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DETERMINING DAMAGES A TRIAL IS UNDERWAY TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH JESSIE SIMPSON’S ASSAILANT WILL PAY MICHAEL POTESTIO
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Kristopher Teichrieb is seen entering the Kamloops Law Courts on Oct. 23, 2018. He has since been found civilly liable for his attack on Jessie Simpson. KTW FILE
A trial is underway in B.C. Supreme Court to determine how much money a Kamloops man will pay for beating local teenager Jessie Simpson into a coma in 2016. Kristopher Teichrieb has been found civilly liable for monetary damages or costs stemming from the attack and its aftermath. The trial, which began on Tuesday, will determine compensation. Simpson’s lawyer, Kelsey O’Bray-Lazer, said the plaintiffs are seeking the upper limit of non-pecuniary damages, aggravated damages, punitive damages, loss of housekeeping capacity, loss of income accruing capacity both past and future and care costs. Teichrieb is representing himself in court but was not present Tuesday. He is currently in jail, having been sentenced in 2018 to seven years in prison, after pleading guilty to aggravated assault. O’Bray-Lazer told justice Dev
Dley that Teichrieb had been made aware of the proceedings and served notice of the trial. The civil action follows Simpson, then 18, celebrating high school graduation on June 19, 2016. He became separated from friends and wound up on Teichrieb’s property near the corner of Holt Street and Clifford Avenue in Brocklehurst. Teichrieb attacked Simpson with his fists and a metal baseball bat. According to witnesses, the bulk of the attack took place in the middle of the street after Simpson tried to run from Teichrieb. Simpson’s injuries were significant. He suffered serious brain injuries and will require 24-hour care for the rest of his life. His mom, Sue, along with friends of the family, continue to organize various fundraising activities. In the weeks leading up to the attack, Teichrieb had threatened vigilante action after calling police to report a number of incidents of theft and trespassing. Police warned him not to take matters into his own hands.
Testimony was heard on Tuesday from two witnesses: Simpson’s mother, Sue, and former RCMP officer Grant Bernier, who examined Simpson at the scene. Sue Simpson testified that she experienced much trauma and stress since the attack on her son. She said Jessie was in surgery for five hours after the attack and it was unclear if he would survive. She went to see him as soon as he was out of the operating room. “I didn’t recognize him,” Simpson said. “His face was swollen, his tongue was out of his mouth.” She testified being at her son’s bedside daily, often staying overnight at the hospital, commuting at times the lengthy trip to check on their home in Savona. She said her son was in a coma for 10 months and at one point doctors suggested taking him off life support. He’s had infections and various complications since the attack. See ASSAULT, A10
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Donations will go a long way for five local organizations splitting a record-setting amount of money raised by loyal Kamloops This Week readers. The annual KTW Christmas Cheer Fund has surpassed the $93,000 mark, which is unprecedented in the six years this newspaper has hosted the fund, adopting the cause after its original home, the Kamloops Daily News, closed in January of 2014. This year’s total will be divvied between New Beginnings Stroke Recovery,
Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association, Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism, Kamloops Brain Injury Association and the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter. The funds are going to myriad programs and resources and come at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted operations for many organizations — making this past year’s record all the more impressive. For New Beginnings, the money will be instrumental, president Lorna Friess said. The funds will enable the group to acquire much needed equipment to help with its exercises and physical therapy, and they are also
looking for help with speech therapy. “This will have a huge impact in many ways for our members,” Friess said. “It is also important to note that all the money donated to our group stays in Kamloops.” Michele Walker, who manages the local Y Women’s Shelter, said the Cheer funds will help them be more flexible in meeting the needs of their clients, noting that during the pandemic the organization has seen new needs arise and old ones become more prevalent. “It lets us be nimble and respond to the needs better,” Walker said. “When you have a fairly narrow budget, you’re
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Turn to pages A22 and A23 to see a list of every KTW reader who donated to the 2020 KTW Christmas Cheer Fund. Those donations crested the $93,000 mark, setting a fundraising record and adding to the much-needed funds that will help KTW help five non-profit groups in Kamloops. Thank you, KTW readers.
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the findings would remain confidential.” Asked if Interior Health has issued any memos or directives to staff regarding travel and, if so, what were they, the organization repeated that it has reiterated the travel advice to all staff on a regular basis. It remains unclear how that communication occurred. When asked, Interior Health said
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School administrators have been informed about two additional cases of COVID-19 at SD73 schools. The new cases involved a person at Arthur Hatton elementary and a person at South Kamloops secondary school. At Monday night’s school board meeting, interim superintendent Terry Sullivan said the
school district is in the process of arranging to send letters out to members of each school community. The cases were reported to the district on Monday afternoon. Sullivan said as cases in the community increase, so do cases in schools. He thinks more cases are coming. For South Kamloops secondary, potential exposures were on Jan. 7 and Jan. 8. For Arthur Hatton elementary, Interior Health
the position of the manager in question does not carry with it any directives to other staff regarding travel. As for whether the board chair is concerned with any Interior Health employees deciding to travel for pleasure contrary to their own superiors asking them not to, the health authority did not say. — with a file from Vancouver Sun
lists potential exposures dates from Jan. 4 to Jan. 8. The school district has now seen nine exposures across eight schools. Its first was at NorKam secondary on Nov. 18, followed by four others in December. The most recent exposure before the two reported Monday night was at Barriere secondary, for which Interior Health said there were potential exposures on Jan. 4, Jan. 5 and Jan. 8.
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A Kamloops UPS location has had multiple staff test positive for COVID-19. Benson Hui is manager of the UPS
Customer Centre, located at 1845 Kryczka Pl. in the Pineview area. He said one of his clerks came to work not feeling well early last week. “Then, on Thursday, she told me her mom got tested
positive for COVID,” Hui said. “Then, we got everybody on board and tested. She spread it to two of my employees so far and now they’re all off and isolating. Everybody that she was in contact with is
still currently off and self-monitoring.” Hui said both of the staff members were office staff and that the staff do not deal with the public. Hui said the situation has negatively impacted staffing lev-
els. As of Monday, six of 30 staff were currently off, due to the COVID case. Meanwhile, Hui said the location remains open with strict cleaning and other safety protocols continuing.
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A staff member at a North Kamloops grocery store has tested positive for COVID-19 and the company is working with public health officials to minimize risk.
In a statement to Kamloops This Week, Loblaw’s public relations department said a staff member from Cain’s Your Independent Grocer, located at 700 Tranquille Rd., tested positive. The last day the employee worked was on Jan. 4.
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need their partner to NOT like country music. Who cares what music you like?! One time I had a man say he liked rodeos and music festivals. The woman I thought would be a good match for him said no because she does not like music festivals! I understand it’s a bonus if two people absolutely love concerts and you can share them together, but if you have so many other things in common and potential for chemistry, it shouldn’t’ matter if one person loves to attend hockey games and another likes to attend a concert. (At this point let’s face it, no one is attending either at the moment.) I know a happily married couple that have been together for 35 years. They do almost everything together, except travel. He doesn’t like it, and she does. So she goes with her parents, or her kids, or her friends. She certainly isn’t going to dissolve the marriage since one thing didn’t match up. I just think so many people are getting caught up in their own likes and dislikes that they are wanting someone to fit perfectly into their lifestyle. It doesn’t work that way. Not
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HEALTH TRUMPS RIGHT TO WORSHIP While the controversy does not appear to have yet arrived in Kamloops, the pandemic-related ban on in-person religious services has led to a battle between some churches and the provincial government that is now going to court. A number of churches — including some from Kelowna, 100 Mile House, Langley and Chilliwack that have been fined for defying the order banning in-person services — have signed on to the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms of Calgary as it argues the ban violates worshipers’ constitutional rights. Even city councils have weighed in from opposite sides of the debate. A Langley councillor put forth a motion that would yank the permissive tax exemption status in 2022 from any organization that doesn’t abide by the rules of the provincial health officer. In Vernon, meanwhile, council passed a motion that asks the provincial government to declare in-person worship an essential service, particularly from a mental-health standpoint. There is no doubt the measures taken because of the pandemic have created damage to the mental health of many. The social isolation of residents in long-term care homes is one example. Regular churchgoers rely on their faith community to help them get through various crises and to connect with friends. But gatherings in churches are known to create a real risk of the spread of COVID-19. The rules are in place to protect the health of people, based on expert medical knowledge. While meeting in person is preferred, today’s technology allows the faith community to worship together and support each other. And these measures should help produce a healthier congregation when in-person worship services eventually resume. Robert W. Doull President Aberdeen Publishing Inc. EDITORIAL Publisher: Robert W. Doull Editor: Christopher Foulds Newsroom staff: Dave Eagles Marty Hastings Jessica Wallace Sean Brady Michael Potestio SALES STAFF: Linda Skelly Jodi Lawrence Liz Spivey Bronwyn Lourens
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ay I invite you to imagine a city without any locally owned independent
businesses? Full disclosure — I chose this topic because, as a local independent business operator for the past 38 years, it is something I can write about from my own experience. This subject is timely and important because I believe, as a community, we need to support locally owned independent businesses. Where we shop, where we eat and where we have fun — all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of Kamloops. I believe small independent businesses are the heart and soul of any community. I like the example of viewing a local business as you would an original art piece. An independent store is the creative expression of the owner. To me, our local individual bricks and mortar businesses are like real-life works of art. In most cases, these independent businesses are unique, one-of-a-kind creations, from the design of the name, image and logo, to the location, to the unique interior, to the product, to the overall experience. The biggest threat today, for local business, is excessive national online shopping. Prior to the pandemic, online shopping was a growing competition to local business.
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CITY HALL It has now exploded. Unless it is a locally owned online business, such companies do not contribute to our property tax base, do not create local jobs (other than delivery) and rarely support community groups. Their employees aren’t spending their wages in our community and nationally owned businesses are not investing in our communities’ futures. There may be a lack of awareness of how much we individually benefit from building a strong local independent business community. Most of our buying habits are formed by price and convenience. Often price is not even the deciding factor. In most cases, convenience seems to be the primary motivator. The key difference is that locally owned businesses contribute to our quality of life, strengthen the economic base of our community, encourage future investment and
are friendlier to the environment. They also support community groups and attract new entrepreneurs and skilled workers who are more likely to invest and settle in a community that respects the special one-of-a-kind businesses that create a distinctive retail experience. Most cities have the same carbon-copy, corporate-owned franchises and big box stores, but the special quality and diversity of our local independent businesses is what makes each city unique. It is important to support the right mix of businesses in our community. I find my first consideration is to support a local independent business. My second choice is a local franchise and third option is a national chain or big box store. I will occasionally find myself ordering from an online retailer, but if I follow my system, I sleep well. Locally owned independent businesses give us a sense of place. There are many good reasons to support local businesses. Find what works for you. Let’s use this challenging time as an opportunity to co-create a local economy that celebrates the character, diversity and uniqueness of Kamloops and its residents. Denis Walsh is a Kamloops councillor. Council columns appear monthly in the print edition of KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek. com. Walsh’s email address is dwalsh@kamloops.ca. To comment on this column, email editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.
