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#YKASTRONG The former Kamloops Indian Residential School is bathed in an orange glow. Orange is the colour used to recognize the impact residential schools have had on the Indigenous peoples of Canada. It stems from the story of Phyllis Webstad, a six-year-old girl who was sent to a residential school in Williams Lake in 1973, wearing a new orange shirt her grandmother bought. Upon arrival at the school, and as part of a larger effort to assimilate Indigenous children into colonial society, Phyllis was stripped of her clothing. She never saw her orange shirt again. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

A HEARTBREAKING DISCOVERY

When Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc said the remains of 215 children were found on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, the issue of reconciliation again came to the forefront. Coverage can be found on pages A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10 and A11

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June 10, 2021 2:00 pm - Community Services Committee Meeting June 15, 2021 9:00 am - Committee of the Whole 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting

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The City is providing free access to the Tournament Capital Centre and Westsyde Pool and Fitness Centre on Saturday, June 5. Participants must register in advance online at Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind or by calling 250-828-3500 to take advantage of the opportunity. Kamloops residents can also showcase how they’re celebrating through a photo contest on the City’s Parks and Recreation Facebook page, @CityofKamloopsPRC, for a chance to win prizes. Residents who participate in the photo contest are encouraged to use #ShowUsYourMoves. For full details on National Health and Fitness Day and photo contest details, visit: Kamloops.ca/NHFD

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A detailed report is forthcoming on the discovery of human remains buried on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, according to Tk’emlups te Secwépemc Chief Rosanne Casimir. Last week, the band revealed it had discovered the remains of 215 Indigenous children who were students of the school — which operated between 1890 and 1977 — using ground-penetrating radar to survey the area over the Victoria Day long weekend. The band is still working with a radar specialist to complete a survey of the grounds and expects to find more remains, given that the initial discovery was made surveying just a portion of the property. Tk’emlups anticipates having a full

report ready by mid-June — one Casimir said will be shared publicly, but not until it has been disclosed to its membership and other local First Nations chiefs. She said the band will also be looking into what it can do to repatriate the remains and honour the children found and the families impacted. Asked if it will be possible to determine how the 215 children died, Casimir said it’s too early to tell. The band has said, however, some of the remains are from children as young as three years of age. To the band’s knowledge, these are undocumented deaths, but it is working with the Royal B.C. Museum and other groups to determine if there are any existing records of them. The band is also working with the BC Coroners Service and engaging the home communities of students who attended the school to determine if any historical miss-

ing persons may be a match. There are documented deaths of students at the school. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba has on its website a list of the names of 52 children who died while at the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The list of deaths range in dates from 1900 to 1971 and are part of the centre’s Missing Children Project. The children’s names are not accompanied by their ages. In an interview with KTW, Casimir described the discovery as “unbelievable.” She said the day following the May 27 announcement was spent sharing further information on the investigation with chiefs of the Secwépemculew and throughout B.C. and discussing what the next steps could look like. See STUDENTS, A6

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Discussions with chiefs revealed that the home communities of students who attended the school stretched not only across B.C., but into the Yukon and Alberta, as well. Casimir said the band will share more information with Thompson-Nicola Regional Districtmembers. Tk’emlups “We know that we’re NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING going to be looking at ceremony, having prayers and Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 1:15 PM When? being able to support each Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Publicother Hearing in emotionally,” Casimir th 2714 and there have been TNRD Boardroom, 4 Floor - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, to consider proposed Bylawssaid, noting 5. many supports put in place for its members who were at is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. triggered by the news. 4, 2020? amends What Zoning Bylaw 2400 by According to the band, is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2746, 2021? oning 4.5Itha of a 7.96 ha parcel along there has been an underrezones the property at 28 Holloway Drive (legally described as Lot A, Section 27, hway 97C, as shown shaded on standing in its commuTownship 20, Range 20, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP92720), as shown on the map below, acent map, from RL-1: Rural to MH-1: nity that the mass burial site from CD-1 Sub zone A to CD-1 Sub zone B. The application is to enable neighbournufactured Home Park. If passed, it existed and work to confirm hoodredevelopment commercial for sale groceries; liquor and household items; fuel; and allow enable of of a it has been done in the past, office and resort accommodation use. nufactured home park for ~60 MH through digs and early verces AND by rezoning the remaining sions of ground-penetrating 6 ha northern portion to SH-1: Small radar — but that was costding zone, to ensure minimum parcel and time-prohibitive. Initial Legal: Lot A, Section 7, District Lot 377, Township 21, Range 24, W6M, KDYD, Plan a is met for the remainder. 21950, except Plan 36130 efforts were carried out in the early 2000s. at is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2020? With access to the latest

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technology, a breakthrough finally came via Tk’emlups’ administration applying for the Pathways to Healing grant. This latest work was accomplished by the band’s Language and Culture Department, along with ceremonial Knowledge Keepers. Following the discovery, chiefs from other communities that were host to a residential schools have contacted Tk’emlups for information so they can conduct their own groundpenetrating radar surveys. There was an outpouring of sorrow and support over the weekend as people gathered at Moccasin Square Gardens and at a memorial outside the former residential school building, where flowers and notes were left and nearby trees decorated. Asked for her opinion as to whether the former residential school should be torn down, given its history, Casimir did not wish to answer. Casimir also declined to

comment on the Catholic Church’s response to the discovery. While the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver issued statements in response to intervew requests from KTW, neither statement included an apology. To date, there has been no apology from the Catholic Church in general, though the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, which ran the school, did issue an apology in 1991. In addition, the United, Presbyterian and Anglican chuches have apologized for their roles in administering residential schools. The Kamloops Indian Residential School was opened under Roman Catholic administration in 1890. In 1969, the federal government took over administration of the school and operated it as residence for students attending local day schools until 1977, when it was closed.

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The spokesperson for the religious order that ran the Kamloops Indian Residential School for decades said the group has reached out to Tk’emlups te Secwépemc Chief Rosanne Casimir to offer assistance and to express its sympathies following the discovery of the remains of 215 children on the grounds of the former school. Father Ken Thorson is with the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, the religious congregation that administered the Kamloops residential school a few years after it opened in 1890 until 1969, when the federal government assumed control. “I want people to know that the Oblates are going to do what we can to assist the band with their investigation,” Thorson said, noting he had emailed Casimir on the weekend and will attempt to contact her again this week. “And also, certainly, to express our sympathies. I mean, clearly we were part of a system that long did significant amount of damage

to First Nations communities in Kamloops and in so many other places across the country. And so we’re trying to do what we can, along with others, to work towards reconciliation.” While the Catholic Church as a whole has not apologized for its role in residential schools in Canada, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate did offer an apology in 1991 and later paid out money in lawsuits and contributed to the $3 billion in compensation given to 28,000 claimants who were residential school survivors. Part of the apology from the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate reads: “We apologize for the part we played in the cultural, ethnic, linguistic and religious imperialism that was part of the mentality with which the peoples of Europe first met the aboriginal peoples and which consistently has lurked behind the way the Native peoples of Canada have been treated by civil governments and by the churches. “We were, naively, part of this mentality and were, in fact, often a key player in its implementation. We recognize that this mentality has,

from the beginning, and ever since, continually threatened the cultural, linguistic, and religious traditions of the Native peoples. “We recognize that many of the problems that beset Native communities today — high unemployment, alcoholism, family breakdown, domestic violence, spiralling suicide rates, lack of healthy self-esteem — are not so much the result of personal failure as they are the result of centuries of systemic imperialism.” Thorson said the records from the Kamloops Indian Residential School are with the Royal BC Museum, noting the Victoria museum had been in contact with the Secwépemc Museum at Tk’emlups regarding school records before the May 27 announcement regarding the remains of the children being found. Thorson noted the Oblates have priests and brother across Canada. “And so, there may be records elsewhere. We’re looking into that right now,” he said. “We are looking into that and whatever else we have related to the school. Of course, we would want to make that available to the investigation.”

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DISCOVERY REKINDLES PAINFUL MEMORIES Clayton Peters in front of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, where he suffered various forms of abuse between 1967 and 1977. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

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hock and sadness came over residential school survivor Clayton Peters upon hearing the announcement that the remains of 215 children had been found buried on grounds near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School he attended. “I grew up in there and I knew all those kids, you know. I knew some that went missing,” said Peters, who attended the school from about the ages of 10 to 17 between 1967 and 1977. On May 27, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc announced it located the remains using groundpenetrating radar, with plans to identify and eventually repatriate the children. Peters, 64, heard the news last week over the phone. “I never knew they were doing that. I didn’t know they were killing kids. I thought they were running away. I thought they were getting away — that’s what I thought,” Peters told KTW in front of the former residential school as tears formed. “They didn’t get away, they were put over there.” He recalled being prohibited as a student from venturing down to the area where the remains have since been found. The revelation brought back bad memories of his own experience and added sorrow for Peters, who has been managing his grief with the help of a counsellor and his wife, Sherry. “Sometimes you think you’re not in somewhere, but when this happened like that — you were right here, you were in the whirlwind,” Peters said. Peters said he lived with his parents and 10 brothers on the

Tk’emlups reserve near the Mount Paul Way area when he was taken to residential school. He now wears a picture of his mom, dad and his deceased daughter on days he needs strength. Peters spoke of how his father became involved in an armed conflict with police when a social worker came to take him and his siblings away. Both his mother and father, Nancy and Peter, struggled with addiction issues stemming from their own time at the residential school and Peters believes that experience caused his dad to react the way he did. His father was convinced to put down his gun and was arrested, while Peters was

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caught minutes after attempting to run away. He remembers being choked upon arrival at the residential school by a priest who seemed mad police had to chase him. “And he said, ‘If you ever run, we’ll send you far away. You’ll never get found again,’” Peters recounted. From a window at the top of the school, Peters said he tried to find his porch light, worried for his mother, left alone in the house. He described beatings and mental abuses at the school over the years — not seeing some members of his family for decades or ever again. He told KTW feeling at times as though he wished he wasn’t native,

that his skin colour was different, that there was something evil about him, as the priests had told him. He talked about how his experience made him hate God, religion, the church, white people and society, and how other school survivors helped him recover over time and reverse those feelings. At the residential school, Peters said he experienced abuse by the staff on a daily basis. He described getting hit with a thick strap or tossed in a dark room as punishments — feeling helpless without his parents amidst the abuse. “You were treated, always, with disrespect,” Peters said. He said he would get a beating

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for refusing to bow and was once kicked in the back by a priest for being unable to kneel. The kick injured his tailbone. After that, Peters decided to escape on foot with his brother and was briefly reunited with his parents. “I yelled ‘Mom! Dad!’ and they heard us and we ran down that hill and I got to hug my mom and dad for one minute and then the cops took us back,” Peters said, adding he was never allowed to visit his parents during summer vacations or holidays. Kamloops’ residential school was opened in 1890. A few years later, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a Catholic Church congregation, took over administration. In 1969, control of the school was handed to the federal government, which operated it as a residence for students attending local day schools until 1977, when the residential school was closed. Peters described his eventual reunion with his parents as the most beautiful event in his life. “To hold my mom and to tell her I loved her and I missed her. And my dad, we looked at each other and he knew. He was here before. He knew what I went through,” Peters said. Asked what the response needs to be to the announcement of the discovery of the chldren’s remains, Peters believes the building should be torn down and something positive, such as a park with amenities for children, built in its place. “Let them run and laugh here. I’d like to see that before I die. I’d like to see this [building] down,” he said. SALES & INSTALLATIONS See A MONUMENT, A9

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As for the Catholic Church, all Peters wants to hear is an admission it had a bad group of people that ran the place. “They can’t all be like that can they?” he asked. “There was a priest up here the other day. I wanted to go talk to him and say, ‘It’s not your fault. It’s not God’s fault this happened. It’s those people that came to look after us here and what their goals were meant to be.’” Peters said much racism still exists and needs to end. “We’re not enemies,” he said. “We grew up in the same city, the same world.” DAY SCHOLAR’S MEMORIES Gus Gottfriedson, now 71, was a day scholar (student who attended classes in the day and went home at night) at the residential school in 1958 and 1959, when he was in grades 4 and 5. He remembers plenty of verbal abuse, along with physical punishment. “There was constant abuse, constant violence and that was too much for me,” he told KTW. He told his mom he did not want to continue going to the school and, for his Grade 6 year, he returned to Alan Matthews elementary (located at Battle Street and Sixth Avenue, where the Kamloops RCMP detachment is today). Gottfriedson said the discovery of the children’s remains confirms “rumblings” he and others have heard through the decades, stories of students suddenly going missing and whispers of their deaths. He said his time at the school included verbal reprimands and consistent slaps from the teachers. Gottfriedson said he remembers one day in Grade 4 when his teacher, a Quebecois named Miss Savoie, was teaching the class French songs. “I said to Miss Savoie, ‘I don’t know these songs. Where are our songs?” he recalled. “ I got cuffed in the head and sent to the cloakroom.” The mandate of the residential school system, Gottfriedson noted, was to beat the Indigenous culture out of the students. While noting he understands why other survivors wish to keep the residential school standing as a reminder and teaching tool, Gottriedson said his preference is that it be demolished. “To me, it’s a monument to every evil that happened there,” he said. “It’s a constant reminder of what went on there. It gives me the creeps to go near there.”

