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amloops Mayor Ken Christian said the two biggest challenges of the past year were the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and emergency deployments for various crises. For the second year, the pandemic held its grip on society, but heat waves, wildfires Users of the shelter at Memorial Arena gather outside on Dec. 22, when the temperature was warmer than it is now. On that day, the high was 0.7 C and the low was -8.6. The city-owned recreation facility downtown at 740 Victoria St., has been used as a temporary shelter facility since May 2020. and floods also wreaked havoc, including bringing evacuees into town. DAVE EAGLES/KTW Christian also pointed to significant work that continued at city hall. In 2021, the city completed projects like the Tranquille sewer main upgrade, Canada Games Aquatic Centre renovations “The initial snow we had, we lost a cliand McArthur Island ring road upgrades. and trying to figure out shelter when we JESSICA WALLACE ent, a client we are all fond of,” CMHA He noted the significant sewer main could plan ahead.” STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com Kamloops exectuive director Alfred Achoba project came in on time and on budget. That first cold snap was milder than the told KTW. The city also launched a long-awaited current deep freeze gripping Kamloops, with During the first cold snap of this winter, “He was found and I believe the cause organic waste curbside recycling pilot proextremely low daytime highs and overnight a client of the Kamloops chapter of the of death was hypothermia. For us, that was gram. lows expected to persist into next week. Canadian Mental health Association died of troubling to see given that we’re every year See MAYOR, A11 exposure to the elements. in this circle. We’re second-guessing ourself See SHUTTLE A10
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SUPPORTING WASTE REDUCTION
In-person public attendance is permitted. Masks are mandatory. Virtual attendance via Zoom is also an option.
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.
January 11, 2022 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing
New Landfill Rate Structure - Effective: January 1, 2022
Please note: All meetings are now being held in Council Chambers at 7 Victoria Street West.
The new rates will incentivize customers to separate their loads, which will allow the City to recover recyclable materials at specified locations.
The complete 2022 Council Calendar is available online at: Kamloops.ca/CouncilCalendar
The rate changes affect demolition, renovation, and construction waste only. There is no rate change for regular household garbage.
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To view current and new rates for all three City landfills, visit: Kamloops.ca/Landfills
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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
Business Licence Renewals 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. For payment options, visit: Kamloops.ca/BLicensed
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RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE
Did you know that non-foil wrapping paper, gift bags, and greeting cards are all recyclable? Recycle these materials along with paper, hard plastic packaging, cardboard boxes, and foil trays in your curbside bin after Christmas.
Recycled trees save land space and produce compost material that can be used in parks and gardens. To date, Kamloops has recycled almost 150,000 trees!
Crinkly plastic packaging, plastic candy wrappers, bubble wrap, foam packaging, and plastic overwrap can be recycled at your nearest Recycle BC Depot. Ribbons and bows, foil gift wrap, electronics, batteries, lights, and toys are not accepted in curbside bins. If you have excess recycling that won't fit in your curbside bin, please store it until your next collection day or take it to a designated Recycle BC depot. (Please note, due to recent highway closures, some items were not being accepted at recycle depots, but collection of all items is expected to resume at the end of December). To learn more about what goes where, download the Waste Wise app or visit: Kamloops.ca/WasteWise
Ensure your tree is free of any wires, tinsel, decorations, and plastic prior to recycling. Drop off your tree by January 15 at the following locations: • Albert McGowan Park, 2025 Summit Drive • Brocklehurst Park, 2470 Fleetwood Avenue • Dallas Fire Station No. 6, 5300 Dallas Drive • Juniper Park, Qu’Appelle Boulevard • Len Haughton Park, Lister Road, Heffley Creek • McArthur Island, east of the Sport & Event Centre • Rae-Mor Park, Arab Run Road • Westsyde Park, Franklin Road • Yacht Club, 1140 River Street • Yard Waste Depots: Cinnamon Ridge, Bunker Road, and Barnhartvale Kamloops.ca/ChristmasTreeRecycling
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A CHAMPIONSHIP DONATION: We again pay tribute to the Free Radicals Hockey Club as it has broken its donation record — set just last year — by collecting $15,720 for the KTW Christmas Cheer Fund. That the club managed to set a new record in a year with so much uncertainty (on and off the ice) only adds to how impressive the recreational hockey players have been in helping Kamloops This Week help city non-profits. As of Dec. 29, more than $60,000 has been donated to the cause and KTW thanks all for their generosity. DAVE EAGLES/KTW
The purpose of KTW Cheer KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
As the KTW Christmas Cheer Fund winds down for another year, here is a review of the four local non-profits benefiting from the donations: • The Kamloops Brain Injury Association advocates for and provides specialized programs to survivors of acquired brain injuries and facilitates education and awareness in the community. For more information, call 250-372-1799 or email kbia@ kbia.ca. • The Kamloops Therapeutic
Riding Association provides therapeutic riding lessons to children and adults with diverse abilities. For more information, go online to ktra.ca. • The Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism provides educational, therapeutic, life skills and family support services for those with autism spectrum disorder. The centre also offers an adult program that address the needs of people with autism spectrum disorder who are 19 years of age and older and who are clients
of Community Living British Columbia. For more information, go online to chrisrosecentre.org. • The Y Women’s Emergency Shelter helps women and children escape violent and abusive situations and aids in transitioning them to a new phase of life. Through November, the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter has supported 52 families and 63 women without children — feeding, housing, clothing and providing support for them. For more information, go online to kamloopsy.org.
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
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.
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
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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 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
RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE! DECEMBER 27–JANUARY 15 Last winter, the City composted 3,809 Christmas trees, saving landfill space and producing mulch for use in parks and gardens! Please ensure your tree is free of any wires, tinsel, decorations, and plastic.
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The City proposes to lease the Property to the Tenant effective from January 1, 2022 for an initial term of five (5) years, with one (1) option to renew for a further five (5) years. The Tenant shall pay rent to the City in the amount of $87,308.10 per year (plus G.S.T.) of the initial term and a negotiated fair market rent amount for the renewal term. The Tenant shall also pay for insurance, utilities and its share of property taxes and additional rent, including improvement, maintenance and safety upgrade costs.
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For more information, please contact David W. Freeman, RI(BC), Assistant Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Director/Real Estate Manager, at 250-828-3548.
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
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LARRY PHILLIPS IS ONE OF TWO SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS UNDER INVESTIGATION JESSICA WALLACE
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Thompson Rivers University has confirmed to KTW that a senior administrator, currently under investigation for misconduct allegations, is no longer working at the university. TRU senior communications consultant Michelle Nordstrom said the departure of Larry Phillips, TRU’s associate vice-president of people and culture, is not related to the current investigation into complaints of his alleged misconduct. “We can confirm that Larry Phillips is no longer with TRU,” Nordstrom wrote in an email to KTW. “Respecting privacy, we will not be providing further information. There is no connection to the investigation, which remains ongoing and is expected to be complete in a few months.” The sudden departure comes amidst a board of governors investigation into Phillips and TRU vice-president of finance and administration Matt Milovick over allegations related to misogyny, racism and bullying. The allegations were contained in a complaint filed in February of 2021 by numerous current and former employees of the university. Nordstrom said Milovick remains at the university. KTW has obtained an email sent on Dec. 17 by TRU president Brett Fairbairn to members of the president’s leadership team. “Please be advised that AVP of People and Culture Larry Phillips is no longer with TRU,” the letter states. The letter goes on to commend Phillips for his time working at the university and reiterates “there
is no connection to this change and the Board of Governors’ initiated investigation or to media reports.” “Out of respect for Larry as well as privacy, the university will not be making any official announcement or sharing further information,” Fairbairn’s letter states. “In this regard, I ask again that you keep this information confidential. Any media queries will be managed by MarCom.” MarCom refers to TRU’s marketing and communications department. Charis Kamphuis, a law professor at the university and advocate for the complainants, said she doesn’t understand why TRU did not disclose Phillips’ employment status to the rest of the university and why the president is requesting it remain confidential. Kamphuis said Phillips’ role is so important to employees at TRU that his employment status should be made public. She said “privacy rhetoric” has gone too far and is being used as a weapon. “This particular situation is an extreme example of what I think is a larger problem with the governance approach at TRU, which is appealing to privacy to avoid appropriate levels of transparency and accountability,” Kamphuis said. “I think we just sort of caught them, in a sense, redhanded in that problem and we really need to rethink that approach to governance.” Kamphuis argued Milovick should be on leave from the university while he is under investigation. The complaint alleges incidents of sexual harassment of female servers, misogynistic references to
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women and disparagement of Indigenous people at TRU and in the community, among other purported incidents. None of the allegations in the complaint have been proven as the university’s investigation into the matter continues. Kamphuis is also concerned because the university board of governors sub-committee has blocked any new complainants from being added to the investigation, despite those complainants having only learned of the investigation from media reports. The cut-off date for complainants to be part of the investigation was set at Oct. 30, when KTW published its first stories on the matter. Initially, 11 anonymous complainants wrote to the board of governors in February with allegations against Phillips and Milovick. When KTW first spoke with Kamphuis, she had heard from 13 complainants. She has since heard directly from 16 complainants and is aware of 27 people who have allegations against Phillips and Milovick. Another concern she raised in the wake of Phillips’ departure is who will hire his replacement. Phillips typically reported to Milovick. Asked whether Milovick would be hiring to replace Phillips, Nordstrom did not answer the question, but said: “TRU will undertake a search for a replacement for Phillips’ role in the New Year, including establishing a selection committee.” KTW also asked whether Phillips was paid to leave, but that question was not answered. A call to Phillips for comment about his departure has not been returned.
