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Defunding? No Body cameras? Yes JESSICA WALLACE

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Toddlers Kelly (left) and Quinn watch with anticipation for one of 21 painted lady butterflies to gain strength and fly away after kids in the Parasol Early Years Learning class released the newly formed butterflies into the environment recently at the Stuart Wood playground downtown.

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Through the stages of egg, larva, pupa and emergence, a group of pint-sized pupils learned about the magic of butterflies. Recently, children from Parasol Early Years Learning made the one-block migration from their 350 Seymour St. home, parading 21 painted lady butterflies en route to

their anticipated release at the Stuart Wood playground. Educator Tiffany Reid assembled her collection of toddlers and children around the enclosure before carefully opening the door to the world for the butterflies. There was no rush for freedom. Little by little, their brightly coloured wings took flight as little hands and feet padded around the playground, their curiosity piqued by the nectar-feeding insects.

A few social butterflies needed coaxing before venturing out into the wide open. A few others boldly took to the air straight away, flying high, away and out of sight. Most of the Lepidoptera brethren made short flights to nearby benches and sunlit grassy areas, which allowed for many goodbyes to be exchanged. Next up on the youngsters’ learning list — ladybugs.

Kamloops politicians have no interest in defunding the police — the city’s single-largest expenditure — despite calls sparked by the George Floyd protests. But they are in favour of having local Mounties equipped with body cameras. Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said calls to defund police are coming from areas served by sizeable municipal police forces, largely in major American cities. Two Toronto councillors have called for defunding of the Toronto Police Service by 10 per cent, redistributing the money cut to community resources. Kamloops’ policing budget has grown by more than that number in recent years. Christian told KTW whenever the city solicits feedback on spending priorities, the public has consistently over the last decade prioritized uniformed services: police, fire and bylaws. Defunding, he said, would result in increased response times. “If you’re in any danger, there’s

priority one [calls] and it takes somewhere in minutes to get there,” Christian said. “If we defund the police, it’s going to take ex-number plus more. I know for priority three calls, the last time [Kamloops RCMP Supt.] Syd [Lecky] and I were doing an open house in North Kamloops, it was 75 minutes to respond to priority three calls. Maybe it’s going to be an hour and a half. That’s the result.” Councillors Dale Bass and Mike O’Reilly sit alongside the mayor on the city’s community services committee, which deals directly with RCMP and oversees issues like crime and poverty. Neither are in favour of defunding the police. Bass said the Car 40 program, a partnership with Interior Health that pairs mental-health professionals with police officers, is making a difference and council has discussed expanding the program. In addition, Bass said, the police are working with city bylaws to address street issues. “It’s never enough, but it is a step in the right direction,” Bass said.

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Former TNRD CAO payout exceeds $500,000 REQUEST FROM KTW REVEALS SUKH GILL LEFT WITH MORE THAN EARLIER STATED BY REGIONAL DISTRICT, INCLUDING COMPENSATION FOR 140 BANKED VACATION DAYS. WHY HE LEFT REMAINS UNEXPLAINED JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloops This Week has learned the payout given to former Thompson-Nicola Regional District CAO is more than originally revealed by the government agency. Sukh Gill suddenly left the TNRD in February, with the regional district claiming he had retired. However, following numerous requests from KTW, the regional district in early May released terms of a settlement agreement with Gill, which the regional district said was a compromise agreement based on a disputed claim, the details of which the district said will not be released. The settlement agreement showed Gill is receiving more than $350,000 and that the regional district was required legally to call his resignation a retirement. This week, KTW has learned the TNRD will, in fact, pay Gill more than a half-million dollars via the settlement agreement. A Freedom of Information and

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Protection of Privacy Act request for the total cost of Gill’s payout — filed after the regional district earlier released settlement terms and salary continuance costs — shows the settlement amounts to $516,789.37, plus the unknown costs of a laptop and cellphone. The TNRD’s legal fees to deal with the matter are not factored into that figure. The breakdown for the payout is as follows: 20 months of salary

continuance costs through 2021, valued at $346,723.44, as previously released, another $111,389.89 to be paid out for accumulated vacation days and $55,676.04 in benefits. Gill had 140 banked vacation days at the time of his departure after the TNRD board voted at the end of 2019 to carry over Gill’s banked vacation time into 2020. Payout for those days was included in his settlement agreement and will be split up and added to his salary continuance payments. In addition, Gill’s continued benefits breakdown includes $34,845.17 in employer municipal pension plan premiums, $12,570.40 in employer group benefits premiums and $8,260.47 in Canadian Pension Plan, Employment Insurance and WorkSafeBC premiums. The settlement also included $3,000 toward Gill’s legal or counselling fees and allowed him to keep his TNRD laptop, wiped of regional district information, and purchase a cell phone. The costs

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of the laptop and cellphone could not be provided. “It is my understanding that there is no value that can be attached to the laptop and a phone has not been procured,” TNRD director of legislative services Deanna Campbell wrote in a response to KTW’s request. The regional district notes the salary continuance will be paid out monthly for 20 months, contingent upon Gill not securing alternative employment earnings of more than $2,000 per month. For any amounts he earns over that amount, the TNRD will deduct 50 per cent of such amount from the payments. Should Gill secure employment earning 80 per cent or more of his TNRD salary, the regional district will cease payments and will pay him a lump sum of 50 per cent of the payments remaining. The regional district initially said Gill resigned, then changed its story, claiming Gill retired. Documents later proved the regional district was legally required via a settlement agree-

ment to call Gill’s departure a retirement, though the regional district will not disclose the reason why Gill was effectively paid to leave its employ. A press release issued by the TNRD on May 1 — after KTW orignally published a story on his payouts — stated “the reasons for Mr. Gill’s departure will not be disclosed because the TNRD (like all public bodies) is legally prohibited from discussing those matters under the privacy legislation. “We regret not being able to disclose all relevant information from the outset, but we are prohibited by law from doing so.” GILL’S PAYOUT BY THE NUMBERS: • Total payout: About $520,000 • Breakdown of payout: About $350,000 in salary for 20 months into 2021, about $110,000 in banked vacation days, about $55,000 in benefits, $3,000 in legal or counselling fees, unknown costs of a new cell phone and the TNRD’s former laptop (estimated about $2,000).

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The North Thompson River between the CN Rail and Haslton bridges, as it appeared on June 5, 2020.

Flood threat in Kamloops subsiding JESSICA WALLACE

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City of Kamloops officials were on edge over the weekend, nervously anticipating a large storm over the North Thompson as the river peaked. City utility services manager Greg Wightman said the city was worried about the forecast, which called for 50 millimetres of rain. There was some relief, however, as that scenario did not occur. Now, the city will hurry up and wait for the South Thompson River to peak. “I’m not worried,” Mayor Ken Christian said. “I think we have the protection in place that we need.” Wightman said that city staff were concerned about what the impacts could have been over the weekend. “We had staff on all weekend just in case of that possibility [50 millimetres of rain as the North Thompson River peaked],” he said. “But in the end, the storm never really materialized. We did get some rain, but definitely not to that extent.

Turn to page A18 to read about four significant flood events in Kamloops in the past 126 years: 1894, 1948, 1972 and 1999 “We’ve actually seen the North Thompson idle and peak anyways. It’s starting to drop. It’s going to remain very high for a while. But, weather dependent, if we don’t get any major storms, the North Thompson is pretty much at its peak.” Wightman said the South Thompson River now remains the unknown variable in this spring’s freshet, noting the river is currently difficult to model and the city has no clear idea yet about what may be coming from the River Forecast Centre. “There’s so much snow left up there and there’s a lot of factors with that,” Wightman said. “Right now, it’s just continuing to monitor the South Thompson and continuing to get all the information we can

from the province. “As for current levels we may be looking at, we still haven’t heard anything that’s making us back off on our level of concern right now,” he said. “We’re still preparing for somewhere in a one-in-20 event. That may start to change here throughout the course of the week, if we get some good information on our co-ordination calls, but right now we are certainly very optimistic about what’s happened on the North that’s seemingly peaked. But the South Thompson still has the ability to give us some challenges.” David Campbell, head of the River Forecast Centre, said the North Thompson has dropped over the past week and is holding steady, noting it is possible both the North and South

Thompson rivers have peaked. Rain, however, might spoil that — at least on the South Thompson. “Particularly because everything is so full right now, so we’re pretty vulnerable to the weather we get over the next couple of weeks. There is rain in the forecast for this weekend, so there is some possibility for a bump over the coming week,” he said. With mild temperatures in the forecast, Campbell said the threat from additional snowmelt rushing down through tributaries has likely passed. Wightman said attention thus far has been focused on catch basins, which have been sealed off in low-lying areas to prevent water from coming back out. “There’s nowhere to go,”

Wightman said. “We literally have to go around and suck up puddles from catch basins, where water would typically flow into and that would be managed by our stormwater system.” In addition, staff are conducting daily inspections of dikes to ensure there are no issues. “Nothing that we’ve seen on a city-owned dike,” he said. “We’re only inspecting dikes that we are the diking authority for, so city-owned dikes, essentially.” The mayor has been monitoring the water levels and posting photographs of high waters to social media. He has a message to Kamloops residents: “Stay off the river and stay away from the banks.” Every year, Christian said, people and pets require rescue from water. They are curious about the river levels or saturated riverbanks and take a peek and, before they know it, they are swept up in cold, fast-moving water, he said. The other issue Christian noted is boaters anxious to hit the waterways coming into danger because of debris or degrading diking along the rivers.

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City of Kamloops budget and planning manager David Hallinan said the city’s police budget consists of the RCMP and city support staff. In 2019, it amounted to 12 per cent of the city’s overall budget and remains the singlelargest budget line item — budgeted at $31.7 million in 2019 — followed by fire services, streets and transit. Kamloops’ police budgets have risen in recent years. From 2015 to 2019, the budget increased by a total of

14.5 per cent, or $4.2 million. The budget was $30.5 million in 2018, $29.2 million in 2017, $28.1 million in 2016 and $27.5 million in 2015. The city notes, however, actual dollars spent toward police services has been consistently under budget, due to staffing fluctuations. Corporate Services director Kathy Humphrey said Kamloops is different from other cities in that it does not have direct control over staffing because it has the RCMP, not a municipal police force.

The idea of a municipal police force in Kamloops has been raised on occasion at city hall, though it is often disregarded due to cost. Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum staked his last election campaign on that very issue and media reports show cost to transition from the RCMP to a municipal police force — still in the works — is estimated at $19 million. Humphrey said that ongoing restructuring of the city’s bylaws department has been to support the police. “Lots of the calls to defund the police are to

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doing the right thing and so we’re going to help them do that,” McCorkell said. “I think it is starting to show its success. We’ve got a lot of active files where we’re engaged with people and we’re helping them do the right thing. I think that’s been successful.” In addition, he said, the city is working more closely than ever with RCMP. Bylaws staff are now security cleared to work with police officers, touching base with watch command and aware of issues in the community. As well, police are at the table when it comes to street outreach. “I think we’re evolving there,” McCorkell said. “It has nothing to do with this defunding conversation, but more about getting our operations aligned. What we’ve created here is community protective services, where we’re bringing all of our agencies together in a much more concerted effort to provide a more holistic approach to things, not just an individual approach. We’ve had

great response from the RCMP. “Superintendent Lecky and his staff have been very easy to work with and definitely part of that idea. I think we’re making good steps forward. We’ve got more to go, but it’s been positive so far.” In the wake of the Floyd death in Minneapolis and subsequent protests that have taken place around the world, including in Kamloops, the mayor suggested better training and equipment for police would be more appropriate than defunding. Mandatory use of body cameras has also been called for amid the protests and Christian said he supports equipping some officers with body cameras. He said some would not need such equipment and the costs would be born by the city. “I think that the public would be surprised to see the result of body cameras on police and understand the kind of difficult situations they go into, in terms of particularly some domestic disputes,” Christian said.

“They are very, very nasty situations and whatever way you come out of it, somebody is not going to be happy. I think it would be enlightening for the public to see what some of these circumstances, in terms of dealing with impaired and irrational people are like, when you’re actually trying to protect people from themselves.” Bass and O’Reilly also supported equipping police with body cameras. Bass said it disturbs her that evidence of police-civilian interactions, including arrests, relies on people with smartphone cameras. She said body cameras would improve transparency and accuracy when issues should arise. O’Reilly said now is the time to discuss the issue, as negotiations about unionization of the RCMP continue. “It’s hard to slip those things in after the fact,” he said. “We’re building a new foundation for the RCMP in Canada as we speak. Now is the time to be doing that.” — with a file from the Canadian Press

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Two Kamloops-area files are among dozens of unidentified human remains cases to have received tips since the BC Coroners Service launched a website last year aimed at generating new leads. The government website, called the Unidentified Human Remains Interactive Viewer, has received more than 200,000 page views since launching in March 2019. It is online at tinyurl. com/yam94j7p. Those visits have resulted in 65 tips, 21 active leads and two closed cases. Two of the tips relate to Kamloops cases, while another two deal with remains found elsewhere in the Interior. There are eight cases of unidentified remains in the area patrolled by Kamloops RCMP, including five males, two females and one of unknown sex: • On Oct. 28, 2012, the body of a man of unknown race, somewhere between the age of 18 and 40, was found in the hills below Juniper Ridge. The body had been there anywhere from 10 to 50 years. • On Sept. 24, 1996, the body of a white woman, between the age of 20 and 34, was found near Chuwhels Lake south of Greenstone Mountain. The body had been there for between six months and five years. This unidentified remains case is the lone one in Kamloops that carries with it a sketch of the deceased. • On March 15, 1991, the body of a baby girl was found in Valleyview, near the frontage road between Robin Road and Oriole Road. The baby was one years old or younger and the body has been there for between one day and one week. • On Aug. 21, 1988, the body of a man of unknown race was found on the north shore of Kamloops Lake, at Red Point across from Tobiano. The man, who stood 5-foot-9, was between 30 and 40 years of age and his body had been there for between two and six weeks. • On April 30, 1983, the body of a white man was found in Kamloops Lake between Tobiano and Savona, near Six Mile Point. He was between 30 and 40 years of age, stood 5-foot-9 and had black hair. The body had been there between one and six months. A blue checkered shirt was on the body when it was discovered and various tattoos were noted, including “Edna” on the right arm. On the left arm were tattoos saying “Mary C,” “Love,” “Marlene,” a crossed-out “Karene,” a bird and a horseshoe. • On April 10, 1983, a body of unknown age, sex or race was found on the shore of Kamloops Lake, just southwest of Tranquille Farms. It had been there for between six months and five years. • On Nov. 9, 1970, the body of a white man between the age of 30 and 50 was found on the north shore of Kamloops Lake, just east of the

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On Sept. 24, 1996, the body of a white woman, between the age of 20 and 34, was found near Chuwhels Lake south of Greenstone Mountain. This unidentified remains case is the lone one in Kamloops that carries with it a sketch of the deceased.

community of Frederick. The body had been at the location for between one and six months. The man was 5-feet, 8-inches tall and was wearing a white T-shirt, cream or light shirt, offwhite pants, blue boxers with flowered design, a 36-inch dark blue narrow leather belt and blue socks. The body had no natural teeth and lower dentures were found at the site. • On July 17, 1970, the body of an Aboriginal man between the age of 25 and 35 was found in the Tranquille River near Cooney Bay. He was 5-foot-10 in height, had brown hair and the body had been in the water for between one week and one month. On the body was a blue nylon jacket, black jeans and brown Italian shoes. BC Coroners Service spokesman Andy Watson said the goal is to generate new leads in the nearly 200 unsolved cases. “The whole aim of this thing is to provide families with closure and bring answers to them,” Watson said. Each entry on the map shows the approximate location where the remains were found, case numbers for contact purposes and a summary of key information related to each unresolved case. The earliest file listed on the site is the 1953 Babes in the Woods case involving two boys found dead in Stanley Park. The most recent case involves remains that were found last year. A similar map exists in the United States, called the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.

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Defund the police” has become a rapidly growing call by many following the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis. The words used in that call to action are not exactly accurate. Calls to “defund the police” actually mean calls to take some of the money spent on traditional policing and using those funds elsewhere in the community — in areas that now involve police interaction, but perhaps should be the domain of others, including health-care professionals. Think homeless issues, family disputes, overdose calls and minor but persistent issues such as chronic runaways in the care of the province. Police in Kamloops and elsewhere have enough to do in basic policing without having more social issues thrown at them every year. As Georgetown Law School professor Christy E. Lopez wrote in a recent column in the Washington Post: “For most proponents, ‘defunding the police’ does not mean zeroing out budgets for public safety, and police abolition does not mean that police will disappear overnight — or perhaps ever. Defunding the police means shrinking the scope of police responsibilities and shifting most of what government does to keep us safe to entities that are better equipped to meet that need. It means investing more in mental-health care and housing, and expanding the use of community mediation and violence interruption programs.” In Kamloops, the Car 40 program — which sees mental-health professionals teamed up with Mounties — is a good example of more of what needs to be done. The city’s focus on having bylaws officers working with Mounties and stressing education over enforcement, in some cases, is another example. It might also mean choosing to spend more money on social issuesrelated training and less on purchasing military-style armament. We will always need the police, but we should work harder to allow them to excel at what they are trained to do best and have other experts deal with what they know best. Doing so is best for the cop on the beat and the many among us who need help for a variety of reasons.

