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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2021 | Volume 34 No. 51
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‘INAPPROPRIATE CULTURE OF SPENDING’ Kamloops This Week reviews the BDO Canada forensic audit of spending at the TNRD under former CAO Sukh Gill, spurred as a result of this newspaper’s investigation earlier this year
The audit highlighted what it called a practice by former CAO Sukh Gill of “false listing of employees on receipts,” noting people confirmed their names were on receipts, yet they had not attended the events.
There was lack of controls in the finance department and a lack of oversight and governance by the regional district board The final cost of the audit is expected to be at least three times the initial estimate of between $50,000 and $75,000, meaning the audit will cost at least $150,000 to $225,000. Board chair Ken Gillis: “It was worth every cent of it because we had to do this.”
FULL COVERAGE CAN BE FOUND ON PAGES A12, A13 AND A14
Auditors noted meal expenses above meal thresholds contained in bylaws and policies of the TNRD. The regional district had previously said spending was within policy.
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Council Calendar In-person public attendance is permitted. Masks are mandatory. Virtual attendance via Zoom is also an option.
The City invites residents to explore and try new experiences to stay healthy and active this winter by taking advantage of the City’s spectacular outdoor recreation opportunities: • new, 1km cross-country skiing loop at West Highlands Park (pictured) • hiking, biking, and snow loops for walking and snowshoeing for all skill levels at the City’s four nature parks—Dallas/ Barnhartvale, Kenna Cartwright, Valleyview, and Peterson Creek (parks and trails users are reminded to stay on marked trails to protect the sensitive grasslands and ecosystems that our parks reside in) • two disc-golf courses—Rosehill Park and McArthur Island Park • McArthur Island Park minigolf course, which will remain open as long as it remains clear of snow • paved recreational walking paths with snow maintenance along the Rivers Trail, West Highlands Park, Xget'tem' Trail, and McArthur Island Park • public skating—pre-registration is required Kamloops.ca/Skate • activities in the 2022 Winter Activity Guide Kamloops.ca/ActivityGuide To discover more, visit:
December 21, 2021 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting January 11, 2022 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing Please note: All meetings are now being held in Council Chambers at 7 Victoria Street West. The complete 2022 Council Calendar is available online at: Kamloops.ca/CouncilCalendar
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Pedestrian Safety With the weather changes and decreased daylight hours, follow these simple safety tips to stay safe when walking: • Look - make eye contact with drivers before crossing the road • Listen - remove your headphones when crossing the road • Be Seen - wear reflective clothing or use a flashlight to make yourself more visible
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Snow and Ice Control on Municipal Properties On first-priority public properties that are maintained by City crews, snow and ice control is performed between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm whenever snow accumulation exceeds 2.5 cm (1”) or when ice conditions are observed or reported on walkways, entranceways, stairs, and fire exits. Municipal parking lots are cleared when snow accumulation exceeds 7.6 cm (3”). For more information, visit: Kamloops.ca/Snow
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BUSINESS LICENCE RENEWALS
SUPPORTING WASTE REDUCTION
The City of Kamloops 2022 business licence renewal invoices have been mailed. Please note, due to adverse weather conditions resulting in highway closures, mail may have been slightly delayed. Payments are due by January 1, 2022. Business licence accounts outstanding after January 15, 2022, will have a $25 late payment charge applied to the balance owing. If you have not received your renewal notice or if there has been a change to your business, please contact the Business Licensing office at 250-828-3481 prior to submitting your 2022 payment.
In May 2021, City Council adopted Solid Waste and Recyclables Bylaw No 40-67, which replaced the previous bylaw (Bylaw No. 40-59). This new bylaw enhances the City’s efforts to increase waste reduction and diversion at landfills.
For payment options, visit: Kamloops.ca/BLicensed
NEW LANDFILL RATE STRUCTURE - Effective: January 1, 2022 The new rates will incentivize customers to separate their loads, which will allow the City to recover recyclable materials at specified locations. The rate changes affect demolition, renovation, and construction waste only. There is no rate change for regular household garbage. To view current and new rates for all three City landfills, visit: Kamloops.ca/Landfills
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WEATHER FORECAST Dec. 22: Snow 1/-5 (hi/low) Dec. 23: Periods of snow -4/-9 (hi/low) Dec. 24: Chance of flurries -8/-11 (hi/low) Christmas Day: Snow -10/-14(hi/low) Dec. 26: Chance of flurries -12/-14 (hi/low)
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Dean Nicholson (far right) and the IG Wealth Management team present a donation of more than $4,000 to the KTW Christmas Cheer Fund’s 2021 campaign. In the past 18 years — while the Cheer Fund has been at Kamloops This Week and, before 2015, at the Kamloops Daily News — the company has contributed more than $56,000 to the annual cause that helps local non-profit groups. DAVE EAGLES/KTW
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Once again, IG Wealth Management has come through with a sizeable donation to the KTW Christmas Cheer Fund. Over the past 18 years, IG Wealth Management has contributed $56.685.71 to the Cheer fund. “Everybody has their favourite charities and this is one of my favourites — it has been for 18 years I’ve been helping spearhead this with our office,” said Dean Nicholson, IG’s senior financial consultant. He noted it has been a tough
and busy year across the province, with wildfires and flooding impacting many of the firm’s clients. “A lot of different money has gone elsewhere, but we still have a decent deposit this year of $4,104,” Nicholson said. “We’re happy with it, knowing that most all of us have got other things that we’ve donated a lot to this year. To be able to still do this in December is nice. IG is a community-oriented company and we give back in different areas. This is one we really enjoy doing. This time of year, the ugly sweaters come out and everybody wants to participate. It’s nice to see.”
THE IG LIST OF DONORS • IG Wealth Management Matching Gift Program: $1,752 (contributed in March, to be used for this year’s fund) • Dean and Debbie Nicholson: $250 • Marilyn Giesbrecht: $200 • Teri Young: $250 • Jacques Lam: $50 • Tanya Giles: $25 • Anonymous: $500 • Nat Jackson: $100 • Surander Singh: $100 • Yamilka Zienowicz: $25 • Kelsey Boudreau: $200 • IG Wealth Management Kamloops office: $500 • Andrea Ciccone: $52 • Chris Nagle: $100
Charities being supported this year: Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, Kamloops Brain Injury Association, Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism and Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association. To donate, go online to bcicf.ca/kamloops-this-week-christmascheer-fund. Donations are accepted online thanks to a partnership with the BC Interior Community Foundation. Donations can also be dropped off at the KTW office, at 1365B Dalhousie Dr. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Cheques should be made out to the BC Interior Community Foundation.
THANK YOU, DONORS! VW Turtle Race: $9,681.05 Tim Shoults: $50 Greg Harris: $25 Nel Sarrasin: $50 Ron & Susan Durant: $100 Dianne Jackson: $50 Anna Evenrude: $50 Willa Dale: $50 Anonymous: 100 John & Val Kemp: $100 Cal & Pat Moulton: $100 Darren, Sharlene & Kyle McIlwain: $158 Anonymous: 50 Darla Flett, in memory of Cheroo Beanut: $50
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THANK YOU, CHRISTMAS CHEER DONORS! From A5 Anonymous: $100 Kathy Kendall: $200 Gerald & Wendy Patrick, in memory of Kelly Patrick: $100 Jo-Mary & Bob Hunter: $200 Susan Peachey: $50 Gwen Mackinder, in memory of friend Sophia: $50 Sharon Langland, in memory of Sharon & David Frampton: $100 Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers: $100 Bryan White: $100 Vic & Sally Mowbray: $100 Anonymous: $200 Rachel Andrews: 50 Ken & Marylyne House: $100 Simone Werstiuk, in memory of Carmen Werstiuk: $100 Lynne Totten: $100 Don & Debby Erickson: $100 Gary Miller: $100 Brian & Kathy Andriashyk, in memory of Verna Wasylnka: $100 M&W Bronken: $100 Johanna Walters: $25 Rick Bennett: $25 Anna Barton: $50 Lois McAlary, in memory of Sarah McAlary: $150 Sandie & Louise, in memory of Mom, Ross & Carole: $100 Lovely Ladies of the Lake: $200 Wayne & Twink Murphy: $50 Bea Smith: $50 Terry & Doreen Monson: $100 Linda Jackson, in memory of George Wilmot: $100 Norm & Susan McGowan, in memory of Jack Buckham: $100 In memory of Dave & Sandy: $100 Harriett Chave: 100 Sharon Moore, in memory of Tom Moore: $75 Marie & Norio Sakaki: $100 Mavis Paravantes, in memory of Rita Mikuse: $100 M. Colleen Stainton: $200 Anonymous: $300 Anonymous: $100 Anonymous: $25 Anonymous: $100 Anonymous: $500 Abstract Registry: $500 Anonymous: $100 Barbara Sterritt: $100 Phil & Cathy Holman: $100 Spencer & Janet Bryson: $200 Sandra Blakely, in memory of Douglas Blakely: $100 Pat $ Dave McDonald: $100
Charities being supported this year are Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, Kamloops Brain Injury Association, Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism and Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association. To donate, go online to bcicf.ca/kamloops-this-week-christmas-cheer-fund. Donations are accepted online thanks to a partnership with the BC Interior Community Foundation. Donations can also be dropped off at the KTW office, at 1365B Dalhousie Dr. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Cheques should be made out to the BC Interior Community Foundation.
Eric & Maggie Shishido & Knox, in memory of Mom, Dad, Terry & Dad: $100 Nolan Pastoor Personal Real Estate Corporation: $1,500 James Doan: $1,000 Catherine Masters: $100 Muriel Botham: $100 Sharon Cooley, in memory of Ruth Cooley: $50 John D. & Gail Cameron: $300 The Hausers, in memory of Sam & Dad: $100 Shirley Fish: $50 Carol Armstrong: $100 Naomi & son James Geczi, in memory of David Geczi, son: $25 Naomi Geczi, in memory of Mary Bullard: $25 Anonymous: $75 Darko & Allison Filipic: $100 Sally & Bill Jennejohn: $100 A&G Morrissette: $100 Evan & Wendy Lichlyter: $200 Anonymous: $500 Jaime Hunter: $50 Sandra Dever, in memory of Pat Swaine & Chris Swaine: $50 Brian & Donna McMillan: $100 Dean & Debbie Nicholson: $250 Anne Laroche: $100 Ed & Dianne Barker: $200 Anita Shields: $25 Terry & Richard Taylor: $100 Tanya Giles: $25 Marilyn Giesbrecht: $200 Taya Berkhout: $500
Debra McNichol: $50 Teri Young: $250 Jacques Lam: $50 Jerry Neigel: $200 David Whitson: $100 Bev & Cary Laing: $200 In memory of Peter Howard & Harold Bedard: $200 Melrose & Bill Scott: $100 Hank & Eileen Hackett: $50 Elaine & David Sedgman: $100 Abacus Gardening & Landscaping, in memory of loved ones: $500 Anonymous: $100 Nadia Olafson: $50 Greg Marshall & Aileen Murphy: $100 Anonymous: $25 Anonymous: $75 Evelyn Meyer: $80 Anonymous: $50 Margaret Sandulak: $100 Margaret Stewart: $100 Jean Tash, in memory of Stan & Jack Tash: $50 Patricia Hansen: $100 Rina Wells: $50 Hanes family, in memory of Brett & Bob: $200 Kathleen & Donald Gienow: $50 Leah Wilk: $50 Colman & Teresa Byrne, in memory of Agnes Byrne Ireland: $200 Ken & Sylvia Grafton: $50 Marg & Terry Bangen: $200 Judy Wiebe: $100 Amanda Fenrich: $100
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of Peter Basson & John Healey: $25 Anonymous: $500 Susan & Gary McIntyre: $50 Rhianna Jacometti, in honour of Patricia Clark: $50 David Gulley: $100 Anonymous: $50 Sharon Carrell: $50 Moneca Jantzen: $50 Edith Pletzer: $50 Gwen C. Mackiner, in memory of my mom & dad: $160 Twyla-Lea Jensen, in memory of Mary Colter: $50 In memory of Paula Lee from the Stevens Newcomen family (Warren, Nan, Westin & Finn): $100 Anonymous: $200 Cathy McIntosh, in memory of George and Nolan: $100 Kelsey & Bryan Boudreau: $200 Anonymous: $30 Adrian & Marlene Wall: $100 Yamika Zienowicz: $25 Andrea Ciccone: $52 Karen Vallee: $100 Eileen Sevigny, in memory of Bruce: $100 Mark & Teresa Bepple: $100 Katy Michell: $100 Alan & Frances Vyse: $200 Gary & Carol Bacon: $100 Colin & Kathryn James: $100 Tina Lange: $100 Rick & Maureen Nakashimada: $100 Daryl Shinkewski: $100 Kathy Costerton: $200 Desert Sounds Accapella: $225 Uncle Paul & Michelle Goyer: $200 Bridge Club at St. John Vianney: $200 Anonymous: $100 Dale Hubbs & Wilma Paean: $20 Rosemary Anderson: $100 Anonymous: $200 Marv & Marilyn Peterson: $100 Diana Christianson, in memory of Eileen & Ingmar Christianson: $2,000 Linda Inglis: $100 Lois Hollstedt: $100 Pat & Jean Callahan: $100 Paula Gardner: $500 Wally & Wendy Reddeman: $50 John & Joanne Soberlak: $100 Dale Merrett: $200 Rita Kennell, in memory of Bob Kennell & Beverley Mulford: $100 Shirley Holmes: $50 Kamloops Aberdeen Lions Club: $250 Kamloops Free Radicals Hockey Club: $15,720
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Omicron’s arrival means more restrictions CHRISTOPHER FOULDS
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Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said it is apparent the Omicron variant will soon become the dominant variant in B.C. and will overtake Delta. Because of its rapid transmission, more gathering restrictions are being implemented. Some came into effect this past Monday and more measures are coming into effect on Wednesday, Dec. 22. These public health orders are now in effect until at least Jan. 31: • household gatherings are restricted to members of the home plus a maximum of 10 visitors, all of whom must be vaccinated; • all sports tournaments are cancelled (this includes events such as the annual Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament and the provincial curling championships, both of which were to be held in Kamloops in January); • all organized New Year’s Eve parties are cancelled, but dinners at restaurants and pubs are permissible. There are no limits to operating hours or hours during which liquor can be served;
• there is no table hopping permitted at restaurants/pubs; • vaccine cards are now mandatory at all events; These public health orders are now in effect until at least Jan. 18: • All gyms, fitness centres and dance studios are closed; • all indoor venues, such as movie theatres and arenas, are
reduced to 50 per cent capacity (this does not apply to restaurants and pubs); • all bars and nightclubs are closed; • no indoor organized gatherings of any size permitted; • maximum of six people per table in restaurants and pubs. There are no changes to
rules with faith gatherings, nor are there any travel restrictions between regions in B.C. While cases of Omicron are surging, Henry said thus far health officials are not seeing serious illness among those infected. She said this could be due to the fact most of those infected are younger, with the vast majority immunized, though she cautioned it is too early to know definitively if Omicron does indeed cause milder symptoms than does Delta. “Does it cause more breakthough cases or more severe illnesses?” Henry said. “Some of those questions we just don’t have definitive answers yet. One thing that is very clear is that Omicron is much more transmissible.” Henry said COVID-19 vaccines appear to be providing good protection against the Omicron variant with respect to curtailing the severity of illness. Henry said rapid spread of the Omicron variant is inevitable. “We cannot stop cases from happening, but we want to bend that curve down so we don’t have a surge on our hospitals again,” Henry added.
