (On a side note, am I the only person who feels nauseated when reading about the latest $50-million NFL free agency
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MUSINGS contract signed here and there, at the exact moment millions of people are stressing about how to pay their rent or buy groceries?) Today, about two weeks into this nightmare, it remains clear as day that those living north of the 49th parallel are so much more fortunate than their American cousins. All the statistics are pointing toward the United States following Italy and Spain into the virus abyss — the difference being the abject failure of U.S. President Donald Trump and his sycophantic administration. Everything he has said about COVID-19 has been wrong — and now the fatuous Orange Menace wants people out and about by Easter in a bid to jumpstart the economy. That his country will likely be in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis matters not to Trump or his supporters, as culling the herd appears to be their mantra. One need only watch the
daily press conferences featuring Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, provincial Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Office Dr. Bonnie Henry, and compare them to the hot mess of narcissism that defines White House briefings, to know we are damn lucky to be facing this health threat in Canada. That is not to say we are out of the woods. The peak caseloads coming and it will be rough. However, I do take solace that most of my fellow Canadians do indeed take COVID-19 serious, unlike many others, including my eldest sister, a rabid Trump supporter who lives in Arizona and can’t understand why everyone is getting excited about a common cold that is a tad bit harsher than usual. The Stand ends in different ways, depending on which version you read — the original, abridged, 800-page tome or the full monster later published with hundreds of pages that were not included in the original printing. I can’t imagine a Randall Flagg emerging in this pandemic (although Trump’s love of economy over human life makes him a logical choice to play that character in this real-life scenario), but we will be left with so much society-altering implications — not to mention a slow of additions to the vernacular. “Self-isolation “ and “flattening the curve” come to mind. And, like the seasons around us, the toilet paper will also one day return. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com
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INTERIOR HEALTH SHOULD RELEASE INFORMATION Editor: I asolutely agree with Cody O’Day’s letter of March 19 regarding the lack of disclosure of COVID-19 cases in the Interior Health region (‘Ministry’s privacy argument does not make sense’). There are dozens of confirmed cases in IH, which covers 215,000 square kilometres. There are people totally ignoring the risks because they assume, due to lack of information, the virus is not here. Full transparency would go a long way to making people more inclined to follow the recommended rules without scaring them to death. Diane McLeod Kamloops
SOCIAL DISTANCING SHOULD APPLY TO ALL Editor: How is it that so many of us are self-isolating, our businesses are shut down and some may never again open, yet the supervised drug-use site downtown, two blocks from my home, has a big “Open” sign on it, with people congregating in front of it. I drove by Seymour Street and Sixth Avenue and saw approximately 12 people standing together. I was stopped at the traffic light right in front of them and saw one fellow laugh and breathe into the face of the guy beside him. They were all huddled together. Does anyone else think this is so wrong? Lorrie-Jane Arnott Kamloops
COLOURFUL WAY TO SPEND DAY Editor: I was wondering why my neigbours were painting their front window. My neighbour explained that it is spring and she is teaching her daughter how to paint. What a great way of keeping her daughter active while creating colourful, inspiring spring art. This showed me that, even though we are faced with isolation, we can all get through this with a bit of creativity. I found this to be very beautiful and the definition of community unity. Tania Stewart Merritt
Tania Stewart’s neighbours in Merritt are using their downtime while staying home to express their creativity under COVID-19. Stewart says such illustrations are a sign of community unity.
HURRAY FOR OUR HEALTH-CARE HEROES Editor: Cheers to the health-care workers. Our building is cheering health-care workers at 7 p.m. every day and it would be great to have the rest of Kamloops join in. They are out there for us, so let’s be there for them. Aleah Thomp Kamloops
Editor: I just wanted to give a shout out to all of the respiratory technicians who run the ventilators in our hospitals. They specialize in the lungs and keeping people breathing. Thompson Rivers University has the best respiratory therapy program in the country. More than 60 students recently graduated and will now be heading to the frontlines to battle the pandemic. Mark Bepple Kamloops
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Pandemic leads to virtual visits in palliative care in city JESSICA WALLACE
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With the global pandemic leading to restrictions in place for visiting those in palliative care, a move is afoot to provide digital visitation at the local hospice home. “People won’t die in isolation and families won’t feel that they’re letting folks die in isolation,” Dr. Rob Baker, regional medical director for end of life care for Interior Health West, told KTW. Baker said if he were dying, he would want to see those who mean most to him. However, he noted, patients and health-care workers need to be protected. “If we allow all of our staff to get sick,
we’re going to have no one to look after anyone,” Baker said. Palliative care in Kamloops primarily takes place at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House in Sahali, but Overlander Residential Care in North Kamloops and Royal Inland Hospital downtown also have four beds each. In addition, palliative care occurs in the community. Baker said restrictions have already been put in place on visiting the dying in Kamloops, noting stricter measures are likely on the way. Interior Health consulted with Kamloops Computer Centre to find a digital solution, though one problem quickly arose: webcams were in limited supply, due to more people working remotely from home. As a result, a call
went out to the community online in recent days, requesting old webcams no longer in use for the initiative. The community answered. “It was amazing,” Baker said. “Within a few hours, we had to say, ‘Whoa, whoa, that’s enough!’ They haven’t all arrived, but we certainly have commitments to say it’s enough.” Baker said webcams will allow people to not only check in on their loved ones, but also talk to them. It is unclear when that will be in place, but Baker said Interior Health is “actively” setting up a program to allow virtual visiting through cameras, microphones and web-based softwares, such as FaceTime, Skype and Zoom.It will require consent and be password protected.
Call ahead to walk-in clinics People heading to a local walkin clinic should call first — or at least check websites — as clinics are taking steps to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 by changing their processes. The Kamloops Urgent Care Clinic at Columbia Street and McGill Road (behind Superstore) is temporarily taking appointments only by phone, at 250-3714905.
Anybody with COVID-19 symptoms should call the clinic or 811 and go online and use the self-assessment tool, at https:// covid19.thrive.health. The Multi-Disciplinary Health Care Centre in Kinetic Energy, downtown in Lansdowne Village, is also taking appointments by phone. Staff will follow up with a telephone consultation before deciding if a patient needs to visit
the clinic in person. The clinic can be reached by phone at 250-828-6637 or by email at info@kamloopskineticenergy.com These changes have come following the recommendation from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry for health professionals to provide care to patients through telephone or video consultations whenever possible.
Correction A March 25 story about a liquor store manager being injured by a robber included a reference that was incorrectly attributed. In fact, it was U District Liquor Store manager Chris Lawrence who praised the paramedics who tended to him and the doctors at Royal Inland Hospital who treated his injuries.
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LAMENTING THE LOST GRAD YEAR OF 2020
Grade 12 Sa-Hali Secondary student and athlete Alysha Muzio continues her studies at home, her school sports done and June graduation celebrations likely tossed aside due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dave Eagles/KTW
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he thought of their high school years ending without crossing the graduation stage or cutting a rug at prom is a troubling notion for Grade 12 students in Kamloops. Social-distancing measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 has nixed in-person classes across B.C. and, with gatherings limited to 50 people at a two-metre distance, it’s likely graduation celebrations will also be axed. The fate of those milestone celebrations has been top of mind for Sa-Hali secondary student Alysha Muzio. “Ever since I was a little kid, graduating [and] prom has always been my goal, my big thing to look forward to,” Muzio said. The 18-year-old was planning to run for valedictorian, had already cleared her schedule for grad weekend and spent $600 on a dress she still hopes to wear. “I take school fairly seriously. I have a 95 per cent average. I play all the school sports. I’m really into my schooling. It’s a huge part of my life and I want to be able to celebrate that,” she said. William Wroz, an 18-year-old at South Kamloops secondary, said not being able to experience graduation ceremonies would be surreal. “It feels really weird that it’s happening to us,” he said. “There was a lot of excitement behind our graduation and, all of a sudden, this [virus] comes up and we can’t have it anymore,” he said. Wroz said delayed ceremonies would be better than nothing, but with the current closures to schools and businesses, it may not be possible to find a caterer or venue. Emma Humphrey, who also attends Sa-Hali secondary, is hopeful something can be worked out for grad, even if it’s not the traditional format. “Getting to walk across the stage with my friends and get-
ting my family to see that is a moment you look forward to your whole school career,” Humphrey said. “And having that taken away is going to be super hard.” Seventeen-year-old Olivia Busenius graduated a semester early from NorKam senior secondary, but feels it a right of passage to take part in commencements and prom after years of hard work and commitment. “For it not to happen, it’s upsetting, but I know that this pandemic is a lot bigger than my graduation and I completely understand why it might be cancelled or postponed,” she said. Muzio said she was also looking forward to taking grad photos with her friends, to look back on them the way her mother does with her graduation images. “I want to have that,” Muzio said. Her mother, Sarah Muzio, said she feels horrible for the Grade 12 class not being able to graduate properly, but noted staying isolated is a necessity right now. She said students will just have to hope for a return to normalcy at some point. “They’ve all got their grad dresses and they’ve dreamed of this their whole lives and it’s going to be, hopefully, just postponed, but we don’t know,” Sarah Muzio said.
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During a press conference on Wednesday, B.C. Medical Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry stressed the need for bans on groups of more than 50, noting people should avoid gathering for ceremonies and other celebrations — even refraining from social gatherings in smaller numbers. The students of Kamloops’ class of 2020 remain hopeful ceremonies at their respective schools will still be able to happen, even if that’s at a later date and/or in a different form.
being in school. “It sounds weird, but getting up every morning and going to school to learn the material and seeing my classmates and my friends and teachers I’ve built relationships with all adds to that high school experience,” he said. Wroz said it will be “a weird adjustment period” not having that face-toface environment. Muzio is also lamenting not being able to see her friends at school or get the face-to-face mentorship of her teachers when her semester resumes next week. “As much as I would complain about my classes — like calculus and English, I’d be like ‘oh, I don’t want to be here’ — now that I’m not there, I kind of regret that,” she said.