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rime Minster Justin Trudeau continues to get criticized for his delayed response to a question last week from CBC’s Tom Parry regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to use the military to quell protests in various American cities. Parry had a second query: “If you don’t want to comment, what message do you think you are sending?” Trudeau then stood at the podium in front of his Ottawa residence and was silent for 21 seconds before he spoke. What the critics fail to realize is that more was said in those 21 seconds of silence than could ever be said by railing — yet again — against the bellicose president. It was a brilliant response by Trudeau for those who understand nuance, something the Orange Menace in the White House could not pronounce, much less define. The silence was deafening and served to send an obvious message to all but the most obtuse, which would include the 45th president of the United States — the third of a minute of hush was his response, a definitive rebuke to all things Trump, even if Trump and others did not realize it. In other words, the 21 seconds of silence in response to Parry’s question served as the response, translated as, “What do you think I think of Trump’s actions?” Indeed. What else but disgust and contempt and despair can describe what any person with common sense thinks of the words and actions of the president?

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MUSINGS For a prime minister to vocalize the obvious in words Trump can understand serves no purpose other than to provoke an unlearned, unread, uncouth, unhinged Strong Man leader who would revert to his base bully instinct and try, somehow, to punish Canada economically. Trump has done it before, insisting in a conversation with Trudeau that the U.S had a trade deficit with Canada, then boasting to supporters at a fundraising dinner in Missouri that he was lying and had no idea on which side the trade deficit stood. The problem is such lies become headlines and the fake information generated by the most powerful man in the free world then leads to talk, if not implementation, of tariffs and duties that affect working men and women of all stripes in Canada and beyond. So, offer a stunningly effective 21 seconds of silence as what you think of the performance of the president, knowing that message will get across to many? Or say aloud what most know to be true,

but risk having the insecure bully in the White House react in a way that harms Canada? There are times to speak out and there are times to be tactical. At about the same time Trudeau was letting the obvious marinate in silence, Kamloops Coun. Arjun Singh was echoing in a public council meeting the thoughts of so many. “I’m horribly upset by the actions of the U.S. president,” Singh said, referencing Trump’s comments, tweets and actions. That Singh spoke out is good. Skeptics and critics may note that the words of a city councillor are not likely to have much political power in the grand scheme of things, but they matter nonetheless. I was critical of Singh for spending too long on the fence when he was president of the Union of BC Municipalities and was dealing with the controversy involving the organization accepting money from the totalitarian Chinese government in exchange for the government being able to host a reception at the UBCM convention in Vancouver. Like his rebuke of Trump, a comment on China then would have been welcome. We need more politicians like the Arjun Singh we saw at city council this past week, one who speaks out, when necessary, about injustices. We need more politicians like the Justin Trudeau we saw in Ottawa this past week, one who speaks out in a crucially different manner, when necessary, about injustices. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com

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TRUMP INCAPABLE OF COMPASSION Editor: As a Canadian, I tend to not comment on U.S. politics. I am aware of our need for addressing our issues here, north of the border. Yet, recent events evoke a longing to join my voice with other much more articulate cries for justice, especially the voices of my friends, who are hopeful U.S. leaders in the midst of so much disruption and fear. The photo-op of President Donald Trump with a Bible in hand — without permission using St. John’s Episcopal Church across Lafayette Square from the White House as a backdrop while cities are burning — touched a nerve. The president has an opportunity to unify the nation and to begin to address the generational underlying failures of the society. Alas, it is increasingly evident this president does not have an instinct nor intuition on how to act in a way that is constructive and healing. His power has been derived from division and fear. An objective scan of Trump’s tweets (and his official pronouncements, especially when he strays from his written notes) reveals a leader who does not have a source of decency, compassion nor even political wisdom. He is willing to use even deeper wedges in order to solidify his support among those who fear the transition we are clearly in. I must also add that I do not agree with many commentators who argue that criticism of the president’s vitriolic language equates to being supportive of violence, looting and vandalism. We need much better leadership at this time, in full recognition of the unacceptability of the violence and destruction. It is clear that this president is not capable of providing vital direction and unity. He is making things much worse by what he says and does. His actions are, sadly, offering more fuel on the fire. Dan Hines Kamloops

ALL PEOPLE OF COLOUR MATTER Editor: I support Black Lives Matter. My issue is with the wording of this powerful movement. It does not reflect the fact that the all lives of peoples of colour matter. Almost all people of colour have experienced discrimination, bigotry, prejudice and/or violence at some time in their lives. People of colour are targeted because they are visible. Remember Colten Bushie. Remember Jaskamal Singh Lail. Remember Eishia Husdon. Remember Jason Collins. Remember Sean Thompson. Remember Regis Korchiniski Paquet. Remember D’Andre Campbell. Remember Randy Cochrane. Remember Manchuar Madut. Remember Greg Richie. Remember Chad Williams. Remember Nicholas Gibbs. Remember Josephine Pelletier. And the list goes on and on and on. Please visit the website pyriscence.ca to see a complete list of Canadians whose lives should have mattered, but who died at the hands of police. The sad fact is, many of these people suffered from mental illness. They should have been dealt with

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in a very different way. Let’s not limit this movement to black lives. Let’s include all people of colour and acknowledge the fact the lives of all peoples of colour matter. I mean no disrespect to George Floyd, the black man who died last month at the

Editor: Thank you so much to the lovely lady who drove my husband and I home from Royal Inland Hospital on June 1. We had stood outside, waiting for a taxi for 45 minutes. A lady overheard us talking about the long wait and

offered to drive us home to Brocklehurst. The lovely angel drove us home and waited until we were safe inside. She would not take any compensation and asked only that we pay her kindness forward to people in need.

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hands of police in Minneapolis. He suffered the ultimate loss — his life — because he was black. His is the face of why the lives of all peoples of colours matter. Carolyn Fisher Kamloops

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i, my name is Mike O’Reilly and I am a white, privileged male. Even writing that down gives me the chills. The tragic death of George Floyd has sent a tidal wave around the globe — and here in Kamloops. While some of the footage of police brutality in the U.S. over the last 12 days is difficult to watch, I force myself to do so. I force myself to watch the harsh reality of the brutality and racism that is happening in my own backyard. I force myself to watch it so that maybe, just maybe, I can try to understand. Alas, I can’t. I have learned to understand that I will never understand. Racism lives on every day in our city and it is our job as citizens to call out our friends, family, neighbours and colleagues when we hear it, when we see it and when we notice it. It is our job to step in and

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CITY HALL stand up for the victims. I was on a Zoom call a month ago with 10 business leaders from around the community and one person brought up the “awkward” topic of hearing about racism in our business community. While I won’t go into the specifics of the conversation, I bring it up because it was awkward. And that is precisely the point. We can’t allow these conversations to continue to feel awkward. We need to discuss these things whenever we can.

We, as a community and as individuals, need to continue having the awkward conversations. You know, the conversations about racism, politics, sexuality, sexism and religion, to name a few. While doing so may feel awkward at first, my hope is that with practise, it will get easier and these open conversations will become part of our “new normal.” I believe that only after conversation can we begin to try to understand how we can be better and that we must do better. My name is Mike O’Reilly and I am a white, privileged male who will continue to try to understand — and I will do better.

Mike O’Reilly is a Kamloops councillor. His email address is moreilly@kamloops.ca. Council columns appear monthly in the print edition of KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com. To comment on this column, email editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SPEND GAS TAX CASH ON ROADS Editor: The city is set to receive $3.8 million in gas tax revenue. How about we all lobby our council members so they actually spend it on fixing our roads instead of something

unrelated, such as basketball courts. For all the taxes we pay on a litre of gas, it would be nice if some of it went to maintaining our roads. The streets in Kamloops

get worse every year and the repairs become less complete because the city is not appropriately designating funds. Fred Bugden Kamloops

PAY RAISE IN SENATE OUTLANDISH Editor: Conservative Senate leader Don Plett, Independent Senators Group leader Yuen Pau Woo and Canadian Senators Group leader Scott Tannas agreed to a $10,100 pay raise for the chairs of the Senate’s selection committee, which met

twice — for less than an hour each time. These supposed representatives of the people must be castigated for their untimely, foolish and selfish decision. I believe these people have a paucity of morality and ethics and blatant disregard of

co-citizens, especially under the current health and financial constraints. Why no MPs, provincial premiers, usually loquacious politicians or news outlets are pushing back on this defies credulity. Ivan Somlai Kamloops

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Editor: Its been more than a week since we witnessed the moments of silence from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when asked a question about U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to use the military to quell protests. We have heard concerns and frustration, with some saying Trudeau’s 21 seconds of silence before speaking showed weak leadership. I think our prime minister

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showed wisdom in his answer. It is time to pull people together. It is time to listen. Trudeau’s silence was, in fact, a message directed at Trump. We are watching, with our eyes wide open, a president who is out of touch with his people, with his allies and with the world. This is not the time for slings and arrows. Karl Wolfe Kamloops

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LOCAL NEWS Dionte Jelks at right during his time with the Kamloops Broncos community football organization. His brother, Darius Jelks, and cousin, Maurice Jelks, were killed on May 31 while driving through protests on the south side of Chicago. Kamloops Community Football Society board members are raising money for the Jelks family. ALLEN DOUGLAS/ KTW FILE PHOTO

Former city football coach in mourning over deaths MARTY HASTINGS

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Kamloops Community Football Society board members are raising money for the family of former coach Dionte Jelks, whose brother and cousin were murdered recently in Chicago. Dionte Jelks’ brother, Darius Jelks, 31, and cousin Maurice Jelks, 39, were killed on May 31 while driving through protests on the south side of Chicago. “They were driving back to my mom’s house and they were stopped at a stoplight in the middle of a lot of looting,” Jelks, 42, told Cindy E. Harnett of the Victoria Times Colonist. “They were both shot in the car right there on the street in broad daylight. It could have been anybody.” Jelks, who now lives on Vancouver Island, doesn’t know who killed them. George Floyd, a black man, was killed while being arrested on May 25 by Minneapolis Police officers. Four officers — Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao — were fired and have since been charged with murder-related counts. Video of the arrest shows Chauvin pressing his knee into Floyd’s neck for many minutes as Floyd complained he could not breathe. Floyd then stopped breathing and died. His death has sparked protests across the U.S., some peaceful and others tinged with violence.

A GoFundMe campaign to help the family of Jelks can be found online at https:// ca.gofundme.com/f/supportdionte-jelks-and-his-family Jelks cannot be by his mother’s side when she buries her son and nephew. The former community football Broncos’ coach returned to Chicago in October for the funeral of a nephew who died by suicide, but will not make the trip amid the pandemic. “She’s broken up. She’s into pieces,” Jelks told CBC News when speaking about his mother. “It’s so hard for me to even talk to her, to comfort her. I don’t have the words to say to her.” “If you look at the articles, another cousin passed away not long ago and she [Jelks’ mother] used her savings to lay him to rest,” Brandi Thring, a Kamloops Community Football Society board member, told KTW. Jelks, who grew up on the south side of Chicago, wants to bring two nephews, including the six-year-old son of his dead brother, from Chicago to Vancouver Island to live with his family. The Kamloops Community Football Society is planning a bottle drive to raise money it will send to Jelks, who coached the Broncos for about four years. “We want to do something. They do so much for their community and are such a huge part of so many lives here in Kamloops, on and off the field,” Thring said. “He is a much-loved and

well-respected member of the football community, as are his three boys and his wife. He told the boys he was leaving at our 2018 year-end banquet. Everyone was in tears.” Anyone wishing to donate cans and bottles can find the Kamloops Community Football Society on Facebook. Send a message to arrange collection. “With his sense of humour, he was always reminding the boys, ‘Go home, do the laundry for your mom. Make her a cup of tea. She works hard for you,’” Thring said. “He was just involved in every part of their lives.” Jelks was 30 when he moved to Canada from the U.S., in part to escape systemic racism and violence. He was hired as principal of Skeetchestn Community School in Savona in 2015, at which point he joined the Broncos’ ranks. In 2019, Jelks moved to Vancouver Island and took a job as principal of Ladysmith intermediate school. Jelks lives in Langford and coaches the Victoria Spartans football team. “At times, you know, I sit with my wife and I’m like, ‘You know, I should be there, you know, helping,’ but on the other hand, you know, I want to break the cycle and have my kids be raised the right way,” Jelks told the Times Colonist. “It’s like a no-win situation and it just tears me apart all constantly.”

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The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t sunk an Indigenous canoe-building project now in its sophomore year at Brocklehurst middle school. Last year, students in the Grade 8 traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) class carved a cottonwood tree into a dugout canoe with Secwépemc carver Frank Marchand, launching it at Quaaout Lodge in the Shuswap for the maiden voyage. This year, the school obtained three logs to be carved — two for the Grade 8 class and one for a Grade 9 class. While the COVID-19 pandemic kept students out of the classroom, it hasn’t impeded progress on the canoes, which are now nearing completion. Since spring break, Marchand has continued carving the canoes without the students, who have been following the progress online via Google Classroom, where they have been observing the work and receiving weekly video updates from Marchand.

Teacher Brenda Celesta told KTW students returning to school in June are not allowed to help carve due to physical-distancing protocols and other pandemic-related precautions within the school, but she noted there are some students in the building working on various subjects who are able to drop by and observe the progress during their breaks. Celesta said she is still working out details of this year’s canoe launch, which may be available via Zoom. The goal of the carving project — a one-of-a-kind endeavour in School District 73 — is to revive and share the traditional skill. Cottonwood canoes were part of Secwépemc traditional culture and were also used by Voyageurs and early settlers in the territory. Traditionally in the Okanagan and the Shuswap territories, cottonwood canoes were the main method of transportation, Marchand told APTN News during an earlier interview. “We never had horses, so we transported the elders via a canoe,” Marchand said. “Berries and dried meats and stuff like that were also transported by canoe.”

This is the how the first Indigenous canoe-building project began at Brocklehurst middle school.

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Sundhu on racism in Canada: Plenty still to do MICHAEL POTESTIO

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Canada — and its justice system — has a long way to go in addressing racial inequality, according to human rights lawyer and former judge Bill Sundhu. On Monday, the Rotary Club of Kamloops invited Sundhu to speak via Zoom at its regular meeting. Sundhu’s appearance came after the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd at the hands of that city’s police, sparking unrest across the U.S. and protests across Canada, including a rally in downtown Kamloops last week. During that rally, a black woman who has lived in Kamloops for five years said she is afraid to let her children go out on their own, due

BILL SUNDHU to concerns they will be discriminated against. She added she is also that fearful of the justice system. Asked about the shortcomings of the Canadian justice system and what can be done to improve it when it comes to racism, Sundhu told KTW there have been improvements in recent years, but noted there is still work to do. “Judges are people, prosecutors are people, defence lawyers are people — we have our own prejudice and blind spots — so it’s the task of each of us in the justice system to try and educate ourselves, listen carefully, so we don’t inadvertently say or do things or overlook important factors when it comes to issues such as race, ethnicity and gender is another area,” Sundhu said, noting the police is another branch of the justice system to take into account. Citing progress in the justice system, Sundhu said there has been more

diversity amongst judges and that there has been more of an emphasis on judicial education about systemic and unconscious bias. He also noted the Supreme Court of Canada’s requirement of judges to ask deeper questions about an Indigenous individual’s background when sentencing, to better understand the underlying circumstances of an offence. “That doesn’t mean you get a discount if you’re Indigenous,” Sundhu said. “It’s a way to address simplistic and perhaps prejudice stereotype approaches that have been reflected by judicial sentencing in the past.” Sundhu said another huge part of criminal offending stems from drug and alcohol addictions, pointing out there needs to be a deeper discussion in Canada about how drugs are dealt with. Sundhu told the Rotarians that people cannot remain silent and allow racism or discrimination to be expressed in society, arguing Canadians often overlook their own biases, given Canada’s reputation as a more tolerant country than its southern neighbour. “We Canadians have no right to feel complacency, or superior to Americans as we are prone to do,” he said. Sundhu also noted historical discriminatory policies, such as residential schools that didn’t all close until 1996, an overrepresentation of First Nations inmates in Canadian prisons and recent Canadian statistics that indicate people of colour are often more targeted by police and earn less than white people. Sundhu said there’s a view amongst some that racism is the product of a bygone era and occurrences of it are dismissed as rare, lacking merit and/or being an overdose of political correctness. But, he said, racism today is often more subtle than it was in the past. Asked what Kamloopsians can do to proactively address racism, Sundhu said it starts with how people act with

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On Friday, city staff were planting a tree in the park as part of a multi-year arboretum project to educate the public about trees and how they benefit the environment. Parks manager Jeff Putnam said Kelowna company Precision Radar Scanning was paid $2,500 to conduct ground-penetrating radar in mid-May.