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YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS STILL A SANTA CLAUS — 124 YEARS AFTER THE QUERY It is Kamloops This Week’s pleasure in publishing this famous editorial that first appeared in the New York Sun in 1897. One-hundred-and-twenty-four years later, the message still resonates. Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in the Sun, it’s so.” Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? Virginia O’Hanlon 115 West NinetyFifth Street Dear Virginia: Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the scepticism of a sceptical age. They do not believe except what they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole
of truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! How dreary would be the world if there
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were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which
childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa
Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God he lives! And he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.
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FIREFIGHTERS WENT LET’S ALL LOVE EACH OTHER ABOVE AND BEYOND Editor: We wish to give thanks to the volunteer help offered to our family in time of need. Our brother/brother-in-law was injured in a car accident in Kamloops on Dec. 9. His injuries were such that he was admitted to Royal Inland Hospital and remains in a coma. This man, who lives in Clearwater, is a bachelor and has no close relatives. All his family lives in Sarnia, Ont. Immediately, three siblings caught a flight the next day to Kamloops. No member of the family had been to Kamloops before. Further complicating matters were the floods as rental vehicles and taxis were hard to come by. I was told to reach out to the firefighters of Kamloops. Kamloops Professional Fire Fighters’ Association president Kris Krutop assigned two firefighters to detail any requirement or need our family had.
Firefighters Henry Chin and Brad Cashman provided my family with a wonderful welcome, information on the city and transportation around Kamloops. Best of all, Chin used his day off to drive all siblings to Clearwater. There, he helped close up and secure the house and took my family to banks, lawyers and the post office. My family could not have completed this task on their own. Neither man accepted any payment and we are thankful to the association for supporting our family in this way. We certainly recognize the effort by the firefighters and their association to help us. We cannot say enough for the volunteer help we received. These people make Kamloops a great city and the association a proud group. Thank you so much. Terry Norris Sarnia, Ont.
Editor: Well, isn’t this nice signage to see at this time of year, with Christmas Day approaching? It is welcome, especially with all that is happening in the world. These signs are directly across from McDonald Park in North Kamloops for all to see. The kindly gent I spoke with in the home behind is 88 years young and he made the signs himself. They are wonderful messages hearts. Indeed — love each other. Les Evens Kamloops
MOM RECEIVED AN EXCELLENT RESPONSE Editor: I recently had to use the services of BC Ambulance and Kamloops Fire Rescue and would like to express my gratitude to members of each for taking such good care of my mother. They went above exceptional service and I would like to thank both Ashley and Darren, as well as the
two fellas with the fire department whose names I did not get. Paramedics and firefighters arrived within minutes of receiving the call. Thank you. Lynette Signoretti Kamloops
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NewAge-Nu-U dropped off 130 care packages for residents of Ridgeview Lodge in Brocklehurst as part of its Secret Santa program during the Christmas season. (From left) NewAge-Nu-U member John Atkinson and team leader Kathy Roberts, Ridgeview Lodge director of residential programming Abbey Young, Ridgeview resident Bruce Leggett and NewAge-Nu-U member Rosemary Rinehart.
BC Transit service in Kamloops is expanding on a number of routes in the new year, effective Jan. 2. During the week, there will be a bus every 15 minutes during peak times and service at least every 30 minutes during non-peak times on the following routes: 1 Tranquille, 7 Aberdeen and 9 Gleneagles. Service is also increasing on those routes in the early mornings and late evenings. Weekday trips have also been added to route 4 Pacific Way. Service level improvements are also being implemented on Saturdays and Sundays on 1 Tranquille, 7 Aberdeen and 9 Gleneagles. BC Transit said minor adjustments are being made to weekday and weekend schedules on all routes to better serve the community. The service changes are being implemented based on recommendations contained in the Kamloops Transit Future Action Plan. For information about bus routes and schedules in Kamloops, visit bctransit.com/kamloops. For up-to-the-minute rider information, please visit NextRide or sign-up for route-specific email advisories at bctransit.com/kamloops/.schedulesand-maps/alerts.
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TNRD AUDIT
Audit cost could Report flags ‘false listings’ CANADA HEARD FROM PEOPLE WHOSE NAMES reach $225,000 BDO WERE ON RECEIPTS FOR EVENTS THEY DID NOT ATTEND STAFF REPORTER
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TNRD CAO Scott Hildebrand said the final cost of the BDO Canada audit is not yet known, but it is expected to cost at least three times the initial estimate of between $50,000 and $75,000, meaning the audit will cost at least $150,000 to $225,000. Much of what was reported in the TNRD audit was previously reported by Kamloops This Week. TNRD board chair Ken Gillis was asked if it was worth it. “To answer your question, absolutely it was worth it,” Gillis said. “It was worth every cent of it because we had to do this. We had to get to the bottom of what was going on.” Gillis said he is not confident every stone was unturned, due to limitations in records that date back to 2014, but noted significant findings came to light. Asked if taxpayers should be on the hook for the audit cost, Gillis said the audit was done for the benefit of the region and that, when BDO Canada recommendations are enacted, taxpayers will ultimately save money. Gillis said he expects to accept and act on all BDO Canada recommendations. “No, there was no consideration given to demanding the return of any funds from Mr. Gill,” Gillis said when asked if the former CAO will be asked to reimburse the regional district and taxpayers. The auditor also said the finance department — which in the case of the regional district is led by finance director Doug Rae, who has been with
the regional district since 2012 — is the ultimate “gatekeeper” of money. The audit found both Gill and Rae approved most expenses. Rae remains in his role at the regional district. Hildebrand said Rae succeeded Gill as finance director and was trained in his role by Gill. “I’ve been here for 16 months and, from that time, my interactions and my business dealings with Mr. Rae have been nothing but professional,” Hildebrand said. “Nothing but a high level of integrity and ethical standards, so, for me, that’s my perspective from 16 months. What’s happened and what we’ve found out in the audit, certainly the board is going to need to discuss that.” Gillis reiterated a number of changes that have taken place at the regional district since Gill’s sudden — and as yet unexplained — departure in February 2020. Gillis said additional policy changes to come include a new procurement policy, new travel and meal expense policy for staff and the board and updates to corporate credit card policies, as recommended by BDO Canada. “I’m really looking forward to having all these changes in place and restoring the reputation of the TNRD with our voters,” Gillis said. Board vice-chair Barbara Roden touted CAO Hildebrand for a “completely different tone from the top.” In addressing concerns about taxpayers’ trust in the regional district, Roden said: “All I can say is we are determined that this will never ever happen again in the TNRD.”
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The BDO forensic audit of spending at the TNRD highlighted what it called a practice by former CAO Sukh Gill of “false listing of employees” on receipts. Names of regional politicians appeared repeatedly on the backs of receipts analyzed by KTW during its investigation, which included a public database containing all spending by Gill between 2015 and January 2020. Earlier this year, KTW was told of people who said their names were on receipts, but they were not at those dinners or events. The BDO Canada audit also included information of people being listed on receipts at dinners and events at which they were not present. Asked how board members could not know about extravagant meals when some of their names were repeatedly listed on those receipts, Gillis said no policy was articulated. Gillis, for example, attended an $8,600 event at the Bearfoot Bistro in Whistler, at which the TNRD reserved a champagne room.
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TNRD board chair Ken Gillis said many directors relied “fairly heavily” on the judgment of former CAO Sukh Gill.
“If we went there, for example, and Mr. Gill was sort of shepherding us about, then I don’t know that there was any policy really articulated specifically that we would have been in breach of,” Gillis said. “I think a lot of us relied fairly heavily on Mr. Gill’s judgement in those matters and he sort of shepherded us about on many of those occasions, but I’m not sure that it would have been clear to us at any time that we were in breach of any
TNRD policy.” Gillis said he participated in drinking alcohol with taxpayers dollars. Asked whether he questioned whether the flowing of alcohol funded by taxpayers was right or wrong, Gillis replied: “I don’t know that anybody really questioned what was right or wrong, but there were certainly cases where the flow, as you put it, was quite generous for anybody. “And there were other people who didn’t participate in that at all and I’m really sorry that they get sort of tarred with a brush as a result of all of this.” Gillis, however, further detailed scenarios when people would be bulked into Gill’s spending. He said if someone attended a meal and the total bill was $600, each person was assigned a portion of that bill regardless of whether they had a peanut butter sandwich or steak and lobster. “Everyone got tagged with the same portion of that bill, which, in some cases, was unfair,” Gillis said. “I’m not one to complain, but in some cases, I think it was unfair.”
Issues with HR department? Forensic auditor BDO Canada found that the TNRD’s human resources department — which until recently was headed by longtime HR director Debbie Sell, who is also a professor at Thompson Rivers University — did not support rectification of TNRD culture, which has been described as one of inappropriate spending. Included among a summary of overall recommendations given to the regional district board by Simon Padgett of BDO Canada were concerns raised about human resources at the TNRD. “We did see several examples whereby we had to question the closeness of the relationship between the former CAO [Sukh Gill] and also the manager of HR
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TNRD AUDIT
Forensic audit exposes past spending issues JESSICA WALLACE
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he findings of a forensic audit of spending at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District confirm what was reported in Kamloops This Week’s investigation of the same issue earlier this year. In its summary, BDO Canada stated: “There was an inappropriate culture of spending within the TNRD, which had the effect of drawing in and involving many employees.” It found there was a lack of controls in the finance department and a lack of oversight and governance by the regional district board. In February, KTW published a series of stories that detailed hundreds of thousands of dollars of what appeared to be excessive spending under former CAO Sukh Gill, who left the regional district suddenly on Feb. 14, 2020. Gill was handed a severance package in excess of $500,000 amid a legal agreement that his departure be described as a “retirement.” The actual reason for Gill’s departure has not yet been explained, but TNRD board chair Ken Gillis has told KTW it was not related to spending issues. Upon publication of the series of stories, Gillis said the board did not know the extent to which spending occurred and called the amounts “surprising” and “somewhat distressing.” As a result of the KTW stories, the TNRD board ordered a forensic audit and changed numerous policies. In addition, the RCMP began a criminal investigation, which is ongoing. The forensic audit has been completed and a summary of it
KTW obtained five years’ worth of former CAO Sukh Gill’s TNRD credit card expenses, from 2015 to 2020, including receipts that show $174,000 in that time spent at coffee shops and restaurants using public money — on average, once every other day for five years. A total of $165,000 was expensed at restaurants on more than 522 occasions — the majority outside typical nine-to-five, weekday working hours.
TURN TO PAGE A14 FOR MORE COVERAGE OF THE TNRD AUDIT was presented at the Dec. 16, TNRD board meeting by BDO Canada representatives Simon Padgett and Jervis Rodrigues. Auditors cited a number of activities that perpetrated the “inappropriate culture of spending,” activities cited by current and past regional district employees These activities include many of those cited in the KTW investigation, including: • Gill’s pay and expenses were significantly higher than CAOs in other regional districts; • Frequent and excessive level of spending on meals and entertainment; • Improper splitting of expenses or directing subordinates to
pay and claim reimbursement for expenses; • Purchase and distribution of gift cards and time of a personal nature without specifying who was receiving them. Auditors also noted expenses reimbursed with no approvals, lack of scrutiny in approving expenses and meal expenses above meal thresholds contained in bylaws and policies of the TNRD. “The former CAO appears to have created, or encouraged, a culture of bypassing financial internal controls in respect of expense claims,” BDO Canada stated. In addition, the audit found there was a practice of writing
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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District hired a communications consultant at an unknown cost to provide advice in connection to the Dec. 16 presentation of the BDO Canada forensic audit. In a response to a query from Kamloops This Week, TNRD CAO Scott Hildebrand confirmed the consultant was retained in July and again recently, prior to the forensic audit presentation. Hildebrand said the regional district has one communications staffer — currently former Radio NL reporter Colton Davies, but more recently Michelle Nordstrom, who left the TNRD to work for Thompson Rivers University. Hildebrand said the regional district did not have
communications capacity during the summer wildfires to manage both the emergency situation and pending audit. He said the communications consultant was retained at a time when the regional district thought BDO Canada would be nearing completion of its audit, but before the scope would later be expanded. Hildebrand said the type of advice the regional district received is “confidential.” It occurred largely in closed meetings and Hildebrand said he cannot speak to it because it has not been brought outside of in-camera sessions. Hildebrand said that in addition to capacity issues, he wanted an external opinion about how to transparently and factually share information related to the audit because forensic audits are not common
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Nicola Regional District under former CAO Sukh Gill were “disappointing” and “difficult to listen to.” Christian noted the audit report verified reporting in Kamloops This Week and provided much more detail.