DISTANCE LEARNING WON’T BE THE SAME Next week, students across Kamloops will resume classes remotely due to the threat of COVID-19. Faced with learning through audio and video recordings and classes via video conference, Wroz feels he will still get a sense of accomplishment from completing his courses, but it won’t be as meaningful without physically
SPORTS SEASONS LOST FOR ATHLETES It’s not just graduation ceremonies Grade 12 students will be missing out on due to the pandemic. Humphrey is a member of the Frozen Reign
of Freeze Athletics cheerleading squad, which qualified for the Summit Championships in Disney World that is now postponed indefinitely. That competition is like the team’s Super Bowl. “This team was built just to go to this competition,” said Humphrey, who has been doing cheer for 11 years. She won’t likely get to attend, even if it’s not cancelled, as she’ll be moving on to university soon. She said she has only been to the competition once and was hoping for a better experience this time around. Wroz said he’s disappointed to be missing out on his final tennis season at South Kam, which was to start in April, noting the team looked to be a provincial champion contender this year. Losing the next three months to COVID-19 means missing the senior year of school soccer for Muzio, who has been playing the sport for about 14 years. She said she had been looking forward to this season for years as the school recognizes and bids farewell to the graduating players at an annual team party. “And I don’t get that now? That has been a huge part of my life,” Muzio said. MESSAGE REMAINS —
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE While these students have been social distancing in a bid to help prevent spreading the virus, it appears some of their peers have not received the message. Wroz and Muzio said some of their classmates are still hanging out in groups and going to par-
ties during the pandemic, which is frustrating. “I’m shocked. I’m like, ‘Do you not realize how serious this is?’ Because I know that grad affects them, too, so I would think that they would take it more seriously,” Muzio said. “It’s frustrating for the people who are following the rules because, eventually, more measures are going to have to be put in place if people keep disobeying the socialdistancing rules,” Wroz said. To those who aren’t social distancing, Muzio said they need to think about others. “I know it sucks, [but] everybody has to go through this,” she said. “Take the precautions, wash your hands, stay at home. You can go without your friends for a little bit — it’s not going to kill you. What will kill you is the virus.”
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London Drugs has reserved the last hour of its shopping day for all health-care workers and first responders working during the COVID-19 pandemic — Sundays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Mondays through Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. “We are offering frontline workers a dedicated time to get their shopping done as easy and as stress-free as possible. They often work long shifts and many stores are closed by the time they are off their day shifts,” London Drugs president and CEO Clint Mahlman said. “We know it is a stressful time for those working on the frontline of this health crisis and it is imperative we do everything we can to help these individuals stay healthy and take care of them as best we can.” The dedicated shopping hour is for first responders, including firefighters, police officers, ambulance paramedics, active military personnel, and frontline health-care workers, including hospital staff, care home staff, medical centre employees and pharmacists. In order to gain entry in the store, first responders and healthcare workers will be asked to show
employer ID or credentials from their places of work. The move by London Drugs follows decisions taken by other retailers to dedicate special shopping times for seniors and those with disabilities. THIS SITE ALLOWS COOKIES Social distancing measures mean door-to-door sales of Girl Guide cookies cannot be done. But the popular treats will still be available for purchase as London Drugs has agreed to sell the 800,000 boxes online and in its 82 stores across Western Canada, including the Kamloops outlet, downtown in Lansdowne Village. As of Wednesday, the cookies will be in London Drugs stores, in the Lower Mainland. In the coming days, they will be available in the Kamloops location and online at londondrugs.com. Girl Guides have been selling the cookies door to door since 1927, with money raised supporting programs for girls and young women. “With physical distancing being so critical in Canada right now, we know door to door and public sales are not an option at this time and we need to get creative,” said Diamond Isinger, the Girl Guides of Canada provincial commissioner for B.C.
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Campus and community radio station CFBX has switched on the autopilot. Broadcasts from the 92.5 FM station will now be fully automated, with airtime being filled with program repeats rather than live voices. The decision to flip the switch came down after the province declared a public health emergency as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The radio station has about 65 volunteers and some reached out in
concern to station manager Brant Zwicker. “I started getting calls and emails from volunteers saying they didn’t feel comfortable, which I understand. There was enough of that going on that we just decided to wind it down,” Zwicker said. Prior to the change, the station broadcast about 50 shows throughout the week, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. In the interim, the station will feature more Canadian content, including local music, mostly drawn from the overnight shows that usually play.
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A Kamloops resident has had his reality TV experience cut short as the eighth season of Big Brother Canada has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of developments to combat the spread of the virus in Ontario where the show is filmed, the decision was made to halt production, Global and Insight Productions announced Tuesday. The move means Kamloops contestant John Luke Kieper, who works
as a reporter for a local media website, and his fellow houseguests are all headed home mid-season. “Even though it hurts to say goodbye to the season, it’s the right thing to do,” said Big Brother Canada host Arisa Cox. “On behalf of the incredible people who put this show together, thank you to everyone who started this journey with us. Please take care and be safe!” There are currently no plans to resume production of the show at a later date and the final episode will air on Sunday at 7 p.m.
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Kerr remembered for drama contributions SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com
Tom Kerr is being remembered for his style, personality and bold choices in how he brought theatre to Kamloops. Kerr died Sunday following an illness. He was 90. A co-founder of Western Canada Theatre, Kerr played a vital part in teaching local actors and creating local audiences in the earliest days of regional theatre. He started teaching at NorKam secondary in the 1960s and was initially told the prospects of him teaching drama there were slim to none. But just years later, he was leading NorKam groups to top prizes at drama festivals. Lanni Shupe, then Lanni McInnes, studied under Kerr beginning in 1968, after her mother spotted a story in the newspaper that he had come to the city and was teaching drama. Shupe’s mother had seen productions Kerr had directed when he taught in Dawson Creek and knew that this would be an opportunity for her daughter. It turns out she was right. “He was deadly serious about theatre and professionalism,” Shupe recalled. Shupe was taken by Kerr’s teaching style. He could be ferocious. He could be charming. He used professionals to show younger actors what acting looked like as a profession. That’s something Marian Owens remembers, too. She worked with Kerr for 10 years during his time as the school district’s drama director — a job he convinced the district to create for him, leading to his establishment of drama programs in Kamloops schools. Owens, the district’s former
DAVE EAGLES/KTW FILE Tom Kerr, a well-known co-founder of Western Canada Theatre and educator, died on Sunday following an illness. He was 90.
musical director, said Kerr had a knack for bringing in professionals to take the leads so students could see how they worked. “Our ideas were quite different, but he was so good at showing the students what drama was all about,” she said. Despite having different philosophies, Owens said she greatly admired Kerr. “He was so open to suggestions and was always a perfectionist with his students — always wanting things to be the best they
could be,” she recalled. Shupe can remember how intense the program was, especially for high school. “If you were just there to put in time, he showed you the door. Those students weren’t very happy, but it was rewarding for the rest of us,” she said. But Kerr knew what impact his work could have, in both Kamloops and beyond. “There weren’t that many regional theatres back then — some in the major centres — but
nothing in the Hinterland. He set about to change that,” she recalled. Shupe said Kerr was not only teaching students, but audiences, too. She recalled his work in bringing new types of plays to Kamloops, and then out from the city and into other B.C. cities — and even further. “Through all his life he said that Canada is such a young country. Really, we were pioneering theatre arts and teaching the public what it could be like to
have theatre arts in the country,” Shupe said. Shupe’s involvement with Kerr didn’t end with high school. She stayed as one of his actors for as long as he stayed in Kamloops, until 1983, when he left to direct for the Neptune Theatre in Halifax. Western Canada Youth Theatre began with poetry and Shakespeare composites and then moved on to musicals and finally a one-act drama. Kerr’s work with the group led it all the way to England more than once, with performances in London and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Throughout the years, Kerr also served as the head of the drama department at the University of Saskatchewan, the artistic director at the Persephone Theatre and the head of the Stratford Festival’s young company. In Kamloops, he introduced new types of plays to city audiences, building them up to support what would eventually become Western Canada Theatre. “He always believed that Kamloops audiences were discerning. He took it beyond the big broadway musicals. Yes, we did those, but he taught them to come to comedy, drama, farce,” Shupe remembers. There would not be a Western Canada Theatre in Kamloops without him, Shupe said. “He was the one that brought all the components together, the necessary board members, funding, the core company, he had access to professionals all over the country.” Owens kept Kerr’s friendship, too, and recalled how accomplished he was. “Nobody ever arrives at the top. But he certainly came close,” she said.
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A grassroots movement that began on Facebook has grown so rapidly over the last week that it has now added a dedicated website to its onine presence. Caremongering-Kamloops is a Facebook page on which locals can offer help to those who are struggling under the COVID-19 restrictions, anything from pet-walking services to delivery of food. But the community response was so massive that it quickly became difficult to manage everything on the Facebook page, which led to
expanding the message by creating kamloopscares.ca, where people are being encouraged to sign up now if they might be able to help. “We’re going to need lots of volunteers if this is going to happen,” said Gisela Ruckert, one of the Facebook group’s moderators who helped push for creation of a webbased platform to complement the Facebook page Here’s how it works: People can go to the website and fill out a volunteer form that includes information on where they live and what types of services they might be able to provide. Once enough volunteers are in place, the site will be opened for the
people who need those services to sign up and request assistance. They will be partnered up with those in their neighbourhoods able to help, hopefully making everyone’s trip through the pandemic a little easier.
The speed with which locals jumped on the opportunity to help their fellow citizens illustrates the generosity of those who call Kamloops home, Ruckert said. “It’s absolutely just another demonstration of the amazing volunteer and community spirit that we have in our community,” she said. The group was started by AnnMarie Aase, who had seen similar programs popping up in other communities. The Facebook group has quickly grew to more than 2,500 members reaching out to help those in need. Though assistance will be provided in person when necessary, there is an emphasis on services that can
be provided at a distance, such as online classes that can keep people connected, while also learning and trying something new. And for those who will be making deliveries and interacting with people, they are expected to follow safety protocols issued by health officials. “That’s really critical,” Ruckert said. “We don’t want to spread it to vulnerable people.” She said it is important to get people signed up, and signed up quickly, as the faster the database, can be filled, the faster the program can get rolling. “Please sign up now,” Rickert said. “Now is the time.”
Volunteer Kamloops still work — on home front JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com
The people at Volunteer Kamloops have been sent home, but they’re still hard at work, according to board president Devin Gambler. “We’ve switched over to working remotely and having our workers at home and limiting the contact with the public and clients,” Gambler told KTW. The agency’s office will remain closed until at least April 15, at which time the situation will be re-assessed.
