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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020 | Volume 33 No. 39

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Friends and family of a Kamloops teenager who died last week after an apparent drug overdose are warning the community about a toxic supply, maintaining the 15-year-old girl died after smoking marijuana laced with another drug. Police are also warning marijuana users to avoid the black market, but said they have not had any seized weed test positive for fentanyl. The 15-year-old girl, whom KTW is not naming at the request of her family, died in hospital on Friday, June 19. She was rushed to hospital earlier in the week after an apparent accidental overdose at home, KTW has been told. Her death followed another apparent accidental overdose among the same group of Westsyde-area friends the previous weekend. In that case, a teenaged boy is said to have become

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ill while smoking a joint. KTW was told he collapsed and began convulsing before being taken to hospital. He has since recovered. “The bottom line is, whoever the dealer is, they’re obviously selling something that’s more than just marijuana,” Bob Bridges, an uncle of the girl who died, told KTW. “Unfortunately, these teens thought they just had marijuana and that the marijuana was pure.” Fentanyl-laced marijuana is often mentioned on social media as a cautionary tale to young and casual pot smokers, but there have been no confirmed cases in Canada of someone falling ill after unknowingly ingesting fentanyl while using cannabis. Fentanyl is a cheap, powerful drug used by some dealers to increase the profitability of such powdered drugs as cocaine and heroin, with the cheaper — and deadlier — fentanyl mixed in to increase volume sold. See DRUG ALERT, A4

SPORTS/A26 Dennis Robertson has raised the state flag of Montana — along with more than 300 national, provincial, state and city banners — every day outside his Lower Sahali home. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

Flagging interest every day DAVE EAGLES STAFF REPORTER dave_eagles@kamloopsthisweek.com

ennis Robertson’s interest in flags began long ago, while taking part in Scouts with his young boys. He eventually installed a flag pole in the backyard of his Bestwick Drive home in Sahali, where he has lived for 43 years. Robertson had the pole made by a local welder, but due to its oversized length, getting it home proved a problem. He devised a way to fasten the prodigious pole beneath the chassis of his truck, tying it securely to the front and rear hitches for the short trip home.

That was many years ago and he’s been flying the colours ever since. At seven o’clock each morning, Robertson rises and makes his way downstairs to choose the flag he’ll raise that day. He has more than 300 from which to choose. Some are banners with a happy face logo, others represent national, provincial, state and city flags. Robertson has found an online site that gives him plenty of choices. He really enjoys hoisting a flag, then sitting back and waiting for the reaction of his friends and neighbours as they try to figure out the banner’s significance. Robertson’s daily duty began after his Bestwick neighbour, Judy, expressed disappointment that he wasn’t

hoisting the flags more regularly. Robertson took up the challenge and made a New Year’s resolution: “I will fly a flag each day for a year,” he told her. It’s a promise he has kept for more than three years. The forecast might be sunny and warm and, so, remembering fondly one of the trips he and wife, Win, took to the Cook Islands or Wake Island, Robertson will stand with the sunshine on his face as he runs up the national flag of that country in honour of their travels. Robertson likes to keep neighbours and passersby guessing as to the significance of the flags he has raised — while offering his own version of daily geography lessons for fellow Kamloopsians.

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Late last week, Interior Health issued a warning to cocaine users that fentanyl and phenacetin have been showing up in local samples of that drug, but the warning contained nothing about cannabis. Asked directly whether local police have any evidence of fentanyl-laced pot on city streets, RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said no. “Kamloops RCMP does not have Health Canada-verified results of recently seized marijuana to confirm if any was laced with any other drug,” she told KTW, while cautioning against the use of black-market weed.

“In general, the RCMP advise people over the age of 19 to only consume marijuana from legitimate cannabis stores. The quality and composition of any other marijuana should not be considered safe.” Natasha Slade, a mother of a girl in the group of Westsyde friends, said the teens are upset. “All I know is my daughter and her group of friends are devastated,” she said. “They are afraid to talk. They won’t give us any detail about the drug dealer. They just call him ‘The Fat Man.’” Slade said the teens have maintained all along that cannabis was the only drug they

were knowingly using, including the boy who apparently overdosed last week. “He thought he was just smoking a joint,” Slade said. “He fell down and started convulsing. We don’t know what exact thing this child smoked, but he believed it to be weed.” Bridges, who is also a longtime Westsyde teacher and coach, said he’s troubled by what’s happening in the community. “The goal is to bring light to the fact that there is a problem with the supply out here,” he said. “Somebody has laced it with, I believe, fentanyl, which is a deadly drug. Would I like to know who the

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Grade 7 Summit elementary student Lucas Walls (right) watches as father Rob Walls (left) and James Peters place a bird house on a tree behind the school in Sahali. The men were among a group of fathers of Grade 7 students to mount 29 bird houses last week. The bird houses were created as part of the students’ legacy project. Parent volunteer Nathan Martin organized sourcing of the wood for the project, seeking out the local Home Depot to donate wood and screws. Three Grade 7 classes assembled, painted and decorated the bird houses, which will be part of a scavenger hunt using an app called Goosechase. Using smartphones, students will locate their bird houses, which are now colourfully displayed among the trees on the hillside adjacent to the school’s playing field. Next year’s wrens and sparrows will be surprised to find designer digs awaiting them when they look to make their nests. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

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Dying is likely about to get pricier in Kamloops. The city is looking to increase cemetery rates for some services next year by as much as 25 per cent as it also seeks to expand Hillside Cemetery, which is nearing capacity. According to the city, an audit determined its rates to be much lower than other communities. In Kamloops, it costs $3,500 to bury an adult in a full casket, compared to $5,350 in Kelowna and $20,300 in Victoria. Proposed changes include increasing the cost of burials, cremations, columbarium and mausoleum by 25 per cent in 2021, with annual 2.5 per cent increases to follow until 2030. It is also proposing a five per cent increase on all other services, starting in 2021, and annual 2.5 per cent increases on them through 2030. On Monday, the civic operations committee heard that in addition to city fees being lower than many other communities, the rates

would cover the cost of offering such services, due to land prices and the cost to dig winter graves, which requires jackhammers and significant time to break into frozen ground. Committee member Coun. Dale Bass, however, questioned whether it costs the city $1,300 to cremate an adult in Kamloops and asked staff to justify added costs. City parks planning supervisor Mike Doll said part of the cost is linked to the price of land. The city’s mausoleum is fully subscribed and staff are working on a cemetery master plan, which is in the draft stage. The city anticipates that, without changes, it has space for about 500 more burial plots at the Notre Dame Drive cemetery in Southgate and is looking to potentially expand to the west. A draft plan shows such an expansion would be sufficient for 30 years. “When you’ve got a limited amount of land, real estate is valuable, right?” Doll said. “When you think about buying a plot, think about buying a piece of real estate. For example, in Vancouver, you’re paying thousands

and thousands of dollars — 25, 30 grand for a plot. If you look at the entire province, we’re actually affordable, I guess you can say.” The city stressed it is not looking to make money off of proposed cemetery rate increases, but rather recover costs. Committee chair Coun. Dieter Dudy recently lost his wife of many years. He said it is an ugly topic to approach, but noted dying is expensive. “Even though we are trying to keep it as affordable as we can for people, it is still expensive,” he said. Other proposed changes in the cemetery bylaw include restricting transfer of a right of interment to immediate family members only, expanding conditions to disperse cremated remains and increasing minimum and maximum fines for bylaw offences. The committee voted unanimously to send the proposed bylaw changes to council for discussion and decision. Additional planning may also include infill of the Pleasant Street Cemetery in Sagebrush (South Kamloops).

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KTW FILE PHOTO Aberdeen has grown substantially since this aerial photo was taken about a decade ago. If Kamloops council approves plans for a major neighbourhood expansion at the top of the neighbourhood, the southernmost reach of Kamloops will get busier.

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Vacant land at the top of Aberdeen is being eyed for a major neighbourhood expansion, including a new school. Seven properties in Aberdeen — 2500 Pacific Way; 2720, 2725 and 2800 Bentall Dr. and three unaddressed lots — will go to a public hearing next month. The application was submitted by True Consulting, which is looking to rezone agricultural land for a residential subdivision

and amend city plans to allow for the future school, as well as park space and extension of Pacific Way to Highway 5A. The neighbourhood is referred to as Edinburgh, which is planned for a large swath of land located past the end of Pacific Way to the east and past Bentall Drive, near Highway 5, to the west. The area is currently designated in city planning as agricultural, parks and open space and urban. The city’s zoning bylaw states that open space land protects steep slopes and natural drainage courses for

passive recreational use. According to a city report that went before council on Tuesday, the developer proposes to rezone 2800 Bentall Dr. from agricultural to residential, in order to pave way for 22 new single-family lots, and has undertaken a “comprehensive planning exercise to re-evaluate the future of the neighbourhood,” including consultation with School District 73 to determine the future school location, adjacent to the planned expansion of Pacific Way. School District 73 had previously been looking for property

for a new school in Aberdeen to address climbing enrolment projections. The city has identified the southwest sector as the largest growth sector in the city and notes Aberdeen as the most significant area for new single-family and low-density multi-family development. According to the application, a public open house on the proposal was held on Feb. 10 at West Highlands Community Centre in Aberdeen and about 60 people attended. The city said there was support

for the road expansion, school and neighbourhood park. Concerns, however, were raised around traffic, parking and the impact roadwork could have on existing residences. In addition, concerns were raised about trail connections and wildlife corridors. On Tuesday, council unanimously approved sending the proposal to a public hearing, including both the amending of city plans and rezoning for the new homes. The public hearing will be held on July 14.

As fire season nears, crisis communication studied SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

The province’s severe fire seasons of 2017 and 2018 have prompted a group of researchers to look for better ways to communicate during times of crisis. With the potential for wildfires and other disasters to now combine with ongoing crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, four researchers at TRU, including professor Michael Mehta, are looking for new models of crisis communication. “The nature of risk has changed. The scale has changed,” Mehta said. That changing scale is, in part, due to the secondary consequences of large-scale wildfires, such as mass evacuations and plumes of wildfire smoke that can stretch across the entire province. Researchers will consult with the BC Wildfire Service (which is also partly funding the study), the City of Kamloops, First Nations groups, the provincial government and others to under-

stand the crisis communication needs and experiences of various institutions in B.C. Mehta said the way wildfire risks are communicated differs from when fires have just ignited to when they are spread across a large area, presenting broader risk issues. Part of what a different communication model could offer is a more collaborative, people-centred approach that considers multiple stakeholders. The benefit of that is trust, Mehta said. “There’s a need to examine better, more robust, more timely models that create better outcomes and more trust, and ultimately less damage,” he said. Others involved include first responders, emergency social service workers, the health-care system and cities taking in evacuees. “I think a more resilient model would do is allow us to account for all these externalities, as well, in a way that isn’t really addressed now,” Mehta said. Multiple institutions stand to benefit from the research, including BC Wildfire Service, Emergency Management BC,

Tk’emlups te Secwépemc, the City of Kamloops and Interior Health, Mehta said. Mehta has been in the risk communications field for more than 25 years, including post-doctoral work at Queen’s University looking at communication and management of environmental health risk issues. Other faculty involved include Wendy Gardner, who Mehta said brings natural sciences and fire ecology knowledge to the table; Wendy McKenzie, who has a background in disaster medicine and public health; and John Heshka, who adds risk modelling and legal knowledge to the mix. At least two graduate students will also be involved. “I think we have a really strong team — very interdisciplinary across a lot of different faculties here at TRU,” he said. The researchers have until June 2021 to complete a report, which will b eventually be published as an academic article. The team had planned to hold a forum to collect information, but due to COVID-19, is now arranging video conferences with each individual group.

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Kamloops’ MLAs are back in Victoria this week — virtually and in person. The B.C. legislature reconvened on Monday with about 25 members in the chamber and the rest attending via Zoom, due to pandemic-related physical-distancing measures. “Strange is probably the best way to describe it,” KamloopsNorth Thompson MLA Peter Milobar said. Milobar was among the 12 Liberal MLAs attending in person, while Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone attended virtually, with screens set up for those on the video conference app. Stone said use of the technology was seamless. “My presence was felt this morning [Monday]. I gave a pretty impassioned statement on homelessness — did that from my office here in Kamloops as if I was sitting in the chamber,” Stone said, noting he expects to be physically present in the provincial capital for most of the remaining five-week session, which ends on Aug. 12. B.C.’s parliamentary calendar

has MLAs sitting in the legislature Mondays through Wednesdays starting this week, followed by virtual committee meetings to debate ministerial budget estimates on Thursdays and Fridays. Milobar noted all of that is normally accomplished in person, Mondays through Thursdays. “This is an attempt to get as much of the estimates as through as possible and get budget votes to a point where everything’s finalized,” Milobar said. “That’s our new way forward, at least for the five weeks of this sitting.” The B.C. Liberals have been calling on the government to release updated financials with revised revenues and expenses, given the pandemic’s impact on the province’s bottom line. “The province’s finances and the finances of British Columbians have been absolutely devastated and it doesn’t make any sense to be debating a budget that was introduced prior to this current set of circumstances,” Stone said, arguing the NDP government should introduce some sort of update regarding the $50-billion spending plan detailed in February, as well as the $5-billion COVID-19 recovery plan passed in March. “To this point, they haven’t,”

Milobar said. “We’re still expecting that to happen and, if not, we will still do our best with questioning … where the excess spending has been going, what are the revenue projections moving forward?” In question period on Monday, the B.C. Liberal opposition implored the government to further extend the temporary layoff period, Milobar said. The NDP government previously extended the notice period to 16 weeks from 13 weeks for businesses facing financial hardships due to COVID-19. Under B.C.’s Employee Standards Act, any layoff longer than 13 weeks in any 20-week period is considered a permanent layoff and employers must pay severance to qualifying employees. Milobar said the premier has indicated there won’t be another extension. “The best we could get out of him is that he will talk to business groups who have been asking for this since April,” Milobar said. Stone believes there will be mass bankruptcies and job losses in B.C. if the government doesn’t extend the provision, noting “tens of thousands of businesses” in the province, including in Kamloops, would be mandated to pay out severance.