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can openly and transparently share everything we can,” he said Hildebrand said he commits to sharing additional information, including costs of the communications consultant, as well as the full forensic audit report and its costs, in the new year. The regional district initially estimated it would cost between $50,000 and $75,000 for the audit. However, it is now expected to cost up to $225,000. Hildebrand said the communications consultant did not require a procurement process because of the cost, noting the decision to hire a communications consultant was his. The TNRD’s procurement policy requires board approval for $75,000 and more. It is not clear how much TNRD staff time went toward the forensic audit. Legal advice has also been sought for the audit.
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He said there are a “ton” of areas in which the regional district can improve. The audit and an ongoing RCMP criminal investigation were a direct result of a KTW investigation into spending at the regional district between 2015 and January 2020. “I think that whole issue of expenses, the amount of expenses, the per diem amount of expenses, who signs off on expenses, all of that piece needs to be tightened up and I think that there is a commitment and a willingness to do that,” Christian said. As part of its financial audits, Christian said, the City of Kamloops has conducted tests of its financial controls in certain areas, such as parking fee collection, swimming lesson registrations and more. He said that has not been done at the TNRD — and needs to be. “I think it’s something that I would be pushing for to have that done and included in the audit,” he said. Coun. Arjun Singh said it has been a “challenging time,” but noted the forensic audit is a blueprint that provides a
“strong pathway forward” to strengthen regional district policies. This past spring, when the TNRD board was voting on whether to conduct the forensic audit, Singh noted KTW’s reporting on regional district spending and questioned what new information could be gained. The audit is expected to cost taxpayers up to $225,000, but Singh believes it was worth it. “The key thing here is really the recommendations,” Singh said. “The key thing is to say we have an opportunity to actually take that recommendation set, built on it, modify it I hope very little, but build on it and really try to make sure that we’re doing the best that we can.” Coun. Dale Bass said the TNRD launched a policy review committee in 2017, but it never met. Bass said that speaks to a lack of governance, pointed out by BDO Canada. She said the policy review committee began meeting in recent months. It is chaired by Coun. Kathy Sinclair and Bass is a member.
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Three Interior real estate associations — including the Kamloops and District organization — have merged to form a new, single association. The Association of Interior Realtors, Kamloops and District Real Estate Association (KADREA) and Kootenay Association of Realtors have combined and will do business under the Association of Interior Realtors banner. It will be led by CEO George Greenwood, who is now the head of the Association of Interior Realtors. The new association, to be formally created in early 2022, will represent nearly 2,500 realtors. “KADREA Realtors have clearly shown us that they are ready for change and believe that the shared resources of a larger association will better help them serve their clients,” said Chelsea Mann, current president of KADREA. Trevor Koot, current CEO of both KADREA and the Kootenay Association of Realtors, told KTW the new association will continue to report on statistics of various region and will break down the data accordingly. “I know there was talk of having spokespeople within each region, but nothing has been decided,” Koot said. “As you can imagine, this stuff is not going to happen over night and will take time to play out.”
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Longtime Kamloops radio personality Stan Bailly died on the weekend after spending months in Royal Inland Hospital battling COVID-19. Bailly, whose passing on Dec. 18 was announced on social media by wife Debbie, was 74 years old. “Today I lost the love of my life. No more suffering, Stan,” Debbie posted in her Facebook page. While Bailly was double vaccinated against COVID19, he had been a kidney transplant recipient and was immunocompromised. Bailly’s radio career spanned more than three decades, with his quarter-century partnership with Henry Small on CIFM cementing the pair as morning radio royalty in Kamloops. “I loved him,” Small told KTW upon hearing news of Bailly’s death. “He was a true friend to
me for a major part of my life. I just feel crushed. That’s all I can say right now.” Others are remembering Bailly as a kind and happy person who never had a bad thing to say about anyone. Tara Holmes, who worked with Bailly for 20 years, has been reflecting on what a fun person he was and the impression he left on people. “Anybody who met Stan liked him. There would be nobody that you could find that doesn’t like Stan,” Holmes said, noting she hopes Bailly’s family can take comfort in the legacy he left in Kamloops. Leo Baggio, general manager and general sales manager of he Broadcast Centre (home of CIFM) said Bailly was the same person on the air as he was off radio. “He was a gentleman. He was kind to everybody. Sweet man, polite, always had time for you, a great listener. I loved him and I’m going to miss him,” Baggio said. Holmes said while Bailly’s health had improved previously
Stan Bailly, longtime radio personality and host of the CIFM Morning Show, said farewell to radio as he rode off into retirement on the back of Kamloops This Week sales manager Ray Jolicoeur’s Harley Davidson motorcycle on Oct. 25, 2018, following Bailey’s final radio show. DAVE EAGLES/KTW FILE
with his condition, she knew he had been struggling for a long time. Baggio said he has felt numb since learning the news of Bailly’s death, even while knowing of his ongoing health struggles. “On Saturday night (Dec. 18) and throughout the weekend is when it started to sink in that a prominent member of our Pattison Broadcast Centre family has left us, and that’s hard to deal with,” Baggio said. “I’m speaking for his teammates and our company and I can only imagine
what the family is going through right now.” Holmes said it is shocking someone as vibrant as Bailly is now gone, noting he was like a 14-year-old in a 74-year-old’s body. “He was just a big kid. His happy place was wearing his headphones, doing events and having so much fun,” she said. Baggio met Bailly in the 1980s, at a time when Bailly had left the radio broadcasting industry, but would still fill in the odd shift. “And he would just blow the
doors off us. I mean, he was so good,” Baggio said, noting Bailly eventually got back into the business and into the prime morning show slot. Holmes met Bailly in 1995, when she filled in for him while he received a kidney and recovered from the transplant operation. “I filled in his chair, which, of course, nobody could fill that chair,” Holmes said. From then on, the two worked together, including at times outside the radio station, as Bailly would often DJ local weddings and other events, including myriad school dances. Holmes said Bailly was such a happy person that even when he slipped on ice and broke his leg one day walking into work, shortly after returning from that kidney transplant, he kept a smile on his face. “Here’s a guy who survived a kidney transplant and broke his leg and he had to go get a cast and crutches, but he was still smiling. He never stopped smiling.”
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Kamloops Mounties wish to thank Good Samaritan KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
Kamloops Mounties want to thank a passerby who helped a volatile situation during a problematic arrest. Const. Crystal Evelyn said a constable was dealing with an impaired driving issue on Aberdeen Drive just before midnight Dec. 11.
During the investigation, Evelyn said, the suspected impaired driver ran from the officer, who followed. Evelyn said the suspect was resisting arrest as the officer attempted to take him into custody. “As the officer called for emergency backup, a Good Samaritan pulled over, got out of his vehicle and
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Mustard Seed’s 12 Days of Giving continues The Mustard Seed is inviting Kamloopsians to take part in its 12 Days of Giving initiative this Christmas. Through Dec. 23, the non-profit is collecting donations for the less fortunate, with each day bringing about different themed gifts. Each day highlights items of need, but any of the items below can be donated at any time over the 12 days: • Dec. 12: travel games: Checkers, deck of cards, chess set; • Dec. 13: $5 gift card: for coffee, movies, food (please write the amount on the card); • Dec. 14: new empty adult backpack; • Dec. 15: new winter toques, mittens, scarves; • Dec. 16: winter jackets; • Dec. 17: travel-size only: shampoo, conditioner, Kleenex, toothpaste; • Dec. 18: work gloves, winter boots; • Dec. 19: Band-Aids, Wet wipes, can opener, deodorant, lip balm, toothbrush; • Dec. 20: new long underwear, regular underwear for men and women; • Dec. 21: new sweatpants, joggers: M/L/XL for men and women; • Dec. 22: bus tickets; • Dec. 23: small flashlight, nail clipper, nail file, reusable water bottle, face mask, notepads. The Mustard Seed’s gift drop-off location is downtown at 181 Victoria St., W.
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Fundraiser for medical student with rare form of cancer KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
Many people in Kamloops will remember Dr. Ross Yoneda, a family and emergency doctor who delivered hundreds of babies in the city and region. In May 2009, Yoneda died of cancer at the age of 56, leaving behind wife Navy and children Joshua and Marissa. Today, the Yoneda family is again facing a cancer battle, with Joshua having been diagnosed in August with grade 4 spinal cord glioma, an extremely rare form of cancer. The 27-year-old is in his last year of UBC medical school, with aspirations to become a family doctor. like his late dad. A fundraiser organized by sister Marissa seeks to raise money to help Joshua and the family deal with
the costs associated with treatment and travel. The fundraiser can be found here or by going to gofundme.com and searching “Help Joshua Beat Cancer.” Marissa said upon learning of the cancer on Aug. 4, determining the precise type took some time. “Without a diagnosis, there was no treatment and the waiting began as test after test took place,” Marissa wrote on the GoFundMe page. After three months, Joshua was told he had the rare type of cancer that had metastasized to the bone. Because the cancer type is so rare, there are no standard guidelines for treatment regimens. Marissa said there are only two treatments offered in Canada for spinal cord glioma.
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After receiving the diagnosis, Joshua started chemotherapy and the family is reviewing and researching all clinical trials in the world. Marissa said money raised will be used to help Joshua receive the best possible care and propel future cancer research in this field. “After losing our father, Joshua became the rock of our family,” Marissa said. “He became my biggest
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role model and my best friend.” Joshua graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a major in cellular molecular microbial biology, after which he completed his master’s degree in microbial genetics at the University of Regina. After successfully defending his thesis on antibiotic resistant bacteria, Joshua was accepted into the Southern
Medical Program at UBC. During this time, Joshua became fascinated with specialties such as neurology, internal medicine and family medicine. After spending a year at Royal Inland Hospital and with one year left before medical school graduation, Joshua moved to the Lower Mainland to begin his first rotation at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Marissa said that about halfway through his clinical, Joshua began having trouble walking. He decided to go to emergency after his shift, where the doctors ordered an MRI. Following his MRI, Joshua asked the radiologist to view the scans. It was then that Joshua saw a 26-millimetre mass on his spinal cord, with bone lesions. The family was
told that the cancer was a slow-growing low grade tumour, based on the bone biopsy. But what was initially thought to be a slow-growing cancer is, in fact, an aggressive tumour. During months of uncertainty, Marissa said, Joshua continued with his schooling and found solace in helping others and using his wide array of knowledge to empathize with those in similar circumstances. Marissa said Joshua has begun his first round of general chemotherapy and is slowly gaining back his strength and nourishing his body before the next round of treatment. “We pray every day that this chemotherapy is successful, but in the event it is not, we are researching more options,” Marissa said.
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Family raising money for seriously injured couple MICHAEL POTESTIO
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A head-on collision on Highway 5 on the morning of Dec. 8 landed a Kamloops couple in hospital with serious injuries. As a result, a fundraising campaign has been launched to help them navigate their recovery as they will be out of work for some time. Corey Tucker and Annalise Mortimer were on their way to Sun Peaks Resort to celebrate Mortimer’s birthday. En route, on Highway 5 just north of the Halston Connector, an oncoming vehicle crossed the centre line and hit the vehicle carrying the couple head-on. Tucker, 30, suffered multiple broken bones
throughout his body and will require extensive and multiple surgeries on both legs, both arms, his pelvis and multiple ribs. Mortimer, 26, was flown to Vancouver for surgery on her pelvis and is slowly recovering from a concussion. Maddie Barendregt, Tucker’s sister, said neither will be unable to work for a months. Because of that, a fundraiser has been launched online at gofundme.com (search “Help Corey and Annalise”) to help the couple during their recovery. A BC Emergency Health Services spokesperson said four people were taken to hospital — two in serious condition, two in stable condition and one in critical condition.
The collision occurred at about 8:20 a.m. on Highway 5 near CN Junction Road, north of the Halston Connector. Barendregt said her brother and his girlfriend had moved to Kamloops about eight months ago from Smithers, where they have family, and both are expected to make full recoveries eventually. “It was a pretty big gong show at first,” Barendregt said, noting the family heard about the crash via media reports. “We didn’t know how to get a hold of anybody at one point.” Barendregt said she and her mother are in Kamloops, visiting her brother at Royal Inland Hospital. “The surgeon had said to my mom if
he was any older, or Annalise was any older, your bones wouldn’t be able to handle it. It’s just lucky he was young is the reason he’s alive,” Barendregt said. Mortimer is a student at Thompson Rivers University and Tucker is a mill operator for Pretivm Resources’ Brucejack mine in northern B.C. Barendregt said she started the fundraiser to help with the couple’s various costs as they will remain in hospital until their broken bones heal and they can again move on their own. “He’s not going to be up for months,” Barendregt said of her brother. “He’s got a rental he’s got to pay for, truck payments, bills — and then we don’t know if the other person’s insurance is going to cover them.”
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Kamloops man pleads guilty to witness tampering NATHAN TOWNSEND, 26, IS ONE OF FIVE MEN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 2018 DEATH OF TROY GOLD MICHAEL POTESTIO
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A Kamloops man charged in connection with a murder case has pleaded guilty to attempting to obstruct justice. Nathan Townsend, 26, is one of five men charged in connection with the October 2018 death of Troy Gold, whose body was found in the Lac du Bois area late that month after he was reported missing on
Oct. 3, 2018. Townsend was arrested about a year later and has been in custody since. On Thursday, Dec. 16, court heard that Townsend, from Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre, contacted or attempted to contact a witness in the case on 64 occasions between January and October 2021. During one call, Townsend asked the person leave town. On another call, he suggested
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the person fake having COVID19 so as not to have to testify. Townsend pleaded guilty to the charge in B.C. Supreme Court on Thursday in front of Justice Shelley Fitzpatrick, but he has yet to receive a sentence. His next court date is scheduled for Jan. 4, 2022. In the days after Gold’s disappearance, police could be seen scouring a Brocklehurst property belonging to Townsend’s grandparents. Gold had been involved
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INSIDE: City basketball champions crowned | A26 Third Erin Pincott and the Team Brown rink will not get the chance to defend their B.C. provincial curling title on home ice this month. ANDREW KLAVER/CURLING CANADA
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New gathering restrictions due to the surge of COVID-19 Omicron variant cases include cancellation of any sporting tournaments until at least Jan. 31. That means the annual Kamloops International Bantam Hockey Tournament will not take place for the second consecutive year, having been cancelled last year due to the pandemic. Also cancelled for the second
straight year are the provincial men’s and women’s curling championships, which were scheduled to take place on McArthur Island and at the Kamloops Curling Club from Jan. 4 to Jan. 9. The championships were set to be played in Kamloops in January of 2021, but were axed then due to the pandemic. Further impacting the situation is the fact the national men’s and women’s curling championships, to which the provincial winners advance, are taking place soon. In fact, the Scotties national
women’s tourney is set to take place from Jan. 28 to Feb. 6 in Thunder Bay. The B.C. ban on all sports tourneys runs to at least Jan. 31. The national men’s curling championship is set for Lethbridge from March 4 to March 13. The timing of the Scotties and the duration of the ban means a women’s championship tourney cannot be held. Last year, after the event was cancelled, Curl BC decided to send the defending 2020 champion — the Corryn Brown
rink of Kamloops and the Steve Laycock squad from the Okanagan — to nationals. Braley said it remains to be seen how a B.C. representative will be chosen to play at the Scotties and Brier tournaments. Whether one-on-one games can be held instead of the championship tourneys remains to be seen. “I just feel bad about it for the whole Kamloops committee,” Braley said. Braley said there is no contingency plan, due to the razor-tight schedules of provincial and
national championships. “It just didn’t even occur to us that we’d have to go through this again until Omicron came up — and then it started,” he said, Braley also cited the midNovember rainstorms that destroyed highways, leading to cancellation of regional qualifying tournaments for the provincial championships. “So the earthquake this morning just seemed like, you know, crowning touch,” Braley said with a sigh, referencing a quake felt by many on Friday off the coast of B.C.