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t has again fallen upon my shoulders to prepare you, dear reader, for what to expect in Kamloops and beyond as 2022 makes its grand entrance: *** Due to rising case counts of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, and because the virus is spread primarily through the mouth, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announces a tough new public health order in early January. Henry orders all British Columbians to stop talking in a bid to bring down case counts. Despite having a communications department the size of which media outlets can only dream, the wordsmiths have difficulty creating a catchy Bonnie Henry phrase. “Be kind — and shut up!” doesn’t quite catch on with the masses. *** In mid-January, the cost of the forensic audit of expenses at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District under former CAO Sukh Gill comes in at $250,000, well over initial estimates of between $50,000 and $75,000. The TNRD board, under pressure from taxpayers, decides to review the audit costs during a weekend conference at the Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon. Meanwhile, KTW’s legal team peruses the audit report and considers filing a lawsuit for copyright infringement. *** In March, just before the WHL
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MUSINGS playoffs begin, Kamloops Coun. Sadie Hunter files a notice of motion demanding that council tell the Kamloops Blazers they must immediately cease playing their unofficial anthem, Takin’ Care of Business, at home games. Hunter says she is haunted by the stigmatizing and dehumanizing language and lyrics contained in the BTO song. “It is simply not appropriate in this day and age when so many people do not own businesses that they can take care of,” Hunter says in her notice of motion. “Those who have the good fortune and privilege to take care of their business constitute a great minority of residents in our city. I feel those who cannot take care of business, be it due to monetary or other reasons, could be traumatized by hearing this song.” *** Amid the controversy involving an investigation of two senior administrators, alleged to have engaged in harassment-related
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behaviour, and criticism of its habit of communicating to the public through the media via statements, Thompson Rivers University makes a bold change. The university in April announces its Open Communication Commitment, vowing it is henceforth pledging to dispense with statements and will instead offer interviews to media outlets on all issues — provided media outlets sign non-disclosure agreements before commencing interviews. *** At the same time, Interior Health’s communications department is seen taking copious notes. *** Kamloops Coun. Dale Bass, under continued pressure to apologize for comparing a proposed rural recovery centre to a concentration camp, addresses the issue in May. Bass says the media mixed up her words and their context on the recovery centre proposal from fel-
low Con. Denis Walsh that never got past the discussion stage. “I never likened the proposed recovery centre to a concentration camp,” Bass says. “I said a camp at which those recovering could concentrate might be something worth looking into. Of course, the words were garbled when they left Radio NL’s AM studio and landed in the speakers of radios across Kamloops.” Bass said the mangled message never would have happened had she been interviewed on FM radio. The former journalist chalked it up to another incident in which the media mishandled the message. “They always get things screwed up,” Bass said. “I should know. I didn’t believe half the stuff that I wrote when I was in the business.” *** The civic election in October is held amid much discussion of a rise in voter numbers due to myriad controversial issues.
Alas, the turnout is less than 30 per cent. On the referendum front, the arts centre proposal is defeated handily, while a concurrent plebiscite on paving all potholes in the city as soon as the pavement crumbles passes by a 100 per cent margin. *** By October, the pandemic has passed and life has returned to normal. The city’s remaining collection of anti-vaxxers/flat-earthers/5Gnetwork-naysayers find themselves without an opponent — until Halloween arrives, with all those kids in masks. *** Winter arrives with its usual bitter cold and BC Housing is again caught unprepared, with the provincial agency promising to have new shelters ready by the spring of 2023. BC Housing explains it has finally determined why it is consistently late in addressing cold weather concerns for the homeless population. It turns out the government body has for years forgotten to turn its clocks back in the fall, leading to its calendar to be off by several months. The agency blames the Kamloops-based Stop the Time Change movement for adding to the confusion, believing erroneously that the campaign to end the time change had become legislation a long time ago. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds
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THEY ALL LIFTED ME UP WHEN I WAS DOWN Editor: I recently found myself at a great disadvantage and had to rely on the services for the homeless in Kamloops. It was a short stay at the Emerald Place (one night) and The Mustard Seed (one breakfast, one lunch), where I met some of the greatest and most helpful people in my 54 years of life in this beautiful province. I was given much-needed gifts of mittens, tuques, meals, advice, hugs and words of encouragement that show all the incredible beauty of people. These are people who may not have much to give in the material aspect, but gave so very much to someone in need. My need was short-lived and I was back on my feet and on my way home for the holidays in less than 24 hours. I want to send a huge thank you to the staff at the downtown Kamloops Royal Bank branch, who spent two
hours through numerous obstacles to reconnect me with my assets and get me on my way. I also wish to thank the staff at Emerald House for their help on the night of Dec. 21 and Lorraine and friends at The Mustard Seed for their help on the day of Dec. 22. And thanks to the fellow patron at the Emerald House who gifted me a beautiful little purse, some chocolate and two cigarettes because she thought I was beautiful and could use some cheering up. Thanks, as well, to the staff at The Mustard Seed who took care of my things so I could walk downtown and get my banking in order and to the staff and patrons of The Mustard Seed, who stopped everything they were doing to make sure I caught the last Ebus out of Kamloops that day and got home to my family for the holidays. I can’t thank you beautiful people enough. You have
restored my faith in humanity and the Christmas spirit at a time when it was at an all-time low. I have retold my story and have moved people to tears and joy at my brief journey. I can see how easily a person can have it all and, due to a few bad choices and bad luck, can end up in a tough situation. I don’t ever want to hear anyone saying a bad word about folks down on their luck. Ever. It can all change so quickly and don’t ever think it can’t happen to you. Be kind. Be safe. Share. Smile. Hug. Be the beauty that makes someone else want to carry on. All the best to you and yours this holiday season. I know I am going to celebrate like never before. Thank you, Kamloops. Lorie Nicol Langley
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Staying warm amid frigid temperatures on Kamloops’ streets is a balance of knowing where one can escape the cold to warm up. The Loop emergency warming shelter at 405 Tranquillle Rd. in North Kamloops has extended its drop-in hours and those who would like to help can call 250-879-0465. DAVE EAGLES/KTW FILE
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pulled in as needed. “I would hate to see anyone freeze to death.” Glenn Hilke advocates for the marginalized in Kamloops. He said some people are being turned away from shelters due to restrictions being placed upon them for various reasons. He said those who are turned away end up lighting fires in nooks around Kamloops and gathering together. The Loop emergency warming shelter at 405 Tranquillle Rd. in North Kamloops has extended its drop-in hours and those who would like to help can call 250879-0465. Hilke and other volunteers also provide meals to people via The Meal Train. Hilke said when shelters are full and he gets calls about people on the street, he takes them to Royal Inland Hospital’s emergency department. Hilke said money is available, but stigma and optics are preventing necessary services from being offered in Kamloops. “We need a place like the former Value Village,” Hilke said, referring to the building downtown at Seymour Street and Fifth Avenue. “Three-quarters of that is open, just sitting there empty with a ‘for rent’ sign on it. Put some f--ing curtains up in the window and bring those people in. This is just inhumane.”
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MUG SHOTS OF THE WEEK Ken Christian is seen celebrating his election as mayor of Kamloops in a 2017 byelection. He was re-elected in the 2018 general civic election. Before that, Christian served as a city councillor from 2011 to 2017 and as a School District 73 trustee for 18 years. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW FILE
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City crews rolled out third curbside bins — joining garbage and recycling containers — to select neighbourhoods in town, picking up food scraps, yard waste and more. There are plans to launch the program citywide in the future. In 2021, the city also hired its first-ever archaeologist and continued to strengthen its relationship with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc. In addition, it jointly funded a researcher-inresidence with Thompson Rivers University to help study community-based issues. Christian said the decision to add 115 shelter beds was controversial, but necessary. “The work of the city has been going on, but it’s just been pre-empted so often by the pandemic,” he said. Heading into 2022, the province and country face
increased restrictions with the hopes of combatting the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Christian noted cancellation of significant events already in the new year, including the venerable Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament, something he noted is difficult for volunteers and event organizers. The mayor said businesses that rely on international travel and tourism are suffering, including hotels, the airport and more. In addition, he pointed to the city’s budget challenges. Council has voted to adopt its financial plan, which includes a preliminary tax hike of just less than five per cent Christian said the city will be working its way through the budget process, as well as a $5-million Riverside Park project and active transportation initiatives. Also to come in 2022 is a municipal election, in October.
Christian still won’t say whether he will seek reelection, although councillors Dieter Dudy and Arjun Singh are rumoured to be jockeying for the mayor’s chair behind the scenes. Christian said he will make an announcement in the first quarter of 2022. Christian was asked if, following an unexpected term of tumult caused largely by the pandemic, he would want to serve another term, in order to see Kamloops through the recovery. “The recovery is going to be important for Kamloops,” he said. “And that’s going to be an important piece of the next term. The other thing is this arts centre conversation. So, we were really, really close with that and that’s something that has to come. The timing is — it’s a question of when, not if. We need that to support. Those would be two pieces going forward that you’ll hear more from me about.”
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With extreme cold gripping Kamloops, one homelessness advocate is calling on the city to do more. Glenn Hilke has been running a cold weather shelter at The Loop in North Kamloops since Christmas Day. On Monday night, he had 20 people staying at the shelter, noting more had asked to stay. The Loop previously operated as a drop-in space, but was deemed a nuisance property under the city’s good neighbour bylaw and shut down, following complaints and reports to the RCMP and private security about violent incidents. Hilke said the shelter has taken in as many people as it can hold — up to 20. “That was the maximum we could handle in our space. There were more people out there who wanted to get in, but couldn’t,” he said. Environment Canada has issued, and re-issued, an extreme cold warning for the Kamloops and South Thompson region. Temperatures, with wind chill, were expected to dip to -35 C late Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning before warming. Another round of extreme cold is expected on Friday morning, when temperatures are again expected to hit -35 C with wind chill, according to the warning. City of Kamloops social and community development supervisor Ty Helgason told KTW that prior to Christmas, the city had 153 shelter spaces available. A point-in-time homeless count from April indicated 206 people living on the streets. Hilke took issue with the city not opening more spaces during the cold snap, noting he has been taking in people who have been turned away from other agencies, either because shelters are full or because a person is barred from staying at certain places, either temporarily or permanently. “We need better planning and why is the city not creating a warming space? This is just unheard of,” he said. Hilke said it’s too late to figure out a plan when the snow is falling and the temperature dropping. “It’s an ongoing issue every year. When we have a crisis happen and we have evacuees, we open up our doors,” he said. “On some level, we have to look at people who do not have housing almost as permanent evacuees. We have to do better.” Another issue taken by Hilke is how concentrated most services are in Kamloops, located mostly downtown. He said there are people in need elsewhere in the city.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW JANUARY • More than a year after a fire destroyed Park crest elementary in Brocklehurst, funding for its replacement is announced. Construction on the new Parkcrest elementary is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2022 and be completed by the spring of 2024, with $35 million coming from the provincial government, $2.5 million from the City of Kamloops (to cover additional community gym space) and $300,000 from School District 73. The school burned down in September 2019, forcing the district to move various programs from a plethora of schools in a bid to find a new space for Parkcrest students, teachers and staff. The cause of the fire remains undetermined. • After being forced to cancel the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic and again having to axe the 2021 event, organizers of the Kamloops Cowboy Festival tip their hat for the final time, announcing an end to the venerable
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ode to all things cowboy. FEBRUARY • Contract driller Ray Rosenberg, 35, was killed and two others were injured during an underground mudslide at New Gold’s New Afton copper and gold mine 10 kilometres west of Kamloops The accident occurred at
worth of Gill’s TNRD credit card expenses, from 2015 to January 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, or about twice per week, and the majority was expensed outside typical nine-to-five, weekday working hours. Gill left the TNRD suddenly in February 2020, with a $500,000-plus payout and a legal agreement mandating his department be called a “retirement.” KTW’s investigation leads to policy changes at the TNRD, the ordering of a forensic audit and a criminal probe by the RCMP.