The work is unique JESSICA WALLACE and took about a day STAFF REPORTER tojessica@kamloopsthisweek.com complete at the Old Men’s Provincial A city on contractor Cemetery Sixth has completed groundAvenue, just south of penetrating radar work Columbia Street. toThe identify remains cemetery is a buried beneath an old large grassy field with unmarked mature treescemetery and home the Sagebrush toinmore than 1,000 neighbourhood unmarked graves,and work date is now underway which back to the to turn theand area into a Gold Rush the city’s tree museum.in 1893. incorporation

On Friday, city staff With stone grave were planting a tree markers beneath the in the park as part of a grass, archival records multi-year arboretum show the location and project to educate name of each burial. the public about “They took thistrees and how device andthey theybenefit covered the environment. every square inch of our ParksAvenue manager Jeff Sixth cemetery Putnam and, fromsaid thatKelowna inforcompany Precision mation, what they’ve Radar was done is Scanning they developed $2,500 to conduct apaid report and the report ground-penetrating shows us where the radar in mid-May. anomalies are, at pres-

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Mosquito control work around Kamloops has concluded and the regional district’s contractor thinks Kamloops has a shot at a fairly mild year if the river water levels continue to recede. BWP Consulting has held the mosquito control contract in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District for the past 21 years. The company started in 1996, first doing forest health work before bidding on the mosquito control contract in the TNRD in 1999. The company’s owner, Cheryl Phippen, made herself into a mosquito expert and has been wrangling the bug in B.C. ever since. Phippen said so far, it’s been a good year, with few concern calls and low counts of mosquitoes found in trap sites around the region. “It just remains to be seen here over the next couple of weeks because of the flood waters,” she said. As of Monday morning, Phippen and her 14 employ-

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ees had completed treatment of the 450 known mosquito development sites in the TNRD. Those sites are mosquito larval habitats ranging from permanent ponds to depressions that fill up with water when rivers and creeks surge with spring runoff, such as old oxbows or fields. To treat these sites, Phippen said larvicide is applied via helicopter, and anything that a pilot can’t reach is done by hand. Treatment areas close to Kamloops include areas near

Domtar and west to the water treatment plant on the south side of the river, an area near Cinnamon Ridge on the north side of the river and a “nasty trench” in the middle of Rabbit Island that often becomes loaded with larvae, according to Phippen. Despite treatments nearby, Phippen said residents of Brocklehurst are likely to be the worst hit by mosquitoes, due to the Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area along the river, which cannot be treated with larvicide due to

its status as a bird sanctuary. “There is a lot of habitat out there that we aren’t allowed to treat. It’s kind of an imaginary line drawn in the dirt where we can’t treat,” Phippen said. Martin Dickson, the TNRD environmental service coordinator, said treatments are typically done after the rivers have peaked. “What we like to do is let the water get to its peak, and then it’ll flood and seep into as many low-lying areas as it can, and then when it starts to drop, it’s cut off from the river,” he said. Dickson said the efficacy of the treatment depends on the rate at which the water comes down from the mountains. “In a perfect year, you get that one peak, the water subsides, you hit those established sites and we’re done with it,” he said. Once adult mosquitoes begin to emerge, the opportunity to control their population has passed, so Dickson encourages residents to report sites where they might emerge by calling the TNRD’s 24-hour mosquito advisory line at 250-372-5700.

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A Kamloops man described in detail on Monday having the word “rat” cut into his chest by a pair of alleged gangland enforcers now standing trial on assault charges — an incident described by police as “particularly savage.” Jeremy Bellows and Ricky Dennis are charged with aggravated assault, break and

enter, unlawful confinement and intimidation of a witness. The pair was arrested in connection with a violent incident two years ago at a North Kamloops house notorious for criminal activity and police responses. Bellows and Dennis, both 34, are accused of attacking 27-year-old Matt Carstairs at 414 Royal Ave. on Aug. 21, 2018. Carstairs described the incident in B.C.

Supreme Court on Monday. Photos of his injuries, which also included a large cut on his face, were shown to court and filed as exhibits. In a statement to police three days after the attack, Carstairs said the perpetrators were named “Jeremy and Ricky.” Court heard Carstairs lived at the Royal Avenue address when the attack took place.

This house at 414 Royal Ave. became notorious for its residents’ and visitors’ penchant for attracting police. It was demolished in 2019. MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTW FILE

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TheWhat Boardis of Zoning Directors Amendment of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing in the TNRD BoardBylaw No. room, 4th Floor - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, to consider proposed Bylaws 2714 and 2715. 2714, 2020?

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What is Zoning No. along rezoning 4.5Amendment ha of a 7.96Bylaw ha parcel 2714, 2020? 97C, as shown shaded on Highway It amends Zoning Bylaw by Rural rezoning adjacent map, from2400 RL-1: to4.5 MH-1: ha of a 7.96 ha parcel along Highway 97C, as Manufactured Home Park. If passed, it shown shaded on adjacent map, from RL-1: will enable redevelopment of a Rural to MH-1: Manufactured Home Park. If manufactured home park for ~60 MH passed, it will enable redevelopment of a manuspaces AND the remaining factured home parkby for rezoning ~60 MH spaces AND by 3.46 the ha remaining northern 3.46 portion to SH-1: Small rezoning ha northern portion Holding zone, to ensure minimum parcel to SH-1: Small Holding zone, to ensure miniarea is met the for remainder. mum parcel areafor is met the remainder.

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property may be affected by the proposed Bylaws be afforded a reasonable Allshall persons who believe that opportunity their interest Legal: Strata Lots A & B, Section 11, Township 22, Range 15, W6M, KDYD, Strata Plan to be heard at the Public Hearing. Additionally, in property may be affected by the K127, together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit they may make written submissions on the matproposed Bylaws shall be afforded a Legal: entitlement of theAstrata lot as shown on Form22, 1 Range 15, W6M, KDYD, Strata Plan Strata Lots & B, Section 11, Township ter of Bylaws 2714 and 2715 (via the options reasonable opportunity to be heard at the K127, together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit below) which must be received at our office Public Hearing. Additionally, written submissions the matter of the strata lot on as shown on Formof1 Bylaws 2714 and 2715 (via the prior to 9:00 a.m. on the 16th day of they June,may 2020.makeentitlement th of June, 2020. Whilemay written options below) which must be received at our office prior to 9:00 a.m. on the 16 day While written submissions are encouraged during this time, anyone wishing to attend the public hearing in person to speak submissions are encouraged during time, wishing to attendaccess the public person to speak do so. Contact Planning Services before the this Hearing to anyone arrange video or telephone to thehearing Hearing.in The entire content of may all do so. Contact Planning Hearing to arrange video or telephone access to the Hearing. The submissions will be made publicServices and form abefore part ofthe the public record for this matter.

entire content of all submissions will be made public and form a part of the public record for this matter.

How do I get more information? Howofdo get moreBylaws information? Copies theIproposed and all supporting documents are available for viewing from June 1, 2020 to 1:15 p.m. the day of Copies of the proposed Bylaws and all supporting documents are available for viewing from June 1, 2020 to 1:15 the Hearing by contacting Planning Services to book a time for a viewing appointment.

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The trial is taking place in a courtroom that has been fitted with plastic barriers separating lawyers, the judge, court staff and witnesses. Gallery seating and courthouse corridors are also marked to comply with physicaldistancing guidelines. Bellows is sitting behind a plastic barrier in the prisoner’s box, while Dennis is appearing via closed-circuit video from Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre. The trial is expected to conclude this week.

Legal: Lot A, Section 7, District Lot 377, Township 21, Range 24, W6M, KDYD, Plan 21950, except Plan 36130

What is Zoning Amendment No. What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw Bylaw No. Legal: Lot A, Section 7, District Lot 377, Township 21, Range 24, W6M, KDYD, Plan 2715, 2020? 2715, 2020? 21950, except Plan 36130 It amends Zoning Bylaw 2400Bylaw by rezoning It amends Zoning 2400 by property at 3222 & 3224 Cahilty Place in Whiterezoning property at 3222 & 3224 Cahilty croft, as shown shaded onas adjacent from on Place in Whitecroft, shownmap, shaded CR-1: Country Residential to a new WR-1: adjacent map, from CR-1: Country Whitecroft Residential zone. If passed, it will Residential to a new WR-1: Whitecroft enable qualifying Whitecroft property owners to Residential zone. If passed, it will wind down building stratas and subdivide into enable qualifying Whitecroft property two fee simple parcels.

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the house was demolished last year. In 2018, Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Simon Pillay told KTW the incident in which Carstairs was cut was disturbing. “The violence used in this crime was particularly savage and we prioritize enforcement on the drug dealers who use violence in our community,” he said. The trial is the first to take place at the Kamloops Law Courts since March, when most legal proceedings in B.C. were halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fewer than 20 per cent of students across the KamloopsThompson school district returned to class last week as partial in-class instruction resumed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Those numbers are below the provincial figures which show about 30 per cent of students across B.C. returned to class The Ministry of Education tasked school districts with creating plans to return to partial, voluntary in-class instruction to close out the 2019-2020 school year as B.C. begins reopening various sectors of the economy. In-person classes officially resumed in Kamloops-Thompson on June 2, with 15 to 18 per cent of K-12 students opting to return to their respective schools. A typical Kamloops-

Thompson elementary classroom has averaged six to 10 students as some 1,200 students between kindergarten and Grade 5 voluntarily attended in-class sessions last week, assistant superintendent Trish Smillie told KTW. Due to the pandemic, student populations from kindergarten to Grade 5 are capped at 50 per cent of normal and attend classes two days a week, while up to 20 per cent of students in grades 6 through 12 classes are allowed to attend one day a week. Student populations vary from school to school, but district-wide, between 22 and 26 per cent of kindergarteners returned, about 20 per cent of all first and fourth graders were back and grades 2 and 3 attendance ranged between 18 and 27 per cent. Grade 6 attendance varied from 11 to 17 per cent and Grade 7 was between eight and 14 per cent.

Amongst the district’s high school-aged students, attendance varied, from about five per cent amongst Grade 9s, to between eight and 14 per cent for Grade 8s, about 10 per cent for Grade 10 and 11 students and seven per cent amongst Grade 12s. Priority learners — those who have special needs or who are children of essential service workers — are in class five days per week. Smillie told KTW the rollout went well around the district, crediting that to the amount of time teachers had upon returning to schools on May 19 to familiarize themselves with safety protocols, such as staggered entry and exits, health screenings and hand-washing protocols. She also said staff also put plenty of care into keeping parents informed about how the return would work, noting initiatives such as instructional videos. “We had a great week

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last week. It was very smooth and we hope as a result of having such a smooth start-up, we’ll continue to engage more and more students over the next few weeks while we’re in school,” Smillie said. KamloopsThompson Teachers’ Association president Laurel Macpherson said there was some initial concerns among teachers in returning to school buildings, but she, too, feels the resumption of instruction has gone well. Macpherson said there is a certain amount of angst that arises when messaging changes to it being safe to return to schools after being told to stay home. “I think that teachers, for the most part, are feeling that the protocols in place are going to keep them safe,” Macpherson said, noting the district has done a good job in addressing any concerns. Classes have resumed

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LOCAL NEWS Deep snowpacks in the North and South Thompson basins this spring had officials bracing for a one-in-20-year flood event. So far, Mother Nature has been kind to the Kamloops region, with only some parts of Rivers Trail impacted. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

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1972 The highest flood levels in the last 100 years in Kamloops came in 1972, when hundreds of area residents were displaced from their homes due to waters that peaked on June 1 at 345.2 metres above sea level. The high waters of 1972 were also deadly. On May 21, an 11-year-old boy drowned after falling into a surging Tranquille Creek west of Kamloops. Seven days later, a 16-year-old boy died after going underwater in a swollen McArthur Island lagoon — then a popular, but unsupervised swimming hole for area youngsters. The following week, on June 7, a Salmon Arm man drowned in Magna Bay after his bulldozer plunged into the water while he was working on flood-mitigation measures. The rising waterways of 1972 flooded hundreds of basements and caused cabins to float away from camps in the North Thompson. According to reporting from the time in the Kamloops Daily Sentinel, “sightseers” looking to catch a glimpse of the high water were subject to “arrest or conscription for sandbagging.” But the floods of 1972 are best remembered for a devastating event that took place on June 1, the day the water peaked, in the Oak Hills trailer park in Westsyde. A 150-foot section of an earthen berm burst, sending a flow of water into the trailer park and leaving it underneath about five feet of water. According to the Sentinel, about 600 residents were displaced from their Oak Hills homes. In the days that followed, residents used boats to access their property and gather belongings. 1999 In 1999, snowpack levels and weather combined to create a potentially dangerous situation for the Kamloops area. Forecasts predicted high water that could have approached 1972 levels. That was not the case, but the water was high — peaking on June 24 at 344.7 metres above sea level, just shy of 1948 numbers and a half-metre short of 1972 measurements. Preparations for the 1999 flood began in mid-May, with sandbag supplies delivered to low-lying areas. An earthen berm was also constructed along Schubert Drive and, in mid-June, storm drains were sealed to prevent potential backup.

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The Kamloops Covid Meal Train program has delivered more than 16,000 meals over the past two months to city residents in need. Co-ordinator Glenn Hilke, who works with the organizing non-profit Lived Experience Community, described the meal train as a “very unique” community and grassroots mobile meal distribution program. Hilke said the meal train came about as other agencies in town shut down due to the pandemic, either because their spaces did not allow for operations to continue or because their volunteers were those particularly vulnerable to the disease. “And all of a sudden, you’re faced with a number of very important nutrition connections for people, whether they’re homeless, seniors, disabled or just people who are in poverty, it’s off the table,” he said. The meal train depends on support from individuals, families, communities, restaurants and food stores, all of whom donate food to the cause. The food is then made into meals by volunteers at a number of sites around town — any certified space with a commercial kitchen, such as the Kamloops Alliance Church in North Kamloops, which Hilke said has been “instrumental” with making breakfasts lately.

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just about ran out of everything. I put the call out on the Facebook page, and then I opened my door the next morning and there’s hundreds of dollars worth of food out there.” — GLENN HILKE

The Smorgasbord Deli downtown is the other key player in getting breakfasts served, providing 100 cups of oatmeal and muffins every day for the past month, Hilke said. Tim Hortons has also been helping in the feeding effort, with the provision of free lunches. So far, Hilke said, the program has at best had five days worth of food to make meals, but there have been shortages, too. “The other day, we just about ran out of everything and I put the call out on the Facebook page, and then I opened my door the next morning and there’s hundreds of dollars worth of food out there,” he said. The group organizes itself on Facebook, on a group page named Kamloops Covid Meal

Train. Its donors have a couple of options when it comes to getting food into the right hands. One is to drop it off on Hilke’s own porch — a place that has come to be known as “the donation station,” he said. “That’s been quite a magical space,” he told KTW, noting another option is for meal train drivers to pick up the donations. Hilke said an eight-member team of drivers is responsible for distributing food and meals across the city. In terms of volunteers, that’s what the organization needs more of right now. “It’s not a very complicated process, but one that does require a couple of hours of training before you go out,” he said. Food donations are also needed and those interested can join and reach out on the group’s Facebook page for more information. Monetary donations can also be made to the Kamloops Food Policy Council, which is working in partnership with the program. Those donations can be made online at canadahelps.org, with a tax receipt available. Hilke hopes that soon he will be out of business and a permanent solution can be found among agencies involved to set a standard for food security in the city. “The food policy’s [council] position is that, based on the geography and culture of Kamloops, there should be three meals a day available on both sides of the river,” he said.

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Glenn Hilke meets with some friends in downtown Kamloops. Hilke, the Covid Meal Train co-ordinator who works with the organizing non-profit Lived Experience Community, described the meal train as a “very unique” community and grassroots mobile meal distribution program. To get involved, search Kamloops Covid Meal Train on Facebook.

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hat do an engineer, a farmer, an office manager and a veterinarian have in common? They’re just a few of the people who volunteer for Kamloops Search and Rescue. People often think that to be a search and rescue volunteer you must also be a first responder such as a paramedic or firefighter, but what you really must be is someone who enjoys the outdoors and wants to help people. Aside from that, everyone brings something different to the team. It’s when we all come together with our different backgrounds and skillsets we can do amazing things, and it’s these different experiences and skillsets that make us strong as a team. Our volunteers bring survival and outdoor skills to every training and task, but it’s also a variety of other skills which help our society function day to day. We have people who are great at dealing with vehicle maintenance, people who are skilled with data and financial matters, IT specialists, organizers, teachers and many helping hands willing to jump in and help wherever is needed. There is constantly action happening behind the scenes and it’s volunteers making it all happen. When a call for help comes in, all of this hard work helps to make sure we can respond to that call. We are grateful to have so many volunteers willing to go that extra mile to help prepare the team for success. We’re always looking for new members who want to help out as well. If you’re interested in adding your skills to the team visit KSAR.ca/join. We also want to thank the Cooper Family Foundation for their ongoing support and to the community at large. Please stay safe and healthy; follow provincial guidelines including social distancing, explore locally and wash your hands frequently.

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LOCAL NEWS The June 4 anti-racism rally in downtown Kamloops attracted hundreds of people. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com to see dozens of photos and videos. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

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he issue couldn’t be cancelled. What started last week as a large gath-

ering of young and old — many wearing pandemic-related face masks and holding signs around the Rotary Bandshell in Riverside Park without any sort of direction — quickly became organized when five women of

colour took to the stage. People of all ages had ventured to the downtown park to take part in the protest against racism and the deaths of people of colour at the hands of police.