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The 2021 Fulton Cup wrapped up on Friday at the Tournament Capital Centre, with winners decided in four divisions at the annual city high school basketball championship tournament. In the senior girls’ division, the Sa-Hali Sabres earned a 67-47 win over the South Kamloops Titans to claim gold. The Westsyde Whundas knocked off the Valleyview Vikings 78-60 in the senior boys’ final. South Kam vanquished the NorKam Saints 49-30
in the juniors boys’ final. The Titans bested the Saints 55-12 in the junior girls’ title tilt. Cailen Hamilton of Westsyde and Jayse Matonovich of Sa-Hali were named MVP of the seniors boys’ and girls’ divisions, respectively. They each received $300 bursaries from Fulton and Company. Fulton also handed out $300 bursaries to one member of each of the senior teams, including Jarrett Dumais, Will McGauchie, Ashton Yamaoka, Kai Huber, Ryland Bodo, Michael Sterling, Eron Pias, Anisse McAusland,
Margaret-Jean Willis, Thea Wells, Jaya Saroya, Kayte Hawkings and Carmaye Directo. Noah Henson and Kiana Kaczur of the Titans claimed MVP honours in the junior boys’ and girls’ divisions, respectively. Tournament allstars include Ajai Aujla, Wyatt Hurley, Derek Buemann, Kyle Demers, Caleb Ezedebego, Nate Willey, Kalie Saari, Alicia Blackford, Sydney Frasier, Jaya Saroya, Rhiannon Nesbitt, Becca Rozek, Kayjen Conroy, Alex Bigham, Max Ritchie, Tarun Saroya, Logan Rubel,
Brennan Coetzer, Anna Younie, Saki Shimizy, Lucy Marchese, Julia Blackford, Hannah Hansen and Morgan Eichenberger. One athlete from each team in the junior divisions was chosen to receive free entry into the Red Devils Basketball Camp. The athletes are Isabel Phillips, Miranda Mackenzie, Kylee Koppes, Meaghan Bourgeois, Emily Chevrier, Sophie Pilbeam, Finn Vukusic, Grayson Bodo, Noah Henson, Austin Neustaeter, Quinn LaRoche and Sam Directo.
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ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Kamloops Blazers’ goaltender Dylan Ernst makes a stop on Friday at Sandman Centre. Prince George knocked off Kamloops 5-2.
A break to regroup might not be a terrible thing for the Kamloops Blazers, who enter the Christmas WHL pause with six losses in their last 10 games. The club is 1-4 without starting goaltender Dylan Garand and co-top scorer Logan Stankoven, who left to join Team Canada ahead of the World Junior Hockey Championship after the Blazers’ 7-1 triumph over the Vancouver Giants on Dec. 8 at Sandman Centre. Blazers’ defenceman Marko Stacha will toil for Slovakia at world juniors.
Kamloops will return to action on Tuesday, Dec. 28, when the Kelowna Rockets come to town. Game time is 7 p.m. at Sandman Centre. B.C. Division standings: Kamloops (19-8-0-0), Kelowna (13-9-0-3), Vancouver (14-13-10), Prince George (13-15-0-0) and Victoria (9-13-4-0). Stankoven and forward Matthew Seminoff are tied for the Blazers’ lead in scoring at the break, with 32 points apiece. Seminoff has played 26 games, four more than Stankoven.
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Classics’ records fall at MJB Law meet The Kamloops Classic Swimming club hosted the 28th MJB Law Invitational earlier this month at the Tournament Capital Centre and won silver, with athletes winning 92 medals — 31 gold, 36 silver and 25 bronze. Kamloops swimmers established 13 club records — nine individual and four relay — at the meet, which featured 315 swimmers from across the province. Maci Dixon won six gold medals, Sienna Angove won five gold medals and set ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW seven club records, Sela Wist won five gold medals and STORM IN FORM Julian Cinel placed first in The Kamloops Storm reach the Kootenay International Junior Hockey three events. League holiday break sitting atop the Doug Birks Division. The junior B club capped an excellent first half of the campaign with a 6-1 victory over Five Classics — Julia the Sicamous Eagles on Sunday at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre. Moore, Parker Cameron, Doug Birks Division standings: Kamloops (18-4-2-1), Revelstoke (17-5-1-0), Sienna Angove, Jake Gysel Chase (11-8-4-0), 100 Mile House (8-15-0-1) and Sicamous (5-16-2-0). The and Sela Wist — posted Storm will return to action on Jan. 5, when they travel to play the Wranglers qualifying times for the in 100 Mile House. Kamloops will play host to Sicamous on Jan. 7, a 7 p.m. 2022 World Championship start on Mac Isle. Swimming Trials, which will
be held in April in Victoria. Moore set the club record in the 50-metre freestyle in her age division and Cameron established Classics’ records in the 100m backstroke and 200m backstroke in his age category. Ryder Litke qualified for the Western Canadian Championships and Ryder Crichton has qualified for the provincial swimming championships. Yoonsung Chung, Koko Dumas-Jaims, Gavin Stroich, Sadie Krutop, Addisyn Sawka, Sawyer Niedziejko, Alice Evans, Maci Dixon, Lia Dixon, Alexa Cinel, Ryder Litke, Peter Tulk and Josie Benoit posted lifetime-best times in each of their swims. Benoit qualified for regional events. Stroich swam in seven events and qualified for seven finals.
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503 - 444 St Paul Street - Beautiful studio 5th floor unit in The Lightwell - Kamloops’ newest building in the heart of Downtown. Bright and inviting floor plan featuring 9’ ceilings, in-suite laundry, stainless steel appliances, underground/heated parking & so much more. Large sundeck where you can take in the stunning mountain and city views. Enjoy all the amenities Downtown has to offer all within walking distance to dining, shopping, parks, transit, schools, etc. The Lightwell also features a rooftop patio, 2 elevators, intercom admittance plus pets and rentals are welcome. First time buyer, looking to downsize or hoping to invest - this building has everything you need & more. Offered at $264,900
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11-1651 VALLEYVIEW DRIVE - NEW TO MARKET. Centrally located in Valleyview Drive and a few minutes from the City Centre. Meadowlark Terrace is a very well cared for, small bare-land strata community. It has a Recreation Center, indoor pool, and RV parking. This level entry unit is comfortably designed for wheelchair access and features easy access from the 2-car attached garage to the main floor laundry and mudroom. The unit has 5 well-sized bedrooms, 3 bathrooms including the 4 piece ensuite, a fully finished daylight basement, and a 40’x10’ covered deck with lovely views. For additional information and or for viewings call PHIL at 250-318-0100 OR 778-765-1500! OFFERED AT $698,800.
16-930 Stagecoach Drive - Well maintained 3 Level Townhome. Features include 4 bathrooms inclusive of 4 pce Ensuite. The main floor features a powder room, kitchen, dining area and living room with access to a spacious deck and stairway to the fenced yard with mountain view. The upper floor has 3 bedrooms with 4 piece ensuite and walk-in closet in the master-bedroom with access to the upper deck. The lower floor is bright with separate entry to the back yard and offers a family room, den and 3 piece ensuite. Additional features are central air, appliance package, attached garage and additional parking. Offered at $588,800.
QUALIFIED BUYERS LOOKING FOR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Sun-Rivers between $650,000-$850,000 West-End or South Kamloops – $750,000-$1,000,000 Ski and Ski out at Sun-Peaks – $1,0000-3,000,000 Townhome - any location South Shore up to $500,000 Single family home – $650,000-$900,000 South Shore any location single family – $600,000-$800,000
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Antiques Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30. Cedar Hope Chest $400. Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250-3728177.
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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
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8ft Antique Couch $700. Couch & matching chairs $100. 250-374-1541.
Valleyview 3bdrms, 2bth. N/S/P, Ref’s. $2800/mo + utilities. 416-523-1030.
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Antique Duncan Phyfe table, extra leaf, buffet, hutch and 4 chairs. Exec cond. $600. 778-2577155.
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Diningroom table w/8chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $800. 250-374-8933.
Bicycles Rad Electric Bike with bike carrier. 86kms like new. $1800. 778-3620186. Trek Crossrip Road Bike. Like new. Paid $1950 Asking $1,000. 250-5720753.
For Sale - Misc 6pc patio set. $225. 6pc Bedroom set like new. $575. 2 Horse Saddles $295/each. Beaver table saw 48” $125. Battery charger $75. Angel grinder $75. Small radial alarm saw $50. 250-374-8285. 75ft of 3/4” polyline w/heat tape. $200. 12ft field roller. $250. Lrg garden tractor. $200. 250672-9712.
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RESORT FOR SALE 2.6 ac. 1/2 hr. to Kamloops 42 Long Term Suites. 130 Seat Bar. 4000 sq. ft. Owners Suite. 2 blocks to town centre. High School next door. Doctor, Golf Course, Ice Arena. 200 Acre Ranch.
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Trucks & Vans 2 - P215 / 60 R 16 M&S $125.00 2 -P225 / 60 R 16 M&S $125.00 2 - 245 / 50 VR 16 Good Year Eagle M&S $250.00 Phone 250-319-8784
2009 Ford Ranger, +cab. 4ltr, 5spd, winters on. 405,000kms. Good cond. $2,500/obo. 250-3727817.
Trucks - 4WD 2004 GMC 3/4T HD. New brakes, good tires. $6,000/obo. 250-3207774.
3 Michelin 205/50 R16 winters. $50/tire or $100/3. Good tread. Call 778-220-6566 with offers.
2018 GMC Z71 SLT Crewcab 4X4 fully equipped. Excellent condition. Black with black leather. 107,000 kms $51,800 250-319-8784
Utility Trailers All aluminum cargo trailer 7ftx14ft. $12,000/firm. Like new. 250-719-3539. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Run Flat tires on 17 “ BMW M series rims. $ 700.00. 250-819-0863.
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2017 Harley Davidson Road King Milwaukee 8 engine. 35,000kms. $16,000/obo. 250-6823152.
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WEDNESDAY, December 22, 2021
In Memoriam
In Loving Memory of Brunella Costa Breen
March 9, 1957 December 26, 2020
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In Loving Memory of My Son Tanner Mark Passmore
In Loving Memory of Jesse Harold Gitzel
August 22, 1983 – August 1, 2009
Missing you Jess At Christmas Time
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In Loving Memory of Janet Norah Wallace March 1, 1937 – December 24, 2011
and My Mother
Daphne Joyce Nunes
We carry you in our hearts everyday. Vic, Brandee, Steven, David, Rebecca, Francesca, Matteo, Alyse, Jax, Dylen, Cooper, Lorenzo and Luci
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October 20, 1979 – April 27, 2019
April 10, 1933 – January 24, 2021
Love you forever, miss you always
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Missing you Both With all my love throughout eternity (Barbara)
13th Christmas in Heaven Christmas brings us peace and joy But it brings sorrow too And just like many others will We’ll spend it missing you We know that you are somewhere Where the sun will always shine, Where happiness surrounds you And the sadness is just ours So this year as we gaze Into the dark wintry sky Christmas stars will twinkle And we will know the reason why. Merry Christmas Jess We love and miss you always. Mum, Dad, Kyle, Char, Lil’ Jesse Family and Friends
Janet (Craig) Wallace around age five or six
It is now ten years Janet our love never fades. Your talents are evident throughout the household. Your Loving Family
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In Loving Memory of Kurt Wormsbecher December 28, 1946 December 23, 2020
In Loving Memory of
Patrick “Pat” Rozek May 22, 1952 – December 22, 2016
THE ANGEL ON YOUR SHOULDER By Jackie Huston Lena, Wisconsin
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Everything is different now you are gone. You were the most loving husband and father and are missed more than you could ever know. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts and we speak of you often. We miss your hugs, your jokes and the way only you could screw up a favorite song. Wherever you are I hope the coffee is on, you are driving your Mustang, and going for many train rides. You will always be loved and never forgotten. I just wish we could have five more minutes. Marilynne, Audra, Gordon and Family.