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lowly, but surely, B.C. is getting there. The school year was briefly back in session, restaurants are again welcoming customers into their dining rooms and barber shops are busy. But just because you can go now, doesn’t mean you have to go now. Some British Columbians have leapt at the chance to slip the bonds of our collective house arrest, bounding out the door like excited puppies. Others, meanwhile, are channeling their inner house cat and taking a more cautious approach — poking their nose out the door just enough to detect any potential threat before committing to a bigger move. While businesses are counting on us to return and start spending money again after what has been, to put it mildly, a challenging few months, they have a solemn responsibility to protect people on both sides of the transaction. Most are taking that duty seriously and have put strict measures into place to ensure both their employees and customers are protected from the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus. That’s the key. If you don’t feel that a business is taking sufficient precautions to make you feel safe entering and patronizing that establishment, then don’t. And, if it’s appropriate, explain to them politely why you’ve chosen not to stay and spend money. But it goes both ways. If a business asks customers to wear a mask as a condition of entering their establishment, we have an obligation to do so, unless we have a better reason not to than a disinclination to be inconvenienced or told what to do. How we behave once we’re inside matters, too, whether that’s taking advantage of disinfecting wipes that are offered, maintaining a two-metre distance or limiting the number of objects and items we touch. And, of course, staying home if we feel sick. We’ve made it this far, but we’re not “there” yet. And it may still be a while until we are. Until then, lend a hand and be patient.

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ow long will it be until protesters loop a chain around the Overlanders statue in front of Kamloops City Hall and pull it down during an anti-colonialism rally? Is the day near when we hear demands that the statue of Phil Gaglardi be removed from the downtown square bearing his name (and, perhaps, that the square itself be renamed) due to revisited transgressions by the former highways minister with the penchant for stirring up trouble while he was in office between 1952 and 1972? Might the names of some Kamloops streets or schools be altered if noxious past words or deeds by the people the asphalt and classrooms honour are uncovered? Social media has given us cancel culture, the knee-jerk reaction of many to attack a person (usually famous) mercilessly on the basis of a random tweet or Facebook post by someone else, alleging some nefarious act. That online cancel culture abides by the opposite tenet of our justice system — deciding one is guilty before being proven innocent. The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis has led to another version of cancel culture, with monuments to various people of the past the targets. Unlike the social media cancel culture, the monument movement relies on verifiable facts from the past. The question that nobody seems to be able to answer is: Who decides which offences are worthy

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MUSINGS of toppling a statue and which misdeeds are tame enough to leave the legacy intact? Or, as the New York Times asked in an August 2017 article on the toppling of monuments in the Deep South: “Debates are raging over whether the statues should fall because they commemorate those who fought to uphold slavery, or stand because they remind us of a history that cannot be erased.” Floyd’s death was the latest in a too long string of deaths of black men in the U.S. while dealing with law enforcement. His death — caught on video as he cried for help while a police officer knelt on his neck for almost 10 minutes — was the killing that tipped the scales of outrage and we have seen the results in ongoing anti-racism protests in America and across the globe. That anger naturally has drawn protesters to statues and other monuments honouring men (they are almost always men) of dubious causes, the most prominent being those venerating leaders of the Confederacy in the

United States Civil War. While it seems to make sense that a statue of Jefferson Davis, the slave-owning president of the Confederate States of America, be removed from Monument Avenue in Richmond, Va., the Confederacy’s capital, is it equally understandable to see attacks on statues of Winston Churchill, calls to rename a Canadian city and musings on a new monicker for our province? The world as one seemed to express its condemnation when, in 2001, the Taliban, citing them as idols, blew up the venerable Buddhas of Bamyan — two sixthcentury statues carved into a cliff in Afghanistan. There was also global angst when ISIS members destroyed centuries-old artifacts in Syria and Iraq last decade. But there is a difference between destroying and removing tributes to the past. In Moscow, for example, a park was created for fallen monuments from the Soviet era. Yet, where the statue of John A. MacDonald finally rests remains to be seen. It was removed two years ago from in front of Victoria City Hall due to our first prime minister’s racist and violent attitudes toward Canada’s Indigenous people. The monumental monument movement continues in the U.S. and elsewhere, just as it has in spurts going back centuries. Will it ever reach Kamloops? Perhaps. If so, who makes the decision on whether a statue stays or goes? editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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LET POLICE DO THE POLICING PLEASE FIX THE BROKEN ROADS IN KAMLOOPS Editor: I don’t have a car. I ride my bicycle or my motorized scooter, so being on two wheels instead of four makes a huge difference when the roads are in pretty bad shape. There are several streets missing chunks of pavement and full of big ruts, lots of potholes and very rough, uneven surfaces. I have lived here since 1969 and it appears to me this is the worst I have ever seen the condition of the roads. I realize we, the taxpayers, foot the bill and I know money is tight, but this issue is health and safety. And a lot of other people think so too. Brian Husband Kamloops Editor: I am wondering how minds at city hall work. Why on earth are they wasting taxpayers’ money on repairing/upgrading the McArthur Island ring road when there are so many other road in the city in terrible condition — the Halston Crossing being just one. The city just operates without any concern of public opinion. It forgets at their peril that it is taxpayers who fund decisions. If there is surplus cash to throw around, reduce property taxes. Ian Cornish, Kamloops

Editor: Re: John Hart’s letter of June 15 (‘Now is the time to create a municipal police force in Kamloops’): Hart suggested Kamloops have a municipal police force without “military -style weapons.” I would challenge Hart — if a person entered his child’s school with a weapon, would he really want the “militarystyle weapons” (which, by the way, is an inaccurate term) to be at the police station or, worse, in Vancouver? And before anybody says that would never happen in Kamloops, let’s just remember the residents of Moncton, Fredericton and Portapique once said

the same thing. I am happy with the service of the RCMP. I know petty crime has increased, but I would suggest it has more to do with second chances accused get in this world. If Kamloops switched to a municipal police force, I doubt we would see a huge change in the amount of petty crime. A more effective approach, perhaps, would be utilizing the already highly trained peace officers this province employs in other areas to do minor police work, allowing the police to focus on serious crimes and crime prevention. Bylaws officers can do well-being checks. We can follow Alberta’s model

and expand the sheriffs’ and CVSE’s mandate to focus on traffic. Since sheriffs are already focused on court duties, they can also start doing probation and curfew checks. Conservation officers can focus on, as they have been, COVID-related restrictions. If these tasks are taken from the police and given to the agencies that have the time, staff and training to deal with them, Mounties can then focus on more serious crimes and crime prevention, thus allowing for safer communities. Gord Killen Kamloops

SAVE THE LAND FOR ARTS CENTRE Editor: Many people believe that pulling off something successfully depends on the meeting of two critical things: timing and luck. In the case of the recently re-proposed performing-arts centre, timing and luck both hit us hard as we were just about to (I believe) approve the proposal in a referendum to build the facility. The global pandemic then took hold in such a horrific way, dealing a blow to the referendum and it was properly postponed to a yet to be determined future date. So close was the timing.

But what now? With theatres shuttered, performing-arts events, such as the iconic Stratford Festival in Ontario, cancelled and large live performances in need of a re-think without a COVID-19 vaccine, it would seem obvious public approval and the viability of the Kamloops project will not now see the light of day for years. Being objective, there will be no appetite for the performing-arts centre proposal for years to come. But the city must hold onto that property downtown at Seymour Street and Fourth Avenue for future use

for an arts centre. It’s a perfect site and something great can still rise there in the future. The city should not entertain any development ideas for that corner. No condo building, please. Kamloops residents do not want to see a permanent parking lot in place of a beautiful building that could be such a great focal point to a rather less-than-vibrant downtown shopping area. It will just take patience — and luck and timing, too. But it can still happen. Gary Birkeland Kamloops

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WorkSafe BC has levied an $8,400 fine against the employer of a 19-year-old Kamloops man who died two years ago in a workplace accident. Brendan Stokes was working for Kamloops Tirecraft when he was killed on a service call in Dallas on June 29, 2018. Stokes had been cleaning the wheel hub on a loader suspended by a hydraulic jack when the vehicle slipped off the jack and landed on him, causing fatal injuries, the report states.

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BRENDAN STOKES An investigation found Kamloops Tirecraft failed to service the loader in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or as specified by a professional engineer. Tirecraft also failed to ensure the jack was used according to the manufacturer’s instructions and did

not establish safe work procedures for servicing mobile equipment tires, including procedures for removing tire assemblies. “Furthermore, the firm failed to provide its workers with the information, instruction, training and supervision necessary to ensure their health and safety,” the report reads. WorkSafe BC described these as “high-risk violations,” noting Kamloops Tirecraft also failed to adequately train its new and young workers and did not keep orientation and training records, which were both repeat violations.

PETITION LAUNCHED In response to the fine, a petition has been created calling for harsher penalties as a result of Stokes’ death. The change.org petition was signed by Stokes’ mother, Kara, who called the fine “a smack in the face.” Find the petition at change.org/p/tirecraftdemand-higher-penalties-for-tirecraft-kamloops-in-the-death-ofbrendan-stokes.

CRIMINAL CHARGE LAID AGAINST KAMLOOPS MOUNTIE FOR 2018 CRASH THAT INJURED SUSPECT TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

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A Kamloops police officer has been charged criminally for his part in a 2018 pursuit involving an allegedly stolen vehicle. RCMP Const. Christopher Squire is facing one count of dangerous driving. He was one of three Kamloops Mounties at the centre of an Independent Investigations Office probe following a Dec. 8, 2018, incident in Westsyde that left a suspect injured. During the pursuit, an unmarked police vehicle collided with the allegedly stolen truck. At the time, police told IIO investigators the

truck had previously failed to stop. The IIO, B.C.’s police watchdog agency, in November recommended charges against three officers. Squire was the only one charged by prosecutors. “A clear statement regarding the reasons for not approving any other charges will be released following the conclusion of proceedings arising from this charge,” read a statement released by the B.C. Prosecution Service. IIO investigators recommended an assault charge against one Mountie and criminal driving charges against three. Squire is scheduled to make his first appearance in Kamloops provincial court on July 30.

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The City of Kamloops may be about to trash free landfill days. On Monday, the civic operations committee heard from staff that free landfill days — held at the Mission Flats and Barnhartvale landfills since 2005, typically in the spring — were initially intended to encourage community cleanup projects. “That’s not quite what it’s turned into now,” city environmental services manager Glen Farrow said. During the past five years, he said, the initiative has resulted in more recyclable materials ending up in the landfills, as well as unsafe situations and headaches for staff. The committee heard that residential waste is accepted on such days and the financial incentive for customers to separate recyclables from the garbage is essentially removed. The days have become increasingly busy. The five-year average for the number of people who turn up is more than double that of a typical springtime Sunday, at 517 customers compared to 239, according to the city. People end up waiting for long periods of time with unsecured loads, sometimes with vehicles backed up to the train tracks near Mission Flats. The city said the situation can lead to people not adhering

to on-site directions and even urinating in public. The city also notes “verbal abuse” toward city and contractor staff has increased due to wait times and attempts by residents to dispose of items not permitted at landfills. In addition, due to how busy the days are, staff are not able to scrutinize loads as heavily, a report to the committee states. Farrow said other communities do not offer such services, recommending it is time to scrap the initiative altogether. He suggested the city instead encourage people to request tipping fees be waived on a case-by-case basis, for projects like riverbank or neighbourhood cleanups. “Get rid of the one day of chaos,” Farrow said. Committee member Coun. Bill Sarai pondered if the city could instead offer free landfill days on multiple dates to discourage one busy day, based on addresses or other criteria. “In my opinion, I think some of those people, if you eliminate this one-day event, that they’re either going to end up in our back roads or on the side of our street,” Sarai said. “We’ve already closed two or three of our recycling yards and we noticed just from that people weren’t persuaded or inclined to come to the landfills.” Farrow said more research would need to done on such a proj-

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION Pursuant to Sections 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, Ch. 26, the City of Kamloops (the “City”) is disposing of approximately 400.1 m2 of surplus road adjacent to 780 Windsor Avenue, legally described as: Road to be closed shown on Bylaw Plan EPP99106, Dedicated by Plan H15295, District Lot 257, Kamloops Division Yale District (the “Property”). The City is transferring the fee simple title of the Property to Copper Tree Holdings Ltd. (“Copper Tree”), to be consolidated with 780 Windsor Avenue, for the consideration of $54,000, to be satisfied by Copper Tree in-kind, through construction of approximately 160 m of new municipal water main within Windsor Avenue. For more information, please contact David W. Freeman, RI(BC), Assistant Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Director/ Real Estate Manager, at 250-828-3548.

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The first phase of the The Hive project downtown will move ahead, after city council approved a development permit on Tuesday. In its application, A&T Project Developments proposed a 5,400 square-metre, six-storey commercial building located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Lansdowne Street, currently a commercial parking lot. It is the first of three buildings anticipated to rise behind the Delta Kamloops Hotel, in a project touted as having the potential to transform downtown. The new building is slated to include retail on the ground floor and office space above, with Urban Systems expected to

be among the tenants. It will feature brick, wood-like panelling and extensive glazing. It will also have balcony spaces on each level, secured indoor bicycling storage and an outdoor bike rack. In a report to council, the city notes that the development does not require commercial parking, as it is situated within the city’s downtown off-street parking exemption area, but the development will nonetheless include 68 underground parking stalls, accessed from the lane, including one electric vehicle charging station. Further to the loss of the commercial parking lot, five on-street parking spaces along Lansdowne Street will be removed for landscaping purposes. Six trees will apparently be

removed and three trees will be replanted along Fifth Avenue and four trees will be replanted along Lansdowne Street. In addition, the project falls within the city’s revitalization tax exemption area, which was recently amended by the city to include commercial space, and the property improvements will be eligible for a 10-year tax exemption. On Tuesday, council voted unanimously to approve the permit. Vice-president of Invictus Properties, Bryan Pilbeam, told KTW last month the project is expected to break ground this month. Construction of the first phase is expected to take between 18 to 24 months. The second phase in the planning stage.

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In March, Emily Sedgwick travelled to Vancouver to meet suppliers for her new store. After more than a year of planning, the 31-yearold budding Kamloops entrepreneur incorporated in February and was ready to set up clothing displays and fill shelves with candles and bath products before opening her gift shop downtown at 404 Victoria St. The world, however, had different plans and Sedgwick soon found herself in downtown Vancouver with a wide open schedule — the suppliers all cancelled — just trying to find a bite to eat as the COVID-19 pandemic froze society. “We were panicking,” Sedgwick said. “It was like the middle of the week. They wanted to close for St. Patrick’s Day because they didn’t want big outings for St. Patrick’s Day and then, all of a sudden, everything shut down. “It was so eerie to be on Robson Street and nothing was open. We had to order in pizza to our hotel. We’re like, ‘I don’t know what to do.’” The trip was cut short and Sedgwick returned to Kamloops, uncertain about the future.