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BOOK SOME TIME IT COULD BE SO MUCH WORSE WITH KILBY’S STORY Editor: I just finished reading the KTW story on Perry Kilby’s book, The Bridge Beyond the Boundary, and I had to write a quick note. I am a lifetime Kamloops resident who attended high school here in the early 1980s. I attended Brocklehurst junior secondary, where Kilby was an English teacher. I’ve wanted to write a letter numerous times about the great experience myself and many of my friends had at both Brock and NorKam secondary during those years, and reading of Kilby’s book and the tone of his interview finally brought it out of me. You can tell by reading Kilby’s comments that this man still has a strong passion for helping young people progress through difficult challenges they face during their early years as adolescents. I remember clearly the culture of his classes and the overall approach of a majority of the staff at those schools as being focused on helping kids realize their potential every day. Their understanding of the term “education” went far beyond “curriculum” and these teachers taught with creativity and caring in an effort to reach their students. The educators I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with in high school were a special group who influenced many young people for many years through their roles as teachers in the classroom, coaches on the sidelines and respectful advisors regarding whatever the need-of-the day was for any young person in their care. These things are not forgotten. Kilby retired from teaching in 2005 and still speaks with the passion I remember in him in the 1980s. The story notes his book is for those ages 10 to 14. I’m ordering that book at a much older age. Lorne Cumming Kamloops
Editor: I’ve been reading comments on Facebook since the pandemic was declared in March 2020. I realize it’s very difficult to not be able to see family and friends, to not be able to go out and to essentially be grounded. I’m thinking back to before my time, to the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 to 1920. Everybody is comparing the COVID-19 pandemic to the Spanish Flu pandemic, but I think the comparisons don’t go far enough. We have it a heck of a lot better. During the Spanish Flu, there was no television, no radio, no Internet and far fewer travel options. There was no online shopping, only the matter of getting the
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horse ready to go to the general store and hope there was food to buy. Oh — and there were no washing machines, nor plows to move snow. People still needed to get wood for the stove to keep warm and to cook. I wonder how they endured the long isolation. We seem to have complaints about not being able to meet friends for dinner and not having family over for Christmas and about the government allegedly interfering with civil rights by mandating mask usage.
CITY COUNCIL DOES NOT LISTEN TO ITS RESIDENTS Editor: I’m not sure what Kamloops council thinks at times. On Dec. 15, council approved development of a gas bar and restau-
rant on the property in Dallas. In doing so, council removed a covenant that has been on the property for 20 years to prevent this type of development
on that piece of land. Numerous local residents submitted letters of objection to the proposal, but yet again the citizens of Kamloops were not listened to
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Think about it, people — we have it very easy compared to our ancestors. I know the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions are frustrating the longer they last, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Let’s try to stay positive, as being negative makes everything harder. Unlike the Spanish Flu, there are vaccines for COVID-19. It may take a while to get vaccinated, but it will happen. Let’s send positive thoughts. We are not as bad off as we think we are. Read some history books during this time. Life is not as bad as most of us are making it out to be. There is an end. Stay safe. Sylvia Newcombe Kamloops
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After years in the hospital, he was eventually moved the the Hamlets long term care home where he currently resides. Sue Simpson, a single mother, described her employment as 40 hours a week with a salary in the $30,000 range, working for the Skeetchestn Band prior to the attack on her son. Income tax forms submitted showed her earnings dwindled in the years since. She described having to take two leaves of absence over the past four years from work in order to stay by her son’s side, which eventually led to her losing her job. Simpson described her son prior to the accident as a caring, happy young man who loved to be outdoors, doing activities such as skateboarding, snowboarding and mountain biking, and that he gravitated toward
metalwork and rugby in school. She said her son had written up a resume just two days before the attack, as he was hoping to get into the workforce full-time, possibly in roofing or other construction. Bernier said he had seen many assaults in his 14-year policing career, but the assault on Simpson was the worst, describing it as even more gruesome than one in which someone had been beaten to death. “It’s vivid in my brain, because it’s so bad,” Bernier said. “It’s one of those scarred in your head.” No other people are scheduled to testify in the trial, but a number of reports from experts and Simpson’s doctors have been submitted. The trial is scheduled for five days, but could wrap up earlier. Follow updates online at kamloopsthisweek.com.
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Pandemic relief funding has come in to aid the city’s transit system, which lost $1.8 million in revenues last year as a result of decreased ridership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Transit was up for discussion on Tuesday, during city council’s first regular meeting of 2021. The transit system is currently operating at a reduced schedule, equivalent to the city’s regular spring/ summer schedule. City of Kamloops transportation engineer, Purvez Irani, told KTW ridership is currently about half of what it was during the same time, prepandemic. Overall in 2020, the city saw ridership levels drop by between 45 per cent and 65 per cent, with the numbers fluctuating throughout that year. Social distancing rules, loss
of public confidence in the safety of public transportation, more people working from home and Thompson Rivers University students taking online courses were cited among reasons for decreased ridership. Meanwhile, reduced ridership means reduced revenues, which come by the way of passenger fares. Irani said the city’s transit system lost $1.8 million in revenues between January and December of 2020. The city had projected $3.7 million in revenues. However, it collected $1.9 million, due to the pandemic’s impacts and reduced ridership. Irani said negative impacts on transit resulting from the pandemic is not a situation unique to Kamloops. “Not only Kamloops, but cities across B.C. have seen a drop in ridership because of COVID,” he said. Last year, BC Transit provided the city with $1-million
in funding to help offset losses, via a so-called “lease holiday” on buses. Irani said the federal and provincial governments are now also providing funds to offset operating costs in order to maintain service levels to pre-COVID-19 levels. According to a city report, the governments committed to provide joint contributions in support of transit services. The funding is independent of funding that went directly to municipalities to offset other revenue shortfalls in municipal budgets resulting from the pandemic. On Tuesday, city staff presented to council the city’s operating agreement with BC Transit. The restart funding presented equates to more than $4.3 million. Part of that funding will offset the remaining transit revenue deficit from last year, while the remainder of the funds will be spread over coming years, with impacts expected to continue.
Questions to Ask an Investment Advisor Over the past few months, we have had the pleasure to meet with some great families who were looking for an advisor. We love getting to meet new people and learn about them. We do so by asking lots of questions to get to know who they are and what truly matters to them. Like any good relationship, it should be a two-way street and we get asked many questions as well. Some folks ask very pointed questions, while others admit they are not sure if they are asking the right questions. Given this, we feel some important questions to ask your current or prospective investment advisor are listed below in no particular order: 1) What services do you and your team offer? An advisor should outline what his or her team looks like and the services they include. How often will you meet? Will you get a financial or retirement plan? What reports will they provide? Do they offer additional services such as insurance solutions, tax or estate planning strategies? 2) How much money do you manage and how many clients do you have? We find most clients want to deal with an advisor who will be there for years to come. This question should provide insight as to what their typical client looks like and if the advisor has ca-
pacity to take on additional families. We feel it is important to know if you fit within their target market or existing clientele. 3) What products do you offer? Currently, many firms and advisors are licensed with either the Mutual Fund Dealers Association (MFDA) or the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC). Often these individuals can only offer their firm's products thus limiting options and truly not offering an unbiased recommendation. Historically, the “Big Banks” acted as brokerages. Now they are typically known as Wealth Management offices and can offer several investment products including: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), alternative investments, commodities and insurance. Generally, brokerages are not limited to offering their own products, thereby giving investors more choices and limiting potential bias. 4) What fees will I pay? Regulators have improved disclosures to ensure that costs are transparent however there tends to still be misunderstanding around fees. It is important for investors to understand all costs to investing and what they are getting in return. Are there any hidden, embedded or deferred sales charges (rear loads)? Does the advisor use lower cost products where suitable? It can be worthwhile to ask what the fees are in terms of dollars and percentages. 5) How are you compensated? Today, there are many ways for advisors to make money. Salary, commissions, bonuses and fee-based are typically the most common. More and more, our industry is moving more towards the fee-based model where investors pay a percentage fee on the assets they have with an advisor. Typically, services such as building and maintaining portfolios, wealth planning and trading costs are included.
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ALBERTA-BASED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR, RHONDA NIXON, TO BEGIN IN JULY SEAN BRADY
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School District 73 will start its next school year with a new superintendent. In July, an Albertabased superintendent named Rhonda Nixon will takeover for interim superintendent Terry Sullivan. Sullivan moved into the position — one he previously held for 15 years — after former superintendent Alison Sidow retired, prior to the start of the 20202021 school year. Nixon has a 30-yearlong career in education and has experience working in schools large and small in Alberta. SD73 board chair Rhonda Kershaw said Nixon’s personality and leadership style were a good fit for the district. “She’ll help ensure the good work we’ve already done will continue on without a bump in the
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road,” Kershaw said, during Nixon’s introduction to the press on Tuesday morning. Nixon said she was drawn to SD73 because of its diversity. “I truly loved every experience I’ve had,” she said. “They’re different and I value them for their difference — and I saw that Kamloops offered that.” Nixon’s previous roles include teaching in elementary, junior and secondary schools. She held administrative positions, including vice-principal
and principal, and is currently the superintendent of Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools in Alberta. She holds a PhD in language and literacy from the University of Alberta. Kershaw said she hopes Nixon will serve for at least five years. Nixon’s term will begin in July, after the end of the 2020-2021 school year. COVID-19 will continue to be a challenge, but Nixon will bring experience. Nixon said she has been directly responsible for contact tracing and communication in her district amid the COVID-19 pandemic and parents have been happy with how she has handled the public health emergency. “Given the experience I’ve had in the past months here ... I feel very well-positioned to work with our team,” she said.