5 years ago today we lost a husband, father and grandfather. 5 years ago we lost his smile, his bright, twinkling eyes and his unending love. Today we celebrate his inspiring life. Pat you were one of a kind! Love Noreen, Nadine, Kevin, Paul, David and families
There’s an angel on your shoulder Though you may not know she’s there, She watches over you day and night And keeps you in her care. There’s an angel on your shoulder Watching you learn and grow Keeping you safe from danger And nurturing your soul. She’ll be there through your triumphs She’ll dance on clouds with pride, She’ll hold your hand through disappointments and fears, Standing faithfully by your side. In her lifetime this angel was strong and true, And stood up for what was right. In your life you’ll be faced with decisions and trials And she’ll shine down her guiding light. Life holds so much in store for you, So remember as you grow older, There are no heights you cannot reach ‘Cause there’s an angel on your shoulder. Bereavement Publishing Inc. 5125 N. Union Blvd, Suite 4 Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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DON PROKOP AUGUST 15, 1939 – DECEMBER 7, 2021
Don started his life in Edam, Saskatchewan, about 40 miles north of North Battleford. He and his parents left the farm in 1957, heading west to join relatives in Kamloops, BC. In the spring of 1958, at the age of 18, Don joined the Army. He became a Gunner with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. He was with the Regiment in Winnipeg for three years. While serving, he participated in Track & Field and was on the Boxing Team. Alas, Army life was not in his future, so July 1961 he was Honourably Discharged and moved back to Kamloops. It was here one summer night in 1961 that Don went to a country dance; the Thompson Valley Boys were playing. There a young girl caught his eye and he was smitten; in 1963, Bernice became his bride. Together they started their life together, a love story that spanned over 58 years. It wasn’t long before they welcomed two sons in quick succession and their lives became full and busy. Before he knew it, Don was taking the Boys to their hockey games, camping, teaching them to fish and helping them develop a true appreciation for the beauty of nature. In what seemed like the blink of an eye, Don’s sons grew into fine men, getting married themselves and starting their own families. Nothing gave Don more happiness and pride than being Gedo to four precious grandchildren and to three great grandchildren, each of whom he often called by their own special nicknames, an unbreakable bond they each shared with him. Wanting to be sure of his ability to provide for a future wife and family, Don began to work as a Labourer with the Town of North Kamloops in 1962. After the North Kamloops & Kamloops amalgamation in 1967 Don became classified as a Truck Driver and went from #15 on the Seniority List to Number #150. “Oh, well; it is what it is” he would say. Being industrious and a hard-worker, Don became an Equipment Operator shortly thereafter and operated everything from paving machines (not like today’s) to a muck stick (shovel). He enjoyed his years with the City; there was lots of variety to keep it interesting. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Don went on to become the Streets Foreman, a job he had great respect for, knowing that people’s safety depended on quality work often in difficult circumstances and knowing he had a hard-working crew on which he could depend. It was from this position in 1996, after a career spanning more than 34 years that Don retired, satisfied nothing was left undone. He would tell you he worked with good people, made some great friends and that he would do it all over again. Don had a bit of a car bug and in the early years of marriage he got involved in stock car racing. First on a dirt track in Barnhartvale, but later onto a new and paved track at Schiedam Flats. All the young wives and their little ones watched some awesome, exciting races. GO #99 GO! Always the sports enthusiast, when his sons were old enough to play ball, Don and some of the City Workers formed the first Slow Pitch team in Kamloops; Kamloops Kats. Don’s wife became the family taxi driver, dropping the three off at the various ball fields around town so they could play their games. A kid at heart, Don thought Hallowe’en was a great time for them to dress up and hand out treats, often with the video camera hooked up to the TV, so kids coming to the door could see themselves in costume on the screen. After retirement in 1996 Don was looking forward to some free time for himself, but that wasn’t really Don. If a friend or neighbour needed a hand, he was right there. He became a fixture around the neighbourhood and you could set your watch by the time of day he took his walk, or your calendar by the day of the week he mowed his grass or brought out the hedge trimmer. He enjoyed good conversation over the fence, but would often say after a lengthy gabfest, “well, better get back to work; the Boss is watching”… Don loved working in his yard; cutting grass, manicuring hedges, grooming flowerbeds. He always took the time to stop what he was doing to chat with the neighbours over the fence, a routine with camaraderie and friendship that lasted over 35 years. Always time to visit with friends that stopped by to shoot the breeze and enjoy a cold brew or hot tea in the relaxing back yard. With a big smile he’d say, “I think I’m busier now then when I went to work”. Don could wield a mean shovel, he was the first to bring it out when the snow came, helping other family members or friends in need. When his sons couldn’t slow him down they bought him a riding mower for the summer, which doubled as a snow plow in the winter once the blade went on. Don was happier than a clam in mud. Don and his wife were also able to reignite their love of music and dance once he retired. He loved playing guitar and singing with the Jamming group, often entertaining at senior homes or centres. Before COVID hit, the two of them went dancing Sunday nights. Don all dressed up in his fresh cowboy shirt, black hat and shiniest cowboy boots ever. When someone asked how he got them so shiny, he’d jokingly reply, “my wife polishes them!” Don always took Life as it came. When asked how he was, you’d always get, “…not bad for an Old Fart….” He was more than satisfied with the Life he had built and felt rich beyond measure. A respectful & thoughtful Son A jokester & teasing Brother A always there for you Uncle A loving Husband for 58 years A patient and caring Father Awesomest Gedo Ever! A true Friend Right up until his passing, Don also thought of those very special children through the years that filled his heart and thoughts with Love and Joy. Children who may have grown from toddlers and preschoolers to teens and adults. Though not related by blood, they were also a treasured part of Don’s family and he theirs. They continued to be part of each other’s lives and THEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE! Don’s family and friends will miss him, but he has left us with many good memories we can carry in our Hearts, where he will live forever. In honour of Don, hold your family close. Call an old friend that you have not spoken to in awhile; try for today, not tomorrow. Be Kind and above all, Keep on Laughing! Don, rest in peace. You have indeed earned that luxury. Arrangements are being handled by Drake Cremation & Funeral Services, 425 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops. Expressions of Condolence may be left on their webpage at www.drakecremation.com
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Brennan Cade Beltrano It is with great sadness and deep sorrow that we announce the passing our son Brennan Cade Beltrano at the age of 22 on November 29, 2021. Born and raised in Kamloops, Brennan graduated from French immersion in 2017. One of his great loves was downhill biking, and the crazier the trail, the greater the thrill. At the time of his passing, Brennan was enrolled at the Justice Institute, where he was studying to become a first responder. His future seemed bright. Brennan was predeceased by his grandfather, Lino Pavan. He is survived by his parents Gino and Daniela, grandmother Brunna Pavan, grandparents Frank and Maria Beltrano, aunt Mara (Peter) Pavan, uncle Joey and (Kelly) Beltrano, cousins Savanna (Dylan and Kai) Pavan, Chloe and Chanel Beltrano. He leaves behind many friends and loyal companions. Those that knew Brennan will remember his loyalty, adventurous spirit and infectious smile. He touched many hearts. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, where we will commemorate his life, loves and adventures. Condolences may be expressed at SchoeningFuneralService.com
Alan John Lomax It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Alan John Lomax on December 17, 2021, in Kamloops, BC. Alan died peacefully in his sleep. Alan was born in Bury, Lancashire, U.K. on August 5, 1953 and grew up in Kitsilano, Vancouver. He worked as a teacher in the Kamloops School District for over 35 years until his retirement in 2017. Alan found much purpose in his role as a Learning Assistance Teacher, as well as in the time he spent as a Trades and Transition Coordinator. His team worked small miracles, bending rules to get students into trades. Alan is survived by Teresa; his daughters Krista (Cam) and Emily (Byron), as well by his mother Irene; his sister Susan (John); his niece Rachel (David) and children Paloma and Ophelia; and his cat, Simon. He is predeceased by his father John Lomax.
Alan will be dearly missed. The family will hold a private service. Please consider a donation to the Canadian Red Cross BC flood relief.
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WEDNESDAY, December 22, 2021
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Arthur H. (Art) Allen
Shortly after graduation, Art began his 37 year career with BC Hydro (known then as the BC Power Commission) as a meter reader, eventually becoming a popular and highly regarded Line Supervisor. His career took him from Quesnel to Dawson Creek, Merritt, Nakusp and finally Kamloops, where he retired in 1994. Art married the love of his life Sandy (or “Sam” as he liked to call her) on January 6, 1962 and loved nothing more than spending time with family and friends. He was a wonderful dancer, enjoyed playing cards, curling, golfing, camping, fishing and teasing those he loved with his wry sense of humour. In his retirement years, his most treasured pastime was fishing with his buddies Dave and Ron at a secluded spot on the Thompson River. Whenever a friend or family member was having a particularly difficult time, Art would always end up prescribing a little Thompson River Therapy or “TRT” as he liked to call it, to cure all that ailed them. Art is survived by his wife Sandy, daughter Laurie (Michael), son Doug, grandchildren Karlie, Lindsey (Ty, great grand baby #1 due in March), Alex and Taylor, and his much loved sisterin-law and brother-in-law Carol and Bill McKenzie. A favourite uncle to Debra (Joe), Cheryl and Heather (Jim), along with great nieces, nephews and many other family members. Art was predeceased by his parents George (Ora) Allen and Verna (Jack) Carson and his older brother Verne.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denise Fulton of Langley, BC on December 15, 2021 at 80 years of age. Denise loved to host celebrations and holidays for family and friends at her home. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and was a caregiver and confidante to many. She was proud of her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. She was the “glue” of our large extended family always ensuring everyone was taken care of. Denise unconditionally loved everyone and she was always up for a glass of wine and a chat. She will be missed by all. Denise is survived by her daughter Deborah (Doug), son Lance (Brenda), grandchildren Janene (Devin), Jason (Sarah), Alexis, great-granddaughter Bryn. She is also survived by her siblings: Kathy, Michael (Lisa), Maureen (Barry) and David (Kathy), and a large network of friends. Denise was predeceased by her husband Ralph, parents Hugh and Yvonne, brothers Huey and Parnell, sister Darlene and brother in-law Paul. We would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Royal Inland Hospital and Kamloops Hospice Association who made Denise’s final days as comfortable as possible. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, any donations may be made to: Breast Cancer Research Foundation or Kamloops Hospice Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
Glenn (Bud) Julius Danielson Glenn Danielson of Pritchard, BC passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops on October 24, 2021 at the age of 85. Glenn known as Bud to so many who knew him was born August 9, 1936 in Princeton, BC to Ernest and Nora Danielson. Bud will be lovingly remembered by his wife Maxine (Pritchard), sons Michael and Tammy (Nanaimo), Patrick and Sheri (Nanaimo), daughters Charlene and Bradley (Port Alberni), and Susan (Mahone Bay, N.S.), his eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Bud worked as a millwright at Harmac in Nanaimo for 19 years and Weyerhaeuser now Domtar in Kamloops for 21 years before retiring in 1999.
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It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Arthur H. (Art) Allen, 82 of Kamloops, BC, on December 14, 2021. Art passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and holding the hand of his wife of almost sixty years, Sandy. He was born to George and Verna Allen on March 26, 1939 in Quesnel, BC.
A celebration of Art’s life will be held in the spring or early summer. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Memorial Hospice Home in Kamloops would be appreciated.
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Yvonne Marie “Denise” Fulton
1939 - 2021
A life well lived and loved, we will always miss our Husband, Dad and Papa, but are comforted by the knowledge that Art is enjoying a long stretch of “TRT”.
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Bud loved to ski, fish, hunt, go camping and spend time with his pets who he loved dearly. Bud has left us to join his parents, son (Rick), brother Jerry and his special dog MacGinty. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Because I Love You So Time will not dim the face I love, The voice I heard each day, The many things you did for me, In your own special way. All my life I’ll miss you, As the years come and go, But in my heart I’ll keep you, Because I love you so. -Anonymous
Turn Again To Life by Mary Lee Hall
If I should die, and leave you here awhile Be not like others sore undone, who keep Long vigils by the silent dust and weep. For my sake, turn again to life, and smile, Nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do Something to comfort weaker hearts than thine. Complete these dear unfinished tasks of mine, And I, perchance, may therein comfort you!
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At 97 years of age, Art survived the Great Depression, separation from family for his formal education in Japan, war, internment, and the loss of many near and dear relatives and friends. A cook, photographer, carpenter, and farmer, through his various careers he kept moving forward following his own direction unconcerned about wealth or status. His skill as a ballroom dancer impressed and surprised all with his grace and form as he and Connie would whirl at speed around the floor. His artistic eye with camera and wood was unique. None could compare to the tomatoes and garlic from his garden. His home was his castle where he spent his time in the garden and workshop while also taking time to study Japanese philosophy and language. In the 1990s, Art’s garden and rock sculptures attracted TV producers becoming featured in the series “Weird Homes”. With Connie’s assistance, Art was able to live independently remaining active throughout his long and full life. He never compromised his views or values. He always spoke his mind. He savored family meals and took special joy in having his granddaughters nearby. In later years, Art and Connie enjoyed regular get-togethers with friends at the A&W. A humble man, in accordance with his firm wish no service will be held (please no koden or flowers). Those that knew him will hopefully honour and remember him as he was - a unique man of strong will and love of life. The family thanks Dr. Peter Loland for his kind care. A special thanks to the Royal Inland Hospital staff who despite these trying times were all one could hope for.
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Betty was born just prior to her parents (Stewart and Mildred Haywood-Farmer) purchasing Indian Gardens Ranch, at Savona. She lived all aspects of ranch life there for over 50 years, half of that time with her best friend, partner and husband Robert (Bob) Dalgleish. They retired to Savona in 1983 and then to Kamloops in 2004. On her own, the past few years Mom enjoyed the comfort of the community at Kamloops Seniors Village Mom was enthusiastic in life, from her hearty “halloo” when answering the phone to cheering for sports teams, especially hockey, and in supporting her large extended family in their varied pursuits. We all wished she had documented the stories told by the many ranch hands she fed. She loved local adventures, and cherished the many drives she and Dad took upon retirement. She had a great memory; the whole family relied on her recall, especially Dad. Betty is survived by her children: Allison (Alan Saucier), Donald, Mary Ellen (Steven Pringle) and Janis (Don Mah), five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, three great grandchildren and her brother Frank. She was predeceased in 2013 by her husband Bob; her daughter-in-law Melanie in 2016, and her cat Stanley in 2019. Mom would often end a phone call with a cheery “carry on” click, and that is exactly what she would want us to do. We will carry on with gratitude for all that Mom taught us.
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1930 - 2021
Drake Smith, MSW Funeral Director Every Wednesday in KTW! Q. What do you do if Murray says “No service by request?” A. Invite some friends and family over for a pot luck and set a place for Murray. Maybe put his picture and urn where he used to sit and serve up a plate of his favourite snacks. Tell some stories about him. Is that a “service”?