ABOVE: Drum circle participants gather near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on May 29. LEFT: A teddy bear joins flowers and cards that have been left on the memorial cairn in front of the school building. For much more coverage, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com. Read Canada’s Residential Schools: Missing Children and Unmarked Burials as part of the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada online at trc.ca. ALLEN DOUGLAS PHOTOS/KTW

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asked the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver for comment on Tk’emlups te Secwépemc’s announcement that the remains of 215 children had been found on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. Instead of agreeing to an interview, both groups issued statements expressing sadness. Notably, neither statement included an apology for the atrocities committed by the Catholic Church during its decades of running the Kamloops school and other facilities across Canada.

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MUSINGS Expressing sadness and sympathy is a rather hollow gesture when not accompanied by a heartfelt apology that illustrates the perpetrating institution truly understands the harm it has done to generations of a people.

My experience with the religious order than ran the Kamloops school — Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate — was different. Not only did Father Ken Thorson return my call and agree to an interview, he repeated the message included in the group’s 1991 apology — that it had contributed greatly to the “cultural, ethnic, linguistic and religious imperialism” that lies at the root of the many problems suffered today by First Nations peoples. Since the discovery of those missing children, there have been renewed calls for Pope Francis to apologize on behalf of the Church for the cultural genocide it brought on First Nations

students via its operations of residential schools. The pope and the Church have steadfastly refused such requests in the past and it doesn’t seem likely the remains of 215 kids will be shocking enough to change minds. It is bewildering, of course, but that should not stop Catholics and non-Catholics alike from demanding the Church offer an apology — and more. The Church should be stating in no uncertain terms that it is ready and willing to do whatever it is Tk’emlups te Secwépemc asks of it — financially and otherwise. If a decision is made to demolish that red brick building and construct something new,

the Church should be first in line, offering to fund the venture. After all, apologizing for past atrocities is not a new practice for the Catholic Church. The Church has apologized to victims of sexual abuse in Ireland and to Indigenous peoples in Bolivia for crimes of colonialism. And an apology to residential school survivors is one of 94 recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. If the United, Presbyterian and Anglican churches can all offer official apologies for their sordid roles in the residential school system, why can’t the Catholic Church? editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

A much deeper understanding is beginning The Kamloops-Thompson board of education sends its deepest sympathies to Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and all Indigenous communities impacted by the discovery of the remains of 215 children on the grounds of the former residential school. Confirmation of the residential school system’s historical atrocities last week is reverberating through our students, their families, our staff, our communities and our country. Through the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, many survivors’ stories have been heard, but this physical evidence of the atrocities of residential schools brings to the forefront the extensive work still required to right the wrongs of the past. The school district honours the First Peoples’ principles of learning and

VIEW FROM SD73 Aboriginal worldview and perspectives. We are committed to ensuring Aboriginal students see themselves and their culture reflected in our schools and classrooms. All students moving forward must be given the information and knowledge necessary to appreciate and understand the longstanding historical contributions of Indigenous people and the local Secwépemc nation, as well as the truth of our history. It is our hope that a deeper understanding for all students will begin to facilitate reconciliation on a greater scale and deeper level. In the coming days and weeks, the Aboriginal Education Council, comprised of local education band managers, local

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Editor: Last week, news broke that the remains of 215 children were found Editor: buried on the grounds of the former My heart is Kamloops Indian Residential School. breaking as I have I was in my early 20s the first time just read your covI visited the school. I was attending erage of the mass Thompson Rivers University and, as graves found on the Aboriginal rep on the students’ and at the former union, I had the profound privilege of Kamloops Indian meeting survivors of the horrible place. Residential School. I walked the dark halls of the buildAs much as it is ing, the words of the elders falling painful to see and heavy on my heart. I was told stories of know this, I am not children being beaten, raped, starved too surprised. and abused in so many ways. Siblings I have long felt were separated and punished for talkthat this was and is ing to each other. Kids were forced into a painful/shameful situations much like solitary confinepart of our history. ment for punishment. I just want my The discovery of the remains in First Nations broth- unmarked graves is heartbreaking. But ers and sisters to I am not surprised. I am just angry. know I weep with My grandfather was a residential them for this and school survivor. I do not know anyevery tragedy that thing about his experience — only befell them in the what his sister has told us. He moved to past. B.C., far away from the land of his birth I can only pray in Kanasake. for their healing. Like many Indigenous people, he turned away from his community and Joan Munson his culture and turned to the bottle. Powell River He never spoke about his experi-

This 1948 letter from the principal of the Kamloops Indian Residential School to parents — which is circulating online — illustrates the attitude of the church-run administrators of the school.

ence to his children, but the generational impacts of residential school are still with my family today: addiction, poverty, incarceration and trauma. I am angry that my connection to my ancestors was stolen from me. I am angry for all of my relations that still have questions about missing and

murdered relatives. I am angry at the state-sanctioned violence that continues to this day — children who are still being ripped from their parents and placed in state “protection.” I am angry that our communities don’t have clean drinking water or safe housing. I am angry that our education

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system underfunds Indigenous children while barely teaching our history. I am angry that we are told to just get over the genocide that we are still trying to survive. I am also angry that I am not surprised. There are death pits like the one discovered in Kamloops at every residential school in the country — containing the small, broken bodies of our children, thrown in holes by priests and nuns. There are thousands of deaths swept under the rug of history. We talk about truth and reconciliation, but how many settlers have read the full Truth and Reconciliation Commission report? How many have met face-to-face with residential school survivors and heard their stories firsthand? How many have visited the burial sites and unmarked graves near their own communities? Remembering those stories, it is easy for me to imagine the many ways that each of those children was killed. But they were never forgotten. There were families and loved ones who held questions in their minds and sorrow in their hearts. Now it is up to the rest of us to remember them, too. And it is time for us to act. Trina Donaldson Regina

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People gather outside The Loop in North Kamloops on Thursday, May 27. The drop-in centre is at 405A Tranquille Road, at the corner of MacKenzie Avenue. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

Complaints about a highly visible drop-in service for people on the street have led the City of Kamloops to deem a Tranquille Road address a nuisance property. Following a meeting with the city on May 27, Glenn Hilke said the city has deemed The Loop, at 405A Tranquille Rd. in North Kamloops, a nuisance property. The Loop provides thrice-daily meal service seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the only one of its kind on the North Shore. Hilke — who is known in the community as someone who pushes boundaries to get help for people in need — refutes the designation, insisting the centre is not a nuisance. “No, we are a good neighbour, that’s what we are,” Hilke said, noting the positive impact the centre has had on the neighbourhood is in helping people stay calm and bal-

anced so they don’t upset peace in the neighbourhood. “Can you imagine if a lot of the people we helped were just starving, dehydrated? Living in the same clothes for months? … I think the mental-health environment in our city, in our neck of the woods, would be even more intense if people did not have the support that we’ve been giving them,” he said. “And we are getting people off the streets, just like ASK Wellness and other agencies that work on shelter and housing.” The city’s community services manager, Tammy Blundell, said she could not speak to the designation of the nuisance property, but noted the city is working with the property owner, who she said is “responding positively” to figuring out solutions for issues occurring at the address. “The city has a process that must be completed prior to disclosing any information regarding that designation,” Blundell said. Coun. Dale Bass said the city has

received numerous complaints of late about The Loop, which appears to be attracting more individuals at a time of the year community services organizations acknowledge leads to an influx of homeless people. Bass said complaints have included a bake sale event contravening COVID-19 protocols, people sleeping in the parking lot, open drug use and accumulation of garbage. She said the city needs a proper day lodge for the street-entrenched, complete with professional supports, and called The Loop a “stop gap.” Bass said many of the complaints the city is receiving are based on fear. “But that’s irrelevant because people are afraid,” she said. “I’m getting grief from Glenn that these are just people who don’t like the homeless. Well, I can’t change that fear and that fear is stopping people from going down into that area to shop, which is affecting the businesses.”

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part of The Loop on Tranquille Road Arpa Investments partner Joshua Knaak, who has myriad development projects in the area, said a number of social services based on the North Shore are improving the community. The Loop is an outlier, he said, operating in the wrong place by the wrong people. Knaak said the centre is attracting a problematic crowd and does not have adequate supervision, with negative spinoffs on the neighbourhood. “There’s open drug use, there’s fights,” Knaak said. “We had to call the RCMP the other day because there was physical altercation going on back there. The Loop is just blissfully unaware of that. “There’s overnight camping going on not only on his site, which is problematic on its own, but they’re also suggesting people stay in along in the alley behind the Taiwanese restaurant.”

The North Shore Improvement Association released a statement, stating the organization previously endorsed funding for extension of outreach hours and services at The Loop until 10 p.m. The statement said overnight sheltering and congregation has since occurred, causing significant disruption and further stigma and safety concerns among residents and business owners. The statement said the area is drawing, at times, 30 individuals, including open drug use, exchange of goods and social disruption. In those instances, the NSBIA stated, the group is larger than can be “reasonably managed by volunteers.” On the flip side, however, the NSBIA conceded The Loop has filled a gap in community services and resulted in six people securing housing. Hilke said the issue is one of “optics,” with some concerned

about seeing people gathering, shopping carts filled with personal belongings and the perception of substance use. Hilke worries the nuisance property designation could lead to closure of The Loop. KTW visited The Loop on a recent afternoon. Street issues are not new in Kamloops and people have often been relegated to alleyways or riverbanks. The Loop, however, is highly visible on Tranquille Road and is an area that collides with one that has also seen an injection of new business life of late, between redevelopment and hip businesses, like Bright Eye Brewing and Red Beard. Tables and canopies could be seen outside of The Loop, with a few people seated outdoors, a few other individuals sitting, dazed, in a corner and personal belongings piled up in some areas. Others filtered in and out of the area, including

on two wheels. A volunteer, who asked not to be named, said that while the city has said it received complaints about The Loop, nobody has come to the centre to express concerns. Inside The Loop building, borscht was cooking on the stove, courtesy of purple-fingered, busy-bee volunteers who stopped to tell this newspaper the centre provides yet another basic need: a bathroom. Nearby Tim Horton’s doesn’t allow use of its washroom by non-customers and McArthur Island’s public facilities are a distance away. A client who asked not to be named said that if The Loop was not available, he would instead wander the streets. The Loop provides a place to eat, socialize and talk with volunteers who care, he said. “That’s important because a lot of us are going through hell, you know?” he said.

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Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd., which owns Kamloops’ two casinos, is in the middle of reopening preparations as B.C.’s gambling industry prepares a return to business under COVID-19 safety protocols. On May 25, the provincial government announced its four-step plan for easing restrictions under the pandemic, with casinos and bingo halls getting the green light as early as July 1, depending on case counts and immunizations, after being shuttered for more than a year, since March 2020. The BC Lottery Corporation has released details outlining what changes patrons can expect to see at places such as Aberdeen’s Cascades and the North Shore’s Chances casinos, which includes Plexiglass barriers at table games and players prohibited from touching their cards. According to the BCLC, specific reopening details for each casino are being developed

through consultation between the Kamloops-based Crown corporation and its service providers, ministry staff, public-health officials and WorkSafe BC. Gateway spokesperson Tanya Gabara was not able to confirm if the company will open its Kamloops, or all its operations, if permitted, on July 1. Nor could she confirm if preclosure staffing levels will be restored at the Kamloops casinos or what their occupancy limits will be. Gabara told KTW via email

that the company can only confirm what has been released by BCLC. She said Gateway is working as quickly as possible to finalize plans and that she will have more information “in the coming days.” “But I can say we are very excited to see casinos and community gaming centres included in [May 25] announcement of the provincial restart plan,” Gabara said. “We look forward to welcoming everyone back as early as July

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restaurants and lounges. Players won’t be permitted to touch their cards and, as a result, only table games that allow for cards to be dealt face-up will be available, with the exception of squeeze baccarat, which utilizes one-time-use cards. The BCLC said casino staff will be required to complete detailed training about enhanced health and safety protocols and will monitor capacity and other facility standards, including air quality. The industry has been preparing its COVID-19 protocols since as early as last summer. Gabara said Gateway has been working for months to make its facilities a safe environment for the return of both guests and employees, noting casinos are among the most highly regulated environments and, as such, staff are familiar with the implementation and enforcement of strict compliance requirements.