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There is an overwhelming amount of information available on the disease that has created the pandemic, but much of it is social media malarkey. To help separate the fact from fiction, KTW editor Christopher Foulds contacted three Kamloops doctors, who agreed to take part in a multi-part Q&A series that began in the Jan. 6 edition of Kamloops This Week. This is part 2 and the Q&A series will continue in subsequent editions until the queries are exhausted. Dr. Elizabeth Parfitt is a physician specializing in treating and diagnosing patients with infections at Royal Inland Hospital. Dr. Annemie Raath is a hospitalist at RIH, a family physician skilled in caring for hospitalized patients and who has been working on the COVID unit throughout the pandemic. Dr. Carol Fenton is a Kamloops-based medical health officer for Interior Health, a position that is a public health and preventive medicine specialist. Neither of the doctors are vaccinologists, virologists or immunologists. The information in the Q&A reflects current understanding as of Dec. 30, 2020, and will likely change rapidly, as has most everything since the pandemic was declared on March 11, 2020. Dr. Elizabeth Parfitt (right) and Dr. Annemie Raath at Royal Inland Hospital. Dr. Carol Fenton (whose photo is on the opposite page) is also taking part in the KTW Q&A. DAVE EAGLES/KTW
Q: Is the SARS-CoV-2 virus a cold virus or something else altogether? If it is a cold virus, is there a difference between an influenza virus and a cold virus? If so, what is the main difference? DR. PARFITT AND DR. FENTON: This is a great question and a concept we often teach to medical students. A “cold” is a syndrome — a collection of symptoms usually including a runny nose, maybe a sore throat. “Colds” can be caused by a number of different viruses, such as rhinoviruses, adenoviruses and other coronaviruses that have been circulating for a long time. Similarly, “flu” is a syndrome where we see fever, cough and muscle aches, and it is usually caused by the influenza virus. But other viruses can also cause these symptoms — but not to be confused with “stomach flu,” which is what some people call nausea and vomiting. We call this “gastroenteritis” and it can be caused by viruses such as norovirus or bacteria such as e.coli or salmonella. A coronavirus is a virus, an infectious agent that can create a number of different symptoms and, therefore, syndromes. Coronaviruses can cause both “cold” and “flu” syndromes. This is why the list for compatible symptoms may seem long and vague, but it is important to get tested for COVID-19 if you have these symptoms. COVID-19 can cause a wide range of symptoms and can cause both “cold” and “flu” syndromes, so doctors, nurses and patients cannot really dis-
tinguish what they have based on symptoms. One of the reasons testing has become such a critical pillar of our response to COVID is the fact that there are some symptoms that make it more likely, such as changes in smell/taste. And, and of course, it’s more likely if you live in a higher prevalence area or have had contact with someone knowingly, but otherwise, we just need to test. This is nothing new to us in medicine — people can come in with “flulike” symptoms and be diagnosed with a bacterial infection or a medication reaction. Ultimately, with the question, we would say SARS-CoV-2 is a “respiratory” virus, based on its mechanism of spread. However, once in the human host, it can cause myriad symptoms and, therefore, syndromes, including some unusual post-infectious phenomena. Q: The last great pandemic
was the Spanish Flu of 1918-1920. There was no vaccine back then and tens of millions of people died. But, eventually, the pandemic ended and life did return to normal. How did the pandemic end with no vaccine and what happened to the virus? I heard it remains alive and can be found as part of current flu viruses. Is that true? DR. PARFITT: Coronaviruses and influenza viruses are different viruses. The 1918 pandemic was worse than COVID-19 for a number of reasons. An example is the lower risk of severe complications from COVID-19 in children and younger adults versus influenza, for which we are all grateful. Rather, poor outcomes with COVID-19 are strongly associated with increasing age. And, yes, the 1918 influenza strain is still, in essence, “with us,” although it will have changed over time. Life likely went back to normal with a combination of herd or community
immunity through natural infection and through weakening of the virus over time as it changed genetically, as influenza viruses do. But it is difficult to compare to the current pandemic for a number of reasons: • The population structure was different in 1918. There were less elderly and people with chronic health conditions. We have come to expect a longer life expectancy and for medical interventions to enable us to live longer despite disease. • Our ability to provide supportive care, such as ventilators and other forms of life support, antibiotics for bacterial infections, kidney dialysis and many other expectations of modern-day medical care in a high-income country is different. It is difficult to compare mortality to 1918 because many of those people might have survived with modern medical care, rather than succumb to illness. It is well described
that many in 1918 likely died of bacterial pneumonia that complicated their influenza, rather than from the virus itself. • Our ability to intervene with a vaccine is a potential reality in 2020 that did not exist in 1918, changing the ethical framework of how to respond and prevent — as opposed to living with — the virus. The “best we can do” is better now that it was then. DR. FENTON: What we think happened during and after the pandemic a hundred years ago was that without vaccination to protect them and prevent the spread, the influenza virus strain that caused the 1918-1920 pandemic continued to circulate for two years and the people who became severely ill once infected died. The people who survived infection produced antibodies that gave them protection when they encountered the virus again after that. Influenza viruses mutate over time, so similar influ-
enza viruses continue to circulate and, depending on how much mutation occurred, they are able to cause sickness in enough members of the population to continue to spread. The only way to stop the pandemic before it kills all the people that it would if allowed to circulate naturally is with vaccination. Vaccines give the body the information to make protective antibodies without having to risk infection from the live virus. Q: Dr. Bonnie Henry has said a vaccination rate of 60 to 70 per cent is needed to achieve herd immunity. How does herd immunity work and how do doctors and scientists arrive at a required percentage of the population? DR. RAATH: If we think of a sick person spreading a virus, we can imagine there are a circle of people around him/her that could possibly get infected. Not everyone gets infected. Some people are just lucky, some may be immune, some people fight off the virus without many symptoms and may or may not spread it, some people get ill and some get very ill. Each of these people in turn are in contact with more people and the pattern continues in a rapid pattern, travelling outwards through the individuals that get infected, but hitting dead ends at the individuals that don’t.
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immunity by just letting the virus run its course, but there are significant barriers to this. 1. People will die or develop adverse changes to their health status during natural infections. This infection is more lethal than the flu and not everyone gets the flu every year because of pre-existing immunity and immunization. 2. We can’t predict who will get the sickest, although we can use probabilities, based on age, for example. When there is a high burden of the disease in the population, it ultimately gets into those portions of
the population who are at increased risk of dying (i.e. shielding “only the vulnerable” is very difficult when there is a lot of the virus around). 3. We don’t know how long natural immunity lasts. We expect immunity to fade within months to years from our experience with other coronaviruses and we have seen some reinfections already. 4. Our medical system cannot handle the large influx of patients that would result in allowing COVID to spread completely unchecked. It’s not only the numbers, it’s the length of
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stay. With severe COVID, patients are needing extended time in hospital. In terms of estimating what percentage of immunity we need to get to herd immunity, it’s unfortunately largely an educated estimate and a modeling challenge. That percentage is something we really only know after the fact, when we look back at data. It’s based on the reproductive number (the average number of people a sick person goes on to infect) and how effective the vaccine is. For example, measles, a highly contagious virus, requires more than 90 per
cent vaccination coverage for herd immunity. Most experts are saying we need around 70 per cent for COVID. But through targeted vaccination of high-risk individuals and their contacts, we might see a significant reduction in hospitalizations and deaths well before reaching herd immunity, since those events are concentrated in older individuals. For a deeper dive on herd immunity and the math of it, go online to tinyurl.com/ y6rgoget. DR. FENTON: It’s great that the public is interested in these public health terms as we navigate the pandemic together. Herd immunity is when enough of the population is immune to a communicable disease that it is no longer passing through. This works because if one person is infected, they do not encounter enough people who are susceptible to infect anyone
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Air Canada suspends all Kamloops flights Air Canada is suspending all passenger flights to Kamloops Airport,
beginning on Jan. 23. A letter sent to Kamloops Airport’s
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found it “increasingly difficult” to operate without financial support from the government. Air Canada continued operating during the pandemic with less than eight per cent of normal passenger volumes and has reduced its workforce by 20,000 people and fleet by 79 aircraft, he said. Challenges for the industry
cited include: a new pre-boarding COVID-19 testing requirement implemented at the beginning of 2021, the 14-day quarantine required for international arrivals, the CanadaU.S. border closure and a federal advisory against nonessential travel. “Operating in this environment is no longer sustainable and requires difficult deci-
sions on capacity allocation going forward,” the letter states. The news came the same day the federal government shuffled its cabinet, including naming a new transport minister. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday Torontoarea MP Omar Alghabra would take over the portfolio.
It is unclear when Air Canada will resume flights, but Galardo said in the letter the company looks forward “to the day where customer demand will enable us to rebuild our global network.” KTW reached out to Kamloops Airport manager Ed Ratuski for comment, but he could not be reached before deadline.
Temporary parking changes at RIH as cranes come down Ongoing construction of the Royal Inland Hospital’s patientcare tower means the flow of traffic for patients will
be temporarily impacted until Jan. 17. The ring road leading to the patient dropoff roundabout
will be down to single-lane traffic to allow for the contractor to dismantle the two cranes on the construction site.
The short-term parking spaces near the roundabout will also be closed. Parking at Ponderosa Lodge
for physicians and the disabled will also be impacted. No changes will be made for access to the public parkade.
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Trans Mountain project remains on safety stand down IN ADDITION TO AN OCT. 27 DEATH IN EDMONTON AND A DEC. 15 SERIOUS INJURY IN BURNABY, THERE HAVE BEEN 91 CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 ALONG THE ROUTE, WITH 12 OF THOSE ACTIVE AS OF DEC. 28 CHRISTOPHER FOULDS EDITOR editor@kamloopsthisweek.com
When the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project shut down earlier than planned over the Christmas season — on Dec. 18 — the Crown corporation said it would resume work on Jan. 4. However, sites in Kamloops and all along the route from Edmonton to Burnaby remain idle. A Trans Mountain spokesperson told KTW the project-wide safety stand down remains in place. “We are in the final stages of our restart planning and anticipate that we will be providing further details on restart dates in the coming days,” the spokesperson said on Jan. 7. When announcing a halt to work in December, Trans
Mountain CEO Ian Anderson cited safety issues. On Dec. 15, a contractor was seriously injured in an incident at the Burnaby terminal, where the 1,150-kilometre pipeline ends. On Oct. 27, a worker was killed at a Trans Mountain site outside Edmonton. “Over the past two months, we have seen safety incidents at our worksites that are unacceptable to Trans Mountain. This is inconsistent with Trans Mountain’s proud safety culture,” Anderson said at the time. He did not specify which safety incidents he was referencing. In addition to the death and injury, there have been 91 confirmed cases of COVID-19 along the construction route, with 12 of those cases being active as of Dec. 18. Trans Mountain did not
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have data for the number of cases in the portion of the project being constructed through Kamloops (known as Spread 5A, or the B.C. Interior portion, which runs from Black Pines to the Coquihalla summit). The Kamloops work involves crews above Westsyde, Batchelor Heights and Brocklehust, at Kamloops Airport and across the river on Mission Flats and up the hillside in Kenna Cartright Park. Trans Mountain has published a COVID19 Preparedness, Planning & Response report on its website, at transmountain.com. The next version will be published later in January. Meanwhile, the Trans Mountain spokesperson said new contractors for the Greater Edmonton portion and part of the North Thompson
portion of the project will be confirmed in the coming weeks. On those portions, the Crown corporation terminated its contract with SA Energy, which remains contractor for the Fraser Valley part of the project. Work there has not yet begun as that portion remains in route hearings as part of the regulatory process. As of the end of 2020, about 20 per cent of the pipeline expansion project had been completed, with 2021 expected to be the peak construction period, with thousands of people working in hundreds of sites across Alberta and British Columbia. The federal government bought the pipeline from Kinder Morgan for $4.5 billion in August 2018 and the expansion project is expected to cost $12.6 billion. Once completed,
the pipeline route’s capacity will triple, being able to carry 890,000 barrels of crude and refined oil per day from the current volume of 300,000 barrels per day. The pipeline has oil receipt points at Edmonton, Alberta and Kamloops. At Kamloops, it also delivers products. At the Sumas delivery point, the Trans Mountain Pipeline connects with the Puget Sound Pipeline, owned by Trans Mountain Pipeline (Puget Sound) LLC, which delivers oil to four refineries on the west coast of Washington state. At the Burnaby Terminal, connecting pipelines enable deliveries of crude oil and refined petroleum products to Parkland’s Burnaby Refinery and to Suncor’s Burrard refined products marketing terminal.