She had already invested time and money into the venture, which was so close to coming to fruition. It left her wondering, was this the right time? She was opening a store in the middle of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. “I got home and I literally started applying for jobs,” Sedgwick said. “Because I had already quit my job, I need to start working right now. I need to find something to do because people are telling me, ‘This is serious. Even when things start to open up again, your business is going to suffer. You’re not going to be successful.’ I didn’t leave my bed.” Many tears were shed and Sedgwick leaned on her spouse to help care for their five-year-old daughter, Amaya. Innovation, however, would come. Sedgwick had already cancelled orders when it was suggested she open her store online. Family and friends began shopping at her store on the internet. Sympathy sales, she thought. Then, names she did not recognize began popping up, a sign to Sedgwick that even though times are tough, people still have reasons

to celebrate birthdays, graduations and Mother’s Day. She said online sales were not what had been projected for the brick and mortar operation. “But for me, what it was was hope that if I open my doors, people would support me,” Sedgwick said. Fast forward to June 1 and a digital pilot project blossomed into a full-fledged store in the centre of downtown, at Victoria and Fourth. Sedgwick’s daughter helped with price tags and played store in her mom’s new business. “It was definitely relief,” Sedgwick said. “Again, it was like, ‘People are coming!’” Crooked Crown sells unique gifts, along with stationary, candy and cocktail mixes, not to mention dark chocolate sea salt caramels and lemon lavender cordial. The majority of the products are sourced

from within British Columbia and Canada. As for the name — Crooked Crown — it was inspired by tiles created by Vancouver artist Sid Dickens. “We have quite a few in our kitchen right above our dining room table. I was looking at them and a lot of them have crowns on them. “I loved it. I was like, ‘Crown.’ And that saying kept coming up for me, ‘Fix another woman’s crown without telling the world it’s crooked.’ “I think it’s so important to empower other people. … I think to go with that, it’s so important that it’s OK if your crown is crooked.” Perhaps opening a business amid a global pandemic has earned Sedgwick her very own crooked crown, the impacts of which will likely not be forgotten and may continue to be felt for some time.

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Museum reopens its doors TODD SULLIVAN

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The Kamloops Museum and Archives (KMA) reopened on Tuesday amid the COVID-19 pandemic. New protocols in place during the pandemic allowing the museum to resume operations include reducing occupancy and changes to archive services and programs. A maximum of 15 visitors at one time are allowed inside the museum to accommodate adequate physical distancing. Reservations will not be accepted, but visitors may call in advance for information to reduce the possiblity of wait

times at the door. Several exhibition spaces within the museum have been reconfigured or made temporarily inaccessible and all hands-on interactive elements have been removed from the children’s museum. Instead, young visitors are being invited to take part in a scavenger hunt to explore new artifacts placed in that gallery. The archives requires all research inquiries to be made in advance, while access to research materials is by appointment only. Limits to advance reservations and access to research materials are subject to the archivist’s discretion. Research appointments are capped at 45 minutes in duration and limited to one researcher or a family group of no more than

two individuals. Visitors can also expect reductions in, or cancellations of, museum programs. Hands-on group activities are not permitted under current COVID-19 safety guidelines, but where possible, programs will be adapted or migrate to digital formats. Routine cleaning procedures have been implemented, but visitors are encouraged to bring personal protective equipment if needed and, if possible, avoid using the building’s public washrooms. The museum has reopened its doors downtown at Seymour Street and Second Avenue with a new exhibit presenting the historical records of Royal Inland Hospital and the Tranquille Sanatorium.

Kamloops Mustard Seed impacted during COVID-19 pandemic TODD SULLIVAN

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on many corners of the community, including those struggling with hunger and homelessness. Services available through The Mustard Seed Kamloops have been modified and reduced for health reasons. Clinical and advocacy services manager Michaela Jyrkkanen explained some of these changes with KTW via email. “Due to COVID-19, we have had to limit the number of guests in the dayroom to 20 people at a time, as well as encourage guests not to linger too long so others have the opportunity to come inside,” she said. “We have also changed our food delivery method to to-go containers — this enables guests to eat outside and bring food out for their friends.” Staff at the West Victoria Street facility also started closing the dayroom from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. so the outreach staff can perform extra cleaning measures, while Interior Health street nurses have been visiting once per week to answer questions about the novel coronavirus, screen patients and perform testing. The Men’s Supportive Living Program continues to run, while advocates screen for COVID-19

before allowing new residents inside. Residents are encouraged to limit their exposure to others, be conscientious when outside the facility and wash their hands regularly. Dental at The Seed, the free dental clinic, has been closed since March 15, as per the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC) regulations. Jyrkkanen said The Mustard Seed would likely continue to limit the number of guests in the dayroom to encourage physical distancing, while also carrying on with stricter cleaning policies. Screening and testing of those most vulnerable to the disease will also continue. Jyrkkanen said most guests have been coping quite well during the pandemic and outreach staff have been checking in to ensure they have all the essentials they need, such as clothing, socks, shoes and hygiene products. She noted there are a few ways residents can help the organization. “The Mustard Seed would greatly appreciate donations of coffee, canned goods, pre-packaged snacks (granola bars, juice boxes, etc.) and packages of new mens’ and women’s’ underwear,” Jyrkkanen said. “These items have been in large demand throughout the pandemic and continue to be needed by those most vulnerable in our community. Those wishing to donate can do so at The Mustard Seed’s Outreach Centre at 181 West Victoria St.

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AA meetings continue online during pandemic SAYS ONE MEMBER IN KAMLOOPS: ‘I CAN GO TO MEETINGS ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT. THERE ARE MEETINGS ONLINE SOMEWHERE, ALL DAY LONG, ALL NIGHT LONG.’ meeting, but found comfort in the ladies’ meeting held in a virtual setting. “I was super afraid to even join. I didn’t know if people would be able to see me and I didn’t know if I was going to recognize someone,” she said. But Melanie said that once she signed on, she didn’t feel pressured to share. When she did share, she said it was a scary and emotional experience — until a flood of support came her way. “Everybody was reaching out to me and telling me I was the most important person in the room,” she said. “One lady told me that she was going to love me until I loved myself, and that got me.” Melanie has kept going back to the meetings and said she is glad her introduction to the group was by video chat, rather than in

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While some institutions have decided to put their activities on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, other organizations have work that is just too important to delay. One of those groups is Alcoholics Anonymous. Thanks to video chat, meetings in Kamloops and around the world have continued. Kamloops This Week spoke with AA members about how the transition was made. The names of those who spoke to KTW have been changed to protect their anonymity. Melanie is new to AA and didn’t join until April, well after the pandemic had taken hold in B.C. She has never been to an in-person AA

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The Kamloops Out Of The Cold shelter is still looking for a place to call home with a new executive director leading the search. Dina Lambright joined the organization in April. While there are no current leads on a new location, Lambright is hoping to be able to once again provide an Out Of The Heat shelter during the sweltering summer months. “I’m really hoping we can get some funding rolling,” she said. “Even if I can do one Out of the Heat and provide some food and shelter for folks.” Though the COVID-19 pandemic

DAVE EAGLES/KTW FILE The sign pointed to the former home of the Out of the Cold shelter, which was St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, but the downtown church is no longer available for shelter use. Those behind Out of the Cold are now planning for the winter of 2020-2021.

has kept her mostly working remotely and focused on more administrative tasks, Lambright has been busy incorporating Out Of The Cold as its own society and applying for funding. Lambright said close to 50 per cent of those using Out Of The Cold services are of First Nations ancestry. “My funding proposals have been primarily focused on ensuring that what we’re offering has a traditional and cultural context to it,” she said.

“We can provide food, but are we providing something a little more traditional so that folks can ground themselves in their own culture?” Lambright said the shelter may need to turn to co-locating with other local organizations in order to solve its problem in finding a home. Until then, she will continue to search for funding, connect with the community and work alongside a board of directors she describes as “passionate and lovely.”

The shelter had operated out St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral downtown through the winter of 20182019, but had to find a new home last winter, an unsuccessful endeavour that resulted in no Out of the Cold shelter this past winter. Those with a tip on a prospective location or seeking information on volunteering and helping in other ways can contact Lambright by email at ootcexecutivedirector@ gmail.com.

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Help still available for those who witnessed fatal Snowbirds crash in Kamloops The Kamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit is reminding residents who witnessed the May 17 crash of a Snowbirds jet that help is available if the event is still triggering stress. The jet crashed into a Brocklehurst neighbourhood shortly after takeoff from Kamloops Airport that morning, killing passenger Capt. Jennifer Casey and injuring pilot Capt. Richard MacDougall. The Snowbirds were on a

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common for people to feel “emotional aftershocks” following such an event. Those still experiencing adverse reactions can call the Interior Crisis Line Network, 24 hours a day, at 1-888-353-CARE (2273). The network provides short-term emotional support, skilled assessment, crisis de-escalation and, wherever possible, works to find appropriate resources

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A judge urged prosecutors on Monday to pick up the pace in the case against five men charged with murder in the gangrelated 2018 slaying of a Kamloops man. Troy Gold’s remains were found in the Lac du Bois area north of Kamloops weeks after he was reported missing in October 2018. Last fall, five men were charged with seconddegree murder in connection with his death. Crown prosecutor Sarah Firestone told court in January that the case against the men would proceed by direct indictment — a legal

move typically reserved for the most serious and complicated criminal cases, which denies the accused the right to a preliminary inquiry and instead sends them straight to trial in B.C. Supreme Court. In court on Monday, Firestone said direct indictment has not yet been approved. Gold, 35, was reported missing in early October of 2018. His remains were found weeks later in the Lac du Bois area north of Batchelor Heights. Last fall, police arrested five men in connection with the slaying. Nathan Townsend, Jayden Eustache, Darian Rohel, John Daviss and Sean Scurt are each charged

with second-degree murder. All of the accused have been in custody since their arrests. Preliminary inquiries are hearings at which prosecutors typically present a bare-bones version of their case, after which a judge decides whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. Direct indictments are sometimes approved in cases that are extremely complex or reliant on extensive wire tap evidence. Direct indictment requires approval from the office of B.C.’s attorney general and regional Crown counsel. In Kamloops provincial court on Monday, Firestone said she has not yet received that

approval. “I am extremely hopeful,” she said. “I have had discussions with both regional Crown counsel and the deputy attorney general.” Defence lawyers representing the five accused expressed concern about delay. “I expressed concern about the delay in this case even before COVID hit,” said Shelley Sugarman, who represents Daviss. Kamloops provincial

court Judge Stephen Harrison told Firestone to speed up the process, but granted her request to adjourn the file to July 20 to give her more time to seek approval. “It needs to be done — and it should be done sooner rather than later,” he said. “I have urged Ms. Firestone to ensure that her superiors are aware that the court expects it will be known that this matter will be proceeding, one way or another, on or before July 20.”

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More than 2,500 Thompson Rivers University students in Kamloops and Williams Lake can now take part in virtual convocation ceremonies, but the postsecondary institution is leaving the door open for graduates to cross an actual stage in 2021. On Monday, TRU posted nine pre-recorded videos to its website, recognizing the class of 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic has axed large gatherings. TRU provost Christine BovisCnossen said there is a liveliness that comes from the crowd at a traditional TRU convocation in the Tournament Capital Centre that’ can’t be duplicated, but noted the university has tried to replicate the ceremonial feel in the virtual event. “You can never replicate a convocation ceremony virtually,” Bovis-Cnossen said, referring to it as a social moment and rite of passage. The videos start off with Secwépemc drumming and welcoming from elder Dina Jules, followed by speeches from TRU chancellor Nathan Matthew and

TRU president Brett Fairbairn, as well as a number of congratulatory words from program deans and Premier John Horgan and Minister of Advanced Education Melanie Mark. There are also speeches from valedictorians and biographies of this year’s 17 medal winners, along with a virtual guestbook for friends and family to sign. Videos on the site also include those for this year’s honorary doctorate recipients Mona Jules, an elder with the Simpcw First Nation who has spent much of her life teaching and preserving the Secwépemcstín language, and Vera Schiff, a Holocaust survivor who has written books about her experiences and lobbied for justice and human rights. The university is also making arrangements for graduates to have commemorative photographs taken in their cap and gown with TRU’s professional photographer. On Monday night, TRU lit up its North Tower residence building to honour the grads. “We’re trying to do everything we can to make it as special as we can without being able to do a live event,” Bovis-Cnossen

said. She said postponing convocations to a future date wouldn’t have been fair to all graduates, noting the videos allow them to celebrate safely with friends and family in their homes and at their leisure, despite the pandemic. While the proverbial crossing of the stage cannot be replicated via video, Bovis-Cnossen said a list of all graduates’ names will scroll over the videos. As for the physical parchments, those will be delivered to the class of 2020 through the mail. While they will have already received their degrees, TRU is inviting the class of 2020 to attend a future graduation ceremony when restrictions have eased. The next two opportunities would be the October convocation this year or the June convocation in June 2021. “We’re just waiting to see what the results are from the public health officer as to whether or not they’re going to allow gatherings of more than 50 people by October,” BovisCnossen said. The convocation videos can be found online at https://www. tru.ca/convocation.html.

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Add tree planting to the list of activities Kamloops residents have been doing to keep themselves busy at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city has noticed an uptick this year in the use of its tree coupons, a rebate program intended to encourage tree planting. City parks manager Jeff Putnam told the city’s civic operations committee on Monday staff typically hand out the coupons at events, resulting in about half of the allotted program subscription over the past four years. This year, however, the province cancelled large gatherings to curb spread of the novel coronavirus, so the city instead partnered with nurseries. As a result, Putnam said, he expects all 750 coupons to be fully subscribed.