Volunteer Kamloops continues to work closely with clients, though the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation or postponement of most events planned for this month. Gambler said the organization was prepared to deal with such a situation, with laptops and cellphones already in place and allowing staff to work remotely. He stressed staff are still working and remain available to their clients. “We are still open and working remotely and very active online in social media and through emails, and we look forward to serving them in the future,” he said.
Coincidentally, Volunteer Kamloops has been working on a database that would allow potential volunteers to search for and connect with local organizations from their computers, without having to leave their home, a program that would be even more beneficial in a crisis like the pandemic. Staff are hoping to have the system up and running by the middle of next month. Once Volunteer Kamloops is again able to open its downtown office, Gambler said staff will continue to work with clients in the traditional way, face-to-face, if that’s what people prefer. The database will simply add more options and flexibility.
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Tyrell Hamer-Jackson wins a faceoff for the Vancouver Warriors in his National Lacrosse League debut on Feb. 29 at Rogers Arena. The 24-year-old Kamloops product’s NLL dream is on hold for now, as the pandemic may wipe out the 2020 season. Read more on page A16. DEVIN MANKY/VANCOUVER WARRIORS
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Mazzotta’s cancer battles provide perspective during pandemic MARTY HASTINGS
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Carmin Mazzotta’s sage perspective on the state of our reeling world is derived from nightmarish circumstance. The 38-year-old
Kamloops man was “basically cut in half,” he said, sliced open from stem to sternum in the fall of 2018 during an experimental surgery — retroperitoneal dissection — conducted in response to his second cancer diagnosis. “There were some large
lymph nodes in my abdomen,” said Mazzotta, a community planner for the City of Kamloops. “I ended up being part of this crazy clinical trial to avoid chemo and radiation. They move your intestines out of the way, remove all the other lymph
nodes from your abdomen while trying to spare nerves and sew you back up.” Mazzotta, who had a testicle removed after his first cancer diagnosis early in 2017, was hesitant to speak about his health issues, more interested
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Flaming rag was no faux pas On May 10th at approximately 10 pm a rag was lit on fire and placed near a tire of motor home that was parked near Big Daddy Liquor store, in the 1800 block of East Trans Canada Highway. Luckily
the rag was discovered before it did any major damage to the motor home. Police are asking anyone with information about who placed this rag to contact Crime Stoppers.
Posing on the Spectrum analyzer, drone, podium laptop stolen from vehicle In the early-morning hours of Friday, March 6, a vehicle parked at a hotel on Columbia Street was broken into. Expensive work equipment was stolen, including a spectrum analyzer in a grey Pelican case, a GTI Inspire drone and a Dell laptop in an orange and yellow Pelican backpack. If you have any information on the thief
and/or the whereabouts of the items, call Crime Stoppers at 1-8000-222-TIPS (8477).
The Kamloops Skating Club’s season is on ice, but Maggie Garrioch and teammates fared well at a Penticton event earlier this month. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW
Kamloops Skating Club athletes participated at an event hosted by the Glengarry Figure Skating Club in Penticton on March 14.
Layered shoplifter was carrying backpack On Tuesday, March 3, a man stole product from a downtown store. The suspect is white and is in his 20s or 30s, with a thin build and brown hair, He was wearing multiple layers of clothing, including a grey hoodie, a black jacket and grey sweat pants , he was also carrying a black backpack. Do you know him? If so, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).
www.kamloopsCrimeStoppers.ca If you know where any of these people are, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477). The tip line pays up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of fugitives. Remember, Crime Stoppers just wants your information, not your name. Crime doesn’t pay, but Crime Stoppers does.
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Tyrell Hamer-Jackson is a tugboat deckhand moonlighting as the Vancouver Warriors’ faceoff man. Sandpaper gigs don’t come much grittier — and the 24-year-old Kamloopsian is lavishing in elbow grease. Or at least he was until the pandemic shut down the National Lacrosse League season. “Buddy, it’s tough,” said HamerJackson, a Kamloops Minor Lacrosse Association product. “I’ve wanted this forever. It’s a dream come true. I grew up watching these guys and now I’m playing against them. You’re facing off against them and they don’t like you. It’s kind of good. I like it.” Hamer-Jackson, a faceoff specialist who was passed over in the 2016 NLL Entry Draft and cut from multiple Warriors’ training camps, took a year off from the game in 2019 and contemplated not returning. He decided to give it another shot. He worked his tail off to lose about 40 pounds and signed to play for the senior A New Westminster Salmonbellies during the 2020 Western Lacrosse Association campaign. Then his phone rang. Warriors’ faceoff man Bob Snider suffered a knee injury during a game against visiting San Diego on Feb. 22 and Vancouver general manager Dan Richardson was calling. “They flew in a guy from Orangeville and had a couple other guys go against me in practice,” Hamer-Jackson said. “I ended beating him out and all the other guys and they signed me. It’s amazing. I’ve wanted it forever.” The rookie contract, announced on Feb. 28, is a one-year deal worth US$11,000. Hamer-Jackson makes far more during trips across the
Georgia Straight on tugboats. His trial by fire in the NLL began against visiting Georgia on Feb. 29 in front of 8,250 fans at Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver, drawing against Jordan MacIntosh, the Swarm captain and nine-year veteran. MacIntosh finished 15-for-22 in faceoffs. Hamer-Jackson was 9-for24. Georgia doubled Vancouver 14-7. The Kamloops product’s second game, against hometown Saskatchewan on March 7 in Saskatoon, pitted him against Jeremy Thompson in front of 11,632 fans. Hamer-Jackson, a 5-foot-6, 190-pound defender, upped his winning percentage, finishing 7-for-19. Saskatchewan won 17-7. “Getting the cadence down for when the ref blows the whistle, it’s different in this league,” said Hamer-Jackson, whose Warriors entered the pandemic pause with a record of 4-9, leaving them last in the West Division. “You’ve got to watch the ref. You don’t watch the ball. You watch his lips to see when he’s going to blow the whistle and you time it that way. “All they [the Warriors] wanted from me is 35 to 40 per cent. I’m not happy with that. I want more than that. I’ve got to get more reps and I’ll be right up there with those other guys.” The rookie, desperate to prove he belongs, may have to wait until the 2021 campaign to make his mark if the pandemic wipes out the remainder of this season, which seems unlikely to resume. Snider, 34, incurred a serious knee injury, an unfortunate turn for the veteran that may help HamerJackson’s chances of landing a contract for 2021. “I’m still ready, I’m still on their team, I’m still their guy and I’m just going to keep working harder,” Hamer-Jackson said. “I’m more ready than I’ve ever been in my life.”
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Isaac Kaay seemed in disarray on Tuesday, coming to terms with news of suspended Olympic dreams and financial strife that could wipe them out altogether. Tokyo 2020 was going to mark the end of a four-year cycle for the 26-year-old Kamloopsian, a national rugby sevens team staple who has not missed an HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series stop since his debut in Wellington, New Zealand, in 2017. The Olympic Summer Games have been postponed until 2021 due to the COVID19 pandemic, which has also eviscerated the remainder of the Rugby Sevens Series, including stops in Hong Kong, Singapore, London and Paris, the latter two cancelled by World Rugby on March 21. “That’s when everything started breaking down, even communication,” said Kaay, who lives and trains in Victoria, along with the rest of his teammates. “We were told we couldn’t come train any more. There was no real plan. We were told to be distant and follow precautions until further notice. There’s been a lot of sitting on the couch, trying not to get fat.” Compounding an already problematic situation are monetary concerns for Kaay and team members, some of whom have put their professional
lives on hold for eight years while pursuing Olympic caps (Canada failed to qualify for Rio 2016). “Most guys are on senior-elite-carding contracts straight through Sport Canada,” Kaay said. “Economically, it’s super hard on some of the guys and the way our contracts are set up, we’re not technically employees, so we don’t have the option to collect EI like a normal job. We don’t make very much to begin with.” Kaay said many of his teammates rely on tournament appearance fees and bonuses to make ends meet. “Having half your season thrown away puts a wrench into a lot of plans,” Kaay said. Rugby Canada also provides funding to some players. “They have plans to start pulling that funding because we are not training,” Kaay said, noting some teammates remain on Vancouver Island, while others have left to be with family. “We’re on contract until the end of August, but with the way things are going, the plan is to cut it. Guys are really starting to stress out.” Kaay moved to the B.C. capital seven years ago to attend the University of Victoria and began playing rugby for the Vikes. National team brass took notice of the 6-foot-1, 230-pound Tournament Capital product, who slowly worked his way onto the Canadian sevens squad. Kaay has travelled
the world and played in 164 Rugby Sevens Series matches, racking up 23 tries, 115 points and seven yellow cards. He has four tries and one yellow card in 28 matches this season. Kaay said his parents have encouraged him to pursue his Olympic dream and helped him financially. “My parents always told me you can always work later,” Kaay said. “This opportunity doesn’t come around every year, every lifetime. I owe a lot to them. A lot of guys rely on every little bit of funding. It’s not lucrative. We’re not here to get rich. We’re here to have fun and go to the Olympics.” Kaay’s status for 2021, should the Olympics proceed, is up in the air. “That’s a decision I’m trying to rationally make,” he said. “Things are changing. Now that we are out of contract come the end of the summer, things will change. I might have to take a look and see what they’re offering and whether it’s worth slugging it out for another year.” For the moment, the only team fixtures are confusion and uncertainty. “It’s tough. I had all my eggs in that basket,” Kaay said. “I thought at one point that’s all I wanted to do — Olympics was the end goal. I haven’t spoken to many guys since all this stuff happened. It’s strange. You just keep positive, hope this figures itself out and things go back to normal.”
