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A non-record year for first time since 2016 JESSICA WALLACE
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For the first time in five years, the City of Kamloops did not break a record for building permit values in 2021. Last year, the city issued 1,565 permits worth $200.3 million. The city broke its record permit values for a fourth straight year in 2020, with $416.2 million worth of permits issued. Norman Kopec, seen here at age 82 in November 2018, watched McArthur Island undergo massive transformation over the decades. As a kid in the 1940s, he swam in the slough and rafted over to the island from his home in North Kamloops. City building and engineerDAVE EAGLES/KTW FILE ing development manager Jason Dixon said 2021 was a typical year, noting 2020 was bolstered by a $94.5-million permit for the final leg of the Royal Inland Hospital’s $417-million patient-care the Thompson River — died in the McArthur Island slough, which tower project, the single-largJESSICA WALLACE Vancouver General Hospital on used to be flooded by the fire est building permit ever issued STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com Jan. 5. department. in Kamloops. His death reminds us of the stoAt Kam High, he met his future Dixon said residential ighty-five-year-old ries and history that precede us. wife, Diana, daughter of former development was strong in Norman Kopec died “The legends, the historians, alderman Tony Andrew and two 2021, specifically the tradilast week and took with the people that built this province, years his junior. tional residential sector. him a lifetime of stories really,” daughter Karen KopecDiana said boys from the south The city issued 510 resiabout Kamloops. Repka said. side of the Thompson River told dential permits worth $113.3 Norman — a communityThe son of Polish immigrants, boys from north that they couldn’t million. That compares to minded-senior who grew up in Norman was raised on a family date girls from their side. 501 residential permits worth Brocklehurst orchards, involved farm in Brocklehurst. The 11-acre They got married anyway — $173.7 million issued in 2020. himself in the hockey community farm has since been cut up into twice. There were 104 permits and had the gumption needed to smaller lots split by Ollek Street. issued for single-family units, date a gal on the opposite side of Norman grew up skating on See REMEMBERING, A10 compared to 90 in 2020.
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Permits for secondary suites also increased, with 54, compared to 42 in 2020. Dixon said changes to city policy that allowed secondary suites in more areas of the city likely prompted more people to go through the proper process. Kamloops has been traditionally known for having illegal suites. The overall number of residential units, however, was down in 2021 compared to 2020, with multi-family units not as prevalent. In 2021, permits were issued for 234 multifamily units, compared to 769 in 2020. Dixon said apartment stats were down last year simply because of timing. Last year saw industry challenges. The price of lumber skyrocketed, resulting in some permits delayed, and the pandemic led to supply chain issues that continue to persist. The year did, however end strong. Dixon said applicants rushed in projects before implementation of the BC Energy Step Code, which requires, through B.C’s building code, construction to be done to certain energy efficiency ratings.
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In December, the city issued 104 permits valued at $31.9 million, compared to 86 permits worth $81.1 million in the same month in 2020. “I think people were making applications to get ahead of that change in requirements,” Dixon said, noting residential buildings now have to meet phase three of the BC Energy Step Code. “They need to do energy modelling. They need to meet efficiency targets for Kamloops Mounties detain and speak to one of the maskless protesters at the Real Canadian Superstore in Kamloops on Monday night. the house and then they need to model it and design it to meet a certain effiFACEBOOK PHOTO ciency target, and then they need to do some testing at the end of construction to prove that the house is as efficient as they planned.” The city has in recent years provided incentives to voluntarily build to step code efficiencies. Dixon said the initiative was more successful than any other Kamloops RCMP Supt. incentive program in the province, someLecky said. “In the past, KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK Sydney Lecky said officers thing he attributes to the city working some of these protesters Five people were arrested initially tried to use an were reportedly intimidating closely with local homebuilders. and dozens of fines were educational approach to Still, Dixon noted, some people will employees and customers, issued on Monday as a convince those in the shoplikely be surprised by the new changes to approaching people in the result of a weekly maskless ping protest to follow public store and telling them to construction this year. shopping campaign carhealth orders and don “I feel like we’ve done as much as we take off their mask. We’ll ried out by an anti-vaxxer masks — or leave the store. possibly could to prepare industry for do what we have to do, but group known as Take Action Lecky said when the we’ve always tried to show a this,” he said. Kamloops. attempt was unsuccessful, Of note on the construction calendar measured approach.” Kamloops Mounties officers handed out 43 tickAnother notable project to receive a Those arrested were responded to the Real ets under the Emergency permit last year included a $21.7-million later released, pending the Canadian Superstore, Programs Act, each with permit issued for a new Parkcrest elemeninvestigation’s conclusion at Columbia Street and a fine of $230. Five people tary, after the original building burned and any charges approved Summit Drive in Sahali, folwere also arrested after they down in Brocklehurst in September 2019. by Crown. lowing reports of increased failed to identify themselves The city also expects to issue permits In addition to organizintimidation and escalation or leave the store, while this year for renovations to the existing ing the maskless Monday occurring during the orgaabout 18 others were escort- shopping protests, Take Royal Inland Hospital building, as well as nized weekly protests, which ed out of the store without Action Kamloops also stages for City Gardens, the largest residential begin at 6:30 p.m. each issue. rallies in Riverside Park and development in Kamloops history, which Monday and are organized “We’ve always promoted is slated to begin construction downtown elsewhere to protest public via Take Action Kamloops’ an education-first approach this spring and eventually span multiple health orders related to the Facebook page and emails. and that will continue,” city blocks. COVID-19 pandemic.