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Amber Fill said she was shocked when she received a lifealtering phone call. The South Kamloops secondary student won a $40,000 Beedie Luminaries scholarship that will cover the cost of her post-secondary education. The scholarships, handed out by real estate developer Ryan Beedie, recognize B.C. students who have faced financial hardships and demonstrate resiliency to follow their dreams, creativity and academic readiness. The Grade 12 student, who graduated last week, was expecting to get rejected. “I had mentally prepared myself that I wasn’t going to get it because I felt there’s so many incredible students, I don’t want to get my hopes up to be let down, but when I got the call I was like, ‘Are you sure?’” she said, laughing. Fill has an impressive resume of her own that made her a winning candidate. At South Kamloops, Fill headed a peer tutoring group, was a member of the Principal’s Council and started a breakfast

program for low-income students. In the community, she recently organized a shoebox drive for the YWCA Emergency Women’s Shelter, is a member of the Kamloops Naturalist Club’s Next Generation Naturalists program and has for the past few years decorated the children’s ward at Royal Inland Hospital for Christmas. “I spend most of my time doing volunteer work and tutoring students at my school,” Fill said. She will receive $10,000 per year for four years and will be paired with a mentor and offered a paid summer internship opportunity. “I’m really appreciative of the award because it doesn’t just look at the GPA (grade point average),” Fill said. “It looks at you as more of a person and they took a lot of time to get to know me and make sure that I was a good fit.” To be eligible for the Beedie Luminaries scholarship, students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, have a minimum grade average of 75 per cent, intend to attend one of 25 B.C. universities full time and demonstrate financial adversity. Fill plans to pursue a double

major in environmental studies and history, opting to attend the University of Victoria, as it will have a variety of options for the courses in which she is interested. Fill moved to the Tournament Capital six years ago from England and hopes to call the provincial capital home this fall, but given the COVID-19 pandemic, she may be in Kamloops a little longer than expected. “I very well could be doing my first year, or first day, at least, in my bedroom. But we’ll see,” Fill said, noting fall semester classes will all be online and she’s still waiting to hear if she will have a spot in student housing, which was capped at 40 per cent of capacity. But COVID-19 has also led to Beedie Luminaries deciding to increase the total number of scholarships from 105 to 128 because of the pandemic’s impact on families and employment opportunities for young people and their parents. Beedie Luminaries is a registered foundation and a non-profit society that helps promising British Columbian students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds overcome barriers to education.

Bowden named BCSSA director Mike Bowden is the Kamloops-Thompson school district’s principal of Aboriginal education. The Kamloops-Thompson school district’s principal of Aboriginal education has been named a director on the BC School Superintendents Association (BCSSA) board. “As part of our work and ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Calls to Action, the association would like to create space to honour the

voice of Indigenous peoples in British Columbia,” said BCSSA president Chris van der Mark in a press release. He said the BCSSA is grateful for Bowden’s continued leadership and support within the province and the BCSSA Indigenous Leaders program, and welcomes his input and guidance in their effort to improve the life circumstances of all Indigenous learners, staff and communities.

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MORE THAN PLANTING A SEED OF A DONATION: Members of the Bible Truth Church donated 500 pairs of socks, 1000 granola bars and 1,000 juice boxes to the Mustard Seed Kamloops, the social agency on West Victoria Street that helps the city’s marginalized community. From left: Jon Young, who attends the church and, with his Connect Group, serves meals at the Mustard Seed as part of the Alive in The City program, Jeff Arlitt, Mustard Seed wellness co-ordinator, and Bible Truth Pastor Jonny Strutt.

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FUNDING CREATIVITY IN KAMLOOPS: BC Interior Community Foundation director Kathy Humphreys (left) and executive director Rob Miller (right) present Kamloops Symphony Society executive director Daniel Mills with a cheque for $41,588.55. The BC Interior Community Association also donated $12,570.20 to Western Canada Theatre.

SEPTEMBER 11 The annual Gur Singh Memorial Golf Tournament will continue this year — but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sept. 11 fundraiser will see participants driving, chipping and putting on a virtual golf course. The Kamloops Brain Injury Association has been running the tourney, which raises money for the organization, for 17 years and has found an online platform on which golfers can take part in a virtual golf tournament and support the cause. The online platform and tournament details will be released later. In the meantime, an online raffle is at kbia.ca.

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ong Beach Peninsula, Washington state, is the place you dream about when you imagine quiet walks along a seemingly endless shoreline, serene, oceaninspired meals and blissful silence but for the whoosh of the waves. This 45-kilometre tongue of land, six-hour drive from Vancouver, B.C., is cradled by the Pacific Ocean, Willapa Bay and the Columbia River. It binds a handful of sleepy communities that feel lost in time and remain nearly unchanged over the years. Go for the soothing melody of the ocean, the joy of biking through sand dunes with the wind in your hair and the exhilaration of forest hikes to jaw-dropping vistas. We checked in at Adrift Hotel, a beach-side property that offers complimentary beach bikes, an irresistible way to explore the coastline. We took to the Discovery Trail, an 13-kilometre paved bike path that winds through the sand dunes, past bright yellow bursts of fireweed, alongside dune grass blowing in the wind and sandpipers scurrying close to the shoreline. We stopped at the peninsula’s southern-most hamlet, Ilwaco, for lunch and a salty cucumber cocktail at the Salt Hotel & Pub, a cute, harbourside restaurant where the ahi tuna on the tacos is reeled in straight from the waters offshore. Stroll along the harbour and it’s easy to tell fishing is Ilwaco’s main attraction. Beginning in May, sturgeon and salmon fishing charters depart daily from the port, taking avid anglers out in search of a great catch. While there isn’t much shopping on the peninsula, the majority of retailers are situated along

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Long Beach’s colourful Pacific Avenue. We drift around the galleries, gift shops and souvenir stores. Our favorite was Marsh’s Free Museum, a one-of-a-kind store that combines seaside curios with a collection of preserved animal heads, unusual antiques and photographs of the area from bygone days. Like most of the shops on the peninsula, this one has an undeniably quirky personality. You can’t visit the peninsula without heading to Cape Disappointment State Park, named by Captain Meares in 1788, when he failed to cross the bar where the Columbia River meets the

Pacific Ocean. A notoriously dangerous crossing, it’s a place where millions of gallons of fresh water collide with ocean swells, creating waves that reach heights of 12 metres. Thanks to dense fog, fierce currents and a shallow, shifting sandbar some 2,000 vessels have sunk here since 1792, earning it the nickname “the graveyard of the Pacific.” One of the many picturesque beaches at the park, Dead Man’s Cove, earned its name because of the sailors’ bodies that would wash up on its shores. There’s a fabulous array of forest hikes at Cape Disappointment,

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A discrepancy in numbers was evident. Myah Lawrence and Jessica Hemenway, co-workers at Zumiez in Aberdeen Mall, were helping plenty of skateboarding-savvy girls in the store, but the female contingent was usually sparse at McArthur Island Skate Park. “The three of us started hanging out and we’re like, ‘Let’s do it. Let’s build a girls’ community,’” said Lily Hawley, one of three wheels in the Tournament Capital triumvirate behind Girls Skate Kamloops. “We all feel the same way. We want more girls at the park.” Lawrence, 19, Hemenway, 18, and Hawley, 17, share ideas on why girls are hesitant to show up to the park. “It’s intimidating because it seems like all of the older skateboarders, who tend to be guys, are so good and you watch them

and it’s like, ‘I want to learn how to do that, but it’s a little bit embarrassing trying to do it,’” Hawley said. “It was a little bit intimidating. Everyone is watching me because I’m the only girl around here and I don’t want to embarrass myself.” One month ago, the trio sprung into action, earmarking June 8 to begin Girls Skate Kamloops, a Monday night group that gathers informally at 5 p.m. at the Mac Isle park. Sixteen girls participated in the inaugural session, 22 showed up last week and KTW dropped in this past Monday to find about 30 in action. Among the crowd were 13-year-old buddies Ella Hanemaayer and Cadence Crosman. “I tried coming a few years ago,” Hanemaayer said. “I came here with some of my guy friends. It was very intimidating. It feels like everyone is kind of looking at you, even though they’re not. It’s

the same thing when I go to the bike ranch by myself. “When she [Crosman] told me about the group, it was kind of like, ‘Oh, hey, so I’m not the only girl who skateboards? It was a really neat thing.” Crosman heard about Girls Skate Kamloops during a visit to Zumiez. “It’s women empowerment,” she said. “Lots of girls are scared to go to the skate park alone, of being judged. “The group was created so we could have fun together and not feel judged.” Hemenway grew up in the Vancouver area and often felt alienated at skate parks. She moved to Kamloops to study at Thompson Rivers University and still struggled to build confidence in the skating community, opting out of Kam City Jam last year because she would have been the only female entrant in her category. A conversation with Kierra Davies was emboldening.

“She was the biggest ‘core girl skater in all of Kamloops,” Hemenway said, noting Davies was out of town when Kam City Jam was held last year. “All the guys had nicknames for her. She was the best. “She made me promise I’d compete against her next year.” Davies died on May 26, succumbing to a significant medical condition she dealt with for many years. She was 20. “I know she would have loved this skate day,” Hemenway said. “We like to post clips of the girls who learn new things, even if they’re not as cool as the stuff the guys are posting. Having girls here, it hits somewhere deeper.” Girls Skate Kamloops is on Instagram, its account profile noting the group welcomes all ages and skill levels. “When we got that group picture on the back of that skate bowl, a lot of the older guys started clapping,” Hemenway said. “I saw some of the little ones [girls] get a big smile on their

face. They got so excited.” Lawrence laughed when asked about the guys’ reaction to the army of girls that shows up on Monday nights. “I think they’re a little bit shocked to see that many girls and maybe a little confused about why there are so many of them at the same time,” she said. “For the most part, it’s super supportive. It’s a really nice, encouraging environment.” Local group Brass Monkeys Skateboard Co. and downtown Kamloops store 808 and Bench have donated product to Girls Skate Kamloops for giveaways. Lawrence is shocked at how quickly word is getting out, calling it a domino effect. “I’m super excited,” she said. “I couldn’t even believe how big our turnout was.” Added Hawley: “I just want to see this community grow so the skateboarding community becomes closer. Maybe we can bring everyone at the park together.”

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The University of Alberta has stunned U Sports by revealing its decision not to compete in basketball, volleyball and hockey in the 2020-2021 season. On June 8, Canada West announced the cancellation of fall sports football, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s rugby 15s and women’s field hockey, each scuttled amid the pandemic. 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. The Golden Bears and Pandas will remain in hibernation regardless. “It’s shocking, but we know there are huge financial challenges that schools are dealing with across the country and that certainly came to light here today,” said TRU WolfPack athletics director Curtis Atkinson, who read the news in a conference-wide email sent by Alberta last week. “It’s huge news for the conference and for university sport in the country. It was unexpected, but what we’re all learning in this

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COVID reality is to expect the unexpected.” Canada West issued a statement on Twitter, calling Alberta’s decision disheartening. “At the same time, Canada West fully understands the difficult financial position many of our members currently find themselves in,” the statement reads, noting the virus crisis has reduced or eliminated athletic and recreation fees, hindered fundraising efforts and led to budget cuts at many postsecondary institutions. Added Atkinson: “It’s just significant when a member like the U of A, which has such a rich history and with the tradition they have, when they won’t be participating in those league sports this year, it’s pretty eye-opening.” Does Alberta’s deci-

sion make it easier for other schools to follow suit? “That’s a possibility,” Atkinson said. “It’s still pretty fresh news for everyone. I’ve chatted with a couple colleagues about it, both internally and externally, and that certainly came up. It’s going be a hot topic of conversation.” Atkinson said the WolfPack remain aligned with Canada West in their pursuit of returning to play in January. “All of us are feeling disappointment across the board,” Atkinson said. “Even though we’ve been working on different scenarios over the last couple of months, a lot of the news we’ve had over the last week-and-a-half has been disappointing. “But this is a strange environment we’re working in. It seems like week to week there can be such significant change, in terms of preparation and financial situation. “It’s been very tough for a lot of people across the country.” The WolfPack have seven varsity teams — men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and soccer, and swimming. Swimming is among fall sports not yet cancelled. Whether the WolfPack’s season in the pool is nixed will be determined by July 15.

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• A hub-city scenario has not yet been discussed, but discussion is fluid, Robison said. The WHL remains in contact with the Canadian government. • The league, for now, has not requested special bordercrossing exemption, but is monitoring the situation. • Robison said no date has been set at which the league must cancel the season. The WHL is committed to com-

BARAGANO INVITED Kamloops Blazers’ defenceman Inaki Baragano has been invited to the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation National Junior Camp, which will run from July 14 to July 24 in Cham, Switzerland. He will be aiming to crack the team for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship this winter in Edmonton and Red Deer. The Lausanne, Switzerland, product racked up five goals and 16 points in 60 games last season. Connor Zary and Dylan Garand of the Blazers will take part in Hockey Canada’s virtual National Junior Team Sport Chek Summer Development camp from July 27 to July 31.

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Nominated for the TRU Athletics University Award are Tim Dobbert, Jan Pirretas Glasmacher and Olga Savenchuk. Mike Stewart-Smith, Kate Stebbings and Miriam Cavani are nominated for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 52 Masters Athlete Award. The awards have been handed out since 1990 in conjunction with the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame banquet. This year, the awards will be doled out online due to the pandemic. The KSC promotes communication, development, education and participation of sport in the greater Kamloops area.

WOODLAND GETS CAMP CALL Kendra Woodland of Kamloops remains on Hockey Canada’s radar. She is one of 50 players invited to participate in the virtual BFL Canada National Women’s Development Team Summer Camp. Hockey Canada staff will have weekly online meetings with players this summer until athletes return to university in the fall. Woodland, a 20-year-old goaltender for the New Brunswick Reds, is one of eight netminders invited to the camp. “It is important to recognize the accomplishment of these athletes being identified in our program at the under-18 and development level. They are a big part of our future moving forward,” said Gina Kingsbury, director of women’s national teams for Hockey Canada. “The virtual sessions taking place allow us to connect and educate our athletes on their development.” Athletes will cover topics that include at-home-strength-andconditioning plans, mental performance, nutrition, dry-land skills, skating simulations, team-building activities, short-term

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BRIEFS international competition preparation and meetings with coaches. Woodland made her Team Canada debut at the 2018 IIHF Under-18 World Women’s Hockey Championship in Dmitrov, Russia. She donned the Maple Leaf again last summer against the U.S. in the 2019 under22 Lake Placid series. AWARD WINNERS The South Kamloops Titans have announced their athletics award winners. Kendra McDonald is the female senior athlete of the year, while Maxen Adam, Michael MacDonald and Justin Friesen share the Senior Male Athlete of the Year Award. Fiona Brisco is the senior scholar-athlete of the year. Brisco and Tristan Wandler won the female and male coaches’ awards, respectively. The Walter Trkla Award, handed to Grade 12 soccer players, was split

between Brisco, Thomas Faraone and McDonald. Kianna Woods and Grace Hetherington split the Heather MacDonald Award, handed to Grade 12 volleyball players. Dave and Kathryn Brisco claimed the Jack Buckham Award for service. Sadie Moyer, Danielle Roche and Raiden Yamaoka won large service awards and Eli Hogan won a small service award. Yamaoka received the JE Tait and Sam Dixon Award for service. Fiona Brisco and McDonald split the Titan Award. GUERTIN HONOURED Emma Guertin of Kamloops is one of 10 recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council, in conjunction with the province, use the awards to honour excellence in sport, commitment to education, positive work in communities and leadership on and off the field. KTW will have more on Guertin next week.