about 1:40 a.m. on Feb. 2. At last report, the BC Coroners Service and WorkSafe BC investigation was ongoing. • A KTW investigation of spending at the ThompsonNicola Regional District under former CAO Sukh Gill is published. KTW obtained five years’
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dent who was savagely beaten with a baseball bat in June 2016, is awarded nearly $7 million in damages. BC Supreme Court Justice Dev Dley orders that Kristopher Teichrieb pay $6.9 million to Jessie Simpson, whom Teichrieb beat into a coma on June 19, 2016. At the time, Simpson was 18. Whether Teichrieb can pay that amount — and how — remains to be seen. Teichrieb remains in custody, serving a seven-year sentence for aggravated assault, and is released to a halfway house in April. The attack outside Teichrieb’s Brocklehurst home left Simpson with a catastrophic brain injury, confined to a wheelchair and in need of round the clock care the rest of his life. • The dress code in School District 73 comes under the spotlight after a student at NorKam secondary is asked to leave her classroom due to her outfit.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW Karis Wilson told KTW her outfit of a lace-edged, kneelength dress over top a turtleneck undershirt drew the attention of her Grade 12 teacher. KTW’s story garners national and international attention and leads to a spirited debate online and elsewhere about dress codes in general and the school district’s dress code specifically. Five months after the story is published — in July — School District 73 updates its dress code, removing language that allowed staff to single out students for clothing they considered distracting to the learning environment. The new dress code will be reviewed every three years in order to keep it current. MARCH • The first mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics open in Kamloops, on McArthur Island and at the Tournament Capital Centre. On the first day, 408 people receive their first dose. Since then, tens of thouSPONSORED CONTENT
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On a typical day, approximately 10 per cent, or 5,000 of the library system’s 50,000 active users, had blocks on their card because they have accrued fines of more than $10. Those users were then unable to borrow materials or access digital services.
sands of Kamloopsians have received their first, second and third doses as the latest variant of COVID-19 continues to make a mess of our day-to-day lives. • In a move that would have horrified Mr. Bookman of the New York City Public Library, fines are eliminated and all
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fuzzies knowing each one of them had an open heart and mind to meet the person they would connect with and the ones before them with whom a connection was not made. Currently, I have 53 couples in Kamloops still going strong. With New Year’s resolutions around the corner, there are many gyms that will see more people who plan to make fitness a priority (once gyms reopen, which should be on Jan. TARA 18TARA under the current public health HOLMES order). HOLMES Match Maker After a fewMaker visits, if you start Match EXTRAORDINAIRE skipping gym days, missing workouts EXTRAORDINAIRE and making excuses, I don’t think As we close out a year many the gym will chase you down to thought was going to be better than find out where you are. The facility the one before, I think there is more has done its part. Staff completed of a cautious tone heading into this the paperwork. They showed you next chapter. the equipment, toured you around, I am feeling somewhat cautiously answered any questions you had optimistic. With so many and offered you classes and training uncertainties, there is something I instruction. have witnessed that COVID-19 cannot Ultimately, though, you are the conquer. That is love and love will one responsible for getting there and win every time. making the most of your membership. I have seen heartwarming stories It’s the same with my memberships. this year of people who have shown If you hope to find love or a special love to the less fortunate. The KTW connection with someone, then when Christmas Cheer Fund stories in this I present you with that opportunity to newspaper are a testament to that. meet someone, the only way to know Love can move mountains (so can if it could work is to meet them. floods, for that matter). I have had several couples who As I look back at many of my happy claim there was no attraction at all after the first date, yet they are part of couples, it gives me the warm and
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• Restructuring of the city’s bylaws department into the community safety department is nearing completion. The new role includes a physical assessment, called the Community Services Officers’ Physical Assessment Test is required. Community services manager Tammy Blundell says the role has changed from issuing parking tickets to one that deals with social issues, graffiti, nuisance properties and more. The union disagrees and
those 53 success stories because they decided to have another date or two. Let’s say you make a plan to focus on your biceps at the gym and your trainer puts together your session to do hammer curls, barbell curls and reverse curl. Then, after doing them for three days, you look in the mirror and decide it is not working. That’s because you haven’t put in the effort. Relationships, like weight training at the gym, are hard work. But when you do put in the effort, the rewards are worth it. So if you do plan to come to me for a matchmaking membership, try to have an open heart and mind to actually meet someone and not just swipe away their photo. There are still some people who think there will be sparks and intense fireworks on the first date. I can honestly tell you that the few times that actually happens, the fireworks last 20 minutes, blow up, then disappear. But building a fire with someone could be different. It takes some kindling, some patience and working as teammates to create an exciting, crackling fire that will stay alive when you keep it burning. If you are happy, single and looking for a special connection in 2022, then open your mind and heart and get your kindling ready. Contact me by email at holmes@wheretheheartis.ca.
• A report from the Canadian Armed Forces confirms a bird strike caused the May 2020 crash of a Snowbirds jet in Kamloops. On May 17, 2020, the jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Kamloops Airport, killing public affairs officer Capt. Jennifer Casey and injuring the pilot, Capt. Richard MacDougall. MAY Paper Excellence and Domtar, based in Montreal and Fort Mill, S.C., reach an agreement for Richmond-based Paper Excellence to purchase Domtar for $55.50 per share, a deal worth about $3 billion in United States currency. While the merger of Domtar and Paper Excellence is approved by the Competition Bureau of Canada in November, part of the approval means the Kamloops pulp mill must be sold to a third party. CONTINUED ON A16
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MAY • In an announcement that reverberates across the world, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir reveals that the use of ground-penetrating radar has indicated the presence of 2015 possible graves on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. The announcement leads to searches of other former residential school sites across Canada, places the focus again on truth and reconciliation and spurs calls for Pope Francis to apologize on behalf of the Catholic Church for its role in the residential school era. The story continues as the year progresses, with the number of probable graves revised to 200 and no word on when, or if, excavation will be done to confirm the soil below the grounds does indeed contain the remains of people and, if so, who they are. Tk’emlúps’ announcement prompts Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government to declare Sept. 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation,
a federal holiday. Trudeau then comes under criticism for spending time with family in Tofino on Sept. 30, despite being invited to visit Tk’emlúps on that day. The prime minister eventually visits in October and issues an apology. JUNE • Record-breaking heat in late June leads to the destruction of the Village of Lytton and amplifies the wildfire season. On June 30, virtually the entire Village of Lytton burns down, a day after the community set a new record — 49.6 C — for the hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada. Kamloops also sets a record, when the mercury hits 47. 3C on June 29. The heat dome, as it was dubbed, results in the deaths of hundreds of British Columbians, mostly seniors without air conditioning. • For the third time in five years, B.C. suffers through a recordbreaking summer of wildfires and smoke, with conditions so bad that travel is impacted and many
outdoor events are cancelled. In total, 161 structures in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District are lost and two deaths are confirmed. SEPTEMBER • On Sept. 13, the vaccine card comes into effect in B.C., meaning proof of vaccination is required to visit restaurants, pubs, concerts, sporting events and other venues. • On Sept. 20, the federal election results in a Parliamentary makeup almost identical to what it was before the $600-million exercise, with the Liberals maintaining their minority government position. OCTOBER • The City of Kamloops buys the Northbridge Hotel and an adjacent lot for $7.1 million, with plans to later sell the lot to BC Housing for affording living units and the hotel property for future development along Tranquille Road. NOVEMBER • On Nov. 1, Shannon White leaves her Lower Sahali home for a
two-kilometre drive to work. She never arrives and numerous searches in the Kamloops area — after police confirm her Jeep was spotted travelling west and north of the city that day — fail to find the 32-year-old. Police search a travel trailer owned by White’s exboyfriend, but as the year comes to a close, she remains missing. • An atmospheric river hits the Lower Mainland and Southern Interior, leading to unprecedented flooding and damage to highways. Residents of the entire City of Merritt are evacuated, while Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge is destroyed. Highway 1 in the Fraser Canyon and between Abbotsford and Chilliwack and Chilliwack and Hope are closed for extensive periods due to flooding. The Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope sustained severe damage in numerous places and, while commercial traffic resumed in late December, recreational vehicles may not return until the spring.
of directors is investigating after receiving a complaint in February from a number of current and former university employees. The complaint is against two senior administrators — associate vice-president of people and culture Larry Phillips and vice-president of finance and administration Matt Milovick — over allegations related to misogyny, racism and bullying. None of the allegations in the complaint have been proven as the university’s investigation into the matter continues, with completion expected in early 2022. In December, the university’s communications department confirmed that Phillips is no longer employed at TRU. “We can confirm that Larry Phillips is no longer with TRU,” university senior communications consultant Michelle Nordstrom writes in an email to KTW. “Respecting privacy, we will not be providing further information. There is no connection to the investigation, which remains ongoing and is expected to be complete in a few months.”
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Raising the Bar in Your Best Interests By the end of 2021, sweeping new rules and regulations called Client Focused Reforms (CFR) come into effect that will impact all banks, investment firms and financial advisors. Industry standards are being raised to ensure recommendations are always in the clients' best interest. Below is a brief overview of key improvements for investors:
CONFLICTS: Moving forward, we must identify, address, avoid and disclose any real or perceived conflicts. All institutions should be able to provide a Conflict-of-Interest Statement identifying when they or an affiliate earns revenue, commission or fees related to your investments or existing relationship. Broadly, there are some areas of prominent conflicts:
KNOW YOUR CLIENT (KYC): Advisors will be required to keep additional documentation about client preferences, needs, challenges, goals, income, etc. Emphasis will be on determining risk tolerance, risk capacity and suitability. Our process is to review all aspects of your life that could affect your wealth and build a plan within your comfort and reflects your personal circumstances.
1. Proprietary Products: It must be clearer for clients on who gets compensated and how. Concerns were identified that institutions tend to incentivize their products and restrict access to outside funds. For example, as an employee of TD, if we recommend a TD product, we must outline the benefits to you but also advise that TD earns additional revenues. The majority of our clients have opted for a fee-based relationship where our compensation is not tied to product in any way. Effectively we are product neutral. For full disclosure, TD products make up less than 10% of our client holdings.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT (KYP): Firms and advisors must perform due diligence (features, benefits, costs, risks) and consider a reasonable range of product alternatives. Recommendations should be based upon an approved list. Firms with large product shelves have a lot of work ahead of them. On the other hand, firms with a small product shelf will need to allow for choice
2. Referrals: Standardized disclosures and rationale are required when referring to other professionals, including the compensation involved. An example could be introducing our Insurance Specialist for disability or life insurance solutions. The client may have a need for this protection, but they need to know we may receive a commission.