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As high rates of COVID-19 infection continue across B.C., the province’s top doctor is again urging people to get vaccinated to be protected and limit the impact on the province’s healthcare system. With the emergence of the Omicron variant, an unprecedented transmission rate has been seen in B.C. and elsewhere. The rise in case rates has now led to an increase in hospitalization rates, with B.C. reporting a sharp increase to more than 430 people in hospital with COVID19 as of Monday. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said those who are unvaccinated are being infected at a rate of about 35 per 100,000, compared to about four per 100,000 for those who are vaccinated. Henry said the high case rates
are likely to continue for the next few weeks, but for the time being, may have levelled off. “Looking at other jurisdictions ahead of us, we may soon be entering a place where we’ll see a decline,” Henry said. Like other sectors, the surge of Omicron is also having an effect on health-care facility staffing levels, according to B.C. Minister of Health Adrian Dix. Dix said from Jan. 3 to Jan. 9, health-care workers missed 27,937 shifts. Dix noted that one week off for one person would mean five missed shifts. Interior Health accounted for 4,713 of those missed shifts. Elsewhere, there were 7,151 missed shifts in the Fraser Health region, 5,183 in Vancouver Coastal Health, 4,939 in Vancouver Island Health, 3,138 in the Provincial Health Services Authority and 1,460 in Providence Health. Henry said that current restrictions on gathering and
events are likely to remain in place in order to prevent even more widespread infections. It is now “very clear,” Henry said, that Omicron presents mostly as a mild illness in those who are protected by vaccination, but those without that protection have “dramatically” more risk. “You are also at higher risk having severe illness and ending up in hospital. We’re seeing that here in B.C. and countries around the world,” she said. Henry said there are currently three unvaccinated people in their 20s and one unvaccinated person in their 30s in criticalcare wards in B.C hospitals. “It creates a lot of distress for our health-care workers to be caring for young people and seeing them in so much distress when it can be prevented,” Henry said. As of Jan. 7, 66 per cent of all ICU patients were not fully vaccinated.
That figure includes 58 patients not vaccinated, three patients partially vaccinated and 32 patients fully vaccinated. Most patients (31) are between 60 and 69 years old, followed by 50-59 (19), 70-79 (17) and 40-49 (11). Because the vast majority of people eligible for the vaccine have received it, the majority of people hospitalized during the latest two-week case count are those who are vaccinated, generally elderly patients and those with underlying conditions separate from COVID-19. From Dec. 24 to Jan. 6, B.C. recorded 404 people admitted to hospital. Of those, 247 were fully vaccinated, 144 were not vaccinated and 13 were partially vaccinated. However, as Henry noted, the key statistics is the admissions per 100,000 population, which shows the unvaccinated with a far greater hospital admission rate — the unvaccinated account
for 35.5 per cent of hospitalizations, followed by the partially vaccinated (10.2 per cent) and the fully vaccinated (5.3 per cent). “So, yes, vaccinated people are getting infected,” Henry said. “But they’re much less likely to need hospital care, ICU care or die from COVID.” As of Monday, 92 per cent of all British Columbians ages 12 and older were at least partially vaccinated, 89.4 per cent were at least fully vaccinated, and 25.8 per cent had received a booster (third) dose. While the future of B.C.’s health measures remains unclear, one penalty unlikely to be introduced is one in line with Quebec’s announcement to impose a health tax on those who are unvaccinated. In comments made during a Tuesday COVID-19 briefing, Dix said the province is “definitively” not going to introduce a similar measure.
