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Charges dropped from raid that found drugs, bombs CHARLES PATRICK AND CAMERON COLE WERE FACING DOZENS OF COUNTS FROM 2018 INCIDENTS TIM PETRUK
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An alleged Kamloops gang kingpin and an accomplice facing a slew of charges of stemming from a police search that turned up bombs and an Uzi have had all counts against them dropped. The move from prosecutors came on the eve of trial, a lengthy B.C. Supreme Court hearing that was slated to begin this week with an application from lawyers representing Cameron Cole and Charles Patrick, alleging police violated their Charter rights during the search. Defence lawyers Jeremy Jensen and Sheldon Tate had been scheduled to begin arguing on Monday that Cole and Patrick had their Charter rights violated when police responding to a 911 call began poking around inside a Dallas home, illegally turning up evidence used to obtain search warrants that led to further discoveries. Items seized included an Uzi submachine gun, two pistols, a rifle and four improvised explosive devices, as well as cash and drugs. Cole, 37, and Patrick, 64, were arrested in December 2018 — nearly a year after a 911 call led Mounties to a Badger Drive home Cole had allegedly been renting under an alias. Police responded to 8778 Badger Dr. on Jan. 16, 2018, for a report of a home invasion. Officers securing the scene
DAVE EAGLES/KTW FILE In January 2018, Kamloops RCMP searched a commercial unit at 1485 Lorne St., along with two homes elsewhere in the city. Items seized included an Uzi submachine gun, two pistols, a rifle and four improvised explosive devices, as well as cash and drugs.
entered the house, which is permissible in the case of an emergency. In such cases, police are typically allowed under the Charter to make general observations, but not conduct thorough searches. The Charter application filed on behalf of Cole and Patrick, a copy of which was obtained by KTW, alleges the officers who responded to the 911 call cleared and secured the house, conducted interviews with witnesses, then went back into the house and conducted a search. “In the course of this search, RCMP members thoroughly searched various closed containers and rooms, seizing ammunition, firearms and explosive materials,”
the document alleges. Investigators returned with a warrant the following day. Additional searches were conducted at a house on Enzo Road in Westsyde and, later, at a Lorne Street business downtown. The allegations in the Charter application have not been tested in court — and will not be now that the charges against Cole and Patrick have been dropped. A convicted drug trafficker, Cole is believed to be at the top of one of two major criminal operations in Kamloops. He has been free on bail since December 2018, living under strict house arrest conditions in a home
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he shares with his family in an Edmonton suburb. Patrick has also been free on bail since January 2019, the same month Kamloops This Week published a letter to the editor from him, in which he professed his innocence. When contacted by KTW, Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Simon Pillay said he couldn’t comment on what happens — or, in this case, doesn’t — in court. He added he could not comment on the alleged Charter violations against Cole and Patrick or the work of police officers who responded to the 911 call. Instead, Pillay, head of the city detachment’s plainclothes operations, provided a written statement. “We remain committed to the vigorous investigation of all violent and organized crime cases in our community,” the statement reads.
Calls to the Kamloops Crown counsel office were directed to a BC Prosecution Service representative in Vancouver. “After carefully reviewing the available evidence in light of relevant law, Crown counsel determined that the BC Prosecution Service’s charge assessment standard was no longer met,” Alisia Adams told KTW. Adams said provincial Crown prosecutors in B.C. are required to constantly measure the evidence in their files against a two-part test — whether there is a substantial likelihood of conviction and whether the public interest requires a prosecution. “The test continues to apply throughout any prosecution,” she said. “Where that test is no longer met, it is appropriate for Crown counsel to direct a stay of proceedings.”
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Council Calendar August 25, 2020 1:30 pm ‑ Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm ‑ Public Hearing ‑ CANCELLED Valley First Lounge, 300 Lorne Street
Paid off‑street parking on City‑owned surface lots and the two downtown parkades will be reinstated on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The City waived parking rates earlier this year due to COVID‑19.
August 31, 2020 2:00 pm ‑ Community Relations Committee Valley First Lounge, 300 Lorne Street
As of September 8, 2020, pay parking in parkades and off‑street parking lots will be in effect Monday–Saturday, 6:00 am–5:00 pm. Please ensure you have read parking fee signage as hours vary between parkades and off‑street parking lots.
September 15, 2020 1:30 pm ‑ Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm ‑ Public Hearing Valley First Lounge, 300 Lorne Street
On‑street pay parking is in effect Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am– 6:00 pm. Payment can be made using the Flowbird app or at any pay station using a credit card or coins (except for pennies).
September 17, 2020 ‑ NEW DATE & TIME 9:00 am ‑ Finance Committee Valley First Lounge, 300 Lorne Street
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Watch for the Summer 2020 City Newsletter in utility bills (and e‑bills) this week! In this edition, discover how you can provide input on both the North Shore Plan and the Cemetery Master Plan and Bylaw Update, and learn how to participate for a chance for your photo to be featured in the 2021 City Calendar. You’ll also find tools you can download such as mobile apps that allow you to report issues, pay for parking by phone, and receive garbage day notifications, and more.
Please use caution when driving in the vicinity and obey all traffic control personnel, signs, and devices in the following area: • Tranquille Road Southill Street to Singh Street • Tod Mountain Road • Rose Hill Road Valleyview Drive to Hidden Valley • McGill Road Columbia Street to Dalhousie Drive To stay up to date on road work projects, visit: Kamloops.ca/Kammute
The newsletter will be archived digitally on our website, and hard copies will also be available for pickup Monday–Friday, at City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West. View online at: Kamloops.ca/CityNewsletter
KEEP ROLLING KAMLOOPS Riders' and drivers' safety and comfort is top priority for the City and BC Transit, and we have put measures in place for safe, comfortable, and reliable transportation during this unprecedented time.
Notice to Residents Water Restrictions
Measures include mandatory face coverings on buses (as of August 24), targeted capacity to support physical distancing, one‑way flow on buses (with the exception of mobility aids), and protective barriers for operators.
Waterworks Bylaw No. 12‑31 states that sprinkling or irrigating is not allowed between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm from May 1 to August 31. The first offence will result in a $100 fine; each subsequent offence will result in a $200 fine.
We will continue to take direction from Health Canada, the Province of BC, and BC Transit.
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CEMETERY MASTER PLAN AND BYLAW UPDATE
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The City is updating its Cemetery Master Plan. Since the last plan was adopted in 2013, Hillside Cemetery has moved closer to reaching its capacity, demographics have changed, and new trends in the cemetery industry have emerged. The City is looking for feedback on the Draft Master Plan, as well as proposed bylaw and fee changes. Residents are invited to participate in a short survey and/or quick poll at:
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Mandatory mask use expands REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE, BC TRANSIT AND BC FERRRIES THE LATEST IN BRITISH COLUMBIA TO ENACT FACE COVERING RULES FOR CUSTOMERS KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
The Real Canadian Superstore has become the latest business to announce that customers will be required to wear masks while shopping. Effective Saturday, Aug. 29, all shoppers will need face coverings if entering the store at Columbia Street and Summit Drive, with the exception of young children and those with health conditions. The Loblaws-owned grocery store joins Walmart and TJX Companies stores — Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls — as chain stores mandating mask-wearing for customers. Some other independent stores have also mandated or requested mask use. It is believed Superstore staff will be at entrances, handing out disposable masks for customers who do not have their own cloth masks, much like what is done at other stores. Besides implementing mask use, some
stores have been limiting the number of customers inside, have added protective shields at cash registers and have enhanced cleaning measures in place since reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, mask use by transit users became mandatory this week. The policy applies to passengers and excludes drivers, who are separated by folding doors or vinyl panels. Kids ages five and younger and people who cannot wear a mask for health reasons will be exempt. BC Transit communications manager Jonathon Dyck said the decision to make masks mandatory aligns with policies of other transportation agencies across Canada. Dyck said BC Transit has been promoting the use of face coverings and a policy making them mandatory has been successful elsewhere, such as at the Toronto Transit Commission. Mandatory masks on buses, however, will
not be enforced, with BC Transit instead focused on education. “What we’ve seen from other transit agencies across Canada is that when they implement a mandatory face covering policy that has an education component instead of enforcement, is that their use of face coverings on board transit vehicles has increased,” Dyck said. We’re hoping to see that same success as what other transit agencies have seen.” In additon, passengers aboard BC Ferries are now required to wear masks. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has not yet imposed a B.C.-wide mandatory mask requirement in public places, although a number of other Canadian jurisdictions have done so. Earlier this month, 82 doctors and dentists across the province issued an open letter to Henry, Premier John Horgan and Health Minister Adrian Dix, calling for mandatory masks in B.C.
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CALL FOR PHOTOS FOR THE 2021 CITY CALENDAR! Residents of all skill levels and ages are invited to submit their digital photos for a chance to be featured in the City of Kamloops Annual Calendar. This year, the City is looking for YOUR image that you think best embodies Kamloops while representing one of the following terms:
Community | Recreation | Arts & Culture | Nature CONDITIONS • Photos must have been taken and owned by the participant. • A maximum of three (3) photos per participant can be submitted in digital format. • Photos of people require a model release. • A total of 13 photos will be selected from the submissions for use in the 2021 annual calendar. • Participants grant reproduction rights and permissions to the City of Kamloops to use their photo for other City promotional initiatives including, but not limited to, print and online ads, publications, the City’s website, etc.
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Teachers with COVID-19 concerns, but no documented medical issues or available sick days, will need to take an unpaid leave of absence when in-person classes resume this fall if they do not wish to teach face to face. Contract language enables teachers to use accrued sick days for medical reasons or if they are in quarantine, but if a teacher doesn’t feel safe, they will need to take the leave, KamloopsThompson Teachers’ Association president Laurel Macpherson said. While not ideal, Macpherson said for the union, what’s more important is having a workplace that is safe for teachers when they return. She said that is why the KTTA is echoing the B.C. Teachers’ Federation in calling for smaller cohorts, to allow for physical distancing, and broader mask use in schools this fall. B.C.’s cohort sizes of 60 elementary students and staff and 120 at the secondary school level (the total number of people in groups expected to mingle through the school year, though classroom sizes will be smaller) is concerning and inconsistent, Macpherson said. “You have a cohort of 60 in a school, but those same 60 students can’t go out into the community on a field trip because they violate the provincial order for everybody else, which is 50,” Macpherson said. “There’s two very different standards and I’m not sure how
the four walls of a school change those standards.” Macpherson noted the Surrey school district plans to have cohorts of 30 students for grades 10, 11 and 12 and 60 students for grades 8 and 9, with a mix of online and in-person learning. That plan, however, must still receive approval from the Ministry of Education. Asked if the KTTA wants something similar locally, Macpherson said the union wants provincial guidelines changed so cohort numbers can be reduced. BCTF president Teri Mooring has said teachers are concerned not enough has been done on preventing transmission of the novel coronavirus in schools. The province has mandated mask use amongst middle and secondary school students in common areas when unable to physically distance from those outside one’s learning group. The BCTF, however, wants masks required for all adults and students over the age of 10 when physical distancing is not possible — something the teacher’s union said isn’t possible in classrooms with up to 30 students together for hours. Macpherson said it’s not reasonable to expect students in Kamloops-Thompson classrooms that were designed for 20 people to be able to physically distance, arguing it’s another inconsistency from the province not requiring masks within cohorts. The KTTA said a cohort provides a false sense of security for teachers as the segregation exists only within the school. Once a student is outside school hours, Macpherson said,
they could be exposed to any number of their other contacts. Mooring has said B.C. should also be pursuing an educational model allowing in-class and remote learning, especially for students with medical issues. Kamloops-Thompson school district superintendent Alison Sidow has said that in some cases, large schools in the district may need to implement a hybrid model, in which there is some online learning and some faceto-face instruction, but noted the goal is to minimize that. Macpherson said the KTTA hasn’t been made aware of whether remote learning will be implemented in some schools. On Aug. 19, the KamloopsThompson school board was given a look at the district’s return to schools plan. The plan’s public debut is set for Aug. 26. Macpherson said the plan sticks closely to government guidelines. While the union would like to see some more flexibility and creative solutions, Macpherson said it understands the district has mandates to meet and that the Ministry of Education is responsible for ensuring funding support for such outside-the-box initiatives. “I think the pressure is on the [provincial] government right now and the government needs to rethink the expectations they’re putting on districts,” she said. Macpherson said the funding the education ministry has added to date is for cleaning and personal protective equipment and not for additional staff, which the KTTA would like to see hired.
Henry: room for innovation in return to school plans MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com
When it comes to the return to school plans being submitted to the Ministry of Education, there’s room for innovation, according to the provincial health officer. Dr. Bonnie Henry said she has been involved in creating the parameters of how schools can operate safely, but added each school must decide how to operate within those guidelines. She said every school will be different, likening it to what was the case for restaurants when B.C.’s economic restart began in May. “We put out the parameters and the restaurants came and said this is how we’ll make it work in our setting, in our situation.” Henry told reporters on Monday. She said the precise number of students per class will depend on the school and age group, but explained the parameters dictate the maximum number of both students and teachers in cohorts
to be up to a maximum of 60 in elementary and middle schools and up to a maximum of 120 in secondary schools. Those numbers represent people with whom students will have “distanced contact” through the course of a semester, quarter or school year, Henry said. “That’s not every day I’m going to be in close contact,” Henry said. “We still have our physicaldistancing measures in place. We still have things like staggered times.” Henry said multiple classes in a cohort may still go out for breaks, such as recess or lunch, at the same time, but will be in different parts of the schoolyard. “But the details need to be worked out within every single school and school district,” she said. Henry said she has heard of some innovative ideas people have been developing in order to make this situation work, noting research shows students need the school setting in their education.
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Mom Taylore Thomas shows 11-month-old daughter Keenan how much fun the water park is on a recent warm and sunny day at Albert McGowan Park. Thomas lives on the North Shore and decided to explore the water park in Upper Sahali with twins Keenan and Robin, her son, together with their Nana.
Familiar face is leading SD73 The local chapter of the BC Teachers’ Federation is welcoming the news that former superintendent Terry Sullivan will serve as interim superintendent of the Kamloops-Thompson school district for the next year. Current school district head Alison Sidow will retire on Aug. 31 and the board of education has not yet found a successor, despite conducting a nationwide search this past spring and into the summer.
Sullivan assumed the interim superintendent role this week and will serve a year. In January, the board of education will resume its search for a permanent superintendent. Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association president Laurel Macpherson said Sullivan knows the district well. She said the union feels it is best the school district take its time to pick the best candidate to permanently replace Sidow, rather
than make a rushed decision. “We don’t have a problem with him coming back,” Macpherson said. “We need to take the time and make a really good decision on the superintendent because that job is very important.” Since retiring in 2014, Sullivan has kept busy in education matters, including teaching in the graduate studies program in the Faculty of Education at Thompson Rivers University.
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The Board of Directors of the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA) invite customers, stakeholders and interested parties to attend the Annual General Meeting of the LTSA. The LTSA is a publicly accountable, statutory corporation established under the Land Title and Survey Authority Act, and is responsible for operating British Columbia’s land title and survey systems. Due to COVID-19 related restrictions related to public gatherings and social distancing requirements, public attendance at the AGM will be by virtual-means only. Registered attendees may join the meeting via Amazon Chime video conferencing services (available at https:// aws.amazon.com/chime/download) and will have the opportunity to submit questions live. To register to attend the LTSA AGM, send an email to Jayne.Ethier@ltsa.ca with your name and email address. Details for joining the meeting virtually, including unique access information, will be sent to the email identified. The LTSA Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020 as well as further information about attending the AGM virtually, is accessible on the LTSA website at www. ltsa.ca/about-ltsa/annual-and-quarterly-reports.
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HOMEOWNERS NEED NO MORE TAXES
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here have been rumblings at the federal and provincial levels of government, rumblings that have turned into whispers and more that Ottawa and Victoria are mulling a home equity tax. Governments in power that denied they are considering such a tax, but smoke and fire and all that. At the federal level, the new tax speculation arose after the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) gave $250,000 to a project at UBC called Generation Squeeze, which is looking into how to even the playing field between those who own homes and those who rent their abodes. Despite the CMHC’s denials that the project is linked to a home equity tax study, not everyone is convinced. At the provincial level, the B.C. Liberal Party has sounded the home equity tax alarm, noting Paul Kershaw, who helped craft many NDP policies, is part of UBC’s Generation Squeeze project. The Liberals also note the B.C. Greens, who help keep the NDP in power by holding the balance of power, included home equity tax in their 2017 campaign platform. The bottom line is homeowners face more than their fair share of taxes, from property taxes every year, to sales taxes when improving their homes, to a national foreignhomebuyer tax, to B.C.’s speculation tax, to Vancouver’s empty home tax, to GST on new homes, to the greatest cash grab of us — the land transfer tax, introduced in the 1980s by then-premier Bill Vander Zalm. It was originally meant to tax speculation and the wealthy, but has since become a catch-all tax that serves only to fill government coffers. And, though successive premiers were fiercely opposed to the tax, not one did anything to eliminate or amend it. Yes, our economy is in a bad place, but government needs to find another source of revenue because homeowners were tapped out long ago.