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Boating Safety

It's the time of year for boating fun. Kamloops RCMP reminds boaters to always wear your life jacket, don't just carry in onboard; don't drink or use cannabis and boatboat operators face the same consequences as motor vehicle drivers when found to be impaired and, always operate your craft at a safe speed.

Hiking safety

Make your hike safe by telling someone where you are going; never hike by yourself, know the physical requirements of the hike in advance and ensure you have good physical and emotional conditioning; bring enough water and food; have a source of communication if you need help and have knowledge of what to do if you meet a wild animal.

Scams

Kamloops RCMP has received several complaints about advanced fee fraud schemes. These involve solicitations that encourage potential victims to provide personal information such as signatures or bank account information, and to pay certain advance fees, often referred to as “processing fees”. In return, the potential victim is promised sums of money which the scammer has no intention of paying.

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hough Sunday school is fast becoming an oddity, many older children, having grown up therein, would still recall the story of Jonah in “the belly of the whale.” Another Jonah, my friend’s son, hates being vaccinated or eating spinach. Without fail, that creates tension at a doctor’s office and at the dinner table. Parents encourage their children to endure unwelcome situations because they know such things will be beneficial for them in the long run. Doing good is no guarantee of popularity or of appreciation. In fact, the expression of goodness can generate a very perverse response. It could cause tremendous resentment and lead to the equivalent of childish tantrums, even in adults. The story of the biblical Jonah, the Old Testament prophet, illustrates this reality clearly in the four short chapters of the book by the same name. God announced his intention to destroy the great city of Nineveh unless its citizens repented their evil ways. Yet his goodness led him to give them an opportunity to repent and thus defer his actions. It was God who assigned to Jonah the task of communicating his intentions to the people of Nineveh and encouraging their positive response. Because Nineveh was the capital city of Israel’s greatest enemy, Samaria, Jonah was reluctant to give them any chance for repentance. He resented God’s offer of hope to them. Instead, he decided to bury the message and take a vacation in Tarshish. But God, wanting the people of Nineveh to have the opportunity to repent, intervened and, through a series of events, ensured the right message got to the right people at the right time. It involved a great storm,

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a big fish, a marvellous deliverance, along with a shady plant, a warm east wind and a worm. God exercised judgment upon Jonah by having the whale consume him alive, but he also demonstrated his mercy as he preserved Jonah’s life when he repented. To Jonah’s disgust, the people of Nineveh repented and believed in God, throwing themselves upon God’s mercy. Chapter four of his book tells us Jonah was so angry with God for what he had done that Jonah wanted to die on the spot. Even though he had experienced personal deliverance from the whale by God’s direct intervention, he hated God for his goodness to the pagan people, who were enemies of Israel. As we come to the end of the story, we are left with the following conundrums: • Jonah, who claimed to serve the God of creation and who had personally experienced God’s deliverance following his rebellion, was filled with anger against God because he had been good to Nineveh. • The pagan sailors and the citizens of Nineveh ended up serving God with gratitude for his goodness, whereas Jonah, the servant of God, did everything in his power to avoid serving him. How it is that God’s people can end up hating God for his goodness, resenting his actions

and seeking to subvert God’s plans? How it is that many pout and throw tantrums because God does not act according to their agendas? How do we slay this dragon of resentment? How do we work through our feelings that God is not always fair? It is amazing that, in all of the actions of Jonah’s story, no one is killed. The pagan sailors were preserved through the storm, Jonah was delivered from his mammal tomb and the people of Nineveh escaped God’s judgment because they repented. While he was on earth, Jesus’ goodness was similarly called into question quite often. One time, he was threatened by a raving maniac (Mark 5:1-20) while restoring the man to sanity, enabling him to experience God’s saving peace. Part of the remedy resulted in the drowning of 2,000 pigs. Their owners were not impressed, despite the good that resulted from thousands of demons being expelled from their neighbourhood and the restoration of the man. Do we possess unswerving confidence in God’s essential goodness? Are we willing to be patient and let God’s goodness impress itself upon us as we gradually grasp the larger picture of what he may be doing in and through us? Our willingness to obey and follow him depends greatly upon this fundamental confidence in his ultimate goodness and the exercise of his power for good. Narayan Mitra is a voluntary chaplain at Thompson Rivers University and can be reached by email at ryanmitra225@ gmail.com. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com. Please include a very short bio and a photo.

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hen most people think of how Indigenous people lived prior to European contact and colonization, it is as hunter-gatherers. People tend to think that people were more nomadic and travelled around seasonally, taking advantage of the naturally available foods and medicines — and maybe that it probably involved skill, but also a bit of luck, happening upon food sources as they travelled. This isn’t wrong. Indigenous people living in what is now Canada certainly were hunter-gatherers following a seasonal round throughout their respective territories. But the archaeological record, oral histories and traditional-use studies tell us heir resource-collection behaviour was a lot more complicated than that. There is substantial evidence indicating people understood how to best modify the landscape to create environments that increased their “crop.” For example, swaths of land were regularly burned to stimulate growth of berry patches while preventing invasion of other shrub species and conifers.

SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTOS At left is balsamroot, the beautiful yellow sunflower-esque plant was an important source of carbohydrates for Indigenous people in the B.C. Interior. At right is wild rice in Manitoba, and there is evidence it was used as a cash crop, both in trade with other Indigenous groups and, eventually, with European settlers.

This practise had further, beneficial outcomes — it facilitated both hunting and travelling by clearing underbrush and increasing visibility and decreased the risk of larger-scale fires, which could be catastrophic to the landscape and food sources. This practise was in use for thousands of years, but has been disallowed due to fire suppression by government’s forest services, including in British Columbia. Camas have a root about the size of a small onion, are abundantly available in the wild

throughout much of B.C. and, when baked, are a high-fructose, calorie-rich food source. These were harvested and baked all throughout the Pacific Northwest. There is evidence that camas bulbs were collected from the wild, transplanted to garden plots near villages and hoed, weeded, and periodically replenished with bulbs collected from the wild. These plots were then covered with seaweed and burned off in the fall to replenish nutrients in the soil. Arrow-leaf balsamroot is the beautiful

yellow sunflower-esque plant seen in abundance on sunny slopes around Kamloops throughout spring and early summer. This root vegetable was an important source of carbohydrates for Indigenous people in the B.C. Interior. The taproots can be dried, roasted or steamed and eaten. The seeds were pounded for use as a flour and the roots can be steamed or eaten raw. While not subject to more intensive agricultural practices, these were managed by not harvesting the “mother” roots, which could be

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decades old. These well-established parent plants were left alone to ensure a continued source of balsamroot for future harvests. A little farther from home, Indigenous groups from Manitoba and Ontario have long practised the collection and cultivation of wild rice species that thrive in the shallow waters of the great basin. This rice is not a species related to the Asian rice varieties we are most familiar with, but is a naturally occurring grass seed with a chewy outer sheath and tender inner grain.

Indigenous people gathered and prepared this wild rice in the late summer through early fall, shaking or beating the ears of the hollow stems into their canoes to catch the grains as they paddled through the shallows. There is limited evidence to suggest Indigenous people needed to manage, move or re-seed wild rice, but there is evidence it was used as a cash crop, both in trade with other Indigenous groups and, eventually, with European settlers who used the grain to sustain themselves as they travelled

cross-country. If this summary of how Indigenous people traditionally managed their food sources has interested readers, please refer to local publications by Simpcw elder Mona Jules and academic and ethnographic researchers Nancy Turner, Sandra Peacock and Marianne Ignace. Kim Christenson is a Kamloops-based archeologist. Interested in more? Go online to republicofarchaeology. ca. Dig It is KTW’s column on the history beneath our feet in the region.

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HOMES: 4360 Westsyde Road . . . . . . . . . . . .Westsyde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEW LISTING $369,900 4017 Rio Vista Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $555,900 516 Pointe Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $774,900 1166 Canyon Ridge Drive . . . . . . .Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $699,900 16-249 Kitchener Cres . . . . . . . . . .North Kamloops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $299,900 2028 Sun Rivers Drive . . . . . . . . . . .Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD $779,000 1012 Nicola Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . .South Kamloops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD $599,900 148 Cahilty Cres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rayleigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD $650,000 CONDOS: 306-429 St . Paul Street . . . . . . . . . .South Kamloops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $290,000 3308-1040 Talasa Court . . . . . . . . .Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD $384,900 MOBILE HOMES: 4-771 Athabasca St E . . . . . . . . . . .South Kamloops . . . . . . . . . NEW LISTING $124,900 878 Shuswap Road E . . . . . . . . . . . .South Thompson Valley . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD $244,900 LOTS: 6709 Ashcroft Road . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walhachin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $114,900 RIO VISTA LOTS STARTING AT $159,900

BOB GIESELMAN 250.851.6387

Sun Rivers

$559,900 2 2 2,273

Sun Rivers

South Kamloops

• Open concept with a large kitchen, SS appliances with a gas stove and quartz island. • Main bathroom has a walk-in shower, soaker tub and double sink vanity with a marble counter top. • Enjoy the Views and Hot Tub. • Option to create in-law suite

LISA RUSSELL 250.377.1801

Sun Rivers

1420 Pine Cres

Call today to book a virtual tour!

524 Stoneridge Drive • Perfect for entertaining • Lock N’ Go Living • Panoramic South Facing Views • Spectacular Mountain, River and City Views

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

MIKE GRANT 250.574.6453

$674,900 4 3 3138

BECKI FOLEY 250.819.8938

Sun Rivers

Aberdeen

Pineview

$679,900

ALBERT PEREIRA 250.571.6086

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

1400 Sun Rivers Drive

• Custom built home in Sun Rivers 4 • Gourmet entertainer's kitchen 3 • Large covered wrap around deck • Lower level has 2 bedrooms & office 3,560 • Walking distance to Big Horn Golf & Country Club

$799,900 4 3 4062

Sun Rivers

$549,900 4 4 2120

What Our Clients Say “I just unpacked your beautiful box with all those amazing goodies . The coffee, tea, chocolates and biscuits will be enjoyed, the cups will be our daily cups, the wine is on ice, the box will be used for more storage and the beautiful throw makes one wish for stormy afternoons . All of this topped off with your beautiful card . Lisa you are such a special person and have always brightened our days . So, thank you again for all you did for us . Thank you Lisa” - C & A

FEATURE OF THE WEEK 4006 Rio Vista Way

$739,900

• Enjoy Panoramic views off your Extended deck & patio • Granite counter tops, upgraded lighting, deluxe rock fireplace, hardwood flooring • Rio Vista offers Easy Living in Sun Rivers • 5-minute drive to Downtown Kamloops

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Brent Miller

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Cell 250.319.7376 brentmiller@shaw.ca

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US

“Brent helped us honestly with $/timeframe decisions and gave us options and advice with both selling and buying our homes. He went above and beyond in so many ways.” “Rie has helped me and my family buying and selling numerous homes. She has always impressed me with her professionalism and attention to detail, always guiding us to the best possible outcome.”

Rie Takahashi-Zhou

www.KamloopsProperties.com

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Cell 250.851.2000 riezhou@gmail.com

Photo: Babette Degregorio

Re/Max Real Estate (Kamloops)

250-371-7992

dwightvos@gmail.com • 250-554-4511

JEANNE Unlicensendt Assista VOS

BORED? NEED SOMEWHERE TO EXERCISE? GET OUTSIDE & EARN EXTRA CASH

Preview while updates are underway in this "California" Design home. Featuring a 2600 sq.ft main floor with open design.6 bedrooms,4 bathrooms up and down, inground pool and much more in beautiful Westsyde, on prime riverfront property. View video and pictures at "vosrealestate.ca" and click on Overlander Drive listing. ASKING $795,000

PAPER ROUTES AVAILABLE For information contact us now

250-374-0462

For information on the above OR any others in the MLS system, please contact Dwight 250-371-7992 or visit www.VosRealEstate.ca

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MEMORIES & MILESTONES MEMORIES & MILESTONES 50th Wedding Anniversary The children of Buzz and Jane (Cameron) Osterloh are very pleased to announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Buzz and Jane were married in Ashcroft, Jane’s hometown, on 4 July 1970 in the company of their family and dearest friends. Buzz and Jane met as students at the University of British Columbia where they were both pursuing degrees in Education. Following graduation, both Buzz and Jane had fulfilling careers as teachers, which allowed them to give back to the community and develop many meaningful friendships. Since retiring many years ago, Buzz and Jane have enjoyed traveling the world, golfing, wintering in sunny locales, pursuing hobbies, and (most of all) spending time with family and friends. Buzz and Jane have two children, Erin (David) and Andy (Connie), and two grandchildren, Lily and Charlie. They love spending time with their family and are supportive and loving parents and grandparents. Their anniversary itself will be celebrated with a family getaway in the Southern Gulf Islands. In the coming months, Buzz and Jane look forward to being able to further celebrate this special occasion with family and friends.

No one wants a

CRABBY BIRTHDAY

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Celebrate

The Big HAPPY DAY BIRTHDAY For details or to place your announcement in next Friday’s paper call 250-374-7467

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250-374-3331 www.ralphrealestate.ca Real Estate (Kamloops)

For more info view all our listings, upcoming listings, and Kamloops listings at ralphrealestate.ca

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

4424 WESTSYDE ROAD $229,000 • MLS®154424

19-1711 COPPERHEAD DRIVE $309,900 • MLS®156771

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

COMMERCIAL

D L SO WESTSYDE

BROCKLEHURST • Fully finished commercial strata unit move-in ready with very good quality finishings • For single use or divide into 2 different uses with moveable dividing wall • Approx. 1205 sq. ft. with 3 parking stalls

PINEVIEW VALLEY

• 0.56 acre building lot in nice Westsyde location • Mountain and river views • Close to all amenities

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

• 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

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

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

2218 GARYMEDE DRIVE $524,900 • MLS®156753

D L SO WESTSYDE • 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

1068 NICOLANI DRIVE $549,900 • MLS®156931

ABERDEEN

• 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

570 ROBSON DRIVE $599,900 • MLS®156593

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

D L O S

BROCK

• Spotless 3+1 bedroom 3 bathroom home in great Brock location • Extensively renovated throughout • Private backyard with in-ground pool

2254 GREENOCK PLACE $775,000 • MLS®156349

SAHALI • 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

1652 COLDWATER DRIVE $838,800 • MLS®156755

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

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

D L O S ABERDEEN

JUNIPER

• Immaculate 2 storey home with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms

• Immaculate 3+2 bedroom 4 bathroom home

• Great family home in cul-de-sac location

• Beautiful yard with in-ground pool and hot-tub

• Separate entry with suite potential

• 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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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

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

3500

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

Tax not included

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.

Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650.

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

White pillar pedestal bathroom sink comes with chrome taps. $150/obo. 250-376-6607.

Pets

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. 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. Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $17,000/obo 250- 376-6607. Lawnmower and assorted garden tools for sale. 250-3711333. Office desk 71”x35” solid oak with tray for keyboard and chair. $150. 250-579-8915. Orion Reclining Wheelchair. Roho cushion. Good shape. $750. 250-574-8280.

Concrete

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

Health

BRICKS, BLOCKS, PAVERS, SIDEWALKS + PRUNING

WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops this Week Only 1 issue a week!

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

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

Call 250-374-0462 for a route near you!

Commercial trees.

Free: Young kittens. Born to a great mouser. Call 250-3717322.

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

$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.

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

10-989 McGill Pl. Kamloops

250-374-0916 Furnished Rentals

Furn Entire 4bdrm Comfy View HOME nr. RIH great crew alternative. 4p $1250wk. 250-214-0909.

SMALL

Farm Services

VALLEYVIEW Sat, June 27th. 9am-2pm. 1716 Knollwood Cres. Moving Sale. Man tools, Xmas Decor, hshld, furn +much more.

Generators/Motors/ Welders Champion Portable Generator 11250 starting watts / 9000 running watts, electric start. Asking $650 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

suite downtown lo$620.00. 250-314-

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

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. 2004 Scottsdale Class A, Motorhome. 2-slides, canopy. $29,700/obo. 250-319-7003. 2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 HD. w/1994 11ft. camper. $14,500/both. 778-220-7372.

Automotive Tires

Farm Services

Set of 4 Alloy GM rims bolt pattern 5-100 fits Cavalier & other Chevy’s $80 Firm. Don 250-312-1777.

Motorcycles

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE

250-838-0111 Handyperson

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

Handyperson

Collectibles & Classic Cars

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

778-999-4158

danshandymanservices.net

WE DO IT ALL, LARGE OR SMALL Painting | Drywalls Fences | Yard Maintenance Tiles and Hardwood Floors And so much more...

House-sitting

Bachelor cation. 7274.

RVs/Campers/Trailers

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

Peace of mind house sitting and pet care. Keep your house and pets safe while your away. 250-374-6007.

Suites For Rent

Renos & Home Improvement

Tax not included

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

250-371-4949

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

Tax not included

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

IT’S GARAGE SALE TIME GARAGE SALE SPECIAL ONLY $12.50 FOR 3 LINES (Plus Tax) ($1 per additional line)

Rooms

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

• 2 large Garage Sale Signs • Instructions

250.851.5079 • 250.554.1018

BROCK Sat, June 27th. 9am-2pm. 2361 Fleetwood Ave. Hshld items, ceiling fans, books, toys + much more.

- 3 lines or less

BONUS (pick up only):

CONCRETE JOBS

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

NORTH SHORE Canada Day Art in the Garden Yard Sale. Echo Eco Pot Art. Trunks, mirrors, glass tables, lamps, stash boxes, chairs, Tshirts, 100’s of vintage greeting cards from England, cellophane wrapped. Burts Bees hand cream. $5/each. Silk tie skirts and halter tops, cherry and pine trees, chives, pampas grass, Japanese Iris, clematis, lilies, yucca, raspberries. July 1st. 9am-5pm. Ottawa Place.

Luigi s Luigi’s

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

Free: Small apricots 250-579-5908.

Antiques

Concrete

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

Free

Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30. Cedar Hope Chest $400. Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250372-8177.

Email: classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Based on 3 lines

Sports Equipment

Classified Deadline is Tuesday, June 30th at 10:00am for July 1st paper

REGULAR RATES

For Sale - Misc

Kamloops This Week will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 for the Canada Day Statutory Holiday

Fax: 250-374-1033

DEADLINES

Coming Events

CANADA DAY

Call or text at

250-851-6549

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

Misc Home Service

Misc Home Service 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.

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

10-989 McGill Pl. Kamloops

250-374-0916 Classes & Courses

HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. July 25th and 26th. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. July 6 & 7th evenings. 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.

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. 2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 4L, V-8, fully loaded. Exec shape. $15,500/obo. 250-3764163. 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. 4dr, auto, A/C. Needs work. 525,000kms. $750. 250-5742257.

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

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14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1500/obo. 778-469-5434.

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Utility Trailers

Legal/Public Notices BigSteelBox Corp at 1284 Salish Road, Kamloops, BC, Canada claims a PPSA Lien Against MCDONALD,

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

2004 FLATDECK GVW#3500-1 AXLE Payload #2400lbs. 3/4 Plywood Deck 10’ L X 6’3” W, electric brakes. spare tire , docking winch, 2 storage boxes, removable walls, ATV ramp. Canopy lid not included. Pulls straight. Very good cond. $2,600. 250-851-0052

Legal/Public Notices

VALERIE AND SEGOUIN, CHAD

of Kamloops, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $2,256.16 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full, the contents of storage container, filled with furniture and miscellaneous items will be sold online auction via Ibid4Storage.com on June 25, 2020.

2015 Audi RS5 Cabriolet (Convertible) Rare model. 450 HP 4.2 liter, All Wheel Drive. 86000 Kms. $55,800.00 Call 250-319-8784

Sports & Imports

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

Sports Utilities & 4X4s 2008 Hyundai Vera Cruz AWD. V-6, seats 7. 110,000kms. $7000. 374-6324

Trucks & Vans

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 1998 Ford Ranger 4x4, extended cab. 235,000kms. $4,500. 250-372-3694.

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

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

~ 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.

General Employment Home Support Worker Required for unique in-home care. Must have Drivers License. F/T - $270.00 per shift Falkland: 250-306-9445 Training provided.

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

Business Opportunities

As per Section 98 of the Community Charter an annual report is required to be prepared and available for public inspection. This report includes audited ﬁnancial statements, municipal services and operations of the previous year as well as a statement of objectives and measures for this year and next year. The Annual Report can be viewed in the Document Library on our website under Surveys/ Reports. It will be presented to Council at the Regular Council meeting on July 21, 2020. For further information, please contact Nicky Braithwaite, Director of Corporate Services at (250) 578-2020.

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 Looking for an experienced meat cutter to join our team. We are located north of Kamloops, BC. Valid Drivers licence and reliable transportation a must. We are a newly established provincially inspected class A abattoir working with a farm to plate concept, and are in need of a full time, qualified meat cutter to start as soon as possible. Please send resume to: rangelandjobap@ hotmail.com

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Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lisa Ann Boilard-Wowk of Kamloops, BC, on June 10, 2020, at 53 years of age.

Lisa was predeceased by her mother Carol Boilard, and father Maurice Boilard. Lisa was born July 11, 1966 in Williams Lake, BC, to Carol and Maurice Boilard. Growing up she enjoyed working in the woods with her dad, raising animals and looking after her dog, Namoo. After graduating high school, Lisa moved to Kelowna where she continued her love of animals and looking after her sisters. After a few years Lisa moved to Trail, BC, where she met her future husband and soul mate Brad. They moved to Kamloops, BC, shortly thereafter where Lisa continued to bring laughter and joy to others. She gained immense joy from being an auntie to her nieces and nephews. In particular, she felt great pleasure and pride in being involved in Kaydin and McKenziâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, and they had a special place in her heart. Recently, she enjoyed looking after her gardens, and being a good puppy mommy to Coco. After a brief battle with cancer, Lisa entered the Gates of Heaven on June 10, 2020. At Lisaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, there will be no service. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lisaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

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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!

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She is survived by her loving husband Bradley Wowk, sisters Tina, TaraLee, Lori and step-brother Wayne; nieces and nephews, Jaymz, Rayann, Alysha, Mckenzi, Kaydin, Gabrielle, Aurora and Connor.

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Edith Marion (Mollie) Both With great sadness we announce that Mollie Both (nĂŠe Hall, formerly Gardiner), loving Wife, Mom, Grannie, dog lover and dedicated volunteer, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020 at the age of 86 surrounded by family. Mollie was born and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Her father Ev Hall, was a twice wounded WW1 veteran of Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele and the Battle of Arras. Her mother Edith, worked as a cook at the local hospital. Shortly after finishing high school and always up to a challenge, Mollie was walking past an RCAF recruiting office and went in to enquire. Not long after, she graduated first in her class as a Fighter Control Operator and - with her choice of postings - chose to begin her RCAF career in Metz, France, as part of a team providing radar ground control to the 12 new RCAF F-86 Sabre Squadrons that were part of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to NATO. But her career was short lived. To the chagrin of the senior officers for whom she often acted as an informal aid in addition to her normal duties, she met and married a young F-86 Sabre pilot, Squadron Leader Ernie Gardiner (deceased), with whom she raised 5 children. Numerous moves later, the family settled in Ottawa in 1968. Trained as a lab technician, Mollie had a brief tenure at the Ottawa Civic Hospital then relocated to Terrace, BC after her marriage to Ernie ended in 1973. She worked at Indian and Northern Affairs before transferring to Transport Canada at the Terrace Airport. It was in Terrace that Mollie met her beloved husband Archie. When she was offered a promotion in Kamloops the two of them packed up and, with their golden retriever, Beau, made the move. Mollie worked as the Resource Manager at the Kamloops Airport until her retirement. Following retirement Mollie bred Labrador Retrievers under the kennel name Pippalane Kennels. Some of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Suzy Qâ&#x20AC;? was the first female Labrador awarded the CKC title Grand Champion. Mollie loved to laugh. She was a person who could always find joy and bring joy to others. Her motto, â&#x20AC;&#x153;no matter whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the matter, find the laughterâ&#x20AC;? was her life strategy during troubled times. And she had many. The tragic, premature losses of two of her children weighed heavily on her heart. Mollie was a tireless community volunteer. She was on the Executive Committees of the Royal Canadian Legion (Terrace) and Business & Professional Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club (Kamloops). She was a lead volunteer at the 1986 BC Winter Games held in Terrace and a proud Kamloops CanGo Grannie. A faithful member of Kamloops St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral, she sang in the choir and served on multiple committees. She introduced the annual Remembrance Day Memories Dinner and organized this popular event in honour of all Kamloops veterans. An evening program of songs and stories from the 1st and 2nd World Wars, with many veterans in attendance, provided poignant memories and gave young people an opportunity to serve their elders and learn firsthand how the sacrifice for peace needs to be remembered and valued. The event reflected Mollieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quiet sense of pride and honour for those who served Canada in the Armed Forces, being both a veteran herself and the daughter of a WW1 veteran. But perhaps Mollieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest volunteer contribution was to the cause of disadvantaged women through her work with Elizabeth Fry societies. She served over 25 years on the Boards of both the Kamloops and national EFry societies where she also filled numerous executive positions. She was instrumental in many new initiatives, including 3 affordable housing projects in Kamloops. The role closest to her heart was Regional Advocate for women in prison where she used her fierce sharp intellect, insistent persuasiveness and a fearlessness of heart to address injustice and unfair treatment, but always doing so with kindness. With a commitment to justice and hope, Mollie was unwavering in her support of women who had experienced challenges in the justice system. One of her proudest moments was being honoured with a volunteer recognition party jointly organized by both jail staff and the women in prison. Mollieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteer efforts were further recognized with a Governor Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service medal (1992), YWCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Woman of Distinctionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Award (1999), and Business & Professional Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Woman of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Award (2004). Mollie is predeceased by two of her children Joseph and Jane, and is survived by her beloved husband Archie, children Bill, Leslie, Cathie (Frank), grandchildren Kendra, Daniel, Lauren and Gabriel - and faithful Black Labrador Gypsy. She will be remembered for being The Greatest Grannie ever, for being brave in the face of grief and courageous in the midst of adversity and challenge, for her dry wit, her love of reading, her ability to know exactly what to say to each individual in a way that they felt uniquely understood, and for her practical approach to understanding the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;big pictureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; while quietly and tenaciously working on that which she could change - and she did.

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Rest in peace, Mollie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will meet again some sunny day.â&#x20AC;? Our gratitude to the amazing staff at Kamloops Trinity Hospice. A Celebration of Life will take place when circumstances permit. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mollieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Kamloops Elizabeth Fry Society. Memories and condolences may be offered at www.myalternatives.ca

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DALEY, Jean Jean Daley passed away in the comfort of her daughter’s home in Sherwood Park, among Family, concluding a remarkable life of 90 years which was characterized by a deep and abiding love for her Family and her Catholic Faith. Known as Mom, (Great) Grandma, Sister, (Great) Aunt, friend, volunteer…and, aﬀectionately, as Jeannie Baby to Freddie Boy. She was born to Theresia and John Scheelar, who settled in Strome, Alberta arriving from Minnesota in 1918, and who proceeded to raise Jean along with her 14 siblings there. Mom and Dad were married for over 64 years and last year, following surgery for colon cancer, she moved from Camrose to her own apartment in Sherwood Park. Mom is survived by her sister: Marg Duggan; children: Patrick Daley, Margaret and husband Terry Bangen, Donna and husband Tom Herman, Karen and husband Jose DeBorba, and Norman Daley and wife Caroline Bouchard. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Kyle (Michelle) Bangen, Ben (Kristen) Herman, Kirsten Bangen (Nat Daniels), Becky (Juho) Pelkonen, Andy (Kathleen) Herman, Charlie DeBorba (Lynn), Russell DeBorba, Desiree Daley, Sophia DeBorba (Steven), Vincent Daley (Brenna), and Zachary Daley. Great-Grandma’s energy as well as her cookies will be missed by Tyler (Ebony) and Travis Pelkonen, Aila Bangen, and Maxwell, Rose and William Herman. She also is survived by multiple generations of nieces and nephews and many dear friends in Camrose. Mom was predeceased by Fred in 2013 and her sisters: Alma Badry, Florence Steele, Adeline Scheelar (of rheumatic fever at 13 years of age), Gladys Thomson, Marianne Scheelar (as an infant), Eileen Jukich, and Dolores Steele as well as her Scheelar brothers: Julian, Andy (a RCAF Flight Lieutenant and Instructor who was shot down over Germany in WWII), Cecil, Francis, Joseph and Jack. Mom understood the value of hard work and knew how to get things done with a quick mind and busy hands. Being raised during the Depression, she also respected the fruits of such labor and practiced

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One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two set of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to followed you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times of life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me.” The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.” Margaret Fishback Powers