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In addressing the large crowd without a microphone, the quintet that opened the floor spoke out against discrimination, led chants and sent out calls for justice. From there, more people felt compelled to share their thoughts. Ellora Sundhu told the crowd she had never been more proud of her community, a nod to the large turnout of hundreds of people, noting as a lifelong Kamloopsian, she sometimes feels lonely being the only person of colour in a room. “I guess me coming up here and kind of shaking and saying my words are kind of my therapy,” she said. Sundhu said Canada isn’t immune to racism, noting the Chinese head tax, the Indian Act and Japanese internment camps as examples. Tim Unaegbu, who teaches physical education at Kamloops Christian School, said he wasn’t planning to speak, but felt compelled to once in attendance. “I was shaking. I was itching to go up there,” Unaegbu told KTW. “Until racism is cancelled, this will not be cancelled,” Unaegbu

told the crowd. He also shared a couple of instances in which he felt racially profiled by Kamloops Mounties — once when he was pulled over and his passenger, who was also black, was asked to produce his ID, and another in which he was pulled over and an officer said he wanted to make sure Unaegbu’s vehicle wasn’t stolen because one of the licence plate bolts was missing. “Not everyone is like that, but it’s here. It’s in Kamloops — it is,” Unaegbu said. Kamloops resident Les Carty also shared his story from two years ago, on March 21, 2018, when he was held at gunpoint in his own yard by an RCMP officer who thought Carty was trying to break into his own shed in his downtown backyard. “People are unhappy with the situation of black men and women, Indigenous women and people of colour getting murdered at the hands of law enforcement for no other reason than the way they look,” Carty said. Miranda Dick, who is Secwépemc, was one of the five women who took to the stage to lead the rally, welcoming

people and asking them to express themselves. Dick said the platform needed to be filled and said she took to the stage because she believes in justice where justice is needed. Local realtor Alisa Hopkins joined Dick — who she did not know — on stage to lead the rally. Hopkins said she was humbled by the crowd’s respect and attention. “We all want the injustices to stop,” she said. Hopkins, whose father is AfricanAmerican and whose mother is FrenchCanadian, said she saw how people stared at her parents when she was growing up. “I myself don’t see it as much because I’m not a visible minority … but I’m still asked where am I from,” Hopkins told KTW, noting that while not everyone asks the question in a negative way, the narrative needs to change. On a whim, the rally then organized itself into a march from Riverside Park to the Kamloops RCMP detachment about six blocks away. Dick, who helped lead the march, said it

was important to have the crowd’s messages heard at the detachment and throughout the downtown core. Following more speeches and chants, protesters marched back to Riverside Park with a police escort. Carty said the turnout showed people are stepping up to the plate and doing more than simply saying they aren’t racist. “You need to be anti-racist, you need to be a voice to stop this and today really proved that,” Carty said. “I felt the love today from everybody in the audience. They saw me today. They just didn’t see a black man with dreadlocks.” Speaking on the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, the incident that sparked last week’s event in Kamloops and mass protests and unrest across the United States, Unaegbu said it was a tragedy, but nothing new. He said he isn’t sure what clicked for people, but hopes to see change. “It won’t finish in my generation, but maybe for the younger generation there might be some change,” he said.

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Are you being abused? HERE IS HOW TO TELL SOMEONE AND GET HELP YOU NEED Abuse is a difficult and emotional topic to talk about. Often people are fearful, humiliated or ashamed when they find themselves in an abusive relationship. It takes courage for people experiencing abuse to reach out and start the conversation to find the support they need. Remember, no one deserves to be abused or mistreated. Consider telling someone you trust and someone who will listen and support you. You can tell a family member or relative, a friend or neighbour, a lawyer or accountant, staff at a community centre, seniors’ centre or seniors’ group, clergy/faith leader, doctor, victims’ services worker and police. Consider bringing a friend with you when you decide to speak with someone about the abuse. Pick a time when you will have privacy and do not feel

rushed. Choose a place where you are safe and won’t be interrupted. Describe what has been happening and who is abusing you and by what means. Some forms of abuse include pushing, slapping, shoving, threatening, yelling, saying hurtful, untrue and unkind things, ignoring a person and making it difficult for a person to get adequate food, shelter and medicine. Other forms of abuse can include somebody using another person’s money with-

out permission, denying a person access to their money, forcing a person to sign a power of attorney or will, forcing a person to sign over their house, forcing a person to divulge their PIN number and bank account information, prohibiting a person from visiting friends/family or having them visit, forbidding a person from using the telephone to speak with friends or family. The Seniors Abuse and Information Line is a safe, confidential place for older adults and those who care about them to talk to someone about situations where they feel they are being abused or mistreated, or to receive information about elder abuse prevention. Call, toll-free, 1-866-4371940. The line is open daily (except holidays) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The website is at http:// seniorsfirstbc.ca/programs/ sail.

ABOUT THE DAY World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was developed and launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. Its executive director at that time, Alison Leaney, was invited to speak at the United Nations for the launch. WEAAD activities are intended to bring greater recognition of abuse and neglect of older adults in British Columbia or wherever they live, and to highlight the need for prevention and community involvement in a response to the issue. WEAAD works to give abuse and neglect of seniors a relevance that will sustain and move prevention efforts forward throughout the year and for years to come.

More help is available If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, dial 9-1-1. In non-emergency situations, there are many organizations that can help abused or neglected seniors or their friends and family get help and protection. Neglect and self-neglect are also forms of abuse. Self-neglect happens when a senior lives in a way that puts his or her own health, safety or well-being at risk. The government of B.C. has developed an information kit to

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Welcome to Startup Story, a six-part series in which we will follow a new business through its startup and the trials and tribulations of a new venture over the course of a year. This is a collaborative venture between Venture Kamloops’ VK Accelerate Program and Kamloops This Week. The first two stories were published in December 2019 and February of this year and can be read online at kamloopsthisweek.com. The featured business has purchased an advertising package in Kamloops This Week as part of its participation. Franca Muraca had started her business just months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. While other sectors have seen closures or large reductions in business due to physical-distancing rules, Muraca Notary Public was experiencing the opposite and saw business pick up. “It’s very unusual given what the circumstances have been,” Muraca said. Muraca started her business

late last year, but by the first quarter of 2020, her office was the only one open when two other notaries in town closed for about a month after the pandemic was declared. She even hired a second conveyancer months ahead of when she thought she would need one. “It went from being the newest kid on the block to the only kid on the block,” Muraca said. Due to the pandemic, people

seem more concerned with getting important documents in order, Muraca said, adding she didn’t want to have to turn anyone away despite being so busy. But with unpredictable opportunity also came new challenges. Muraca said she had requests from seniors to do house calls, which could not be done due to COVID-19, but the most difficult part of adapting to the

new normal was navigating bank closures, shorter operating hours at branches and reduced staff levels. “For me to deposit trust monies or any banking I have to do when deals close, now all of a sudden I was standing in line at the bank,” Muraca said. She said she was often left scrambling to find places to deposit in person around town. “All of that was part of the challenge of remaining open because people are still coming to you, going. ‘I need to get this done.’ It was a ton of managing expectations,” Muraca said. According to BC Notaries Association, notaries across the province are fielding more inquiries from people wanting to ensure they and their families have the necessary legal documents in place in the event they become too ill to make their own decisions, in response to the pandemic.

Muraca said she her office has fielded numerous calls from people asking about estate planning, wills and powers of attorney, noting that mortgage refinancing has become common work during the pandemic as interest rates dropped and people want to lock in a better five-year rate. If someone had told her when she started six months ago that she would be the only notary operating in Kamloops for part of 2020, Muraca said she never would have believed it. In staying open during the pandemic, physical distancing and added hygiene measures had to be implemented. Muraca and her assistant work in the office, while the two other employees work remotely. “Most people that I’ve seen have been incredibly grateful that I remained open and also pretty respectful.” she said. “When we asked if they could wash their hands or sanitize, they’ve been great [about it].” Muraca said she feels the business will weather the COVID-19 storm. “You control the parts of it you can control and the other parts you just have to manage as best you can,” she said.

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All would have undoubtedly offered a fabulous history lesson for us first-time visitors. There are also lots of actionpacked options that would help burn off the cruise food calories. We could have explored Corfu via mountain bike and pedalled to the picturesque villages of San Marcos, hiked from sea level up Bella Vista Hill, where we’d be rewarded with a stunning panorama, or zigzagged through olive groves and vineyards in a four-wheel drive. Yes, there are many pastimes to choose from on this beautiful Greek island. However, after doing so many fabulous tours over the last eight days, we just needed to chill. There are some pretty awesome beaches here, but with five cruise ships in port, the decision was an easy one.

Choosing which sandy strip to splay out on was not so simple. The long sandy shoreline of Dassia, just 12 kilometres from the town core, boasts a lineup of water sports and restaurants. Just a little farther is Ipos, where we could go diving. The pebbled Barbati Beach is fronted with an array of beach bars that lure the locals. One of the most popular, Glyfada, has it all — recliners, umbrellas, water toys and even beach volleyball. It sounded perfect. While the masses wove their way of out of the cruise terminal, the four of us hailed a taxi, bound for the other direction. Kontoglialos Beach is just a little farther, our taxi driver George tells us. It’s truly a piece of heaven. While scooting along

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Brought to you by Cains Independent Grocer We started it — you continue it. If you are in school, between kindergarten and Grade 7, here is your chance to add to our story. Read the story below and send in the final chapter. Limit your submission to 120 words. Perhaps your tale will be added! A prize may await! Email to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com. Having to stay home every day because of the pandemic is so boring for Jack and his sister, Ruby. They are twins, but don’t look alike. But they do think alike and both decided to explore Peterson Creek Park behind their house once their homework was done. “Quick, let’s go now, before mom makes us do chores!” Jack said. The siblings ran through the backyard and into Peterson Creek just before mom could stop them. There, in the park, Jack and Ruby crossed a familiar bridge, but then saw a trail that seemed new to them. Peering down the trail, which was crowded with trees, they saw a coyote and a skunk. Were the animals waiting for the kids to follow them? And did Jack and Ruby really hear the coyote and skunk calling their names? Jack looked at Ruby. Ruby looked at Jack. Then the kids slowly walked toward the coyote and skunk. (The next part was written by Skylar Jahnke, who is in Grade 7.) The coyote and skunk waited as the children approached before turning and walking off. Jack stopped, confused, until the coyote turned and gave a beckoning flick of his tail. Ruby ran before Jack, a smile spreading from cheek to cheek as she chased after the animals. Jack followed, wearing a curious grin. After a while of walking and the animals looking to see if they were still being followed, their guidance led the group to a tucked-away meadow. “Pretty!” Ruby squealed. They played for hours. The kids forgot all their worries as time passed.

The fantasy was broken. They heard their mother calling. Ruby waved goodbye. “We’ll see you tomorrow!” Jack giggled before taking his twin’s hand and walking away. (The next part was written by Annabella Kidd, who is in Grade 7.) As Jack and Ruby headed on their way home, they both heard branches snapping behind them. “Did you hear that?” Jack asked Ruby. “Yes,” Ruby replied, thinking of the worst. The two started to walk faster until they finally made it home. They walked into the house, looking for their mom, who called them just minutes earlier. Ruby had a very uncomfortable feeling in the pit of her stomach when, all of a sudden, the twins heard the glass shatter from an upstairs window. “RUNNN!!!!” Jack shouted. Ruby and Jack made a run for the door sprinting away from the house without turning back. Somehow, they found themselves face to face with the coyote and skunk once again. (The next part was written by Benjamin Johnson, who is in Grade 6.) They realized they were back at the fox and the skunk and they slowed their sprint to a jog, then to a walk. After about three seconds of animals following them, they both yelled, “You guys did it, didn’t you? You probably got some burglars to follow you to our home!” The animals gave them that wicked smile that always read, “Yes, you got me, but you won’t be going anywhere.” Then both of the animals put on the evilest face Jack

and Ruby had ever seen. Suddenly, out of nowhere, three masked men and one masked woman came from bushes. “I’m assuming she’s the leader,” thought Ruby. (The next part was written by Kiera McGrath , who is in Grade 5.) Just then, Jack tried to run, but one of the men caught him. “How will we get away?” thought Ruby, who knew her brother was thinking the same thing. At that same moment, there was a loud crash. They looked to where they heard the sound and saw the twins’ mother. “Sorry I was late,” said their mom to the masked people. That’s when the masked lady spoke up, in an icy voice: “That’s fine, boss.” Ruby and Jack gasped and looked over at their mom. She smiled back an evil smile and laughed in a cruel way that made Ruby shiver. “I’ll take them now,” their mom said. And with that, she grabbed them by the arms. (The next part was written by Greyson Adenstedt, who is in Grade 4.) Just then, their “mother” took them into the living room, tied them up and loaded them into the car. “What are you doing?” Jack asked their mom. She just grinned and looked back at them in her rearview mirror. They got out at some sort of alleyway with four dumpsters and their mother said, “The coast is clear.” And with that, three giant men flew out of the dumpsters and said, “What’s shaking, boss?” “I’ve got the kids. Do you have the cut?”

their mother asked. “It’s right here,” said the biggest man and handed her a pile of money. Their mom took the money and handed over the kids. The men gagged the children. Jack and Ruby needed to escape. (The next part was written by Ethan Lange, who is in Grade 4.) The three men took Jack and Ruby into a forest. For some reason, Jack and Ruby both recognized this area. “Had they been here before?” Jack wondered. “All right, untie the kids,” said the biggest man. “Sure thing, boss,” said one of the smaller men. Ruby and Jack both thought the same thing — they thought mom was the boss. Ruby hit the men as she got untied and Jack did the same. “Let’s get out of here!” they both exclaimed. They ran and ran and, all of a sudden, the skunk and coyote appeared and defended them from the men. The skunk sprayed, while the coyote made a strange howl-like noise. Then the coyote looked at the children as he was saying, “We’ve got your back!” (The next part was written by Blaike Hansen, who is in Grade 4.) Ruby and Jack were really confused. Ruby whispered to Jack, “Weren’t the skunk and coyote evil?” Jack shrugged. One of the men fell. ”Oops!” said the skunk with a chuckle.The remaining men ran away. Jack got a stick and poked

the man in the throat. He also poked him in the eye, the chest and the ribs. He even stuck the stick in the man’s ear! “Ew! Earwax!” said both Ruby and the coyote. “Hehehe, we both said it!” Ruby said with a laugh. They walked north. “OK, so we need to head to the Shamaz Mountains,” said Jack “Why?” asked the skunk. The coyote rolled her eyes at the skunk. “So they can get to their Dad’s for safety,” said the coyote, sarcastically. Jack and Ruby smiled. OK, KIDS, TIME TO SUBMIT THE FINAL CHAPTER AND WRAP UP THIS STORY. HOW DOES IT END? TELL US IN 120 WORDS OR LESS!

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This page is an attempt by KTW to bring some colour into the lives of our readers via artwork created locally. We hope to use this page to showcase works by various Kamloops artists, with between one and three pieces displayed. Thanks for reading Kamloops This Week and we hope this page can help ease the stress of this uncertain era in which we are living. Email editor@kamloopsthisweek. com if you have any questions or suggestions for this page.

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WE’RE ALL MAD HERE, BY TAYLAR THOMPSON MARION SCHILLING ELEMENTARY, GRADE 7 “I wanted to draw something and didn’t know exactly what, so I opened up the Disney+ app and started watching the live action version of Alice in Wonderland. Then, when the mad hatter appeared on the screen, I became inspired, as I liked the general design that was used and Johnny Depp did a pretty good portrayal of the character.”

MIDNIGHT, BY BREENA WALGRAM DAVID THOMPSON ELEMENTARY, GRADE 7

BETWEEN, EVELYN GOOD HALDANE ELEMENTARY, CHASE, GRADE 6 “I got the idea of doing this painting because when I was little, and living with my grandma, we used to watch the sunrise and sunset together.”

IN MY HEAD, EVELYNN MARTIN-GRAHAM BEATTIE ELEMENTARY, GRADE 7 “I drew this image when I was feeling in a dark place in my head and this image represents that. Drawing helps me process my feelings. I drew and shaded it, and then I outlined it. I like to make art because I feel it’s just really comforting and art is just a thing that I can really connect with. I learned that art is an escape and I learned to shade.”

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CANGO GRANNIES WILL GATHER IN 2021: The annual CanGo Grannies Plant Sale at Gaglardi Square had to be cancelled this year due to the COVID19 pandemic. The CanGo Grannies raise money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which supports grandmothers in sub-Saharan African nations who are raising their grandchildren because the children’s parents died of AIDS. Instead of the annual plant sale downtown, five CanGo members and one master gardener held mini-plant sales at their homes and raised more than $2,000. The CanGo Grannies wish to thank the following for donating plants for the sales: Gardengate Horticulture Program, RMS Horticulture Program, KRCC Horticulture Training Program, Country Garden Greenhouse and TRU Horticulture Program. The 2021 sale is set for May 8 at Gaglardi Square.

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The WolfPack have seven varsity teams — men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and soccer, and swimming. Soccer players and coaches have been told there will be no 2020 season, which has been pre-empted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Even though we’ve had a sense of how this is tracking, when you actually deliver the final blow, it hurts,” said TRU WolfPack athletics director Curtis Atkinson, who sits on Canada West’s board of governors. “I’m 100 per cent confident it was the right decision, but that doesn’t mean it was an easy decision.” Are there at least a few athletes who question the decision? “Yeah, that’s normal,” Antulov said, noting players have been reminded cancellation was a pos-

sibility since the pandemic hit. “But we have to look at it from a complete Canadian standpoint. Even though things might be going well in B.C. and Alberta, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going well in Ontario and Quebec. “All of a sudden, you don’t have national championships. It’s got to be maybe all or no one.” Josh Banton, from Leigh-onSea, England, is a fourth-year defender for the WolfPack men’s soccer team. “Overall, we were all disappointed, just upset they decided to cancel the season,” Banton said. “But soon after we realized it’s not about us. There are more important things going on. Peoples’ lives matter more than soccer. We’ve got to get on with it.”