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ust when they thought they were out, they pulled them back in. With apologies to that memorable line uttered by Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) in The Godfather Part III, the inescapability of being tied to a particular career is a reality for some. Consider Terry Sullivan, the retired/unretired superintendent of the Kamloops-Thompson school district. Sullivan spent 15 year at the helm of the school district when he retired to well deserved fanfare in 2014. Sullivan was a much admired rock in the often turbulent world of education. Since he walked away from running a school district covering an area the size of Belgium, Sullivan has kept busy in various education endeavours, including a teaching gig at TRU. With current superintendent Alison Sidow set to retire on Aug. 31, and with the board of education still searching for a permanent successor, it turned to Sullivan to help steer the course for the next year. He began his overtime period as superintendent this week and news of his return was greeted with many well wishers on KTW’s social media channels. The local teachers’ union also gave Sullivan’s return a hearty thumb’s up, as was detailed in a recent Kamloops This Week story. Sullivan is the second blast from the past to unretire and help lead a familiar ship. Earlier this year, Randy Diehl, the former longtime CAO of the City of Kamloops, was hired as
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MUSINGS interim CAO of the ThompsonNicola Regional District to replace ousted CAO Sukh Gill. Diehl did a solid job, based on many with whom KTW spoke, and this week handed the office keys to incoming CAO Scott Hildebrand, who had been CAO of the City of Merritt. Like New York Yankee managers in the George Steinbrenner era, it might be wise to say, “See you later,” rather than “Goodbye” to retiring CAOs in the Kamloops region. After all, sooner or later, they will likely get an offer they can’t refuse. *** The mask debate continues to rage. In last week’s edition of KTW, we ran two letters on the opposite page — one from a reader explaining why she wears a mask in public and one from a reader explaining why she does not wear a mask. While we have no time for those who subscribe to paranoid COVID-19 conspiracy theories
involving a New World Order, Bill Gates and 5G networks, there is room for debate. If a letter writer has a reasoned response to the mask mandate — as last week’s letter writer did — it is worth listening to and debating. We can disagree with her — I certainly do — but that should not preclude her from expressing, in reasonable terms, why she feels the way she does. This week, on the page opposite, we are publishing two letters in response to the anti-mask missive. But let’s be clear — there are indeed differing medical opinions on the effectiveness of masks in preventing infection from the novel coronavirus. And even people and organizations that initially stated that wearing masks was ineffective — among them Dr. Anthony Fauci (America’s head immunologist, Dr. Theresa Tam (Canada’s top doctor) and the World Health Organization — have since reversed course, based on ongoing evidence, which is what good medical health professionals and scientists do. Rigidity to a belief can be dangerous. Nevertheless, if one does not believe in the efficacy of masks with respect to the coronavirus, one can choose not to patronize the stores that require customers to wear masks. It is no different from businesses requiring one to don shoes and shirts to receive service. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com
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IT’S OUR DUTY TO WEAR MASKS WHAT TURNS DOG OWNERS FROM JEKYLL TO HYDE? Editor: Why is it that decent, civil and law-abiding citizens, when they take Fido for a walk, metamorphosize into arrogant, illiterate, petty criminals? As soon as they step out the front door with Fluffy, the leash is on and together they walk along the sidewalk, acknowledging their neighbours with a fond greeting and, in this time of COVID-19, passing with grace, respect and distance the folks they encounter along the way. But then the park entrance nears and, as soon as they are over the threshold, Mr. Hyde takes hold. Seemingly unable to read the “No dogs allowed” or “Dogs must be on leash” signs, the canine is untethered, terrorizing peaceful park occupants. And who was the genius who decided to allow dogs on provincial park trails? I have for many years hiked the Trophy Mountain Meadows, a trail which has seen a huge increase in traffic from when I first ventured through its tranquil spaces some 30 years ago. It is good to see so many folks hiking through the meadows, but most dog owners ignore the signs commanding that canines must be on leashes. This could have disastrous consequences should the dog chase after a wild animal. Those in charge need to seriously review the decision to allow dogs on provincial park trails before there is serious injury to a wild animal or fellow hiker. Paul Corcoran Kamloops
Editor: Re: The Aug. 19 letter from Kristin Saunders (‘This is why I do not wear a mask in public places’): Why would a civilized person in a civilized society even question the prevention mask-wearing offers? Our community is built not on selfish interests and desires, but on awareness and consideration of how our actions impact the rest of our community. Perhaps more education is required to enlighten the non-wearer of masks that COVID-19 can be transmitted to others from someone who is infected without symptoms. Does Saunders not realize that all credible medical experts and the World Health Organization confirm that wearing a mask can provide a barrier to prevent our droplets from infecting others? It is her duty as a member of our community to do whatever is within her
power to protect those with compromised immune systems from her droplets, as it is mine. Finally, if one has the tendency to breathe through one’s mouth while wearing a mask, causing concerns with mouth odor and dental hygiene, I would recommend one breathe through one’s nose. Judy Lorinczi Kamloops
My mom doesn’t deserve this. She deserves to be around her family, enjoying the last months of her life surrounded by loved ones. Instead, I get to visit her once a month for 30 minutes. Some can worry about masks causing bad breath while my family weeps because our mother can’t come home. Sherie Guild Kamloops
CITY BYLAWS DEPARTMENT WAS ON THE BALL Editor: I am writing to thank the City of Kamloops bylaws department. The department was informed late Friday after-
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late night parties. With strong winds and dry grass in that area, it could have been a disaster. Within four hours of a phone call, bylaws officers
Editor: I enjoyed reading KTW’s survey about closing Victoria Street to motor vehicles. Kamloops should try a woonerf (living street), where cars are allowed, but pedestrians are prioritized. I envision a meandering, one-lane, one-way street with angled parking.
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The number of parking spaces would be the same as now, but speed would be limited to 15 km/h. This could be done at little cost and would benefit all downtown businesses. Google “woonerf” to see an illustration. Emily Fitch Kamloops
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Editor: I’m so sick of listening to people who refuse to cover their mouths to help stop the novel coronavirus from spreading. The woman in the accompanying photo is why I cover my mouth. I will do anything to help stop the spread of COVID-19 so my mother can come home. The very frailest of our society are currently locked away from their loved ones.
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Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod believes when Canadians get to know newly elected Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, they will see what she sees in him — which she noted was evident in his victory speech on Sunday night. “It was graceful, it was well articulated, it was inclusive and it was thoughtful — and that’s the Erin I know and that’s the Erin I think would be a great prime minister for this country,” McLeod said. McLeod backed O’Toole in this and the 2017 leadership race, in which Andrew Scheer was elected. “I was cautiously optimistic,” McLeod said of the weekend vote. Asked how the Conservatives might be different under O’Toole, McLeod noted his speech when he mentioned uniting the party and having a broader reach. The Durham (Ontario) MP said more Canadians need to look at the Conservative party again, adding that regardless of race, sexual orientation, immigration status, socio-economics or religious standing, they are an important part of the country and have
a home with the Conservatives. O’Toole said the country is more divided than ever and he will soon be asking Canadians for their vote, adding it’s time “for many Liberal and NDP voters to socially distance themselves from these out of touch parties.” O’Toole served in the Canadian military and practised law before becoming an MP via byelection in 2012, serving as minister of veterans affairs under Stephen Harper’s government. “As a member of Parliament of a just outside of Toronto riding, I think he uniquely understands the urban issues and some of the challenges our party had faced in the past in those areas,” McLeod said. Outside the party, some see the election of O’Toole over former Progressive Conservative leader Peter MacKay as a missed opportunity. “Mr. MacKay was promising to modernize the party and his poor showing says that Conservatives are likely still very much a party of Stephen Harper,” said Bill Sundhu, president of the NDP’s Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding association. Sundhu said he sees O’Toole as Andrew Scheer 2.0, noting he garnered support of many socially
conservatives members. Thompson Rivers University political science professor Derek Cook also sees another Scheer in O’Toole in terms of his social conservatism, noting his election moves the party further to the right. “He’s, I would think, the last sort of person we would need these days and I doubt very much that NDP or Liberal voters will find him very palatable,” Cook said, describing O’Toole as a corporate elitist who prefers militarism to environmentalism and someone who isn’t big on climate change. Neither Sundhu nor Cook think O’Toole gives the Conservatives a better chance at beating Justin Trudeau’s Liberals in the next election. Cook said O’Toole doesn’t seem to have the capacity for brokerage politics, noting the Liberals seem to have much more flexibility in appealing to the electorate. McLeod said the next election will be different from years past, given the health and economic issues brought on by the COVID19 pandemic. She said O’Toole has a clear vision to move Canada forward through the pandemic and a broad understanding of issues.
Protecting What Matters Most John Lennon was quoted saying, "Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans." I think most of us can attest to feeling this way at some point(s) over the past few months. Life is unpredictable and things often go sideways. Some things are frustrating, like coming home to a burst water pipe and calling the restoration company. Others can be traumatic such as an unexpected injury, illness, or worse, losing a loved one all too soon. While we cannot control life, we can try to protect what matters most. A common solution can be insurance. To keep things simple, insurance generally falls into two categories: 1. Property insurance: covers objects such as your home, car, trailer, etc. 2. Personal insurance: covers individuals from certain illness, injury or death. We will not focus on property coverage other than we are advocates that if you value the property, it should be adequately insured (think replacement value). The following are six common types of personal insurance:
1. Life Insurance: Life insurance can serve several needs: paying final expenses and debts, helping replace lost income, maintaining a standard of living, providing tax-free inheritance and assisting in estate wishes, including blended families. According to 2019 report from Life Insurance and Market Research Association (LIMRA) , nearly 33% of Canadians do not have any life insurance. One reason could be that in their study, LIMRA found that nearly 80% of consumers over-estimate the cost of insurance. Life insurance generally falls into 2 categories: term and permanent. Term: Coverage for a set period of time. Group policies offered through work benefits often fall under this category as well. Typically, term is aligned to debt reduction, a retirement date or coverage while caring for dependents. Permanent: Designed to meet lifelong needs and often referred to as Whole Life or Universal Life. Costs are higher than term insurance and can be paid over a predetermined number of years or life. These products also have the ability to shelter cash value in a taxdeferred manner. 2. Disability: A 2019 RBC Insurance report revealed that half of working Canadians do not have disability coverage. Also, a 42-year old male was 3.5 times more likely to become disabled than die. If you cannot work, who is going to pay your bills, let alone look after your needs? Be careful relying only on group coverage through work because you may be surprised at what your benefits include and how long they pay for.
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Expect service cuts to offset a potentially sizeable tax increase in 2021, following direction by Kamloops council on Tuesday. Mayor Ken Christian echoed words from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry in lending support for the decision: “This is not forever, this is for now,” he said. In what has become a regular appearance this summer, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the city’s corporate services director, Kathy Humphrey, provided yet another financial update, this time preparing council for tough budget cycles to come, not only in 2021, but potentially for several years. “Just providing the normal services is costing us more time and more money,” Humphrey explained to council. Council was asked to direct staff on whether to increase taxes by up to four per cent next year in order to maintain service levels or make service cuts to keep taxes low. The pandemic has also resulted in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Christian said the city never thought it would be in this position, nor did it want to be, but noted revenues have
been adversely affected by the pandemic. Lost revenue includes transit fees, parking fees and money collected from renting out its facilities for events. Added expenses include extra staff for contact tracing, impacts from physicaldistancing requirements and the purchasing of personal protective equipment. Council voted unanimously, 9-0, to provide direction to staff to reduce services to bring the tax rate to a reduced level for the next several years and reduce services across the organization. Council was asked whether it wanted to maintain services or even dip into reserves to spend more and help stimulate the economy. Multiple councillors said they would like to see next year’s tax increase as close to zero per cent as possible, meaning no tax increase at all, as residents continue to cope with fallout from the pandemic. Coun. Mike O’Reilly said the public expects the city to make adjustments, similar to what residents have done thus far in their own households. “I do think there is an expectation from the citizens of Kamloops that there will be belt-tightening,” O’Reilly said. Though ultimately supporting the decision, Coun. Arjun Singh said he is concerned about insufficient communi-
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ty feedback. He said parents are worried about reduced recreational services for their children. “We haven’t had a broad-based discussion,” Singh said. Singh also wanted clarification on what would constitute a core service in the city. Although specific service cuts were not being debated on Tuesday, the decision set a clear direction for staff moving forward in the budget process. Humphrey said service cuts would come in the future on a list presented to council and the public. She said core services include maintaining assets, utilities, picking up garbage, fixing broken water mains and some recreational services. She said the city could look to shut down an inefficient or costly facility entirely to save money, make small cuts across the board or decide on a combination of both. Humphrey reiterated to council that Kamloops is not a small community that has lost its major employer and therefore significant tax revenues, but that direction is needed for a worst-case scenario. O’Reilly said the cuts will be temporary, not forever. Christian said he is confident staff could pivot next year, should the city’s financial picture be better next year.
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More people in Kamloops died from illicit drug overdoses in the first seven months of 2020 than all of 2019, according to the latest statistics from the BC Coroners Service. From January to the end of July, there have been 32 fatal drug overdoses in Kamloops, compared to 26 last year. Of the 32, about 81 per cent (26) involved fentanyl, according to the latest report on illicit drug toxicity deaths. Across the province, 909 people have died of overdoses through July 31, with about 78 per cent (709) involving fentanyl, which remains prevalent in overdose deaths. The number of overdose deaths in the province is also on pace to surpass the high recorded in 2018. Last month, 175 people in B.C. died from drug overdoses. About 140 deaths in July involved fentanyl — the highest total of fentanyl-detected deaths ever recorded in B.C. The illicit drug toxicity death total for July represents a 136 per cent increase over the number of
deaths seen in July 2019 (74). Kamloops recorded its highest number of fatal drug overdoses in 2018, when 46 people died. Given the numbers in 2020 to date, averaging about 4.6 deaths per month, Kamloops is on pace to set a new high for drug overdose deaths. Kamloops also ranked 12th of 15 communities for illicit drug overdose death rates between 2018 and 2020, with 36.5 deaths per 100,000 population between 2018 and 2020. Hope, Lillooet and Vancouver had the highest death rates — at 59.5, 55.1 and 49.6. When the drug crisis began four years ago, Kamloops experienced a spike in fatal overdoses, from seven in 2015 to 44 in 2016, followed by 38 in 2017, 46 in 2018 and 26 in 2019. The Kamloops statistics are reflective of the provincial trend as fatal overdoses went from highs in 1,495 in 2017 and 1,547 in 2018, down to 984 in 2019, before spiking again this year. July 2020 in B.C. was also the third straight month in which more than 170 overdose deaths were recorded. In June, that number was 177; in May, it was 174. “What the latest numbers show us is that the overdose crisis has
been made worse by the COVID19 pandemic,” Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said. The toxicity of drug supply is extreme and I implore anyone who may be using drugs to not do it alone. For friends and family members who are concerned about loved ones, reach out and connect with them and let them know they are not alone.” B.C. Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe said access to key harmreduction services in the midst of a dual health emergency has been a challenge, noting the extreme concentration of the illicit fentanyl being trafficked is resulting in deaths within moments of use. She said it’s not uncommon for two or three people using together to die suddenly, with no opportunity to seek help. Asked why more people aren’t accessing overdose-prevention sites, which exist around the province — including two in Kamloops — Lapointe said the facilities are not as widely available as they could be. During the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, many sites have not been open for as many hours as they had been, Lapointe said. Returning to regular operating hours should help, but one hurdle
with safe-injection sites Lapointe has heard is that some users are unwilling to access them for fear of being stigmatized. “A huge part of this is reducing the shame around substance use, acknowledging it as a medical condition and encouraging people to utilize those sites as they would any drop-in medical centre,” Lapointe said, adding that punitive measures are not helpful. Asked why governments can’t tackle the opioid crisis with the same urgency as the COVID-19 pandemic, Henry said B.C. had been making progress before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. She said measures implemented to combat the virus have, in turn, worsened the drug crisis. “I think these are two different things that move at two different speeds just by the nature of what they are,” she said. Henry also noted the importance of decriminalizing drugs to reduce shame. “We need people who use drugs to know they can come out of the shadows,” she said. SAFE SUPPLY NEEDED Guy Felicella, peer clinical advisor with the Overdose
Emergency Response Centre and BC Centre on Substance Use, said the latest numbers makes it clear the poisoned street drug supply that started the crisis years ago has become deadlier. “Every hour of every day, our failed policies is forcing people to play Russian Roulette,” Felicella said. He said the most important decision the government can do is offer a safe, regulated drug supply that would include heroin, hydromorphone and powdered fentanyl. “To choose between the poisoned street supply that’s fuelling these deaths or pharmaceutical alternatives in the form of a safer supply, making that choice a reality is really a matter of life and death,” Felicella said. Lapointe said clinicians continue to be encouraged to support those at risk of overdose by prescribing a safe supply. She said there continues to be calls for an accessible, evidencebased and accountable treatment and recovery system for anyone seeking medical help. Henry said pharmaceutical alternatives need to be made more widely available, a process she said is moving ahead, but far too slowly.