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In memory of Betty, we ask that you make a call - to your mom, to your kids or to a friend. Say “Halllooo”, have a visit and end with “Carry on”. Donations can be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. A gathering to honour Betty will be held later in the spring, when the weather warms up.
Harold Arthur Laviolette Harold was born April 21, 1939 in Bowsman, Manitoba to Arthur and Hattie Laviolette. Sadly, he passed away in the early hours of the morning on December 12, 2021. He is survived by loving wife Melody, his two sisters Gladie and Roxanna and many wonderful children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his two brothers Gordon and Bruce and one child. Harold spent most of his adult life in BC and Alberta in the trucking, logging and oil businesses. With hard work and aligning himself with good people along the way Harold succeeded at one of his proudest accomplishments, he established a successful business, Aurora Transport, in Grande Prairie, where he earned a lifetime membership to the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association in recognition of individual contributions to the success of the association. He enjoyed work until his retirement where he lived half the year in Arizona and the other half was spent living a quiet life with his wife on the lake in Chase, BC. Harold enjoyed his life, he loved to travel, he went many places around the world and travelled many miles across country in his motorhome with his loving wife. He loved country music, golfing, fishing, hunting, boating and having good laughs and fun times being with his family and friends and of course he loved Happy Hour. Harold was an old school true gentleman. He was generous, humble, kind, warm, caring, funny and loving. He was a man who loved his work, his family, his home and his life. Throughout his journey he shared a love that was genuine and sincere to everyone who crossed his path and was admired by all. He will truly be missed. The family will hold a celebration of life in the spring/summer date to be decided. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chase Lions Club would be greatly appreciated, as the family would like to acknowledge the great help they gave during this time. Condolences may be expressed at: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
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Hayao (Art) Komori Hayao (Art) Komori, born June 7, 1924, left this life December 12, 2021. The sixth child of Matsunosuke and Haru Komori, and the last to pass of his 12 siblings, Art leaves behind Connie, his wife of 66 years, daughter Teresa, son Don (wife Linda), and granddaughters Jane and Rachel. His sons Steven and Wesley predeceased him.
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Raymond Leslie Doll 1941 - 2021
Ray Doll passed away peacefully at his home on December 8, 2021 at 80 years of age. Ray will be missed by his wife Joyce, his sons Guy (Wendy) and Michael (Maureen) of Kamloops, his grandchildren Jaxon, Kyle, Jonah (Grace), Aaron, Faith, Cache, Hudson, Luke, and Macy, three great-grandchildren, brother Delbert (Shirley) of Courtenay, and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Ray was predeceased by his parents brother Roy Jr, and sisters Dorthy and Margaret.
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Ray was born in Hazelton, BC on February 8, 1941 and spent his childhood and young adult life in Kitwanga. The forest industry dominated Ray’s life early on working in the local mill alongside his family and friends. At the young age of 23, Ray would meet Joyce and they would soon get married and begin their 58 year adventure together. Eventually Ray would start driving logging trucks which he did up to 1999 when age and lack of eyesight forced him to step down. His driving career settled him in many small BC towns over the years including Lumby, 100 Mile House, Penticton, and Avola eventually settling in Kamloops in 1973. After years of driving for other people Ray ventured out on his own starting Jo-Ray Log Transport in 1979 hauling logs all over the Interior of BC and Alberta with his fleet of four logging trucks. Ray employed many drivers over the years and he became lifelong friends with many of them. Finding themselves as empty nesters in 1986 Ray and Joyce decided to move out of the ‘big City’ of Kamloops to start their ‘quite’ life in Vinsulla where they remain today. Logging was not enough to occupy their time so they decided to start their own cattle ranch in 1990. Ray was a blue collar, straight shooting, short tempered man with an endless supply of colorful language at his disposal. Underneath that tough exterior was a man with a big heart especially when it came to animals. That colorful language was softened whenever a dog, cat, or calf were in his presence. Ray was extremely hard working and vacations or down time were foreign to him. He could put a vehicle or piece of equipment together from start to finish or build a house from the ground level to the rooftop. Why pay someone to do something when you can do it yourself?
Your work is done Ray and its finally time to rest. We will miss you. No service by request and in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Kamloops SPCA.
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Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Lineker was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by family on December 16, 2021 at the age of 87, after a long but graceful battle with Alzheimer’s.
She is survived by her loving children Rodney (Donna Lee) Sundby of Kamloops, BC, Rudy (Tammy) Sundby of Cochrane, AB, Dawn Kroad of Victoria, BC, Glayne (Kim) Sundby of Kamloops, BC, grandchildren Josh (Katie) Sundby, Sarah (Brandon) Sobchak, Kailyn (Keegan) Metz, Lyndie Sundby (Tyler Brooker), Lauren (Dave) de Villiers, Devi (Matt) Roy, Jaron Kroad, Myles Sundby and numerous great grandchildren.
Hazel was predeceased by her loving husband Dick. Hazel was born October 24, 1932 and raised in a large family of 5 sisters and 5 brothers. Life on the farm, in Big River, Saskatchewan, was difficult and these hardships shaped Hazel into the strong, resilient woman she became. Hazel married, and between 1955 and 1959, she and her husband, Delbert Sundby had four children: Rodney, Rudy, Dawn and Glayne. Work took the family to British Columbia and in the early sixties Hazel and Delbert bought and operated a corner store in Lake Cowichan. In the late sixties the family moved to Kamloops, BC where the children were raised. Hazel worked for many years at the Village Hotel Restaurant, and she quickly became known as a hard worker. In 1977, Hazel moved to Radium Hot Springs where she eventually bought and ran the Chicken Kitchen for 11 years with second husband, Dick Remple. After selling the Chicken Kitchen, she and Dick purchased Radium Video Store which they owned until 2004. Her life as an entrepreneur continued back in Kamloops. She and Dick purchased and operated the bottle depot in Scotch Creek, BC for several years, until her retirement. Hazel often commented she didn’t feel old until she stopped working.
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Hazel Beatrice Sundby of Kamloops, BC passed away on December 9, 2021, at 89 years of age.
She is also survived by her sisters Hope McNabb of Nanaimo, BC, Gail Lange of Medicine Hat, AB, and lifelong friend Pudgy Johal of Victoria, BC.
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She was born in Vancouver, BC to Calvin and Elsie on January 24, 1934. While working at the American Consulate in Vancouver she met the handsome and talented brother of her sister’s fiancé, Garnet Lineker. This beautiful, intelligent, and classy young woman married him in 1954 and had four children; Brenda, Dave, Donna and Jeff. Betty had a very busy and fulfilling life as a stay at home mom with four active kids in the 60s in Richmond, BC. As the kids got older she began working outside the home, and over the course of her life had many interesting jobs and volunteer positions. Notably, she became president of the George Hilliard P.T.A. after moving to Kamloops in 1970. She successfully lobbied the City to install a stoplight at Holt and Tranquille, ensuring the safety of youngsters crossing on the way to school. Betty was very social and belonged to the Kamloops Golf and Country Club Business Ladies Group. She also loved her bridge group and was always up for a game of scrabble. In her stretch and sew phase in the 70s, she was able to create matching outfits for the whole family, including a polyester leisure suit for Garnet. (Thanks Mom). “ Although “Betsy” as her sister Bev called her, was valued as a hard worker and someone able to organize and get things done, anyone who met her knew her real gift was the ability to love unconditionally and make everyone feel special. Her kindness was extraordinary. She has left a legacy of selflessness, compassion, thoughtfulness, and grace.
It is important to note that Hazel’s children and grandchildren were the loves of her life, and she would do anything for them. She had the biggest heart, and she was generous to both family and those less fortunate. Hazel’s unique personality made an impact on everyone she met and her colourful stories were unforgettable. Her sudden death has left a hole in our hearts, and she will be dearly missed.
Betty cared deeply for her family: they were everything to her. Garnet, her husband of 67 years; their kids and their spouses (Andree, and Rob); grandkids Mike, Robbie (Demi), Jarred (Nicole), Kelsey (Connor), Jordan (Caitlin), Matt (Beth), Tyler and Katie; great grandkids Brynli, Beckett and Briar. Her nieces and nephews. Her loyal Bichon Frise, Lucy. She loved them all.
A celebration of Hazel’s life will take place at a later date.
The family extends a heartfelt thanks to the staff, management and volunteers at The Hamlets at Westsyde for the loving care they gave Betty in her time there. A special acknowledgement to Sierra and Grant who entertained, comforted, and soothed with beautiful music and compassionate hearts.
Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
Never Quit When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill When funds are low and debts are high And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing down a bit, Rest if you must, but don’t you quit. Success is failure turned inside out – The silver tint of the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems so far, So, stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit – It’s when things seem worst that You must not quit!
May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair Twyla Jean Clifford Twyla Jean Clifford at the age of 66 passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Royal Inland Hospital after fighting with cancer for the second time. She was born April 17, 1955 in Prince George. She is preceded in death by parents John and Elsie Clifford, brothers Stacie and Lyle Clifford, sisters Marlene Pinto, and Alexa Shepherd. Twyla is survived by her Partner Tim Porter, children Heather Dyer (Carson), Robin Pryde (Matt,) Kristopher Pryde and Robert Pryde (Jena), grandchildren Noah, Autumn, Owen, Carter, Aspyn, Greyson, Hudson, Anakin and another granddaughter on the way. Her sister Cindy Hannas (Lynn), Glenda Wolter (Tim), Linda Dobos (Gordon), and brother Doland Clifford (Belinda) as well as lots of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She had a love for music and enjoyed singing and wrote her own poems. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren no matter the adventure. She was a deeply spiritual person and loved Jehovah God with her whole heart. She was funny, kind and would often joke with people in a grocery line. She loved colouring, had a heart of gold, and always had candy stashed. She could always take the awkward moments and laugh about them like losing her cell phone while on it. She will surely be missed.
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She Walks in Beauty LORD BYRON
She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
The tears of grief Have washed away The clouds of sorrow, And vision now is clarified
One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o’er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express, How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
I miss you still, But see you new In light of joy And smile at your remembrance.
And on that cheek, and o’er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent!
The love we shared Still here to give And to experience The joy that comes from that, is you!
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hey were married 40 years, finding each other in their early 20s. She loved to read; he enjoyed golfing and had a passion for fishing. Two children along the way kept them busy and content. They traveled, moved a few times, finding jobs that fit. A house bought near the coastal archipelago; which also fit. That first Christmas in their home, she bought him an ornate keyring. A polished Brass Binnacle and gimbal compass key fob with a knurled knob. Inset mother of pearl, whale bone, and Aquamarine on the points. Custom Crafted, an antique she paid dear for, but worth every penny. “To find your way home,” she told him, “should you ever get lost.” Over the years, new keys were added, old ones taken off. He would come home at the end of day and lay
his keyring down. In the kitchen, their office, the living room, bedroom, bathroom. Once she found them in the kid’s playroom, among the Lego. In his pants in the laundry, his jacket, golf bag and fishing gear. Most mornings were a chase to find keys and compass before heading to work. A mystery solved only by his wife, locating them in short order. He would laugh; she would smile and shrug her shoulders. Then placing the keyring in his hand, kiss him softly goodbye on his way. The compass always guided him back home; North by Northwest. Years skimmed by, compass and keys found new places to be hidden. She bought him a Christmas gift; this also timeworn, antiquated. Sailor made; tessellating Ivory and Satinwood, an abalone and Ebony Star. Other exotic woods inlaid in a Chamfered tray with
square rail galleries. Placed on the hallway sideboard, “for your keyring and such,” she said. The keyring seldom found the treasured tray; once in a while on rare occasions. It filled with coin, batteries and such, his keys and compass remained illusive. As though not wanting to be anchored or him just being a man — forgetful. The kids grew up, went on their way, empty nesters,
retirement ahead. The beveled tray remained, the keyring still furtive; the laugh, the shrug, the kiss. A day best forgotten, more than they wanted to hear, time was brief. The tests revealed answers they weren’t prepared for, prayers to no avail. She spoke with an authoritative voice this time: “Amplitude will govern you. Being adrift in the moment, the hour or the future, this storm will not defeat us. When you feel all hope is lost, find your bearings; North by Northwest.” Christmas came too soon that year, death finally found its way prior. He was on his own, family stopped by now and then, not often enough. The cap still off the toothpaste, dishes in the sink, bed sometimes unmade. He was a man, after all, holding true to course, but with a silent promise. His keyring now found its way into the coveted tray,
navigated by devotion. Christmas Eve arrived, the coldest ever, they said, the snowsqualls unending. Drifts climbed fiercely, massive swells constant with hurricaneforce winds. He lost direction halfway home, the land varnished in white had disappeared. His instruments had given him early warnings, then stopped completely. Looking for an arc of visibility, his keyring compass fixed — North by Northwest. He had called her his Rose of the Winds, his nautical beacon and his lighthouse. Having left at daybreak with despair so richly entrenched, his soul felt forsaken. By sheer blind change or perhaps true providence from the love of his life. He turned the corner from his intent on the ocean that day and came about. Christmas morning his compass and keys lay in the tray — North by Northwest.
Christmas Morning Coming Down A POEM BY KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK READER EILEEN BEATON She sits on the sidewalk early Christmas morn The streets hailing the birthday Of the Christ child who was born She has seen many a Christmas day go by
This is her first without a home And though she is sad she does not cry She picks up papers strewn on the deserted street Imagining them as presents A Christmas angel drops at her feet
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She sips an ice-cold coffee that she found yesterday She imagines it is eggnog And though it’s not, that’s okay She doesn’t mind too much that she doesn’t have a tree For in a twinkling she can imagine
The way it used to be She has no family and home is this lonely town And though she wishes it was different It’s just another Christmas morning coming down
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Merry Christmas &
Thank You!!
May this holiday season be one of connection and hope for you and your family. We wish you peace and happiness. Thank you yet again for your resiliency, generosity, and courage as we have supported one another through another challenging year. The character of this community shines bright as together we welcome 2022. Have a Happy New Year. Mayor Ken Christian Councillor Dale Bass Councillor Dieter Dudy
Councillor Sadie Hunter Councillor Mike O’Reilly Councillor Bill Sarai
Councillor Kathy Sinclair Councillor Arjun Singh Councillor Denis Walsh
Kamloops City Council December 2021
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As we take time to celebrate, rejoice and reflect, there’s just one more thing, it’s the chance to say thanks to our customers, friends and good folks like you!