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A Good Samaritan from Coldstream helped disarm an axe-wielding shoplifter who tried to escape a business in Kamloops. The 35-year-old man, who asked to be referred to by his first name, Adam, was shopping in the Marks store in the Aberdeen Village Centre on Jan. 4 when he noticed a shoplifter employees were trying to keep in the building until police arrived. “And you could tell he was getting nervous and he was trying to leave the store,” Adam said, noting one customer in particular — who he later learned was an off-duty police officer — was trying to contain the man. Adam said the suspect seemed agitated and tried to push past the man, who wouldn’t let him by, but the two eventually ended up near the tills at the front of the store in the 1300-block of Hillside Drive in Dufferin. Adam said he put down the items he had in his hands and began walking toward the men to ensure no one got hurt as employees appeared worried as yelling and pushing continued. Adam said the two men began wrestling, prompting him to jump in. “By the time I got over there and got my hands on him to start wrestling him down, he had pulled a hatchet off of his belt,” Adam said. He said the suspect was holding the hatchet, arm extended, and isn’t sure if he was trying to strike the offduty officer or merely hold the weapon away from him so it couldn’t be taken. “That’s when I grabbed his arm, held it behind him and we wrestled the hatchet out of hand,” Adam said. “It hit the ground, we kicked it out of the way and then wrestled the man
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to the ground.” Adam noted the hatchet blade was still in its cover. The three ended up struggling out onto the sidewalk, where Adam and the officer were able to subdue the suspect, sitting on him until on-duty police arrived and placed him in handcuffs. Kamloops RCMP Const. Crystal Evelyn confirmed the incident, telling KTW police received a report of a theft in progress at about 5 p.m. on Jan. 4 involving two suspects — a male and female — with only the male having been caught. She said officers en route were advised an off-duty police officer had detained the male suspect, who had become combative, and a civilian assisted in gaining control. During a search of the suspect, officers retrieved suspected stolen property, including a hatchet, Evelyn said. Adam told KTW he noticed the man was in possession of some hats that still had tags on them. The suspect was released with a court date and conditions, with charges anticipated pending an approval process, Evelyn said. Attending officers and the off-duty officer thanked Adam for his help. “The off-duty cop
thanked me afterwards and patted me on the back,” Adam said. Evelyn said the off-duty officer is extremely grateful Adam jumped in and helped. She said the quick actions of the off-duty officer in detaining one of the two suspects, and the civilian helping gain control while uniformed officers were on the way, helped make the situation safer for everyone involved. Adam often frequents Kamloops for work and went back to his hotel after the incident that night, where the reality of the situation washed over him. “At the time, it didn’t feel like it was anything big, but after the fact and after I gave my statement, I was pretty shook up. I guess it was all the adrenaline in my body,” Adam said. “I was shaking for two or three hours afterwards.” He told KTW he didn’t realize the suspect was armed until he was already in the process of walking toward the two men and overheard the off-duty officer asking why he had a hatchet inside the store. “Looking back on it now, it all feels surreal. It’s hard to believe that it happened,” Adam said. “I was at the right place at the right time and it was just instinct.”
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n the first council column of the year, I would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy new year. As most people start the year with resolutions, my resolution for 2022 is on behalf of our city. This resolution is directed at the various provincial and federal ministries to work in collaboration to return crime-fighting tools to our local police, Crown counsels and judges. Kamloops council has made numerous requests for this to happen so there will be consequences and accountability for those committing crimes. One of the hot topics during my first year in council was the rash of property crime, notably in the early hours of the morning. Not only is this still occurring, but it has escalated and become worse. In recent months, when I have been out during my daily routine or on city business, discussions with residents and business owners always turn to the drastic increase in all levels of crime. Threats of violence have increased and break and enters to vehicles, homes and businesses are reported to the police daily, shared on social media and sent via email to council. Recently, Coun. Mike O’Reilly and I were approached by six or seven prominent business owners in our city who voiced their frustration on these very issues. Whenever we are given the opportunity to explain what the city is doing about this matter, we
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CITY HALL have to explain we are up against the federal and provincial judicial systems. Recent Supreme Court of Canada cases have, unfortunately, shifted the pendulum of justice further toward that of favouring criminals. I have been told judges are not allowed to impose any types of conditions on release before trial, meaning essentially no curfew or restrictions of any kind. The Crown has 18 months from the date of laying a charge, to get a criminal in front of a judge for trial, lest the charges are dropped. This puts added pressure on our police force to make sure they have convincing evidence in place before forwarding it to Crown for charge consideration. Understandably so, this is why we get upset when we read or hear about a crime being committed and then learn the people arrested are back on the street, sometimes the very same day.