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If you have ever done any relationship work, you may be familiar with a book by Gary Chapman called The 5 Love Languages. I think it’s beneficial to know your love language, and that of your partner, so you can both work at showing each other acts of love in a way that is well received. I will save the languages for another column, as today I am going to reveal what I think is the most romantic, respectful and strongest sign of love you can give your partner when you take your relationship to a more committed level. The gesture of love I believe speaks volumes about how you feel about your partner is a cohabitation Contract — or prenuptial agreement. My husband and I have been together for 11 years. We have lived together for 10 years and have been married for nine years. This is the second time around for us both. When we met, I had two kids. At the time, my daughter was 17 and
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my son was 12. My husband brought an 11-yearold son to the mix. Dating after divorce brings other elements to the table and we were lucky we both had good relationships with our former spouses. Not all transitions are smooth. When we decided to move in together and commit to sharing our love and lives forever, we absolutely knew to see a lawyer to draw up a contract. Getting this done before moving in is vital and necessary, especially if you
have children. In my opinion, entering a second or third common-law union without a contract is like driving without a seatbelt. Of course you are not planning on getting into an accident, but if you do, that seatbelt sure comes in handy. Many people think getting such a contract drawn up is bad luck and puts a damper on the excitement and thrill of being in love. It seems more appropriate and enjoyable to focus on where to hang the art or place the leather sectional. The question is: whose art is it? This may seem silly and irrelevant at the time, but imagine if there was something sentimental about the art and that you had always planned on leaving it for your kids. You can’t just assume that will happen because you hope it will. Cohabitation contracts can be romantic. In fact, I see it as an official statement you are giving each other, a statement that you truly love the person for
them, not for what they have. Interestingly, our contract was done up for us to look over and sign on Valentine’s Day. We had a lovely dinner and signed the documents. The agreement can be something as simple as: • In the event of a dissolution of the marriage, whatever items each party brought into the union will remain solely theirs. • Anything that was accumulated together will be split. I am sure some lawyers reading this right now are cringing, but those are simply examples. A good lawyer can draw it up properly and discuss the details, as everyone has a different story. The more complicated things are, the more important it is to have a good contract completed. The longer you are together, adjustments can be made down the road. I am not saying to completely leave your partner out of the picture in these contracts, but the most important thing is to protect your kids along the way.
One area that surprises me is the number of millennials who are drawing up contracts for their first marriages. Many years ago, when couples got married young, the bride and groom likely didn’t even own a toaster. Back then, the idea was building together from nothing. Now though, millennials are getting married later and, by the time they are wed, they may have built up some assets and acquired their own wealth. That is not the only thing millennials are bringing to the marriage. Some are saddled with massive student loans and some have astronomical credit card debt. Experts say half of millennials today are kids of divorce, so they are more prepared. It has also been noted that millennials have been so ingrained in the world of online dating apps like Tinder that they aren’t as romantic as the generation before. They have been swiping for dates, rather than flirting and focusing on one
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person. Of course, not all millennials are the same and some could very well be romantic, but studies are showing they are more rational when it comes to the business of marriage. So, regardless of whether you are 85 and have built up an estate you hope your kids and grandkids can enjoy, or you are 45 and have finally emerged from the financial hardship of divorce, or you are 25 and have years of debt to pay off, it’s important to see a lawyer or notary public. It is crucial to have the proper document drawn up that is fair and gives you the security to know you can now focus on each other. Going through this can be what gives your relationship that special bond that keeps you together forever. If you would like to meet someone special who is interested in you and not your money or your debt, contact me by email at holmes@ wheretheheartis.ca and I can draw up the contract.
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Fresh is Best is now using a safe source of onions for its salsa and is offering a coupon for any customer who has had to throw away a salsa product that is on a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recall list. On Aug. 7, the CFIA expanded its U.S. onion recall to include seven varieties of salsa from Kamloops-based Fresh is Best Salsa & Co. The company immediately notified distributors and customers, discarded any potentially affected products and is now using a different source for onions. The CFIA said onions and various products made with onions grown by Thomson International Inc. of Bakersfield, Calif., are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. “Our customers’ health and safety is
always our first concern,” Fresh is Best coowners Colin and Lisa McGaffin said. “We have an elaborate tracking system so we could immediately identify by batch numbers and best before dates which products might be affected.” Consumers who have a Fresh is Best salsa product can check the recall list online at tinyurl.com/y5s3yvcw. If the Fresh is Best salsa product has best before date of Oct. 6 or later, it is safe to consume. Fresh is Best traced the recalled onions to specific date codes for the following salsas: Mild Fresh, Medium Fresh, Hot Fresh, Extra Hot Fresh, Salsa Fresca, Savory Southwestern Black Bean and Corn and Tropical Fruit Salsa. All of these items are distributed in B.C., with the Savory, Medium and Mild products also available in Alberta,
Saskatchewan and Manitoba. While no illnesses have been linked to the
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Music in the (B.C. Wildlife) Park KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
If you’re in the mood to listen to some live tunes while also having the opportunity to check out some live animals, you might want to make room in your calendar for a visit to the B.C. Wildlife Park. Music in the (Wildlife) Park is an event that will take place at 7 p.m. from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29 in the B.C. Wildlife Park’s Amphitheatre. The Aug. 27 show will feature Henry Small, the Aug. 28 show will feature Margit Sky Project and Shawna Palmer, while the Aug. 29 show will feature Post-Modern
Connection and JP Lancaster & His Dirt On. Tickets are $20 for the all-ages shows. Groups of two, four and six will permitted, but physical distancing will be strictly enforced. Anyone with COVID-19 or similar symptoms and those who has travelled outside of the country recently are asked to stay home. There are only 50 tickets available for each night and the Aug. 27 show is already sold out, though tickets for the other nights are available through kamtix.ca. This is the second time the B.C. Wildlife Park has had performers at its amphitheatre since the start of the pandemic, following a
recent small event featuring JoJo Mason. “I’m really happy to support and help anything with live music or live entertainment,” said Glenn Grant, the park’s executive director and general manager. “I think it’s something that is drastically missing.” On top of the physical-distancing measures, hand sanitizer will be available, but concessions will not be open. Grant said people who want to enjoy snacks or non-alcoholic beverages may bring their own. People are welcome to bring chairs and blankets, as well.
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City council has approved a development permit for a new Inland Kenworth facility to be built on undeveloped industrial land in west Kamloops. A new industrial building will rise at 2505 West Trans Canada Hwy., between the Iron Mask and Versatile Industrial parks. Owner
Inland Industries LTD. is looking to construct an 8,500-square-meter building for a new Inland Kenworth truck and equipment dealership. The company is currently located at Notre Dame Drive and Dalhousie Drive in Southgate. Estimated opening is the spring/summer of 2022. The current building dates back to the 1970s, at which time it was located on the out-
skirts of Kamloops. The new facility — which will include a large service area, parts warehouse, service counter and offices, as well as 135 parking spaces on-site for staff and customers — will be larger than its current location and more accessible. The land is zoned industrial park. Council approved a development permit for the project on Tuesday by a vote of 8-0, with
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Ground broken on Cookie’s Place, ASK Wellness housing project for seniors TODD SULLIVAN
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Work has officially begun on Cookie’s Place, a 37-unit seniors’ housing project that will rise behind Maverick Manor across from Aberdeen Mall. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Aug. 21 for the rental housing project that included words from ASK Wellness Society executive director Bob Hughes, residents of Maverick Manor and the building’s namesake, Cookie Reimer. The ceremony opened with a blessing from First Nations elder Charlotte Manuel. Cookie’s Place follows from the success of the Maverick Manor project. Maverick Manor is the former Maverick Motor Inn, which was converted to a 42-unit transition housing project in 2017. The provincial government purchased the motel and property for $6.5 million and tasked ASK Wellness with managing the building and its new residents. “I want to thank the people who live in the Maverick for allowing us in their space to build this project and to be where we are today to want to build something on this property,” Hughes said. Hughes described the properties as part of a developing continuum that allows people to move from struggling on the streets to having a place they can call home and start to gain confidence that they can do something meaningful with their lives.
DAVE EAGLES/KTW ASK Wellness executive director Bob Hughes speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for Cookie’s Place, which is being built near Aberdeen Mall.
Cookie’s Place has been developed in partnership with the provincial government, the City of Kamloops And ASK Wellness. The four-storey building will provide one-bedroom units for seniors. Monthly rents are projected to range from $375 to $825. The new homes are for individuals and couples ages 55 and older and will complement the supportive homes at the Maverick Manor that offers life-skills, employment placements and recovery services. “We are pleased to see more affordable housing on the horizon for seniors in our community,” Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said. “Housing is a key area of focus for our council and we continue to work with our partners to improve diversity and access throughout
the housing continuum.” Reimer began working with ASK Wellness in 1992, when the organization was then known as The AIDS Society of Kamloops. “She literally has got one of the most powerful and passionate voices and she has helped guide this organization, to help retain its culture. and she has believed in the idea of having housing from the get go,” said Hughes of Reimer. “I know that when we had the opportunity to do this with the support of BC Housing and the City of Kamloops, to do this project, we knew we needed to bring together all the resources we had to build something in her namesake.” Toward the end of the ceremony, Reimer shared her own thoughts. “I’m happy to say that my association with this organization just thrills me to this day,” she said. “I always feel so glad when an event or just a meeting turns out to be all that I hoped for. Now this building honouring me is just so special, to be acknowledged for the fundraising, the support, the donations, whatever, that have happened over the last 28 years. I just feel really blessed.” The province is providing $3.9 million from the Building BC: Community Housing Fund, as well as annual operating funding. ASK Wellness provided the land valued at $817,000. The City of Kamloops is contributing $130,000 in municipal waivers. Residents are expected to move into the building in fall 2021.
BROCKLEHURST CRASH
Military lifts order grounding Snowbirds team, with restrictions KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
Canadians can expect to see a different Snowbirds show next year — including fewer low-level and low-speed manoeuvres — as the military is placing new restrictions on its famed aerobatics team following two crashes in less than a year. The restrictions were revealed Monday as the Royal Canadian Air Force announced the Snowbirds’ iconic Tutor jets were allowed back into the air after being grounded for more than three months following a deadly crash in Kamloops. It’s believed the plane went down after striking a bird shortly after takeoff from Fulton Field on May 17. Capt. Jennifer Casey, the team’s public affairs officer, was killed after trying to eject, while the pilot, Capt. Richard MacDougall, sustained serious injuries. Kamloops Airport manager Ed Ratuski said the planes have been getting ready to depart and Brocklehurst residents have likely noticed more activity around them as they get ready to leave. The crash was the second in less than eight months after another Tutor went down in the U.S. state of Georgia last October. A flight investigation found a problem with the plane’s fueldelivery system and flagged concerns with the ejection system. A report released in June found that the ejection seat got tangled with the pilot’s parachute as he tried to escape. The pilot sustained minor injuries. Similar concerns about the
ejection system were raised by investigators after the Kamloops crash, which remains under investigation. Col. Ron Walker, commander of the Snowbirds’ home base in Saskatchewan, 15 Wing Moose Jaw, said the Tutors have remained in Kamloops as investigators have pored over the causes of the two crashes and worked to ensure the planes are safe to fly. Yet while the lifting of the grounding order means they can now be flown back to Moose Jaw, Walker said it could actually take a couple of weeks for them to return. That is because the pilots have to be recertified to fly the planes. While such recertification is required and usually completed each year, Walker said that “because the pause has been so long, most of the qualifications and currency that the pilots have has lapsed.” “So we’re going through a special process — a bit unprecedented, frankly — to recertify the pilots,” he said. Even after the Tutors are back, there are no plans for aerobatics shows this year. The Snowbirds cancelled their demonstration season earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather, Walker indicated the team will start looking to next season. That season is likely to look different for the Snowbirds and spectators, as Walker said there will be new restrictions on the Tutors’ minimum flying height and speed are following a detailed risk assessment that was launched because of the two crashes.
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Made-in-Shuswap app creates new water world Trevor Andrew’s Sewllkewe Book is a cloud-based water and waste-water program for computers and phones TODD SULLIVAN
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When Trever Andrew first started developing Sewllkwe Book, a digital solution that improves water-quality monitoring and control, he had never before been involved in app development. “You spend hours and hours and making mistakes and then ask yourself, why are you doing this?” Andrew said. But after 14 years of research and work, Sewllkwe Book is available and already helping to make improvements in the industry. Sewllkwe means “water” in the Secwépemc language. Andrew, an Adams Lake resident and member of the Secwépemc (Shuswap) Nation, has worked for more than 20 years as a certified water operator. He travelled across Canada and saw many First Nations not having clean drinking water. He also found that many other communities also had poor quality drinking water and poor reporting systems. There are 1,920 water systems in the Interior Health region alone.
App creator Trevor Andrew at work in the field.
At any given time, 500 of them may be unfit to drink without boiling or taking other measures. Many water systems have been substandard for years, including on First Nations lands. Andrew saw firsthand the complicated nature of tracking the three phases of moving water from the source to the client: the watershed, the mechanical and the distribution plan. “One of the problems I found
was that there were no programs out there with those three programs under one umbrella,” he said. “A water operator takes the raw source that’s in your watershed, whether it’s surface or ground, and makes it into potable, healthy water for the end user, or for the consumer.” Andrew found that tracking all the data from the three different elements was time consuming on top of the existing responsibilities
he had as a water operator. That’s what inspired him to start working on Sewllkewe Book. Sewllkewe Book is a cloudbased water and waste-water program that will run on computers, tablets and smart phones. Along with making it more efficient to enter water operation data, the software also offers analyzation and customization and a variety of built-in tools. In tracking water systems, the app promises to help improve water quality in areas that have adopted the program. Sewllkewe Book is being used at the Okanagan Indian Band and at Adams Lake, but Andrew is hoping to see its use expand, though it hasn’t yet grown as much as he had initially hoped. “Being an entrepreneur, I’ve made so many mistakes as a business owner,” he said. “I thought it would take off on its own. I was naive to think that.” In 2017, Andrew was awarded the Victor M. Terry Award for excellence in operations in by the BC Water and Wastewater Association (BCWWA). More information on Andrew’s
software suite can be found at sewllkweboy.com.
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There are many in Kamloops who recognize the name Mollie Both. She was a tireless community volunteer who was perhaps best known for her work with Elizabeth Fry societies, having served more than 25 years on boards not just in Kamloops, but also at the national level Both died on June 11, leaving many who knew her to reflect on her life and work. Among those who knew Both well was the Sen. Kim Pate of Ontario. “I have had the privilege and honour of knowing Mollie for nearly 30 years.” Pate said after hearing of Both’s passing. “In addition to being a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS) when I was hired in November of 1991, Mollie and I worked together for the entire 25 years of my tenure with CAEFS.” Pate spoke of Both’s dedication to CAEFS over the years, guiding the organization’s finances, travelling to federal prisons for women and working as part of the Pacific regional advocacy team. “Over the past few days, since hearing of Mollie’s passing, I have spoken to many women
in and from prisons,” Pate said. “All who knew Mollie have asked me to pass along their heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. To a person, each described her as a reliable and dedicated advocate who could always be relied upon to answer their calls, support their efforts and facilitate their contributions to the community. “Mollie always brought her considerable passion and life experience to her extensive involvement in local, provincial and national networks and projects.” Rev. Louise Peters, former dean and rector at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Kamloops, also shared her remembrances. “Mollie Both was my friend. Such a rare gift is a good and trusted friend,” Peters said. “I was privileged to be Mollie’s priest, but I was deeply honoured and blessed to also become her friend. I will be forever grateful for her support, affection and wise good sense.” Both was an active member of the church — a member of the choir, part of the cathedral committee and involved in the parish life and fellowship committee. “Mollie was a very private person who had a very deep faith that sustained her through her life,” Peters said. “I came to know her as a
woman who was brave in the face of grief and courageous in the midst of adversity and challenge. She was a devoted mother and very proud grandmother.” Louise Richards, president of A Way Home Kamloops, also shared some memories of Both. Richards is a former executive director of the Kamloops Elizabeth Fry Society, where she worked closely with Both. “She was a compassionate listener and supporter of the women in the prison and did her utmost to convey the concerns of the women to the prison management,” Richards said. “She was unwavering in her support for women who had experienced challenges in their lives and was tenacious in working to change things for the better,” Richards added. “I recall her doing things like collecting fabric to take to the jail, organizing annual Christmas parties and making sure every woman received a present. She was honoured by the jail staff and the women inside with a volunteer recognition party.” In addition to her tireless volunteer work, Both was also an RCAF veteran and a huge dog lover. Along with her son, Bill Gardiner, she owned one of Canada’s top Labrador retriever kennels.