From our family to yours
Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2022
ONYX KRISTJANSON, 7
Merry Christmas! from our family to yours. We are grateful for your support.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy the warmth and magic of the holiday season.
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Hope this Christmas delivers joy, harmony, friendship, love, prosperity and everything else on your wish list. Your deserve it all! Thanks to all of the good hearted folks who have made our year so jolly. We wouldn’t be here without your support, and we appreciate your trust in us.
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GESEENDE KERSFEES
RIPLEY MENSING, 6
“ Season’s Greetings” from everyone at
Highland Valley Copper A virtual smile and kind words you hear, an email greeting from loved ones near, a gift of kindness from those held so dear, can make this a joyous season this year.
May the holiday spirit be with you and your family today and throughout the New Year!
MAGNOLIA GARRIOCH, 8
WEDNESDAY, December 22, 2021
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COMMUNITY 3719 Overlander Dr., Westsyde.
Kamloops This Week would like to salute our carrier force for all their hard work and dedication during the past year. If you would like to recognize your carrier with a Christmas gift or tip, please contact the KTW circulation department at 250-374-0462 or email circulation@kamloopsthisweek.com. • Roland A. - Route 703 • David C. - Route 256 • Vicky C. - Route 116 • Walt G. - Route 906 • Laura G. - Route 115 • Shelley J. - Route 208 • Lorna J. - Route 712 • Shondra M. - Route 139 • George M. - Route 104 • Alistar N. - Route 383 • Robert W. - Route 171 • Margo S. - Route 602 • Bruce C. Tr:19 • Russ B. Tr:12 • Spencer N. Tr:13 • Glenn M. - Route 212 • Rosemary A. - Route 753 • Reiko O. - Route 174 • Terrte D. - Route 119 • Knud C. Tr:7 • Villona S. - Route 901 • Steven J. - Route 136 • Brandon C. - Route 565 • Sylvette J. - Route 210 • Bob R. - Route 58 • Fred B. - Route 304 • Anita L. - Route 65 • Danielle W. - Route 491 • Kathleen K. - Route 50 • Dyck T. - Route 780 • Caroline J. - Route 45 • Greg M. - Route 336 • Madison N. - Route 118 • Audrey L. - Route 185 • Samuel A. - Route 709 • Archie D. - Route 314 • Cory H. - Route 227 • Peter H. - Route 835 • Jessica A. - Route 206 • Zoltan S. - Route 244 • Samuel C. - Route 247 • Justin M. - Route 143 • Leonard S. - Route 106 • James T. - Route 653 • Christa H. - Route 316 • Cynthia D.& Miles W. - Route 63 • Laura B. - Route 157 • Linda M. Tr:4 • Stacey B. - Route 650 • Colby H. - Route 529 • Balbir D. - Route 466 • Robyn G. - Route 616 • Marcus C. - Route 67 • Solomon & Ineke U. - Route 505 • Damian O. Tr:2 • Linden P. - Route 518 • Gil W. - Route 707 • Dustin St.O. - Route 224 • Ephraim H. - Route 179 • Brian S. - Route 248 • Cathy W. - Route 309 • Maya B. - Route 661 • Brianna N. - Route 611 • Thatcher V. - Route 469 • Cole T. - Route 237 • Dimitri F. - Route 6 • Ayden H. - Route 178 • Charlotte & Gavin S. - Route 239 • Mason C. - Route 563 • Andy S. - Route 218 • Alex S. - Route 222 • Aaron O. - Route 329 • Kjaer & Kaleigh F. - Route 226 • Logan K. - Route 834 • Claire J. - Route 516 • Trisztan B. - Route 29 • Bradyn M. - Route 261 • Alexander A. - Route 8 • Jason B. - Route 188 • Mikayla K. - Route 7 • Corey H. - Route 225 • Angela B. - Route 103 • Calum & Emily K. - Route 524 • Cody B. - Route 69 • Emily V. - Route 132 • Christopher D. - Route 202 • Devin C. - Route 66 • Grant F. Tr:3 • Jacob M. - Route 708 • Meena L. - Route 182 • Jonas & Andrew B. - Route 127 • Jace S. - Route 39 • Sebastian M. - Route 402
• Luca M. - Route 506 • Andrew & Brenden J. - Route 504 • Jessica H. - Route 373 • Dane & Emerson K. - Route 332 • Luca D. - Route 412 • David L. Op:800 • Luca A. - Route 465 • Jenson D. - Route 613 • Owen A. - Route 588 • Logan H. - Route 519 • Angela N. - Route 28 • Angie C. - Route 105 • Corsen S. - Route 246 • James D. Op:802 • Kelyn H. - Route 454 • Valleyview Sec. School LAT. - Route 612 • Ryder G. - Route 68 • Mason P. - Route 17 • Dipson R. - Route 389 • Nevaeh C. - Route 658 • Donna N. - Route 120 • Colton & Owen W. - Route 22 • Callie & Thomas B. - Route 59 • Sydney B. - Route 593 • Erika M. - Route 614 • Aiden P. - Route 615 • Abigail U. - Route 113 • Jack H. - Route 669 • Richard O. Tr:1 • Xavier S. - Route 334 • Caleb U. - Route 112 • Esaias L. - Route 238 • George D. - Route 404 • Amanda S. - Route 52 • Caleb K. - Route 217 • Mackenzie & Bryce O. - Route 187 Zechariah M. - Route 40 • Stephanie W. - Route 125 • Cashel J. - Route 339 • James B. - Route 501 • Mason D. - Route 411 • Nate S. - Route 484 • Deborah T. Tr:16 • Declan W. - Route 470 • Leland J. - Route 53 • Myles W. - Route 479 • Elizabeth D. - Route 842 • Michelle H. - Route 221 • Seth W. - Route 904 • Logan J. - Route 757 • Shubham D. Op:509 • Aerya & Tidus P. - Route 213 • Lucee W. - Route 154 • Xiaopu L. Op:604 • Spencer R. - Route 534 • Ben N. - Route 462 • Isaac H. - Route 108 • Alexis P. - Route 665 • Mayson H. - Route 910 • Makai G. - Route 23 • Rory C. - Route 754 • Chloe D. - Route 44 • Velvet W. - Route 117 • Kathy A. - Route 206 • Shawn B. - Route 101 • Preston H. - Route 521 • Donald F. - Route 9 • Alina L. - Route 586 • Justin M. - Route 42 • Olivia Ann H. - Route 478 • Jayda D. - Route 5 • Dakota J. - Route 589 • Hayden H. - Route 914 • Kolby & Gauge P. - Route 35 • Marian A. - Route 601 • Auxley M. - Route 15 • Ben R. - Route 25 • Aaron M. - Route 390 • Ashton H. - Route 761 • Julian L. - Route 2 • Paige J. - Route 531 • Connor P. - Route 219 • Ella P. - Route 57 • Riley C. - Route 562 • Isabel & Kate F. - Route 581 • James S. - Route 46 • Julie H. - Route 149 • Bruce K. - Route 759 • Emily W. - Route 64 • Riley R. - Route 410 • Cali M. - Route 605 • Malcolm D. - Route 55 • Jason L. Op:509
• Ely W. - Route 129 • Morgan H. - Route 477 • Senya M. - Route 186 • Aiden B. - Route 540 • Lidia U. - Route 223 • Jamie C. - Route 530 • Nelson M. - Route 489 • Finn T. - Route 663 • Harper S. - Route 566 • James X. - Route 458 • Shelby H. - Route 836 • Ava X. - Route 461 • Benjamin E. - Route 670 • Ronan B. - Route 33 • Evan A. - Route 718 • Ruby C. - Route 204 • Benjamin A. - Route 715 • Caylee G. - Route 211 • Zack A. - Route 403 • Vijay H. - Route 102 • Nolan H. - Route 652 • Luke C. - Route 656 • Avery T. - Route 259 • Valentino R. - Route 512 • Ejnarl L. - Route 537 • Jasmira H. - Route 107 • Kieran H. - Route 666 • Gabriela W. - Route 785 • Cindy Rose C. - Route 667 • Ruth-Anne A. - Route 713 • Layne W. - Route 251 • Sandeep J. Tr:18 • Destiny A. - Route 717 • Soham M. Op:567 • Grayson W. - Route 333 • Juday & Eric D. - Route 228 • Hridik C. - Route 177 • Axell B. - Route 169 • Rebekah H. - Route 480 • Rasiq D. - Route 543 • Damien L. - Route 372 • Josiah M. - Route 832 • Ethan P. - Route 240 • Hannah D. - Route 41 • Bodie R. - Route 756 • Pere G. - Route 482 • Ty H. - Route 509 • Lilianna G. - Route 750 Brandon W. - Route 216 • Nitin V. - Route 844 • Gabrielle S. - Route 668 • Nolan T. - Route 180 • Emily P. - Route 236 • Arlana V. - Route 235 • Owen Y. - Route 561 • Sammi S. Tr:5 • Leo B. - Route 459 • Mackenzie P. - Route 30 • Shale M. - Route 515 • Tristan M. - Route 31 • Brandon B. - Route 54 • George E. - Route 340 • Ambrosa T. - Route 252 • Tyson N. - Route 27 • Michelle B. - Route 215 • Deklynn N. - Route 49 • Curtis T. - Route 655 • Tara B. Tr:23 • Savannah D. - Route 619 • Cheyanne H. - Route 913 • Amelia H. - Route 657 • Issac N. - Route 3 • Vincent M. - Route 706 • Blayz P. - Route 525 • Leola D. - Route 716 • Jody B. Tr:11 • Vikas K. Op:1160 • Lincoln K. - Route 384 • Asher C. - Route 24 • Kaden & Owen C. - Route 660 • Siya S. - Route 533 • Henry L. - Route 37 • Ashley M. - Route 176 • Roberto L. Tr:20 • Madeline & Mikaela T. - Route 460 • Simon W. - Route 324 • Ian Y. - Route 315 • Katie & Kristofer M. - Route 48
ENJOY KTW’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS LIST AND ONLINE MAP Visit our online map at christmasinkamloops.ca/ lights to plan a trip to visit the addresses below
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riving or walking tours to see the myriad displays of Christmas lights and assorted creations is a much-anticipated activity in Kamloops. We asked readers to send us addresses for residents to check out and below are their suggestions, Also, visit KTW’s online map of Christmas light displays at christmasinkamloops.ca/lights. ABERDEEN 803 Bramble Pl. 2271 Garymede Dr. Westerdale Drive (multiple homes) Westerdale Court (multiple homes) Fleming Drive (multiple homes) 791 Dunrobin Dr. Batchelor Heights 2003 Saddleback Dr. 2005 Saddleback Dr. 2013 Saddleback Dr. 1731 North River Dr. 1725 North River Dr. BROCKLEHURST 2497 Briarwood Ave. 2668 Briarwood Ave. 2643 Rosewood Ave. 2112 Ponderosa Ave. 2175 Ponderosa Ave. 2360 Tranquille Rd. 899 Nicolani Dr. 1897 Fleetwood Ave.
1175 Moray St. 975 Alhambra Dr. Dallas/Campbell Creek 5215 Dallas Dr. 5603 Dallas Dr. 403 Coyote Dr. Beaver Crescent (multiple homes) 193 Houston Pl. 42 Kelso Cr. DOWNTOWN 945 Battle St. DUFFERIN There are numerous displays on Hillside Drive between Pacific Way and Copperhead Drive Juniper Ridge 1400 Finlay Ave. 2451 Omineca Dr. 1784 Babine Dr. 2721 Skeena Dr. NORTH KAMLOOPS 102 Fairview Ave. 216 Poplar St. 200-block of Oak Road 363 Willow St. 603 Windsor Ave. 385 Mulberry Ave. 929 Renfrew Ave. 621 Carson Cres. RAYLEIGH 4104 Davie Road 228 Chetwynd Dr. 360 Strawberry Lane Michael Way SAHALI (UPPER) 1963 Wentworth Pl.
1950 Sapphire Ct. 894 Gleneagles Dr. 169 Whistler Dr. SAGEBRUSH (SOUTH KAMLOOPS) 1001 McMurdo Dr. 618 Tunstall Cr. 607 Pine St. TK’EMLUPS 40-712 East Shuswap Rd. (South Bend Park) Sun Rivers has dozens of homes with light displays VALLEYVIEW Gateway City Church, 163 Oriole Rd., has a drive-by Christmas Nativity display through Friday, Dec. 31). 2043 Valleyview Dr. 2251 Valleyview Dr. 2356 Valleyview Dr. 1890 Glenwood Dr. 2200-block of Crescent Drive WESTSYDE 3719 Overlander Dr. 3742 Overlander Dr. 7-950 Ida Lane 24-950 Ida Lane 881 Greenacres Rd. 2503 Sandalwood Dr. 2505 Tupela Dr. 2503 Oak Hills Blvd. 845 Woodhaven Dr. 860 Sycamore Dr. 848 Elder Rd. 725 Jensen Rd. 675 Porterfield Rd.
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ART PAGE Welcome to Kamloops This Week’s Art Page, where we showcase creations from artists of all ages. Submissions can be sent via email to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.
Crying Soul was created by Avah Wilson in the 2020-2021 school year, when she was a Grade 6 student at Kay Bingham elementary.
Dylan Martin created this drawing, Godzilla, created in the 2020-2021 school year, when Martin was in Grade 7 at Lloyd George elementary.
Rielle Dmyteko created this artwork, Night Sky, while in Grade 5 at Arthur Stevenson elementary in the 2020-2021 school year.