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Local fitness studio owners are cautiously optimistic following B.C.’s reopening plans released last week — and they continue to make plans for alternative classes this summer. Oxygen Yoga Kamloops owner Dina McLeod pointed out this is the third reopening plan since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’ve been here before,” McLeod said, noting business ultimately went sideways for the fitness industry, with multiple forced closures. “I am cautiously optimistic, but feeling really hopeful for the first time in a year, which is wonderful.” McLeod said she plans to reopen her Aberdeen yoga studio soon, at reduced capacity. B.C.’s restart plan allows lowintensity group exercise to resume

indoors effectively immediately, with limited capacity. McLeod said she will continue to utilize city parks, as well. She is teaching in Westsyde Centennial Park and said it is wonderful, with children heard laughing in the background and space plentiful. “I will be the first to buy a pass, should the pilot project move into next year for the park,” McLeod said. Kamloops council has approved a pilot to allow group fit-

ness in six parks at a reduced rate. The parks are expected to include Westsyde Centennial Park, MacDonald Park, Parkcrest Park, Peterson Creek (a grassy area near the Xget’tem’ Trail), Valleyview Centennial Park (grassy area west of the soccer field) and Pineview Valley Park. The monthly rate is expected to be $79.20 plus GST and seasonal rate expected to be $443.52 plus GST. K Spin owner Samantha Gibson

said she was caught off-guard by news of how soon she could reopen her spin studio. The downtown space is currently undergoing renovations. Gibson said if vaccinations continue to ramp up and case counts remain low, B.C.’s restart plan would allow her to open indoors at reduced capacity on June 15, at the earliest, and at a higher capacity on July 1, under guidelines around high-intensity group fitness classes.

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Hospitality and tourism consultant Bryce Herman said restaurants have had it bad, operating in various capacities since the beginning of the pandemic, including a health order that barred indoor dining, which expired on May 25. “This has been a very trying number of

months for the industry. But the announcement yesterday (May 25), I think, has put some new blood into people and I think they’re quite excited about the strategy,” he said. If, by July 1, cases are low, hospitalizations declining and first vaccine doses are given to at least 70 per cent of the province, the limit on group dining will be lifted and restaurants will operate based on new safety plans.

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X Fest: Theatre Under the Trees will return to Kamloops’ Prince Charles park in August. Tickets will go on sale on July 1 and early bird pricing continues until July 15. The play itself will be presented from Aug. 3 to Aug. 21. The event is one of the first of likely many events that will re-

emerge in the city in the coming months, as COVID-19 cases fall and B.C. lays out its restart plan. Audience size will remain limited and those viewing will need to wear masks, self-assess for symptoms, physically distance and provide contact information for contact tracing, if necessary. A “relaxed” refund policy is also on offer, making it easier for those who feel unwell to stay home.

As for the entertainment, this year’s festival will feature musical Gruff, featuring an all-local cast and creative team. The play was written by Mercedes Bátiz-Benét, Judd Palmer and Brooke Maxwell. It will be directed by Tracey Power, a local and playwright herself and also the director for this production. The tale, inspired by Three Billy

Goats Gruff, tells the story of Poor Goat, Rich Goat and a goat-eating troll in a rock ‘n’ roll story about whether the grass really is greener on the other side. MUSIC IN PARK UPDATE KTW spoke to City of Kamloops special events supervisor Sean Smith to find out the fate of two Riverside Park staples: Canada Day festivities and Music in the Park.

“At this point, we don’t see any festivities happening yet in the park,” Smith said. For a second year, the city is planning a virtual event for Canada Day, with details expected soon. The fate of Music in the Park this year is not so certain. Smith said it’s too early to tell and whether or not it will happen this year is still unconfirmed.

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GROW GRANNIES GROW: The annual CanGo Grannies Plant Sale was cancelled this year due to the pandemic. The CanGo Grannies raise money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which supports grandmothers in sub-Saharan African countries who are raising their grandchildren because the children’s parents died of AIDS. Instead of the usual sale, four CanGo members held plant sales in their yards, raising nearly $5,300. — a record amount for any plant sale the Grannies have held. CanGo Grannies thanks donors: Gardengate Horticulture Program, Country Garden Greenhouse, TRU Horticulture Program, TRU Friends of the Garden and Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre.

THROUGH JUNE 4 Nominations are open for KTW’s annual Community Leader Awards. Submissions should be approximately 250 words and include information such as length of time nominee has spent in the community, specific examples of the work and/or contributions nominee has made and nominee’s community associations and memberships. Please provide references of other individuals who may be able to provide further support on the nominee’s behalf. Deadline for nominations is Friday, June 4. Nomination categories are Coach, Community Builder, Volunteer, Youth Volunteer, Mentor, Courage, Fresh Impact and Environmental Leader. The specifics on each category is online at kamloopsthisweek.com/leader-awards, where nominations can be submitted. HELP THE HOSPICE The Kamloops Hospice Association has launched raffle and 50/50 draw to raise money for the organization, which operates the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home. The raffle is for a Chevy Bolt electric vehicle, valued at $28,000. Car raffle tickets are $10 each, with a three-ticket pack for $25, an eight-ticket pack for $50. Tickets for the 50/50 raffle are $10 each, with a five-ticket pack for $25. There are 12,800 car raffle tickets and 16,000 50/50 raffle tickets for sale Ticket sales close on July 5 at 5 p.m., with the draw scheduled to take place on July 6 at 10 a.m.

GARDEN MASTERS DONATE POLLINATOR BOXES TO BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE: The Big Little Science Centre is a recipient of 10 of the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners’ Pollinator Boxes. Susan Hammond, operator of BLSC explains that the pollinator boxes will be used in the popular pollinator program, which introduces children to the wide variety of pollinators, which are key to the creation of seeds and fruits in most plants. “Children are fascinated to see bees and wasps in detail, while feeling safe. An appreciation of the natural world is developed through exploration and discovery,” Hammond said.

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KAMLOOPS KIWANIS CLUB DELIVERS FOR RAISE A READER : Roger Parkes (left) and Barry Baskin of the Kiwanis Club of Kamloops present Literacy in Kamloops’ outreach co-ordinator Fiona Clare with a cheque for $1,000. The funds are the first received in the 2021 Raise a Reader campaign and are targeted to purchase books for the Bright Red Book Bus program. The Book Bus hits the road on July 5 this year, delivering exciting new books to keep children reading over the summer.

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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. Our goal is to use this page to showcase works by various Kamloops artists, with between one and three pieces displayed. Thanks for reading Kamloops This Week and we hope this page can help ease the stress of this uncertain era in which we are living.

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THE IDEA FOR THE GRAD Mural of 2021 was to show the adventures our class accomplished and to suggest the many upcoming journeys we have yet to complete. Although our grad class had a strange final year, we were able to come together to show the importance of unity. Before the pandemic, our grad class was able to grow as individuals. We learned important skills, such as communication, teamwork, leadership and resilience. We wanted to reflect our ongoing learning and growth with the image of the path. We have finished one part of our life, but we still have many mountains to climb and many experiences to live through.

SA-HALI SECONDARY 2021 GRAD LEGACY MURAL: Artists Morgan Beatty, Rory Jakubec, Madeline Rein, Trevor Shyiak, Brenna Wassing and Emma Wilkinson.

Another important aspect of our mural is the inclusion of the Secwépemc word “tsqwtsqwetséts,” which means moving forward in life, or transitioning. This connects with our theme, but more importantly, we wanted to acknowledge we live on the ancestral lands of the Secwépemc people. Graduation will mark our final gathering before we transition into the next stage of life. While some of us will continue to live and learn close to home, many will travel or attend schools far beyond Kamloops. Regardless of the path we find ourselves on, we’ll likely never forget our years together. — Grad Legacy Mural art team

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aving celebrated another Pentecost Sunday last month, I have been reading a book, Unbelievable: Why Neither Ancient Creeds Nor the Reformation Can Produce a Living Faith Today, authored by Episcopalian Bishop John Shelby Sponge. Sponge, a sold-out contrarian of evangelical theology and practices, has published several books depicting the doom-andgloom scenarios about the current downward, even dangerous, slides of the church, predicting its soon coming end unless it gets its house in order. My own beef against the learned writer is very simple — contrary to what many believe and how many act, the church is God’s invention, not man’s. Therefore, I can think of no one more qualified to speak on the topic of the church than its inventor, Jesus himself. The New Testament Book of Acts (especially chapter 2) is the perfect place to discover God’s intention concerning the church. It’s there that we see the church birthed. It’s there that we see the infant church begin to spread its

wings and grow to become what God had designed it to be. Sure enough, as we look at the Book of Acts, the description of the early church (Acts 2:42-47) gives us a basic outline for what God intended it to be. This column is, in essence, a report card of sorts on the church, an attempt to evaluate how we are doing as we hold and value our church up against God’s standards for what the church should be. The above passage is a basic description to understanding of God’s purpose for the church. First of all, the church, in its basic form, is invisible. Those who love Jesus Christ with all their heart and live for him constitute the true church, the body of Christ. We are invisible, in that our spiritual lives cannot be directly detected by the world. In reality, we belong to the collective body of Christ, whether we are alive or whether we are in heavenly glory. A church is primarily a gathering of “saved” people. Now, we know the saved people would bring their unsaved ones to church. But there’s no guarantee that just because a person is inside a building called

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church, that they are saved. The Church is also quite visible. The world cannot detect the invisible church of real Christians. They can only see the visible church of those who profess to be Christians. I believe the Lord intended the visible church to be a testimony to the world. So, when the church gathers together, it is a testimony to the world that Christ has indeed risen and is present with it. The first local assembly, scriptures tell us, met in Jerusalem. It consisted primarily of humble people: fishermen, farmers and some well-offs. These folks had all things in common, not the normal practice by any other church in the world to follow. This form of “socialism” was practised in Jerusalem only because of tremendous number of poor people there. Acts 2:42 delineates the basic ingredient of church life. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship. The church in Jerusalem was also quite the social life of its people. It wasn’t all business. The Jerusalem congregation began in the energy of the Holy Spirit and

continued in that. Can we imagine Christianity starting in such a small place as Jerusalem? The apostles had been told, right before Christ left the Earth, that the church was to go to the uttermost parts of the world. The most basic practice to be carried out in the church is to teach sound doctrines. That’s the reason the church gathers together. The church does not gather to feed the poor or to organize soup kitchens, though these are good outreaches. Neither is the church on the Earth to raise funds, to present programs, entertain or to give weekly devotionals. People are not to go to church to hear a pastor’s opinion, to listen to tearjerking illustrations as they play on our emotion. The priority of the church is to teach the Word of God. Many preachers water down the message of the church and the word of God because of the pressure to do so. To counteract it, Apostle Paul advised his protégé Titus: “You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine.” It is sad to see today that instead of teaching the Bible and sound doctrines, preach-

ers are standing up and talking about their own stuff. That’s all the more reason why the church should teach sound doctrines and allow the Holy Spirit to do something with it in the lives of the listeners (as also in the preachers themselves). If the purity of the church is to be protected, then its leaders must be faithful to the Word of God and not just dabble in social gospels, a lot of which is good, but they not ultimately profitable. All ministers of the gospel are answerable to Christ for how faithfully they nurture and protect the flock. If they are to become spiritually mature, the flock have to be taught — and they are taught as the preachers/teachers preach from all of Scriptures (2 Tim. 2:24-25; 3:1417; 4:1-2). Narayan Mitra is pastor of Merritt Baptist Church. His email address is merrittbaptist@gmail.com. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com. Please include a very short bio and a photo.