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A perfect example of this is a recent arrest of a couple in a pickup truck on the streets of Kamloops with a package of drugs and a shotgun. They were both released the same day with no charges laid at that time because the gun and drugs must be sent away to a crime lab to determine if they are truly drugs and an actual unlawful firearm. This process to do this could take between eight and 10 months to complete. These types of delays take a major toll on our police and Crown prosecutors. As city councillors, we hear about similar issues daily. Council has set up meetings in the past with our local MP, MLAs, RCMP, the Crown and business improvement associations to better understand and share in the obstacles facing Mounties and the Crown to do their jobs effectively and protect our citizens
and businesses from crime. We as council have a future meeting set up with Attorney General David Eby to continue to voice our concerns and are hoping he can finally reach out to other provincial attorneys general to push for the Supreme Court of Canada to reverse applicable case laws, which will then shift the judicial pendulum back to where it belongs. As a city councillor, the one common theme I keep hearing from business owners and residents is they keep getting told by police when officers do attend is there is nothing they can do. This occurs after businesses have been instructed to spend thousands of dollars on security cameras, lighting and fencing. They have done what they have been told to do and what they feel they need to do. It is now time for the police to be given the ability do what they need to do.
Some of these recent break and enters are seriously affecting the ability of businesses to remain open. These are businesses that are pillars of our community and have stayed open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic challenges. These are businesses into which families have put their life savings to serve the community and it is our duty as mayor and council to ensure we support them as best we can. We are not trying to point fingers; we are reaching out for assistance and direction. Working together, we can all do better for our city. Bill Sarai is a Kamloops councillor and his email address is bsarai@kamloops.ca. City council columns appear monthly in KTW and online at kamloops thisweek.com. To comment on this column, email editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com.
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A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH On Jan. 3, Kamloops This Week reader Steve Filyk came across this scene of unrestrained consumption at the Bunker Road recycling depot.
WE MUST REDUCE OUR CONSUMPTION Editor: I went to the city’s Bunker Road recycling depot on Jan. 3 to drop off some of the unwanted packaging and wrapping from Christmas presents. I was met with bins that were overflowing. A city worker was there and I made some lighthearted comment about having lots of material for pizza boxes. He walked over to me, looked me straight in the eye and said, “You won’t believe it, but we
emptied all of these only five hours ago.” We have been trained to separate our recycling from the garbage, and that is a good thing, as is the focus on green energy. But I wonder if these efforts fail to confront an even bigger problem — unrestrained consumption. If everyone in the world behaved like we do, there would be no world left. Steve Filyk Kamloops
Editor: Kamloops This Week reporter Jessica Wallace more than deserves the Webster Award for Community Reporting she received in November. Given her investigation of excessive spending at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District under former CAO Sukh Gill, the collective conscience of the TNRD directors and the public outcry should result in the voluntary — or otherwise — resignation of the entire present slate of officials.
How can chair Ken Gillis claim innocence by stating he didn’t see they were crossing any legal line? What about the morality of the theft of taxpayer funds? Why does Gillis fully support an audit that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars when KTW has already provided, at no cost, undeniable proof of wrongdoing with many supporting details? Meanwhile, in the Dec. 8 edition of KTW, Wallace had another in-depth article published, this time on an entirely different, but even more important, issue.
AIRPORT RIDES NEED IMPROVEMENT Editor: I have been to dozens of airports throughout the world, but I have never seen such a horrendous lack of management regarding ground transportation as I have in Kamloops. Every time I land locally, it is the same.