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Elaine Alec didn’t know that her book, Calling My Spirit Back, would arrive in the midst of a near-global conversation about race and racism, but that’s ultimately what happened when it launched on July 24. The book, which details Alec’s own experiences with childhood sexual abuse, racism, and alcoholism, as well as her path to healing, is her first. It’s a project that’s been calling to her for more than 10 years. After facilitating a dozen sessions across the province, talking to communities about Indigenous women’s safety in response to the National Inquiry
Elaine Alec with her book, Calling My Spirit Back. “It was really difficult work to do,” she said of the sessions. “But it was also really healing.”
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“It was really difficult work to do,” the Kamloops resident said of the sessions. “But it was also really healing.” Alec managed to get her first draft out in only 29 days, with the initial 100 pages taking her the most time because of the difficulty in reliving those early experiences. “It affected me more than I thought it would,” she said. Alec, who is now 42, was able to reach out to friends for emotional support. She also began seeing a trauma therapist to help her with the feelings she was struggling with during her work on the book. Since its release, the self-published book has reached the Amazon bestseller list
under categories like Women’s Studies and Substance Abuse and is on the shelves at Chapters. It’s also been promoted by a number of online influencers, which took the author by surprise. “I actually started feeling anxiety when people were reaching out to me,” she said. “I didn’t expect that many people to read it.” But people have been reading, with hundreds of sales via Amazon through the final week of July — substantially more than the 50 copies per month she was told to expect from a self-published manuscript. Ultimately, Alec sees the current conversations around racism as a positive discussion.
“To see people stepping up, wanting to provide safe space for Indigenous people in Canada, has been really emotional for me,” she said. “For the first time in my life, I actually have some hope that things might be different for my children.”
Print copies of Calling My Spirit Back are available at Chapters and electronic versions can be found at online retailers like Chapters and Amazon. Links to purchase copies online can be found at Alec’s website at elainealec.com.
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As part of its strategy to combat vandalism and reduce longterm costs of maintaining solidwaste bins, the City of Kamloops has been recruiting artists to use the garbage receptacles as canvasses. This summer, eight new bins were added to the city’s repertoire of bin art. In June, the city’s parks and civic facilities division sent out a call for artists for proposals to paint sporting themes on the six bins outside the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre. Seven proposals were submitted and designs were vetted based on the overall themes and budgets. The successful artist was Kristen Gardner, an emerging artist with a background in graphic art. “I wanted to create something unique and eye-catching, with vibrant colours, depth and cohesion that athletes, fans, families, coaches and passersby will enjoy,” Gardner said. “I hope that my work makes
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people smile and brings some happiness and vibrancy to the concrete setting — and who knows, maybe it will spark interest in a child and inspire them to paint or just to play.” Gardner said the project was a valuable learning experience and rewarding as she tried something new with her first experience with spray paint. “It was also rewarding to get to know another local artist, Nancy Kuchta, who was my assistant for this project,” Gardner said. Through the vetting process, one particular design stood out for the team that did not fit the theme of McArthur Island Sport
and Event Centre, but was a perfect fit for the Tournament Capital Centre. The decision was made to incorporate two additional bin designs at the TCC, painted by another local artist, Evan Christian. The bins were painted in July, with anti-graffiti coating applied to protect the artwork. “I really love the bin art project because it reduces vandalism and graffiti cleanup costs while supporting local artists and encourages community pride in our parks and facilities,” said Jeff Putnam, the city’s parks and civic facilities manager.
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Maybe you will be named Youth of the Year. Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, in partnership with Hyundai Canada, have created a national Youth of the Year initiative that celebrates youth leadership and achievement at Boys and Girls Clubs across the country, including the club in Kamloops, which operates out of the John Tod Centre on the North Shore. Beginning in September, Boy and Girls Club youth ages 15 to 18 can apply for Youth of the Year by submitting a written essay and video that showcases their achievements, service and leadership to their club, their school and their community. Applications will close in November and six regional Youth of the Year will be selected in February by a judging panel. After participating in leadership training ses-
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artwork created locally. We hope to, on a weekly basis, use this page to showcase works by various Kamloops artists, with between one and three pieces displayed. Thanks for reading Kamloops This Week and we hope this page can help ease the stress of this uncertain era in which we are living. Email editor@kamloopsthisweek.com if you have any questions or suggestions relating to this page.
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WE ARE NUMBER ONE, BY JAXON GOURLAY BARRIERE ELEMENTARY, GRADE 4 “I made this art because I love basketball and drawing. I had to get different colours, so most of the work was done at school and at my friend’s place. The art did not turn out how I wanted because the colours were lighter than I thought they would be. Next time, I would do a different background because I came up with different and new ideas as I was drawing.”
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SPRING BLOSSOMS, BY FIONA POOLE SOUTH SA-HALI ELEMENTARY, GRADE 5 “I painted this because I really like the colours of cherry blossoms. The colours of spring are really beautiful, so that inspired me to paint this image. I like to make art because it’s really fun. Next time, to change things up a bit, I might do a different-coloured scene and I could do colours of the seasons. Overall, my painting turned out great.”
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Liz Karpluk’s smile can melt the iciest of demeanours. So, when COVID-19’s ugly mug threatened rigidity and discomfort at the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame banquet last Friday, the octogenarian showed her teeth. “It makes me feel like I’m still young,” said a smiling 87-year-old Karpluk, the Hall of Famer’s bright eyes darting across the physically distanced crowd. The Kamloops Sports Council’s athletics awards and Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame banquet are traditionally held on the same evening — a big bash, a gala of about 500 folks gathered to recognize Tournament Capital sports excellence. Pandemic-related crowd size limitations left organizers with tough calls to make. They opted to limit this year’s festivities to Hall of Fame inductees and a few family friends, all of whom gathered in GK Sound Warehouse, a sheltered, open-air facility. The Kamloops Sports Council award winners were not invited, but made virtual speeches which featured in the online broadcast. Pulling the plug on the event would have been the easy decision, but curling connoisseur Ray Olsen wouldn’t have been able to make his speech in front of his children. Former CFLer Brad Yamaoka would have lost the opportunity to pay tribute to family, past coaches and teammates. Kim Scott Kryger, the first figure skater inductee, well-respected hockey man Terry Bangen and accomplished soccer official Michelle Pye would have been denied their moments. And diminutive Karpluk, who ambled up onto the stage, walking with a cane, wouldn’t have been able to share a few smiles with old teammates. “Eve [Skakun] was a very, very good skip and she really meant a lot to me,” Karpluk said of her old friend, who died last year at
Sandy Allen (from left), Janice Latta, Liz Karpluk, Terry Bangen, Brad Yamaoka, Ray Olsen and Kim Scott Kryger were among Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame inductees who attended a ceremony on Friday at GK Sound Warehouse.
the age of 90. “And her third, Una [Hazen].” Hazen, who died in 2009, Karpluk, Sandy Allen, Janice Latta and Kay Belanger are among Skakun rink members who entered the Hall, thanks in part to B.C. Senior Women’s Curling Championship victories in 1994, 1995 and 1997. Yamaoka led the dominant Kamloops Red Devils to a B.C. High School Football Championship triumph in 1990, the victory preceding a successful career with the UBC Thunderbirds and in the CFL with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions. “Sport is such a big part of your life if you throw yourself into it,” Yamaoka said. “It has defined the better part of my life since I was
five years old. The people around you every day giving you advice, who are teaching you not only how to be a great athlete, but be a great person, those are the people you have to say thank you to.” Scott Kryger recalled her first B.C. Sectional figure skating title, saying it was likely the highlight of her competitive career, after which she transitioned into coaching, an endeavour that continues today with the Valleyview Skating Club. “I was this little girl from Kamloops and nobody had heard of me,” said Scott Kryger, who represented Canada in international competition. “I just wowed the crowd and won first place and everybody wanted to know where Kamloops was. I think that sticks out in my mind.”
Olsen’s influence on the Kamloops curling scene is farreaching. He has been conducting junior programs at the Kamloops Curling Centre and McArthur Island Curling Club and coaching teams in Kamloops since the 1980s. “I’ve been through many facets of the game,” Olsen said. “The most intriguing thing was trying to get a team through provincials, win that and then go to nationals. I finally did that with my daughter [Lori, who reached the 2018 Travelers Curling Club Championship in New Brunswick]. That was quite an achievement.” Olsen, who also helped guide Team Yamada of Westsyde secondary to gold at the 2019 B.C.
School Sports Boys Curling Championship, was named Curl BC’s coach of the year for 2019. Bangen, an assistant coach for the Vancouver Canucks from 1996 to 1998, has held coaching or front office positions with college, university, major junior, Hockey Canada and NHL teams, among others. He helped the Kamloops Blazers win Memorial Cup titles in 1992, 1994 and 1995. “The 1995 Memorial Cup here in Kamloops was just an unbelievable event,” said Bangen, who was behind the bench when Canada won gold at the 1996 World Junior Hockey Championship in Boston. “The weather was awesome, the fans were awesome and us winning just capped it all off. It’s a game I’ve loved since I was a young boy playing on outdoor rinks. It’s something I’ve always loved. To have the opportunities I’ve had over the years has been a dream come true.” FIFA official Pye, who made her international debut at the 2008 under-17 Women’s World Cup in New Zealand, has been to three Youth World Cups and officiated at the Women’s World Cup in 2015. “My experience as an international soccer referee spanned dozens of countries and introduced me to many different cultures and thousands of people,” Pye, who no longer lives in Kamloops, said in a recorded speech. “But no matter where you go and how far those experiences take you, it’s your roots that are most important. For me, the dream started here at the local parks in Kamloops.” The event was winding down when Karpluk spoke to KTW. She talked of suffering a stroke and of her late husband, still managing a smile, even though a tinge of sadness crept into her voice. It felt good to be with others, on a warm night during cold times, “The faces I really love to see because there are some people here I haven’t really seen for a long, long time,” Karpluk said. “I miss Eve. I still admire her. She was the cornerstone of our team.”
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Huddled around computers at home is not the same as gathered together for a gala. There is no substitution for the adulation of a live audience, there to recognize accomplishments. But the Kamloops Sports Council did its best to honour its
annual athletics award winners during the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday with a virtual ceremony held in concert with the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame banquet. Hall of fame inductees were invited to GK Sound Warehouse for distanced festivities and live speeches, while winners of the KSC athletics awards had taped speeches
played on a big screen. The ceremony — adeptly refereed by master of ceremonies Dylana Kneeshaw of CFJC — was streamed live online at kamloopssportscouncil. com and remains available for viewing on the website. Kate Stebbings took home the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 52 Master Athlete of the Year
Award. She thanked coaches who helped a once terrified beginner triathlete transform into the person who placed fourth in the women’s 55- to 59-yearold division at the 2019 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. “But mostly I want to thank my wing man, my bike mechanic and my sometimes sports psychologist,
my husband Bob Sayer, who continues to support my efforts and is critical to my success,” Stebbings said in her speech. Track and field athlete Miriam Cavani and cyclist Mike StewartSmith were also nominated for the masters award. TRU WolfPack soccer player Jan Pirretas Glasmacher might have come close to setting
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for brevity. They thanked the sports council, acknowledged the other nominees — the 2003 Kamloops Blaze boys and TRU WolfPack Team Black cheer squad — and paid tribute to families, friends, coaches and teachers. Brooke Wills, who earned gold in ladies barrel racing at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Red Deer, took home the LN Group Branding and Promotions Female Athlete of the Year Award. Wills said she hopes she can be an inspiration to all upcoming rodeo and barrel racing athletes, noting mental strength and perseverance are required during long stints away from home, especially when competing in mud, freezing rain and blistering heat. Her horses, most notably Famey, received special mention as equine athletes who make her dreams come true. Rugby standout Caleigh Silversides and Gobeil, who won the award last year, were also nominated. Hammer throw specialist Kian Zabihi — provincial and national champion in his age category — won the Kamloops Minor Baseball Association Male Athlete of the Year Award. He thanked his family, which has endured great strife, and coach Armstrong, for contributing to his ascent. High jumper Bazil Spencer and swimmer Ryley McRae, were also nominated. The final sports council award handed out on Friday went to Carmin Mazzotta, who was head coach of the now-defunct TRU WolfPack cross-country running team. Mazzotta won the Award of Excellence, in part because of his tireless work with athletes and also because of his courageous fight against cancer. He thanked the local sports community, his former student-athletes, the WolfPack and his family for supporting him during the fight for his life.
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y name is Helena Pai– vinen and I am terrified right now. Yes, terrified. Last month, in an edition of Kamloops This Week, I outed myself. I revealed my story and my past. It is a sad commentary when I feel so afraid and frightened. I have had to examine why this is and the following is my ugly truth. I was once a respected, well-loved assistant professor of nursing of mental health and addictions at Thompson Rivers University. I loved my job, my work, my students and my peers. Every year my performance reviews, which were largely based upon student evaluations of me, were, in my opinion, quite good. Actually, they were outstanding. I hate to say this as I feel like it is bragging. I say it only because I am living in fear. I fear your judgment about me, so, right now, I want to prove to you all who I really am. One dean who read my performance reviews told me she was astounded. She said some instructors with 20 or more years of experience have never received the calibre of positive comments that I did.
ASK AN ADDICT Ask an Addict is a column penned by Helena Paivinen, a Kamloops scholar with expertise in addiction issues and someone who is also an addict. The column is meant to inform and help, which is particularly important as we remain mired in an opioid crisis that continues to claim thousands of lives each year. If you have a question you would like answered, email it to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com. Anonymity is guaranteed. I held onto those words. I have not had a drink for more than 25 years. I am in recovery from addiction and that is my truth. However, I never disclosed this, even as I taught mental health and addictions to other nurses I knew. I was terrified of people knowing who I really was. I believed that if you knew, you would think less of me. I still think that now. As I read the words in the paper last month (I noted my own struggle with addiction in a story about former Kamloops resident Amanda Staller receiving a Courage to Come Back Award), I felt fear, real fear. I was terrified that all my past colleagues, students and peers would bash and hate me for who I truly am. I am crying now, as I type out these words. You see, I heard the judgment, the words
of hatred and shame. I listened to what was said about people like me. I sat in on nursing reports and other discussions about illness and health. I knew what was felt. Here I was, in a supposed caring profession, and it killed me when I heard what was said. While working, I faithfully attended a weekly professional recovery group. It still meets every week. Doctors, lawyers, nurses, teachers, professors, social workers, police officers, pharmacists — we all met to support one another. We are not who you think we are. We are not the people you see on the news. We are not the people who leave needles on the streets. One nurse in the group worked in mental health. Her alcoholism history had been disclosed to others on her ward. She was in recovery and one Christmas
for Secret Santa, she received a bottle of beer in her stocking from a nursing peer. Her co-workers thought this was all funny. Yup, funny. Our illness is funny. I am terrified that the university and faculty of nursing will react in shame to who I am, that they will react to my name being linked with them. My illness is something for which I didn’t ask. I live every day with the fear of stigma. I am sobbing now, thinking about all the horrible remarks. I loved my job. I have additional physical health challenges, which I struggle with daily, but which are not related to substance abuse. Every day I struggle to find peace within me. I am consistently being told I am kind, caring, considerate, loving and generous. I love helping others. I was great at my job. I need to say this as I am feeling lower than low right now. As I type, it saddens me that I am feeling the need to prove my worth to you all now. I feel unworthy, even when all the evidence in my past says I am not that. You see, this is what stigma feels like. This is what it is about. This is what hurts — all judgments about
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t least two recent cases of celebrities being convicted of felony crimes — involving cheating to get their children into prestigious U.S. universities — ring alarm bells, even in a depraved society. Many would consider such dastardly acts to be unnecessary as it starts the careers of their wards on a wrong footing. Even though parents were willing to go to such risks, it did not bid a happy beginning for the intellectual and ethical capabilities of the young minds, which would perhaps be tainted for the rest of their journey through the hallowed halls of learning. In addition, sentences meted out to the parents could leave scars on their lives. Whenever I read of such sensational court cases, at least two things are set in the process in my mind. I try to think about what was going on in the mind of the accused. Then, in my sympathy for the victims, I wish the toughest punishment in case the accused is convicted. Whether religious hucksters or child abusers, my desire is to see society deal firmly with perpetrators of crime in one form or another. But the justice system is often helpless to mete out deterrence due to the mental state of the accused. In the Greek language, the
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such phrases as “being toughminded.” In short, nous seems to be the ability to reason and think, while phronesis speaks of actual reasoning or thinking. In his writings, Apostle Paul used nous to mean the disposition of man or his moral attitude. This is found in unsaved and saved people. When people do not accept God’s enlightenment, their minds become depraved and darkened (Romans 1:28). This is also called the understanding of man (Ephesians 4:18) or a “fleshly mind” (Colossians 2:18). Such minds are darkened by sin and need God’s enlightening. When one is converted, the mind is worked on by the Holy Spirit. It responds to the truth of God’s word and longs to obey him (Rom.7:22-23,25). In a born-again person, this mind becomes an instrument for understanding God’s word (Luke 24:25). Because of the presence of God’s spirit, our minds are kept at peace (Philippians 4:7). Thus, nous refers to the ability to think or comprehend. Phronesis, on the other hand, points to the very act of thinking or understanding. It is the process of discerning or judging the merits of any movement (Acts 28:22). As we mature, this ability grows in us (1 Corinthians 13:11). It is the assessment of a given situation
or the appreciation of a person (Phil.1:7; 4:10). This is the basic process of judging or discerning. This word also speaks of our mindset. Some people are “highminded” and have an inflated view of themselves (Rom.11:20; 12:3,16). Unsaved people have unregenerated mindset and think within the framework of world’s standards. Christian mindset results only after a person is converted (Col.3:1-2). Frequent references to the human mind are found in literature all over. Often it was assumed that we are the masters of our own fate. For instance, Horace (65 BC-8 AD) reportedly said: “Rule your mind or it will rule you.” Virgil (70-19 BC), a contemporary of Horace, emphasized the importance of right thinking when he praised “a mind conscious of the right.” A similar assessment of the importance of the mind is found in Milton’s Paradise Lost: “The mind in its own place, and in itself can make a heaven or hell, a hell of heaven.” Christians see the true worth of the human mind as coming from its creator God. So, J.B. Phillips, the Bible translator, said: “The modern intelligent mind, which has had its horizons widened in dozens of different ways, has got to be shocked afresh by the audacious
central face that, as a matter of history, God became one of us.” The hymn writer Kate Wilkinson, therefore, penned in her beloved hymn: “May the mind of Christ my Saviour/Live in me from day to day/By His love and power controlling/All I do and say.” The mind is a gift of God and a by-product of the image of God conveyed to us at creation. Under original sin, our minds are clouded so that we cannot comprehend spiritual truth. Try as we may, we are unable to see through spiritual realities. But when the Holy Spirit takes up his home in us, our mind is opened. We are then able to understand the truth of God, live according to the standards of God and achieve real “like-mindedness” with the people of God. It is because we have “the mind” (phronesis) of Christ (Phil.2:5).