Places of worship prepping for indoor services SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

Some places of worship in Kamloops have begun planning or intend to hold indoor worship services following changes to the province’s guidelines, while others will continue online and outdoor services. The new guidelines, which do not apply to funerals, baptisms or weddings when they are held on their own, mean that up to 50 people can gather for an indoor worship service. Funerals and baptisms are allowed with the same limit if they are held as a part of the regular service. Participants must be spaced two metres apart, unless they are from the same household, masks must be worn, participants must pre-register and social gatherings should not occur at the venue after services. New guidelines for outdoor services have similar limits and guidelines, except that masks only

need to be worn until seated. Among the churches, which planned to return immediately, with services this past weekend were Oasis Church, First Baptist Church of Kamloops and Dallas Barnhartvale Baptist Church. The Kamloops Gurdwara Sahib (Sikh Temple) also planned on inviting people back for in-person services indoors. Gurdwara president Dalbir Singh Gill said only live-streamed services had been offered due to pandemic-related health orders prohibiting in-person indoor services. He said people will be happy to return within the limits and with precautions. “We have enough room for 50 people and we can have the safe distance and everything,” Gill said. But not all places of worship are planning an immediate return. Some are thriving on their previously adapted services, though still not operating near full capacity. Summit Drive Church lead pastor David Fields told KTW the

church will continue its current operations, which include a variety of outdoor services and an indoor kids’ ministry, for at least a few more weeks. “We can host more people with the outdoor service, and our kids’ ministry is a real priority, and they’re well set up to do their stuff inside the building,” he said, noting services for children have been allowed to continue indoors. Fields said pre-pandemic, the church would see between 600 and 650 people between its three Sunday services. Currently, the church is accommodating an average of about 250 people with the walk-in option held on the church’s lawn and the drivein option, during which 50 vehicles can be accommodated “and however many people the seat belts can hold,” Fields said, noting the church’s live streams also still get views in the hundreds each week. “We’re not in a rush to get back inside the building. We’re going to assess that over the next month.”

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The B.C. Lions hired Rick Campbell in December of 2019. Campbell, head coach and co-general manager of the CFL club, spoke to KTW on the weekend, covering a wide range of topics ahead of his first training camp with the team. Camp is likely to begin on July 10 at Hillside Stadium. Below is the question-andanswer session with Campbell. It has been edited for length. More of the interview can be seen on today’s (June 2) episode of Kamloops Last Week, this newspaper’s weekly video podcast, which can be found on YouTube.

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KTW: It’s been three years since the Lions have had a playoff game. They haven’t had a winning record since 2016. How important is it to get into the playoffs in Year 1 and put this club back on a winning path? Rick Campbell: That’s what we are in it for. I hope we all have the attitude of you go into every year going in to win the Grey Cup. The West Division is very competitive. But I see no reason, with the players we have and the coaches we have and the support we have, that we can’t throw our hat in the ring and be competitive right away.

and he can remember the old days and your dad [former Edmonton Eskimos’ head coach Hugh Campbell], and he didn’t exactly like your dad. He might have been Public Enemy No. 1 in B.C. for football fans. What’s it like coming full circle and becoming head coach of the Lions and having that history? RC: The good news about people not liking people in sports and rivalries is it means the teams were good, and that’s all good stuff for me. I respect the past and the history and I know it real well. I’m a CFL lifer, so to speak, but I’m making my own way and doing my own thing and I’m excited to be a part of the Lions.

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for a while. We’re both from the state of Washington. I’ve never worked with him, though, directly. I’m excited that I get that opportunity. I think he’s a genuine person, a good guy. Obviously, he’s a good quarterback, but part of being a good quarterback is being able to relate to the people on the team. He does a really good job of that. KTW: A lot of people in this province are excited about another quarterback on the roster, Nathan Rourke [of Victoria]. Will we get to see Nathan Rourke this season? RC: I really like Nathan. He was in the previous year’s draft and we drafted him high for a reason. He’s going to be able to come in and compete right away, so we’ll see what he’s got.

KTW: An XFL merger, if that was to happen, what’s your stance on the rules of the game and how the game should be played? RC: There is even a lot of stuff happening in the NFL right now that wouldn’t have happened 15, 20 years ago, like small, fast receivers and athletic quarterbacks. Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson aren’t playing in the NFL 15, 20 years ago. They’re playing in the CFL. It just shows you the CFL has had a huge influence on football and it’s been the exciting part of football, which is an open game with fast players that can make plays. I sure hope that whatever happens with that, a ton of CFL concepts are in there, not only for tradition, but also because I think it makes the product exciting.

KTW: You mention down south in the NFL. There has been some divisiveness that has resulted from vaccinations and team stances. Is there a team stance on vaccinations and is that something you’re concerned about? RC: I don’t think it’s going to be a divisive issue. We’ve actually had a couple seminars with our players. I think it’s up to each individual, but we tell the guys that are hesitant about it or have concerns to make sure you do all the homework — medical advice, doctors — and really get good information, so you can make a proper decision for yourself. We’re not going to mandate it on anyone. But I sure hope people do all the homework they can do. If you’re going to be in the business of pro sports, with large groups of people and travelling, it sure looks like vaccines are going to help that cause. KTW: We’ll end with a softball. BClions.com tells me you’ve done the Grouse Grind a few times and you enjoy checking out local breweries, as well. Have you had a chance to learn about the hiking trails here in Kamloops? They’re world class, and I think we have five breweries, along with wineries and distilleries. Any chance during the small amount of off-time you have, you might check some of that out? RC: I will definitely do it. I’d like some advice. I’m an outdoors type of guy, so always up for a beer and a hike, usually the hike before the beer. I definitely want to check that out.

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Jenn Jackson’s trust in Catharine Pendrel, Keith Wilson and the Kamloops mountain biking community is paying off on the World Cup circuit. The 26-year-old Barrie, Ont., product moved last spring to the Tournament Capital, eager to learn under Olympic bronze medallist Pendrel and Wilson, who is Pendrel’s coach and husband. “I was in a bit of a slump last spring, so when this idea to move west struck me it was more of a ‘why not?’ decision,” said Jackson, who works as a mechanic at Spoke Bike and Ski. “I think the riding in Kamloops, the terrain and variety of trails has really enhanced my confidence and comfort jumping onto World Cup tracks here in Europe.” Jackson, whose first full

ANDY VATHIS PHOTO Jenn Jackson smiling on a muddy day in May at a World Cup mountain biking event in Nové Město na Moravě, Czech Republic.

cross-country Olympic women’s elite World Cup season came in 2019, posted the best result of her World Cup career on May 16 in Nové Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic, finishing 26th. She placed 38th at the first stop on the 2021 World Cup circuit on May 9 in Albstadt, Germany. Pendrel is a six-time national champion, two-time

world champion. three-time overall World Cup champion, Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Pan Am Games silver medallist. “Being around someone who has been to the very top of the sport and had an entire career there is mind blowing, but also somehow normalizes having ambitions to be a world-class cyclist, which I’ve struggled to

feel justified in myself,” Jackson said. Pendrel, who is working back to form after giving birth to daughter Dara on Jan. 26, placed 23rd on May 16 in the Czech Republic and 52nd on May 9 in Germany. The 40-year-old rider’s results were good enough to seal her position for Team Canada at the postponed 2020 Olympic Summer Games, which are scheduled to run this year in Tokyo, from July 23 to Aug. 8. The event will mark Pendrel’s fourth Olympic Games. “In training, I log way more vertical metres than I did back home,” Jackson said. “On some of the first rides I did here last spring, I nearly expired trying to keep up with Catharine and Keith on the climbs. Now, if I’m having a good day, sometimes I try to repay the favour.” Pendrel and Jackson are in Leogang, Austria, preparing for World Cup and European series races, the next of which is the

third of six stops on the World Cup circuit, with the event slated to run from June 11 to June 13 in Leogang. This year, Jackson has her eyes on a top-20 World Cup finish and winning the Canadian national championship, which is scheduled for October in Baie Saint Paul, Que. Recent results have Jackson in good standing to compete at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, which will run from Aug. 25 to Aug. 29 in Val di Sole, Italy. Reaching the World Cup podium and qualifying for the Olympics are among longerterm goals. “In sport, we often say it takes a village to support an athlete on their way to the top and I really can’t express how fortunate I feel to have their mentorship, perspective and friendship, along with the rest of the cycling community I’ve grown to know through working at Spoke,” Jackson said.

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does not cover other expenses. The parent and how to make decisions. Cadets make sponsoring committee raises funds to provide valuable contributions to Canadian society on a extra opportunities, supplies, locations and daily basis in terms of environmental, recruitment costs for the cadets. “I really enjoy being citizenship and community activities. The 204 Black Maria Royal Cadets are not part of the Canadian able to lead fellow Canadian Air Cadet Squadron peers and cadets. Forces, nor is there any expectation has about 50 youth participants. After four years for them to join the military. Cadets are encouraged to you move through The 204 Royal Canadian Air Cadet the ranks and lead Squadron’s main goal is to raise become active, responsible other cadets -- it funds for a permanent squadron members of their communities. They learn valuable life and work teaches leadership home to help them to serve our skills like teamwork, leadership, skills.” –Sergeant de community as they have for the last Jong, air cadet and 79 years in the Kamloops area. and citizenship. Cadets also grade 10 student reap the personal benefits of During COVID-19, the cadets increased self-confidence and are unable to meet in person and physical fitness, learning how to take initiative, fundraise for the squadron. Meanwhile,

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Heard it through the grapevine, but is it true?

was at the boat launch at Pass Lake near Kamloops with a friend a couple of weeks ago. We were unloading my boat when a truck rolled through. A fellow hopped out to have a look. We chatted. “The lake totally winterkilled this year, you know,” he said, just before leaving. “Completely dead.” My friend and I looked at each other with dismay. That would explain why there were no other trucks in the parking area, we thought. Pass Lake is a very popular fishing lake and it is rare to see the lake empty of anglers, especially in May, when the season is peak. They all must have heard. My friend sent a text message to an experienced angler we both trust. Yep, totally dead, our trusted friend confirmed. My friend and I started conjuring a Plan B. Where else could we go that was nearby? No point in fishing a dead lake. Just then, we heard a splash in the water 40 yards off the shore and looked to see the ripples left by a jumping fish. Completely dead? Hmmm. We decided to give the lake a try. Within 20 minutes, my friend hooked a bright, silver four-pound rainbow on a small leech. Several minutes later, I caught one almost the same size. Through the rest of the day, we hooked several more 12- to 20-inch fat silver trout in a lake that had supposedly died through the winter because of lack of oxygen.

ROBERT KOOPMANS The Outdoor

NARRATIVE It wasn’t easy fishing. The fish were hard to tempt despite an abundant hatch of chironomids, but the fact is, we caught fish. I’ve had far worse days of fishing in lakes stuffed with trout, so catching the fish we did in a lake that was reportedly dead amounted to a significant victory. Not a bad day. The experience made me realize how closely anglers follow the fishing grapevine. It’s a powerful social network that anglers trust almost blindly. The mere mention from a fellow angler that Pass Lake was dead was enough to have us preparing to move, with no further evidence required. It was said, it must be true. Even the appearance of the jumping trout almost was not enough. Had my boat still been on the top of my Jeep, I’m sure we would have chalked that splash up to a fluke and moved somewhere else.

It is not hard to find other examples of the grapevine in action. A week or so ago, I got a tip that Roche Lake was “red-hot.” Epic fishing to be found. Wow. That’s the kind of tip anglers live for. I loaded the boat and headed up on a Sunday morning. I was a bit late to get going and when I arrived, I found the parking area around the boat launch so crammed with trucks and trailers that there was barely room to turn around. I’ve never seen the lake so busy. I don’t doubt the grapevine had been humming hard about Roche Lake for a few days and everyone with interest in fishing had likely heard about it. I left the lake for other destinations. That kind of close-quarters fishing isn’t something I particularly enjoy. I didn’t

find out if Roche Lake was truly red-hot or not. Of course, there is nothing inherently wrong with anglers sharing information to or acting on the buzz from the fishing grapevine. Getting helpful information from others who share our interests is a great way to preserve resources. No one wants to waste truck gas and good fishing hours for no reason. But there is a risk in letting the grapevine make all our decisions for us or sharing too much. For starters, it concentrates anglers in an astounding fashion. Roche Lake was a prime example. Roche is the kind of lake that seems to withstand heavy pressure, but not all lakes are similar. Smaller lakes that see a heavy influx of people in a short period will likely suffer. Even catch-and-

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release fishing still kills fish. As well — and perhaps most importantly — we lose the self-satisfaction that comes from figuring out for ourselves where the good fishing might be. When you use the grapevine as your only tool for location decision-making, you are always indebted to someone else. In contrast, it’s incredibly satisfying to pick a lake you have heard nothing about, go there at a time when you think it might be good to fish and catch trout. If you do so, there is also a good chance you will share the lake with just a few other people, or maybe no one else at all. Will you rush to share your newfound secret with others, perhaps putting at risk a fishing experience likely made better by the lack of pressure? Well, I guess that’s up to you. I know I don’t mind passing on that Pass Lake has fish in it, despite reports of a complete winterkill. It’s a lake that can handle the attention. I’ve found a couple of other lakes this spring, however, that I intend to keep to myself. They are small lakes and the fishing was darned good. Sorry, folks, there is only so much I am prepared to share.