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“reduce, reuse, recycle” long before they became guiding principles for the rest of us. During this last year, regardless of health challenges, she knitted and crocheted her way through bins of donated yarn and created sweaters, afghans and prayer shawls to pass along to others, baked dozens of cookies and pies, and pieced together numerous jig saw puzzles. She had “work” to finish. Her love for us may not have been expressed through words but we always felt her love through her actions. Both Mom and Dad valued education and with their financial support and food supplies, we all graduated with the minimum of an undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta. To honor their commitment to education and support other young people in their pursuit of higher learning, we established the Fred and Jean Daley Bursary at Augustana Faculty. Finally, Mom will be remembered for her competitive spirit and love for sports and card games. She was a gifted athlete and was a member of the Northern Alberta champion softball team in her teens and took up golf with Dad in her 60’s. She loved watching curling and the Eskimos, Oilers and Blue Jays and would never say no to a game of cribbage or 500. We are grateful to Dr. J. Roshan Abraham, Dr. Dan Schiller, and the Palliative and Home Care Teams in Strathcona County. The Family is especially appreciative of the support provided by Donna and Tom Herman and family over the past year. Due to the Chief Medical Officer of Health restrictions on gatherings the Funeral Mass be will be live-streamed on the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish website https://www.olph.ca/video/at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2020. Attendance to the ceremony will be limited to family only. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will follow at the Camrose Cemetery. Weber Funeral Home Camrose, Alberta, 780-672-3131

Barbara passed away peacefully at home. The love of my life and navigator left us on Thursday, March 5, 2020 she was 77 years young. Barb was born in Kirland Lake, Ontario, but grew up in Bralorne, BC. She is predeceased by her parents John and Mary Zwarych. She is survived by her sister Shirley Simson and family and Barb’s children from her first marriage Dan Glavind, John Glavind, Arne Luitwieler and her husband Mike and his children from his first marriage Scott Fairbairn and Lee Erin Fairbairn. Barb and Mike celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on December 14, 2019. Barb worked in sales for Fran Adama Agencies but excelled as a Nurse, RPN, RN and Gerontologist finishing her career here in Kamloops. She will be missed by many. Barbara struggled valiantly with Myleodysplastic Syndrome. Thank you to Dr. Peter Loland, Dr. T. Picton, Dr. M. Hodgins of Kelowna, RIH Emergency and Infusion Clinic. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

William Lloyd (“Lloyd”) Funnell October 8, 1920 - June 16, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lloyd at Royal Inland Hospital while recovering from hip surgery due to a fall. While on the home stretch to his 100th birthday, the Lord called Lloyd home on June 16, 2020. Born in Minnedosa, Manitoba to parent, Bill and Mae Funnell, and the 2nd youngest of four boys. He was raised on the farm, attending the district’s one-room school house until Grade 8, when he began work to help support the family due to the hardship of the depression. Lloyd enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army, Artillery Unit, in 1941 in WWII, served in England Coastal Defence, N.W. European Campaign, and the D-Day landing at Juno Beach on June 6, 1944. After returning to Canada in 1946, he returned to the family farm. Lloyd married Norma in 1951, and shortly after headed to BC seeking work opportunities. They had two daughters Lynne born in Williams Lake and Lois born in Quesnel. The family had to return to Manitoba in 1954 to operate the general store in Onanole, MB owned by Lloyd’s father-in-law, who passed away. His employment in construction began in 1957 in the Zinc Plant of Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting in Flin Flon, MB, 1965 to 67 at the potash plant in Esterhazy, SK, 1967 to 69 in the tar sands of Fort McMurray, AB. While in Alberta, in his late 40s, he studied and obtained his Millwright Certificate. In June of 1969 the family moved to Kamloops, BC where Lloyd’s work included the Mica Dam Project in Revelstoke, co-owner of a pool company, a home building company, and various home renovations. He was a hard worker, and was going strong into his 80s. His passion was game hunting, and early morning coffee at A&W or McDonald’s with his buddies, but church life was priority to Lloyd. He was one of the original members of Bible Truth Church at its beginning in the summer of 1975. He loved to talk about the Word of God. A highlight for Lloyd was when he travelled to France in June of 2004 to be a part of the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. As a Veteran he was highly honoured by the French citizens. This was a very moving experience for him. As of January 27, 2020 Lloyd was awarded the rank of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour (the highest national order of France), by order of the President of the Republic of France, in recognition of his personal involvement in the liberation of France during WWII, together with an insignia he could proudly wear. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Mae, wife Norma, brothers Frank, Leonard and Lance, sisters-in-law Margaret, Mary and Betty, and his nephew Robert (Bob). Lloyd is survived by his daughters Lynne (Joe) and Lois, his grandsons Nathan and Tim, his nephews and nieces, and many friends. Sincere appreciation to Art and Elsie Thiessen of Lilac Manor, and Shannon, for their exceptional and loving care of Lloyd since March of 2019, accepting him into the home as “family.” The Lord Bless You! A special thank you to Dr. Dusik and the nursing staff on 6-N for their care of Lloyd and communication with our family in his final days. Due to the current pandemic, there was a Graveside service for the family on June 22, 2020, and a Celebration of Life will be livestreamed on YouTube, BTC-YouTube Channel, on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 1:00 pm. for all who wish to join us virtually.

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November 12, 1951 - June 12, 2020

It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Leona Maydaniuk on June17, 2020 at the age of 85 in Kamloops, BC.

Burt passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 in Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops. He will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Predeceased by his father James Densmore and mother Hazel Densmore, and leaving behind his lovely wife Agnes Densmore, daughter Desi Makar-Criece (Don Criece) and granddaughter Madelyn Criece, brothers Jim Densmore (Reina) and Darcy Densmore (Lisa), sisters Kathy Brodeur (Mike) and Brenda McKinnon (Charles).

Leonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful and sincere smile attracted others to find she had a happy and gentle soul. A wonderful mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, Leona will be dearly missed. Rest assured, she is now happily smiling and enjoying herself with her daughter Gail and her mother, father and two brothers. Tonight when you look up, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of them as stars, think of them as porch lights welcoming Leona to a place of forever love and happiness.

Burt was a proud Veteran with the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Patricia Airborne. Burt lost his hearing several years ago to a stroke, but could still talk as clearly as you or I, and loved company and being around family and friends. The conversations were usually awkward and one sided, and we would often have to write down what we were saying for him to read it. Despite that, he loved nothing more than hanging out with people for company, watching them talk, and pretending he could hear what they were saying. He always had a smile on his face, and often out of the blue he would say something quirky and funny that would make us roar with laughter, and gasp with his unintended shrewdness. He loved to make people laugh as that is how he communicated. He spent countless hours on his computer keeping in touch with old Airborne friends, or meeting new ones on social media. He loved going down to the Legion or Sandbar Grill for a couple cold ones just to be around other veterans and friends. Since Burt met the love of his life, Agnes, they started travelling more than he ever did his whole life, and everywhere he went he met new friends from the CAF and posted on his Facebook page. He spread smiles everywhere he went.

Burt had a Heart of Gold, And will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. Rest in Peace Burt! See you again one day.

She is predeceased by her daughter Gail Brown, her grandson Garett Maydaniuk, her parents Mary and Nicholas Klym, and her brothers Edward (Eva) Klym and Lawrence (Rose) Klym. She will be greatly missed by her husband Frank Maydaniuk, daughter Deborah (Floyd) Groeneveld, daughter Heather Toles, son Corey Maydaniuk, son-in-law Russel Brown, grandchildren Nicholas Maydaniuk, Allysa (Will) Leete, Tyson (Jacqui) Brown, and great-grandchild Reign Leete. The family would like to thank Tara Hildebrand of the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society of BC for the education and guidance through Leonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Pinegrove Care Centre in Kamloops who cared for Leona and made her last years so very happy. Your care and kindness made her time at Pinegrove joyful and fun, especially the dancing. May she always be smiling and dancing amongst the stars.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Lee in the early hours of Monday, June 15, 2020, at his home. Lee was predeceased by both parents, Rino (1971) and Marcella (2009). Lovingly remembered by his wife Arlene of 49 years and his children Jason (Kim), Tanya (Wes) and Amanda (Chad). Nonno will always be remembered by his grandchildren Ryan, Ashleigh, Emilia, Dominic, Gabriel and Sofia. Lee is survived by his sister Alida (Howard) and his nephew Trevor and niece Cindy. Lee leaves behind his walking buddy Bandit to continue on their journeys. Lee also leaves behind numerous loved ones in the Kootenays. Born May 2, 1946 in Castions di Zoppola, Italy shortly after the end of WWII. Lee came to Canada, arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax, to travel across Canada with his mother and sister to meet his father in Fruitvale to start their lives in Canada. Lee began his career with BC Parks at Champion Lake, where he continued to work for the province building many of the provincial parks that so many people love. Lee retired at the age of 55, after completing the expansion at Monck Park. Lee was an avid sports fan with his grandchildren being his favourites to watch. Lee never missed a game that his grandchildren were in, he was often double booked for an appearance. Lee passed on his love of sports to his children and grandchildren. Coach Marchi spent numerous years behind the bench with minor hockey in Kamloops. Some of his fondest memories come from his time spent in the rink and the many friendships that came with it. Coach Marchi had many fond memories from the boys that he coached over the years. He was always happy to run into a former player and see how they were doing. Lee, (known as Lidio) was a longtime member of the Colombo Hall here in Kamloops. He spent many nights serving at the bar with his good friends, where he had many laughs. Lee enjoyed spending time at the hall where he was able to enjoy his culture and heritage. We are extremely grateful to the Kamloops Fire Department, BC Paramedics and RCMP for their support and help that they provided. Thank you to Father Andreas for coming in our time of need. Thank you to OLPH Church and Schoening Funeral Service for your kindness and compassion. A Church Service was held on Friday, June 19, 2020.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I pray that my Nonno has a great life in Heaven and that he is safe. I want him to know that we love him. I hope he is happy to see his family and friends.â&#x20AC;? (Amen) By Emilia

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DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE & WEEP BY MARY FRYE (1932) Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you wake in the morning hush, Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die!

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George Milton McKay of Kamloops, BC passed away peacefully in the arms of loved ones on June 4, 2020. George is survived by his wife Michelle, sons George Jr. (Nayoung), Geoff (Aubyn), Michael (Trish), step-sons Brad Plowe (Jodi), Bryan Plowe (Kristen), brother Roy (Jane), sisters Francis (Jim), Joey (Gordon), Irene and brother-in-law Gerald Conway and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. George was predeceased by his beloved mother Stella and sister Ellen.

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Tom McNeil

George Milton McKay March, 1942 to June 4, 2020

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The rock of our family slipped away at home on April 29, 2020 leaving us with memories of the best husband, dad and friend we could have asked for. Tom is dearly loved and deeply missed by his wife Brenda, and children Andrew, Katie (Luke) and Krista. Tom was born June 24, 1964 in Grande Prairie, Alberta and moved many times throughout his childhood, finally settling in Kamloops in 1982, graduating from Kam-High in 1983. Tom and Brenda met shortly after at a Cariboo College dance in 1986. Tom, with his outgoing personality approached a table of girls, offering up a guessing game, the winner coming away with a map to an after party. As they say the rest is history. Tom and Brenda married at Riverside Park in July 1989, and children followed in 1995, 1997 and 2003

George enjoyed winters in the desert for 16 wonderful years. A lover of all animals, he and Michelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dog Gracie will miss him so very much!

Tom had many jobs in sales and the construction industry. He was a salesman, a builder and primarily a project manager. At one point he earned the nickname Tom Horton, out of his love for appearing on job sites with coffee and doughnuts. His organizational skills were incredible, which meant he did accomplish far more projects than expected. He joked that in return, he got a lot of â&#x20AC;&#x153;atta-boys.â&#x20AC;?

A special thank you to the caring staff of Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital for their kind words and sincere support during the week prior to his passing.

When people think of Tom, they will remember his eye for detail, his straightforward talk, his passion for muscle cars, his meticulous house and yard, and his joy in finding the â&#x20AC;&#x153;diamond in the roughâ&#x20AC;? on Kijiji. Wheeling and dealing was an art form for Tom- aka â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Deal McNeil.â&#x20AC;?

George has been laid to rest in North Vancouver where he lived for over 70 years, raising his family and working as a successful businessman.

Above all, was Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for his wife and children. It was always family first for Tom. Vacations were taken together, including several cruises, which he loved. Many summers were spent at Shuswap Lake, camping, boating and tubing. Sunday dinners were a requirement-no excuses. Even a few hours before Tom passed, he enjoyed the company of having his family come together for dinner.