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Association (KTRA) plans to spend their share of the money on their horses. On average, one horse costs the association approximately $4,000 per year to feed and maintain — excluding any unexpected veterinary bills, KTRA executive director Ashley Sudds told KTW. “A therapy horse is the most important asset to any therapeutic riding program,” Sudds said. “Not just any horse can be a therapy horse. Our horses bear more than just the weight of the rider on their back. They also carry the struggles, the joy, the fear and the triumph of their riders as they overcome hurdles in the arena and in their everyday life.”
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Shuswap murder suspect arrested in Kamloops KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
Mounties arrested a man wanted in connection with an attempted murder investigation in the Shuswap area. Kamloops RCMP converged on a Victoria Street location on Monday morning, after receiving a report that Terrance Jones — one of three men wanted for a stabbing and attempted murder in Blind Bay last August — may be in town. Officers attended the area
with a police dog and Jones surrendered without incident, Const. Crystal Evelyn said in a press release. Jones, 40, of no fixed address faces one count each of attempted murder, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, robbery with a firearm, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon and use of firearm in an offence. Jones is being held in police custody for court. On the evening of Aug. 16,
just before 11 p.m., Salmon Arm RCMP officers and emergency medical crews responded to a Blind Bay home along Forest Drive, where they found a man bleeding heavily from apparent stab wounds. The stabbing victim had shown up at the front door of the house seeking help. Police at the time said they believed the assault was a targeted attack carried out at a nearby car wash, where as many as three suspects were involved in the physical confrontation,
which resulted in the victim being stabbed multiple times. The victim, a 30-year-old man from the Shuswap area, was transported to hospital and his injuries were not considered to be life threatening. Subsequently, charges were approved against Jones, 33-yearold Jordy Kyle Moyan of Kelowna and 36-year-old Alexander Vittal Boucher of Enderby. In September, Moyan was arrested in Chase and Boucher taken into custody in Vernon.
Jones, that month, turned himself in to Salmon Arm police. The circumstances surrounding him being at large again are not known. Moyan and Boucher were charged with attempted murder, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and robbery with a firearm. Boucher is described as a white male, who stands fivefoot-seven-inches tall, weighing approximately 195 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Dallas-area carjacking has police looking for man in 20s KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
A woman in the Dallas area fought off an early morning carjacker Monday morning and now police are trying to track down the suspect. Kamloops Mounties received a report that a woman who was sleeping in her vehicle, parked
on Kokanee Way, was woken up at about 2:25 a.m. by a man who told her he was taking her car. Kokanee Way is located off Dallas Drive north of the Kokanee Court Mobile Home Park. “A struggle occurred in which she was assaulted before breaking free and driving away,”
Const. Crystal Evelyn said in a press release. The woman was able to provide a description of one of two men at the scene who left in an older K-Car, which was black, tan or gold in colour, and had a flat back window. The suspect was described as being in his 20s, six-feet
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Trudeau shuffles cabinet as Bains plans to retire THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has conducted a small shuffle of his ministers before holing up later in the day for a cabinet retreat to plot strategy for the resumption of Parliament. The shuffle is due to the departure of Navdeep Bains, who stepped down as innovation minister Tuesday and is not intending to run again in the next election. In the first virtual swearing-in ceremony in Canadian history, FrancoisPhilippe Champagne shed his title as foreign minister to take up Bains’ former role, while ex-transport minister Marc Garneau moved into Champagne’s old job. Toronto-area MP Omar Alghabra took over the Transport portfolio, which has seen 10 months of turbulence since the pandemic prompted a travel industry collapse and controversy over refunds for flight cancellations. Jim Carr also returned to cabinet as minister without portfolio and special representative to the Prairies. The former minister for international trade diversification stepped down after announcing his diagnosis with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer, in October 2019. In a video message posted Tuesday morning, Bains said that after six elections, he wants to spend more time with his family. “They have sacrificed so much over the last 17 years. This last year has been hard on families,’’ says the MP from Mississauga, Ont. “My daughters, who are in Grade 5 and Grade 8, have needed
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elcome to the weekly Kamloops Art Page. With the COVID-19 pandemic upending society — socially and economically and dominating news for the foreseeable future — we understand pandemic fatigue can set in for even the most ardent followers of current events. While continuing to cover all pandemic and non-pandemic-related news, KTW has also worked hard at featuring positive stories from the crisis, tales that capture the essence of humanity, be it volunteers sewing thousands of masks for health-care workers or musicians offering up weekly free concerts online. This page is an attempt by KTW to bring some colour into the lives of our readers via
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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THE BEAUTY OF THE SKY, BY EDEN BROWN HALDANE ELEMENTARY, GRADE 6 (2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR) I enjoy doing art because it calms me. Whenever I am either drawing or painting or doing any kind of art, it helps me relax. Some of the artwork I like doing is: painting sunsets, drawing people and cartoon animation. I love the way the colours blend when I am doing sunsets. I enjoy challenges, and drawing realistic people is quite a challenge.
A PINEVIEW, BY AYLA BOSMAN ABERDEEN ELEMENTARY, GRADE 4 (2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR)
DANCING BALLERINA, BY ALLICIA WORSFOLD-BURKE PINANTAN ELEMENTARY, GRADE 7 (2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR) I enjoy making art, especially drawing when I’m bored. I drew a ballerina dancing in front of a sunset on a beach. There is an artist who inspires me, called Pinkypills. I’m in love with her artwork. She’s one of the reasons I’m still drawing. I wasn’t going to do the ballerina or the sunset. It was just going to be a person, but I thought it was boring, so I made this.
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he year 1862 was a catastrophic year for the Secwépemc people and other Indigenous peoples of the southern Interior of B.C. A smallpox epidemic ravaged their populations. It is believed that smallpox arrived with a miner who arrived in March 1862 to Victoria by ship from San Francisco with scores of others en route to the Cariboo goldfields. It was not, however, the earliest occurrence of smallpox in the Interior. An epidemic swept the coast in 1782, recounted by navigator George Vancouver. Smallpox scars on individuals had been observed by Simon Fraser on his exploration down the river in 1808 which may be linked to that earlier epidemic. In 1781 another epidemic crossed the Great Plains, and again in 1837, travelling up the Missouri River and northward beyond Fort Edmonton. That epidemic prompted the Hudson’s Bay Company to disseminate vaccines to its fur trade posts and ensure its personnel were trained to use the vaccine, most commonly in scab form. The HBC vaccination efforts were focused on
Indigenous groups who traded furs with the company. But the HBC was reactive rather than proactive in vaccinating the Indigenous population. John Tod, chief trader at Fort Kamloops, in 1846 averted an attack on his men on a trading expedition for salmon at the Fraser River near Pavilion by using a ruse that smallpox was approaching Kamloops. (There was a measles outbreak among the Walla Walla people at the time). At a camp of 1,500 people, Tod claimed to have vaccinated seventy of the warrior individuals with a vaccine, preventing them from using their weapons. Indigenous peoples were aware of the European diseases that had spread among them before, including smallpox, measles, influenza, and whooping cough. Smallpox spread to the Interior by settlers via two routes from Victoria in 1862 — one route up the coast to Bentinck Arm, through the Chilcotin to Alexandria, and along the brigade trail to the North Thompson River at Little Fort, from there south to Kamloops, the other route up the Fraser and Thompson rivers to Kamloops. The first mention of the 1862 smallpox epidemic in the Kamloops area is found in the Thompson
An 1858 map of B.C. showing routes that smallpox took to the Interior in 1862, (courtesy Judy Banks cultural research consultant). John Tod, chief trader at Fort Kamloops (1842-1850), wrote of vaccinating against smallpox in 1846, (courtesy Royal BC Museum & Archives).
Rivers Post journal kept by William Manson, chief clerk from 1858 to 1863. He recorded in June 1862, that Indigenous people came to the fort, demanding to be vaccinated. On June 24, Manson writes: “Vaccinated a large number of Indians today.” On June 26, “South Branch Indians. Vaccinated a good many.” The disease spreading along the South Thompson River, east of Kamloops, was likely introduced by miners and packers driving cattle through the Okanagan from the U.S. This would suggest that smallpox was also arriving by a third route, the old HBC brigade trail from Washington Territory. On July 12,1862,
Manson writes, “Small pox commencing among Indians of the N [North] River.” On July 25, Manson writes that “Sill-pah-han and some of his band have died of small pox -- he is a loss to us as a hunter…” On July 28 “Lamprant came down and camped on opposite side – his family have the smallpox.” On Aug. 2, he notes “Indians up the North River dying with smallpox.” And for several days in a row, Manson vaccinated many Secwépemc. On Sept. 24, Manson notes, “Supplied some medicines to Indians who are now constantly applying for same” and on Sept. 28, “Smallpox still raging amongst the Indians.” The journal entries
about smallpox appear to end here although in late October 1862 an eye-witness writing for the Colonist newspaper in Victoria said of Fort Kamloops, “…The Indians have been early exterminated at that place by smallpox: only sixteen have escaped out of a large settlement. Their bodies are strewing the ground in all directions.” In August 1863, Viscount Milton and Walter Cheadle, on their “pleasure” expedition across Canada, travelling down the North Thompson Valley came across a village of Secwépemc who had perished, recording, “…we made out from our Shushwap [sic] friends that there had been a fearful mortality amongst
the Indians, owing, as we subsequently learnt, to the ravages of small-pox.” Of an estimated population of 7,200 in 1850, possibly two-thirds of the entire Secwépemc Nation died of the smallpox epidemic of 1862-1863. This smallpox epidemic was not the first to rage across the region after European contact, but it was the first in the colonial era. The decline of the Secwépemc people in this period paved the way for colonists to take over their traditional land. Ken Favrholdt is a freelance writer, historical geographer and former curator/archivist of the Kamloops Museum and Archives.
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The angel said unto her, ‘Fear not, Mary’
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n Psalm 23:4, David writes, “I will fear no evil.” David drew strength from knowing God was with him in his struggles and that God loved him deeply. Fear is something we all experience at times in our lives. Sometimes we fear the unknown or repeating what we have experienced in the past. Fear can come when we hear of something that may happen or even not hearing a word of reassurance. There are four times that different ones were told, “Fear not” during the time leading up to and after the birth of Christ. First, in Luke 1:5-25, we are told of an older couple who are referred to as “well stricken in years” or naturally too old to have children. Zacharias and Elisabeth were praying for a child in earlier years, but no child ever came.