Swimming is among fall sports not yet cancelled. Whether the WolfPack’s season in the pool is nixed will be determined by July 15. Both Atkinson and UBC Thunderbirds’ athletic director Kavie Toor (speaking to Jay Janower of Global News) said there is a reasonable chance swimming can return. Decisions were ratified unanimously last Friday through a vote of Canada West’s 17 member universities. “For the fall, it became pretty clear that in order for the sports deemed higher-risk to continue, they would require pretty significant risk mitigation,” Atkinson said, noting a Canada West task force was set up to consult with medical and government authorities. “It would essentially render the sports unrecognizable for our

contact sports. We can’t keep two metres apart. We have to be able to travel.” The COVID-19 situation across Western Canada is improving, but Atkinson said the cancellation of fall sports is not an overreaction. “There are some things we can do in society and workplaces that allow us to manage the risk, but that’s just not the reality for competitive sport, unfortunately,” he said. Interclub or regional game play may be considered no earlier than Oct. 1, according to ViaSport’s return-to-sport guidelines for B.C. No Canada West two-term sports (hockey, volleyball and basketball) will commence before Jan. 1. Whether they resume at all will be decided no later than Oct. 8. See ROSTER, A34

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Liability and insurance concerns remain a hurdle for the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association as it develops return-to-play strategy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Hockey Canada notes in its safety and protocols for a return to hockey that for associations under its umbrella, including the KMHA, there will be no exclusion in the general liability policy for damages caused by COVID-19-related illnesses. But Sandy Bullock, director of hockey operations for the KMHA, said she was told during a phone call with Hockey Canada shortly after the season was postponed that additional waivers would need to be signed by families. “We need to create COVID-specific language to our insurance and waivers, which we haven’t done at this time,” Bullock said. “We’re looking at what that’s going to be. I’m not

sure if we get that direction from BC Hockey or Hockey Canada.” Bullock said the KMHA plans to discuss the matter this Friday during a meeting with BC Hockey and Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association brass. KMHA chair of the board Cam Rubel is confident Bullock and operations coordinator Riley Woodland will handle insurance concerns. “I believe travel between B.C. cities is going to be the biggest challenge for hockey,” Rubel said. The KMHA has been meeting regularly to ensure plans are in place, with a focus on creating a tiering committee that may be asked to set up local Kamloops-only leagues. “Rep players, who comprise normally three or four teams, those players would join a local rec league,” Rubel said. “However, our local rec level would be split into multiple tiers. We want to make sure every single player is playing at the highest level possible.”

Trips to the rink might look a little different. “We’re speculating everything from little Johnny and Jill get dropped off at the front door with their skate guards on, walk over to the ice surface, take off their guards, go out there for 45 minutes, put on their skate guards and walk back into the vehicle, all the way to three-on-three ice times to regular hockey.” There seems to be no lack of appetite for parents to get kids back on the ice, Rubel said, noting there has been an uptick in registration and many summer camps scheduled for July are sold out. “It’s been a waiting game on the government and their design on what safe looks like,” Rubel said. “It’s a balancing act between that and our local membership and what they feel is comfortable on how they want to return. We have a lot of eager parents and players that have been playing hockey 10 to 12 months a year. It’s been a hard change in a hockey families life from that standpoint.”

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goalies who will take part in the under-20 camp. Ernst is one of 12 backstops who will participate in the under-17 camp. Typically serving as the initial evaluation stage

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CRIMES OF THE WEEK Will burglar land in the crowbar hotel? On Wednesday, May 13, at 3:50 a.m., a man broke into a Sahali business and stole items. The suspect had a crow bar, which he used to break through the front door. Once he had loaded items into his bag, he got into a waiting vehicle — a grey, four-door sedan. The suspect was wearing light-coloured pants with a black belt, a hoodie with the hood up, light-coloured gloves and a mask. On his feet were distinctive white/light-coloured shoes with black laces. If you have information on this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Wheels of justice seek bike thief ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW FILE Ferdinand Somda rumblin’ and bumblin’ for the Kamloops Broncos last year in B.C. Football Conference action. Broncos’ GM Jan Antons is not ruling out the 2020 season.

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Kamloops Broncos’ general manager Jan Antons said B.C. Football Conference members are feeling optimistic the 2020 season will go ahead, but a return date and league formatting remain up for discussion. The BCFC campaign usually begins near the end of July or in early August, but the 2020 season has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Antons said it is possible league play will resume in September, with the national championship to be decided in early December, but the Canadian Junior Football League has not signed

off on anything. Teams in the BCFC have traditionally played 10 games per season. The 2020 campaign, should it proceed, will feature fewer games. A tweet from Rod Pedersen, Saskatchewan-based host of the Rod Pedersen Show, noted the Prairie Football Conference will kick off on Sept. 1, with two three-team conferences, a six-game slate and two playoff games to decide the title. Antons said the tweet is incorrect, as the BCFC, PFC and Ontario Football Conference do not have CJFL approval and planning is still underway. The Broncos’ GM said there is potential for small groups to start working out

together soon and modified practices could resume midAugust, assuming provincial health authorities and the CJFL green-light plans. On Monday, U Sports cancelled its fall university sports for the 2020-2021 season, including football. Student-athletes whose seasons are cancelled will not lose a season of U Sports eligibility. Antons said there is potential for displaced U Sports players to join the CJFL ranks this season, if play gets the go-ahead. “That is a whole new wrench into the picture,” Antons said. “The CJFL would have to decide how many players per team would be allowed to come back. There are still so many questions.”

On Sunday, May 17, a bike was stolen from outside of the Husky Gas station on East TransCanada Highway. The male suspect has short brown hair, was wearing a blue hoodie and jeans and was carrying a light-coloured bag. If you know who he is, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Picture-perfect arrest may follow On Friday, June 5 a man stole an item from a Sahali store. When an employee confronted him, the suspect pulled out a can of bear spray, but did not spray it, before taking off by foot. While making his getaway, he dropped his cellphone, with a photo on the phone confirmed to be that of the suspect. He is white, has short, brown hair and has a tattoo on the back of his right hand. In the photo, the suspect is wearing a Champion hoodie and sweatpants. If you know his name, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Antulov for a long time (through the Vancouver Whitecaps’ development program) and he has established a great program at Thompson Rivers,” Hanks told TRU Sports Information. “That and I know the university has a great science program. So it was easy to commit to the WolfPack. And, yes, both Domenico and Jon did have some influence on me making this decision.” Hanks has also competed in judo internationally for Team B.C.

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“I don’t know if I would say I’m confident [there will be a season],” WolfPack women’s volleyball head coach Chad Grimm said. “It’s impossible to say. No one is certain what this looks like if a second wave comes. We’re tied across four provinces. There is no guarantee, even if B.C. is up and running, that all the provinces will be.” Student-athletes in sports without U Sports championships this season will not be charged eligibility and will remain eligible for athletic financial aid (scholarships). Grimm, who has seven graduating players on his roster, discussed several areas in which eligibility questions are concerning. Roster sizes for the 2021-2022 season have potential to balloon if incoming rookies join a team that includes players who were supposed to have graduated. Some may alter course loads to push back graduation. Students who pick up degrees this year can still register in other courses or grad school next year. “So, what do scholarships look like?” Grimm said. “I’ve been giving these people scholarships and I’ve been offering scholarships to incoming players to replace them. What happens then? Talking to Curtis, we know the cap won’t go up. They won’t be like, ‘OK, you can give out way more scholarships next year.’” Added Atkinson: “This could drastically change the management of the depth chart and allocation of scholarship dollars. Those challenges lie with the coaches.” Avery Pottle is a fifth-year outside hitter for the Wolfpack women’s volleyball team and among those seniors who will not return in 2021-2022 to play out a final year of eligibility if the 2020-2021 campaign is scuttled. “Obviously, it’s a little bit of a surprise, but I respect the decision they made,” said Pottle, noting it will be heartbreaking if the season is cancelled. “You have to put the health of the athletes first and there are so many variables that come along with our games — flying to and from different provinces, playing different teams all the time and you’re in contact with other refs and coaches.” Pottle said that while she does not plan to return in 2021-2022 (she hopes to enrol elsewehere in medical school),

Abby Spratt (from left), Avery Pottle and Kseniya Kocyigit did not have reason to cheer on Monday, when their season was further postponed due to the pandemic.

some of her fellow fifth-year teammates may want to come back. “Chad will have to make some tough calls,” she said. “Do you focus on what could have been or the new group of athletes coming in? None of the older girls would hold it against Chad if he did have to make that decision to further the program by looking at the future team.” Antulov said his club will not be in roster and scholarship predicaments in 2021. “It has affected some other teams who had already signed say five or six players for the 2021 season,” said Antulov, who will have only one fifth-year player, James Fraser, on the team this year. “I took it [the pandemic] into account and wasn’t

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really making decisions on players. “If I have pretty much most of this group for 2021, I would actually be very, very happy with that. And we have room for new recruits in 2021.” Scott Clark, head coach of the TRU men’s basketball team, is content with Canada West’s approach. “You can’t social distance on the pick and roll and with the asymptomatic cases out there, we’ve done the correct thing,” Clark said. “You can have a pity party or try to look at things on a positive note and try to get better.” The conference has bought time that may allow for technological advances, Clark said. “If we were to talk a month ago, we wouldn’t see that New Zealand would be COVID-free, but they are today,” Clark said. “That’s a possibility. Science is working on things. I’m not saying they’re going to have a vaccine, but they may have some way of producing a rapid test. That becomes a game-changer.” While the soccer season has been cancelled, the WolfPack teams will resume training and may see regional exhibition play if restrictions ease in the fall. The school will honour scholarship money, as long as players meet academic and athletic requirements. Banton said it will be a test to keep focused on training, with no points on the line and no national championship to chase. “It’s definitely going to be a challenge. I won’t lie to you,” Banton said. “But at TRU we’re told we’re student-athletes and the student part comes first. “It gives us a chance to focus on education, get our GPAs up and take more classes than we usually would because of the pressures of soccer.” Mark Pennington, head coach of the women’s soccer team, is entering his second year at the helm and building for the future, unlike Grimm, whose team is entering a win-now season. “We’re looking for the silver lining. If you said to me, if you were here five or 10 years and, if you had to have a break, if this thing was coming down, I’d say this year might be the best one,” Pennington said, noting he may embark on a European scouting trip that would not have been possible during a regular year. “I’m going to look at it as an opportunity to change the way we’re playing. We had a big recruiting class this year of 10 players coming in.”

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ost of B.C.’s provincial parks reopened for overnight camping on June 1. If you’ve been lucky enough to secure a reservation in one of the province’s 340 campgrounds, perhaps take some time during your stay to consider the importance of these protected places and the depth of history contained in many of these locations. There is considerable overlap between the location of known archaeological sites and provincial parks. From an archaeological perspective, it is not at all surprising that archaeological sites abound within provincial parks. B.C. was a leader in Western Canada in protecting land through the establishment of provincial parks. The first provincial park in B.C., Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, was established in 1911. Over the ensuing decades, more and more areas across the province were designated as provincial parks and afforded protection. Fast forward to the present day and, according to BC Parks, more than 14 per cent of the province (amounting to

PHOEBY MURPHY PHOTOS At left, archaeologists measure a house pit depression at Monck Park during a training program. At right is Tsútswecw Park, meaning “many rivers” in Secwépemc. In 2018, its name was changed from Roderick Haig-Brown Park in a local example of BC Parks acknowledging and incorporating local Indigenous cultural heritage.

13.5-million hectares) is located within the BC Parks system. The parks system includes campsites, hiking trails, boat launches and day-use areas. For millennia before European settlers arrived in what is now called British Columbia, Indigenous people were living throughout the various ecosystems in the province. Present-day coveted campsites near rivers and lakeshores were also optimal habitation locations in the past, with plenty of fishing, hunting and plant species available

for procurement. Provincial parks are often situated near major water courses and within important environs, such as the Lac du Bois grasslands near Kamloops. The location of provincial parks near lakes, rivers and creeks often corresponds with the presence of archaeological sites. In fact, shoreline surveys by foot and boat of the major water systems within the Southern Interior — commissioned by the Heritage Conservation Branch (now called the BC Archaeology Branch) in the 1970s — recorded hundreds

of archaeological sites along the banks of lakes and rivers. The shoreline surveys were undertaken before many of the provincial parks in the Southern Interior were established and served to provide an inventory of the diversity and distribution of archaeological sites. The archaeological sites identified during these surveys included rock art, burials, surface scatters of stone and bone artifacts and round-, oval- and rectangular-shaped depressions in the ground representing the remains of house pits, storage pits

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and earth ovens. Some of the archaeological sites identified during the shoreline surveys were eventually protected from development through the establishment of provincial parks. Provincial parks are an ideal way to preserve archaeological sites through the designation of green spaces and the ability to limit or avoid destruction of these sites compared to areas outside park boundaries. Not all provincial parks containing archaeological sites acknowledge the archaeological and cultural

history of the area. A local example of a provincial park incorporating archaeological features is Monck Park on Nicola Lake near Merritt, where large house pits are left undisturbed in a green space and marked with informational signage. Additionally, along the Adams River east of Kamloops, the 2018 name change from Roderick Haig-Brown Park to Tsútswecw Park, meaning “many rivers” in Secwépemc, is another local example of BC Parks acknowledging and incorporating local Indigenous cultural heritage.

If you find yourself in a provincial park this summer, following the guidelines by the BC government to stay local in 2020, take time to consider the vast history of the province long before Europeans arrived. Many campsites contain a rich and varied history just beneath the surface. Phoebe Murphy is a Kamloops-based archeologist. Interested in more? Go online to republicofarchaeology. ca. Dig It is KTW’s regularly published column on the history beneath our feet in the region.

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he physician Luke, who wrote the gospel of Luke is also the one God used to write the Book of the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 1:1 includes the phrase “all that Jesus began to do and teach.” It is no mistake the phrase is put this way — that is, do before teach. The Lord Jesus did not teach things he himself was not willing to do. An event in the experience of Jesus was one of the clearest examples of this principal of doing and then teaching. A little context is needed to draw out the lesson. The setting is the upper room where Jesus and his disciples had that last Passover meal together. Jesus was going to be betrayed by one of his disciples very soon that night. It is Luke who gives us a detail about that Passover meal that the other Gospel writers don’t include. We read in the Bible, in Luke 22:24 that there was strife amongst the disciples of Jesus, about “which of them should be accounted the greatest.” So this strife was one thing that permeated the atmosphere of that upper room. This strife was also evident in the hearts of the disciples at other times. So, Jesus taught the disciples by his example. John 13:4-10 gives us the event in which Jesus taught by his example. He took the place of a servant and took a towel and poured water in a basin and began to wash the disciples’ soiled feet. It must have been a real voice to the disciples to see

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Jesus doing this menial task of cleansing their feet. A lot could be discussed regarding this example first and teaching second event, but one thing is clear — Jesus was showing that having a servants’ character, rather than being the greatest, is something for which to strive. There is another portion of the scriptures in which we read of Jesus’ servant character. In the letter to the Philippians, chapter 4:2, there is a short mention of two women in the assembly who were not getting along too well. Paul beseeches them to “be of the same mind in the Lord.” In other words, these two women needed to settle their strife so it did not spread further in the assembly at Philippi. It was possible that different ones could take sides and their strife could grow further amongst the believers. So it is with this, at least in part, in the background that Paul in Philippians chapter 2:1-11 writes of the servant character of Jesus in relation to his suffering and death at the cross. Paul writes in verses five through eight: “Let this mind

be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” Paul’s point is plain about the humility of God’s son and the obedience of Jesus in going all the way to death, even the death of the cross to pay the penalty of the sin of the world. This humbling of himself is beyond being fathomed by any human, but it is within the grasp of the simplest by faith. That’s what is meant by the words of Acts 16:31: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shall be saved.” The two women at odds with each other needed to consider the example of Jesus and humble themselves and settle their differences. I’m not saying anyone could suffer like Jesus and suffer for their own sins and have their sins put away by any effort of their own. The scriptures are clear in Acts 4:12 that, “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” John Eggers is an elder in the assembly that meets in Westsyde Gospel Hall in Kamloops. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and include a headshot of the author, along with a short bio on the writer. Email editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com.

A list of virtual church services Kamloops Alliance Church, kamloopsalliance.com; 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; Bible Truth Church, bibletruth.ca.

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• 122 acres in Eagle Bay area • Preliminary lot layout for 39 lots • 1 hectare each (2.47 acres) • Water at property line • Property adjoins existing sub-division • Zoned RR-1, 2.5 hectors zoned C-5, 2.5 hectares zoned P-1 • Some timber & some properties will have lake view • Priced to sell - Plus GST

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$589,900 BONUS room above • 8’9” x 11 sitting area extension of Master bedroom; tiled ensuite shower, walk-in closet • Engineered H/W, tile in bathrooms, carpet in bonus room & stairs • Fenced yard, lawn with irrigation • Award Winning Builder

• Great business for sale with great clientele • Located in busy strip mall in Aberdeen • 2,414 sqft leased building space • Price includes Business, equipment & leasehold improvements • Inventory extra • Will train new owners

$199,900 PRICED TO SELL

$1,080,000 • Walk to downtown stores, schools, playgrounds • Custom 1.5 storey 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • Future 1 bedroom suite w/separate entrance plus basement area for main house • Double garage with lane access -

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• Horse Country • Drilled wells, UG gas & hydro • Close to 3 golf courses • Close to Deerfoot Tr & McLeod Tr

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LOT 7 4.21 acres

6.05 acres

$608,000 4.21 acres $568,000

DOWNSIZE - PRIVATE YARD - LOTS OF PARKING EVERYTHING ON MAIN FLOOR - RETIRE IN STYLE NEW LISTING

$578,800

• NEW 2980 sqft rancher. • 1490 sqft main floor, 3 bedroom 2 bath • Main floor laundry with access to garage • Quartz kitchen counters, with lowered accent ceiling • Gas f/p in liv rm, sundeck off liv rm or master bedroom • Master; dbl sink and tile shower in ensuite, w/i closet • Separate entrance from outside to unfinished bsmnt • Private driveway, lots of parking • Fully fenced, GST applies • $5,000 towards appliance package

$275,000

• In business over 30 years • Owners retiring • Price includes equipment & vehicles • Inventory extra • Will train new owners

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$978,000 NEW PRICE

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Custom built one owner, 2 storey w/ basement Fully landscaped, fenced & irrigated Great yard for dogs Fully finished, 4 BDRMS & 4 BATHS 4 FIREPLACES Central Air, B.I. Vacuum Large MSTR w/custom walk-in closet, 5 pc ensuite & fireplace Extensive use of granite, Maple cabinetry Main floor - H/W flooring, BDRMS/ BSMT - carpet, BATH - tile Over $10,000 wood Venetian blinds Gas BBQ hook-up, lg front & back deck Lots of room for a pool Extra parking Garage fits 1 ton truck or boat 3 car garage, one being 34ft deep WILL LOOK AT TRADES, KAMLOOPS & SHUSWAP LAKE FRONT PROPERTY

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PINEVIEW $419,900 #4- 1711 COPPERHEAD DR • 2011 Built Townhome • 2 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom • 3 Levels of Living • Open Spacious Concept • 2 Deck/Patio Areas

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SOUTH KAMLOOPS $190,000 #307- 411 NICOLA ST

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Bright 5 bdrm home backing onto the 13th fairway at The Dunes Golf Course. Finished on both levels. Spacious main floor has 3 bdrms, 2 baths, laundry and “Great room” with gas fireplace. Two additional bedrooms down, along with full bath, large storage space and 2 family room areas! *Wheelchair accessible*

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• The perfect place for the first time home buyer or those looking to downsize. • Lots of parking, with no pad rent or strata fees! • Nice entrance leading into a large living area. • The kitchen is immaculate and contains stainless steel appliances. • Two generous sized bedrooms including the large master with its own ensuite and plenty of closet space.