This notice is to advise electors in the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (the Municipality) of the intention to adopt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 0145 to finance upgrades to wastewater services and adopt Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 0146 to finance upgrades to water services. The wastewater treatment plant requires upgrades to the composting facility, a 4th rapid infiltration trench, replacement of bio-reactor clarifier walls, pump and auger replacement and sewer main repairs at an estimated cost of $1,560,000. This work is planned to be funded through long-term borrowing under Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 0145, 2019. The water system requires a new surface water storage pond along with organics and non-organics removal at an estimated cost of $6,500,000. This work is to be funded through long-term borrowing under Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 0146, 2019. 75% of the debt servicing will be covered through Development Cost Charges and 25% from general utility operations. As part of the plan to address water and wastewater issues, a water conservation tiered rate plan has been implemented which will result in additional revenues. These additional revenues will be used to cover the 25% needed from general utility operation. This borrowing will have no impact on property taxes. The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Council proposes to borrow the money to upgrade water and wastewater services unless, by 4:00 pm on April 30, 2020, at least 10% (150) of the electors in the whole of the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality sign an elector response form opposing the implementation of one or both of the borrowing bylaws. If more than 150 elector response forms are received opposing one or both of the borrowing bylaws, the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality will consider holding a full referendum. A report respecting the basis on how the 10% was determined is available upon request from the Municipal office. A copy of Bylaw No.0145, 2019 and Bylaw No. 0146, 2019 and the electoral response forms are available from the Municipal office during business hours each business day of the week. For project details, please contact Rob Bremner at 250-578-2020 or cao@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca. Alternative Approval Elector Response Forms Elector responses are required to be submitted to the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality on forms that can be obtained during regular business hours from the Municipal office via the contact information below. The only elector response forms that will be accepted by the Municipality are the ones provided by the Municipality, or an accurate copy of the form. Only electors of the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality are eligible to sign the elector response forms. There are two types of electors - resident electors and non-resident property electors. Resident elector - a person who is a Canadian citizen, is 18 years of age or older, has resided in BC for the previous six months and has resided in the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality for the previous 30 days, and is not disqualified by the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from voting in a local election, or be otherwise disqualified by law (prior to signing an elector response form during an AAP). Non-resident property elector - a person who is a Canadian citizen, is 18 years of age or older, has resided in BC for the previous six months and has owned property in the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality for the previous 30 days, and is not disqualified by the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from voting in a local election, or be otherwise disqualified by law (prior to signing an elector response form during an AAP). A person may only submit a voter response once per bylaw and only one owner per property may submit. Owners of properties held in a company name are not eligible to vote. For more information on elector qualifications, please contact the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality or see the Voter’s Guide to Local Government Elections in BC, available online at www.elections.bc.ca. . Please note that Electoral Assent voter eligibility is the same as that for general municipal elections. Forms, Submissions and Further Information Signed Alternative Approval Elector Response Forms must be delivered, faxed, or emailed from March 30, 2020 to no later than 4:00 pm on April 30, 2020 (postmarks not accepted). Forms may be submitted by eligible electors for either or both of the bylaws. Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality 106-3270 Village Way, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0 (250) 578-2020 admin@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca
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“Especially with COVID. There’s enough shit going on in the world right now that it’s all a bit surreal, but we’ve got to control what we can control. What’s the next step? “Take it one day at a time. Stick to the game plan, do what [provincial health officer Dr.] Bonnie Henry tells you and do what you can control.” Mazzotta is a former national and provincial champion track and-field athlete whose NCAA career with University of North Carolina Asheville was marred by injuries, some the result of overtraining and poor coaching, he said. “I wanted to work with student-athletes and help them avoid some of the pitfalls I made and see if we could build something here,” said Mazzotta, who took the head coaching reins at TRU in 2015, succeeding Jack Miller. Mazzotta informed WolfPack athletic director Curtis Atkinson last fall of his decision to step away from a job that had essentially been a labour of love, as payment was a small honoraria. Athletes, who heard the news from their coach last November, lost a mentor who sacrificed time with his wife, family and friends to help them, while maintaining a city job and fighting cancer. “He was literally in the hospital bed, checking in with us, checking in with athletes,” Atkinson said, noting the running community in Kamloops banded together to help with coaching duties while Mazzotta was under medical care. “It was all about what he could do to make them better and to make sure they were staying on track. “Leading up to that, he was always a very honest person, high character, very ethical, but then to see him live that and the character and courage he showed during that time, it blew me away. Carmin is really one of the most amazing people I’ve met and worked with.” Former WolfPack athlete Conlan Sprickerhoff spent four years running under Mazzotta. “Even without the cancer
From left, Carmin Mazzotta, Tony Kiprop, Emily Atherton, Kendra Murray, Zoe Painter, Conlan Sprickerhoff and Troy Morgan of the TRU WolfPack pose for a picture after a Dirty Feet race in Kenna Cartwright in 2017.
stuff, Carmin’s always been a super big inspiration to everybody and a very big people person, but him going through a lot of that stuff and still putting the time and effort into coaching, it brought the team together a bit more,” said Sprickerhoff, noting Mazzotta’s famous/ infamous motivational oneliners, such as “The hay is in the barn,” were always amusing. “It was really easy to buy into what Carmin was saying. He is a listener and took time to help each individual,” Sprickerhoff said. Mazzotta said the WolfPack have a great facility for an indoor track team, including the mondo track inside the Tournament Capital Centre that came at great cost to the city. “Any legit cross-country runner is also a track runner,” Mazzotta said. “I know the track and field community at large was kind of looking at that and going, ‘OK, why does TRU not have an indoor track program?’ Curtis has to work within the budget parameters he had and I totally understand.” WolfPack cross-country running results improved under Mazzotta, but disparity existed between TRU and most Canada West schools that field competitive teams. “Running a university program is not something you should really be doing off the side of your
desk,” Mazzotta said. “And I had to do a complete evaluation when I went through cancer for a second time, to say I’m running on all cylinders and have been for years. You start examining all the causal factors. You can lose your mind thinking about something like that. Between coaching and my city job, that’s 70 hours a week, eight, nine months a year, not even including weekends to travel to competitions. How sustainable is that? And then my own relationships …” Mazzotta told athletes it was time for him to step aside and make way for a coach who could take the team to the next level, someone who could recruit properly and put in long hours, someone who would need to be paid more. Atkinson put work in to find that someone, but eventually pulled the plug on the program, saying funds required to hire a competent coach and field a successful team could not be acquired without taking money away from other programs — and that is not an option. “I have the utmost respect for Curtis,” Mazzotta said, noting WolfPack athletes who remain at TRU will still be able to train together and race at open events. “Curtis was honest with me from the gun.” Athletes were not informed of the decision to nix the program until March. “It’s getting a bit late to transfer,” Mazzotta said. “I
know some of the studentathletes were pretty raw about the way it ended. They reacted in a pretty raw way. “There is no need to be spiteful toward the university. I don’t want to pin any of this on COVID, but in a way, it is kind of like the nail in the coffin. There were some fundraising discussions, a community fundraising push.” Added Atkinson: “There is a lot of emotion attached to that. That was the unfortunate reality we were in. The financial gap was too significant to overcome.” Scholarship dollars will be honoured through the 20202021 school year. Mazzotta, working from home since the city declared a state of emergency on March 20, has turned his focus to his wife “She’s my priority right now,” he said. “She’s on the front line of this war. I frame it up — I’m grateful. It has been tough this last bit, but my wife is incredibly strong and supportive. We’ve got the perspective.” They sure do. “You’ve kind of got to develop almost a philosophical standpoint about life and death,” Mazzotta said. “I’ve had a great life to this point. I feel really blessed and privileged. I was born in B.C. We live in the most beautiful place on earth. We’ve won the lottery. We won the lottery by being here.”
Heid of VSC shines bright at StarSkate final Valleyview Skating Club athletes fared well at the Super Series StarSkate Final event earlier this month in Kelowna. Kathryn Heid won a pair of silver medals, Morgan Wells, Addison Creelman, Sydnie Westran and Nina Wells earned one silver medal apiece and Carter de
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Like most people, I got into running/ exercise because I was feeling a little unhealthy. I’m a bit paunchy, my knees are chronically stiff (thanks, dad!) and my back is pretty cranky. The first few weeks since joining Run Club have certainly helped loosen up the old joints, but there’s one part of me that has benefited the most — my mind. Like most of us, I am self-isolating, seeing only a few select people and working from home. And, like most of us, I’m beset by anxiety — about the safety of our community, about the future of our jobs, about the health of our parents and friends. This can be overwhelming, especially with the torrents of information that come at us from all sides and the need to try to interpret the facts and predict what is yet to come. I did a little running this week and I also went on two three-hour hikes, to Battle Bluffs and along Peterson Creek. Once again, the deep breaths and racing heart caused by the exertion felt like a tonic for my soul. But most of all, when I ran or hiked this week, it cleared my mind. It’s tough for any of us to see the brightness these days, but I guarantee the time spent outside (or inside, doing any form of exercise as available to you) getting your heart rate up gives you the chance to get clear-headed about a brighter future. Finally, a note of thanks to our health workers and public officials, the heroes of this crisis. We will remember with gratitude.
GROUP GOAL WARM-UP
The April 26 event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but training — for body and mind — will continue.
SABRINA WEEKS Musician/singer Power Walking With the absence of face-to-face RunClub meetings and the coaches who keep track of the running/ walking interval times, I have installed the run interval app on my phone. The app starts with a five-minute walking warm-up before it starts to count down the first run interval. In a robotic voice, it says, “Run hard for two minutes” — then three short tones chime to let me know the first interval is starting. I pick up my pace, although I’m not sure if I’m actually running (I run elephantstyle, with one foot on the ground at all times). But this pace feels much harder than walking. I feel like I’m about to throw up the entire time. I can’t see the countdown, but the running intervals seem to last forever. My lungs burn, my heart pounds like it’s about to burst, my shoulders ache and my brain says over and over, “You know, you could stop. You don’t have to be doing this.” I try to take deeper breaths. I can hear the voice of Rick Chapman in my head, saying, “Relax your shoulders,” so I try to do that. Pain is all I feel, pain and then more awful pain. My eyes blur. I’m just about to quit when the app tells me to walk for four minutes. I slow, gasping for breath, legs throbbing, heart racing. Eventually, the pain subsides. Walking soothes me. Then I hear, “Run hard for two minutes” and the torture begins again.
This past week has gone by so quickly. It started with an amazing homework run. The sun was shining and my spirits were high. It felt fantastic. It was then I started thinking of all of the new runners in the group who had just started a couple of weeks before (like my writing partners James and Sabrina). How were they feeling? Do they know where to run in the city? Do they have questions about their training? In our RunClub Facebook Live broadcast that night, I found I wasn’t the only one. With our being together physically starting to distance in our minds, it was still amazing to connect with everyone and see how their runs and lives were going. The Facebook Live connections are on every night and include conversations, advice, live concerts and dancing. It is about being together and supporting each other any way we can. Saturday was a long run — 13 kilometres on another gorgeous morning. It was quiet with birds chirping and eagles flying overhead. I found myself thinking about how Mother Earth was getting a bit of a rest from us humans. A silver lining, I thought, in this challenging time. We are giving our planet a break. Now that we are spending our runs on our own (or with those living with us), I can’t express how much I love seeing all the posts on our Facebook page from all the people running, walking and just plain Boogieing.