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Zacharias was a priest in the temple at Jerusalem and he was one who brought incense into the temple. While he was doing his service, he was approached by an angel. The sight of the angel caused Zacharias to be fearful. The angel was quick to say to Zacharias, “Fear not.” The angel told Zacharias his prayers from the past were heard and that he and his wife were going to have a child in their old age. They were to name him John and he was going to be the one who
would announce the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and prepare the way for him. John’s work would be the fulfilment of prophecy found in Isaiah 40:3. Second, in Luke 1:2638, we read of the same angel, named Gabriel, who came to Mary. This time, the angel told Mary that she was highly favoured and blessed among women. When Mary heard this saying, she was in wonder concerning what this all meant. The angel said to her, “fear not, Mary.” Then the angel told her of the wonderful things that were going to happen through her. At one point, Mary asked the angel, “How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?” The angel responded, “The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee and the power of the highest shall overshadow thee: therefore, also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the
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So Joseph, being assured all was well, did take Mary to be his wife. His fear was changed to wonder and Joseph’s life would never be the same again. Matthew then quotes the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14, which reads, “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” Fourth, we read in Luke 2:8-20 of the shepherds who were watching their flocks by night outside the town of Bethlehem. This time the angel came to them and we read the glory of the Lord shone all around them and they were sore afraid. But the angel said to them, “Fear not, for I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” The angel told them
that they would find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Suddenly, there was a vast number of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men.” The shepherds went to find the newborn child and rejoiced. Let us who are surrounded by fear take heed to the heavenly messengers and fear not, for the Saviour has come to give us everlasting life by laying down his life for us. John Eggers is an elder in the assembly that meets in Westsyde Gospel Hall in Kamloops. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and include a headshot of the author, along with a short bio. Send it via email to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.
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son of God.” Mary’s response to the angel was, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.” Mary’s fear was alleviated and we read the angel departed from her. Third, we read in Matthew 1:18-25 that Mary’s husband-to-be was going to quietly put Mary away and their marriage would not happen. Joseph thought something terrible had happened, seeing Mary was going to have a child. Joseph was thinking about what he should do when the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. In the dream, the angel addressed Joseph, saying, “Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shall call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.”
VANCOUVER — A legal advocacy group is challenging the British Columbia government’s COVID-19 restrictions on worship services and public protests, arguing they violate people’s rights and freedoms. A petition filed by the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms also asks the B.C. Supreme Court to dismiss tickets of up to $2,300 for alleged violations of the public health orders. The Calgary-based organization says it represents over a dozen individuals and faith communities. The challenge is based on several sections of the charter, including freedom of conscience and religion, and freedom of
peaceful assembly. British Columbia’s Ministry of Health said in a statement that while it couldn’t comment on matters before the courts, it is confident all the provincial health officer’s orders are in accordance with the law, including the charter. The centre said in a news release that while the government allows hundreds to gather in bigbox stores, attending worship services has been prohibited despite groups going to extraordinary lengths to comply with the guidelines issued by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. It said allowing people to gather is essential for the spiritual and emotional well-being of many who go to churches, synagogues, mosques, temples or other places of worship. “Affidavits have been filed
attesting to the negative effect prohibiting in-person gatherings has had on individuals, including loneliness, depression, anxiety and fear,’’ the centre’s statement said. The centre said the petition requires the court to weigh if the B.C. government has struck a legally permissible balance between public health objectives and the rights of Canadians. “The undemocratic orders of Dr. Bonnie Henry restricting and even outright prohibiting the exercise of citizens’ fundamental freedoms display a disregard of Canada’s constitutional protections,’’ Marty Moore, a staff lawyer with the centre, said in the release. “This court challenge will require the B.C. government to answer for these divisive and discriminatory orders.’’
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The 2021 Scotties BC Women’s Curling Championship and BC Men’s Curling Championship, which were to be held later this month, have been cancelled. The cancellation came after Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry extended sweeping restrictions and bans on travel, gatherings and events to at least Feb. 5, due to rising COVID-19 case counts. The two provincial curling championships had been slated to hit the Olympic ice rink at the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre from Jan. 26 to Jan. 31, with the winners proceeding to the national Scotties and Tim Hortons Brier at a hub city event in Calgary later this year. The decision to cancel the B.C. title tourneys means the 2020 BC curling champions will be awarded B.C.’s berth at the 2021 nationals. Kamloops’ Team Brown, with Corryn Brown, Erin Pincott, Dezaray Hawes and Samantha Fisher, will represent the province at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary. Team Laycock from Kelowna and Vernon, with Steve Laycock, Jim Cotter of Kamloops, Andrew Nerpin and Rick Sawatsky, will represent B.C. at the Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary. “The safety of our athletes and volunteers is a top priority,” said Curl BC CEO Scott Braley. “We were hopeful that all the efforts to bend the curve would lead to fewer cases of COVID-19 in the province and more opportunities for people to compete. However, the numbers are still much higher than anyone wants and it will be difficult for clubs to stay open, so the best course of action is to cancel.” Kamloops committee chairs Linda
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While the Western Hockey League plans to stage a 24-game regular season, whether that amended season proceeds depends on the decisions of health authorities in the four provinces and two U.S. states in which the 22-team league has teams. In a release posted to its website, the WHL said its board of governors has made a commitment to play a 24-game regular season, with the start date to be determined once final approval has been received from the health authorities in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Washington state and Oregon. In its release, the WHL said it anticipates approvals will be received soon, noting all models and schedule formats are being considered. It is doubtful that fans will be able to attend games if and when health authorities grant approval to play. ANDREW KLAVER PHOTOGRAPHY/CURLING CANADA The Western Hockey League is one Corryn Brown and her Kamloops Curling Club rink will represent British Columbia at the 2021 Scotties of three major junior circuits under the Tournament of Hearts national championship in Calgary later this year. Canadian Hockey League umbrella. The Ontario Hockey League has Feb. 4 as Bolton and Brenda Nordin and the City its tentative start date, but that plan remains play to defend our titles, but if we get of Kamloops had been working to stage the direct bye to the [national] Scotties, I up in the air due to rising COVID-19 case the dual championships. don’t think any of us will be arguing with counts and increased restrictions in that Bolton issued a statement followprovince. The Quebec Major Junior Hockey that,” Brown told KTW last month. ing the cancellation decision: “Brenda League did begin its 2020-2021 season in Team Brown is the 20th ranked Nordin and I would like to say there may women’ curling squad in the world. October, but case counts forced the league be disappointment in the cancellation to suspend play on Dec. 1. It is hoping to Curl BC has also cancelled the of the event, but the positive side is the resume play in bubble cities later this month, 2021 BC Mixed Doubles Curling amazing support of sponsors and volun- Championship, which had been though that plan is also in peril with Quebec teers ready and waiting to assist in many rescheduled for Feb. 10 to Feb. 14 in under the strictest pandemic-related restricways. tions, including a nightly 8 p.m. curfew, in the Chilliwack. “The City of Kamloops never disapcountry. The winners of the 2020 BC Mixed points. Over 60 volunteers and multiple The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked Doubles Curling Championship, Steph major sponsors — we thank them all. havoc on sports leagues at all levels, with Jackson-Baier and Corey Chester of We would like to wish the Corryn Brown the CFL cancelling its 2020 season and most Victoria, will represent the province at team and the Steve Laycock team all the other leagues, amateur and professional, nationals, also scheduled to take place best at nationals.” either cancelling or abbreviating seasons last in the hub city of Calgary. Cancellation of the provincials was year. U18 and U21 events, which we had always a possibility, due to the panpreviously postponed until the spring, The 2020-2021 NBA season began late, in demic. have now been rescheduled, subject to December, while a 56-game NHL 2020-2021 “All of us would love the chance to restrictions being lifted. season will begin on Jan. 13.
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Connor Zary and Dylan Garand were coming to terms with defeat, both Kamloops Blazers able to find perspective one day after losing to the Americans in the gold medal game at the World Junior Hockey Championship last week in Edmonton. “I’m just proud of what we all went through,” said Zary, the Blazers’ forward who was in Calgary preparing for Flames’ training camp when he spoke to KTW. Added Garand: “This experience has been so valuable and such a good learning lesson and tool for me to use in my career, as well as for going through this tournament again.” One of the strongest Canadian under-20 teams ever
assembled was upset in the final, vanquished 2-0 by a hardworking U.S. outfit that relied on stringent team defence and sound goaltending from Spencer Knight, who posted the 34-save shutout. Both Blazers adapted to roles they do not play in Kamloops. Zary, a star forward on Mark Recchi Way, played in each of Canada’s games at world juniors, but was used sparingly in all of them, most often in a 13th forward role. The 19-year-old left shot from Saskatoon was among 14 forwards named to the roster, each of whom are first-round NHL Draft picks. “When you’re playing for Canada, you’ve got to accept your role and do whatever you can do and do your best job at that role,” said Zary, who recorded two assists and a plus4 rating in seven games. Being a competitive guy, you
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at the same time, it was really emotional and sad. I was still crying after the [championship] game. But there is a little bit of detachment compared to the other guys. I’m part of the team and wanted to win just as much as everyone else.” Zary’s desire to win was evident, perhaps most overtly on his final shift of the tournament, when mics and cameras caught the desperate Canadian sharing a few words with officials after what he felt was an early whistle. “We did everything we could every single day to make that tournament happen and keep each other safe and healthy and put our best foot forward and win the gold medal,” said Zary, nabbed 24th overall by Calgary in the 2020 NHL Draft. “We came up a little bit short, but it was still a crazy experience and something I’ll remember for the rest of my life.” • Blazers’ defenceman Inaki Baragano was part of the Switzerland club that posted an 0-4 record at world juniors.
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want opportunity, especially when it’s a 1-0 game against your biggest rival and you’re all excited on the bench and just want to be out there helping the team. Sometimes, the opportunity is not going to be there, but you’ve still got be there for your teammates.” Garand saw the ice for only 20 minutes at the tournament, deployed for the third period in Canada’s first game, a 16-2 throttling of an undermanned German team, its roster depleted after positive COVID-19 tests. The 18-year-old netminder from Victoria edged 19-yearold Taylor Gauthier of the Prince George Cougars for the backup job, but could not usurp 19-year-old starter Devon Levi, who was outstanding and named goaltender of the tournament. “I don’t think I felt quite the same blow as they did,” said Garand, who was picked by the New York Rangers in Round 4 of the 2020 NHL Draft. “I wasn’t on the ice and playing. But,
The Kamloops NorthPaws have signed right-handed pitcher Mason Gray from Division I Utah Valley University. The NorthPaws are an expansion franchise in the West Coast League, a 15-team circuit with clubs in B.C., Alberta, Washington state and Oregon. The NorthPaws are scheduled to begin their inaugural 54-game season this June, with home games at Norbrock Stadium on McArthur Island. Gray is a COVIDsophomore, a unique term being used to describe players who will not lose a year of college playing eligibility due to the abrupt end to the 2020 season due to the pandemic. In the shortened 2020 campaign, Gray had a 5.30 ERA with 14 strikeouts through four starts. His brief season was highlighted by pitching all but one inning in a 1-0 shutout to earn head coach Eric
Mason Gray in his Utah Valley uniform, where he attends classes.