No cabs. Long waits for cabs. Priority given to certain travellers who have app-savvy technology. I have had enough and airport management needs to deal with it. I recently watched a senior start walking amid a temperature of -21 C because an hour after
landing, he still could not get a cab. His journey could have had a tragic outcome. Meanwhile, there are no services in the airport and the taxi phones are useless. There are no options other than the city’s two cab companies, neither of
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She shed light on the almost criminal deficiencies of our healthcare system, most notably at Royal Inland Hospital, to the extent that a patient chose medical assistant in dying as a response to hospitalinduced extreme health decline. Surely the attention that Wallace has brought to this local matter of life and death should evoke a public response at least equal to that generated by her exposure of the spending at the regional district under Gill. Ann Delage Kamloops
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asked to be transported to, via rough, flood-ravaged highways to receive medical care. It is also where he died, holding the hand of his son, Mike. Norman had 27 different bottles of pills in all shapes and sizes to keep his one lung going. Diana, whose house was filled with the smell of fresh-made chocolate chip cookies when KTW visited, annually sends thank-you cards through the transplant clinic to the donor’s family and the Kopecs raised money for the cause over the years. Diana still doesn’t know who gave Norman his lung — but she has her suspicions. “I thought he got a woman’s lung because he started vacuuming,” Diana said with a laugh. Karen described her dad as a “fighter.” In recent years, Norman wore a protest shirt to a city public budget meeting. Having once campaigned for Bill Sarai, Norman wasn’t afraid to tell the councillor what he thought about his vote on McArthur Island’s new disc golf course. Sarai voted for it; Norman was opposed to the plan. Sarai said he had the “utmost respect” for Norman, who regularly contacted Kamloops This Week when he was bothered by an issue of some kind or another. “Pioneer Brocklehurst icon,” Sarai told KTW. “He knew every family, every race and he was proud of being a Kamloopsian. That was his thing — and even prouder Brock resident. It’s a great loss to the city, it really is.”
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HOW ARE HOSPITAL CASE COUNTS TABULATED? Dr. Bonnie Henry said patient counts include those in hospital due to COVID-19, those in hospital for unrelated issues and who tested positive and those in hospital with underlying conditions exacerbated by COVID-19 CHRISTOPHER FOULDS
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The data notes there were 431 people in hospital in B.C. as of Jan. 10 due to COVID-19. But how many of those patients were admitted with COVID-19 illness and how many are in hospital for unrelated issues, but happened to test positive for the disease and may not have any symptoms? According to provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, the case counts are a mix of the above. In answering a question from KTW, Henry said there are several ways COVID-19 hospitalizations are counted.
She said herself and other provincial health officers discussed the very issue of how to count such patients during a recent conference call with Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam. “We are trying to understand the severity of illness with Omicron, so we’re trying to tease apart people who are in hospital from COVID, people who are in hospital with COVID and people who are in hospital because COVID exacerbated one of their underlying conditions,” Henry said. She said it is not an easy undertaking, short of examining each individual chart of every hospital patient in B.C. Henry said there are several
ways in which COVID-19 cases are measured to become the daily counts, noting officials are in the process of trying to streamline the process. Right now, there are two types of measurements. One measurement includes everybody in a hospital with a COVID-19 positive test, which Henry said will include a mixture of patients: • those admitted for nonCOVID issues, but who test positive during screening; • those already in hospital for unrelated issues, but who get infected during an outbreak; • those admitted to hospital due to COVID-19 illness. “So, it is an overestimation of the burden that Omicron is
causing,” Henry said, noting the daily counts are not 100 per cent accurate as the calculations rely on “people counting who’s in every single hospital.” The second measurement includes looking at everybody who has tested positive, based on laboratory PCR testing and epidemiological testing, and determining how many of those people, during the course of their illness, require hospitalization. “That is a measure of ‘How severe is the illness, on average?’” Henry said. “And that’s an important measure we want to know for Omicron compared to Delta, for example.” The latter measurement, Henry said, requires linkage of lab and hospitalization lists and
takes more time to compile that information. “So, what we’re working on and what we’ve been presenting is a bit of a composite of both of those pieces of information, which are collected for two different reasons,” Henry said. She noted officials are now assessing the data to determine what is the best way to understand the impact of Omicron on severity of illness and on hospitalizations. “We’ll have more to say about that in the coming week and I know I’ve been sharing these discussions with my colleagues in Ontario and in Alberta because we’re all trying to struggle with some of those measures,” Henry said.