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Walking warm-up of 5 minutes.
Walking warm-up of 10 minutes.
Walking warm-up of 10 minutes.
Walking warm-up of 10 minutes.
Walking warm-up of 10 minutes.
1) Walk easy for 15 minutes, then power walk for 30. Total 45 minutes.
1) Walk 3.5 minutes, run 2.5 minutes. Repeat 8 times. Total 48 minutes.
1) Walk 2 minutes, run 6.5 minutes. Repeat 6 times. Total 51 minutes.
1) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 7 times. Total 70 minutes.
1) 17-kilometre run.
2) Walk easy for 20 minutes, then power walk for 25. Total 45 minutes.
2) Walk 3.5 minutes, run for 2.5 minutes. Repeat 6 times. Total 36 minutes.
2) Walk 2 minutes, run 6.5 minutes. Repeat 5 times. Total 42.5 minutes.
2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 5 times. Total 50 minutes (with hills).
3) Walk easy for 20 minutes, then power walk for 20. Total 40 minutes.
3) Walk 3.5 minutes, run 2.5 minutes. Repeat 7 times. Total 42 minutes.
3) Walk 2 minutes, run 6.5 minutes. Repeat six times. Total 51 minutes.
3) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 6 times. Total 60 minutes.
COOL DOWN
10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.
10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.
10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.
10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.
10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.
TIPS
We all need to get outside more. Many people are vitamin D-deficient, affecting important things like bone health and immune systems.
The best complement to your run is yoga. Yoga packs serious perks for runners, including flexibility, easing aches and pains and recovery.
You’re doing fantastic. The long run is your anchor. By increasing your long, steady distance safely, you are increasing your endurance, fitness and distance.
Remember to hydrate before, during and after your runs. Hydrating is energy-giving and reduces inflammation, injury and fatigue.
Half-marathon training is lifechanging. Start visualizing and plan out pacing for Boogie. By putting a plan in your mind, the Boogie half-marathon is already a picture of success.
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2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 6 times. Total 60 minutes. 2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 7 times with some hills. Total 70 minutes.
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am just back from a 10.5-kilometre solo run as I write this and am thinking of our Kamloops community a lot and sending out love every day. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, it’s more important than ever to look after our mental health, think of others and send out love to everyone — locally and globally. The currency right now that is most potent is health of self, others and our planet. We are all in this together, Kamloops. Just 20 days ago, our Boogie training started. There we were in big groups — laughing, running and hugging. Today, we are running solo, yet still very connected. Connecting virtually is not the same as being together, but we are holding each other accountable and encouraging each other every day to get outdoors. Questions? We are also havGo online to runclub.ca ing a laugh at a time or send an email to when we all need joberry@ it. The stress is real boogiethebridge.com. and, like our running, some days we feel like a rock-star and other days we feel like a rock. It’s an emotional rollercoaster for everyone. Take it day by day and be as kind as possible to yourself and others. Most of you know I am a big hugger. It’s hard for us huggers to know what to do now. One way I find it a bit easier is to send an “eye-five” while I am outdoors. I know high-fives are completely out of the question, but offering an “eye-five” across the road is a great way to say hi and show you care. If the person receives and throws it back to you (probably with a smile), it feels amazing. If not, that’s OK. We are all doing our best. Let’s Boogie every day right now. • Options for those who have registered and paid: 1. Get a refund 2) Defer your registration to 2021 3) Donate your 2020 registration to our charity. Email registration@boogiethebridge.com.
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Trudeau makes acting ambassador Kirsten Hillman envoy to U.S. JAMES MCCARTEN
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WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promoting a veteran of the international-trade trenches to be Canada’s first permanent female envoy to the United States — just as a raging international pandemic tests the continent’s cross-border resolve. Kirsten Hillman, who is currently the acting ambassador in Washington, is taking over the corner office of Canada’s embassy on Pennsylvania Ave. on a full-time basis, Trudeau announced Thursday morning. Hillman is no stranger to difficult negotiations with the country’s largest trading partner, having played a central role in the 13-month effort in 2018 to negotiate a replacement for the North American Free
Trade Agreement. Most recently, she worked closely with partners around the world in the talks to ensure the CanadaU.S. border remained open to two-way trade and commerce despite the global outbreak of COVID-19, Trudeau says in a statement. “When we worked together to negotiate the new NAFTA, I saw Ms. Hillman’s ability to stand up for Canadians and fight for their interests,’’ Trudeau says in the statement. “She combines exceptional knowledge and skills, and is a gifted diplomat. Ms. Hillman will remain a trusted adviser, friend, and counsellor in Washington and is our point person with Congress and the U.S. administration. I know that Canadians will be well represented by her.’’ Hillman, who
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was deputy ambassador from 2017 to 2019, has been acting ambassador since her predecessor David MacNaughton resigned last summer. A lawyer and an experienced hand on
the international trade file, Hillman has been an assistant deputy minister with Global Affairs Canada and was Canada’s chief negotiator in effort to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership, as well
EDMONTON — Alberta’s energy regulator has named a new president and CEO. Laurie Pushor, Saskatchewan’s deputy minister of energy and resources, is to take over the agency’s top job April 15. The energy regulator is tasked with overseeing the development of the province’s oil, gas and coal resources in an
as a key player in the Canada-EU trade talks. “Kirsten Hillman has been — I think it would be fair to even call her a friend,’’ Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, who as foreign affairs minister
appointed her as deputy ambassador back in 2017, told a news conference last month in Washington. “Canada is lucky to have such a talented woman working in our public service, and it
environmentally responsible way. Pushor takes over an agency in transition and an industry that is being crushed economically by the novel coronavirus and an oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. Last week, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney began rolling out an aid package
has been a real pleasure for me to work directly with her today, and it’s a pleasure for me as deputy prime minister working on the CanadaU.S. relationship to work very closely with Kirsten every day.’’
that includes the government paying the industry’s levies to the energy regulator. Prior to the downturn, the regulator had already been overhauling management and staff at the direction of Kenney’s government, which has said project approvals were taking far too long. — Canadian Press
Sides in Regina refinery contract dispute dug in STEPHANIE TAYLOR
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REGINA — Saskatchewan’s labour relations minister is telling both sides in a bitter contract dispute at an oil refinery to figure it out themselves because he doesn’t want to bring in legislation. Refinery owner Federated Co-operatives Ltd. locked out about 700 unionized workers in early December at its Regina plant after they took a strike vote. The government appointed veteran labour mediator Vince Ready in February after weeks of unrest on picket lines as workers and supporters put up barriers to
try to shut the plant down. Police made a number of arrests. Ready released his recommendations last week and they were accepted by members of Unifor Local 594 in a vote on Monday. The company said on the weekend it was unable to accept all the terms. It has now tabled another offer that the union says includes “new, aggressive concessions.’’ Federated Co-operatives says the proposals are based on the mediation report but take into account the significant effects on the company’s business of COVID-19 and declining oil prices.
“We have taken the recommendations in their (mediation) report and built on them,’’ the company said in a Tweet on Thursday. “Today, we have provided 1/8Unifor 594 3/8 a fair and final offer.’’ Labour Relations Minister Don Morgan said he spoke to the company and the union and offered to have Ready meet with them again. Morgan said he wants the two sides to resolve the dispute themselves. “We’ve indicated binding arbitration is not within our legislative scope right now, nor do we think
it should be,’’ he said. “We knew going into this, when we started to look at the different positions, that this was going to take awhile, that the parties were a long ways apart. They’ve made progress. They aren’t there yet.’’ In its statement on the weekend, the company said it needed to “consider the stark world developments that are presently unfolding and their impacts to both our business reality and our ever-more critical responsibility to our multiple stakeholders.’’ It said a drastic decline in consumer use of fuel and quickly declining oil prices have put the
refinery “in a more difficult financial position than when negotiations began.’’ The company wants to modify five areas of the mediator’s report, including recommendations involving the defined benefit plan and an employee savings plan. Pensions have been at the heart of the dispute. The union said the offer is anything but fair and wants the province to step in. “Right from the beginning, we called for mediation to be binding, not a friendly suggestion for Co-op to ignore,’’ Unifor national president Jerry Dias said in a news release.
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Bavarian charm alive in Leavenworth Editor’s note to KTW readers: As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the globe and has placed travel on hold indefinitely, there will come a time when we emerge from this crisis and travel once again. Kamloops This Week will continue to publish weekly Travel columns as we see them as a way for readers to escape the daily stress of pandemic coverage. Enjoy some virtual vacations via kamloopsthisweek.com. MARGARET DEEFHOLTS
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e are in King Ludwig’s Restaurant. Oom-pah-pah music plays in the background and a smiling waitress sporting an embroidered dirndl and apron, places an enormous platter of food on the table. It’s not my favourite fare, but in this place, and at this time, I’m happy to dig into wiener schnitzel, sauerkraut, bratwurst, roast pork and mashed potatoes. Minutes later, tankards of beer are plunked in front of the guys and goblets of white wine are served to the ladies. We could well be in the heart of Bavaria, but no, this is Leavenworth, south of the British Columbia border in Washington’s Cascade Mountains. With lunch over, I stroll with friends along the main street. The town’s hotels and shops are half-timbered buildings with ornamental wooden balconies and window boxes overflowing with geraniums and petunias; enormous baskets of fuchsias, daisies and impatiens hang from street lampposts. People of all ages throng the sidewalks and pause in front of shop windows displaying cuckoo clocks and gaily painted musical boxes. We buy ice cream cones, sit on a bench and listen to an accordi-
FLICKR PHOTO A hotel along the main street in Leavenworth, Washington with colourful flower baskets decorating the balconies is a unique sight to see in this charming Barvarianthemed town.
on player in a nearby gazebo, lustily yodelling a German folk song. So how did this quaint Bavarian town come to be? It began as a forest industry hub and trading post named Icicle Flats and was serviced by the Great Northern Railway. However, when the railway decided to re-route their trains, the place all but died. A group of innovative town planners in the 1960s came to the rescue: they re-named it Leavenworth (after one of the founders) and gave it a whole new identity — that of a Bavarian-themed holiday resort, with a year-round calendar of festivities. Today, more than one million people visit the town each year.