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Paralympian Stewart brewing A Shot of Gold THE FIVE-BREWERY COLLABORATION WILL SEE IRON ROAD MAKE THE NEW GOLDEN ALE BEER DAVE EAGLES
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ocal Paralympic shot putter Greg Stewart is looking to tap into Kamloops’ love of sport and craft beer with a specially brewed golden ale —with proceeds to benefit Canadian athletes. Stewart got the idea when, upon his return from the Tokyo Paralympic Games earlier this year, a friend gifted him a commemorative 24-pack of specially labelled beer to honour Stewart’s gold-medal accomplishment. It got Stewart thinking: “What are the chances of me reaching out to my community and making it a bigger thing so I can support more Olympic and Paralympic athletes moving forward?” Stewart approached five local brewers with his idea and received full support from each business. The collaboration between five local breweries is a first, seeing Iron Road Brewing in Southgate making a specially released blonde ale beer called A Shot of Gold. “We’re making something to represent the Canadian gold medal Greg won,” Iron
Raising a toast to the upcoming success of their collective venture is a group of Kamloops brewers and Paralympic goldmedallist Greg Stewart. Clockwise from lower left: Richard Phillips of Iron Road Brewing, Jared Tarswell of Iron Road, Aaron MacInnis of Iron Road, Nick Serbedzija of Red Collar Brewing, Stefan Thordarson of Iron Road, Al Renner of Alchemy Brewing, Nick Murphy of Noble Pig Brewhouse, Stewart and Richard Maken of Bright Eye Brewing. DAVE EAGLES/KTW
Road brewmaster Stefan Thordarson said. “We’re not making a bronze ale. We’re not making a silver ale. This is a golden ale.” The beer will be made using galaxy hops, creating a crisp ale with a slight fruity taste, Thordarson explained. “It’s really light and refreshing and it’ll be very easy drinking,” he said. Owners and brewmasters from each of the five local breweries — Iron Road, Red Collar, Noble Pig, Alchemy and Bright Eye — gathered recently during a visit with KTW, each raising a glass to toast their future success. Proceeds from all beer, keg and draft tap sales will go toward Can Fund, supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Stewart said the specialty golden ale beer will be available in February, to coincide with the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, which run from Feb. 4 to Feb. 20. The new brew will be available on tap at all five craft breweries, with approximately 1,500 bottles ready for purchase in local liquor stores. For more information about how you can support Canadian athletes through Can Fund, go online to canadianathletesnow.ca.
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
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The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Kamloops wishes all a most Blessed and Joyful Christmas.
Join us on December 24th to sing Christmas carols, hear impactful stories, and receive a powerful message of hope.
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May the Peace and Hope of this season transcend through this time of pandemic, and may all share in the love of God, and unconditional love which knows no bounds.
Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year! For current Mass times in the Diocese please visit www.rcdk.org
KAMLOOPS FREE METHODIST CHURCH
CHRISTMAS SERVICES Dec 24 - Christmas Eve 4 p.m. Family Service 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
Dec 25 - Christmas Day 10 a.m. Sunday Dec 26 8 a.m. Traditional Service 10 a.m. Lessons and Carols For more information please see the Cathedral Website – https:// kamloopsanglicancathedral.com/ As per the PHO order (December 1, 2021) Masks and double vaccination proof are mandatory to attend services in the Cathedral.
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“FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN; UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN” The members of Christian Science Society, Kamloops wish everyone a peaceful Christmas and Happiness in the New Year.
Visit our website to find the links to live and recorded church services: www.christianscience.bc.ca
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n the Old Testament Book of Isaiah, the prophet gave the pronouncement concerning the Messiah’s coming to a dark world. The light that came out of darkness in his day is the same light that Christmas 2021 announces this weekend. In fact, Isaiah could well have been a 21st-century preacher from what he wrote in chapters eight and nine. We seem to celebrate the birth of Christ in a context of happy merriment. But when we really look around the world, there is really nothing to be merry about. When we look at what goes on around Christmas each year, I feel sick. The money-mad selfindulgence that occurs, often in the name of Christ, does anything but bring glory to him. In fact, as I analyzed Christmas over the years, I have come to the conclusion that, in many cases, Jesus is the joke of Christmas. In the musical Jesus Christ Superstar, Jesus is a pathetic figure who blows his cool and gets crucified. In Godspell, he is a frolicking clown with a red nose and a Superman t-shirt. The point of the world is obvious. Satan is not stupid. If he can make Jesus a fad, then when the fad goes, the real Jesus goes, as well. The world isn’t honouring Jesus. It is mocking him. At Christmas, when we talk of true honour, the mockery seems all the more blatant, the sin of rejecting him more blasphemous. The need for the real Jesus right now is just as great as it was in the days of Isaiah, just as great as it has ever been in the history of mankind. The darkness of our heart hasn’t changed one bit. In fact, we have become more clever in our devices. Satan has learned, as history has gone on, how best to dilute the person of Jesus Christ. Yet, it’s a strange thing
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because all throughout history, in our darkness and in our unwillingness to respond to Jesus, we have always wanted a saviour. Whether it’s the history of ancient Israel or the modern-day Canada and the world, everyone has been looking for a peacemaker who can right the wrong and make the injustices just, someone who can equalize and make the world what it ought to be. People from every culture have always cried out for a saviour and God has sent a saviour. But we refused the saviour God sent. It’s a sad thing that although the Bethlehem’s babe was the redeemer, the Bible states, “Men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil.” The Bible states that God sent the saviour at precisely the right time. Chapter four of Galatians tells us that in fullness of time, God sent forth his don, made of a woman, made under law. Exactly at the right moment in history, Jesus was born. At the right conflux of events, at the right strategic point in the history of mankind, Christ arrived. And ever since that saviour came, it has always been the right time to receive and acknowledge him. The messiah, Christ, the saviour of the world has been available to us every moment of every day for more than 2,000 years. Yet we continue to reject him, continue to refuse him.
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Culture Kids There’s no reason to wait because the evidence is monumental to verify as to who he is. Instead of receiving him, we mock him. And they take that one holiday of the year that is designated to celebrate his coming into the world and turn it into a crass kind of materialism. People often ask, “When is the world going to be equalized? When is justice going to be meted out as it ought to be? When are we going to get our dues?” The Bible triumphantly declares a kingdom is coming where Jesus will reign in justice and righteousness. A king is coming, one who has the right to rule. He came once and offered his kingdom and men nailed him to the cross. But he will be back to bring his kingdom. It won’t be offered
as a matter of choice next time. It will be brought and established. In light of this and against the darkness of this world, let the believers in this saviour go on to offer what Isaiah offered. Only, it’s not in the future — it’s in the present. The saviour has been born. Let us receive him and all he offers us. And please keep Christ in the centre of his own birthday party. Narayan Mitra is a volunteer chaplain at Thompson Rivers University. His email address is ryanmitra225@gmail.com. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@ kamloopsthisweek. com. Please include a very short bio and a photo.
Places of Worship KAMLOOPS
On December 25-26 please join us for our ONLINE ONLY Gatherings. Tune in and enjoy from the comfort of your home!
Saturday at 6:30pm Sunday at 9:00am & 11:00am kamloopsalliance.com
Christian Science Society, 1152 Nicola Street, Kamloops Sunday Church Services 10:30 - 11:30 am
Did you know? We have lunch hour drop-in fitness classes at the TCC starting January 11th. We have a Tuesday Cyclefit class and on Friday a HIIT class. These classes run at 12:10 - 12:55 pm.
Did you know? We have a variety of different sports to try out in the winter. Register today Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind Programs start in January!
Virtual On Track
This is a No Cost program, which offers support from exercise and clinical specialists for people with health conditions such as pre-diabetes, diabetes, elevated blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, anxiety, and/ or inactivity. -Winter session starts Jan. 13, and runs weekly on Thursday mornings at 9am -A referral from your Family Dr. or Nurse Practitioner is required -For more information and to see if On Track is right for you contact: 250-828-3742
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ARCTIC CIRCLE by Alex Hallatt
PARDON MY PLANET by Vic Lee
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SHOE by Gary Brookins & Susie Macnelly
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HAGAR THE HORRIBLE
ZITS by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman
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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Relationships will be easy for you this week, Aries. You will be in tune with the vibe of the people with whom you interact on a daily basis and can push interactions further.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Remember to take lessons from those who have blazed trails before you. Taurus. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Explore some tried and true strategies.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, your desire to remodel or redecorate your home could come to the forefront this week. Be careful to set a budget; otherwise, you run the risk of overspending.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
LIBRA
You may be lacking some selfconfidence in the romance department right now, Cancer. Phone a friend and get the pep talk you need to realize you’ve got what it takes.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 28, 2021 - Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, it’s unlikely you can check everything off of your list this week. Don’t let that get you down, however. You will accomplish a lot. Measured progress is still progress.
SCORPIO
Leo, you may tempted to turn off your phone this week, as the idea of a device-free day is enticing. Take a brief time out from technology each day.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
- Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, you may be known for being serious much of the time, but it’s alright to be goofy and playful once in a while. Engage in some entertaining antics.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Virgo, if you feel backed into a corner, try not to lash out but understand others’ opinions and why they may be questioning you. Listen and you’ll find a solution.
Stand up for what you believe in this week, Sagittarius. Others will be inspired by your actions and may join in support of the cause you’ve championed.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 The pressure on you has been tremendous lately, Capricorn. You may want to treat yourself to a well-deserved rest. The break will quickly rejuvenate you.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 This is a good time to pursue your dreams, Aquarius. Make a list of smaller steps that will help you achieve your goals and then put the plan into action.
PISCES
- Feb 19/Mar 20
You can’t avoid every poor situation that comes your way, Pisces. Don’t run and hide, but step up and face the music.
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64. Word commonly following the Oxford comma 66. Messy sort 67. What seven did to nine, in a joke 68. Lament 69. Celebrity gossip site 73. Like New Jerseyans vis-à-vis New Yorkers 80. Destination for Birthright trips: Abbr. 82. Someone’s in the kitchen with her, in song 83. Savory Chinese snack 85. Grinder 86. Put ____ on (limit) 87. Dennis the Menace’s appropriately named dog 88. Bishops, e.g. 90. Execs: Abbr. 91. Smartphone predecessors, for short 92. Choice words 93. Card-matching game 94. Prefix with binary 95. Male etiquette, as described by Barney Stinson on “How I Met Your Mother” 96. Eyeteeth 98. Clique 100. Exam with a 35-minute timed essay, in brief 104. What 10s represent 105. Notable chameleon feature 107. Grinds away 108. Not friendly 110. ____ Minor 113. Singer India.____ 114. Part of the eye 115. Demure 116. See 20-Across 117. Pac-12 athlete 118. Rapscallion 119. ____-yo 120. They’re found below the “To” field 121. Tuna, on a sushi menu
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, Lé7es ke7 sw7ecs ne Xyum te Sitqt ell ts7écwes re tsítslem te swucwt Wishing You A Wonderful Holiday Season And A Joyous New Year
Doug and the Extreme Excavating Team.
755 Carrier Road www.extremeexcavating.ca
250-372-5454
WEDNESDAY, December 22, 2021
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THE ONLY PLACE YOU NEED TO BE ON BOXING DAY! PROVIDENCE POWER 2 IN RECLINING SOFA STOCK!
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BOXING
BOXING DAY
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1699
Y A D SALE
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699
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$
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Euro Harmony Recliner
$
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SOFA
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BOXING DAY
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WEDNESDAY, December 22, 2021
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BOXING DAY SALE
HUGE
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FORUM Reclining Sofa
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1899
FINLEY RECLINER SOFA
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Available in fabric or leather
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1899
BOXING DAY
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$
2299
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WEDNESDAY, December 22, 2021
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SOFA SETS TO GO! LESS-IS-MORE CONTEMPORARY SOFA
SINUOUS SPRING CONSTRUCTION CANADIAN MADE
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IN STOCK! FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!
CONTEMPORARY COMFORT
BOXING DAY
$
60% OFF
1099
SOLD IN SETS
60% OFF
Small copy angled side profiling and track armrests wrapped with a layer of pillowy softness.
BOXING DAY
$
699
CASUAL FLAIR, LUXURIOUS FEEL
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BOXING DAY
$
899
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Well priced Canadian sofa, featuring tight back and box seat with self-welt.
T-STYLE BACK PILLOW CANADIAN MADE
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$
1299
Features box-style seat cushions, sock arms and wooden tapered feet.
OFF
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BOXING DAY
$
799
TRADITIONAL CURVACEOUS BEAUTY
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$
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Back cushions flaunt a vintage-inspired “Paris” script. Flared arms and neutral hue lend to transitional appeal.
BOXING DAY
999
$
NOTRE DAME BIG O TIRES
1289 Dalhousie Drive *See in-store for details. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Some pictures may not be identical to current models. Some items may not be exactly as shown. Some items sold in sets.
DULUX PAINTS
DALHOUSIE
SOLD IN SETS
BOXING DAY
60%
250-372-3181
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WEDNESDAY, December 22, 2021
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BOXING DAY SALE 80% SAVE UP TO
iCOMFORT LIMITED EDITION BOXING DAY
$
60% OFF
999 QUEEN
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HAYWARD
BOXING DAY
$
60% OFF
1999 QUEEN
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ORCHID FIRM TIGHT BOXING TOP DAY
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• Serta® Anti-Microbial Fibre Technology • 805 Individually Wrapped Coil System • Serta® PillowSoft™ Foam • Serta® Support Gel Foam
VESPER
• traditional quilted plush mattress • recommended for side/back sleepers • gel-infused memory foam
QUEEN
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BOXING DAY
$
799
QUEEN
60%
UNISON EURO TOP
• charcoal memory foam • provides natural cooling • eco-friendly TENCEL yarn for breathability and moisture management
599
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• pressure-relieving foams • gel-infused fiber blend • 800 Beautyrest Pocketed Coil
$
QUEEN
60%
CONNECT EURO TOP
OFF
• 2” pillow top layer for enhanced comfort • targeted support system powered by T1 Pocketed Coil Technology • Seaqual Fabric Technology
1199 QUEEN
BOXING DAY
$
999
QUEEN
60%
EMERALD GLOBAL EURO TOP
OFF
BOXING DAY
$
699
BOXING DAY
• 3” comfort layer • T1 Pocketed Coil Technology
$
1499 QUEEN
FREE DELIVERY & SETUP!
SEE IN-STORE FOR DETAILS
DO NOT PAY UNTIL 2022 WITH NO INTEREST - NO PAYMENTS - SAME AS CASH!