2. Gifts, Incentives & Awards: TD sets maximum thresholds for permitted gifts and entertainment to avoid any perception that could influence our decision making. In addition, we will no longer be able to publicly feature any awards or incentives which include any sales-oriented accomplishments. For example, achievements like: President's Club, Executive, Chairman Council, etc. will no longer be made public. REAR LOADS: Sometimes called deferred sales charges (DSC), these will be banned June 1, 2022. We do not believe in these structures and do not use them – this change was long overdue. TITLES: Regulators are standardizing and simplifying the titles advisors may use. Legislation will limit the use of Financial Planner & Financial Advisor to those who have obtained proper credentials. Personally, my title of Vice-President will no longer be permissible and my new title will be Senior Portfolio Manager & Senior Investment Advisor. The above are not exhaustive but all attempt to put client interests first. These new standards will not change how we work with our clients, but they will create a more formal framework. Ultimately, we hope investors' confidence rises in respect to their advisor, investments and likelihood of achieving their goals. Until Next Time… Invest Well. Live Well Written By Eric
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This document was prepared by Eric Davis, Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Investment Advisor, and Keith Davis, Associate Investment Advisor, for informational purposes only and is subject to change. The contents of this document are not endorsed by TD Wealth Private Investment Advice. Davis Wealth Management Team is a part of TD Wealth Private Investment Advice, a division of TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. which is a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. For more information: 250-314-5124 or Keith.davis@td.com. Published December 29th, 2021.
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Stories remain ongoing as 2021 turns to 2022 OVERDOSE CRISIS CONTINUES
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Through October, there have been 1,782 deaths (more than all deaths recorded in 2020) and more than 8,300 deaths since the public health emergency was declared in April 2016. Through October, 60 of those deaths occurred in Kamloops, which equals the number of such deaths in the city in all of 2020. B.C. chief coroner Lisa Lapointe Lapointe said the most immediate step the province can take that will make a significant difference on the death toll is to introduce its own safe drug supply. In November, the province applied to the federal government to allow decriminalization of personal possession of illicit drugs submitted one month ago.
Employees at Royal Inland Hospital are running on fumes, with stress and exhaustion leading to staffing shortages in various areas. RIH has been the subject of various problems, including having a patient die in the ER waiting room, experiencing numerous COVID-19 outbreaks that have led to many cancelled surgeries and having nurses and doctors telling KTW the hospital’s new electronic charting system is impacting myriad aspects of their jobs. On Nov. 26, Kamloops council, Interior Health representatives and health ministry brass met behind closed doors to discuss a wide variety of issues at the hospital.
The debate over issues stemming from homelessness and addiction and mental-health issues has been fierce all year long. Business owners and homeowners in many parts of Kamloops have said they have reached their limit, while others are arguing more needs to be done by the powers-that-be to help those in need of assistance, via housing, mental-health and addiction services. While the number of temporary shelters for the homeless are increasing, so, too, it appears, are the number of people on the street — for various complex reasons. Expect the City of Kamloops to continue to be involved in addressing issues that are traditionally the domain of senior levels of government.
Housing affordability — or lack thereof — continues to be a topic of discussion. In Kamloops as of November, the average sales price was $617,158 — a 27 per cent increase over the same month in 2020. Earlier in November, B.C. finance minister Selina Robinson announced there would be a “cooling off period” for residential real estate transactions, with legislation coming in the spring of 2022. The legislation, as outlined by the provincial government, is being introduced to curb consumer risks. Legislation may include changes to blind bidding and introduction of cooling-off period that would allow purchasers to back out after second thoughts.
In the spring, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry unveiled a four-step plan that was to have heralded the end of the pandemic. By Sept. 7, life would be back to pre-pandemic conditions. In the summer, however, COVID-19 had different plans, with the Delta variant leading to a spike in cases and brief relaxation of rules soon re-implemented. Since the pandemic’s declaration in March 2020, society has been under a constant mix of openings and closures and gathering restrictions enacted, then relaxed. We are now dealing with the Omicron variant. Where this leads us in 2022 remains to be seen.
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Passerby rescues woman from icy river On Sunday, Tracy Smith’s 1995 Mustang hit ice on Schubert Drive, careening between two trees and over the embankment sideways, avoiding a rollover and ending up nose-first in the river, its rear wheels on an iced-over portion of the waterway. TRACY SMITH PHOTO
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A Kamloops woman is thanking a passerby for rescuing her from her vehicle after it slid off icy Schubert Drive and into the frigid North Thompson River. Tracy Smith said she was driving south on Schubert Drive at 1:20 p.m. this past Sunday, en route to her North Kamloops home after a shopping trip. Smith told KTW she was travelling about 40 km/hr on Schubert when she hit some ice outside of Arthur Hatton elementary, after going over a speedbump. Her 1995 Mustang then began skidding toward a truck parked at the side of the road, next to the school field. “And I thought I was going to smash into it, so I tried to turn the wheel away from it and I may have overcorrected,” Smith said, “I just totally lost control at that point. It just started gaining momentum and doing circles. And I knew it was going to go into the river for sure. I just, you know, tried not to panic. And I put my window down as I was going over the embankment because I figured if I went into the water, I want to be able ready to get out.” Smith said he car careened between two trees and over the embankment sideways, avoiding a rollover and ending up nose-first in the river, its rear wheels on an
iced-over portion of the waterway. When it came to a stop, the airbags deployed, creating a strong chemical smell she thought was a fire. As Smith unbuckled her seatbelt, she tried to open her door, but it wouldn’t budge. “I thought, ‘How am I going to get out of here with all my stuff?’ Because I had just gone shopping, you know?” she said. It was then she looked out the window and behind her and saw a man at the top of the embankment, holding a cellphone. Smith said he asked if she was OK. She said she was, but that she needed help getting out of the vehicle, which she was afraid was going to inch forward and sink under the ice.
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“I was so scared,” Smith said. That is where the passerby — Tyler Mundreon — got to work. He scrambled down the embankment amid a temperature of about -20 C (colder with the wind chill) and reached the Mustang, standing in the bonechilling water as he helped Smith from the car. “I climbed out the window and he made sure that I didn’t get wet at all from the water of the river,” Smith said. “He deposited me onto the rocks and then he turned my car off. And then he went ahead of me up the embankment and made little foot holds for me. “About halfway up, I couldn’t go any further and he just said put your foot on that tree there and
he held his hand down and pulled me up the rest of the way. I was so scared and so cold.” Smith and her saviour then warmed up in his truck and waited for first responders to arrive. Mundreon told KTW he simply did what anybody else would do in such a situation. He said he was driving north on Schubert when he saw Smith’s oncoming Mustang spin and out and go over the embankment. “I did what any good person would do. I called 911 and went to see if I could offer any assistance,” Mundreon said. “And, yeah, she was obviously pretty shaken up. So I slid down the bank and helped her out of her vehicle there and we both climbed back to the top.” As he stood in the freezing water, helping Smith out of her Mustang, Mundreon was wearing simple skater shoes. Thankfully, he had an extra pair of boots in his truck. “Yeah, it was it was a pretty crazy afternoon,” he said. “It could have been a lot worse, for sure, When I first saw the car go over the embankment, I thought
it was going to be real bad. By the time I got down there, it was pretty clear that we had to move fast to get her out of there.” Mundreon said his family was happy he was able to help, as were Mounties, paramedics and firefighters who attended the call. “From my point of view, any decent person would have stopped to help,” Mundreon said. “I mean, you know, I don’t think of myself as doing anything extraordinary here. It’s just one person helping another.” Physically, Smith is fine. Emotionally, she is still shaken. Bur her beloved Mustang appears to be a write-off. Smith said Mundreon’s actions were indeed heroic. “Most people would just stop and start videotaping until emergency services got there,” she said. “Not him. He was in the water and he literally held me and walked me over to the bank and put me down.” Thankfully, Smith’s husband was also able to retrieve all of her belongings from the car. While Smith has nothing but praise for Mundreon, she said the condition of Schubert Drive left much to be desired. “It was sheet of ice and the [RCMP] constable that was there, she made a call to the city and told them to get this thing sanded or we’re going to have more than one person going over the edge.”
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City opens free cross-country track The City of Kamloops has unveiled a new crosscountry ski track at West Highlands Park in Aberdeen, where the former Aberdeen Hills Golf Links. The ski trail is available for use by anyone, free of charge. The cross-country ski track is a one-kilometre loop that circles the soccer fields and community centre. The location was chosen due to
its high elevation, which is likely to have more snow, and the availability of the park land. The trail will be track set regularly using parks personnel and specialty track-setting equipment for classic- or skate-style skiing. The unsupervised trail will be open seven days a week if there is sufficient snow to safely use it. The washroom at West
Highlands Community Centre will be open daily all winter. “We’re excited for people to have another opportunity to get outside, be active and enjoy the season,” said Jeff Putnam, the city’s parks and civic facilities manager. “Keeping it free means it can be enjoyed by everyone.” The city hopes the crosscountry ski track becomes an annual feature at the park.
OPERATION RED NOSE CUT SHORT The drive-home service operated 11 of its 13 nights, but it wont operate on New Year’s Eve In the wake of extra public health orders connected to the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Operation Red Nose has cancelled the final two nights of safe ride home service. The service, which sees volunteers drive clients and their vehicles home in exchange for a donation,
managed to complete 11 of its scheduled 13 nights. There will be no Operation red Nose rides available on Dec. 30, or Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve). The new public health orders enacted last week include a ban on organized New Year’s Eve parties and a limit of 10 people in addition to members of a
household gathering in a private home. In Kamloops, Operation Red Nose provided 339 safe rides home over 11 nights of service in November and December. All money raised via donations goes to PacificSport Interior BC, an organization that helps amateur athletes.