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ith the world’s focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult for some to remember there are only two weeks remaining for the celebration of Palm Sunday, the Passover and Easter. It is right and proper that much prayer should be directed at the eradication of the pandemic in our midst. And almost all prayer and helpful involvements are rightfully being directed toward this. Of the upcoming 14 days, as in every year, Palm Sunday will once again remind the Christian church of the difficult course and experience of Jesus. His processional route from Pilate’s judgment hall to the hill called Calvary was strewn with not only sadness, but with a whole lot of suffering. What thoughts surged through the mind of the people that day will never be known fully. Those who loved him were stunned and horrified at the rapid pace with which events had moved to the dramatic climax. They still looked for something to take place that would relieve this gentle man of his suffering, but each moment that passed decreased that likelihood. Those who had never made a decision concerning him, but had seen the loaves and the fish dinner and other wonderful miracles he performed,
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now watched Jesus as he mounted his last pulpit. The soldiers who cared nothing for all these sat beneath the shadow of this dying man to gamble for the last vestige of his belongings — the clothes he wore. But over it all hung a question that even his enemies asked silently to themselves: Why would this man die? Two other men with him had committed known crimes, but this man had really done nothing wrong. Insistently, we ask the question even today: Why should he be punished? Via Dolorasa, or the Way of the Cross, was a reality because Jesus was such a good man. We have our little mottos that say “virtue brings rich rewards” and “honesty is the best policy.” But in fact, we are forced to admit these things do not work out in everyday living to our material or physical advantages. The person who is virtuous sometimes sees the procession of fame and fortune pass him by with scarcely a nod in his direction. Jesus, who was
incarnate goodness, bowed his head before the onslaught of Jewish hatred and Roman cruelty. All of his goodness failed to release him from the bonds of suffering that evil forged about him. For his kindness, he received a crown of thorns; for his gentleness, he got a scourged back; for his love, he was given a cross too heavy to bear. Does it pay to be a good person? The answer depends entirely upon the kind of pay we want. Jesus had no earthly reward, but his name is more profoundly influential today than that of any other person who ever lived. Think of all the storms that have swept across the face of our world during the last 20 centuries. One cannot fail to be moved by the fact this man still stands as a monument to the satisfaction of right living. No weakling could have cast such a spell upon the ages. Only a man who had learned a secret deeper than any that men had hitherto revealed could have pointed out such a way for people to follow. Ultimately, we find the problem devolves into a question of selfishness. The person who lives for the moment finds his appetites can be met, his desires can be somewhat realized and his hopes can be fulfilled. But there is scant happiness to it all. For man was not meant to live like that and no amount of the material things serve to meet
the deep-rooted needs of his spirit. These things do not satisfy and he is one fool who insists so. Emperor Alexander changed the map of the world and died sighing for more of the world to conquer. Jesus changed the motivation of living for men. Caesar pushed back a frontier and died surrounded by false friends. Jesus purified and enlarged the faith of people in God and men. Charlemagne carved out a kingdom for himself and died an embittered and disillusioned ruler. Jesus laid the foundation for a kingdom of righteousness, justice and truth. Yes, goodness crucified him. But I would take my stand on that side 100 times, knowing full well that such is the only way for peace and joy. People all over the world are praying that a vaccine or a cure for COVID-19 will soon be discovered. Meanwhile, it is high time to take a fresh look at the anecdotal serpent of Moses’ bidding, who ultimately has become the cure for our sin and the anti-viral remedy of our spiritual sickness. Narayan Mitra is a volunteer chaplain at Thompson Rivers University. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@ kamloops thisweek.com. Please include a very short bio and a photo.
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Kamloops Alliance Church, kamloopsalliance.churchonline. org; Valleyview Bible Church, valleyviewchurch.ca/live; Oasis Church, weareoasischurch.ca; Kamloops Full Gospel Tabernacle, kfgt.ca; First Baptist Church,
firstbaptistkamloops.org; Summit Drive Church, summitdrive.com; Christ Community Church, christcommunitykamloops.com; St. Andrew’s Lutheran, standrewslutheran.ca; Kamloops Free Methodist Church, kamfm.ca; Sahali Fellowship, facebook. com/sahalifellowship; St. George’s Anglican Church, territoryofthepeople.ca; River City Church, therivercitychurch.com;
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, standrewskamloops.com; Kamloops Seventh Day Adventist, kamloopsadventist.ca; St. Paul’s Cathedral, kamloopsanglicancathedral. com; Kamloops United Church, kamloopsunited.ca; Gateway City Church, gcchurch.ca; Southwest Community Church, swcc.ca; Sahali Fellowship, sahalifellowship.com.
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845 Gleneagles Drive • $880,000 As soon as you walk into the main entrance you are surround by a panoramic view of the mountains and city through the floor to ceiling windows! The main floor has 2 bedrooms and a den that could easily be converted into a third bedroom. This home has been very well maintained and updated over the years. The basement has been set up as an incredible mortgage helper! It contains a 1 bedroom suite and 3 room rentals with shared bath and laundry. It has in the past brought in up to $3800/mth when fully rented! Main floor could also easily be rented out for an additional $2500+/mth. Basement is set up with separate entrance and great sound proofing in place. Last but certainly not least is the spectacular yard on this property! It features fruit trees and beautiful landscaping! There is ample parking out front as well as space to park up to a 35 foot RV if needed!
NEW LISTING Terrific Batchelor Heights home for the young family/1st time buyers. 3 + 1 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms with rough in for a 3rd bathroom ready to go. The fenced backyard backs onto Lac du Bois grasslands. Treed backyard is a private oasis with play fort, located in a well established area with quiet streets & neighbours. French doors to patio area with gas BBQ hook up. Master has private deck with canopy. Modern, functional kitchen has 4 S/S appliances, immaculate cupboards & classy tiled floor. Den/games room, storage/ workbench area. Plenty of storage in the 4’ concrete crawl space under family room. HWT 2016, Roof-2015,A/C 2009, Furnace 1994.
323-689 Tranquille Road • $234,900 MLS 155608 ®
Library Square in North Kamloops – Terrific investment, great 1st time buyer or downsizing opportunity. This one bedroom unit has its’ own laundry, 1 underground parking stall, a 10 x 7 deck and is in a perfect North Shore location. Close to shopping, restaurants, and medical services. These units don’t come along often so don’t hesitate to call for a viewing.
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201-1120 HUGH ALLAN
309-760 MAYFAIR ST
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$105,000
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$294,000
PINEVIEW
$325,000
STUNNING VALLEY VIEW IN GROUND POOL & HOT TUB CORNER UNIT AT STATION PLAZA BRIGHT OPEN PLAN TOWNHOUSE BEAUTIFUL 4 BDRM/2 BATH HOME 3 BEDROOMS & DEN • 3 Bedrooms/2 Baths/Sun Room • 5 Bedroom Family Home • 3 Bdrm, 3 Baths • All appliances & • Large yard with covered patio & shed • Updated open plan main • 2 Large Bedrooms & 2 Baths • Updated throughout & private • Hardwood floors & Updated • Island kitchen w/All appliances C/Air • Lovely view & backs on green • All appliances - C/Air - UG sprinklers • All Appliances included yard Kitchen space • D/Garage • Private patio • Quick possession possible • 1 parking & storage locker • All Appliances included • Close to shops & boat launch • Fenced Yard & finished basement
210-510 LORNE ST
$419,000
9-810 ANDERSON TER
SUNRIVERS
DELUXE 3 BDRM RANCHER
• No Stairs- Open plan - Vaulted ceiling • Island Kitchen - All appliances & C/Air • D/Garage - Pets Allowed
593 STONERIDGE DR
$545,000
$449,900
1150 DE MONTE ST.
$485,000
VALLEYVIEW
1167 HOWE ROAD
$524,900
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IMMACULATE 5 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME
2518 THOMPSON DR
1975 FIR PL.
$524,900
SOUTH THOMPSON VALLEY
CORNER LOT W/VIEW FENCED YARD
$535,000
DALLAS
RANCHER IN QUIET CUL DE SAC
• 3 bed + 2 bed legal suite • Many updates • All Appliances • Workshop • C/Air • Cul de sac
• Cul de Sac w/private landscaped yard • Vaulted Ceilings & Open Floor Plan • C/Air & All Appliances included
• Updated 4 Beds & 4 Baths home • Open Floor Plan w/Classy Island Kitchen • Double Garage & lots of level parking
• 5 Bdrm family home close to school • Open floor plan & daylight basement • Detached workshop & RV parking
$549,900
$598,900
$635,000
$661,250
90 CHAPMAN PLACE 781 BRAMBLE COURT 3556 KANANASKIS RD 5626 HARPER PLACE
BARNHARTVALE
3 BDRMS AND DEN
• Updated kitchen, flooring, lighting & roof • Very private half acre property
5303 RONDE LANE
$539,000
SUN RIVERS
MEDITERRANEAN VILLA
• Level entry with elevator •4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths & Media Room • Great view of Golf & Valley
3001 VISAO COURT
$675,000
LOTS FOR SALE 3188 POWELL RD PINANTAN LAKE LOT $129,000 SOUTH KAMLOOPS
NEW BUILD BY GRACE CONSTR.
• Legal two Bedroom Suite • Fully finished up & down • All Appliances, C/Air & Landscaping included
1069 FORDEN PLACE
$825,000
SOUTH KAMLOOPS
NEW BUILD BY GRACE CONSTR.
• Legal two Bedroom Suite • Fully finished up & down • All Appliances, C/Air & Landscaping included
1061 FORDEN PLACE
$830,000
of Thinking our Selling y Home?