George was self-employed for most of his life, starting out as a fisherman with his own commercial boat at only 18. In time he took over a construction company and made it very successful in the 70s and 80s undertaking many projects in the Lower Mainland - including the California & Oregon Pavilions at EXPO 86. Also in 1986 he built his pub the Pemberton Station in North Vancouver. It was a busy year! His firm MG Builders constructed the new Mount Seymour Golf Clubhouse, did various projects for the Park Royal retail & office complexes, built several firehalls & municipal buildings including the North Vancouver Firehall Number 2 and constructed the Lynn Valley Village shopping mall. Later in life George founded Region West Construction, a trucking company which he owned and operated until his retirement 11 years ago. George has been a longtime member in good standing of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club - both of which he enjoyed immensely. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA are greatly appreciated: www.spca.bc.ca A Celebration of Life for George was held Monday, June 22, 2020 in Kamloops. If you wish to write a condolence to the family please email Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son George Jr. at george.mckay@gmail.com

In Loving Memory Of Robert Harold Sample

Tom fought a long battle with cancer for many years, yet somehow always found a way to look on the bright side and find something to be grateful for. The fact he continued living life to the fullest while battling cancer, was a testament of his love for life, good friends and watching his family grow. Life without Tom is unimaginable right now for his family. As well as the loss of his strong presence, it means no one to go to for advice on things such as day to day life issues, career and relationship problems, all the way to tedious things such as oil changes, home maintenance and equipment instructions. It appears, though, he thought about those things in advance. When his son went to use a tool recently, he opened up the tool case, to discover step-by-step instructions carefully written out by his Dad. It is difficult at best, to honour a life as meaningful as Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s using only words, but if we could, Tom would be summed up as our Hero. The family would like to thank Dr. Peter Loland, Cherie, Dr. Christine Blyth and his many good friends. No service by Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be sad, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be glad For all the life weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll remember whenâ&#x20AC;? - Alan Jackson Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Harold passed away peacefully at the hospital at the age of 73 years on June 16, 2020, holding the hand of his love and wife of 48 years, Becky. He had a happy life surrounded by family. Harold and Becky were married October 20, 1972, and started their family from day one with his daughter, soon after they added three sons. Later in life they welcomed with open arms and hearts eight grandchildren. Harold lives on and is remembered by his wife Becky, daughter Lisa (Denny) and her children Sophie, Jack and Conor, son Byron (Jennel) and their children Caitlyn and Tristyn, son Ted (Stacey) and their children Cally and Ben, granddaughter Hailey, sister Beth (David), sister Maureen (Art), his nieces and great nieces and great nephews. Harold was predeceased by his son Benjamin, brother Terry, father Robert and mother Patricia and niece Natalie. Harold had many careers throughout his life from logging to equipment operator for 32 years with Plateau Construction. He was also a Mack Truck salesman, and drove truck hauling logs, cows, and everything in-between, although Haroldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite career was farming. He bought his first 30 head of cows in the fall of 1973, which spearheaded his interest and excitement in farming. His children and grandchildren learned how to farm following in Becky and his footsteps. They spent countless days at their summer range in the Shuswap, Crowfoot Mountain, learning how to ride, rope and drive cattle up the mountain trails, as well as hunt and fish. Memories were made sitting around the campfires at night, and plenty of laughs were shared with friends and family. Harold was truly at his happiest when farming alongside his wife and family. Harold will be missed, but his memory and love will live on in us all.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;...So â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;member all the good times, and know that where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m at, the horses are all gentle, and the cattle always fat.â&#x20AC;? A private family gathering will be taking place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Haroldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

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Verna Lorraine Wasylnka (nĂŠe Porter) 1933 - 2020

It is with deep sadness that the family of Verna Lorraine Wasylnka announces that on Saturday, June 13, 2020 she passed away due to complications from COPD. Verna was predeceased by her parent Omer and Kathryn Porter, her husband John Wasylnka, her brother Norman Porter, her sister Frella Koski, her brother-in-law Frank Swanson, sister-in-law Arlene Porter, her son-in-law James Flux, her nephews Ronnie Mould, Dean Mould and her niece Wanda Mould. Left to cherish her memories are her sisters Lorna, Thurza, Donna, Velma (Stan), Linda, brother Wesley, brother-in-law Tom. She will be dearly missed by her children Karen Flux, Calvin (Cathy) Kirsh and Kathryn (Brian) Andriashyk, her grandchildren Ryan Roch (Cameron), Carlie (Chris) Coben, Clinton (Samantha) Kirsh, Crystal (Ryan) Campbell, Courtney Kirsh (Dan), Karri Lynn Andriashyk (Jason), Stacie (Chris) Andriashyk Bourdon, Hollie Andriashyk (Rick), her great-grandchildren Lilly, Andie and Hugh Borrett, Ella and Addy Coben, Preston and Greyer Kirsh, Allie, Colton and Cassie Campbell, Callie and Macie Croxall, Donnie Andriashyk, Brendan and Dylan Collins, Symone and Justine Bourdon as well as many other family members and friends. Verna was born on August 24, 1933 near Landis, Saskatchewan in the same home as her father, Omer Porter had been born in. She was the eldest of nine children. When she was a young child her family moved from Saskatchewan to the Vancouver, BC area for a few years and then on to Quesnel, BC where she met and married Irwin Kirsh and where their three children Karen, Calvin and Kathryn (aka Kiddo) were born. In the early 1970s Verna and Irwin separated and she moved briefly to Cache Creek, BC and then on to Kamloops, BC where she met and married John Wasylnka. She remained living in Kamloops until 2011 when she decided, after the tragic loss of her husband John in an automobile accident in 2005, that it was time to downsize and move on to a place more manageable. She moved to Surrey, BC into an apartment in the same building as her daughter and son-in-law Karen and the late Jim Flux. This arrangement was perfect for her last few years and when her health deteriorated, Karen and Jim were able to assist her in her daily living so she could remain in her own home. They were good company for her and took great care of her during her final years. Verna loved and was proud of her three children, their spouses and all of her grandchildren and loved their visits, letters and phone calls. Despite of her deteriorating health, she remained in her own home until the last three months of her life where she received excellent care at Zion Park Manor in Surrey, BC. Verna left home at an early age. Being the oldest of nine children and living with the struggles many families faced during the depression, she learned early in life to be a hard worker and she was fiercely independent. First, at a young age, making it out in the world on her own and always finding work at a variety of jobs. And then for many years taking care of her home, raising her family, working on a potato farm, building a home and farming with Irwin Kirsh in Quesnel. Once in Kamloops she worked for many years, from the mid 1970s to the early 1990s, as a server at the Village Hotel. Although she worked hard all her life for everything she had and always paid her own way, she was very generous when it came to donating to charity or helping any family member in need. She always kept a meticulous home and was a wonderful cook. She had beautiful hand writing and was great at spelling which was something she always took pride in given the little formal education she received as a child. She loved music and she loved to dance. For many years she enjoyed travelling to the US and trying her luck at the casinos. Verna also took great interest in and was very knowledgeable about world politics. She knew the history of it as well as was always up to date on the latest happenings around the world.

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There will be no formal service by request. During a family ceremony, Verna was laid to rest in a private family burial at Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops, BC. If you so desire, please make a donation in her memory, she would have chosen the BC Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Foundation, 938 West 28th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4 or online at www.bcchf.ca Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

The Little Unicorn by Peggy Kociscin, Albuquerque, New Mexico

There lived a little unicorn (From when the earth was new), His coat so white it glistened, His eyes a sparkling blue.

But, as he grew and learned of life, The sparkle in his eye Grew misty as he realized Just what it means to cry.

His mother held him lovingly And tried to ease his fears About the sadness life could bring... The lonely, bitter tears.

His spirit crushed, he felt defeated, And lonely tears would start. Not understanding how to love, It simply broke his heart.

In innocence and beauty, He danced through woods and streams. The animals danced with him, His heart aglow with dreams.

He learned that there are shadows In spite of shining sun. The more he grew, he found that life Was never always fun.

She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life is like a mountain, (And surely this is true) That we must climb as best we can. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;around or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;through.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

But now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a loving place Where all his pain has ceased, Where all accepted him and his love, Where all he knows is peace.

He laughed and played with rainbows, So happy all day through, He loved to kiss the ďŹ&#x201A;owers As their petals shone with dew.

For now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d learn of feelings That come from deep within; No longer in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;dream worldâ&#x20AC;? Where (for so long) heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been.

The unicorn tried tirelessly, And gave the climb his best; But he felt it was not good enough, He felt heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d failed the test.

A loving Being tells him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re delightful as you are.â&#x20AC;? His spirit free, his brilliance now Outshines the brightest star!

He wandered through the meadows In the moonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soft, silver light. He loved to gaze at all the stars That lightened up the night.

His gentle heart desired But to know the pleasure of To give and to receive The very precious gift of love.

He could not understand it When he felt himself rejected â&#x20AC;&#x201C; When all his gentle being asked Was but to be accepted.

He listened to the music Of the birds that graced the trees. He frolicked with the butterďŹ&#x201A;ies And raced the gentle breeze.

To love meant to be happy, And yet it also brought him pain; For those he loved could hurt him Again.. and yet again.

All this was just too much for him, He knew not what to do. That he was special as himself, Somehow, he never knew.

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Turn Again To Life by Mary Lee Hall

If I should die, and leave you here awhile Be not like others sore undone, who keep Long vigils by the silent dust and weep. For my sake, turn again to life, and smile, Nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do Something to comfort weaker hearts than thine. Complete these dear unďŹ nished tasks of mine, And I, perchance, may therein comfort you!

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Thomas Raymond Williamson April 3, 1929- June 13, 2020

Our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Thomas Raymond Williamson, passed away on June 13, 2020. Ray was born Apr 3, 1929 in Calgary, AB to Florence (nĂŠe Harrison) and John Williamson. He was prematurely born at 3lbs, but that never slowed him down. Ray joined the Royal Canadian Navy at 17 and served for 5 years. He was based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia and began his aircraft maintenance engineer apprenticeship aboard the air carrier, The Magnificent, where he worked on Sea Fury aircraft. He is survived by his children Lynne (Mike) and Tom (Melinda), grandchildren Ben (Melea), Katie (Adam), Lindsay (Tyler) and Brad (Libby), and great-grandchildren Ruby, Theodora, Phillipa, Rowan and Paige. Ray is predeceased by his wife Jennie, and siblings LeEtta, Jack, Vivian and Ron. Ray met the love of his life, Jennie (nĂŠe Latocki), in Lynn Lake, MB, where she was working as a nurse. Jennie shared Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sense of adventure and kept him in line. They were married on October 16, 1954 in Brooklyn, MB and moved to North Vancouver, where Ray worked as a helicopter engineer. They moved to Kamloops in 1962, where Ray worked for Okanagan Helicopters for the rest of his career. Ray famously named his stubborn shihtzu Sikorsky, after the helicopters he worked on.

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Whose voice I hear in the wind Whose breath gives life to the world Hear me I come to you as one of your many children I am small and weak I need your strength and your wisdom May I walk in beauty Make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset Make my hands respect the things that you have made And my ears sharp to hear your voice

Ray was an avid traveller who worked all over the world. He loved to share stories of his adventures. His open and friendly demeanour allowed him to easily make connections with many different people. Ray and Jennie particularly loved Thailand, where he worked for a long period of time.

Make me wise, So that I may know the things you have taught your children The lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock

Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pride and joy were his four grandchildren. He was at every game, practice and recital they ever had. He loved driving his grandkids to Sun Peaks, Shuswap Lake, 6:00am hockey practices, and anywhere else their hearts desired. Ray and Jennie enjoyed taking all four grandchildren to Parksville in the summertime to play on the beaches. Ray dedicated his retired life to his grandkids, who all have many fond memories to look back on. Ray was an active member of the Kamloops community. He was a volunteer for KIBIHT, BC Winter Games, coached for KMHA, and was a Blazers season ticket holder for over 30 years. He was social, kind, and charismatic. Ray loved to chat and could find the goodness in everyone. Ray valued family, community, and worked hard to always give back. Ray brought out the best in people and is missed very much. Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ashes will be laid to rest in Parksville so he can be reunited with his wife. Together they will sail off into the sunset. Donations can be made to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honour. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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Make me strong, Not to be superior to my brothers But to be able to ďŹ ght my greatest enemy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; myself Make me ever ready to come to you with straight eyes So that when life fades, as the fading sunset My spirit will come to you without shame.

IF TOMORROW NEVERby Norma COMES Cornett Marek If I knew it would be the last time That Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly And pray the Lord, your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss And call you back for one more. If I knew it would be the last time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day. If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute To stop and say â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love you,â&#x20AC;? Instead of assuming you would KNOW I do. If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away. For surely thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always tomorrow To make up for an oversight, And we always get a second chance To make everything just right. There will always be another day To say â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love you,â&#x20AC;?

And certainly thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another chance To say our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything I can do?â&#x20AC;? But just in case I might be wrong, And today is all I get, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to say how much I love you And I hope we never forget. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, Young or old alike, And today may be the last chance You get to hold your loved one tight. So if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re waiting for tomorrow, Why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll surely regret the day, That you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take that extra time For a smile, a hug, or a kiss And you were too busy to grant someone, What turned out to be their one last wish. So hold your loved ones close today, And whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them And that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always hold them dear Take time to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sorry,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please forgive me,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you,â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s okay.â&#x20AC;? And if tomorrow never comes, Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have no regrets about today.

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have built my business with my clients in mind. I go the extra mile offering expert resources to assist in making every transaction easy and enjoyable. I take the stress out of each purchase or sale so my clients can concentrate on what they do best. I am patient with my buyers and will show them properties until they are truly happy and excited about their purchase. I make it my job to provide all the information with regards to each transaction to make the process smooth and easy. Steve is more than just a real estate salesperson. His clients consider his background of 24 years as a carpenter and the past 15 years as a REALTOR® a valuable asset in serving their needs in buying and selling residential and commercial properties. I put my clients interests first and I will make constant effort to provide you with excellent service, because in my business, the most profound assets I possess are your respect and trust. Feel free to call if you need anything at all; I am always here to help. P.S. “I am never too busy to take referrals”

Born and raised in Kamloops to a long-time, community-supporting medical family, Andrew is a full-time realtor approaching his 13th year serving Kamloops, Tobiano, Shuswap and Sun Peaks.

250-319-3322 steveherman @royallepage.ca

Westwin Realty

Put my experience into action: • Assisted in hundreds of real estate deals • Top 10 Royal LePage Agent 3 years in a row • Approachable, honest and experienced

250-374-1461

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Westwin Realty

andrew@ kamloopsliving.com

KamloopsRealEstateServices.com

hermanonhomes.ca

www.KamloopsLiving.com

NORM

MICHELINE

CHELSEA

WOJAK

orn in Kamloops and raising a family here makes me proud to call this beautiful city home. Having lived in most areas of Kamloops, I am familiar with all the different neighborhoods and what they have to offer.

As a realtor, my clients are very important to me and I take seriously the level of confidence, professionalism and loyalty they come to expect and deserve. Buying or selling, I will provide you with service above and beyond your expectations, negotiating the best deal possible on your behalf, while making the process as seamless as possible. If you have any real estate related questions, please feel free to contact me anytime. I would love the opportunity to work with you.

Call me for a FREE Market Evaluation!

STEPHENSON

I LOVE REAL ESTATE!

Your home is your most valuable possession. Whether you are buying, selling or just need “HONEST” advice... you need all the facts.

250-682-1617 normwojak @royallepage.ca

Kamloops Realty

www.normwojak.ca

My clients are very important to me. My goal is to make the process easy, enjoyable and rewarding. Let me put my knowledge and experience to work for you. Please call me anytime for your real estate needs.

MANN

y name is Chelsea Mann and I have been a Realtor® in Kamloops for over 12 years. I grew up in this beautiful city, and am proud to call it home! Kamloops has so many amazing things to offer its residents: Great Weather | Outdoor Activities | Central Location

250-571-2678 michelinestephenson @royallepage.ca

Westwin Realty

www.kamloopsproperties.ca

Those are just a few of the things that make Kamloops the perfect place to live, work, and play. It’s such a family oriented community and each neighbourhood has its unique qualities, so everyone can find their perfect place to call home. What I love about real estate is working with people. Whether it be finding them the perfect home, that fits with their unique wants and needs, or helping them sell their home, quickly and for the most money by attracting the perfect buyers! After all,

It’s Not Just A House, It’s Your Home!

250-852-0977 www.chelseamann.ca

DESERT HILLS REALTY LTD.

chelsea@chelseamann.ca

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