• Beautiful Talasa unit currently rents for $1900/ month and comes fully furnished. • 2 bdrm, 2 bath and a den. • Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. • Includes a storage locker and an underground secure parking space. • Golfing, hiking, walking trails, and Mason’s restaurant in walking distance.

SOLD THE PERFECT PLACE TO CALL HOME!

• A generous sized lot with an inlaw suite • Main floor consists of a large living room, two bdrms and an updated kitchen and bathroom. • The lower floor provides a walk out in law suite with 1 bed, 1 bath and cute kitchen. • Backyard is fully fenced and can be altered to provide more parking.

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219 -1560 SUMMIT DR • $187,500

WESTMORE PLACE STARTING AT $219,900

SAHALI

G N I D N PE

846 NICOLA STREET • $535,000 SOUTH KAMLOOPS

SOLD

3221-1040 TALASA COURT • $279,000 SUNRIVERS

WESTSYDE

936 IDA LANE • $329,900

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PERFECT FOR INVESTOR OR FIRST TIME BUYER • 1 bed, 1 bath in desirable Gordonhorn Gardens • Close to TRU, shopping, transit • Many updates • Storage room • Quick possession possible and furniture is negotiable

NEW DEVELOPMENT IN WESTSYDE This is not an offering for sale. This is an expression of interest.

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SOLD WESTSYDE

SENIOR 55+ SECTION • Well kept 3 bdrm mobile • Stove, fridge & C/Air included • New bath & HW tank

BROCKLEHURST

BRIGHT & UPDATED THROUGHOUT • 3 bdrms and 2 Full Baths • C/air and all Appliances Incl. • Large Covered Deck

$159,900

$289,500

210-510 LORNE ST

$419,000

VALLEYVIEW

BROCKLEHURST

CORNER UNIT AT STATION PLAZA BRIGHT OPEN PLAN TOWNHOUSE 3 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATH • 3 Bdrm, 3 Baths • All appliances & • 2 Large Bedrooms & 2 Baths • Beautiful park-like backyard C/Air • Lovely view & backs on green • All Appliances included • Kitchen updated w/ appl’s space • D/Garage • Private patio • 1 parking & storage locker • Covered parking for two

66-2400 OAKDALE WY 97-1655 ORD ROAD #5-1173 PONLEN ST

$105,000

WESTSYDE

DOWNTOWN

BROCKLEHURST

9-810 ANDERSON TER

$449,900

4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME • Bright open floor plan • Large fenced yard • C/Air & All appliances included

IN GROUND POOL & HOT TUB • 5 Bedroom Family Home • Hardwood floors & Updated Kitchen • Close to shops & boat launch

2652 AYR PLACE

BROCKLEHURST

QUIET CUL DE SAC W/R V PARKING • Big fenced yard backs on school grounds • 5 Bdrms & den – 2 Bath • All appliances included

2518 THOMPSON DR 2215 SHANNON PLACE

$455,000

$524,900

$449,900

NEW LISTING

WESTSYDE

DUFFERIN

PINEVIEW

GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION

GREAT VIEW - QUIET FAMILY AREA • 5 Bdrm- 3 Bath - 4 Level Split design • C/Air & All Appliances Included • LOTS OF RV PARKING

3 BEDROOMS & DEN • Updated open plan main • Island kitchen w/All appliances • Fenced Yard & finished basement

2421 PARKVIEW DRIVE

• Large lot w/ UG spklers & RV parking • 3 Bdrms-2 Baths family home • Appliances, C/Air, C/Vac

1975 FIR PL.

1520 HILLSIDE DRIVE

$524,900

$535,000

$519,900

PINEVIEW

SUNRIVERS

3 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHS

DELUXE 3 BDRM RANCHER

• 3 Bdrms up PLUS 1 Bedroom Suite

1756 LODGEPOLE DR

593 STONERIDGE DR

1368 SUNSHINE COURT 2325 DRUMMOND CRT

$598,900

3556 KANANASKIS RD

$635,000

ABERDEEN

VALLEYVIEW

• 4 bdrms - 2 baths • 2862 sq ft w/large rec room • Oversized Double car garage

Resort style w/ inground salt water pool • Private .55 Acre lot w/ RV parking • 5 Bedrooms- 3 baths • Easy suite potential if desired

944 HUNTLEIGH CRES

2001 HIGH COUNTRY BLVD

VIDEO TOURS

$749,000

$649,900

SOUTH KAMLOOPS

PANORAMIC VIEW OF NORTH VALLEY

$724,000

5626 HARPER PLACE

NEW BUILD BY GRACE CONSTR.

• Legal two Bedroom Suite • Fully finished up & down • All Appliances, C/Air & Landscaping included

INVESTOR ALERT

$524,900

$545,000

3001 VISAO COURT

$669,900

SOUTH KAMLOOPS

NEW BUILD BY GRACE CONSTR.

• Legal two Bedroom Suite • Fully finished up & down • All Appliances, C/Air & Landscaping included

13-2630 NECHAKO DR

$685,000

CHERRY CREEK

5.3 ACRES WITH LOTS OF WATER

$549,900

IMMACULATE 5 BEDROOM

BATCHELOR HEIGHTS

• 2 + 2 bedrooms & 3 full baths • All appliances up & down included • Newer Furnace, C/Air & HW tank

1167 HOOK DRIVE

2344 DUNROBIN PLACE

$695,000

JUNIPER STUNNING ARCHITECTURE THROUGHOUT

1069 FORDEN PLACE 1061 FORDEN PLACE 5877 GARDI ROAD

12-3100 KICKING HORSE DR

$849,900

ABERDEEN

SPECTACULAR UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS • Immaculate 4 bedroom/4 Bath • Elegant 2 storey w/full daylight basement • All Appliances/C/Air/UG spklers

• Unobstructed valley & river views • Bareland strata w/park nearby • D/ Garage plus Detached Shop

$830,000

$549,900

LARGE RANCHER W/FULL 2 BDRM IN-LAW SUITE

• Great view of Kamloops Lake • Over 3000 Sq Ft Rancher w/Full Bsmt • Various outbuildings - Great for other livestock

$825,000

ABERDEEN

• Quick possession possible • Island kitchen w/all appliances • No Stairs- Open plan - Vaulted ceiling • Double Garage & RV Parking • Full basement easy to suite • Island Kitchen - All appliances & C/Air •Low maintenance yard w/new deck • Finished basement easy to suite • D/Garage - Pets Allowed • All appliances & RV parking • C/Air-C/Vac-Security-UG spklers • C/Air & All appliances included

JUNIPER SOUTH THOMPSON VALLEY SUN RIVERS DALLAS ABERDEEN IMMACULATE 5 BDRM FAMILY HOME CORNER LOT W/VIEW-FENCED YARD RANCHER IN QUIET CUL DE SAC SPECTACULAR VIEWS MEDITERRANEAN VILLA • Dynamic adult orientated townhouse • Cul de Sac w/private landscaped • Updated 4 Beds & 4 Baths home • 5 Bdrm family home close to school • Level entry with elevator • Open floor plan & Island kitchen • Open Floor Plan w/Classy Island yard • Open floor plan & daylight •4 Bdrms, 3 Baths & Media Room • Full daylight basement & Double Kitchen • Vaulted Ceilings & Open Floor Plan basement • Great view of Golf & Valley garage • Double Garage & lots of level parking • Detached workshop & RV parking • C/Air & All Appliances included

781 BRAMBLE COURT

DUFFERIN

$1,179,999

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$695,000

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

$1,195,000

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$299,900

• Level Entry home is Move-in Ready • Centrally located townhouse • Walking distance to shopping, transit & steps to the beach! • Excellent River View through the glass french doors that lead to a covered patio

• Custom built home in Sun Rivers • Gourmet entertainer's kitchen • Large covered wrap around deck • Lower level has 2 bedrooms & office • Walking distance to Big Horn Golf & Country Club

$799,900 4 3 4062

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2028 Sun Rivers Drive • Unbelievable views from this quality built executive Sun Rivers Home • Overlooking the 11th tee box and Fairway • Open concept living with panoramic southeast views • Legal 1 or 2 bedroom suite

$779,000 4 3 3,234

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NEW Listing

2004 Sun Rivers Drive

HOMES: 4019 Rio Vista Way . . . . . . . . . . . Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $559,900 1012 Nicola Street . . . . . . . . . . . South Kamloops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $599,900 1166 Canyon Ridge Drive . . . . Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $699,900 524 Stoneridge Drive . . . . . . . . Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $679,900 516 Pointe Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $774,900 4017 Rio Vista Way . . . . . . . . . . . Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $555,900 CONDOS: 306-429 St . Paul Street . . . . . . . South Kamloops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $290,000 3308-1040 Talasa Court . . . . . . Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $384,900 MOBILE HOMES: 878 Shuswap Road E . . . . . . . . . South Thompson Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $244,900 LOTS: Rio Vista Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STARTING AT $159,000 6709 Ashcroft Road . . . . . . . . . . Walhachin . . . . . . . . . . . .NEW LISTING $114,900

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148 Cahilty Cres $650,000 • River Front Home on Quiet Cul-De-Sac 3 • Immaculate Yard with Mature Trees 3 • Spacious Floor Plan Ideal for Entertaining • 2 sided Floor to Ceiling Gas Fireplace in Living 2592 Room Sun Rivers

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1400 Sun Rivers Drive

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$679,900 5 3 2783

1960 Ash Wynd • Great location in Pineview! • Updated kitchen - S/S appliances • Perfect family home with 3 bedrooms up • Walkout basement could be suited • Beautiful views of Pineview Valley

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529 Pointe Place $1,264,900 • High Quality Custom Built Contemporary Home 4 • Panoramic Views of City & Entire River Valley 4 • Open floor plan with 13 foot ceilings • Dining Room opens onto covered, frameless 4933 glass deck across the entire back of the home.

2007 Muirfield Road

• Impressive Walk-out Basement Rancher Plan • Panoramic View overlooking West Highlands Park • Open plan with 2+2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Quiet cul-de-sac location

$829,900 4 3 3,560

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103-1295 12TH STREET $205,000 • MLS®145333

4424 WESTSYDE ROAD 19-1711 COPPERHEAD DRIVE 32-1940 HILLSIDE DRIVE 72-650 HARRINGTON ROAD $309,900 • MLS®156771 $229,000 • MLS®154424 $399,900 • MLS®156559 $399,900 • MLS®154984

COMMERCIAL

G TIN LIS W NE

WESTSYDE

BROCKLEHURST

D L SO DUFFERIN

PINEVIEW VALLEY

• Fully finished commercial strata unit movein 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

2243 TRANS CANADA HIGHWAY EA $424,900 • MLS®156706

8-3031 WESTSYDE ROAD $425,000 • MLS®156674

WESTSYDE

• Immaculate half-duplex with 2+1 bdrms and 2 bthrms • Low bareland strata fee of $135/month • 2 pets allowed (no size restriction), 3 rentals allowed (at max currently)

• Immaculately kept 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse in Copperhead Corner • Great location close to Kenna Cartwright Park, Dufferin Elementary School, shopping • No rental restrictions, 2 pets allowed with strata permission

36-1760 COPPERHEAD DRIVE $499,900 • MLS®156333

• 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

24-2365 ABBEYGLEN WAY $499,900 • MLS®155921

G TIN LIS W NE

23-2365 ABBEYGLEN WAY $499,900 • MLS®156699 G TIN LIS W NE

WESTSYDE

VALLEYVIEW • Great layout in this 3 bedroom 3 bathroom half-duplex in Valleyview • Non-conforming bachelor suite in basement with shared laundry • Great starter or investment property

• Immaculate and spacious 2 storey bareland strata with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Move in ready with nothing to do and only $110/month strata fee • No rentals allowed, 1 dog or cat allowed with strata approval

2218 GARYMEDE DRIVE $524,900 • MLS®156753

PINEVIEW VALLEY

ABERDEEN

• Very well maintained 3+1 bedroom 4 bathroom townhouse in Creekside • Own your own land with this detached bareland strata with a strata fee of only $120/month • Pets and rentals allowed with strata permission

• Immaculate and spacious 2 storey townhouse with 4 bdrms and 3 bath • Over 2600 square feet of living space with large double garage and central air/central vac

3-1575 SPRINGHILL DRIVE $549,900 • MLS®156521

904 INVERMERE COURT $559,900 • MLS®155885

G TIN LIS W NE

ABERDEEN • Spacious 2-storey townhouse in Highland Gate with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms • Includes 6 appliances, central air, central vac • 1 dog/cat allowed with strata approval, no rentals allowed

2205 BARBARA AVENUE $599,900 • MLS®155746

D L SO ABERDEEN

• Very well maintained 3+1 bedroom 3 bathroom home • Great Aberdeen location close to all amenities • A must to view

570 ROBSON DRIVE $599,900 • MLS®156593

SAHALI

BROCKLEHURST

• Great location and complex with 2+2 bdrms and 3 bathrooms • Double garage and main floor laundry • 1 dog/cat allowed with strata approval. No rentals allowed • 2 pets allowed with strata permission. No rentals allowed

• 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!

2254 GREENOCK PLACE $775,000 • MLS®156349

1652 COLDWATER DRIVE $838,800 • MLS®156755

BROCKLEHURST • Approximate 0.39 acre waterfront lot with 3+2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • In-ground pool and detached double garage • Quick possession possible

7495 RONLYN COURT $1,249,900 • MLS®154113

G TIN LIS W E N

SAHALI • Great sahali location with 4 bdrms and 3 bath • Over 2600 square feet with beautiful views and yard • Updates include: roof, furnace, heat pump, hot water tank

ABERDEEN • Immaculate 2 storey home with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms • Great family home in cul-de-sac location • Separate entry with suite potential

JUNIPER • Immaculate 3+2 bedroom 4 bathroom home • Beautiful yard with in-ground pool and hot-tub • Great RV/boat parking with separate driveway allowing access to backyard

HEFFLEY

• 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 updated 2700 sqft two-storey accessory building & detached double garage/workshop

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59. Downed 62. GPS’s guesses 64. Montezuma, for one 65. Assign new functions to, as keyboard keys 66. Some natural remedies 69. Cabinet position once held by Herbert Hoover 72. Give one’s take 73. Basic knowledge, with ‘‘the’’ 77. Went after, in a way 78. ____ admin 79. Classic brand of candy wafers 80. Magical teen of Archie Comics 82. Give kudos to 84. Pop a wheelie? 86. ‘‘I’ve got that covered’’ 87. Paid to play 91. Work requiring some intelligence? 93. ____ Bahama (clothing label) 95. DNA carrier 96. Word after ‘‘so’’ or ‘‘go’’ 99. Middle of many similes 100. 1%-er in D.C.?: Abbr. 102. ’60s war zone 103. Not reflective 104. Untimely time 107. Great depth 109. Myth propagated to promote social harmony, in Plato’s ‘‘Republic’’ 110. Faux cough 112. ‘‘Aw, hell!’’ 113. Shady outdoor area 114. Collection of stock 116. 4x100, e.g. 118. Sole 120. Put down 121. Opposite of une adversaire

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1. Mayonnaise ingredient 2. Directly opposed 3. Like a virgin 4. Cut 5. Good thing to have after work 6. QB Manning 7. Number of concern to a teacher 8. Former New York City mayor with the autobiography ‘‘Mayor’’ 9. Tow truck’s destination 10. Org. in ‘‘Argo’’ 11. Jet set 12. Precisely describe 13. It’s made up of lines 14. State capital in Lewis and Clark County 15. Crack 16. 2017 hit movie about an Olympic skater 18. Songbird with dark, iridescent plumage 25. What A.P. exams grant incoming freshmen 27. Unit of hope 29. IHOP beverages 31. Supply 32. Make, as money 33. Water-safety org. 35. U.S. broadcasting service 42. Conductor Georg 43. Long river of Siberia 45. Places for hustlers? 46. ‘‘Rent me’’ sign 48. What marriage merely is, to some 50. Cutting tool

52. Catamounts, by another name 53. 1960s counterculture figure 54. Play awards 57. Remote-control button 59. A part of 60. Plains structure 61. Order from above 63. Low-hanging clouds 67. Atahualpa’s subjects 68. Bawl 70. Sports Illustrated named him ‘‘Sportsman of the Century’’ in 1999 71. Villain 74. Places for strollers 75. German article 76. Something a crab might be found in 80. Coverage in Africa? 81. Penance 83. Shin guards of old 85. Disinfectant brand 88. Held up 89. Like most haikus 90. Source of zest 92. Fighting Tigers’ sch. 94. Evil: Fr. 96. Pilot’s opposite 97. Heavy winter wear 98. Margot who played the titular role in 16-Down 101. Utmost degree 103. Stage ____ 105. Moves like an elephant 106. Bustles (with) 108. Howled like a wolf 111. Museum sections, perhaps 115. Criticize in no uncertain terms 117. JFK alternative 119. Amts. ‘‘gained’’ or ‘‘lost’’

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WEEKLY COMICS

ARCTIC CIRCLE by Alex Hallatt

PARDON MY PLANET by Vic Lee

BABY BLUES

SHOE by Gary Brookins & Susie Macnelly

by Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

ZITS by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman

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GUESS WHO?