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©2019 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act. • Serving Kamloops since 1991

306 - 970 Lorne Street - Park Place has it all - gym, heated pool, sauna, hot tub, showers, pool table & amenities room, outdoor patio & BBQ, library, wine making room, workshop, wharf, beautiful gardens, secure underground parking, car wash, bike storage, storage locker, gated. Within walking distance of downtown, city parks, walking/cycling trails. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom 898 square foot apartment is immaculate & move in ready. Southwest exposure, covered sun deck, 1 parking space. $459,900

2504 Sunset Drive - Unique opportunity, this ranch style home of 1,703 sf is on a C4 zoned lot in East Valleyview. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, double garage + storage shed and ample parking on the fully fenced yard. $569,900

798 7th street - Pride of ownership shows throughout this centrally located North Kamloops home. This would make a lovely family home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, partially finished basement and nice fully fenced yard. Within close proximity to schools, parks, rivers trail, shopping & conveniences. 2 wood burning fireplaces, single carport + room for additional vehicles. Nice upper level deck for summer enjoyment.$549,900

8 - 2171 Van Horne - Commanding views from this 1 owner 5 year old 2 storey townhome in Aberdeen are sure to please. Main floor has it all including master bedroom with beautiful ensuite and laundry. 2nd floor features 1 bedroom, den & storage plus 4 piece bathroom. High ceilings, quartz counter tops, engineered hardwood flooring, upgraded lighting package, stainless appliances & window coverings are just some of the quality features. $630,000

301 - 429 St. Paul Street - This is the sweet spot for downtown living. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom with in unit laundry, north east facing covered balcony, step saver kitchen with 4 appliances & under cabinet lighting, storage locker on same floor, 1 underground secure parking. Building amenities include elevator, intercom, mail room, rooftop terrace with BBQ, amenities room, bike storage, rentals allowed, hot water included in strata of $269.39/mth. OFFERED at $329,800

11-6000 Valley Drive - What a wonderful opportunity to purchase a one-owner townhome in the heart of Sun Peaks Village. Morrisey & Orient Express lifts out your door and village square a 10 minute walk. This 2 storey townhouse has 1,052 sf of living space with 2 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. Purchase price includes furniture and household items. Strata $476/mth, taxes $2,960/ yr. Outdoor recreation right out your door, now that’s living! $759,900

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2356 Dunrobin Place - 1 owner home with lovely north views, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. A great family home with main floor laundry, nook off kitchen, family and games room down, plus 2 car garage on quiet cul-de-sac. $689,900

1712 North River Drive - Sellers are on the move. Occupancy can be mid-july if needed. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home is centrally located in batchelor heights. The lot size is approx 10,000 + sq. Ft. The main floor has an open design. The kitchen and dining area have access to the fenced yard and overlook the living area with f/p and access to large covered deck. The lower level has a spacious rec-room, family room with f/p laundry room and utility room with access to single car attached garage. The asking price is reflective on updates needed on interior and exterior. ASKING $549,900

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North Kamloops

405-120 VERNON AVENUE $279,900 • MLS®161766 • Immaculate top floor 1 bedroom + Den, 1 bathroom unit in The Willows (55+) • 1 small pet allowed with strata approval, no rentals allowed • Quick possession possible

South Kamloops

Sahali

303-550 LORNE STREET $419,900 • MLS®162128

19-2046 ROBSON PLACE $499,900 • MLS®162282 • Centrally located 3 bedrooms 3 bathroom townhouse in Sahali Ridge Estates • Nicely updated throughout • Pets and rentals allowed with strata permission

• Centrally located 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo/apartment in Pioneer Landing with over 1400 sq ft on 2 levels • Includes storage locker, 1 parking stall, and 2 sundecks • Quick possession possible

North Aberdeen

North Westsyde

6-2020 VAN HORNE DRIVE • $549,900 • MLS®162283

950 SICAMORE DRIVE • $549,900 • MLS®162288

• Immaculate and detached 2+1 bedroom 3 bathroom bareland strata • Level entry rancher style with double garage and panoramic views • 2 pets allowed with no size restriction, no rentals allowed

• Great starter or investment property in this 2 bedrooms 2 bathroom home • Close to schools, recreation, and shopping • Great family home and area

North Kamloops

tobiano

385 CHERRY AVENUE • $589,900 • MLS®161771

#4-175 HOLLOWAY DRIVE • $649,900 • MLS®161869

• Well maintained original 1 owner home with 3+1 bedroom 2 bathrooms • Very central location close to all amenities • Quick possession possible

• Beautifully maintained unit in Lakestar with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Stunning views of Kamloops Lake • Pet & rental friendly with restrictions

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SUDOKU FUN BY THE NUMBERS

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to puzzles

ANSWERS

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WEEKLY COMICS

ARCTIC CIRCLE by Alex Hallatt

PARDON MY PLANET by Vic Lee

BABY BLUES

SHOE by Gary Brookins & Susie Macnelly

by Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

ZITS by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman

by Chris Browne

WEEKLY HOROSCOPES

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

You feel most comfortable when things are organized, Aries. However, flexibility is handy as well, and sometimes things may not be in order as much as you like. Adapting is key.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, once you get into a groove, you will find that many of your tasks are much easier to manage. Keep plugging and you’ll hit your stride soon enough.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, sometimes it may seem like the smallest issue is suddenly a major mountain that you must scale. Change your approach and you’ll soon realize you can handle anything.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

LIBRA

Many things may come to you more easily than usual, Cancer. Ride this wave of ease that has fallen into your lap. Enjoy the break that comes with it as well.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

JUNE 2 - JUNE 8, 2021 - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, don’t focus too much on emotions this week. Instead, put all of your energy into intellectual musings, which will help you complete a project in the days ahead.

SCORPIO

You can get far with minimal effort this week, Leo. Simply set your sights on an end goal, and before you know it you will reach that destination.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

- Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, even with the frenzy of activity around you, try not to be overwhelmed by the situation. Your first reaction may be to fly off the handle. Keep it together.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Virgo, check your messages frequently this week, as someone needs to get in touch with you. He or she may have some news that can change your course.

Consider calling up an old friend or a former romantic partner who has the potential to stir up some passion inside of you, Sagittarius. More excitement is on the horizon.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 Capricorn, this is one of those weeks when you get sidetracked at seemingly every turn, Capricorn. Don’t be too hard on yourself about the delays.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, embrace some difficult tasks this week. These projects will make you appreciate the value of hard work and put simpler tasks in perspective.

PISCES

- Feb 19/Mar 20

This is your week to make short work of chores, Pisces. You may be lacking patience, but everything will get done, especially if you ask for help.

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LISTINGS

DEADLINES

REGULAR RATES

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Wednesday Issues

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Lost Lost: Natural Buckalder Walking Cane. It is varnished and has initials P.Z. burned in under crook handle. Reward. 778-471-3223.

Personals

EARN EXTRA $$$ KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462

Antiques Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30. Cedar Hope Chest $400. Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250-3728177.

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 “DOZING LYNX” Robert Bateman 30 3/4”h x 43 1/2W Forest Green mat & dark green frame $250. 250-578-7776 “Power of One” Magnificent creation by John Banovich 43”hx50”wide brown wooden frame. $500 Firm 250-578-7776

Bicycles Trek Crossrip Road Bike. Like new. Paid $1950 Asking $1300. 250-5720753.

For Sale - Misc 2 - Portable A/C units for windows. $200-$250. 250-312-3902. 6pc patio set. $350. 6pc Bedroom set $695. Entertainment centre. $175. 250-374-8285. Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?

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

No Businesses, Based on 3 lines Merchandise, vehicles, trailers, RV’s, boats, ATV’s, furniture, etc. $ 3500 Tax not included Some restrictions apply

Tax not included

For Sale - Misc

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Auctions

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No Businesses, Based on 3 lines Houses, condos, duplexes, suites, etc. (3 months max) $ 5300 Add an extra line to your ad for $10 Scheduled for one month at a time. Customer must call to reschedule. Tax not included. Some restrictions apply

Auctions

AUCTION

ONLINE AGM June 24, 2021 RSVP bcicf.ca Advertisements should be read on the first publication day. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the first insertion. It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertising shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

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Call our Classiﬁed Department for details! 250-371-4949 Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $17,000/obo 250-3766607.

Fuel tanks - 1-300 gal and 2-100gal on stands. $300. 250-672-9712 or 250-819-9712. Eagle coffee tables $100, beige rugs $100. 250374-8285. Pressure washer $100. Battery charger $100. 48” table saw. $200. Angle grinder $100. 250-3748285. Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650.

Furniture 8ft Antique Couch $900. Couch & matching chairs $200. 250-374-1541. Diningroom table w/8chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $800. 250-374-8933. Exec desk dark finish $200. Teak corner cabinet $100, Custom oak cabinet $200. 250-8517687.

Plants / Shrubs / Trees Scotch Pine trees smaller ponderosa in pots 2ft (50) $10 each obo 250376-6607

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

Garage Sales

DOWNTOWN Sat, June 5th. 9-2pm. 432 St. Paul St. inside at the back in bsmt. Tools, plants, purses, shoes, pictures in frames by local artists, brass items, lamps, fans, jewelry, lots of unique items. Covid Rules Apply. SUN RIVERS Sat, June 5th. 9:30am-1:30pm. 1637 Golf Ridge Way. Hshld items, large selection of ladies clothing casual to professional and shoes. Covid Rules Apply.

Dodd

ON-SITE • ON-LINE (TIMED)

ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, JUNE 5 STARTS CLOSING 9:00 AM

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Acting on the instructions of the Executors, Dodds will auction the Equipment, Tools, Furniture & Misc Items. PARTIAL LIST INCLUDES: Case 580 Super M 4x4 Extendahoe Backhoe, John Deere 4110 Tractor 4x4, 2016 GMC Ext Cab 4x4 Pickup - Only 51,889 Kms, Gas Cut Off Saw, Tool Boxes, 2 - 8x8 Storage Containers, Miller 210 Welder, Generator, Pressure Washer, Large Selection of Woodworking Tools Including 25” Sheet Sander, Bandsaws, Table Saws, Dust Collection Unit, Hand Tools, Clamps, Hardware, Exotic Wood, Oxy/Act Welding Set, Tile Saw, Tidy Tanks, Grow Light Bulbs & Ballasts, Tandem Axle Flat Deck Trailer, Hydraulic Hammer / Breaker for Backhoe or Excavator, 3pt Hitch 5’ Rotottiller, 3pt Hitch 4’ Mower, 3pt Hitch Log Splitter, BBQ, Furniture, Garden Items, Slab Rock, Freezer, Small Kitchen Appliances, Paint Sprayer, Plus Much More. On-Site Viewing: Thursday, June 3 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday, June 4 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Concrete Services

$1250 - 3 lines or less BONUS (pick up only): • 2 large Garage Sale Signs • Instructions

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

Tax not included

Concrete Services

Luigi s Luigi’s SMALL

CONCRETE JOBS

BRICKS, BLOCKS, PAVERS, SIDEWALKS + PRUNING

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

250.851.5079 • 250.554.1018 Farm Services

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE

Real Estate

Real Estate Partners Wanted Retired gent, very honest, seeks a couple of partners to buy a house in Kamloops, with a small bottom suite for myself, on a 5 year term. I have a good down payment. Att: retired ladies or young couples, etc. Phone Norm 1-250-545-2755 (3pm-7pm) Apartments / Condos for Rent

Commercial

Logan Lake bachelor suites 30mins to hospital. $600/mo. includes internet, hydro, partially furnished. Gord 250-5239433.

CHOOSE LOCAL

S/Shore. Avail June 15th. clean, quiet 1bdrm. N/S. $900 incld heat, laundry. 250-573-2625, 778-2204142.

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Houses For Rent

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Furnished4bdr&denIdeal Corporate/Crewnsp2blks RIH$4100. 250-214-0909

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HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. July 3rd and 4th. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L June 20th. Sunday. P r o f e s s i o n a l outdoorsman and Master Instructor: Bill 250-376-7970

RVs / Campers / Trailers

Farm Services

Bid Online or Absentee Bids Accepted 3311 - 28 Avenue • Subjectwww.doddsauction. to additions & deletions com

Photos & link to sales @ doddsauction.com

Classes & Courses

Handyperson

No Job Too Small. Friendly Service. 15 years exp. Guaranteed. References.

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

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

Call: 250-371-4949

*Some conditions & restrictions apply. Private party only (no businesses).