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Henry says gyms, fitness centres must close and my gym does it very, very well — to con- not enough at the moment.” If convicted, a business owner could nect people, to be able to support us having Businesses that defy public health orders face penalties of up to $10,000 and/or one that physical activity remotely right now.” can be fined or closed. year in prison. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry Henry said Omicron is spreading rapidly Fines of $2,300 can be issued, the provIn addition, the province said, local govsaid all gyms must close under her public in indoor environments, even when there is ince said, noting that police can recomernments may be asked to revoking busihealth order related to the spread of the plenty of space and all protocols are being mend charges against repeat offenders. ness or liquor licences. Omicron variant of COVID-19. followed. A handful of gym owners in Kamloops are Henry said she defying the public health order and remain met with represenopen, with spokesmen for five of the fitness tatives of the gym facilities citing the mental health of their and fitness industry clients and the apparent inconsistency of on Dec. 23. health orders. “They have been “For many, including me, physical activity leading in making and going to a gym or fitness centre is a key sure that we can do part of the mental and physical well-being,” things as safely as Your duties as a host family will include: Henry said during a Dec. 24 press conferpossible,” she said. • A private room for each student ence, in response to a question from KTW “Right now, we’re about whether any allowances will be made in a place of real • Having regular meals with your student for gyms to stay open. uncertainty, with a • Assisting with school routines The public health order is in effect until at lot of transmission least Jan. 18. in younger people • Providing guidance and support while the student studies in Kamloops No Limits Fitness, Gold’s Gym, Anytime — the demographic COVID-19 protocols and procedures are in place. The Kamloops-Thompson School District Fitness, Ladies Only Fitness and Strength that really is concompensates families at a rate of $875 per month. Families may host multiple students if they wish. Camp Kamloops stayed open. nected to their gyms No Limits Fitness co-owners Darren — so they must, Maywood and Justin Grover met reporters right now, stop that.” on behalf of the group, which is calling on Henry said the the province to deem fitness “essential.” focus is on indoor They are also mulling a class-action lawsettings, where peosuit, noting legal counsel has been retained ple are exerting. and the group has been contacted by facili“We are seeing a ties across the province. lot of transmission Grover said gyms have followed every now through the public health order since the beginning of very small droplets the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 — and aerosols and closing for three months, cancelling classes, the measures that checking vaccine passports, adhering to we had in place that mask requirements and following cleaning were working for protocols. Delta and for the Grover said they are concerned about the other variants that mental health of clientele without access to we’ve seen are just fitness facilities, noting the decision to stay open — which could result in hefty fines GIVE THE GIFT from the provincial government — is not OF A STORY related to finances. THIS SEASON! “They’re [public health] recognizing that you can go eat deep-fried pickles and get i and the o sloshed in a pub on cheap draft and that’s essential, but the person who has been 20 years in AA and uses a fitness facility to keep their head straight, they’re not recognizing that,” Grover said. Finalist, Chocolate Henry urged people to stay connected Lily Book Awards online or through activities outside. Contact SD73 Homestay Manager Leslee Faubert lesleefaubert@shaw.ca “I know this has impacted people that to find out more or visit the website: https://www.ispcanada.ca required these to be closed on a temporary basis right now,” Henry said. “This is a very high-risk period. We see this is transmitting rapidly, particularly in young people, and Finalist, Montaigne I know those in the gym community have Medal been doing their part and gyms and fitness “an enlightening and engaging growth in awareness” centres have had real good protocols in MBR: Children’s Bookwatch place.” BUY LOCAL AT: Henry said there is no option for gyms The Smorgasbord and fitness centres to remain open under The Art We Are the order to close. Chapters “Gyms must close during this period,” Order online at she said.”There are things that we can do — chapters indigo CHRISTOPHER FOULDS KTW EDITOR editor@kamloopsthisweek.com
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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.
Dragon was created by Karlie Sandhoff in the 2020-2021 school year, when Karlie was a Grade 4 student at R.L. Clemitson elementary.
Alex King created this drawing, The Universe of the Snake, in the 2020-2021 school year, when Alex was in Grade 5 at Dufferin elementary.
This canvas painting was created by 11-year-old Anavi Saluja, who has positive thoughts as we move into 2022.
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FAITH KAMLOOPS Orthodox what?: part 10 Places of Worship of 10: a personal story
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ver the course of several articles, I have attempted to provide a view of Church history that expands on the Reader’s Digest versions, which we too often receive. The final result has been less a panorama than a few select keyholes into the past, which I hope will open new doors of understanding of Christianity and specifically, of Eastern Orthodoxy. So much more could be said. This series, in fact, could extend for many more years come. Early church history can and does consume entire books. The 1,100 years of Byzantine history fills bookshelves. The history of Russia and the other Slavic nations occupy armies of scholars. And I have barely touched the vast array of topics in Eastern Orthodox theology and spirituality, from iconography to monasticism, from the Jesus prayer to the Divine Liturgy. I have decided to leave the details of the above topics to those who can do them a little more justice. For instance, an overview of Orthodox Church history and teaching can be found in Timothy Ware’s book The Orthodox Church, which is both authoritative and accessible to the nonscholarly reader. I would like to end this series on a personal note: how did I end up as an Eastern Orthodox Christian? What was it about this rather strange faith that originally attracted me and that now commands my devotion and service? A personal history of my religious background is in order. I was born in the Seychelles, to a Roman Catholic mother and an Anglican father. At the insistence of my mother’s parents, I was christened Roman Catholic. In 1979, we left the Seychelles and spent the next 10 years living in East and Southern Africa. During this period my religious experiences were more Protestant than Catholic. My father would bring my sister and I to Sunday school at whatever denomination was convenient, and pick us up afterward.
V. Rev. Richard René is the priestin-charge of St. Nicholas Orthodox Mission (orthodoxkamloops.ca), an English-language Eastern Orthodox Church for the Kamloops community.
1989 saw us immigrate to Canada. Then, in my early teens, I was tending toward spiritual rebelliousness. My father, however, insisted that I be confirmed Anglican, in the tradition of his family. Then, he said, I could do what I wanted. I acquiesced with bad grace. After Confirmation, I dropped out of Christianity and sought the dubious pleasures of a purely secular, hedonistic lifestyle. By God’s providence, however, I was a very bad hedonist. Having failed to live a dissolute life, I found myself in an emotional and spiritual crisis. At the time, I was working for a couple who were Evangelical Protestants. They had been trying to get me to become a Christian for a while, but it was not until I “hit bottom” that I finally paid attention to their message: “God loves you. Otherwise He would not have sent His Son to die for you.” I dedicated my life to Christ from then on. I roamed in Evangelical circles for a while, but was uncomfortable with the hyper-emotionalism. Finally, I rediscovered my roots and joined the Anglican community of St. John’s in Shaughnessy, Vancouver. It was then I encountered the Orthodox Church. One night in 1993, I was at a poetry reading in Vancouver, and met a young man, who (like me) was an aspiring poet taking a B.A. in English Literature at University of British Columbia. He invited me and my friends to his church: Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in Langley. My first experiences of Orthodoxy were strange.
There were no drums, bass, guitars, or piano; worship was chanted in a cappella harmony. Each service was lit by candles and fragrant with incense. And most troubling of all, communion was restricted to those who were members of the Orthodox Church. I struggled for months with this “all or nothing” mentality. I was interested in the worship, which claimed to derive from the first century, but I was not sure I wanted to make the commitment required to participate. Finally, unable to accept the Catholic doctrine of papal infallibility, I had to decide whether the intense, strange Orthodox Church was some weird cult, or the real spiritual home for which I was longing. Given the significance of the decision, I was rather impulsive. I read only one book about Orthodoxy (and not a very good one at that). I listened to the witness of my best friend (who became Orthodox before I did) and the loving attitude of St. Herman’s community. I attended more services, got used to the strangeness, and fell in love with the dignity and beauty of Orthodox worship. I asked questions, thought through the answers, and found them acceptable. I made the commitment. In fact, I took the right approach, for Eastern Orthodoxy is best encountered through a direct experience with its worship and fellowship. Newspaper articles are useful as far as they go, but Christianity is less about a text (central as the Bible text is) than the person of Jesus Christ crucified and raised from the dead. Encountering Eastern Orthodoxy is likewise a personal matter, which means simply meeting and praying with Orthodox Christians with an eye to growing in one’s understanding of the community. If you find yourself curious as to what this little-known faith has to offer, the best thing you can do is follow the advice that the apostle Philip offered his friend Nathanael: “Come and see!” (John 1:46).
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The province set a new record for peak electricity demand on BC Hydro’s system on Monday afternoon due to the extreme low temperatures in many parts of the province. Between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday, demand for electricity hit an all-time high of 10,902 megawatts, which is higher than the previous record of 10,577 megawatts, set in 2020. “The record represents a single moment in the hour when demand for electricity was the highest yesterday,” BC Hydro spokesperson Simi Heer said. “Most of the increase is likely due to additional home heating required during this cold snap.” Environment Canada has issued two extreme cold weather warning for the Kamloops area, the latest coming on Tuesday morning. For much of the past week, the region has been enveloped in temperatures ranging from the minus teens to the minus 20s. In addition to the peak demand record on Monday, BC Hydro has experienced an overall increase in electricity demand since Christmas Eve day. Monday’s hourly peak demand was 18 per cent higher than that recorded on Dec. 24. “BC Hydro has enough supply options in place to meet increasing electricity demand,” Heer said. “However, if British Columbians want to help ease some of the demand on the system during peak times, we encourage shifting activities like doing laundry or running dishwashers to earlier in the day or later in the evening.” BC Hydro is also offering energy conservation tips for people looking to lower their electricity use and their electricity bills: • Manage your home heating actively by turning the heat down when no one his home or when everyone is sleeping. Consider installing a programmable thermostat to automatically adjust temperatures at different times based on your family’s activities. • Avoid cranking up the thermostat as it does not heat the home up faster than turning it up a degree or two at a time. • Keep windows covered with blinds and drapes for an extra layer of window insulation. Window coverings can be a quick and cost-effective way to cut heat loss and block cold drafts. • Draftproof your home to reduce heat loss. Use caulking and weather stripping to seal gaps and cracks around doors, windows and outlets to prevent heat from leaking out and cold air from coming in.
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The sun makes a stunning appearance at the top of the slopes at Sun Peaks Resort during Reid McCauley’s pre-Christmas visit to enjoy the excellent ski conditions. While the temperature was bearable during this visit, the resort had to close some chairlifts on the weekend due to extremely frigid conditions. The chill will remain this week, with highs and lows in the minus 20s. By Saturday, expect highs and lows in the minus teens. CHRISTINE MCCAULEY PHOTO
British Columbia businesses that have been ordered to close due to pandemic-related public health orders are eligible to receive a new one-time relief grant of up to $10,000. The provincial government said the COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant will supplement federal support programs and provide funding to help affected businesses alleviate some financial pressures and help with expenses. including rent, employee wages, insurance, maintenance and utilities. The grant program will cost an estimated $10 million. Businesses ordered fully closed until at least Jan. 18 include: • gyms, fitness and adult dance centres; • bars, lounges and nightclubs; • event venues that can no longer hold gatherings. Relief grants of between $1,000 and $10,000 will be provided to eligible businesses based on their number of employees, following the similar formula to the previous Circuit Breaker Relief Grant offered in the spring of 2021. Applications for the grant will begin in January and more information on how to apply will be made available over the next few weeks, with the application process open until the end of February 2022. Business advisors will be able to support and direct applicants through a dedicated call centre that will be set up in early January by the province and Small Business BC. Businesses will also be able to email questions to covid@smallbusinessbc.ca.