Madsen’s 300th win. The righty from Phoenix is the third Utah Valley player to commit to playing in Kamloops this summer, joining catcher Trey Newman and middle infielder Mitch Moralez. More information on the NorthPaws can be found online at northpawsbaseball. ca. For more on the West Coast League, go to westcoastleague. com.
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2524 Mountain View Drive - Located in the beautiful village of Sun Peaks where life is good. This home has been started and is almost at lock up. You can complete it and make this your dream home. The views of the Burfield and Sundance are outstanding and if that’s not enough you will also be able to enjoy fantastic evening sunsets from the covered deck. Some stipulations apply, please call listing Realtor for further details. $848,800
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900 Meadow Lake Road – A one of a kind rural property nestled amongst the trees! Located just outside of Clinton. This property must be seen to be truly appreciated. There are 3 buildings located on the sprawling 160 acres; the first being the exquisite douglas fir log main house which features a white pine interior, a beautiful kitchen with high-end appliances, 3 huge bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an oversized attached 2 car garage. The second building is the 40’ by 70’ detached shop with 16’ and 14’ doors and tons of storage space. The third building is the 24’ by 24’ pump house that can be used for additional storage. Each of the three buildings are on their own well systems. The house and shop on their own septic systems. $1,350,000
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. This is leased land with the Adams Lake Indian Band. $132,500
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7075 Watson Drive E - Affordable living in Savona. This manufactured home features 1,500 sf of living space with an open-concept kitchen, cozy living room with gas fireplace, wellsized dining, a cheerful sunroom, 3 bright & generous sized bedrooms plus 2 4-piece bathrooms. Detached garage/shop, patio & the perfect amount of greenery await you in the back yard. $300,000
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112 - 1390 Hillside Drive - Hillside Lofts offering 1,285 sqft of delightfully bright living space. This pristine unit features an open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area. Key features include stainless steel appliances, granite counters, convenient eating island and fireplace. You can’t beat the location of this complex thanks to it’s close proximity to many amenities including groceries, restaurants, entertainment, and more. $380,000
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• Immaculate 2 bedroom 2 bathroom modular home in Gateway Estates • Bareland strata fee of $95/month • 2 pets allowed with no size restriction, no rentals allowed
135 HOLWAY STREET $349,900 • MLS®159478
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• 2 bedroom 1 bathroom modular home built in 2005 • Low bareland strata fee of $95/month • 2 pets allowed with no size restriction. No rentals allowed
292 ORCHARD LAKE ROAD $750,000 • MLS®159641
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• Very well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home in central location • Beautiful flat and fenced backyard with large carport • Unfinished half-basement
405-950 LORNE STREET $399,900 • MLS®159127
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• Great location in this 1 bedroom 1 bathroom unit in Park Place • Top floor unit with river views • Walking distance to all downtown amenities
MCLURE
• Very private 1+2 bedroom 3 bathroom log home • Approximately 16.77 acres • Mountain and river views • Built in 2009
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2 Post Hoist, 25 hp Screw Air Compressor, Kar Grabber Frame & Body Equipment, Paint & Body Curing Lights, 3 Welders, Plasma Cutter, 4 Spot Welders, Spanesi Touch Body Machine, Trash Compactor, Refrigerant Machine, Oxy/Act Torch Sets, Porta Powers, Cabinets, Paint Spray Guns, Air Sanders & Tools, Wedge Clamp Body Puller, Engine Hoist, Battery Chargers, Air Compressors, Clamps, Car Dollies, Axle Stands, Vices, Pullers, Cordless & Corded Tools, Dust Collection Unit, Vacuum Pump, Chains, Sand Blaster, New Parts, Table & Chop Saws, Fans, Moveable Stairs, Racks & Paint Stands, Air Nailers, Titan Airless Paint Sprayer & More. 1997 Honda CR-V Only 176,000 Kms 1998 Pontiac Transport Van, Utility Trailer
ESTATE & MISC: Sofa & Love Seat, King & Queen Bed Frames, Marble Top Dining Table & 6 Chairs, Bedroom Dressers, Desks & Chairs, Computers, TVs & Stereos, Washer & Dryers, Framed Prints, Recliners, Leather Sofa, Wall Unit, Wine Cooler, Yamaha Guitar, Ice Maker, Dark Room Equipment, Patio Furniture, Camping Gear, Skates, Compound Bow, Plus Much More. COINS & BILLS: Canadian Coin Sets, Silver Bars, Bills & More. Viewing Thursday & Friday January 21st & 22nd 9 am - 5 pm Saturday January 23rd 8:30 am - 12 noon
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DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 FOR SALE BY OWNER
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Hay-Bales for Sale Good quality horse and cow hay. Square and round balls. 250-6729267 or 250-319-3353.
Antiques Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30. Cedar Hope Chest $400. Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250-3728177.
Appliances Frigidaire self clean range with coil elements. S/S. $350. 250-828-1699. Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for two weeks for FREE?
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Art & Collectibles BUYING & SELLING: Vintage & mid-century metal, teak, wood furniture; original signed paintings, prints; antique paper items, local history ephemera; BC pottery, ceramics. 4th Meridian Art & Vintage, 104 1475 Fairview, Penticton. Leanne@4thmeridian.ca
For Sale - Misc All shop tools compressor $600, light plant & welder $800 250-3748285
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Fuel tanks - 1-300 gal and 2-100gal on stands. $300. 250-672-9712 or 250-819-9712. Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $17,000/obo 250-3766607. Loading ramp with tie downs. $200.00 250-3722566 or 250-320-3955. Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650. Snowmobile sleigh 2x3ft folding sides. $50. 250573-5268.
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Blinds & Draperies
8ft Antique Couch $900. Couch & matching chairs $200. 250-374-1541.
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1bdrm Victoria Landing. Clean south-west facing unit. Hardwood, granite, AC, dishwasher, washer/dryer, heated underground parking. Great rental investment ($1200 CAD/month), strata $200. Tenant free as of Jan 31, 2021. $259,000.702-848-9822
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Rental turnkey Business $4300. income mo. WestEnd. $698K. 250-2140909.
LIVE ANSWER | EFFICIENT COST EFFECTIVE | LOCAL COMPANY
Diningroom table w/8chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $800. 250-374-8933. Solid oval oak table w/6side chairs, 2 arms chairs, buffet. $5,000. Exec desk dark finish $200. Teak corner cabinet $100. Treadmill $450, Custom oak cabinet $200. 250-851-7687.
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10-989 McGill Pl. Kamloops
Scotch Pine trees smaller ponderosa in pots 2ft (50) $15 each obo 250376-6607
Shared Accommodation
Sports Equipment Used Atomic Ski 160cms. $175. 250-573-9337.
Wanted Cash for gold and silver! Also buying coin collections, old money, old jewelry Contact Todd 1-250864-3521.
Pets
250-374-0916
Bright peaceful Westend View Home, RIH 5min walk, Bdr+den $1550. 250-214-0909
Wanted to Rent Seeking small 3bdrm home, downtown. 1.5baths, W/D, 2-3 parking spaces.236-425-2525.
Apartments / Condos - For Sale
Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.
THE WILLOWS - 55+ fully secured complex across from Northills Mall. 1bdrm second floor apt. 758sq/ft. 5appl, storage unit. $269,900. 250-3769378 or 250-554-0033.
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Fortune Dr. 1bdrm Priv entr, Prking. $800 incls all amenities. 250-374-0949.
Houses For Rent Furnished Westend 2blks RIH 4bdr den deck view N/S/P. Crew! $4,300. 604-802-5649
10-989 McGill Pl. Kamloops
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Dwtn 1brm fully furnished. N/P/S. $1,000/mo incls util/internet. 250318-0318
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1brm in Batchelor Quiet, mature person. N/P/S. $1200/mo. +1/3 hydro. 250-320-5112.
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Boats 14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1000/obo. 778469-5434.
RVs / Campers / Trailers
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RS5 Audi winter studded snow tires and wheels over 90% tread . 285/30R20 $1700.00 Call 250 319-8784
Domestic Cars 2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 4L, V-8, fully loaded. Exec shape. $12,500/obo. 250-3764163.
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1990 Jaguar Red. leather, 4-door, A/C, Power everything. 142,597kms, $2200.00 250-851-0209.
Vans 1997 Ext GMC Savana 3500. Work ready service van and tools avail. $9,500. 250-573-9337.
Rims
4 - BMW X5, X3 wheels like new. $590 Call 250-319-8784.
Legal / Public Notices NOTICE OF DISPOSAL SALE TAKE NOTICE that Storage Vault Canada doing business as Storage For Your Life, intends to sell the following vehicle: 1975 Ford Motorhome, VIN E37HHW26156 Owner: Gerald Oberholzer. Amount of debt: $403.25 The sale will be held on or after January 28, 2021 at 1271 D Salish Rd, Kamloops, BC.