HERMAN

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KIT ’N’ CARLYLE

by Larry Wright

FAMILY CIRCUS

by Bil & Jeff Keane

I am an actor born in Boston on June 13, 1981. I studied at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, honing skills I’d later use to marvel film fans with my role as a world-saving captain.

ANSWERS

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, when faced with too many options, you may have difficulty making a final decision. This is when you may need to bring in a second opinion.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Don’t let indecisiveness get in your way. You really know what you want deep down, so put those plans into action as soon as you can. Others may come along for the ride.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Don’t feel like you need to make sense of everything all of the time, Gemini. Sometimes things will work themselves out and will become more clear over time.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Don’t put too many eggs in one basket. Look for different opportunities to diversify your skill set and make yourself more attractive to both acquaintances and employers.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 There is little point focusing all your energy on a situation that you know will not go in your favor, Leo. Instead, start zeroing in on a different project or task.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Creative pursuits are keeping you busy. While they may fill the hours, figure out a way to turn hobbies into something profitable. You may need the money soon enough.

Craft Beer. Wine. Coolers. Ciders. Specialty Liquor.

Good stuff all the time.

JUNE 10 - JUNE 17, 2020 LIBRA

- Sept 23/Oct 23 It is hard to foster tight relationships when you do not actively work on them, Libra. Sometimes you need to take the lead and initiate contact with others.

SCORPIO

- Oct 24/Nov 22 Don’t be too hard on yourself if some poor news at work seems to be directly related to one of your assignments, Scorpio. You were only one factor in this situation.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 Friends certainly have your back, Capricorn. You must be willing to accept their assistance in your time of need. Even though you’re a giver by nature, accept the help.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it may be up to you to step up and make up some of the financial deficit in your household when you get news that affects everyone. You can quickly recover.

PISCES

Take as many moments as you can steal for yourself in the days to come, Sagittarius. Soon enough you will be too busy to sit and relax for any amount of time.

My kids are at an age now where they are beginning to understand embarassment... now is my time to shine!

- Feb 19/Mar 20 New career goals may have to be put on hold for the time being, Pisces. Another issue takes precedence at the moment.

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CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 250-371-4949

INDEX

LISTINGS

Announcements . . . . 001-099 Employment . . . . . . . . .100-165 Service Guide . . . . . . . 170-399 Pets/Farm . . . . . . . . . . .450-499 For Sale/Wanted. . . . .500-599 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . .600-699 Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700-799 Automotive . . . . . . . . . . 800-915 Legal Notices . . . . . . 920-1000

RUN UNTIL SOLD

RUN UNTIL RENTED

GARAGE SALE

WEDNESDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Tuesday

No Businesses, Based on 3 lines Merchandise, vehicles, trailers, RV’s, boats, ATV’s, furniture, etc.

No Businesses, Based on 3 lines Houses, condos, duplexes, suites, etc. (3 months max) $ 5300 Add an extra line to your ad for $10

Tax not included Some restrictions apply

Scheduled for one month at a time. Customer must call to reschedule. Tax not included. Some restrictions apply

ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID. No refunds on classiﬁed ads.

4x36 Skylight that opens with crank. $290/obo. 250-3766607. 5th wheel hitch $150. 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.

Call 250-374-0462

Personals

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

For Sale - Misc 1948 Ferguson rebuilt motor & extra parts has a util. snow blade & chains mostly original $2,500. 250-374-8285.

Champion Portable Generator 11250 starting watts / 9000 running watts, electric start. Asking $750 obo 250-5714501 after 5pm Diesel Generator Sim power single and 3-phase. 420 run time. $12,000/obo. 250-3766607.

Plants/Shrubs/Trees Scotch Pine trees smaller ponderosa in pots 2ft (50) $15 each obo 250-376-6607

Sports Equipment

Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?

Call our Classified Department for details! 250-371-4949

Rooms

Farm Services

Valleyview furnished bsmnt 1bdrm N/S, fragrance free. $550 inclds util. 250-828-1681.

Shared Accommodation Country house 3brms overlooking lake. Looking for 2-people. $1800. July 1st. 250-682-1802.

Suites For Rent Bachelor cation. 7274.

suite downtown lo$620.00. 250-314-

For Sale by Owner

EARN EXTRA $$$

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/obo 250- 376-6607. Patio set like new. Table, umbrella, 6 chairs. $300/all. 250376-7887. Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650.

6 drawer Walnut dresser w/ mirror & matching double bed exc cond $150. 250-374-7514. 8ft Antique Couch Couch & matching $200. 250-374-1541.

$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.

for a route near you!

Basement Suites 2bdrm suite, Lower Sahali. Close to TRU. $850 util incld. 778-257-2468.

Commercial

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 LIVE ANSWER | EFFICIENT COST EFFECTIVE | LOCAL COMPANY

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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.

GarageSale DIRECTORY

NORTH SHORE Sat & Sun, June 13th/14th. 9am-5pm. Ottawa Place Yards of Sales. Fathers day greeting cards from England and others. $1.00 cellophane wrapped. 6 gal wine making jug in a basket, white pedestal sink, skylight window that opens, lamps, strip lighting, toybox, records, plants, raspberries, celmatis, beerhops, pine trees, cherry trees, washer/dryer, brand new T-shirts $5.00/each plus more.

BATCHELOR HEIGHTS Sat, June 13th. 9:00am-2pm. Westmount Drive. Huge Estate Sale. Vintage items, vintage jewelery, WWII Military collectables, furniture, household, toys, clothes, tools, lots more and large selection of free items.

To advertise call

250-371-4949

Tax not included

Farm Services

Tax not included

Renos & Home Improvement

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE

250-838-0111 Handyperson

DAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Renovations, Painting, Flooring, Drywall, Bathrooms, Electrical (Red Seal) & more

WE will pay you to exercise!

Call 250-374-0462

• 2 large Garage Sale Signs • Instructions

No Job Too Small! Friendly Service. 15 years experience. Guaranteed. References.

Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

Only 1 issue a week!

- 3 lines or less

BONUS (pick up only):

EMPLOYMENT Based on 3 lines 1 Issue.. . . . . . $1638

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

Pets

Deliver Kamloops this Week

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

Handyperson

Health

Furniture Looking For Love?

Generators/Motors/ Welders

Arc Solomon snowboard w/bindings $325. 250-5787776.

Stainless steel shelf has 6 shelves. 6fthighx2ftwidex5ftlength. $80. 250-3773604.

Try your luck with 1x1 boxed ad $35 plus tax for 2 weeks. Price includes box number. Call 250-371-4949 to place your ad and for more details.

Tax not included

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

go to

1 Day Per Week

1 Issue . . . . . . . . . $1300 ADD COLOUR . . $2500 to your classiﬁed add

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3 - 10x20 Jacuzzi Pool Filters. $75.00. 250-374-6092.

PERFECT Part-Time Opportunity

Email: classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Based on 3 lines

Advertisements should be read on the first publication day. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the first insertion. It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertising shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

kamloopsthisweek.com and click on the menu and go to events to submit your event.

REGULAR RATES

For Sale - Misc

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Fax: 250-374-1033

DEADLINES

Coming Events

If you have an upcoming event for our

For Sale by Owner $55.00 Special

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The special includes a 1x1.5 ad (including photo) that will run for one week (two editions) in Kamloops This Week. Our award winning paper is delivered to over 30,000 homes in Kamloops and area every Wednesday and Friday. Call or email us for more info: 250-374-7467 classifieds@ kamloopsthisweek.com

Handyman for Hire. One call for all your Handyman needs. Free estimates. Blaine 250851-6055.

Misc Home Service

Landscaping PETER’S YARD SERVICE Time to trim Cedar Hedges Tree pruning or removal Yard clean-up, Landscaping Licensed & Certiﬁed 250-572-0753

Lawn & Garden Concrete

Concrete

Luigi s Luigi’s SMALL

CONCRETE JOBS

BRICKS, BLOCKS, PAVERS, SIDEWALKS + PRUNING

F R E E E S T I M AT E S !

250.851.5079 • 250.554.1018 Misc Home Service

IT’S GARAGE SALE TIME Call and ask us about our GARAGE SALE SPECIAL ONLY $12.50 FOR 3 LINES (Plus Tax) ($1 per additional line)

250-371-4949

classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Garage Sale deadline is Tuesday 10 am for Wednesday Paper

We Build Decks, Fencing and Exterior Finishing Reasonable Rates Free Estimates 250-319-2555 Mini Excavator and Dump Trailer for hire, stump & concrete removal and small demo jobs $75/hr. for Excavator or $95/hr. for Dump Trailer and Excavator. 250-554-4467.

Gardens Rototilled. Tractor mounted tiller. Seniors discount. 250-376-4163.

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 LIVE ANSWER | EFFICIENT COST EFFECTIVE | LOCAL COMPANY

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THERE’S MORE ONLINE KamloopsThisWeek.com

Classes & Courses HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. June 20th and 21st. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. June 13th, Saturday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor: Bill 250376-7970

Boats 11ft inflatable boat. c/w 12volt elec motor, oars, etc. Like new. $2,150. 250-315-3626. 14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1500/obo. 778-469-5434.

RVs/Campers/Trailers 10.5ft Timberline truck camper exc cond,w/all the extras, must see, $8500 250-376-1123. 1972 Triple E Motorhome 25ft. Restored. $6,200/obo. 250523-9495. 2004 Cougar 5th wheel. 12ft slide. Excellent cond. $14,000/obo. 250-554-1744. 2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 HD. w/1994 11ft. camper. $14,500/both. 778-220-7372.

Please thoroughly wash your hands to keep us healthy!

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RVs/Campers/Trailers

Run until sold New Price $56.00+tax Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, motorcycle, ATV or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one flat rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)

Domestic Cars

Must Sell! 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible. Auto, fully loaded. 81,000kms. $10,900/obo 250-571-4008

Sports & Imports

Automotive Tires 4 Summer Bridgestone tires 225/55/R19 used 1 season. $500. 250-377-4947. Set of 4 Alloy GM rims bolt pattern 5-100 fits Cavalier & other Chevy’s $80 Firm. Don 250-312-1777.

Motorcycles

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 Rare mint 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster. 6cyl, 5spd. 43000kms. $20,000. 250-3773950.

Sports Utilities & 4X4s 2003 Chev Tracker. Auto, 4WD, 110,000kms. Exec shape. $6,500. 250-374-6600. 2008 Hyundai Vera Cruz AWD. V-6, seats 7. 110,000kms. $7000. 374-6324

Trucks & Vans 2006 HD Blue Dyna Low Rider. 23000kms. Mint condition. $11,900.00. Call 250-851-1193

2014 Ford Platinum 4x4 Crew-cab 3.5 Ecoboost, white with brown leather, Fully Loaded. Immaculate. 142,000kms. $26,300. 250-319-8784

Trucks - 4WD 2017 Yamaha R3 320CC, Liquid Cooled, ABS Brakes. Low Kms. $3,900. 2010 Ford F150 4WD on Propane. 207,993 kms. Auto, A/C, fully loaded. Completely detailed and ready to go. MUST SEE! $12,000. Call 250-318-7440

Rims 1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794

Domestic Cars 1997 Ford Probe. Red, 4cyl, std, A/C, 1-owner. 114,428kms. $2,500. 250-3767964.

2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan. 4dr., AWD, V-6, auto. 50,001 kms. Must see to appreciate. $12,000. 250-374-1541.

2013 Lincoln MKZ AWD 67,000 kmS White w/blk leather 4 DR SDN V6 Panoramic Sunroof $16,800 250-319-8784

RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $35.00 (plus Tax) (250) 371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details

NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, we must sell the stored goods to recover costs of unpaid storage. Chad Hunter (P.O. Box 368) Logan Lake, BC) Amount Owed. $392.75. Mona Welch (Box 691 or #107 Ponderosa Apts, Logan Lake, BC) Amount Owed $410.00 The contents will be sold on or after June 20, 2020. Logan Lake Mini Storage Inc. 250-523-6825.

~ 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. Opportunity awaits. Someone who would like to have their own Janitorial Business. You can work yourself into a part or full-time ownership and we can also train you for this position. Reply to Box 1087, Kamloops This Week, 1365B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5P6.

General Employment Looking for 6 full time general farm workers to join our team. Start date June 9/20. Pay minimum wage. High school education if possible. Must be in good physical shape and able to lift over 50 lbs. Must enjoy working outdoors and be a team player. Housing available if required. Must be prepared for all types of weather and with food every work day. Please email resume to: devicksranch@hotmail.com We pay $25.00 hourly to someone with a scanner hooked to a computer and save all writing on Flash drive - about 2 hours every two weeks. 250-314-4805.

Trades Help

Employment

4 - BMW X5, X3 wheels like new. $590 Call 250-319-8784.

In Memoriam

In Loving Memory of Olaf James Duemler “OJ”

Employment

PAPER ROUTES AVAILABLE TRADE JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC FT,TJHD Mechanic for our Kamloops Shop. LicensedTJHD Mech with CVIP Cert, BC DL Class 3 w/Air. Comp. Wage & beneﬁts package as per Union Contract. Resumes from qualiﬁed applicants will be accepted by email at argokam@argoroads.ca or by fax to 250-374-6355.

Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774.

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

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Robert James (Jim) Aird April 2, 1938 - May 30, 2020

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William (Bill) D. Callaghan July 28, 1946 - May 19, 2020

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Bill Callaghan at the Burnaby General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our loving father, husband, brother, grandpa and great-grandpa, Robert James (Jim) Aird. Jim passed with his wife, Marlene, by his side on the early morning of May 30, 2020.. Jim was born on April 2, 1938, in Toronto, Ontario, and lived there with his parents Dorothy and Robert (Bob) Aird and three siblings Doug, Bill and Carol. In his early teens, the family moved to a farm near Port Perry, Ontario, where Jim grew his passion for gardening. As a young adult, Jim worked for General Motors in Oshawa, Ontario. While working there in 1959, Jim and some of his friends decided to apply for the RCMP. Jim was fortunate to be the only one accepted into the police force, and this led to the next great adventure of his life. Once finished his RCMP training, Jim was transferred to Dawson Creek, BC, where he met the love of his life, Marlene, his wife of 60 years. After Dawson Creek, he was transferred to Richmond, Rossland, New Denver, Ashcroft, Mackenzie, Fort St. John, and Kamloops, where Jim retired after 29 years service. He is survived by five children Doug (Jacquie), Stuart (Susan), Rick, Tom (Tracy) and Karen (Rob). Eighteen grandchildren James, Alycia, Cameron, Zachary, Ryan, Vanessa, Calvin, Logan, Conyr, Melissa, Kira, Gage, Anja, Destyn, Maya, Luc, Annika and Kaidryn, and four great-grandchildren. He was immensely proud of all of them. Jim’s life was full of community service, coaching numerous hockey and baseball teams in Dawson Creek and he continued this involvement in every town he lived in. He taught Peter Puck in Kamloops, coached several Junior B hockey teams in Dawson Creek and Rossland and coached his children in minor hockey, baseball and lacrosse. He was the president of the Ashcroft Fall Fair and enjoyed working with school children. Jim always embarked on activities that included his family such as annual hiking, camping and hunting trips to the Peace River Region each fall and many fishing trips. He will be remembered for his dedication and passion for coaching and mentoring young people in hockey, an activity that he continued into his seventies. The Aird family thanks you for your thoughts and fond memories of Jim. A special thanks to our mother who looked after dad so tirelessly over the last number of years at home and made his life comfortable. We are very proud to have had a father like him and of all the changes he made to so many lives just by having known him and being his friend. The family is celebrating his life with immediate family members only. Online condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Lois Alexandra Aviss July 2, 1933 - May 26, 2020