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As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads rapidly across B.C., guidance for when to get a COVID-19 test has been updated. According to Interior Health, a COVID-19 test is not recommended if: • You have no symptoms, even if you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive; • You are fully vaccinated (two doses), experiencing mild symptoms and can manage your illness at home. Self-isolate for seven days and notify your close contacts so they can self-monitor for symptoms. A COVID-19 test is recommended if: • You are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms: fever or chills, cough,
loss of sense of smell or taste or difficulty breathing; • You have experienced one or more of the following symptoms for longer than 24 hours with no improvement: sore throat, loss of appetite, headache or body aches, extreme fatigue, nausea or vomiting or diarrhea. If you feel unwell and are unsure about your symptoms, contact your health-care provider or call 8-1-1. People can also use the B.C. COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to determine if they need to be tested. It can be found online at bc.thrive.health. RAPID COVID-19 TESTING Rapid COVID-19 tests are now available at Interior Health Community Collection Centres (testing centres).
In Kamloops, the centre is at Kamloops Public Health, downtown at 519 Columbia St. Where available, Interior Health said rapid tests may be provided to people experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and according to risk factors. No appointment is required to pick up a rapid test. Access may be temporarily limited depending on the supply available. If a rapid COVID-19 test indicates a positive result, people must continue to self-isolate and follow the guidance included in the test package, including how to self-report a positive result. For more information, visit Understanding Test Results. For the latest public health orders and public guidance, go online to https://www2. gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/ restrictions.
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While Curl BC announced permission was granted to stage the B.C. men’s and women’s championships in Kamloops in January, the provincial health officer said a final decision has not yet been made
Sam Fisher (left) and Dezaray Hawes sweep for Corryn Brown at the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Whether the Kamloops rink gets into action locally in January remains to be seen. ANDREW KLAVER/ CURLING CANADA
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Curl BC’s announcement last week that the provincial men’s and women’s curling championships will take place in Kamloops next month may have been premature. The championships — scheduled for Jan. 4 to Jan. 9 at the curling clubs on McArthur Island and downtown — were initially cancelled due to being caught in the provincial health order of Dec. 17 that nixed all sports tournaments until at least Jan. 31. The public health order was implemented in response to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreading rapidly in B.C. On Dec. 23, however, Curl BC said discussions with provincial health officers led to an exemption to allow the Kamloops championships to proceed. On Dec. 24, however, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry clarified the situation. “I will say the ultimate decision has not yet been made on whether that will continue or go ahead,” she said in a response to a query from KTW. “It much depends on what happens in the next week.” The provincial government website detailing public health orders appears to have been updated to note all sports tourna-
ments are cancelled “except for high-performance athletes.” Henry said it is about trying to have higher-level competitive sports being able to hold events in certain ways, including no spectators and other rules. Adding to the urgency of a decision being made on the men’s and women’s provincial championship events in Kamloops is the fact the national men’s and women’s curling championships are
taking place soon. The Scotties national women’s tourney is set to take place from Jan. 28 to Feb. 6 in Thunder Bay. The national men’s curling championship is set for Lethbridge from March 4 to March 13. The championships were set to be played in Kamloops in January of 2021, but were axed then due to the pandemic. A day before Henry’s comments, Curling BC spokesperson Doug Sarti said the details of
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rescheduling the tourneys are being worked out. “Stopping and starting a championship is like stopping and starting an aircraft carrier — it takes a lot of people and it doesn’t happen immediately,” Sarti said in a statement. “We’re working as swiftly as possible and we will, of course, keep our membership updated on any details.” If the Kamloops-based championships do proceed, there are
a number of conditions under which they will be held. Despite a public health order limiting event capacity to 50 per cent, Henry has said there will be no spectators. In addition, attendees must be fully vaccinated. For curling clubs with food and beverage service, there will be specific new restrictions. Only those with full meal service will be permitted to operate lounges, while clubs with a liquor-only licences will need to close their bars until the expiration of the order. For clubs with meal service, there will be a maximum of six people per table, with no mingling between tables. Physical distancing or barriers must be maintained between tables, there is to be no dancing and mask use when not seated must be enforced. For vaccine status checks, simple visual confirmation will no longer suffice. All QR codes must now be run through the provincial vaccine verification app.
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Three days after signing a three-year contract with the New York Rangers of the NHL, Kamloops Blazers’ goalie Dylan Garand helped Team Canada to a win in its opening game of the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship in Alberta. In Edmonton, Garand started for Team Canada in its contest against Czechia (Czech Republic), a 6-3 win. Garand turned aside 14 of 17 shots to secure the win, with defenceman Owen Power of the University of Michigan notching a hat trick. Garand, 19, is one of
two Blazers’ on the national team, joined at the tournament by forward Logan Stankoven. Stankoven, 18, did not play for Team Canada in its opening game, but was expected to suit up for the second game also in Edmonton, on Tuesday at 4 p.m. (after KTW press deadline) against Austria. Garand did not start against Austria, with London Knights’ netminder Brett Brochu getting the nod. The 10-team, two-pool tourney is being held in Edmonton and Red Deer through Jan. 5. Garand, who was a member of Team Canada’s silver medal squad at the
2021 World Junior Hockey Championship, was selected by New York in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL Draft. According to the Cap Friendly website, Garand’s three-year contract is worth $2.5 million (including signing bonus), with base salary of $750,000, $750,000 and $775,000 in each of the three years. If Garand is in the minors, the salary is $80,000 per season Before getting the call to the national team, Garand had led the Blazers to a 15-4 record in the Western Hockey League behind a 1.85 goals against Kamloops Blazers’ netminder Dyan Garand average and a .932 save signs a three-year deal with the NHL’s New York Rangers on Dec. 23. percentage.
Sports council awards nominations open The Kamloops Sport Council’s 31st annual Athletic Awards will once again celebrate the best in local sports. To qualify for the annual Athletic Awards, any nominee, able-bodied or with a disability, who has made a significant contribution to sport is eligible. Because of the pandemic, the sports council is including accomplishments from the 2020 and 2021 calendar years in the following categories: • Coach of the year; • Female Athlete of the year;
• Male Athlete of the year; • Master Athlete of the year (50+); • Team of the year; • Sports Person of the year; • University Award; • International Excellence Award. ‘Our event , like most due to the pandemic, has undergone some modifications,” committee chair Larry Read said. A panel of judges made up of media and other members of the sports community will determine finalists. The awards will be handed out on April
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a landslide defeat in the subsequent byelection to replace that MP in a safe seat that had voted Conservative for 200 years. Johnson was also outed for holding several Christmas parties at his own house (No 10 Downing Street) last year when everybody else was in lockdown. His own party never liked or trusted him, but it made him leader because he could win elections. However, Conservatives are historically ruthless with failed leaders and they are now having doubts about Johnson’s electoral value. As a former Conservative cabinet minister told The Guardian: “The old Boris brand, the old Boris shtick, doesn’t work any more. And the consequence of that is a better than 50 per cent chance he’ll be dead [politically speaking] by the end of next year.” Democratic Party strategists in the U.S. are similarly anxious about Trump’s political health. They know Trump’s base will vote for him no matter what he does, but they calculate that the floating voters who were seduced by Trump’s shtick last time will have serious reserva-
tions after his claims of a stolen election and his role in the assault on the Capitol. Any other Republican candidate could also count on the votes of Trump’s base (except Mike Pence), but they could also expect to draw a lot more of the floating voters. That could deliver a Republican presidential win in 2024, so Trump is definitely the Democrats’ preferred Republican candidate (though they must never say so in public). As for Macron, his preferred opponent in the decisive second round of next April’s election is far right Zemmour or, failing that, perennial neo-fascist-lite candidate Marine Le Pen. Macron’s nightmare is having to face Valérie Pécresse, the new leader of Les Républicains. The question is whether she can beat both Le Pen and Zemmour in the first round. But the assumption in every case — French, American and British — is that populist demagogues are now easier to beat than traditional right-wing politicians. Maybe that’s true, but all three countries are a long way from Chile.
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Sold 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.
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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.
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Bachelor Heights 27-1104 QUAIL DRIVE • $475,000 • MLS®165189 • Well maintained 2 bedroom 3 bathroom townhouse in Northridge Heights • 1 dog or cat allowed with no size restrictions, no rental restrictions • Great area and complex. Shows well inside and out
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SHOE by Gary Brookins & Susie Macnelly
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ZITS by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman
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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Aries, group dynamics could be tricky this week. Emotions are tense and putting too many people together may lead to friction. Make a concerted effort to stay calm.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Always get the facts before you react, Cancer. Friends may be pulling you in different directions and want you to be on their sides. Decide what is best for you.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Taurus, individuals often are judged by the company they keeps. Surround yourself with honest, supportive and accomplished people as much as you can.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Leo, if you butt heads with a colleague or your boss, the confrontation will not get out of control. Things will blow over very shortly.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
It is tempting to want to help in every situation, Gemini. But this week you may need to observe from the sidelines and let others work things out on their own.
Virgo, if your workload gets out of control, don’t feel that you have to go it alone. Ask for help and it will be there. This will ensure all projects are completed on time.
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LIBRA
DECEMBER 29 - JANUARY 4, 2021 CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20
- Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, before you dive full speed ahead into a new relationship, it is better to do your research as much as possible. This is especially true when entering a business agreement.
SCORPIO
Capricorn, your commitment to doing things the right way is admirable and has not gone unnoticed. Others look to you for inspiration, and this will benefit your career.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
- Oct 24/Nov 22
Your energy levels may be all over the place this week, Scorpio. Build some free time into your schedule to accommodate for when you may need to play catch up.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 There is no need to let emotions get the best of you. Sagittarius. Your confidence will diffuse many situations as long as you are tactful and respectful.
Aquarius, you are on a mission this week to stand out from the crowd. Make sure the light is shining on you for all the right reasons. Remain humble when praise comes your way.
PISCES
- Feb 19/Mar 20
Figure out how to deliver information in an empowering way, Pisces. A positive, empowering message is likely to be well-received.