Automotive Tires

778-999-4158

www.danshandymanservices.net Handyman for hire. One call for all your handyman needs. Carpentry, drywall, painting, renovations, sheds, decks and fences and more. Free Estimates. Blaine 250851-6055.

Lawn & Garden Reliable Gardener. 30 yrs experience. Cleanups & pruning. Call 250312-3986.

Renos & Home Improvement Renovations on construction, complete interior and exterior projects. Free estimates. 250-2626337.

Security

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Pirelli P7 Cinturato Run Flat tires on 17 “ BMW M series rims. $ 850.00. 250-819-0863. WE will pay you to exercise!

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Parts & Accessories Flat Deck 8ft long x 7ft wide. 40” high for overhead loads. $350. 250577-3155.

Utility Trailers

RS5 Audi winter studded snow tires and wheels over 90% tread $1388.00 Call 250 319-8784

Motorcycles

Legal / Public Notices WITNESS Silver Dodge Ram road raging Mitsubishi black four door. From Vicars Road to 384 Exit to Dallas on May 26, 2021. 236-597-3386.

6ft x 4ft utility trailer 29” deep, 15” tires, spare. Top and side access, water tight. Boat rack. $600. 250-579-5880

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

All aluminum cargo trailer 7ftx14ft. $12,000/firm. Like new. 250-719-3539.

Legal / Public Notices

2015 HD Electra Glide Ultra Ltd. Deep Jade, 30135kms, Project Rushmore. Added features. $23,995.00 250-828-8994.

Legal / Public Notices

FIND HELP FOR YOUR PROJECTS

Legal / Public Notices

Monday, June May 3,15, 2021 Tuesday, 2021 2:00 2:00p.m. P.M.

Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipal Council gives notice that it will hold a Public meeting Via Zoom and livestreamed on Facebook to review the proposed amendments to the Development Cost Charges Bylaw as part of the Regular Council meeting. The ﬂoor will be opened for public input.

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

The draft bylaw is available on our website under ‘Draft Bylaws’. Zoom access requests, questions, comments and feedback can be forwarded to admin@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca

Seen in Kamloops awhile ago a 1957 or 1958 Dodge or Fargo. Does anyone know where it is now? 250-542-6855.

www.sunpeaksmunicipality.ca

Sports & Imports

TIME TO DECLUTTER? ask us about our

1990 Jaguar Red. leather, 4-door, A/C, Power everything. 142,597kms, $2200.00 250-851-0209.

RUN TILL SOLD SPECIAL

Packages start at $35

Sports Utilities & 4x4’s

Non-business ads only • Some restrictions apply

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250�371�4949 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD. Fully loaded. 5 passenger 2 row seating. C/W winters on rims, trailer hitch. 249,000kms. $9,500.00 250-319-5911

Trucks - 4WD 1998 Chev 4x4 (181K) plus 12’ boat, electric loader, Minn-kota motor, near new tires. Prefer not to separate items. $7500, contact for pics/details. 250-376-8726.

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The District of Logan Lake, situated 60 kilometers south of Kamloops, is accepting applications for the position of Bylaw Enforcement/Animal Control Officer. Under the direction of the Director of Corporate Affairs, the Bylaw Enforcement/Animal Control Officer fulfills the District s responsibilities related to bylaw enforcement and animal control, including dealing with bylaw enforcement issues, issuance of tickets, legal representation on the District s behalf, patrols and pickup of stray animals, animal care, and operation of the impoundment facility. Qualified Applicants should possess Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement & Investigative Skills Level 1, and have a proven history work with animals and livestock; Demonstrated computer experience, preferably in a Windows environment and with Word and Excel; Ability to work independently and to complete tasks and assignments; Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with District employees and the public; Strong written and oral communication skills; and a valid Class 5 B.C. Drivers License. This is a part-time position with an approximate 15-hour work week, with the ability to be called out during evening and weekend hours as required. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter to Melisa Miles, Director of Corporate Affairs, at mmiles@loganlake.ca no later than 4:00 pm on June 17, 2021. Melisa Miles Director of Corporate Affairs District of Logan Lake P: 250-523-6225 ext. 230 F: 250-523-6678 Email: mmiles@loganlake.ca

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Certified Education Assistant Interpreter School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is currently accepting applications for a CEA Interpreter (ASL). The Interpreter will provide service for the deaf and hard of hearing child(ren) in School District No. 73. The incumbent must have a demonstrated understanding of language implications for the education of deaf and hard of hearing students and competency in adapting to various signing styles along the communication continuum. The Interpreter is expected to possess the knowledge and ability to translate and interpret, in sign language, the language complexities of the classroom(s) at a level consistent with student(s) cognitive and academic needs. The incumbent will be required to provide technical, manual and/or hands on support to students and teachers while organizing and participating in instruction for deaf/hard of hearing student(s). Work is varied in that it could involve working with students and/or teachers as either part of a classroom team or providing District support in their area of expertise. Qualifications: • Grade 12 supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years post-secondary education in a recognized program in the field employed: • Certification in American Sign Language and Interpretive Study. • Qualified to interpret/transcribe as evidenced by a screening committee comprised of the deaf/blind community members at a paraprofessional interpreter/ transcriber level. Applications should include proof of Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters (WAVLI) Certification. If you have the above qualifications, please submit your written application by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021 to makeafuture.ca/Kamloops-thompson. Deadline to apply: Friday, June 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

HVAC-R TECHNICIAN KAMLOOPS

Rocky Mountaineer is the world’s largest privately owned luxury passenger rail service. We are committed to living our values: Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes. Seeking two dynamic HVAC-R Technicians to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. • Competitive wage • Full benefits • Annual complimentary train travel • RRSP matching • STIP program • Start with 3 weeks vacation • Work/life balance Qualifications: Completion of Red Seal HVAC-R , Red Seal Qualification in Refrigeration, Gasfitter’s Certificate (Class C or B) Check out this opportunity and more on rockymountaineer.com/careers

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JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN Zimmer GM is seeking motivated and professional team players to join our organization and drive the success of our company. We are seeking a journeyman technician to work with our team of dedicated professionals. We provide: • On-going GM factory training • Up-to-date tooling and equipment • Ability to earn well above average salary in our busy service department • Benefits including short term and long-term disability, extended medical plans • Opportunity to work in a team environment with many technicians that have 20 plus years at Zimmer GM Job Specifications: • Journeyman technician with Red Seal • Be comfortable work shop manual flow charts • Have extensive knowledge of HVAC, engine/drivetrain, emissions, cooling, exhaust, brakes, steering and electronic systems • Use OEM diagnostic equipment and computers and other testing devices • Able to work independently with minimal supervision • History of working on GM vehicles an asset • Work cooperatively with service advisors • At times interact with customers politely and professionally • Return all warranty parts to parts department • Valid B.C. drivers license • Able to multi-task If you are looking for an advancement in career, please forward your resume in confidence to David Dryburgh: ddryburgh@mbkamloops.com Job Type: Full-time Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $60,190.00-$90,000.00 per year COVID-19 considerations: Zimmer Auto Group follows all provincial mandated Covid protocols

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Additional Lawyer for Solicitor Law Practice 1 to 3 years experience preferred. Excellent Salary & Benefits for qualified applicants. Send Resume to: Roger Webber Webber Law #209 – 1211 Summit Drive Kamloops, BC V2C 5R9 roger@webberlaw.ca tel: (250) 851-0100 fax: (250) 851-0104

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Commercial Transportation Mechanic School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is currently accepting applications for a Commercial Transportation Mechanic in Kamloops. Under the limited supervision of the Mechanic Foreman and/ or Manager of Transportation, the incumbent is required to perform a variety of skilled tasks at the Journeyman level related to the mechanic trade. Work is varied and requires independent judgement and initiative supplemented by technical expertise. Qualifications: • Grade 12 supplemented by full qualifications at the Journeyman level. • Must possess a valid Mechanic’s TQ certificate plus five years’ proven previous work experience in the mechanic field. • Must possess a valid Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate. • Valid B.C. Class 2 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement. • Must be physically able to perform all duties of the position. Applications should include, but are not limited to, the following information: • Work history • Indication of a valid Class 2 driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement If you have the above qualifications, please submit your written application by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021 to makeafuture.ca/Kamloops-thompson, or to: Sherry Kristjanson, Manager of Transportation School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) 710 McGill Road Kamloops BC V2C 0A2 E-mail to skristjanson@sd73.bc.ca Deadline to apply: Friday, June 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

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Experience preferred but not essential. Excellent Salary & Benefits for qualified applicants. Send Resume to: Roger Webber Webber Law #209 – 1211 Summit Drive Kamloops, BC V2C 5R9 roger@webberlaw.ca tel: (250) 851-0100 fax: (250) 851-0104

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In Loving Memory of

Patti (Lowe) McDougall

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August 1959 - June 2019

Terry Green

January 28 1954 – June 6, 2019

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In Loving Memory of Walter Werstiuk March 1931 May 2020

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Reginald Glenn Pointer Reginald (Reg) Pointer of Kamloops, BC passed away peacefully on May 20, 2021, with Tracey by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Tracey, sons David, Shawn and Clifford (Francine). He also leaves his sister Yvonne Duke (Joe) to cherish his memory. He is predeceased by parents Herbert and Maude Pointer, sister Peggy McEwan, brother Bert and daughter Charmaine.

In our 35 years together, I came to understand everything about you. It’s been 2 years since you have moved on to whatever comes next and I think I understand you better, thanks for staying in touch. I worry about stuff, way more than I used too, I worried that if it works you have contact with other people that passed you may have contact with the one that gave you scares that last a lifetime, then I thought if you have contact with him you would also have contact with the ones that loved you and would stand beside you, Bobby Lowe, Tom Watson, Garry Dumma, Rene Perry, Dad McDougall and Ian McDougall (you never met Ian but I know he would ﬁnd a way to be by your side). You have a good circle. In the note you left me to ﬁnd after you passed you wrote that God put me in front of you, I’m not much for cosmic destiny but maybe in this case you were right and things unfolded as they were meant to, it gives me some peace.

We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday And the days before that too, We think of you in silence We often speak your name All we have are memories And your picture in a frame Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts

I miss you

Love always, Terry’s family

Your loving husband always, Ron.

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It’s been a long and lonely year without you. All we have is memories of the years we had together. Good moments that we shared, we didn’t have to tell each other how much we really cared. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one can ever ﬁll. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts. Your Loving Family

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Never afraid of hard work, Reg worked a myriad of jobs at the Post Office, steel mill, dry cleaners, driving delivery vans and even slinging beer at the Regina Legion in between jobs. He was happiest when he was driving bus and worked several seasons with Greyhound Bus Lines in Regina and Cache Creek. He also worked for any bus company that would hire him and spent several winters bussing junior hockey teams around Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The family moved to BC in 1967, where Reg continued to work for Greyhound out of Cache Creek. In 1971 he worked for a spell as a transit driver for BC Hydro in Vancouver and in 1973 joined the Workers’ Compensation Board in Richmond as a driver and attendant at the Rehabilitation Centre. There he met Tracey in 1979 and in 1981, they moved to Kamloops and married in September. He immediately was hired by the School District to drive school bus and finished his career as a janitor at South Sahali Elementary School in 1996. Reg was a very talented man; singing with the men’s barbershop chorus and Happy Choristers and acting in several plays and musicals in town. He also painted, and everyone who knew him knew how much he loved to dance. Tracey and Reg were lucky enough to travel extensively, taking seven months to travel across Canada and down to the southern US in their RV in 2000-2001. They also travelled to Cuba, Europe and Australia and returned to England several times as both have English roots. In December 2016, Reg suffered a stroke and other medical complications and descended into vascular dementia. He was home for almost three years, but in May 2019, was moved to Ponderosa Lodge, where he received outstanding care and was loved by the wonderful staff. Tracey would like to thank Dr. Robert Thomasse, The Alzheimer’s Society of Kamloops and the nurses and caregivers at Ponderosa Lodge for the excellent and loving care he received. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society at https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en

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Rte 3 – 2402-2595 Young Ave, - 38 p. Rte 4 – 727-795 Crestline St, 24122741 Tranquille Rd. – 71 p. Rte 20 – Barbara Ave, Pala Mesa Pl, Strauss St, Townsend Pl, 2105-2288 Tranquille Rd. – 48 p. Rte 24 – Dale Pl, Lisa Pl, 806999 Windbreak St. – 50 p. Rte 27 – Bentley Pl, Kamwood Pl, 1866-1944 Parkcrest Ave, - 62 p. Rte 32 – Laroque St, 17091862 Parkcrest Ave, - 65 p. Rte 41 – Alexis Ave, 520-796 Singh St, Slater Ave. – 58 p. Rte 137-144-244 Briar Ave, 106-330 Clapperton Rd, Larkspur St, Leigh Rd, 100-204 Tranquille Rd, Wilson St, - 55 p.