NOTICE OF SALE REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT By virtue of the Repairer’s Lien Act we will sell the following 2000 Harley Davidson Softtail Deuce VIN 1HD1BSY21YY071686 to retrieve costs of $34,011.60 which includes repairs, storage plus interest. Registered owner Ryan Place, address unknown. Will be sold on or after January 31, 2021. Contact: Laura Passarello 250-2998269. WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given to Kimberly Webster please be advised that your 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr. Station Wagon VIN 2D4RN4DE7AR476438 Approx. 195,000kms. Will be disposed of to cover debt of $1450.00 on or after January 27, 2021 offers accepted. Contact Phil 250-6743906.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Location: Department: Immediate Supervisor:
Kamloops, B.C. Administration Facilities General Manager
Nature and Scope The position works with team members to ensure Continuous Quality improvement in the delivery of facility services. Major Responsibilities • Work alongside the RIH management team to assist with appropriate record keeping for on-going training and development of staff is provided • Manage account ďŹ nancial systems (D365) together with Site Managers • Processing of purchase orders and invoices • Reception • Payroll support • Track and Monitor WorkSafe BC claims and prepare ModiďŹ ed / Return to work documents. • Manage both software and hardware requirements for Agility CMMS system. • Actively participate in monitoring and meeting Project Agreement requirements. • Manage, review, and investigate all received client complaints in various forms. • Work alongside the RIH management team to develop quality management practices and principles to ensure compliance to the Project Agreement and service delivery quality at all times. • Advocate for and comply with EllisDon and RIH Health and Safety Policies and procedures • Assist in developing, document, and implement business processes necessary for the efďŹ cient functioning of the Admin. Department, including payroll, purchasing, invoicing, accounts payable, etc. Knowledge, Skills and Experience • Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in health care and or operations + maintenance environment • Accounts payable / invoicing • Excellent written and communication skills. • Knowledge of Microsoft OfďŹ ce Suite of applications • Excellent Excel skills • Customer Service Skills • Ability to prioritize and cope with a uctuating workload. • Computer literacy • Customer Focused. • High degree of attention to detail. • Ability to manage competing priorities. • Reliable and exible Education: • College level education or equivalent EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity within a progressive environment with continuous learning and opportunity for growth, as well as a competitive compensation package. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity. Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. Please send resume to: EllisDon Facilities Services (RIH) Inc. 311 Columbia Street Kamloops, B.C V2C 2T1 Email: payables.rihfm@ellisdon.com
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Our client, Extreme Excavating Ltd., is seeking a well-rounded Accountant with 10 plus years’ experience to oversee all aspects of ďŹ nance in their growing business in the construction services industry. The successful candidate will provide: • Trust, professionalism and dependability • Strong computer, organization and time management skills • ProďŹ ciency with Sage 100 accounting software • ProďŹ ciency in Microsoft OfďŹ ce Products • Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment in a collaborative manner with a Management Team • Attainment of a professional accounting designation (required) Responsibilities will include: • Full cycle accounting and preparation of monthly ďŹ nancial statements for all entities within our group of companies • Bank and Credit card reconciliation • Accounts Payable - review • Accounts Receivable – end of month review with follow-up customer contact • Payroll – review and administration of group beneďŹ ts • Job Cost analysis • Preparation and submission of GST, PST, WCB and EHT remittances and ďŹ lings • Year-end coordination with an external accounting ďŹ rm The successful applicant will receive: • Competitive salary based on experience • BeneďŹ t package after completion of waiting period If you like a challenge, have a positive outlook on life, are proactive, have an eye for detail, can work in a team environment and on your own, please send your resume and cover letter by mail or email to: KPMG LLP 560 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2B2 Attention: Sandi Heney sheney@kpmg.ca Please include a subject line “Controllerâ€? We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.
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On December 22, 2020 Linda Darlene Cosar peacefully passed away at the age of 77.
Linda is survived by her husband Lloyd Cosar, daughters Barb Robinson (Bart), Judi Cosar (Glenn), son Rob Cosar (Laura) and grandchildren Ashley and Kaelen Cosar. She will be sadly missed by many close friends and family including Sandra Oakley (Russ) and Shirley Macdonald. Special thanks to all the nurses and healthcare workers including Navy Sahota and Michelle.
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She was predeceased by her father and mother Keith and Mary, older brother Bill and sister Lorna. Left to cherish her memories is her loving husband of 35 years, Eugene, children Melisa, Ashley (Dave) and Michael (Aurelia), five grandchildren Myeesha, Malakai, Dante, Mateo and Linden, brothers Gerry (Wendy) of Kamloops, Bob (Sheila) of Calgary and sister-in-law Donna Hennings of Thompson, Manitoba.
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We sadly announce the passing of my beloved wife Shelley Helliwell on December 22, 2020, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
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Robert Flockhart “There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone the light remains.”
With the love of his life by his side, Robert Flockhart passed away on January 2, 2021 at the age of 64. He is survived by his wife Rosalind, children Jeff, Joey, Natalie (Phil), and Jillian, grandchildren Sam and Charlie, sister LaVerne (John), brother Ron (Teri), brother-in-law Steve, nieces and nephews Ryan, Kristy (Craig), Carson (Trish), Jill (Brian), Dallas, and so many other family members and friends...and Stevie his cat. Rob was an amazing husband, Dad, Gramps, and friend. He was the kind of man that friends turned to during hard times. He gave his advice without judgment; his friends and family knew he would be there when they needed him. He was always happy to make people smile by cracking jokes and using his lame one liners. If you ever had the pleasure of meeting him, he left a lasting impression. He had charisma, an unbeatable sense of humour, and was the best storyteller. Even if you had heard a story a million times, you were still on the edge of your seat waiting for the punch line! Having grown up in Smithers, Rob started his passion for hockey after receiving his first pair of skates at the age of 3. You could find him skating with his brother, Ron, in his backyard rink that their dad made for them every winter. He played for the Kamloops Chiefs in the WHL from 1973-1976 and played for Canada in the World Junior Championships in 1975. In 1976 Rob started his NHL career with the Vancouver Canucks. To his wife, he brought the spark back into her life, her one true love, and soulmate. They had the best chemistry and shared so many great memories together, whether it was on the dance floor, on the beach, or snuggled at home. They were each others’ happy place.
Shelley was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba and moved with her family to Thompson, Manitoba in 1961. She spent that next 30 years of her life in Thompson where she met the love of her life and got married on April 28, 1984 in a record snow blizzard. In March of 1991, Shelley and Eugene decided to move their family to Kamloops, BC. Shelley worked most of her life in the care aid department at Thrupp Manor, now known as RiverBend. Shelley always had a soft heart for all elderly, respected everyone she met and developed many long-term relationships with some. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice Home in Kamloops. A celebration of life will be hopefully held in the summer depending on the situation of this Covid.
Ellis Paul Jamrich 1962 - 2021
It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of a loving son, brother, and father, Ellis Jamrich. He was taken from us suddenly in early January 2021 at the age of 58. Ellis’s pride and joy was his beautiful daughter Jana. He was loved by his entire family, parents Jim and Rose, siblings Julie and Cory (Lisa), his nephew Dryden, and nieces Lexi and Brit. Ellis had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up a room. He was always telling jokes and thinking of others, whether that meant tending to his neighbours or giving a stranger a hand. He loved the ‘elderly’ as he never considered himself ‘old’ and he cared about anyone that crossed paths with him. While we could go on for ages about Ellis, we would like to leave the stories for when we have a celebration of life, which we’re aiming for in late spring or early summer 2021. Until then, please raise a glass and do a ‘cheers’ for Ellis in his honour.
To his sons, Rob was an avid athlete who never hesitated to involve and coach his sons in hockey and baseball. The boys were so blessed to always be on the road participating in tournaments. He taught them the value of good sportsmanship and being team players. He always had time for his daughters and grandsons whether it was to help them with house renos or even babysitting. His grandsons truly idolized him and wanted to be just like their Gramps.
We would like to thank our extended family and many good friends for reaching out to us during this very difficult time. It has meant the world to our family.
To his brother and sister, he loved them unconditionally and there wasn’t a day that went by that he didn’t hear from them and vice versa. Their families golfed together and took many trips to sunny destinations. Traveling with Rob was always entertaining.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home
Rob’s bright presence will be forever missed by all those who loved him. God has you now and I’m sure he’s already waiting to challenge you in a game of hockey.
In lieu of flowers, you may wish to donate to the charity of your choice.
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Rest in peace Robbie, Love you more. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ICCHA/WISH: Enhancing Cardiac Care at Royal Inland Hospital. iwishfund.com
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Ruth Jones was a tremendous woman who lived an extraordinary life. She was so incredibly brave, fighting cancer in 2020 before she passed away on December 26, 2020. Ruth was born on June 4, 1933 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She lived in various provinces and at one time owned a pet skunk named Fifi. Her mother owned different businesses throughout the years including a toy store, a diner and a real estate business, all of which Ruth worked at. Ruth graduated from the Culinary Arts Program at the Cariboo College in Kamloops, BC, and was awarded a gold medal for her marzipan painting she did in her program. Ruth was a wonderful mother to Pam, and mother-in-law to Gordon. She was a loving nana to four grandkids Nicole, Sarah, Laura and David, and to three great-grand kids Kyla, Alden and Valeera. She loved to bake cakes, paint, garden, shop and read. Ruth did everything with her family-camping, holidays, celebrations, the yearly pumpkin patch, cake decorating classes and so much more. She was there for everything and everyone. Ruth was feisty and full of spunk, always saying whatever was on her mind. Everyone that met her couldn’t help but fall in love with her humorous personality. She was so knowledgeable about so many different things in life and loved to share her stories. She was strong-willed and always went for what she wanted. She was passionate about the things that she loved and would do absolutely anything for her family. Ruth was a remarkable, kind, caring, smart and determined woman.
Others who have gone before Hold up my trembling hand. They comfort me in the blind despair I cannot understand. They suffer with me when I hurt, Weep with me in my pain, Remind me that we are not lost ... Though I must now remain. Those who’ve gone before me, Hear me when I cry. Sing softly with me soothing chords Of unsung lullabies. Mourn anniversaries never marked, A future I cannot keep. They gently kiss the pain away, And love my heart to sleep. The ones who’ve gone before me Hold me in my dreams. They gently stroke my furrowed brow, And calm my silent screams. They love me in my heartache, Wait quietly nearby., Hold patiently, one to another Till I join them by and by. By Joanetta Hendel, Indianapolis, Indiana
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On December 30, 2020, John Lukaz passed away in Victoria, BC at the age of 86. John is predeceased by Nancy, his wife of 54 years, who passed away November 22, 2013. John is survived by his daughters Teresa (Warren) Cederberg and Kathy (Ken) Symington. He leaves his granddaughters Rachel, Erin and Maren. John is survived by his sisters Francis Kopec and Jean Tash, and their children and grandchildren.
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John was born in Kamloops, BC in 1934, eldest child of Jack and Sophie Lukaz, who immigrated to Canada from Poland. After graduating from Kamloops High School, John moved to Vancouver to work for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. There he met Nancy, and they married on a rainy day in 1959. Teresa was born in Vancouver, and Kathy was born when the family moved to Victoria. While living on Vancouver Island, John’s favourite hobby was fishing off the coast of Sooke. He enjoyed many early summer mornings on his fishing boat, catching fresh salmon to barbecue for family and friends.
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John and Nancy moved to Kamloops, BC in 1980, where he was active in the Lions Club as Treasurer, as well as enjoying events with family and friends. They celebrated the graduation of Teresa and Kathy from Cariboo College Faculty of Nursing in 1985 and 1988. In 1989 they returned to Victoria to spend their retirement years together.
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In later years, when asked “how are you today Dad?�, his response was “I’m happy to be here, taking one day at a time.� He enjoyed afternoons reading the newspaper and playing solitaire, and evenings watching his favourite TV programs.
Never to awaken, There will be death between us,
Thank you to the staff at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, who cared for John and communicated with Teresa, Warren, and Kathy with compassion during his short stay in long-term care. As one staff member observed, “John marched to the beat of his own drum!�
Craig Gordon Mitchell 1955 - 2020
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Craig Gordon Mitchell on December 15, 2020 in Kamloops, BC at the age of 65.