Narayan Mitra is a volunteer chaplain at Thompson Rivers University. His email is 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 biography and a photo.
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One of Canada’s best-known religious landmarks, the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal, is seeking urgent government assistance to withstand a budget shortfall caused by COVID-19. Claudia Morissette, director of the historic church in Old Montreal, said Notre-Dame expects to be short about $12 million in revenues this year as cultural events and guided visits remain suspended due to the pandemic. “It’s huge. It represents 85 per cent of our total revenue,’’ Morissette said. She said that money is “absolutely necessary’’ to preserve and restore the stone church, which was constructed in the 1820s in the Gothic Revival style and remains one of the main tourist destinations in the city, welcoming about one=million visitors per year before the pandemic. A first phase of restoration work is already underway on its facade, but Morissette said the church is concerned it will not be able to finance the second and third phases of restoration on the building’s east and west towers. These first three phases are expected to cost $9.2 million out of nearly $30 million of total work needed to preserve and restore the building over the next decade, the church estimates. “We can’t press pause [on phases two and three] because that would risk putting the integrity of the towers in peril and [could] even become dangerous,’’ said Morissette, adding that delays on the work could also lead to
an increase in overall costs. Quebec’s Culture Department announced last month it would spend $15 million to preserve religious heritage, targeting 62 buildings and three organs. Culture Minister Nathalie Roy said the investment would also help stimulate the economy and create jobs for artisans and labourers. Morissette said Notre-Dame received $1 million last year from Quebec’s Religious Heritage Council, a non-profit organization that supports the conservation of historic buildings, to help finance part of phase one of its restoration. But the church did not get any of the new funding. “We understand that [the money] goes quickly and we also understand that we’re not the only ones,’’ Morissette said. “We know that COVID19 affected many people — but we’re a major attraction. We are one of the major patrimonial jewels.’’ The Culture Department said in an email Friday it met with representatives of the basilica on July 29 and presented them different funding options for which the church can apply to finance the restoration. That includes a capital assistance program that aims to help maintain heritage buildings in Quebec, said Emilie Mercier, a department spokeswoman. ``The department will receive and analyze any demand for financing put forward by the representatives of the basilica.’’ Andreanne Jalbert-Laramee, cultural heritage adviser at Quebec’s Religious Heritage Council, said if Notre-Dame is struggling, smaller and less renowned churches are no doubt struggling, too.
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I have to go fishing this weekend,” I told my wife definitively late last week. “OK,” she said, drawing out the last syllable in a fashion that suggested my bold statement seemed a bit odd. “I’ve got The Tip,’” I replied, trying to fill in the blanks for her about why I needed to fish so badly. “The Tip?” she said, just a hint of confusion on the air. “The Tip,” I replied, with a bit of verbal emphasis to impress on her the significance. “I got The Tip.” The Tip, of course, is that little nugget of information for which all anglers drool, a piece of intelligence from
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attacking flatfish being trolled behind boats may not be interested in dainty chironomids dangled over shoals. I’m not much of a troller and would rather seek out fishing in places where I can play the game my way. A good tip must also be timely. Information more than two or three days old borders on useless. Hours old is best. A tip garnered on the very morning of a fishing trip is ideal, but the afternoon before is quite acceptable — and worth chasing. Useful tips are few and far between, mostly because those who have such knowledge are usually fiercely protective of it. It takes time to develop a network of
friends and fellow fishermen who, for whatever reason, are willing to share with you what they know. Back to The Tip from last week. This particular tip had all the makings of a great one. It came from a guy I trust and who knows his fishing. It was fresh and came on an evening when I could get there the next day. So, I told my wife I had to go. And, as I expected, this tip was solid — the fishing was pretty darned good. The best way to develop a network of reliable tipsters, of course, is to be part of one. In other words, you have to pass intelli-
gence on to others to be deemed worthy of the return of similar information. The next morning, I called up a guy I know who was looking for a place to fish and passed on The Tip. I could almost picture him headed to talk to his wife as he hung up the phone, urgent in his insistence he needed to fish that day. Good tips must never be ignored. Robert Koopmans is an avid angler and hunter who spends as much time as possible in B.C.’s wild places. He also hosts the Hunting & Fishing British Columbia podcast (find it on Apple Podcasts). To share a thought, send an email to info@the outdoornarrative.com.
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Do you think we can get close enough for me to get a shot?” “Sure can,” my guide and steersman Brychan Williams said. “You just take the photo, I’ll paddle us as close as we can get to the shoreline.” We squeezed in tight to the shore, inside a small island. I stopped paddling and grabbed my camera out of its dry bag to get focused on the bald eagle sitting high overhead in a fir tree. Click-click-click! “Got ’im!” I said. I quickly tucked my camera back and resumed paddling from the bow. That was just one of the highlights of a day-paddle in canoes down the Michipicoten River, in northern Ontario. In terms of bird life, we spotted more eagles, as well as several pairs of mergansers and a few kingfishers and woodpeckers while paddling downstream. I was adventuring out of the lodge owned and run by Naturally Superior Adventures. The Michipicoten River flows into the greatest of all the Great Lakes, Lake Superior, just a few klicks north of the northern boundary of Lake Superior Provincial Park. The lodge sits right at the mouth of the river where it becomes the lake. There are plenty of paddling options in the area, both for canoeing and kayaking. While staying there, I spent one day canoeing on the river, the second day kayaking on what singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot referred to as “the big lake they call Gitche Gumee,” in his iconic ballad. The area boasts a rich history far beyond Lightfoot’s melody. The river was part of the original
JOHN GEARY PHOTO Much of the coastline of Lake Superior is rocky and rugged. There are plenty of paddling options in the area for both kayaking and canoeing. The river was part of the original water route used by fur traders to access the interior.
water route used by fur traders to access the interior. It’s believed that PierreEsprit Radisson and Médard des Groseilliers — the men chiefly responsible for the formation of the Hudson’s Bay Company — were the first non-natives to travel this route. The HBC and Northwest Company competed fiercely for the furs in the area; we paddled past the spots where both companies had established trading posts near the mouth of the river. We didn’t see much in the way of evidence left from those bygone days, though. The HBC post was abandoned almost 120 years ago. However, we did catch a view of gorgeous Silver Falls, a water-
fall created where the Magpie River flows into the Michipicoten not far from its mouth. That was the second set of falls we viewed that day, as we’d put in just below Scott Falls upriver at the start of our adventure. It was a very nice halfday paddle with the current, although when we got close to the mouth of the river where we would take out, we did have to paddle harder due to the wind and waves from the lake pushing into our faces. The next day, we traded in our canoes for sea kayaks. We put into the river where we had taken out the day before, then paddled out into the lake and around the point where
the lodge sat. Our destination was Sandy Beach, a spot along Michipicoten Bay that we visited the day before by land in order to check out the interpretive sign about A.Y. Jackson — one of the members of the Group of Seven. Jackson apparently painted one of his iconic shoreline paintings from that beach. Finding a beach like that is not easy along the Lake Superior shoreline, which tends to be very rugged. There are other interpretive signs throughout the park of which the beach is part, explaining more of the history and the ecology of the area. Both paddling there and paddling back, we enjoyed the
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ne of the most significant projects that resulted in the settlement of the North Shore of Kamloops was the development of irrigation, which allowed for agriculture where there was only a sandy wasteland before. The alluvial soil was well suited to a variety of crops, but no private individual could afford to irrigate their land without the assistance of a large company. In 1903, Canada Real Properties, a corporation with headquarters in London, England, purchased land near Jamieson Creek in Westsyde and began building an irrigation ditch to water the land for farming. By 1905, the initial irrigation project was completed and the property was being marketed as land for fruit production, referred to as “Fruit Lands.” In 1907, the Kamloops and District Fruit Grower’s Association was established. In 1909, British Columbia Fruitlands Company was incorporated in England, after which the company obtained a licence to operate in the province. B.C. Fruitlands purchased the property and irrigation system of Canada Real Properties, as
LEFT: A view of Brocklehurst, one of the blocks of land developed for farming by B.C. Fruitlands. This area was settled by German immigrants in 1930. The orchards that covered the area a century ago have now been replaced by the homes of thousands of Kamloopsians. RIGHT: The Home Farm — built on 3.5 acres (1.4 hectares) in the traditional English Manor style, befitting the British owners of B.C. Fruitlands — was the home of H. F. Mytton, field manager of the company from 1913 until 1923. In 1930, the spacious house located along what is now Schubert Drive was sold for use as a convalescent home.
well as other property that formed the areas of Westsyde, Brocklehurst and North Kamloops, comprising a total of 6,400 acres (2,600 hectares). The B.C. Fruitlands development required extensive irrigation, including a $50,000, 29-kilometre ditch, bringing water from Jamieson Creek. A supply of water was created by storage dams built on the plateau. In 1910, utilities and water rights were transferred to the British Columbia Fruitlands Irrigation and Power Company, which operated as a subsidiary of B.C. Fruitlands. In the same year, the construction of
the Westsyde irrigation flume was completed, with a concrete-lined canal replacing the old ditch and a wooden siphon, followed by extensions to North Kamloops and Brocklehurst, which were finished by 1912. Appropriately, the 10th annual Convention of the Western Canada Irrigation Association was held in Kamloops that year. The irrigation system, costing $200,000, was a remarkable feat. Designed by Bernard A. Etcheverry, a respected American engineer, it first used a wooden stave siphon, drawing water from Jamieson Creek. Storage dams were
built on Wentworth Lake and Alexander Lake and water was controlled down Wentworth Creek to Jamieson Creek. It is estimated that the water supply was sufficient to cover the entire irrigated area of Fruitlands one foot deep every month. The B.C. Fruitlands Company continued to subdivide property and, by 1920, had leased 1,000 acres (400 hectares) to farmers. By 1923, the company was reorganized and the irrigation system was expanded and converted to steel pipe. But over the years, the British Columbia Fruitlands Company incurred multiple operating losses.
By 1920, $2 million had been spent on the project, but profits were variable. The annual financial reports named a receiver beginning in 1931. Farmers were needed for the B.C. Fruitlands’ operation and many European immigrants came, including a group of 30 German-speaking families who arrived in 1930 to settle in Brocklehurst, Block D of the Fruitlands development. Chinese residents, a Sikh community and other South Asians had previously established themselves. The company continued to operate while experiencing financial difficul-
ties until the B.C. Fruitlands Irrigation and Power Company was taken over by the British Columbia Water Rights branch in 1946. B.C. Fruitlands then became the Fruitlands Irrigation District. B.C. Fruitlands began to wind up its operations shortly afterwards, which ceased in 1957. When amalgamation of Kamloops and North Kamloops took place in 1973, the City of Kamloops absorbed the assets of B.C. Fruitlands, including Wentworth Dam. Signs of the flume system can still be seen along Westsyde Road. The ethnic makeup of the North Shore is
partly the legacy of B.C. Fruitlands and the development of agriculture by irrigation, which transformed the landscape. CORRECTION In the July column on the Overlanders, I mistakenly referred to John Sinclair instead of James Sinclair, after whom Sinclair Canyon is named. Thanks to a sharp-eyed KTW reader. Ken Favrholdt is a freelance writer and historical geographer. He was formerly curator/archivist of the Kamloops Museum and Archives. Read more History columns online at kamloops thisweek.com.
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1899 Orchard Drive, VALLEYVIEW – This home could quite possibly be your private sanctuary. The backyard is a paradise with inground pool, 6 person hot tub, wet bar, lounging areas and green space. And then you step inside and will be wowed by the interior – open floor plan living, dining & chef’s dream kitchen, a must see master bedroom & ensuite, plus so much more. $874,500
6400 Meadowland Crescent, BARNHARTVALE - A classic 2 storey home with wrap-around veranda in a country setting with gorgeous mountain views just sounds picture perfect. Add to that 2.5 acres of land fenced, gated and ready for horses. Oh, and let’s not leave out the wired & heated detached/garage shop with roughed in plumbing for washroom plus additional shop – a man cave for him and a she shed for her. $988,800
2312 Ojibway Road, PAUL LAKE - An idyllic waterfront cottage on beautiful Paul Lake surrounded by trees and song birds would be the perfect home to retreat to. The quaint spiral staircase leading to the 2nd floor is adorable. Sipping your morning coffee or evening glass of wine with views of the lake from the 2nd storey balcony off the master bedroom is so inviting. $249,900
1595 Southview Terrace, BATCHELOR HEIGHTS Kamloops mountain views are yours to be enjoyed from this location. Plenty of opportunity here to make this home your own. Lovely back yard with mature landscaping and inground sprinklers are sure to please even the novice gardener. $448,500
2249 Chief Atahm, ADAMS LAKE - Sweet, rustic cabin located on the pebble beach shore of beautiful and pristine Adams Lake. This property is accessed by vehicle ferry, a quick 6-minute ride, or boat. Beautiful mountain views, fun filled days and peaceful starry nights are waiting for you. $130,000
3317 – 1040 Talasa Court, SUN RIVERS - Everything you need for carefree living. Modern and well appointed this condo includes appliances, 1 parking stall and storage for your toys. Views from the balcony are outstanding. Move in ready. $314,900
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1927 Sedgewick Drive UPPER SAHALI $612,500
3424 Overlander Drive WESTSYDE $544,900
780 Sequoia SOUTH KAMLOOPS $499,800
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113-885 UNIVERSITY DRIVE • $519,900
105-875 SAHALI TERRACE • $549,900
Brand new 2 bedroom, 1 den + 2 bathrooms in TRU’s premier development - Creston House. This spacious unit has a walkout patio w/ french doors, river and mountain view, and NO GST. This is an opportunity to get into the first phase of “The Reach” located steps away from Old Main. The popular B plan includes: granite and elegant tile work in kitchen/bathrooms, full appliance package included with cook-top, wall oven, fridge, dishwasher, built in microwave, washer/dryer, and upgraded stove hood. A/C and wired security. 2 secure underground parking spots + storage locker. Common rooftop patio. The Reach is a master planned community that will transform 90 acres of Thompson Rivers University endowment lands into an enriched campus lifestyle and welcome 7,500 residents over the next 20 years. Quick possession available. Meas. approx.