Have a heart to give For a heart to serve Empowering "TRU Nursing Students"
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NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Research subject for which Bohr won a Physics Nobel 5. Grimm account 9. Musical medley 15. Like cranberries 19. Protagonist of Colson Whitehead’s “The Underground Railroad” 20. Big-time 21. Tarot deck grouping 22. Trash day reminder, maybe 23. Side hustle for a hairstylist? 25. Rodent-catching feline 26. Maker of Regenerist products 27. Oust 28. French auto pioneer Louis 30. Dan Conner and Danny Tanner, e.g. 32. [Blown kiss] 34. Side hustle for a veterinarian? 36. Manage OK 39. Dangerous crowd 41. Try to lighten up, perhaps? 42. New York Cosmos star of the ’70s 43. Metal precioso 44. Polite rejection 46. National gemstone of Mexico 50. Side hustle for a therapist? 56. “A Confederacy of Dunces” author 57. Shed, with “off” 58. Many a Sharon Olds poem 59. Leaf-to-branch angles 62. It may be glossed over 63. Turned 65. Its fleece is hypoallergenic 66. Part of a gig 67. Side hustle for an anesthesiologist?
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DOWN 1. “Because freedom can’t protect itself” org. 2. Animated figure 3. Evil creatures in 7-Down 4. Defiant retort 5. Large orchestral gong 6. Mahershala of “Moonlight” 7. Frodo’s film franchise, familiarly 8. Blues great Waters 9. One with a nesting instinct 10. Inflame 11. Shape 12. Something made in a hurry 13. A in French class 14. One getting down, so to speak 15. Cheery “Ciao!” 16. Two-time opponent of Dwight 17. Map lines 18. Guilt-producing meeting, perhaps 24. Maxim 29. Nobel-winning author Gordimer 31. Park supervisor? 33. Refine 35. Economic stat. 36. Male swans 37. Like one Freudian fixation 38. Bouncy toys 40. Thrift-store fashion, informally 45. Blue 46. Order member 47. Hindu, for one 48. Justice beginning in 2006 49. New Testament miracle recipient 51. “Uh-oh” sounds 52. ____ fresca 53. Its etymology may derive from the diminutive of “borough” in Italian
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SUDOKU
WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to Winter.
FUN BY THE NUMBERS
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
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Valleyview 3bdrms, 2bth. N/S/P, Ref’s. $2800/mo + utilities. 416-523-1030.
Antique Duncan Phyfe table, extra leaf, buffet, hutch and 4 chairs. Exec cond. $600. 778-2577155.
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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.
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Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30. Cedar Hope Chest $400. Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250-3728177.
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.
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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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75ft of 3/4” polyline w/heat tape. $200. 12ft field roller. $250. Lrg garden tractor. $200. 250672-9712.
Diningroom table w/8chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $800. 250-374-8933.
Antique china cabinet $800. Ivory Wingback chair. $75. 4-seater beige couch. $100. 250-3764161.
Exec desk dark finish $200. Teak corner cabinet $100, Custom oak cabinet $200. 250-8517687.
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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Fuel tanks - 1-300 gal and 2-100gal on stands. $300. 250-672-9712 or 250-819-9712. Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $6,000/obo 250-3766607. Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 30,000 for $2,000/obo 250-3766607. Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650. Shoprider Scooter. $750. 250-574-0325.
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Motorcycles 2017 Harley Davidson Road King Milwaukee 8 engine. 35,000kms. $16,000/obo. 250-6823152.
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BAILIFF SALE NORTH CENTRAL BAILIFFS LTD. www.northcentralbailiffs.bc.ca The Bailiff offers FOR SALE PURSUANT TO THE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT, the interest of, Toni Matic, Cynthia Moody, Balinda Mcmaredan, Joseph Brussel, Auto Canada DBA Chilliwack Volkswagon, Jack Chamberlain, Jim Pattison Industries LTD, The Dick Irwin Group LTD, Jean Nicola, Franklin Hernandez-Juarez to recover storage & costs owed to North Central Bailiffs Ltd., in the following goods located in Kamloops. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt VIN: 1G1AR55H897255580 2002 Toyota Carolla VIN: 2T1BR12E91C849483 2014 Ford Fiesta VIN: 3FADP4BJ8BM114926 1997 F-350 Ford Cube Van VIN: 1FDKF37GXVEB87331 2013 Silverado 1500 Chevrolet VIN: 3GCPKSEAXCG243272 1993 Grand Cherokee Jeep VIN: 1J4GZ58Y5PC599637 2007 Subaru Forester VIN: JF1SG63687H739335 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe VIN: 5NMSGDAG7AH343364 2007 Pontiac Pursuit VIN: 1G2AL55F577216664 2002 Volkswagen GTI VIN: JNKCV54E37M902581 2002 Oldsmobile Alero VIN: 1G3NL52E82C141788 To View contact North Central Bailiffs Ltd. 250-491-1033. Sale is subject to cancellation or adjournment without notice. Sealed bids will be accepted on the vehicle until January 5, 2022. Goods to be sold as is where is. Bidder takes responsibility to ensure they are satisfied with the description of unit/goods being sold. North Central Bailiffs Ltd. is not responsible for determining the correct description. Terms of sale: Immediate full payment upon successful bid, plus sales tax. www.northcentralbailiffs.bc.ca North Central Bailiffs Ltd. Bailiff Mike Sundstrom
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BLACK PRESS GROUP R0011893173 CLASS 1 DRIVERS 5404
NEEDED KAMLOOPS
Take notice that I, Moffett Ventures Ltd. from Kamloops, BC has applied to the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNRORD) Thompson-Okanagan, for a Statutory Right of Way for Stormwater Outfalls situated on Provincial Crown land located at Kamloops over a portion of Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Township 20, Range 18, West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division Yale District. FLNRORD invites comments on this application, the Lands File is 3413528. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land officer, Thompson-Okanagan, FLNRORD, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by FLNRORD up to January 31, 2021. FLNRORD may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://comment.nrs.gov. bc.ca/ for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan of BC.
$5000 SIGNING BONUS: CLASS 1 HIGHWAY LINEHAUL COMPANY DRIVERS $5000 SIGNING BONUS: CLASS 1 HIGHWAY LINEHAUL OWNER OPERATORS $5000 SIGNING BONUS: CLASS 1 LOCAL CITY DRIVER Applicants for linehaul should have a minimum of three years class 1 highway/mountain experience; winter driving experience a must. We offer above average rates and an excellent benefits package. In addition, we are offering a signing bonus (conditions apply). To join our team of Professional Drivers, please send your current resume and drivers abstract to: careers@vankam.com If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Bev at 604-968-5488 We thank you for your interest in Van Kam; however, only those being considered will be contacted regarding an interview. “Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility” vankam.com https://www.vankam.com
RN/LPN URGENTLY NEEDED Casual Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse needed in Kamloops for in-home, night shifts providing 1:1 paediatric respite care for medically fragile children. Offering union wages, paid training and full support. Please apply to: info@resourceability.ca For full details visit: www.resourceability.ca
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GIVE LAVISHLY LIVE ABUNDAN ABUNDANTLY By Helen Steiner Rice
The more you give, The more you get, The more you laugh, The less you fret, The more you do unselfishly, The more you live abundantly, The more of everything you share, The more you’ll always have to spare, The more you love, The more you’ll find, That life is good, And friends are kind, For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day.
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In Loving Memory of Brent M. Nowicki 1952 - 2017
In Loving Memory of Donna Jack 1945 - 2010
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Warren Albiston December 11, 1935 – December 29, 2016
Happy Birthday As long as I love you will live.
People are crazy and times are strange. I’m locked in tight, I’m out of range. I used to care, but things have changed. Lotta water under the bridge, lotta other stuff too.
As long as I live you will be remembered. As long as I love you will be loved.
Love Rob
We can no longer see you with our eyes, Touch you with our hands, But we feel you in our Hearts forever. Love from your Family
I miss you, Bro.
Fly Me He understands every mode of force He knows what’s true of the elements He is subtle but genuine at lift off and landing He is an airplane ride blowing through the clouds He is an airplane window that reveals a whole dimension He is a propeller to delve farther deep into the universe like fractals He is an airplane grounded in the sky mighty with fuel He is an airplane engine efficient, sustaining and swift He is a wing of a plane that stabilizes my lift He has an open storage to keep the baggage balanced on flight He has a trap door that releases the body of pain He has a water tank to keep the peace Here is a safe place to crash A ride in the sky at night reveals a bright shiny movement You, my plane, are visible to the naked eye in each spectrum
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by Kathy Ruth Manongdo Written on Father’s Day 2010
Am I your passenger? Am I your wingman? Am I your baggage? Am I your well oiled engine? Am I your wing? Am I your lift in the air? Am I your propeller that thrusts you to a new dimension? I am all that you shape me to be You have a windshield view exposing the picture beyond Only you fit the pilot’s seat As your hands and feet heart and eyes are trained to work the plane You know every part and how to fix it You are navigating by the spirit You belong to a solid tender heart and so accepted as firm to soar You’re worth the shiniest mint coins and bills in circulation and so loved Your competence as an airplane secures my place For more experiences with you Will you invite me onboard?
Psalms 91:4 says, “He shall cover you with His feathers, And under his wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler”
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Bernice Kempling With great sadness the Kempling family announces the passing of Bernice Anne Kempling (née Schweighardt) at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops, BC on December 18, 2021. She endured a five and a half-year struggle with multiple myeloma cancer. Bernice was born in Port Alberni, British Columbia, November 22, 1955, the eldest of three sisters. She met her husband Chris on a blind date set up by a mutual friend, and were married, May 1, 1976 (by Chris’ father, Rev. Ed Kempling) at Port Alberni United Church. Bernice worked at the University of Victoria Law School in the late 1970s as the secretary to the Assistant Dean of Law, where she was one of the first to acquire word processing computer skills. After the family moved to Quesnel, Bernice worked as a secretary at Correlieu Secondary School, then as a legal secretary for lawyer Geoffrey Barrow. She later opened Tech-Star Training in Maple Park Mall with business partner Bob Taft, a private computer and job skills training school. She made a big contribution to helping people update their skills for the changing job market. After the family relocated to Kamloops in 2008, Bernice worked as an on-line stenographer for three different U.S. based transcription companies, and rose to a supervisor’s position at SpeakWrite in Austin, Texas. Her illness forced her retirement. Bernice was an active hockey mom and volunteered as President of the Quesnel Roller Hockey Association. She loved having her children’s friends visit the house, or join us on vacations and hockey trips. That hospitality continued when they had children of their own. She was “Gma Bernie” to many. Bernice is pre-deceased by her parents Wilfed and Eva Schweighardt and her younger sister Joan McDonald, all of Port Alberni. She is survived by her husband Christopher, her two daughters Adrienne Yates (Peter) and Dalyce Gouin of Kamloops, and her son Justin Kempling (Nicole) of Clinton. Her five grandchildren Brayden, Hannah, Brynley, Sadie and Leena- will miss their beloved Gma dearly. A celebration of life will be held in Victoria, BC on May 1, 2022. Contact chriskempling@shaw.ca for details. In memoriam donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association would be most welcome.