CHERRY CREEK
5.3 ACRES WITH LOTS OF WATER
• Great view of Kamloops Lake • Over 3000 Sq Ft Rancher w/Full Bsmt • Various outbuildings - Great for other livestock
5877 GARDI ROAD
$849,900
JUNIPER
STUNNING ARCHITECTURE THROUGHOUT
• Unobstructed valley & river views • Bareland strata w/park nearby • D/ Garage plus Detached Shop
12-3100 KICKING HORSE DR
$1,249,000
If you are considering a lifestyle change and need to sell your home, my team and I would love to help you get the most from your investment and insure you get the best price in our market. When you are ready, I would love to meet with you to discuss the best way to successfully market your home. My selling plan includes:
SUN RIVERS
CUL DE SAC WITH PANORAMIC RIVER & GOLF VIEW
• Spacious legal 2 or 3 bedroom suite • 6,170 SqFt - 6 Bdrms - 5 Baths • Triple garage - Close to golf
1755 IRONWOOD LN
$1,275,000
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103-1295 12TH STREET $205,000 • MLS®145333
4424 WESTSYDE ROAD $229,000 • MLS®154424
COMMERCIAL
DALLAS
BROCKLEHURST
• Great starter or downsizer with 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom • Updated kitchen, bathroom, windows • Pets + rentals allowed with park approval • Quick possession possible
WESTSYDE
• Fully finished commercial strata unit move-in ready with very good quality finishings • For single use or divide into 2 different uses with moveable dividing wall • Approx. 1205 sq. ft. with 3 parking stalls
• 0.56 acre building lot in nice Westsyde location • Mountain and river views • Close to all amenities
113-245 GORDONHORN CRESCENT $239,900 • MLS®155469
44-1221 HUGH ALLAN DRIVE $269,900 • MLS®154935
72-650 HARRINGTON ROAD $399,900 • MLS®154984
SAHALI
ABERDEEN
WESTSYDE
• Great starter or downsizer in this immaculate 2 bed, 1 bath apartment • Bright end unit with lots of updating • No pets allowed, no rental restrictions
• 2 bedroom 1 bathroom townhouse with no rental restrictions • Updated furnace and central air • Quick possession possible
904 INVERMERE COURT $559,900 • MLS®155885
• Immaculate 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse in West Pine Villas • Rancher style all on one level with over 1200 sq ft of living space • 1 dog/cat allowed with strata permission. No rentals allowed
2205 BARBARA AVENUE $649,900 • MLS®155746
G TIN LIS W NE
BROCKLEHURST • Immaculate rancher style home with 3+2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and main floor laundry • Double garage with 220 plug and full basement • Close to all amenities and a pleasure to view!
BROCKLEHURST • Approximate 0.39 acre waterfront lot with 3+2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • In-ground pool and detached double garage • Quick possession possible
2898 WESTSYDE ROAD $699,900 • MLS®154758
7495 RONLYN COURT $1,590,000 • MLS®154113
WESTSYDE
HEFFLEY
• Unique 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom home with over 5800 sq ft of living space • Large 27x23 workshop • Quick possession possible
• Amazing 13.31 acre property with great views and only 20 minutes from downtown • Extensively renovated rancher style home with over 3800 square feet • Also includes 2700 sqft guest cottage & detached double garage/workshop
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FRANK & ERNEST by Bob Thaves
ARCTIC CIRCLE by Alex Hallatt
THE BORN LOSER
BABY BLUES
BIG NATE
by Art & Chip Samsom
by Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott
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THE GRIZZWELLS by Bill Schorr
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PARDON MY PLANET by Vic Lee
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FAMILY CIRCUS
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1948 Ferguson rebuilt motor & extra parts has a util. snow blade & chains mostly original $2,500. 250-374-8285.
Scotch Pine trees smaller ponderosa in pots 2ft (50) $20 each obo 250-376-6607
53 quart Vollrath SS cooking pot - used once. DW safe. $290/obo. 250-376-6607. 5th wheel hitch $200. 250374-8285. 6hp Evinrude O/B motor. $600. 70 CFM air compressor. $750. 250-574-3794. Butcher-Boy commercial meat grinder 3-hp. 220 volt. c/w attachments. $1300. 250318-2030.
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Antiques Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30. Cedar Hope Chest $400. Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250372-8177.
Art & Collectibles BUYING & SELLING: Vintage & mid-century metal, teak, wood furniture; original signed paintings, prints; antique paper items, local history ephemera; BC pottery, ceramics. 4th Meridian Art & Vintage, 104 1475 Fairview, Penticton. Leanne@4thmeridian.ca
Exercise Equipment For a healthy back use Teeter Inversion Table. $235. 250851-2919
Wanted Cash for gold and silver! Also buying coin collections, old money old jewelry Contact Todd 1-250-864-3521.
Pets Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.
Health WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops this Week
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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $17,000 (250) 376-6607
Apartments/Condos for Rent Downtown 2br, 830sq/ft. NPNS/in-unit lndry/Gas HW incl. 45+. $1250. 778-8751268.
Basement Suites N/Kam sep entr, 2bdrms, C/A, patio, Shared hydro, ref’s. $950/mo. 250-376-0633.
Personals
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Arc Solomon snowboard w/bindings $325. 250-5787776.
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ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC call for availability 250-374-7467 Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650.
CHOOSE LOCAL “Our Family Protecting Your Family”
PRESTIGE LOCAL ALARM MONITORING STATION KAMLOOPS ONLY ULC CERTIFIED MONITORING STATION
FREE ESTIMATES FOR SYSTEM UPGRADES OR SWITCH-OVERS
Free Free: Perennial Bluebells 3-4ft high continual bloom. Ready to go. 376-6607
Furniture 6 drawer Walnut dresser w/ mirror & matching double bed exc cond $150. 250-374-7514. 8ft Antique Couch Couch & matching $200. 250-374-1541.
Commercial
$900. chairs
Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $850. 250-374-8933. Solid oval oak table w/6side chairs, 2 arms chairs, buffet. $5,000. Exec desk dark finish $200. Teak corner cabinet $100. Treadmill $450, Custom oak cabinet $200. 250-8517687.
LIVE ANSWER | EFFICIENT COST EFFECTIVE | LOCAL COMPANY
10-989 McGill Pl. Kamloops
250-374-0916 House-sitting
Peace of mind house sitting and pet care. Keep your house and pets safe while your away. 250-374-6007.
Rooms Valleyview furnished 1bdrm bsmnt. N/S, fragrance free. $550 inclds util. 250-828-1681.
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Farm Services
Farm Services
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS
50 1250 - 3 lines less Friday - 3or lines or less $ 50 17 Wed/Fri 3 lines or less BONUS (pick up only):
• 2 large Garage Sale Signs p p BONUS (pick up only):
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Renos & Home Improvement
RV’s/Campers/Trailers 17’ Aerolite Trailer like new, slide out, stabilizer bars. $9,900 (250) 372-5033 1972 Triple E motor home 25’ 77,000miles 402 Chev lots of extras $7,000 250-523-9495
BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
2002 Winnebago Class A. 58,000kms. Slider, Queenbed. $35,500. 250-554-8220.
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
2004 Cougar 5th wheel. 12ft slide. Excellent cond. $14,000/obo. 250-554-1744.
REIMER’S FARM SERVICE
2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 HD. w/1994 11ft. camper. $14,500/both. 778-220-7372.
250-838-0111 Handyperson
Handyperson
No Job Too Small! Friendly Service. 15 years experience. Guaranteed. References.
DAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICES
Renovations, Painting, Flooring, Drywall, Bathrooms, Electrical (Red Seal) & more 778-999-4158
danshandymanservices.net Handyman for Hire. One call for all your Handyman needs. Free estimates. Blaine 250851-6055.
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Landscaping
Landscaping
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BOLTON LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 25+ years experience. Locally owned & operated.
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250-320-8109
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PETER’S YARD SERVICE Time to Prune your fruit trees. Tree pruning or removal Hedge Trimming Yard clean-up, Landscaping
Renos & Home Improvement
Licensed & Certified 250-572-0753
Automotive Tires Security
CHOOSE LOCAL “Our Family Protecting Your Family”
PRESTIGE LOCAL ALARM MONITORING STATION KAMLOOPS ONLY ULC CERTIFIED MONITORING STATION
FREE ESTIMATES FOR SYSTEM UPGRADES OR SWITCH-OVERS
4-Blizzaks M&S 245/45 R20 $600. 2-Laufenn 235/75 R15 winters on GM rims. $200. 250-376-6482. Set of 4 Alloy GM rims bolt pattern 5-100 fits Cavalier & other Chevy’s $80 Firm. Don 250-312-1777.
ATV’s / Dirt Bikes Yamaha Grizzly ATV. KMS 011031 $3,500. 250-579-3252
Motorcycles
LIVE ANSWER | EFFICIENT COST EFFECTIVE | LOCAL COMPANY
10-989 McGill Pl. Kamloops
250-374-0916 Classes & Courses AAA - Pal & Core
courses mid-week & weekends. NEW - Intro to Reloading & Bear Aware courses on demand. For schedules see www.pal-core-ed.com or 778-470-3030 HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. April 25th and 26th. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. May 10th, Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor: Bill 250376-7970
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Lawn & Garden
2006 HD Blue Dyna Low Rider. 23000kms. Mint condition. $11,900.00. Call 250-851-1193
2017 Yamaha R3 320CC, Liquid Cooled, ABS Brakes. Low Kms. $4,600.
250-578-7274
Collectibles & Classic Cars
Grassbusters Lawn and Yard Care. Now booking for the 2020 season. 250-319-9340.
Professional Services
ZZ TAX Remote Tax Preparation Affordable, Reliable, Experienced
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1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794
Domestic Cars
2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan. 4dr., AWD, V-6, auto. 50,001 kms. Must see to appreciate. $12,000. 250-374-1541.
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Domestic Cars 1997 Ford Probe. Red, 4cyl, std, A/C, 1-owner. 114,428kms. $2,900. 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.
2013 Lincoln MKZ AWD 67,000 kmS White w/blk leather 4 DR SDN V6 Panoramic Sunroof $17,820 250-319-8784
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Career Opportunities
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250-374-3853 Employment
is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at 250-374-0462 Longtime cleaning business needs part-time cleaner, hours may vary. Reply to Box 1087, Kamloops This Week, 1365B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5P6.
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Sports & Imports
Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information
Medical / Dental Help 2009 Hyundai Sonata Ltd. 133,000 Kms, Sunroof AC Power locks and windows New brakes, No accidents Fully loaded. $7,350.00 Call Mate 250-851- 0800 2006 Nissan X-Trail AWD. Auto, winters & all season off rims. $2,000/obo. 573-1215.