Reg was born February 6, 1932 in tiny Maxstone, Saskatchewan in the middle of a prairie winter. Growing up, he and his family lived in several small towns in southern Saskatchewan. He did a stint in the Air Force in Saskatoon and, later, settled in Regina where he married and raised a family.

No service or plans have been made due to COVID restrictions. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date.

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On a personal note, even though dementia ravaged his brain and body, I am grateful that he was unaware of the demise of Greyhound Bus Lines in Canada. That would have broken his heart. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

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Duane Nathanael Torgunrud

February 2, 1935 - May 19, 2021

The human dynamo known as Diane Schmidt ended her amazing run on May 19, 2021. Born in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on December 22, 1938, Mom was the first of what would become seven children. She likely started her role as a mother figure at the ripe age of 10.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Duane was born in Maxim, Saskatchewan. He passed at the age of 86 in Kamloops, BC. He has five surviving siblings.

Mom met Dad while working at Fraser Vale food processing in Chilliwack and they married on December 1, 1961. They quickly started a family and enjoyed all the pleasures of raising kids surrounded by their hometown friends and relatives. In 1973 Mom and Dad loaded their four kids into the family station wagon and moved to Kamloops. She carried on her role as head delegator of the very busy household, making sure beds were made, socks were folded, and shag carpets were raked.

Duane had several pursuits in life. These included goaltending for minor hockey teams and refereeing for the Major Junior Hockey League. He worked at the Psychiatric Training School as a nurse and transport driver where he also met his love and future wife Doreen. They went on to have five children of their own - Terry, Debra, Rhonda, Kelly and Deanne, all surviving. The family relocated to BC in 1969. He worked at the Gulf/PetroCan Oil refinery in Port Moody as a Master Operator up until his full retirement. He was a born leader and mentor.

It didn’t matter where or when the game, event, pageant or recital was, if one of Mom’s children, grandchildren or greatgrandchildren was involved, she would be in the crowd. She attended hundreds, maybe thousands of them quietly sitting with a big smile on her face. Well, not always quietly... If the politician was getting a little long winded at the grad ceremony her, “Oh put a sock in it!” could usually be heard by all the people around us in the crowd. Her preferred method of deep communication was in writing; her penmanship was impeccable. Every Christmas, each member of the family would get a touching hand written note in a specially made cross stitched mini-stocking and the day would start with hugs and tears of love. She started making and wrapping Christmas presents about February of each year, an absolute gift giving machine. Her hands were always busy. It’s hard to imagine anyone producing more ceramics, dishcloths, cross-stitches, clothes (doll and human), knitting, and crocheting in a lifetime. Predeceased by her parents, brothers Jack and Vern, and infant son David. Mom is survived by her rock, her loving husband Vic who was by her side for 60 years. Daughters Darlene (Curtis), Leane (Chris) and Leona (Todd), son Gord (Cheryl), and niece Sue (Bob) who was more like a daughter, her team of grandkids Calvin (Brandy), Carly, Katryna, Tiffany, Alex, Ally, Tyson (Breann) and Kestra. The cherry on top of mom’s life was being part of the first 7 years of her greatgrandkids, Isla and Nick’s lives. She also leaves siblings Pat, Victor, Marwayne, and Maureen. She had a soft spot for small underfunded cemeteries so in lieu of flowers, you can help out one that is special to you or go visit and clean up the grave marker of a loved one.

You will be so missed Gma. Our lives have been so enriched by your unique way of attacking life. To say you were stubborn is an understatement, but it was your greatest strength. Wherever you are, go easy on everyone. Get baby David back in your arms, and we will all be together again soon. We know you’re telling us, “I are okay now.”

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Duane also leaves behind his children’s spouses, eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was actively involved in his family’s hobbies and sports throughout his life, coaching and cheering. He remained active in his Lutheran Christian faith and delivered many church sermons over the years, a natural at public speaking. His undeniable greatest passion was always hockey, last holding seasons tickets to the Kamloops Blazers Junior hockey team since retiring in Kamloops in 1993. To commemorate the teams Memorial Cup championship the next 2 years and each hockey season thereafter Duane made Souvenir Blazer Button Boards on display at the Sandman Centre arena for all to view and enjoy. Duane always had a cheerful disposition and a reassuring heartfelt hug or hand to offer. He touched many lives along life’s journey, a true inspiration. He was content with everything and everyone in his life. He will forever be a shining star in the heavens above. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). ... The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date. Donations if desired can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences to family can be made a DrakeCremation.com

Don Frederick Copeland July 23, 1927 - May 17, 2021

HE WILL CALL AND YOU WILL ANSWER With immense sadness Deanne, Dennis, Nadene and Daniel announce the passing of their beloved father. Don was born in Melfort, Saskatchewan he later lived in Vancouver, Kamloops, and Fredericton, before following his daughter Deanne to Edmonton. He was known for his kind, gentle and generous spirit. Don was everyone’s Grampa, “the Jerky Man”, the man with all the tricks, a fisherman and minister. He will be dearly missed by four children, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Roie and son-in-law Walter Cook. A Memorial Service will be hosted on Zoom at meeting ID 829 7296 3924 and passcode Copeland on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Sturgeon Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bon Accord, Alberta (780) 921-3900.

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Roland Paul Ernst Gothe 1931 - 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Roland Paul Ernst Gothe announces his passing in Kamloops, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the age of 90 years. Roland will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lucy and his children Ronald, Monica, Melinda, and Marlo. Roland is also survived by his eight grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Born on April 23, 1931, in Stettin Germany, Roland eagerly immigrated to Canada in May 1952; and lived in Kamloops since 1964. Roland very much enjoyed his long career of carpentry and construction. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Eleanor Ann Ramage 1926 - 2021

Mom’s big heart gave out on May 24, 2021 Queen Victoria’s birthday, in her 95th year. She had always said that she wanted to live to be a 100 years old. Mom loved life, her kith & kin and her nursing profession. Known to many as Nonie, she was born at the Royal Inland Hospital in August 1926 the day the Opera House burnt down in Kamloops. Her father owned a garage being the first mechanic to bring wheel alignments into the interior of the province and her mother worked for years at the Museum & Archives. Her maternal grandparents, Blake Stokes and Eleanor Daykin ran a jewelry & watch repair shop in Kamloops after moving here from Armstrong. Her parental grandparents, Alexander Gordon and Jean Dalgarno were Apple Ranchers in Vernon who had immigrated from Scotland. She attended Lloyd George Elementary School and graduated from Kam High. She began Nursing training on the same day that her younger brother Blake started Grade 1. She was the top honour graduate of the RIH School of Nursing and obtained further studies in Mental Health at Essondale as a Registered Nurse. After graduation, she worked “Specials” -- accompanying patients by train to Vancouver for treatment. Her and a fellow graduate headed off on a great adventure to Portland, Oregon and worked at the hospital and later in a doctor’s office. She came home to marry Steve in 1950 at the Kamloops United Church. Together they were married for 52 years. She nursed at the Royal Inland Hospital for over 45 years as well as at Ponderosa Lodge. She always worked as the Night Supervisor while raising five children at home. And always the caregiver, she cared for her husband, mother and aunt for many years. She was an avid knitter and she loved to sew to share her love with others. All of her birthday Angel Food cakes will long be remembered. She loved the flowers in her garden and especially the wild daisies near their cabin at East Barriere Lake. Over the years, she had six replacement surgeries, hips, shoulders, and knees. She said that this was a sign of an old nurse. At age 75 she learned to operate a computer and was on-line with her family. Her grandchildren named her Gma - high tech Gma. She so enjoyed her fun Red Hat days with an Alaskan Cruise and a trip to the Price is Right and more. She loved to travel and enjoyed trips throughout Canada, Scotland, China, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Hawaii and the United States. She was a lifetime member of the Kamloops United Church and she worked at the Action Desk for ten years before the move from her apartment in August 2013. Special thanks to the Active Care Seniors Services for their home style assisted living for three years - her home away from home. In addition, to the Interior Health Care workers for their home-in care at Active Care. Thank you to Ridgeview Lodge for their 24 hour care that she required after hospitalization in 2016, as she simply had ‘forgotten how to walk’. You know who you are and how you assisted mother; many above the call of duty -- “do small things with great love”. Our gratitude to Navy Sahota, Nurse Practitioner, for her professional, respectful and compassionate care. There is no service by request. If you wish, kindly donate to the Alzheimer’s Walk for Memories that Mom walked, with her walker, in May 2016. “Crash-Bang!” (The nickname she gave herself). Her ashes will be placed in the Gateway Gardens (Circle of Friends) at the Hillside Cemetery where her family members are buried. She is survived by her children Rod (Bonnie), Bill, Ann (Philip), Mary, Pamela (Allan). Foster daughter Dianne de Yaeger. Grandchildren Doug, Keith, Stephanie, Adam (Meena), Ashley, Jasmine, Stephen, Blake and Lily, great-grandchildren Caiden, Bailey, Cub, Hollis, Alexa, Isabelle, Iyla, Nalina and Sohana Eleanor. Her dear brother Blake (Edith) of Calgary, niece Bernice and nephew Ian. Also, nephew Norman and nieces Beverly, Teresa and Linda. She was predeceased by her husband Steve and her parents Bill and Jean (Stokes) Gordon and her dear Aunt Joyce of Joyce’s Millinery. “I ask for everyone who knew me to take a moment today to remember me; then go and tell your family and friends how much you love them and what they mean to you. Sometimes you have to let one story end so another can begin. Forget me not! Look for me in the ﬂowers! Fare thee well love ... ? Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Services 250-374-1454

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Richard Terrence “Terry” MacLaurin Richard Terrence “Terry” MacLaurin, a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. He was a kind and loving husband to his wife of 55 years, Linda, and an amazing father and grandfather to daughters Terri-Lynn (Nico) and Tracy (Ken) and granddaughters Jordan and Taylor. Terry was born on April 25, 1946 in Trail, BC and moved at a young age to Kamloops, where he gained a love of the outdoors. His favourite pastimes included fishing, hunting, camping, golfing and spending time with his family and many cherished friends. Terry was also a well-respected coach of the Kamloops Minor Softball Association for many years. His strong work ethic and desire to take care of his family led him to work as a civilian employee of the Canadian Armed Forces for 30 years. He served at Mt. Lolo, CFB Kamloops from 1966 to 1987 and CFB Chilliwack from 1987 until he retired in 1996. After retirement, Terry’s love of the outdoors and his family brought them back to Kamloops. In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, he is survived by his siblings Allan (Laverne) MacLaurin, Sandy MacLaurin and Gail (Tim) Rusby. We will treasure his gifts of love, kindness and wisdom forever. Tight lines until we meet again. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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Each Loss Each loss is very diﬀerent, The pain is so severe. Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear? Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared. I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow. So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow. Now my life is all confused Since you went away. You took a part of me And for help I daily pray. But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time. Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears. Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

David Heron

November 21, 1935 - May 29, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David Leroy Wallace Heron. David passed away peacefully at home. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Heather; children Tod (Cindy) Heron, Dawn (Chris) Armes, Dána (Randy) Levere; grandchildren Garrett Levere, Mathew (Cassie) Armes, Jamie (Spencer) Levere, and Wyatt Armes; brother George (Yvonne) Heron, cousins living in Yakima, Washington, and numerous nieces and nephews. Dave’s career included McAllister & Howard, co-owning the Outdoor Shop, McGregor Construction, Dearborn Tractor and Dearborn Ford. Dave was born at Cherry Creek Ranch and spent his entire life in Kamloops. He met Heather in 1961 and married her in 1962; they spent the majority of their life living in the house they built in Knutsford. Dave enjoyed life; he loved cowboying with the Frolek Cattle Co. crew, camping with the Juniper Sam’s RV Group, enjoyed family ski trips at Tod Mountain, ATV’ing with his brother and son, hunting and fishing at Tum Tum Lodge, participating in numerous family events and dancing with Heather. His quiet demeanor will be dearly missed. A private family celebration will be held at a later date.