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Bernard Henry Wilkinson August 20, 1925 - December 17, 2021
We are devastated to announce the passing of our dad on December 17, 2021. He is survived by his loving daughters Glenda Ferguson (Mark) and Gail Wilkinson (Branko). He also leaves behind his granddaughter Kelly Parsons (Chris), grandson Corey Ferguson (Reena), great-grandsons Maxwell Parsons, Mason Parsons, great-granddaughters Ava Ferguson, Ruby Ferguson and numerous nieces and nephews. Bernard (affectionately know as Bernie, Grandpa Wilkie or Uncle Wilk) was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan on August 20, 1925 where he grew up the youngest of four children. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy at an early age and served his country in the 2nd WW on the North Atlantic and again in the Korean War. He remained in service for 25 years, retiring at the age of 45. As a family we moved to Kamloops in 1970, after spending many years here in the summer at Shuswap Lake with relatives. Dad was young enough to start another 20 year career as a security guard with Weyerhaeuser where he stayed until he retired again at 65. He enjoyed travelling around BC with our mom in their motorhome. They were married for 67 years, sadly she passed away in 2016. Dad enjoyed his final years living at Chartwell on the North Shore. Our family wants to express our thanks to all the Staff at Chartwell for the kindness they gave to our dad. He truly enjoyed living there. We would also like to thank the staff at RIH 5 South for his care over the past few weeks. A special thank you to the caring staff at Marjorie Willoughby Hospice and to Dr. Susan Vlahos. At his request there will be no service.
Doreen Keetch Hirschi Quinton 1945 - 2021
On Sunday, December 19, 2021, Doreen Keetch Hirschi Quinton, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend peacefully passed away at the age of 76 in Penticton, BC. She is survived by her loving husband, Dee Quinton, her six children Arlin (Laura) Quinton; Deanne (Cameron) Pierson; Doren (Lori) Quinton; Dorianne (Rodney) Varty; Dalen (Angela) Quinton; and Devon (Kathi) Quinton. She will be dearly missed by her twenty-six grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. If Doreen could be summed up in one word, it would be ‘selfless’. She spent her entire life serving her family and others. In February 2003, Doreen was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She endured it gracefully and continued serving others as much as she could. She loved to sing, laugh, play, work, and see her family happy. We will be forever grateful for her love and example. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2165 Parkcrest Ave., Kamloops. For livestream please email doren.quinton@century21.ca To view the full obituary, and express condolences to the family, visit www.myalternatives.ca
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Michael Scott Milne 1970 - 2021
Scott, a Veteran, Volunteer Firefighter, and loving father of three passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on the morning of December 19, 2021 at the age of 51, in his home in Kingston, ON. Scott is survived by his three sons, Tanner (Josee) of Kelowna, BC, Kobe (Nicole) and Rhys of Kingston, ON. His sons were his reason to “soldier on”. He is also survived by his parents, Norm and Diane, and his brother Chris (Liana) of Kamloops, BC, as well as his grandmother Elizabeth Hnatowich, his uncles Garry (Fran) Hnatowich and Jim (Pam) Hnatowich. He leaves behind nieces Lexi and Carys, nephew Carver and cousins. Scott was born in Princeton, BC moving to Kamloops at the age of four. After graduating Kamloops Secondary School in 1988, he went on to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces for 20 years. In 1996 Scott was posted to Kingston, ON where he welcomed and raised his three sons, and served as a volunteer firefighter with Kingston Fire and Rescue for 11 years. Scott’s passions were the great outdoors and sports. As a boy he spent hours exploring the Dallas hills. As an adult he canoed the Bowron Lakes and hiked the West Coast Trail. Scott was the most professional amateur athlete, beloved coach and avid sports fan. His three sons were his life and his memories raising them “on the pond” were among the fondest for him and his family. Scott always encouraged his sons to be the best they could be at whatever they pursued - always loving and supporting them along the way. His legacy lives on with pride, as his loving influence and golden rules live on through his sons. Scott’s final resting place will be in his beloved BC mountains. No more wheelchair, Scott, RUN, SKATE, SKI.
Peter Donald Riben 1944 - 2021
Peter Riben of Kamloops passed away suddenly and peacefully on Wednesday November 24, 2021. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Peter was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, had lived in many parts of Canada and retired in Kamloops. Peter is survived by his wife Jill, his children Lara and David and his bothers Ned and Alex. He started his career in education, then went into medicine graduating with a MD, MHSc and his FRCP(C) in Community Medicine. He worked in Epidemiology and Infection Control at the federal, provincial and local levels of government. He taught at UBC in the facility of Community Medicine and was the Residency Director of the program for 4 years. He joined Interior Health Authority in 2002 as a Medical Health Officer and finished his career as the Physician Lead for Infection Control for Interior Health Authority in 2008. Peter requested to be cremated and there will be no service. In lieu of flowers please support your local food bank. Condolences may be expressed at: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
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Avery Davis The family of Avery Christopher Davis are deeply saddened to announce his passing on December 18, 2021. He was born on May 5, 1990 in Vancouver, BC. Avery kept a positive upbeat attitude. Always joking around and laughing. He attended TRU to continue his education, completing his goal of obtaining his Bachelor of Business and Administration. Graduating in 2019 fulfilling his dream. Although he battled with illness over the past several years, he was an inspiration to many. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. A celebration of Life will take place later in the spring. Condolences may be expressed at: www.firstmemorialkamloops.com
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HOLIDAY STORE HOURS
THURSDAY, Dec.30 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
GREEKHOUSE
MADE IN KAMLOOPS BC
MADE IN SICAMOUS BC
$2.98/473ML
$4.98/946ML
$3.48/227G
FRIDAY, Dec. 31
SATURDAY, Jan. 1
SUNDAY, Jan. 2
NU LEAF ASSORTED D.DUTCHMEN DAIRY CHOCOLATE MILK PURE JUICE
8:00AM - 4:00PM
+
$1.50 BOTTLE DEPOSIT
CLOSED
TZATZIKI OR HOMOUS
10:00AM - 6:00PM
(REGULAR HOURS RESUME)
REVEN & RETTELSWEN LIAME RUO ROF PU NGIS
BABY CARROTS
$1.58/LB
PURPLE POTATOES
!NOITOMORP ro ETADPU ,REYLF A NO TUO SSIM
$3.98/EACH
ROMA TOMATOES
CELERY
moc . T EK RAM ECUDO R P FA E LUN
88¢ /LB
CANTALOUPE
GREEN BELL PEPPERS
! e y b d o o G 1 2 0 2 Kiss
WEDNESDAY, December 29, 2021
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YEA E H T F O S E C ST PRI
LOWE
UP TO
W1
F F O 75% TALBOT SOFA
CASUAL FLAIR, LUXURIOUS FEEL
SAVE
50%
1599
Casual comfort at its finest! The Talbot Sofa is clean and informal. Optional pillow accents.
$
FORUM RECLINER SOFA
OFF
Gently flared arms and plush seat cushions welcome comfort and relaxation.
799
$
55%
FOR THE STYLE ENTHUSIAST ON A MISSION
60% OFF
Back cushions flaunt a vintageinspired “Paris” script. Flared arms and neutral hue lend to transitional appeal.
SAVE
Available in fabric or leather Tall foam back for extra head support, plus chaise seats and footrests for continuous comfort
1899
$
BROOKS RECLINER SOFA
999
$
SAVE
50%
Casual blend of comfort and function with an updated look that’s cleaner and less overstuffed than you’d expect
1999
$
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
60%
250-372-3181
! e y b d o o G 1 2 0 2 s s Ki
W2
WEDNESDAY, December 29, 2021
T-STYLE BACK PILLOW SOFA
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F THE O S E IC R P T S LOWE UP TO
F F O % 5 7
PERFECT FOR SMALL SPACES & CONDOS
CANADIAN MADE
SOLD IN SETS
60%
$
CANADIAN MADE
SOFA
1199
Features box-style seat cushions, sock arms and wooden tapered feet.
OFF
YEAR!
SOLD IN SETS
60%
$
SOFA
1299
Easily incorporates itself into a modern or transitional lifestyle.
OFF
PROVIDENCE POWER RECLINING SOFA SAVE OVER
2 IN STOCK!
50%
SOLD IN SETS
DENALI FABRIC RECLINER
$
1199
$
1699
PINECREST FABRIC RECLINER
$
1299
YATES FABRIC RECLINER
$
1399
! e y b d o o G 1 2 0 2 s s Ki
WEDNESDAY, December 29, 2021
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W3
R!
THE YEA F O S E IC R P T OWES
L
UP TO
F F O % 5 7
DINING ROOM SETS UP TO 65% OFF 5 PC DINING SET
TABLE & 4 CHAIRS
TABLE & 4 CHAIRS
1999 2299 1699 BEDROOM SETS UP TO 50% OFF
50%
SAVE
$
50%
COMPLETE MODERN QUEEN BEDROOM SET
SAVE
50%
$
1999
SAVE
$
50%
COMPLETE TRADITIONAL QUEEN BEDROOM SET
SAVE
50%
$
2499
$
COMPLETE CONTEMPORARY QUEEN BEDROOM SET
SAVE
50%
$
1999 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
SAVE
250-372-3181
W4
! e y b d o o G 1 2 0 2 s s Ki WEDNESDAY, December 29, 2021
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F F O % 5 7
UP TO
E YEAR! H T F O S E IC R P T ES
LOW
iCOMFORT LIMITED EDITION
$
60% OFF
999 QUEEN
Cool, supportive sleep is the priority. We’ve specifically designed this mattress to keep even the warmest sleepers cool. With iComfort, multi-layered mattress-cooling foam technology adds support.
HAYWARD
60% OFF
$
1999 QUEEN
The Beautyrest Black Hayward pairs the Cooling Upgrade with additional Gel Touch Foam. The Gel Touch Foam is supple gel foam that provides fantastic pressure relief, plus airflow and breathability.
60% OFF
ORCHID FIRM TIGHT TOP • 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
60% OFF
$
799 QUEEN
60%
UNISON EURO TOP
• charcoal memory foam • provides natural cooling • eco-friendly TENCEL yarn for breathability and moisture management
599
OFF
$
1199 QUEEN
60%
ANYA
OFF
$
• 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
$
999 QUEEN
60%
EMERALD GLOBAL EURO TOP
• 3” comfort layer • T1 Pocketed Coil Technology
699
OFF
$
1499 QUEEN
FREE DELIVERY & SETUP!
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DO NOT PAY UNTIL 2022 WITH NO INTEREST - NO PAYMENTS - SAME AS CASH!