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Craig was born in Brandon, MB in 1955 to Gordon and Devonia Mitchell. Shortly after he was born the family moved to Calgary, AB where they lived for 7 years. In 1963 the family moved to Whitehorse, YT where Gordon was already working. They packed what they could in the car and set off for the Yukon. Following in his father’s footsteps, Craig started a career that he loved - fighting forest fires. He worked as a Bird Dog Officer, and ground crew at tanker bases and on site of fires all over the Yukon and then in BC. Craig finally settled down in Kamloops, where he started his own business as a self employed auto mechanic. For the last 30 years, Craig worked so he could fish. He fly fished in all the lakes around the Kamloops area. Fishing was his favourite thing to do in life! Craig was predeceased by his parents Gordon (1983) and Devonia (1989). He is survived by his sister Sandra (Frank Hampton), niece Faron (Curtis) Fournier and his great niece and nephew Sydney and Dylan Fournier. He also leaves behind many cousins and longtime friends. We will miss his sense of humour, his ability to retain information of almost everything he had ever read or saw, his mechanical abilities, his story telling and his sparking blue eyes. At a later date, in honour of his love of fishing, his family and friends will get-together for a celebration of life, and take him fishing one last time. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Dimitrios Moutsos Today the world is poorer because it lost a special man, a good man, a true gentleman. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dimitrios Moutsos, loving husband, father, brother and friend. He took his last breath at RIH on January 4, 2021 at 3:15 am with his devoted wife Natalia of 27 years by his side. Dimitrios was a kind, gentle, honest, and loving man. He has touched the lives of many with his generous and giving heart. He was born on August 8, 1935, in the Greek village of Mesohorja. Dimitrios moved to Sydney, Nova Scotia in 1951 at the age of 16 with dreams of getting an education. He worked with his uncles in Sydney for several years, and continued to help his family in Greece. Through hard work and dedication, he brought his brothers over to Canada. After years in Nova Scotia and a brief stop in Prince George, Dimitrios ended up in Cache Creek where he worked for Husky Oil Company and was awarded for his long and faithful service. He settled in Kamloops with his brothers in 1977 after purchasing the Commodore Restaurant. Dimitrios worked alongside his brothers for 17 years before stepping away from the business in 1994. He and his wife enjoyed travelling back to Europe to visit family. Dimitrios is survived by his loving, devoted, and faithful wife Natalia; two sons Yourgos and Niko; and brothers Ted and John along with many relatives in Greece. He loved his family with his whole heart and cherished the times they spent together. He will be forever missed. Rest in peace Dimitrios. His family would like to send an extended thank you to the hard working staff of 6-North and the Emergency Department at Royal Inland Hospital. “You will remain in my heart until we meet again with love, Sagapo� - Natalia. “You are always in my heart� your brother Ted. “Sagapo Baba� - your sons Yourgos and Niko. Prayers were held at the Ukrainian Orthodox church in the North Shore on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm, and the Funeral on Monday, January 11, 2021. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky ashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two set of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life ashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to followed you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times of life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me.â€? The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.â€? Margaret Fishback Powers
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE & WEEP BY MARY FRYE (1932) Do not stand at my grave and weep,
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightening they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. by Dylan Thomas
I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you wake in the morning hush, Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die!
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Joseph (Noel) Rene Paquin December 25, 1944 - December 28, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Noel Paquin. Noel will be missed by his loving wife, Judy Paquin, two daughters, Nicole PaquinMatthew (Mark), Michelle Paquin (Rhys) and grandchildren, Lucas and Rayel. He also leaves behind, seven siblings, in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews. He follows his deceased family members, his sister Helene Paquin, his father Albert Paquin, and his mother, Simone Paquin. Noel spent his earliest years in the Abitibi region of rural Quebec. He loved the freedom and fun of farm life and relished the responsibility of milking the goats and being left alone with the workhorses. Noel enjoyed building toys with his siblings and taking overnight trips into the bush with his father. He moved with his family from the country to Montreal when he was 13.Throughout his 76 years, Noel maintained an appetite for mischief. Not long after moving to the city, he found a part-time job at a bowling alley. In his later teen years, Noel liked to go out on the town at night with his friends and get up to no good. These were undoubtedly his most mischievous years. As an adult, Noel started moving further west for work and landed himself in Ontario, where he began honing his plumbing and heating skills. It wasn’t until he made his way to Edmonton in 1976 that he met his future wife, Judy Witwicky. Noel was still engaged in nightly shenanigans with a couple of French buddies, but he worked hard during the day. One evening, he managed to catch Judy’s attention with his more gentlemanly side. Four years later, in 1980, their first daughter, Nicole, was born, and a few years later, in 1984, Michelle joined the family. Noel was a proud, loving, and devoted father and, later, grandfather. Judy and Noel moved to British Columbia and joined Judy’s mother, Dianne, and father-in-law Frank Zimmerman in McClure. The family stayed in McLure for nearly 20 years before moving to Kamloops .Noel often traveled for work and, in the 1990s, he worked throughout the North Thompson, then in the 2000s, he spent eight years in Vancouver and Whistler. While working at the coast, Noel drove to and from Kamloops every week to spend time with his family, even when the weather conditions were poor. Noel demonstrated a strong commitment and responsibility to family and, along with Judy, succeeded in building a strong foundation for his children. He took pride in supporting his daughters and particularly enjoyed being present for high school and university graduations and loved walking both of his daughters down the aisle. During the last 13 years of his life, Noel’s greatest joy was being a grandfather to Lucas and Rayel, for this is where his love and mischief were able to flourish with equal force. It was not uncommon for him to sneak chocolate to his granddaughter after her mother explicitly told him she could not have more. He spoiled his grandkids as much as he could and spent hours playing silly games on the floor, making them laugh. He was always eager to participate in all of the fun activities including, going to the water park on vacation, tubing down Harper Mountain during Christmas, or playing video games. He loved tropical family vacations and times at Savary Island with Mark, Nathan, and Marie Matthew. But equal to trips away, Noel cherished Saturdays and Sundays at the pool of he and Judy’s home. For those who were lucky enough to share a cold drink with Noel poolside on a hot summer’s day, they can likely picture him sitting back in a chair with the sun on his face and a little reggae playing in the background. During these times, you were likely to catch him with a smile as he said: “It beats working, doesn’t it?� In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kamloops Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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Danny Pochay It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Danny Pochay at home with family on January 6, 2021. Danny finally succumbed to cancer after a long battle. Born in Pamore, Ontario on May 26, 1938 he was the youngest son of Nick and Joyce Pochay who moved to British Columbia in 1946. Danny loved the natural environment; he hiked, fished, hunted, and explored every opportunity he could. Engaging with nature was truly Danny’s passion! He loved snowmobiling and riding his ATV to most lakes and mountains in the surrounding Kamloops area. His infectious enthusiasm got the family outside sledding down snow covered hills, enjoying campfires and pursuing fish. He spent years creating new trails in the Tranquille & Porcupine Meadows regions and subsequently grooming and maintaining those trails including those for the Kamloops Snowmobiling Club. Danny and friends were among the first to explore the wilds of Crowfoot Mountain in the North Shuswap on their snowmobiles. He mentored many novice riders and thus formed several significant friendships .Danny played hockey, was a volunteer fire fighter, participated with search and rescue and in recent years taught young children how to skate. He had astonishing patience and was presented with an award for his successes with little people. He volunteered for the Valleyview Figure Skating Club and was instrumental in designing and fabricating a Judges Stand for competitions. He spent over 30 years recreating and relaxing with friends on Shuswap Lake at the comfortable cabin he built. Always the quintessential explorer Danny and Ev sold the cabin in 2004 in order to travel. They journeyed across the country to the Maritimes, and then north spending a summer in the Yukon and Alaska. Another winter was spent enjoying the desert sun in Arizona but ironically Danny missed snowmobiling. Danny worked as an electrician; he spent ten years wiring houses with his father before starting work for the Government in 1968, initially at Tranquille and then for the British Columbia Building Corporation. Danny had an exemplary work ethic and uncanny ability to fix anything. He installed and repaired everything electrical from high voltage transformers, industrial laundry machines, heating and cooling systems, and electronic circuits. Dan was the master problem solver and when a problem was encountered that stumped most he was the person called upon to repair it. He retired from Government in 2000 but worked part-time a few more years for Aspen Electric. Danny is survived by his loving wife Evelyn of 62 years, his children Tim (Carolyn), Kevin, Michele (Terry), Christy and eight grandchildren; as well as his brother Barry (Jesse), sisters Patricia and Dolly, sisters-inlaw Colleen (Ron), Linda (Roy) and three best friends including Bryan White, Ted Piper and Reid English who embraced friendship for 65 years Thank you for being a wonderful, husband, father and grandfather. Until we meet again, we love you and will miss you. Due to Covid, a celebration of life will take place when restrictions allow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
A Vanished Friend
Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friend’s face, He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, Tired of playing a foolish game, “Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away  � � And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend! by Anders Lim
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IF TOMORROW NEVERby Norma COMES Cornett Marek If I knew it would be the last time That I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly And pray the Lord, your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss And call you back for one more. If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day. If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute To stop and say “I love you,� Instead of assuming you would KNOW I do. If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away. For surely there’s always tomorrow To make up for an oversight, And we always get a second chance To make everything just right. There will always be another day To say “I love you,�
And certainly there’s another chance To say our “Anything I can do?� But just in case I might be wrong, And today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you And I hope we never forget. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, Young or old alike, And today may be the last chance You get to hold your loved one tight. So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, Why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, You’ll surely regret the day, That you didn’t take that extra time For a smile, a hug, or a kiss And you were too busy to grant someone, What turned out to be their one last wish. So hold your loved ones close today, And whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them And that you’ll always hold them dear Take time to say “I’m sorry,� “Please forgive me,� “Thank you,� or “It’s okay.� And if tomorrow never comes, You’ll have no regrets about today.
May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair
Sandra Maureen Stuart Sandra Maureen Stuart of Kamloops, BC, passed away on December 19, 2020, at 77 years of age. Sandra is survived by her children David (Shannon) Stuart of Kamloops, and Barb (Guy) Perrett of Kamloops, and her beloved grandchildren, whom she adored, Dean and Tyler (Kailey) Stuart, and Magnus and Xavier Perrett. Also left to cherish Sandra’s memory are her daughter-in-law Susy Stuart, sister-in-law Sandie (Hugh) Green, Bryan (Grace) Green, Wyatt, Kylie and Emma Green, Kristen (Alex) Twynstra, Garrett and Caitlyn, Rae (Trevor) Gage, Bruce (Mandy) Leighton, Moe Carey, and many more nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Sandra was predeceased by her loving husband Donald Stuart, and her sister Diane Leighton. Born and raised in Kamloops, Sandra knew the area well. She spent decades involved in Girl Guides, which she enjoyed immensely! Her Guide Ladies were very near and dear to her. Between Donald and her Guiding adventures, it seemed she went everywhere. It was always so exciting before she left, to receive the post cards, and then finally to hear all the great stories. She always loved an adventure and was never one to turn it down. Sandra loved being outdoors whether it be gardening, hiking, snowmobiling, or chasing her grandsons around. Sandra was an amazing wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Genelle, Sonja & Dr. Wynne from Gemstone. Donations in Sandra’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, or the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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