Original show home - Spectacular views - Very desirable 2 story w/ full daylight basement - Spacious main floor - Large bright kitchen w/ granite & stainless steel appliance package - Large dining area w/ panoramic views - Cozy living room w/ warm gas fireplace - Big covered deck - High ceilings w/ crown mouldings - high end millwork - Upper floor features a massive master bedroom w/ walk in closet & 12 x 8 five piece ensuite bathroom + morning coffee deck - Second upper bedroom features rich cork flooring & also has full private ensuite - Sizable double car garage - New beautiful plank & carpet flooring - Basement has 2 bedrooms & a full bathroom - Large rec room w/ high ceilings - Small hobby room + storage - C/Air RI C/Vac - Prime location - Seconds to Sahali or downtown core - Close to TRU & RIH - Furnishings negotiable - All measurements approx.
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257 JUNIPER AVE | $569,900 | MLS® 158055 The perfect family home! Located within steps to river’s trail and directly beside Moose Park is this custom built 4 bedroom home with many added extras. Excellent layout with two sitting areas, a rec room 3 bedrooms up and plumbing for a secondary kitchen downstairs if desired. One bedroom self contained suite downstairs is level entry and great as a mortgage helper or for elderly parents. New Roof. Large deck with dual access. Central A/C and backyard alley access. Large workshop with 220amp power. Let your kids run to the park while you watch them from your front or back deck. This is a safe, mature area with many long term residents.
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Over 14,000 sq ft flat fenced lot accompanies this older, very solid and well maintained bungalow style home in Dallas subdivision. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, gas fireplace and central air conditioning. Roof, siding, windows, furnace and hot water tank all replaced in past. Single Garage. RV parking.
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Rob and i just wanted to send you this note to let you know how happy we are about the sale of our house and so appreciate all your hard work!! Your professionalism and your knowledge of the Kamloops market was awesome and loved your “Kamlooops Stories”. I must say, there are many reasons to hire a Real Estate agent and what we appreciate the most was quality for remaining calm and cool. You were the best at being our rock going through this. Thank you so much. – Rob & Sher
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344 SEYMOUR ST. W $429,900
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• 2 bedrooms 2 baths fully renovated • 2 large decks with glass railing • Lovely panoramic views for Thompson River Valley
1079 NICOLANI DRIVE $409,900
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• 4 bedroom & 3 baths 1/2 duplex • 1 bedroom suite on ground level • Beautifully fenced landscaped backyard w/shed with electrical
36-1435 SUMMIT DRIVE $224,900
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• Charming 2 story end unit townhouse w 2 decks • Newer kitchen w/quartz countertops & wine rack • Lightened wood walls & vaulted ceiling • 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom
$529,000
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$544,000
Lovely, level entry home with 5 bedrooms, three baths and a finished basement. Main floor consists of three bedrooms, two full baths, laundry, and an open kitchen, dining and great room. New sliding doors off dining room lead onto two separate patios in private backyard. Patios are exposed aggregate and stamped concrete. On the lower level there are two large bedrooms, full bath and huge recroom area. Home has double garage and room for RV parking. All new window coverings on the main floor. All appliances and central air are included. Close to schools. Shopping and public transit. Book your appointment today!
View Home with tons of parking! This home has four bedrooms (could be more) and two baths. Several updates throughout including, kitchen, baths, flooring, paint and lighting. Doors off dining lead to a large deck with city, valley and mountain views! Spacious bedrooms up and down and two gas fireplaces. There are driveways on each side of the property which allows for lots of parking.
8-3665 WESTSYDE RD
355-1780 SPRINGVIEW PLACE
$669,000 Bright 5 bedroom home backing onto the 13th fairway at The Dunes Golf Course. Finished on both levels. Spacious main floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry and “Great room” with gas fireplace. Two additional bedrooms down, along with full bath, large storage space and 2 family room areas! Low Bareland Strata Fee of $ 100.00 per month.
$309,000
Original Owner! Well cared for townhouse. Two bedrooms (could be 3), two full baths, gas fireplace, central air, and tons of storage in the basement rec room. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, and freezer are all included. No work needed, just move in!
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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
LISA RUSSELL 250.377.1801 South Kamloops
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• Located in the heart of Downtown Kamloops • 1 bdrm + den has in suite laundry and an open concept plan • Stainless Steel Appliances, under cabinet lighting and ample cupboard space • Enjoy City Views from balcony leading off the living room • Steps away from restaurants, shopping, parks, YMCA and transit
6571 Dallas Drive • Large lot at 20,440 sq. ft. (.47 acre) • Established fruit trees, landscaping & garden beds (fully irrigated) • Rancher style with 3 bedrooms, den & 3 bathrooms 2,428 sq. ft. total • Call to view today!
MORE LISTINGS & INFO: WWW.CBKAMLOOPS.COM HOMES: 4019 Rio Vista Way . . . . . . . . Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $609,900 353 Waddington Drive . . . . Upper Sahali . . . SOLD in 17 days! $384,900 2004 Sun Rivers Drive . . . . . Sun Rivers . . . . . SOLD in 68 days! $679,900 289 Waddington Drive . . . . Upper Sahali . . . SOLD in 18 days! $539,900 4360 Westsyde Road . . . . . . Westsyde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $364,900 MOBILE HOMES: 1-2401 Ord Road . . . . . . . . . Brocklehurst . . . . . . . . NEW LISTING $69,900 #43-712 Shuswap Rd E . . . . South Thompson Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . $254,900 LOTS Rio Vista Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sun Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting At$159,900
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$589,900 3 3 2,428
Juniper
35 14th Avenue
$699,900
• Stunning home in superb location • Custom built, main floor 1,626 sq.ft. • Kitchen is an entertainers dream! • Legal 920 sq. ft. carriage suite • Oversized 730 sq. ft. double garage Aberdeen
1984 Sheffield Way
ALBERT PEREIRA 250.571.6086
3 2 2,546
NEW LISTING
• Fantastic home in Coach Hills, Upper Sahali • Surrounded by well-established homes and located in a quite family cul de sac • Two-storey style home with a full walkout daylight basement will tick all the boxes • The large deck takes in views of the city, mountains and river but also has added privacy from established trees in the green belt
MIKE GRANT 250.574.6453
NEW LISTING
2016 Galore Cres
$849,900
• Panoramic views of the river valley all the way to Kamloops Lake. • Spacious rancher has 3 bedrooms up, with 2 down, Plus a fully self-contained inlaw suite with separate laundry. • Open concept floor plan perfect for entertaining, with large island in kitchen, stainless steel appliances, and wine cooler. • Living room Features raised ceiling in living room and stone gas fireplace. Granite counters throughout main level.
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BECKI FOLEY 250.819.8938
South Kamloops
NEW PRCE
1420 Pine Cres
$624,950
• 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
3 2 2,284
South Kamloops
$729,900 5 4 2,949
What Our Clients Say We would like to take this opportunity to praise both the service and professionalism given to us by our realtor Lisa Russell . Lisa had come recommended to us as the person to deal with in our search for a new home in Sun Rivers and she did not let us down . She also provided us with contacts for all the necessary services from inspection to carpet cleaning . Our purchase went as smooth as could be . We would recommend anyone looking for a home in Kamloops, and specifically Sun Rivers, to call Lisa for all their real estate needs . - Bob & Shelly
FEATURE OF THE WEEK 407-950 Lorne Street
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174-1655 ORD ROAD $179,900 • MLS®157720
103-1295 12TH STREET $205,000 • MLS®145333
25-1945 GRASSLANDS BLVD. $379,900 • MLS®158095
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• Fully finished commercial strata unit movein ready with very good quality finishings • For single use or divide into 2 different uses with moveable dividing wall • Approx. 1205 sq. ft. with 3 parking stalls
• Great starter or downsizer in this 2 bedroom 3 bathroom townhouse in Silver Sage Heights • Built in 2006 and very well maintained • 1 dog/cat allowed with strata permission, no rental restrictions
• Immaculately kept 2+1 bedroom 4 bathroom townhouse in Columbia Villas • Great central location close to all amenities • No rental restrictions, 1 dog/cat allowed with strata permission
31-1990 PACIFIC WAY $389,900 • MLS®158071
18-791 JENSEN ROAD $399,900 • MLS®158066
814 PALMER PLACE $499,900 • MLS®157431
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• Immaculate 3 bedroom 3 bathroom townhouse in Pacific Ridge • 1 dog or cat allowed with strata permission • 4 rentals allowed but at max currently
WESTSYDE
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WESTSYDE • 3 year old 3 bedroom 3 bathroom half duplex in great Westsyde location • Unfinished basement with separate entry and suite potential • Quick possession possible
24-2365 ABBEYGLEN WAY $488,800 • MLS®155921
370 SUNHILL COURT $589,900• MLS®157262
1493 EMERALD DRIVE $679,900 • MLS®157152
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• 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
• Great 2 storey home with 4+1 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Nice central location close to Albert McGowan Park • Quick possession possible
• Immaculate 2 storey home built in 2016 with 5+1 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Great layout with 4 bedrooms on the same floor • Walk-out basement
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, acting your age will not feel like fun this week, but you have to hunker down and be the adult. Even as others shirk responsibility, you know how to get the job done.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it is alright to go against the grain once in a while if it means that much to you. Sometimes you have to be a trendsetter. This week you stand out in a good way.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 This week could mark the start of a fun and informative phase for you, Gemini. Look around at all the possibilities to learn new things. You can expand your knowledge tenfold.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, eagerly follow all impulses to explore new interests. This is a great time to start a new hobby or even change careers. Be aggressive with your goals.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 There is some tension going on with you this week over what you desire and what you know is good for you, Leo. You’ll need to walk a fine line if you are to get both.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, sometimes the best conversations you can have are the ones in which the person you are chatting with disagrees with what you are saying. It’s an opportunity to debate.
AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 LIBRA
- Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, take inventory of the value of what you have. That doesn’t strictly mean material things. It also refers to the friends and loved ones who always have your back.
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- Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it can sometimes be best to walk into a situation without any expectations. This way anything that happens can be taken at face value.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 There is no need to deny yourself some guilty pleasures, Capricorn. Dig into a big piece of cake or indulge in some binge-watching. You’ve earned it.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, expect more plots than a soap opera in the days ahead. The good news is that you decide which course things will take. Surround yourself with your support network.
PISCES
It’s required patience, but things will start to make sense in your life this week, Sagittarius. All of the parts start to fall into place and the bigger picture is revealed.
- Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, excitement is fine, but your eagerness to jump into a project may seem too intense to others. Temper some of your emotions.
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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
1 Issue . . . . . . . . . $1300 ADD COLOUR . . $2500 to your classified add
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ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID. No refunds on classified ads.
Tax not included
Coming Events
Art & Collectibles
For Sale - Misc
Plants/Shrubs/Trees
Houses For Rent
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.
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
Fuel tanks - 1-300 gal and 2-100gal on stands. Tidy tank for P/U, reconditioned 100 gal elec pump. $700/all. 250-6729712 250-819-9712.
Scotch Pine trees smaller ponderosa in pots 2ft (50) $15 each obo 250-376-6607
Furn Private 4bdrm Comfy View HOME nr. RIH great crew alternative. NS $3,700 250-214-0909.
If you have an upcoming event for our
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For Sale - Misc 1948 Ferguson rebuilt motor & extra parts has a util. snow blade & chains mostly original $2,500. 250-374-8285.
Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?
1 Day Per Week Call 250-374-0462
Found Found: Bike in the downtown area. Call to identify. 250-3740798. Found: Ring on Tranquille Rd Wednesday morning by Lil Michif. Send email to identify ctytor@gmail.com
Personals
Looking For Love? Try your luck with 1x1 boxed ad $35 plus tax for 2 weeks. Price includes box number. Call 250-371-4949 to place your ad and for more details.
Antiques Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30. Cedar Hope Chest $400. Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250372-8177.
Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650.
Cash for gold and silver! Also buying coin collections, old money old jewelry Contact Todd 1-250-864-3521.
Free
6hp Evinrude O/B motor. $600. 70 CFM air compressor. $750. 250-574-3794.
kamloopsthisweek.com and click on the menu and go to events to submit your event.
PERFECT Part-Time Opportunity
Wanted
Free: child’s deluxe 250-376-6607.
Do you have an item for sale under $750?
Kamloops This Week will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2020 for the Labour Day Statutory Holiday.
Like new 100 lb propane tank half full. $150. 250-574-9007.
5th wheel hitch $100. 250374-8285.
go to
LABOUR DAY
Arc Solomon snowboard w/bindings $325. 250-5787776.
Free: approx 150 used paving bricks. 250-554-4427.
Black adult Wheelchair. $300. 3pcs sectional wall unit. $200. Good cond. 250-554-0400.
Call our Classified Department for details! 250-371-4949
Brand new dehydrator with recipe book. $20.00 250-3764473. Cemetery Plot for Sale at Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops. $1,000. 403-998-2720. Coat or hat rack. $20.00 250573-1105.
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Kamloops North Shore claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at 720 Halston Ave., BC, Tel: 250-376-0962. Auction is subject to cancellation at anytime without notice. 1194 Derrick Pearson 1017 Lincoln Crt, Kamloops, BC 1209 Richard McDonald #303 – 160 Tamarack Ave., Kamloops, BC 2004 Vanessa Powell #7 - 1720 Westsyde Rd., Kamloops, BC
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Free: Garden seat on 4 - 10” pneumatic wheels. 300lb capacity. 250-554-4427. Free: Wooden desk with 4-5 drawers. You pick-up. 250573-1105
Furniture 6 drawer Walnut dresser w/ mirror. Exec cond. $125. 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. $800. 250-374-8933. Master Bedroom suite made by Broyhill, solid maple wood. $500. 250-377-7449. 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.
Generators/Motors/ Welders Champion Portable Generator 11250 starting watts / 9000 running watts, electric start. Asking $500 obo 250-5714501 after 5pm Diesel Generator Sim power single and 3-phase. 420 run time. $6,000. 250-376-6607.
Pets Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.
Apartments/Condos for Rent Furn1-bdrm suites all inclusive. $600/mo. 250-523-9433 www.getoutadodge.info Riverbend Seniors Community Kamloops (55+) 2bdr. suite $2100/mo., River view spacious, wheelchair friendly & many extras 1-778-2323815 S/Shore. Avail Immed, clean, quiet 1bdrm. N/S. $850 incld heat, laundry, covered parking. 250-573-2625, 778-2204142.
Commercial
Suites For Rent Daylight partially furnished 2bdrm deluxe. N/S, N/P. $1100/mo. 778-257-1839.
EARN EXTRA $$$
Garage Sales
2036 Jamey Dawson #42 – 2022 Pacific Way, Kamloops, BC
BROCK ESTATE/GARAGE SALE. Sat & Sun, Aug 29&30th. 9am3pm. 746 Ridgeview Terrace. Furniture, tools, art work. Something for Everyone. NO EARLY BIRDS!!!! DALLAS Moving Sale: Sat & Sun, Aug 29 & 30th. 8am-1pm. 399 McAuley Place. Quilting fabric, crafts, hshld items, lawnmower misc items. DALLAS Multi-Family Garage Sale. Sat, Aug 29th. 8am-1pm. 394 Wing Place and others.
EMPLOYMENT
- 3 lines or less
BONUS (pick up only): • 2 large Garage Sale Signs • Instructions
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Concrete Services
Concrete Services
Luigi s Luigi’s SMALL
CONCRETE JOBS
BRICKS, BLOCKS, PAVERS, SIDEWALKS + PRUNING
F R E E E S T I M AT E S !
250.851.5079 • 250.554.1018
Property For Sale
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS
Subdividing 200 acres. 20 acre parcels Cache Creek Hwy 97. $200,000 each. 250319-4766.
Health WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops this Week Only 1 issue a week!
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Cleaning
Farm Services
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICE
250-838-0111 Handyperson
PRESTIGE LOCAL ALARM MONITORING STATION
Painting | Drywalls Fences | Yard Maintenance Tiles and Hardwood Floors And so much more...
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Garage Sales
Based on 3 lines 1 Issue.. . . . . . $1638
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GarageSale DIRECTORY
2009 Brittany Stevenson 262 Polar St., Kamloops, BC
A sale will take place on ibid4storage.com. until Friday Sept. 11, 2020. The auction will end at 11:00 AM, unless bidding battle begins. Room contents are personal/ household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker or U-box unit.
Sports Equipment
Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $17,000/obo 250- 376-6607.
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Garage Sales NORTH SHORE Sat & Sun, Aug. 29th/30th. 9am-5pm. Ottawa Place Yard Sale. Vintage greeting cards from England cellophane wrapped pkg of 12 $10. Leaf blower, bakers rack black and glass chairs with it, tires, pine trees, grasses, raspberries etc
250-851-6549
No Job Too Small! Friendly Service. 15 years experience. Guaranteed. References.
DAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Renovations, Painting, Flooring, Drywall, Bathrooms, Electrical (Red Seal) & more 778-999-4158
danshandymanservices.net Handyman for Hire. One call for all your Handyman needs. Sheds, Fences, Decks, Renovations. Free estimates. Blaine 250-851-6055.
Misc Home Service
Landscaping PETER’S YARD SERVICE
SOUTH KAMLOOPS Sat, Aug 29th 8:30am-noon. Corner of River Street and 14th Avenue. Lot of tools, neon bar light, welder etc.
Time to trim Cedar Hedges Tree pruning or removal Yard clean-up, Landscaping
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JA ENTERPRISES Furniture Moving and Rubbish Removal jaenterpriseskam@gmail.com 778-257-4943
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RVs/Campers/Trailers
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FREE ESTIMATES FOR SYSTEM UPGRADES OR SWITCH-OVERS LIVE ANSWER | EFFICIENT COST EFFECTIVE | LOCAL COMPANY
10-989 McGill Pl. Kamloops
250-374-0916 Renos & Home Improvement
Run until sold New Price $56.00+tax Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, motorcycle, ATV or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one flat rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)
Call: 250-371-4949 *Some conditions & restrictions apply. Private party only (no businesses).
Domestic Cars
2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan. 4dr., AWD, V-6, auto. 50,001 kms. Must see to appreciate. $12,000. 250-374-1541.
2013 Lincoln MKZ AWD 71,000 kms White w/blk leather 4 DR SDN V6 Panoramic Sunroof $13,800 250-319-8784
RUN UNTIL SOLD
ONLY $35.00 (plus Tax) (250) 371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details
Sports & Imports
Classes & Courses HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. Sept. 12th and 13th. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L Sept 2nd & 3rd evenings. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor: Bill 250-376-7970
Boats 14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1000/obo. 778-469-5434.
RVs/Campers/Trailers
1990 Jaguar Red. leather, 4-door, A/C, Power everything. 142,597kms, $2200.00 250-851-0209.
2014 VW Jetta Comfortline Sedan, 1.8L gasoline TSI engine. One owner, all service done at VW Kamloops. New all season tires, winter tires on alloy rims included. $9,500/obo. 250-299-1202. 2016 VW TSI, 4dr. Sunroof, A/C, all seasons, immaculate. 22,300kms. $16,800. 250-3728821.
Trucks - 4WD 2000 Adventure Camper. New HWT, Pump, Solar Panel, Battery. Spotless, no leaks. $13,900. 250-299-9076
Automotive Tires 4 Michelin M&S 205/60/16 with CR racing rims. Uni lug & nuts. 60% tread. $250/obo. 250-376-6607.
Collectibles & Classic Cars
Legal/Public Notices
2010 Ford F150 4WD on Propane. 207,993 kms. Auto, A/C, fully loaded. Completely detailed and ready to go. MUST SEE! $10,500 Call 250-318-7440
Rims
Parts & Accessories 4 - 17” Alum Mag Mazda 5bolt rims. $300. 250-571-2563.
Legal & Public Notices
Employment
NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0382
Please be advised that Jocko Creek Land and Timber Ltd. is proposing to remove 487 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0382 located in the vicinity of Meadow and Melba Creeks in the Kamloops Forest District. Inquiries/comments to the proposal must be submitted to Atlas Information Management Ltd. c/o John Childerley,
RPF at 101-1383 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC, V2C 6K7 by September 9, 2020.
Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to.
B E A U T Y
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EXPERIENCED NAIL TECHNICIANS NEEDED Manicures/Pedicures/Waxer
Employment
SHARE YOUR CELEBRATIONS AND MEMORIES
Join us at our newly renovated salon and enjoy a down to earth friendly environment. FULL TIME AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE 1 year experience preferred
Drop off resume in person at 109-1295 12th St. or send to mantrabeauty15@gmail.com
Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting John Childerley, RPF. NOTICE OF SALE REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT By virtue of the BC Repairers Lien Act: the 1995 Eagle Talon VIN 4E3AK44Y3SE181244 and 1998 Mercedes Benz VIN W D D FA 7 6 F 3 2 F 1 3 7 1 8 5 belonging to Steve Maxwell, 3773 Commonage Pl Vernon, BC V1T 8M5. Will be sold on or after September 9, 2020. To recover repair bills in the amount of $9,983.05 + interest at 2%/month + storages charges $125.00/month. Contact: Wild Rides Inc. 4901 Hwy 97, Westwold, BC, V0E 3B1. 250-375-2355. NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT By the virtue of the Warehouse’s Lien Act, contents left belonging to: Marsha Lambert. 1107 Canyon Ridge Rd, Kamloops, BC The goods will be sold on or after September 9, 2020. Central Storage Ltd., 1236 Salish Rd, Kamloops, BC, V2H 1K1. 250-314-9522. WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given to Jonathan Craig Chisholm your 1984 Chevrolet P30 Motorhome VIN 1 G B K P 3 7 WO E 3 3 4 6 76 8 Monies Owed $8283.69. will be sold on September 2, 2020 at 9:00am at 210 Larkspur, Kamloops, BC. Please contact Stuart McDonald at 250-371-1361. WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given to John Wasyl Swystun your 2003 Ford F150 S/N:1FTRW08L33KD44872 & 1989 Ford Motorhome S/N: 1FDKE30G3KHB19105 Monies Owed $788.91. Contact GB Trucks Sales & Services Ltd., 570 West Athabasca St. Kamloops, BC these vehicles will be sold on September 1, 2020 at 9:00am.
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4 - BMW X5, X3 wheels like new. $590 Call 250-319-8784. 1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794
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Business Opportunities 130 seat restaurant all inclusive, liquor licence ready to go. $50/day. $1500/month. 130 seat pub, 130 seat patio all inclusive ready to go. $50/day, $1500/month. 250523-9432 Gord. Check them out www.getoutadodge.info ~ 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 Activation Laboratories We are looking to fill positions for Sample Prep Technician. No experience necessary. Email resumes to: nolangoddard@actlabs.com or apply in person at 9989 Dallas Drive. Competitive wages and benefits. FARM WORKER Horsting’s Farm in Cache Creek, BC requires Farm Workers, 5-6 days/week, 6-12 hours per day. Wage range is $14.60-$18.00 per hour. Farm work includes: planting, weeding irrigating, harvesting and preparing crops for market. All outdoor work. Repetitive tasks, lifting heavy loads, bending, crouching. May be required to operate farm machinery. Farm work experience is not necessary but is an asset. Employment start date of March 1st, 2021. Submit application by email: horstingsfarm@shaw.ca In person or by mail to: 2540 Hwy 97, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0. Furniture movers needed. Text JA Enterprises at 1-778257-4943. or Email Richard at jaenterpriseskam@gmail.com
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
Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information
Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774.
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ADVANCE NOTICE
ON-SITE • ONLINE ESTATE
AUCTION SAT. SEPT 12TH 9AM 4602 SCHUBERT ROAD ARMSTRONG BC
As Directed By The Executrix, Dodds Will Auction The HD Equipment, Motorhomes, Tools, Trailers, Gensets, & Other Items Belonging To The Estate Of ML Roy Freeman. On-Site Viewing - Thurs & Fri Sept 10th & 11th 9am - 5pm Bid Online or Absentee Bids Accepted
Photos &www.doddsauction.com link to sales @ doddsauction.com
3311 - 28 Avenue, Vernon • Subject to additions & deletions
DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce Valerie Adrienne Carey has passed peacefully into the next step of her great journey on August 15, 2020. While her spirit moves on, she leaves behind her loving son Darren (Jody) Carey and her grandchildren Zachary and Kacey.
1933 – 2017
Predeceased by her son Robert, father Lucien, mother Virginia and brother Lucien “Ted”, she will be greatly missed.
Donald Wayne Girbav January 22, 1956 – August 27, 2019
FATHER SON BROTHER UNCLE A year has passed since we said goodbye, you left us without warning. Always present in our hearts and memories, the Dragonfly reminds us the time has come to spread your ashes, let the wind carry them away. Your spirit will be forever with us, Always missed, forever loved.
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June 7, 1930 - August 13, 2020 It is with great sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) Boyd share news of his passing on August 13, 2020 at the age of 90. Bob is remembered by his wife of 67 years, Audrey Boyd (née Dawson), children Trish Boyd (Barnum), Bob Boyd (Liz), Maureen Boyd (Larry) and his grandchildren Carla, Haley, Rob, Nick, Katy (Conor) and Erin. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother. Born in Kamloops, BC to Isaac and Anna Boyd, he left school at a young age to help support his family. Bob had a close relationship with his seven siblings Hilda, Edith, Marguerite, Dorothy, Carol, Johnny and Billy and will be remembered warmly by his surviving siblings and many nieces and nephews. For many years he provided financial support to his parents and siblings. Grandpa later moved to Quesnel where he met his wife Audrey, and settled down to have a family. Bob worked various jobs, mostly working in the forestry industry and as a long serving member of the Wellwood river drive crew. After retirement, Bob and Audrey moved to Chase, BC where they made many friends. Grandpa was an intelligent, hardworking, humorous, and strong man. He taught his grandchildren many life skills but especially how to cheat at cards and to save for rainy days. He regaled his grandchildren with his stories of working on the railroad and in the lumber industry in the 1940s and 1950s. He was an avid badminton (wicky-wacky) player and participated in the BC Senior Games.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
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Due to the current issues surrounding COVID, a celebration of Val’s life will be held in the future. Please watch her Facebook page for an announcement.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Petrus “Peter” Cornelis Bouwmeester of Kamloops, BC, passed peacefully on August 15, 2020 at 67 years of age after a lengthy illness. Peter is survived by his children Kristopher of Kamloops, and Kimberly of Kamloops, as well as three grandchildren. Also left to cherish Peter’s memory are his sisters Mary, Martha, Johanna, Ang, Dorothea, and Cathy, and brothers Cory and Jim, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Peter was predeceased by his parents Cornelis and Johanna, sister Theresia, and brother John. Peter was born in Ter Aar, Holland and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1955. After completing school Peter worked as a carpenter. Peter loved children, animals, and coffee, and enjoyed visits from his friend Brant. The staff and residents at Desmond House enjoyed his great sense of humour. Due to COVID-19, a private family funeral liturgy will take place at a later date, with Father Fred Weisbeck officiating. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Staff at Desmond House, and the Health Care Providers. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter’s memory may be made to the Desmond House. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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Valerie’s life was a dedication of peace, love and knowledge. After she retired from her role as a Library Technician at Thompson Rivers University, her commitment to find new ways to spread knowledge and encourage unity carried on while being politically active as a founding member of the Kamloops/Shuswap Peace Council and an organizing member of many International Woman’s Day events. When she was not participating in these and many other community events, she touched the lives and minds of people in her community by giving her time to the Walhachin Hall and Museum.
Memorial donations in memory of Val can be made to the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge, 7877 Skimikin Road, Chase, BC, V0E 1M1 by going to their website https://turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com
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Celeste Bourassa Celeste Bourassa of Kamloops, BC passed away on August 21, 2020 at 93 years of age with her daughter at her side. She is survived by daughter Lucille (Allan) Milman of Kamloops; grandsons Michael (Jennifer) Milman, Curtis (Natalie) Milman and Jeffrey Fransen; five great-grandchildren Ethan, Logan, Kaitlyn, Austin and Avery. To them, she was “Gramma 2.” She was predeceased by her husband Damase (Dan) Bourassa and daughter Doris Fransen (Floyd Mackie). Celeste was born and raised in Northern Alberta and moved to BC in 1956. She was #9 of 10 children. A hard worker, she lived on a farm, cooked in a logging camp, ran a licensed daycare for 19 years, decorated wedding and birthday cakes and after retiring, participated in many craft fairs. Being married to Dan for 54 years, they enjoyed travelling, camping and fishing. Family and friends were the highlight of her life, she loved when someone would “drop” in for coffee and a raisin or molasses cookie. She was an amazing, gentle person and touched everyone she met. Thanks to the staff at Gemstones and Chartwell Renaissance for the loving care she received. There will be no service at this time.
Adam Fenrich Adam Fenrich peacefully passed away on August 7, 2020 in Kamloops, BC at the age of 91. Adam is survived by wife Amanda and children Marylee (Tony), Sandie and Debbie (Doug); grandchildren Marni, Melissa (Ahmed), Christy (Keith) and Brady (Rachel). He is also survived by his two great-granddaughters Emmy and Amaia. Adam was born on March 10, 1929 in Kraszna, Romania to Rosa and Tim Fenrich. After meeting in church in Heidelberg, Germany, Adam married Amanda on August 20, 1951. Adam immigrated to Wilkie, Saskatchewan in 1950, and soon began working for Weyerhaeuser Canada and subsequently went on to own and proudly drive his logging truck for 46 years. Adam’s logging truck was a source of great pride for him and you could often find him shining up the truck in his driveway. His children remember him as a hardworking and generous father who encouraged them to pursue their goals. Adam found joy in meticulously caring for his yard, feeding the birds and enjoying the view under his large trees. Adam loved to travel and visited many countries with Europe and Hawaii being two of his favourite destinations. Adam was also passionate about hockey and enjoyed cheering on the Kamloops Blazers. He was an active and dedicated member of the Catholic Church. The Fenrich household was an inviting home where cake and coffee were always served along with great conversation. The immense hole Adam’s passing has left in our lives will surely be filled with love and precious memories. The family would like to thank Dr. Boris Gimbarzevsky and the hospital staff on 5-South at the Royal Inland Hospital for their exceptional and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Adam to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home at 72 Whiteshield Crescent S, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9.
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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts to say our final goodbye’s to Dave at the young age of 58. He passed peacefully on Saturday, August 1st, 2020 with his family by his side. He will be greatly missed and cherished by his loving wife Lori, daughter Chelsey, son Zachary, mother Molly, sisters, brother, nieces, nephews and many other family and friends near and far. Dave grew up in Houston, BC, after graduating he worked at Equity Silver Mines. He completed his Instrumentation Technician Degree at BCIT and began his career at Domtar (formerly Weyerhaeuser). He found the life he called home in Kamloops with his wife, kids, and dogs. Dave will always be remembered for his witty humour, big smile, strong spirit, and ability to start a conversation with almost anyone. He loved a great debate and had an opinion on just about everything. He taught his kids, by way of show and through example “hard work always pays off” which they will carry with them for a lifetime. He enjoyed working in his yard gardening, pruning, harvesting his fruits and vegetables. He always had one or two projects on the go and was immensely proud of his home and his kids the most. He was an incredible provider and took pride in his family. Dave was a proud union member, a union executive, a captain of the Emergency Response Team and served as a member of the social club. He strongly believed in fairness and equality at work and had great respect for his co-workers. He was a hard worker and had a diverse skill set in many areas of life. His strong work ethic and knowledge was admirable. He loved spending time with his wife and friends playing cards and games. When he won, he received great joy rubbing it in, his humour was contagious. He found a passion in golf and had an amazing group of golfing friends that he thoroughly enjoyed. Above all, Dave was a fighter and even until his last breath he kept strong. We never really know how to say goodbye to someone we love so much but we will forever hold memories of him so close to our hearts.
He married Ethel Lee Holgate in June of 1969. Moved to Prince George and began work with B.C. Department of Highways where he worked until retirement. By that time he and Ethel had moved to Kelowna where they lived for many years. They relocated later to Kamloops to be closer to step-daughter. There they lived independently until Steve became unable to care for Ethel. They spent their remaining years in a care facility in Kamloops. He was predeceased by Ethel in July 2016. Steve was the only surviving member of his immediate family. He is loved and remembered by many friends and family, including his stepdaughters Brenda Crawford of Langley and Hazel Reader of Sedgewick, Alberta and their families. He is survived by a large number of his family, step-daughters, grandchildren and greatchildren.
“God be with you Steve” Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com
It is with great sadness that on August 8, 2020 Mary Sicoli passed away at the age of 90. She was born in Grimaldi, Cosenza, Italy on November 1, 1929 and immigrated to Canada in 1951 with her mother Luisa and sister Aurora to be reunited with her father Fiore, who had immigrated earlier in 1949. Mary was a member of the CWL for over 40 years and her faith was always an integral part of her life. It was so fitting for her that she lived across the street from OLPH church for more than 50 years. She was a devout parishioner and she took comfort in knowing that Sunday mass was only steps away from her home. Mary leaves behind her sister Aurora Nigro, one nephew Charlie Nigro, one niece Rose (Frank) Saccomannno, along with their children Maurizio and Antonio Saccomanno. Also her loving cousins Pina (Pietro) Pietramala, John (Connie) Mantello, Rose (Mickey) Ostler, Nella (Dario) Sicoli. Also numerous loving nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her parents Fiore and Luisa Sicoli, and brother-in-law Tony Nigro. We would like to thank the staff at Chartwell Renaissance and Pine Grove Care Centre for their professionalism, care and assistance during Mary’s stay at these facilities.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her and will forever remain in our hearts
Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, 250-762-2299.
Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.
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Mary Sicoli
Steve was born in Shell Valley, Manitoba, June 25, 1925. As a child the family moved to Nampa, Alberta in Peace River country. As a young man he helped on the family farm and later worked in many locations as a heavy equipment operator. He worked hard all his life and was a wonderful example to family and friends. From Peace River country he moved to the Kamloops area. Steve worked for CN Railway for many years on heavy equipment as well.
We love you so much, Dad not a minute goes by we are not reminded of you. REST IN PEACE
Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, August 18 2020 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. Entombment at Evergreen Mausoleum, Kamloops.
Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date.
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Raymond Lloyd Shindell born August 27, 1935, died suddenly on August 13, 2020 just shy of his 85th birthday, near his home in Walhachin, BC. He was in Vancouver, the son of James and Caroline. During his youth he was a member of the Canadian Navy having served on the HMCS Cornwallis. He also excelled in the all sports but particularly hockey as a goaltender. Having a Masters Degree in Education, he devoted his life to educating our youth and anyone who wanted it. He taught many students over the years in just about every subject. He especially enjoyed the Agriculture class as he was able to work with animals. He worked with many great teachers and always talked of the staffroom banter that he enjoyed. He was also heavily involved in coaching school sports; football, basketball, soccer, you name it. He especially like coaching hockey. Later he started refereeing and continued into his 80s with the local old timers hockey teams. Until it was curling season then that dominated his time.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shizuko (Susie) Tomiyama on August 16, 2020 at the age of 96. She was predeceased by her parents Shio and Tahei, brothers Hideo and Takeo and infant son Bobby. She will be dearly missed by her family: daughters Janet (Ken) Robson, Jean (Tim) Swaim, son Bryan (Patsy) Tomiyama; grandchildren Tomiko (Ty), Tadashi (Gina), Kiyoshi (Amanda) Kenjiro, David, Bradley (Keira)and Derek; great-grandchildren Chizuko, Matsu, Blake, Elliana, Rylen and Kazumi.
He was a member of the Kamloops Rube Band for many years as a drummer and later joined a bell choir. He even dabbled in politics and was a Town Councillor in Chase. He obtained his private pilot’s licence and was an avid sailor. But deep down he fancied himself as a cowboy and loved animals especially his beloved Sheltie Koda. He acted as a Sheriff at the Deadman Junction Ranch entertaining tourists from around the world.
Susie was born in Vancouver on October 8, 1923. When she was a teenager, the family moved to Kamloops. She was an active member of her community and the Kamloops Buddhist Church, where she played the piano for many years. Susie will be remembered as a beautiful, hardworking, wise, compassionate and inspiring woman. She was a very talented seamstress and enjoyed crafting and quilting. She also took great pride in watching her grandchildren participating in sports and performing arts. She was also an avid fan of the Kamloops Blazers.
He is survived by his children Tony, Corine and Ken, seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.
It was Susie’s wish that in lieu of flowers or koden, donations be made to the Kamloops Buddhist Church or the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.
He was predeceased by his brothers Jimmy, Benny and George and his sister Mabel.
Due to COVID restrictions, a small family gathering was held to honour Susie. We hope to have a memorial service at a later date.
At Ray’s request there will be no funeral as he just wanted to ride off into the sunset as cowboys do.
Her family wishes to thank everyone for all the support during this difficult time. A special thank you to the wonderful caring staff at Ponderosa Lodge and Pinegrove Center.
In lieu of flowers, if so desired, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed at: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
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Helen Saemerow With love and appreciation, our family would like to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Helen Saemerow, on August 18, 2020. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, sister, auntie, godmother, friend, benefactor, boss and first of all a loving child of God. She lived her faith each day and to the fullest. Now she is dancing into Heaven, smiling and hugging all those loved ones who have gone on before: Mother Josie, Father Kon, husband Jim, brother Henry, best-friend Helen Reddeman, business partner Ray Bertoli, in-laws Fred and Lena Saemerow, and many other Saemerow family members. She was born Helen Maryanna Stankiewicz, 1929, in Sokolowice, Poland. At the age of 3, she and her mother Josefa, came to Canada to join her dad Konstanty, in Maidstone, Saskatchewan. Kon had left Poland just before Helen was born. This was the first time they would meet. Brother Henry was born there in 1933. Grade One for Helen was mainly learning English. She loved school and her teachers. The family moved to Celista, BC and by age 9, she became big sister to Anne. Her first job was bookkeeping at Brown & Smith General Store & Post Office, 1944. She completed Grade Ten by correspondence, with Mrs. Elsie Roberts’ help and in 1944 (age 15), she moved to Kamloops to attend St. Ann’s Academy. She completed the one year Commercial Business Course and it was there that she met her longtime friend, Jean Bertoli. In 1945, she was hired by Inland Building Supplies, owned by Harry Turner and sons. After 4 months, she accepted the position of Office Manager there. Then, 24 years later, when the Turner’s retired, she and co-worker, Ray Bertoli formed their own company specializing in materials for the masonry and drywall trades: Inland Building Supplies (1969) Ltd. Success was achieved by good partnership, hard work, personal service and a devoted staff. Two staff members that started with them in the beginning are Roy Powell and Brenda McLean. Their first employee was Roy as yardman. A few years later, Brenda McLean was hired for the office. These two loyal employees stayed until the business was sold. They became like family. Helen and Ray continued their business for another 38 years until selling in 2007. Helen had worked for 64 years! She became busier than ever doing things that she loved; attending family, church and community events, fall fairs, cowboy festivals, concerts, music in the park, travelling to Mexico, Hawaii, Italy, Germany, Holy Land and all over Canada and the USA. As much as Helen loved to travel, she was always most happy to return to her dearly loved Kamloops and beautiful valley that she proudly called “Home”. After church, and family, community was everything to Helen. Immigrant parents, Kon and Josie Stankiewicz, showed by example how to gather people together to celebrate life, starting in Saskatchewan and then to Celista, where they helped build the North Shuswap Community Hall. In 1949, the fundraising began for a Brocklehurst Hall. Again there was Helen amongst hundreds of new friends and neighbours, selling fruits and vegetables at roadside stands, freezing while making coffee outside the dance at a non-insulated building near the airport. Those memories, of dancing the nights away in the new hall on Tranquille Road, always brought a big smile for Helen. Helen was on the planning committee for the OLPH Church Center & Gymnasium, which opened in 1990. She continued to volunteer at the Church Center up until the last few years, where she could be found making lunches with the CWL, selling 50/50 tickets and setting up for the November “Free” Dinner, welcoming and serving the families. Helen’s kindness and generosity was far reaching, benefiting many families, businesses, organizations and our community as a whole. She is responsible for donations of funds, materials, loving direction and encouragement to many people. She was a contributor to: Royal Inland Hospital, TRU University, local schools and sports teams, North Shuswap Community Association and missions. Helen was a member of many organizations, often in the role of Secretary or Treasurer; Catholic Church Founding MemberOLPH Parish, Catholic Women’s League, Kamloops Multicultural Society, Founding Member -North Shore Business Improvement Association, Society of St. Vincent De Paul, North Shuswap Historical Society, North Shuswap Community Association. In 2014, she received the “Distinguished Service Award” from the City of Kamloops for “Lifetime of Time & Resources Building Community”. Helen is loved by many. She is a “big sister & little mother” to Anne. She is “Auntie Helen” to a big bunch of thankful nieces and nephews, “Heli” to close friends, “Shortie” to the Saemerow family and “Partner”, “close friend” and “Godmother” to the Bertoli family and “Really Great Friend” to 1000’s of people. Our thanks go to God, Virgin Mary, OLPH Parish, Fr. Peter Nguyen, Fr. Vijay Martin, Fr. Fred Wiesbeck, NP Navy Sahota, Dr. Howie, the exceptional staff at both Chartwell Residence and Gemstone Brocklehurst. There are so many others who we would like to mention and thank. Please know that we are most appreciative and are thinking about you all. It would be Helen’s wish, and ours, that if you could not be present at her service, that you gather together safely. Tell stories and share memories as you celebrate Helen’s life in your own way.
She is survived by her loving family; sister Anne Krehel, sister-in-law Barbara Stankiewicz, sister-in-law Sophie Saemerow, nieces and nephews: Jeanette Krehel, Mark Krehel (Julie), Teresa Krehel, Stewart Stankiewicz (Val), David Stankiewicz (Laura), Linda Brooks (Ron), Terry Turcotte (Darryl), Dolly Platzer (Ben), Tina Ramuno (Victor), Jodi Saemerow (Cliff) and their families. Plus numerous other nieces and nephews. Cousins: Camille (Frank) Lillig, Virginia Dziedzic and their families all from Chicago, as well as distant relatives in Poland. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 pm on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Road. The Mass of Christian burial will be held in the Church at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Due to health regulations, there is a limited capacity of 50 people at both the Friday night Prayers and Saturday morning Service/Mass. All family and guests must call to be screened and registered for their attendance with Kamloops Funeral Home, 250 554-2577. Memorial donations in Helen’s memory may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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Richard Raymond (Dick) Syms, 69, born on May 14,1951 to the late Evelyn F. (Brooks) Syms and Francis W. T. Syms. He was preceded in death by his wife Susan. Richard is lovingly remembered by his children Laura and Jeremy (Jessica), grandchildren Logan, Hannah, Alex and Abby. He will also be greatly missed by his brothers Bill (Maureen) and Bob (Chris) and many nieces, nephews and friends. Dick was an avid motorcyclist and loved to ride with his friends. He toured much of North America on his Harley and found his soulmate in York. Dick loved Nascar and drag racing, attending many races with his son, Jeremy. He loved long days water skiing on the river in Kamloops, Canada and boating with family. Dick was a talented heavy duty mechanic who could fix anything. He loved to sing and play his guitar, a talent he shared with his grandson. “You were my strength when I was weak You were my voice when I couldn’t speak You were my eyes when I couldn’t see You saw the best there was in me Lifted me up when I couldn’t reach You gave me faith ‘cause you believed I’m everything I am Because you loved me”
Delbert Tolsdorf Delbert Tolsdorf of Kamloops, BC past away suddenly on July 21, 2020. He is survived by his partner of many years Pamela McLean, son Nelson, daughter A’lon, grandchildren Branden, Ashley, Grayson and Gunnar, sisters Jeanette, Maxine (Bill), brothers John, Tony (Lynda) and many friends. Del touched so many lives with his friendship and caring ways.
He will be forever missed and loved. Rest in Peace my love. No service is planned at this time. Memorial contribution can be made to the BC SPCA. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
Allan “Rae” Wilson On Sunday night August 9, 2020 both Labatt’s and Molson’s stock took a huge hit when Allan “Rae” Wilson passed away after a short battle with cancer. Although both breweries expect to survive the challenge they are planning on slowing brewing operations during this transition. Those who knew him, laughed with him, those who didn’t know him, laughed at him and again the key was laughter. If you ever visited Valley Supply Garden Center in the heart of Downtown Barnhartvale you know he enjoyed a good time, a good laugh and a good story. Whether you came to feed the ducks, enjoy the Dolly Parton Lookalike contest or enjoy bootleg Martha Stewart coffee mugs Rae Wilson made people smile. He was a good man who liked to see the good in people and will be missed by his beloved family.
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GRAND PRIZE – VALUE $8,179 • $3,500 gift certificate from Travelwise – a Vision Travel Company • Getaway to Montana Hills Resort • $1,000 Save On Foods gift certificate • $500 Surplus Herby’s gift certificate • $500 Aberdeen Mall gift certificate SECOND PLACE – VALUE $2,700 • Annual Family Membership to the Kamloops YMCA • Napoleon Portable BBQ • $500 gift certificate to Mount Paul Golf • Discover Scuba Diving Package for 4 • Interior Whitewater Expeditions Full Day Guranteed Addiction Package • Pass for 2 to Treetop Flyers
SECOND PLACE – VALUE $2,700 • Annual Family Membership to the Kamloops YMCA • Napoleon Portable BBQ • $500 gift certificate to Mount Paul Golf • Discover Scuba Diving Package for 4 • Interior Whitewater Expeditions 4-hour Raft Trip • Pass for 2 to Treetop Flyers
THIRD PLACE – VALUE $1,500 • 500 gift certificate to Twisted Olive/Mittz Kitchen • $500 gift certificate to Brown’s Social House • $500 gift certificate to Earl’s Restaurant
THIRD PLACE – VALUE $1,500 • $500 gift certificate to Twisted Olive/Mittz Kitchen • $500 gift certificate to Brown’s Social House • $500 gift certificate to Earl’s Restaurant
DON’T WAIT – THESE TURTLES WILL BE GOING FAST! DRAW DATE SEPT. 27, 2020
TICKETS $10 EACH
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VALUE PACK OF 3 FOR $25
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erenity, comfort, and peace are sensations often invoked when visiting what many call their home-away-from-home, the Big Bar Guest Ranch. An experience that is as warm, welcoming, and vibrant as possible, while remaining authentic is what staff and management aim to provide. Big Bar Guest Ranch, located in Clinton, B.C. was purchased by the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation (SXFN) and given to SXD Limited Partnership to manage, the First Nations economic development corporation. Big Bar Guest Ranch is a working ranch that welcomes regional and international guests, corporate retreats, educational campers, family adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts to explore and experience the wonders and excitement of ranch life. The breathtaking scenery and unique ranch living experience at Big Bar Guest Ranch is something that must be experienced to be fully apricated. With over 100 hectares, 30 horses, and a Red Seal chef, Big Bar Guest Ranch is a getaway from the everyday. There are accommodations for up to 75 guests, and depending on the guests’ desired level of comfort and adventure, ranges from cabins, a hotel, lodge, and teepees. While many in the hospitality industry are scrambling to regain their footing after the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Big Bar Guest ranch is open and eagerly looking to the future. Now into their second year of operations, Clayton Harry, the general manager of SXD Limited Partnership, stated that “they are looking at ways to add to the ranch character by transitioning to a First Nation experience with a health resort theme that may in the future offer story time with elders in evenings, fishing hole tours, a sweat lodge, or medicine practices. Further community consultation is required, but the opportunities are endless.” They are also reimagining opportunities for a “glamping” experience, perfect for those who want to enjoy horseback riding and being in nature, but with the addition of Red Seal chefs and enhanced camping comforts. Typically, Big Bar Guest
Ranch relies on returning customers, but as international guests were the main part of their business, they are now shifting their focus to building awareness from BC residents. Though the ranch is open, it hasn’t been without its fair share of challenges. Prior to COVID-19, most guests were international families or individuals, plus corporate and educational retreats, and camps. As a result of COVID-19, 95 percent of 2020 bookings were cancelled. However, in June of 2019, the Big Bar landslide on the Fraser River north of Lillooet occurred affecting salmon migration upstream. There was a need to find housing for the contractors working on repairing the river damage while water levels were low. Big Bar Guest Ranch stepped up to the plate, and during the winter of 2019 into 2020, they began housing the workers. Big Bar Guest Ranch continues to house work crews temporarily shifting from their intended business model of trail rides, fishing, and events to provide more room and board accommodations for rock scalers, contractors, ministry workers and others involved in the reclamation work. Clayton shared that “the unfortunate tragedy to the Fraser River is fortunately seeing us through COVID-19”—that, and their ability to adapt, overcome, and thrive through challenges. Their level of service and infrastructure allowed them to pivot into new opportunity. Customer service is still at the forefront of every one of the ranch’s operations, whether that be housing restoration crews or hosting families on vacation. Even with the contractors, the Big Bar Guest Ranch is still open for business—with plenty of space left to welcome visitors. Focusing on the future, embodying adaptability, and seizing every possible opportunity to improve are some of the reasons that Big Bar Guest Ranch has been able to make it through the pandemic unscathed. Consistency is also one of their strongest measures of performance, and they have been able to keep staff employed as they reopen with new policies and procedures that protect staff and guests. Addressing concerns about safety, Clayton stated
own COVID policy and procedures in place for the safety and wellbeing of not only their staff but ours as well. At all times, but especially now, procedures including social distancing and mask wearing are necessary to keep our elders and children, especially, safe. We need to keep up these practices and not become complacent.” Big Bar Guest Ranch is open, and they are eagerly welcoming BC guests. Guests can register either on their “we have developed procedures that website or check them out on Facebook. ensure the health and safety of everyone They are posting continuous updates at Big Bar Guest Ranch. Additionally, on Facebook ranging from newborn we are working with contractors and animals to gardening to farm-fresh goodness. “We hope to see you soon.” others who must prove they have their
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