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Scatter me not to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to the sea. Remember now those years gone by When loving gifts I gave to thee. Remember now the happy times The family ties we shared. Don’t leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared. Deny me not one ﬁnal gift For all who come to see A single lasting proof that says I loved... & you loved me. by DJ Kramer

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Kiyoshi Mochizuki On Friday, May 14, 2021 Mr. Kiyoshi Mochizuki passed away peacefully at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice at the age of 87 years. He is survived by his two sons Rod (Kathy) and Merv (Evelyn) of Kamloops, BC, and his daughter Shirley McBride of Calgary, Alberta, and his eight grandchildren Alyssa (Matt), Jonathan, Colten (Hannah), Julie, Michael, Sara, Joel (Kyrie), Lori and great-grandson Bennett. Also left to cherish his memory are his brother James, sisters Reiko, Misa and Marge (John). Kiyo was predeceased by his wife Alice, in 2008. Kiyo was born January 6, 1934 in Haney, BC. He married Alice Mochizuki (Mori) in November 1959 and together they moved to 70 Mile House where they raised three kids. Kiyo started Cariboo Western Lumber in 1958 in 70 Mile House, BC. He moved his family back to Kamloops in 1973 to give his kids more quality schooling while he continued to run his company in 70 Mile House and coming into Kamloops almost every weekend. Kiyo retired from the logging industry in 2005. After retirement, he and his friend Dave spent many days travelling the Province and cruising the Caribbean, but his get-togethers with Emily, Mario, Ken, Trudy, Allan, Keith, Sara, Rod, Mern and John were special. Thanks to Rod for rebuilding the family farm tractor and bringing back all those memories of our youth. Kiyo joined the TCC Diabetic walking group and met his new friends Clint and Allan and spent many days walking at Riverside Park. Thanks to his longtime neighbours Darrell, Shelly, Keith, Barb, Justin and Vicki for also keeping an eye on him. The family would like to thank Dr. Bourdeau, the Dr’s and Nurses on 6 North at Royal Inland Hospital and everyone at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice. The family would like to have a celebration of Kiyo’s life when all the Covid restrictions are lifted, hopefully in September of this year, with all his family and friends. Should friends desire, donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 would be appreciated in memory of Kiyo. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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Ada Clare Bentley (née Lamont) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ada Clare Bentley, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, at the age of 87, on April 24, 2021. Ada is predeceased by her husband, Harvey Bentley, and will be greatly missed by her surviving sister Eileen Abrams, her children and respective spouses Dan & Cindy, Pat & Brian, Keith & Patti, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. Born July 16, 1933, in Red Deer, Alberta, Ada spent her early years on the prairies before moving to the Lower Mainland and graduating from Maple Ridge High School in Haney, BC. Immediately after graduation, Ada joined the Canadian Air Force in 1951 to become a radar technician. Ada and Harvey exchanged many letters back and forth while she was stationed in Trenton, Ontario, and then Bagotville, Quebec. She learned how to be a radar technician while in the Air Force and was often engaged in teaching others those same skills as she was a quick learner and extremely good at instructing others. She greatly enjoyed her time in the Air Force and had fond memories of the friends she made while there. In 1954, Ada sought discharge from the Air Force so she and Harvey could get married. They married on July 16, 1954. Throughout her life, Ada was her husband’s willing partner as they moved from logging to ranching to grain farming and on to commercial fishing, while also pursuing her own interests and hobbies. The independence and thirst for knowledge she displayed while in the Air Force made her a force to be reckoned with. Ada never complained, faced every challenge with courage, sass, and wit, and exhibited a quiet strength that made her easy to talk to. After marriage, Ada and Harvey lived on the Bentley familyrun logging camp on Frederick’s Arm where Ada learned to cook for the camp. A favourite story of Harvey’s is when Ada was at the camp and getting a little tired of not just the cooking, but the cleanup afterwards, she complained about doing the dishes. He said “Just throw them out the window. That will take care of cleanup.” After the dinner, as Harvey was walking past the kitchen window, the dishes started flying past him. That certainly took care of cleanup in record time! It was at the camp that Harvey and Ada started their family. When it was time for the children to attend school, they moved the family to Quadra Island while Harvey continued to travel by seaplane and boat to and from the logging camp. It was during this period that Ada and Harvey decided it was time to try something new with their young family. Harvey and Ada sold the logging camp and decided to move the family to the interior. They had visited during their honeymoon road trip and really liked the area, so it was their first choice when deciding where to put down new roots. They bought the Connor Cattle Ranch just outside of Heffley Creek and remained there for many years. Ada was a busy partner in the ranching life. She and Harvey hosted many meetings of the 4-H cattle club, and they were also involved with other community volunteering. She was always willing to lend a hand and kept everyone well-fed while doing so. Her chocolate cake was YUMMY, split pea soup was EXCELLENT, and her cinnamon buns were OUT OF THIS WORLD.

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The family relocated to Ohaton, Alberta, to take a turn at grain farming. After a few years in Alberta, Harvey and Ada semi-retired and moved back to their place near Heffley, as Ada was missing the area. Harvey built a house on their land on the spot that Ada picked for the wonderful panoramic view. It wasn’t too long before Ada and Harvey decided they would embark on a new adventure and became commercial fishermen. They spent their time fishing for salmon up and down the west coast and meeting up with their friends on the water when they could. Ada was involved in all tasks and chores of commercial fishing and was always willing to fix the radar when Harvey couldn’t. Even though they both loved being on the water and fishing, they eventually decided that it was time for a full retirement. Through the years Ada and Harvey took time out from work to travel. They loved exploring and travelled from the west coast to the east coast of North America, Tuktoyaktuk, Canada, in the north to Caracas, Venezuela, and everywhere in between. Ada was involved in community volunteer work, was an active member in a quilting club, and a member of the WI. Through the years she created many quilts and helped care for her children and grandchildren. She was an avid reader and was particularly fond of a good murder mystery. Ada also enjoyed music. She often attended concerts by the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra with her sister Isabelle, and she also liked to listen to her favourite artists Anne Murray, The Irish Rovers, and K.D. Lang. After retirement, Ada and Harvey spent many enjoyable years on their ranch with their children and grandchildren often visiting. There are many great stories of visits with Momma and Papa through the years. Once family left, things would return to the normal unhurried pace of everyday life. Ada never tired of looking out through the large picture windows, enjoying the scenic landscape and wildlife, and particularly loved watching the hummingbirds in the summer. Ada is predeceased by her husband, Harvey; her parents, Sarah and John Lamont; her siblings Ethel Lamont, Isabel Cameron, Olive Flegal, Sadie Berquist, and John Lamont. Ada will be greatly missed by her family and friends, but we will cherish the many memories we have as she will constantly be in our thoughts. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions can be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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David John Mathers It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our Dad, David John Mathers, at the age of 70. David passed away suddenly on May 20, 2021, while living his best life, having coffee in the morning sunshine, then tinkering in his yard in the afternoon. David was born in Abbotsford on August 8, 1950. Throughout his early life, David moved around a lot throughout British Columbia and Alberta, making lifelong friends along the way. In 1975, David settled down in Kamloops, BC, finally having found his home. David was a power line technician for BC Hydro, travelling throughout the province repairing and maintaining high voltage power lines and much more. He spent a lot of time working in the North Valley and in Northern BC. When David was not working, he was an avid adventurer, and enjoyed camping and fishing and exploring throughout Canada. During his lifetime, David planned many foreign adventures and explored many places in our world and was happiest exploring different cities and villages and going off the beaten path. David leaves behind his loving family and many friends. David thoroughly loved his grandchildren and shared his life experience and wisdom with them over the years and could not wait to share in their adventures as they got older. Dad, we hope your next adventure is as amazing as the ones you had during your lifetime. The family is planning on having a Celebration of Life in Kamloops and a graveside service at Valleyview Memorial Gardens once restrictions have eased. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please consider making a donation to BC Children’s Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society in David’s name. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Fly Me He understands every mode of force He knows what’s true of the elements He is subtle but genuine at lift off and landing He is an airplane ride blowing through the clouds He is an airplane window that reveals a whole dimension He is a propeller to delve farther deep into the universe like fractals He is an airplane grounded in the sky mighty with fuel He is an airplane engine efﬁcient, sustaining and swift He is a wing of a plane that stabilizes my lift He has an open storage to keep the baggage balanced on ﬂight He has a trap door that releases the body of pain He has a water tank to keep the peace Here is a safe place to crash A ride in the sky at night reveals a bright shiny movement You, my plane, are visible to the naked eye in each spectrum

by Kathy Ruth Manongdo Written on Father’s Day 2010

Am I your passenger? Am I your wingman? Am I your baggage? Am I your well oiled engine? Am I your wing? Am I your lift in the air? Am I your propeller that thrusts you to a new dimension? I am all that you shape me to be You have a windshield view exposing the picture beyond Only you fit the pilot’s seat As your hands and feet heart and eyes are trained to work the plane You know every part and how to fix it You are navigating by the spirit You belong to a solid tender heart and so accepted as firm to soar You’re worth the shiniest mint coins and bills in circulation and so loved Your competence as an airplane secures my place For more experiences with you Will you invite me onboard?

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Alice H. Hughes

I’m Glad I Touched Shoulders With You

Mom would have been 80 yesterday. Instead, with sadness we share the passing of Alice H. Hughes, November 5, 2020. Born in Vancouver June 1, 1941 to Henry and Martha Friesen. Alice is predeceased by her husband of 56 years Dave Hughes, sister Pat and brother Dennis. Left to mourn Alice’s passing are her children; David (Cindy), Sandi (Paulo) Ekkebus, Dan (Bonnie), Sharon (Tristian) Hosier along with Alice’s cherished nine grandchildren; Christy (Tommy), Koby (Chad), Courtney, Bram, Chloe, Kenzie, Jordan (Eddie), Kiera (Evan), Lindsay (Jared) and great-grandchildren; Preslee, Taysom, Honor, Axel, Stone, Emory, Archer, Imogen, Uriah and the three mom missed; Everett and twins Audrey and Juniper. After graduating high school at age 15, Alice moved to Kamloops in 1957 and worked for the Kamloops Sentinel before marrying Dave. Alice was gracious and kind, known for always having her door open, her coffee pot on and a meal for visiting friends and family. A member of the Evangelical Free Church for over 60 years, Alice loved the Lord and served in numerous capacities within the church. She also worked for the Hudson Bay for 25 years. Mom did all things well! She loved to travel and was a ferocious reader right to the end. After a truly courageous 10-year battle with multiple-myeloma Alice is united with her Saviour, the source of her strength and peace. Left behind are Alice’s extensive family including siblings; Marti, Mimi (Dan), Sonny (Anne), (John & Mandy), Dennis’ wife Debbie, Terry (Anne), Peter, Kenny (Arlene), Charmaine (Matthew), Elizabeth (Jim). Alice treasured her friends as family. You know your names. She loved you dearly. Alice lived a life of gratitude. On Alice’s behalf, we thank all those involved in caring for her; Dr. Gabriel and Cancer Unit staff, Dr. Huang, HandyDART personnel, Alice’s dear neighbours of 43+ years and the kindness and care from Christ Community Church.

From Bob White’s Scrapbook

As per mom’s request there will be no service but if you would like to share a memory with her family, please email alicehughesmemories@gmail.com

GIVE LAVISHLY LIVE ABUNDANTLY By Helen Steiner Rice

The more you give, The more you get, The more you laugh, The less you fret, The more you live abundantly, The more of everything you share, The more you’ll always have to spare, The more you love, That life is good, And friends are kind, For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day.

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NOMINATION CATEGORIES: COACH Makes a positive contribution to their sport. Is exemplary in developing skills and confidence in participants. A role model who inspires and encourages high athletic achievement.

COMMUNITY BUILDER Someone who has taken the initiative to engage a variety of local residents in an innovative or new community project or event. The initiative may assist different groups to work together, address a gap in community participation, or result in a more inclusive, engaged community.

VOLUNTEER This individual makes a positive contribution to the community by volunteering their time to a variety of causes. They are dedicated to making a difference in several initiatives.

FRESH IMPACT AWARD This person has been in Kamloops less than 3 years but is already making an impact in the community in a leadership position in business, volunteer work or other community involvement.

YOUTH VOLUNTEER A youth that is 19 or under that makes a positive contribution in the community through volunteering. Someone who has committed to making a difference to an organization or individual.

MENTOR Makes a positive contribution by being a true leader. An influential counselor, teacher or educator that provides support or sponsorship. Demonstrates a high level of ethics and professional standards, is an inspirational motivator, excellent communicator, good listener and a reliable resource to the community.

COURAGE This person has risen above adversity or formidable challenges to become a success. As a result, they have had a positive effect on the people around them.

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER Everyone is talking about the carbon footprint, but this award celebrates a person who is walking their talk, whether it be riding their bike to work year-round, reusing and reducing, and taking great steps in setting an example for others to follow.

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