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother passed away at her home in Gemstone Care Centre in Kamloops. Predeceased by her husband Henry and only sister June. Lois is survived by her sons Ken (Ellen) and Keith (Janet). Also by her grandchildren Tyler (Jinhui), Jason (Jordaan), Jennifer (Ananth) and Jeffrey (Tiffany), great-grandchildren Taija, Lia, Aurora and Yuna, and step-grandchildren Bradley, Jordan and Melissa. Lois was born in Quebec and spent her childhood years in Greenfield Park, on Montreal’s south shore. Following her father’s (John Richard Empson) early passing, the family (mother Jane Morrow [Roxburgh] Empson, sister - June [Noren] and Lois) relocated to Calgary. It was here that Lois at 18 met the love of her life - Henry (Hank), enlisted with the Canadian Armed Forces PPCLI. They were married in 1951, and Henry shipped out to serve in the Korean War. Following Henry’s’ return from overseas, he and Lois began their family in Calgary. The early years were filled with sacrifice and hard work. Lois shouldered the brunt of responsibility for raising the two boys, with Henry working afternoon and midnight shifts at Canada Post. Mom never failed to encourage her boys to do their best in all endeavours, and was always there with praise when things worked out, and with comfort when things did not. And like as not, she would sooth any hurt feelings, bumps or bruises with her delicious home baked treats! There wasn’t any excess growing up in the Aviss home in Calgary, but nor were we wanting for anything either. Family and friends were always most important to mom. She and dad ensured that we travelled and got to meet our aunts, uncles, cousins and other relations scattered throughout Canada and the United States. It was during frequent trips to visit friends in the Okanagan Valley, that mom and dad came to fall in love with the area. Through persistence and a bit of good luck, dad eventually received a transfer with the Post Office, and they relocated to Kamloops in 1965. For the next 50 plus years Lois devoted herself to establishing her family’s roots firmly in the Kamloops community. As her young family became more independent, mom re-entered the work force and spent many years working as a bookkeeper for a number of the local businesses and professional offices in Kamloops. She became more independent herself, earning a driver’s licence while in her 30s and buying her first set of wheels! Valleyview was home for 25 years, until mom decided that she and dad deserved to upgrade the view from their ‘picture window’ to the hills of Aberdeen. During the next 15 years Lois and Henry enjoyed life, and watched their family grow and expand. They travelled extensively, visiting Eastern Canada, the UK, Europe, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Cyprus and Egypt, Alaska and the US. Many memorable trips were spent visiting family and friends. Mom was involved in the community through her weekly bowling league and participation in the TOPS support group. She and Henry were also active members of the congregation at the Hills of Peace Lutheran Church. When dad passed in 2005, Lois remained in the Aberdeen area, becoming a long-term resident at Berwick on the Park. Mom enjoyed many years of independent living at Berwick, until eventually her failing health forced her into assisted living there, and subsequently at Gemstone. Lois will be sorely missed by all her remaining family and friends. Due to the current restrictions in place, cremation and a brief service for immediate family will take place. A memorial service will be planned when it is possible to do so. In the meantime, condolences can be left online with Schoening Funeral Service, at: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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He is survived by his common-law wife Marie George, and his son Shane. He is also survived by his sisters Connie Inness, Sylvia Mazur, Karen Nagel (Ray) and several nieces and nephews. Bill was pre-deceased by his parents Helen and Jim Callaghan and his son Ian. Bill was born and raised in Kamloops, he attended Stuart Wood Elementary and Kamloops High School. He left Kamloops at an early age to join the Canadian Navy. He later returned to Kamloops and started working for the CPR where he stayed for several years. He went on to get his welder’s ticket and started working as a welder/ironworker on many large projects in BC and in the oilfields in Northern Alberta. He was a member of the Ironworker’s Union Local 97. Bill made many friends during his lifetime and he will be missed by us all.

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Lois Canaday (nĂŠe Kennedy) February 3, 1953 - June 3, 2020

We sadly announce the passing of Lois Canaday (nĂŠe Kennedy) on June 3, 2020, at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC at the age of 67. She will be greatly missed by her children Michelle (John), April, and son Robert (Ashleigh), her grandchildren Kohl, Raven, Dakota, Ayiana, Myla and Willow, her sisters Norma Cameron, Laurie Kennedy, her brothers Michael (Anne), Terry (Sherry), and Donny Kennedy, numerous nieces and nephews and her sisters-in-law Audrey Canaday, Mavis McTaggart and brother-in-law Walter Fenton. She was predeceased by her husband Allen Canaday, mother and father Teresa (nĂŠe Bob) and Donald Kennedy, her brothers Rick, Danny and Gary Kennedy and her sisters Merle and Rhonda Kennedy. Lois was born and raised in Ashcroft, BC. She spent her early married years to Allen, living in Cache Creek. Then eventually moved with Allen and their children to Kamloops, BC where they continued to reside, work and raise their family. Lois spent over 25 years working in various departments at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops and eventually retired to enjoy time with her family. She especially loved the time she spent with her grandchildren. Lois was a strong, honest and kind-hearted woman who could be counted on when in need of support. Additionally, one could always be assured that she would give you sincere straight-up advice, guidance and feedback. But most importantly, Lois loved and had great pride in her family. She will be sadly missed by all who were a part of her life. An Outdoor Celebration of Life is scheduled for June 12, 2020 from 1:30 to 5:30 pm, at her home in Kamloops, BC. Burial of her ashes will follow on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 11:00 am, at the Kamloops Cemetery with Monsignor Jerry Desmond. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Mavis Deirdre Heid Mavis Deirdre Heid passed away peacefully surrounded by family following a brief illness on May 15, 2020 at the age of 68 years old. Mavis is survived by her loving husband and best friend of almost 40 years, Helmut Heid. Mavis is also survived by 3 children Michael Heid (Terra Lee) Vancouver Island, Christopher Heid (Stefanie; grandchildren Sienna and Freddie) of Regensburg, Germany and Tyson Heid (Ellen; grandchildren Carter and Isaac) of Spruce Grove, AB, and her 4 brothers Trevor (Lilly), Steve (Helle), Wayne (Barb), and Roger. Mavis was a dedicated and loving mother, wife, sister and friend. Mavis took pride in raising her 3 sons in Kamloops, BC and always prioritized family and its sentiments. She loved traveling and adventures with her husband Helmut, and had recently retired to their dream life in Scotch Creek on the Shuswap Lake. Mavis is honoured for her gentleness and compassionate personality. She taught the simplicity of happiness as being the most important virtue in life. She will be deeply missed by all that were blessed by her gracious presence A celebration of life will be postponed until the current circumstances allow family to reunite to celebrate. Online condolences may be sent to Mavisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family through her obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com

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Roberta June Langdon (nĂŠe Dawson) Roberta June Langdon (nĂŠe Dawson) passed away peacefully at Ridgeview Lodge, Kamloops, on Monday, May 24, 2020 at the age of 90. June was born in Mission, BC. She moved with her parents Roy and Ivy McCartney, along with her two younger sisters to Ladysmith, BC where she lived until meeting and marrying her first love, Robert F. Dawson. As a member of the RCMP, Bob and June moved many times, living in many different cities within BC until finally settling in Kamloops in 1975. June is survived by her second husband Stuart Langdon, her son Rob Dawson (Heather) their two children Christina Dawson (Jon Gill) and Cole Dawson as well as her only greatgrandchild Avery Dawson-Gill. She also leaves behind, her daughter Lorelee Schwartz and her sister Dorothy (Ken) Pridham of Ladysmith, BC. June was predeceased by her first husband Bob, her parents, her younger sister Lois and her brother-in-law Harold Pendray. June will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a gracious lady who loved her garden and her â&#x20AC;&#x153;grand dogsâ&#x20AC;? so much so, that her truck was known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dog mobileâ&#x20AC;? because she loved to come and borrow the dog during the day when the family was at work and school. A celebration of Juneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kamloops SPCA, an organization that was dear to her heart. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

George Coelho It is with great sadness that we announce that on the morning of April 7, 2020, George Coelho passed away from heart failure at RIH. He was born to Jose Coelho and Espirito Santo on June 10, 1932 as one of nine siblings in the village of Nordeste on the island of Sao Miguel of the Azores. He emigrated to Canada in 1955 and sponsored his loving wife of 59 years, Maria Lourdes Daponte, along with his parents-in-law (Rodrigo Daponte and Maria Luisa (nĂŠe Machado), sister-in-law (Gabriela Munegatto) and brothers (Antonio, Virgilio and Joao) to come. George is survived by his devoted partner and adored wife Maria Lourdes and their five children (Maria Goretty Rogers, Maria Filomena Sanchez, Emanuel, Walter, and Steven), brother-in-law Costante Munegatto, sisters-in-law Maria Cremilde Coelho and Maria dos Anjos Duarte, sons-in-law Rick Sanchez and Wayne Rogers, daughter-in-law Angela (nĂŠe Dunn Coelho), grandchildren (Richard Sanchez, Rhiannon Rogers, Jordan Sanchez, Malcolm Rogers, Aidan Ternier, and Lysia Ternier) as well as many, many nieces and nephews, well loved but too numerous to mention here. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the celebration of life will take place at a later date. Further details on a date will be announced as soon as possible. Condolences can be left at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Eiji Hori It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Eiji (Eddie) Hori. Eddie passed away peacefully on May 31, 2020 at Ridgeview Lodge in Kamloops. Surviving Eddie are his wife of 63 years, Kimie (Kay), his son Dennis and his wife Diane and his grandson Brayden. Eddie also had four siblings. His brother Masakazu Hori, and his sister Shizue Hashimoto, both pre-deceased Eddie. However, his sister Teruko Tasaka, and brother Miki Hori (and his wife Jan), survive to mourn Eddieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing. Eddie was 96 years old. He was born on January 20, 1924. During the war, the government of the day relocated him and his family from Steveston, BC to the Interior of the Province because of their Japanese heritage. They eventually made their home in Kamloops where Eddie lived until his passing. Eddie worked in Kamloops for the Jardine family at Jardineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardware. He worked for the Jardines until the Bennett family took over the business. Eddie eventually purchased a corner grocery and convenience store known as Sahali Groceteria. Eddie and Kay owned and operated Sahali Groceteria for 13 years. After he sold the grocery store, Eddie worked at the liquor store where he stayed until he retired.

When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trudging seems all uphill When funds are low and debts are high And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing down a bit, Rest if you must, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you quit.

Eddie was an active member of and a leader within the Kamloops Buddhist Temple and the Kamloops Japanese Canadian community. He formed and maintained many close friendships with members of those organizations.

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Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a funeral for Eddie is not possible. The family hopes to hold a memorial service for Eddie once it is safe to do so.

The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,

In lieu of koden or flowers, please consider a donation to the Kamloops Buddhist Temple, the Kamloops Japanese Cultural Centre or to another charity of your choice in memory of Eddie. The Hori family would like to thank Eddieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nurse practitioner, Navy Sahota, for her medical care. The family would also like to thank the wonderful staff at Ridgeview Lodge and, in particular, Alexa and his nurses Deanna and Rachel.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

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Barbara Lorene Nielson 1955 - 2020

Barbara Nielson (née Best) was born March 31, 1955 in Lethbridge, Alberta and passed away April 18, 2020 in Kamloops, BC. Barb was predeceased by her mother Roberta Best and father William Best. She is survived by her sons Chris (Krystal), Kevin (Vanessa), Kelly, and Keith, daughter Cindy (Greg), sisters Beverly Best and Kathy Hetter (Murray), brother Bryan Best (Trish Keegan), and seven grandchildren. Barb lived much of her early life in Calgary where she attended art school. She lived for several years in Edmonton and resided in the Kamloops region for 30 years. She was a dedicated single mom, whose children include triplets. Barb was a fine artist, painting with watercolours, acrylics and oils, and drawing with pencils and charcoals. She showed her works at the CMHA club house in Kamloops where she was an active member. Barb was proud that one of her paintings was shown in the atrium gallery, a space dedicated to community-organized projects at the Kamloops Art Gallery. Her paintings, prints and drawings are in the collections of many people in Kamloops. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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Doris Mary Richter It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Doris at the age of 98 on May 23, 2020 at Kelowna General Hospital, Kelowna, BC. Doris was predeceased by: her husband Clarence Richter; parents Charles and Sarah Forrest; sisters Margaret Dunn (Bob), Edith Forrest and Alma Keen (Bill); brothers Harold Forrest (Lillian), John Forrest (Marion) and Alvin Forrest (Ruth). She will be lovingly missed by her son and daughter-in-law Murray and Cathy Richter of Kelowna; grandson and wife Michael and Carlee Richter of North Vancouver; granddaughter Sarah Richter of Toronto; and more nieces and nephews in Saskatchewan, Alberta, BC and Vermont than anyone could count. Doris was born in a farmhouse in Loreburn, Saskatchewan, the sixth of seven children. Both her parents passed away before Doris turned 13. She grew up in the Loreburn area and eventually became a teacher at the age of 19. Doris married Robert Westman in 1941, but Robert was killed in action in Italy during World War II, shortly after their marriage. Doris taught in seven different school districts in Saskatchewan. While teaching in Colonsay, she met Clarence “Rick” Richter. They married in 1956 and moved to Asquith where Rick was a Canadian Pacific Railway station agent and Doris continued teaching. Their son, Murray, was born in 1957. In 1964, Doris and Rick moved to Kamloops, BC upon purchasing a motel. They both continued working full-time while also running this business. Rick’s parents, Alex and Helen Richter, moved to BC to live with Doris, Rick and Murray, helping to run the business. After selling the motel, Doris still taught and Rick continued working for Canada Post. Following the death of Rick’s parents and Murray’s eventual move to Vancouver, Doris and Rick retired; she taught for a total of 39 years over a 42 year period. They enjoyed many things in retirement as they had during their working lives (travelling, visiting with family and friends, bowling, Blue Jays baseball, gardening, pie making and producing Doris’ legendary green tomato relish). Murray married Cathy Kayban in 1981 and, following the birth of Michael in 1991, moved to Kelowna in 1993. Granddaughter Sarah arrived in 1995, so Doris and Rick decided to move to Kelowna to be near their grandchildren. Rick suffered a severe stroke in 1996 and passed away in early 2000. Soon after, Doris moved into a condominium. She was active in her community and served as the strata council chair for many years into her 90s. Doris sold her condominium and moved into Missionwood Retirement Resort where she was a resident when she passed away. In light of the current pandemic, there will be a private burial. If you know anyone living alone, or older adults in care homes, Doris would have appreciated that you reach out to them in this isolating time.

Florence Ethel Oakland We regret to announce that Florence Ethel Oakland has passed away May 29, 2020. Florence was born June 1, 1921. She is survived by three of her sons Martin and Russell Leonard, and Robert Oakland and her longtime companion Joe McBride. She was predeceased by her daughter Sandra Oakland, Buddy Leonard and Howard Oakland. Florence was born in Pemberton Range. Her mother was Alice Hadlow (Toney) and her father was Ralph Toney. Florence had seven siblings Ivan, Del, Alma, John, Ralph, Richard and Robert (twins). Florence grew up in and around the Chase area of British Columbia. She worked in the orchards picking fruit and was a homemaker raising all of her children. She was an animal lover and rode her horse to school as a child to the Pemberton school house. She loved the springtime, especially the sunflowers. She enjoyed spending her time at Neskonlith Lake with her grandchildren in her little trailer. She loved to go camping and only days before she passed, she was urging her friend Joe to take her out camping. The family held a small celebration of life on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 11:00 am at Memorial Park in Chase, BC. Florence will be fondly remembered and forever cherished in the hearts of her family. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting our site at www.schoeningfuneralservices.com Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Home

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GIVE The more you give, The more you get, The more you laugh, The less you fret. The more you do unselfishly. The more you live abundantly. The more of everything you share, The more you’ll always have to spare. The more you love, the more you’ll find, That life is good and friends are kind. For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day. Teresa Piercey-Gates

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services of Kelowna. 250-762-2299

Lorne Mcleod Warner Senior It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Lorne Mcleod Warner Senior in Kamloops on June 4, 2020 after a long courageous battle with dementia. Mac as he was known as, is loving remembered by his beautiful wife Theresa of over 65 years. He is also missed by his daughters Lauralyn Schaefer, Carolyn Goddard, Barb Cox and his sons Lorne and Ralph Warner plus numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Gilbert of Chilliwack. Mac was born on October 9, 1928 in Fletwode, Saskatchewan. He was the third son of Hilda and Clare Warner. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Jack, George and Dennis. Mac grew up in rural Saskatchewan attended school and received his teaching certificate. Then became the teacher and principal of a one-room rural school. In 1951 Mac joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. While being posted in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Mac met the love of his life, Theresa Ann Power. They fell in love and exchanged wedding vows in 1955. Shortly after that Mac was transferred to Prince George, British Columbia. Shortly after arriving in Prince George Mac and Theresa welcomed Lauralyn, Carolyn, Barb and Lorne into their family. Mac left the RCMP shortly after arriving in Prince George and continued with various jobs that took the family throughout Alberta and British Columbia. While in Lac La Hache, Mac and Theresa welcomed their final child Ralph. Eventually in 1970 the family settled in Kamloops. In 1975 Mac started Warner Rentals at the family home in Westsyde. He grew the family business and eventually sold in 1992 to his youngest son Ralph.

PRAYER FOR

PEACE Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. When there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy.

Since 1992 Mac and Theresa very much enjoyed wintering with her sister Lorraine and her husband Lyall Glinz in Mesa, Arizona. Mac and Theresa enjoyed touring and playing slow pitch baseball. While in Kamloops Mac developed a new passion for gardening. If you went to see Mac and Theresa quite often you would find Mac over the bank developing a pathway down the side of a valley. Eventually the years caught up to Mac. He and Theresa would have to move into Kamloops Seniors Village. Mac’s condition deteriorated gradually over the next few years. But Theresa was never too far way to take loving care of Mac.

Seek to be consoled, as to console;

The family would very much like to acknowledge the tender loving care that Mac received from all the staff at Kamloops Seniors Village.

For it is in the giving that we receive;

Condolences may be expressed at: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Grant that I may not so much To be loved, as to love;

And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

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Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face, He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, Tired of playing a foolish game, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away Â Â? Â? And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend! by Anders Lim

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