Sport Utilities & 4x4’s 2002 Ford Escape, auto. Exec body. Mechanic special. $700. 250-819-9712, 250-672-9712. 2008 Hyundai Vera Cruz AWD. V-6, seats 7. 110,000kms. $7000. 374-6324
Trucks & Vans 1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $2750obo Call (250) 571-2107
2014 Ford Platinum 4x4 Crew-cab 3.5 Ecoboost, white with brown leather, Fully Loaded. Immaculate. 142,000kms. $27,323. 250-319-8784
Dental Receptionist Dr. Shinkewski at Sahali Dental Centre requires a personable, experienced full-time receptionist. Duties include scheduling appointments, billings, insurance remittances and managing the recall system. Please send resumes to Sue at sue-sdc@telus.net
Work Wanted 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
Rims
4 - BMW X5, X3 wheels like new. $700 Call 250-319-8784.
Utility Trailers
Employment
Employment
PAPER ROUTES AVAILABLE DOWNTOWN Rte 325 - 764-825 9th Ave, 805-979 Columbia St, 804-987 Dominion St, 805-986 Pine St. - 64 p. Rte 327 - 1103-1459 Columbia St, 1203-1296 Dominion St. - 38 p. Rte 334 - 975 13th St, 1104-1276 Pine St, 12011274 Pleasant St. – 42 p. Rte 372 - 22-255 W. Battle St, 660 Lee Rd, 11179 W. Nicola St. – 50 p. LOWER SAHALI/ SAHALI Rte 405 – Anvil Cres, Bestwick Crt E & W, 98-279 Bestwick Dr, Morrisey Pl. – 47 p. Rte 449 - Assiniboine Rd, Azure Pl, Chino Pl, Sedona Dr. – 90 p. Rte 458 - Glen Nevis Pl, 803-980 Gleneagles Dr, Glenesk Pl. & Glenshee Pl.-86 p. ABERDEEN Rte 523 - 2300-2399 Abbeyglen Way, 750-794 Dunrobin Dr. – 72 p. RTE 534 - Nairn Pl. & Turnberry Pl. – 47 p. PINEVIEW VALLEY/ MT. DUFFERIN Rte 562 - Englemann Crt. & 1802-1890 Lodgepole Dr. – 66 p.
Rte 564 - 2000-2099 Hugh Allan Dr. & Pinegrass Crt. & St. – 78 p.
Rte 608 - Curlew Pl & Rd, 1925-1980 Glenwood Dr. – 70 p.
Rte 581 - Cannel Dr, Cascade St, 15081539 Hillside Dr, Mellors Pl. - 47 p.
Rte 618 – Big Nickel Pl, Chapman Pl, Marsh Rd, Paul Rd, Peter Rd, 2440-2605 Thompson Dr. – 58 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 590 - 1397 Copperhead Dr, Saskatoon Pl. – 36 p. BATCHELOR Rte 175 – Norfolk Crt, Norview Pl, 821-991 Norview Rd. – 38 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, 16521764 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.
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.
Business Opportunities ~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.
IN Memoriam
IN Memoriam
BROTHERS - SONS
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. BROCKLEHURST Rte 4 - 727-795 Crestline St, 2412-2741 Tranquille Rd. – 67 p. Rte 14 - 23992305 Briarwood Ave, McInnes Pl, Richards Pl, Wallace Pl. – 37 p. Rte 41 – Alexis Ave, 520-796 Singh St. & Slater Ave. – 59 p.
Rte 751 - 5310 Barnhartvale Rd, Bogetti Pl, 5300-5599 Dallas Dr, 5485-5497 ETC Hwy, Viking Dr, Wade Pl. – 64 p.
Jesse Morgan Banfield
Shane Kitson Banfield
April 14, 1978 March 22, 2011
September 15, 1980 - March 28, 2011
“To live in hearts we leave behind - is not to die.”
Rte 754 - Hillview Dr, Mountview Dr. – 40 p. Rte 759 – Beverly Pl, 6724-7250 Furrer Rd, McIver Pl, Pat Rd, Stockton Rd. – 40 p.
Forever Remembered, Forever Loved.
RAYLEIGH Rte 830 – Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. – 55 p.
Mom and Dad
Rte 831 - 4904-5037 Cammeray Dr, Mason Pl, Pinantan Pl, Reighmount Dr & Pl. – 61 p.
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2005 GMC Canyon 4x4, 3.5L, auto. Leather interior and dual magna flow exhaust. 180,000kms. Reliable vehicle. $7,500/obo. Msg or text 250-571-6683.
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2004 FLATDECK GVW#3500-1 AXLE Payload #2400lbs. 3/4 Plywood Deck 10’ L X 6’3” W, electric brakes. spare tire , docking winch, 2 storage boxes, removable walls, ATV ramp. Canopy lid not included. Pulls straight. Very good cond. $2,600. 250-851-0052
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Robert Arthur McInnes
October 26, 1933 - March 15, 2020 Bob received his call to go gently into the night on Sunday, March 15, 2020, in the presence of his loving wife, Theda. He was born and raised in Kamloops, the youngest child of Wallace and Cecelia McInnes. He was predeceased by his infant daughter Susan, first wife Margaret Rose Sidney, granddaughter Elle Shupe and brother Raymond McInnes. Bob is survived by his devoted wife Theda, favourite brother-inlaw George Sidney, sister Lucille Rhodes, sister-in-law Joyce McInnes, daughters Lanni Shupe (Terry), Wendy Mikkelsen (Alan Watkin) and Carol McInnes (Lorne Shire.) Bob is also survived by his lifetime friend Bud Fuglem. Bob was an active grandfather to Philip and Shaun Shupe (Shauna), Bianca Beutler (Michael) and Briana Corbett (Dave) Nikolaus and Heidi Reul. Bob had several great-grandchildren Weston, Devin, William, Cassidy, Zoe, Delaney, Maggie, Adeline, Liam, Sumner, Beckett, Jasmine and Marshal. Theda’s family came to know and care for Bob. Theda’s mother Rosalie Wright, sisters Linda Humphrey and Eleanor Johnson (Robert); Theda’s children Kevin Elliott (Gladys,) Lisa Ketlo (Sterling) and their families embraced him and made him welcome. Bob had an unmistakable shock of silver hair, a ready smile and an enduring curiosity about life. He learned to swim in the Thompson River, and ice pastries at the original Kamloops Downtown Bakery. He was hired by the local tomato cannery, then learned to drive all manner of heavy equipment. He and Margaret were married in Prince George, where he worked for the C.N.R. He changed course and went to work for Ben Ginter as a bookkeeper. They returned to Kamloops to Atlas Construction; then went on the road to help build B.C.’s highways - in Lethbridge, Cranbrook, 100 Mile House, Hudson Hope, 100 Mile House and Fort St. John. Bob worked with Reg Pearon Limited, Metro Sand and Gravel, and Plateau Construction. He and Margaret started their own company, Double M Developments. He hauled gravel in the Interior, and later hauled cattle bedding to Kamloops area ranches. His final working years were in partnership with Marv Kempston at Westwood Fibre. He made many friendships in and out of the office during that time. Bob had always wanted to own a convertible, so he bought a 1984 silver blue T-Bird. One of Bob’s goals was to obtain his private pilot’s licence, and he achieved that in 1969. He tried his hand at beekeeping, took piano lessons at age 70, and took up guitar and hand drums. He sang in the church choir, and with Happy Choristers. In 2004, Margaret passed away and a long sadness followed. Bob decided to return to a familiar church, Mount Paul United, and to his quiet joy, he met another congregant, Theda Elliott, and they ventured out one afternoon together to golf. That led to their courtship and happy marriage in 2008, which lasted more than a decade. Bob’s health challenges in the last few years did not diminish his sense of optimism, or diminish his spirit. His most worn phrase was, “Keep smiling.....�. Bob will be remembered for a fine sense of humour, a terrific singing voice, for being among the first patrons of Western Canada Theatre, years of support of the Kamloops Blazers, for a lifelong fascination with space exploration, for embracing changes in technology, for bearing burdens without complaint, for doing what is right.
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Donald Bruce Whyte
June 19, 1929 - March 20, 2020 On a beautiful spring day Bruce left us unexpectedly. He is survived by his wife and love of his life for 65 years Royce, his children Hugh (Cindy), Chrissie (Hugh MacInnes), Ian (Jacquie) and Catherine (Mike), and his grandchildren Klay (Chelsey), Bailey (Kolton), Tyler (Jill Harnett), Sarah, Alexandra, Jayden (Joel), Cassandra, Laurel, Christine MacInnes (Brandon Douglas) and Emily MacInnes. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren Mekenna and Camryn Boice, Kayden and Camryn Whyte, Tor and Cadele Locken, Abigail and Emelia Douglas and was excited to learn of a new great-grandson due in June. Also surviving Bruce are his sister Audrey, sisters and brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bruce was predeceased by his parents Clifford and Clara, sisters Opal and Barbara and his brother Carson. Bruce was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba and graduated from the U of Manitoba Faculty of Agriculture. Royce and Bruce lived in Moose Jaw, Regina, Winnipeg and settled in Kamloops, BC in 1972 where he managed the BC Livestock Co-op, was deeply involved in the beef cattle industry and finished up his career as a cattle buyer. Always active, Bruce was an avid walker and gardener and curled until this past year. Summers were spent at their beloved property on Shuswap Lake. He was community-minded and a great neighbour. He spearheaded the development and operation of the Cattle Drive of the 90s, and was deeply involved in developing and growing the Juniper Ridge Community Association. He was affectionately known as the Plum Man due to the popularity of his plum trees on Qu’Appelle Boulevard with passing school kids, walkers and neighbours. We are so thankful to have had many years of love, fun and laughter with Bruce, he will be deeply missed. The family would like to thank Dr. Bantock, BC Ambulance, the doctors and nurses at RIH and the staff at Chartwell Ridgepoint.
Until we meet again A Celebration of Life will be held in the future when we are able to gather together. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
Special thanks from Bob’s loved ones to family physician Dr. Malan for years of excellent care and to nurses Brittany and Justine, Fourth Floor nursing staff at RIH, for their gentle skills. A celebration of life is planned for a future time, once it becomes safe for people to gather. Advance notice will be given in this newspaper. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightening they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. by Dylan Thomas
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