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Two Kamloops gyms have received fines for remaining open in defiance of a provincial pandemic-related public health order that mandates all gyms and fitness centres close until at least Jan. 18. On Jan. 6, No Limits Fitness, at 905 Eighth St. in North Kamloops, and Anytime Fitness, at the Cityview shopping centre in Aberdeen, at Hillside Way and Rogers Way, each received $2,300 violation tickets under the Covid Related Measure Act. Kamloops RCMP Const. Crystal Evelyn said the detachment received a request on Jan. 5 to assist Interior Health enforcement officers with two local businesses allegedly in breach of a public health order. Interior Health said in a statement that all fitness facilities are expected to comply with
the public health order to reduce impact of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 on communities. Since the order was issued in December, Interior Health said as of last week, it has followed up with 15 facilities in the region, issuing five warning letters. Some gyms in Kamloops planned to stay open, arguing the mental-health well-being of their clientele was at stake and noting no outbreaks had occurred within their facilities. No Limits Fitness co-owner Justin Grover confirmed the gym was fined. However, he said the facility will remain open. “Because our stance is about people before profits and I don’t care about the money,” he said. “The money is irrelevant to me. This is about people’s mental health, emotional wellness, physical well-being. That’s what this is about and if it costs me some money to stand up for the gym-goers and the people that
rely on our place, it costs me some money. That’s the cost of doing business.” Grover said he has asked the Ministry of Health for statistics upon which provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix based their decision to close gyms in B.C. during the latest COVID-19 wave, the fifth to occur since the pandemic was declared in March 2020. Grover said he has not been provided with that information. Kamloops This Week has also requested it and is awaiting a response from the ministry. During COVID-19 briefings, Henry has said spread of the virus has occurred in fitness facilities. Early in the pandemic, a spin studio in the Lower Mainland was cited as a location for transmission in that area. Fitness studios have been forced to adapt and close at various points in the pandemic.
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Grover, however, said outbreaks are not happening in gyms and he wants to see the statistics. “And, if you’re closing down an entire industry over three or four cases, then, you know, maybe the premier needs to step in and have some conversations with his people,” Grover said. In addition, Grover has requested the minutes of meetings by public officials in discussing the decision to close gyms. He said he has not yet been provided with those documents. He said he has also requested to speak with Henry and Dix, to no avail. “Why haven’t they reached out to me and said, ‘You know what, let’s talk about the why and hows and what can we do as a governing body to support your business?’ instead of flat out shut it down,” he said. Interior Health said further steps will be taken in response to gyms that remain open.
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Approved: bus from Batchelor to Westmount SEAN BRADY
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A new school bus route between Batchelor Heights and Westmount has been approved by School District 73 as an attempt to alleviate some parents’ concerns about safety at Westmount elementary. Westmount elementary, which is located at Westsyde Road and Walkem Road, has long been the source of traffic and safety complaints by parents and students. The problem stems from the school’s historic overcrowding, leading to the installation of multiple portables on school grounds and a utilization rate of 164 per cent — the highest in the district. The new bus route was prompted by a letter sent by Leanna Wereley, the mother of two students who attend Westmount elementary. “Besides the overcrowding in classrooms, halls, fields and play-
Congestion at Westmount elementary has been a growing problem with the school at 164 per cent of capacity. DAVE EAGLES/KTW FILE
grounds for all, the traffic in and out of the school has grown exponentially worse,” Wereley wrote in a letter addressed to the district and the Ministry of Education. The bus route is a short one,
about 1.2 kilometres from the bottom of Batchelor Heights to Westmount elementary. Currently, some students can use a special city bus route to get to their school, but that route
includes crossing busy Westsyde Road, a route that sees vehicles travelling at high speeds. The new route, which will be available at the end of January at the earliest, will be able to transport between 100 and 120 students to Westmount each day. The school district estimates it will have an annual cost of about $30,000, including fuel, wages and maintenance. The route was approved at Monday’s meeting of the board of education. Previous attempts to alleviate problems at Westmount included a new traffic light installed by the City of Kamloops, changes to the school’s drop-off zone and support staff to assist with drop-offs and street crossings. “This situation is absolutely ridiculous and it could have been avoided,” Wereley wrote in her letter. “The district has been made aware over a dozen times in the last decade of the issues that
Westmount school faces, but the reality is, that what has been done, is not nearly enough.” Ultimately, the district is eyeing a new school to serve Batchelor Heights students, among others, to alleviate the overcrowding at Westmount elementary. In its latest capital plan, the district detailed its current requests for new schools. At the top of that list was a new school for Pineview Valley, with the district asking for $33.2 million to complete that project. While not fully approved, steps were taken toward a new school there in May 2021. Second on the list was a new school in Batchelor Heights. The district was seeking $24 million to fulfil that request. The district has also requested another $120 million for three other new schools, including a new secondary school in Aberdeen, a new elementary school in Juniper Ridge West and a new school in Sun Peaks.
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saving purchase (ordering takeout, hiring a house cleaner, etc.). The same participants were offered another $40, to spend on a material good. The subjects reported being happier when they spent the money to buy "time" or the alleviation of time pressure.
What about money? Michael Norton of Harvard Business surveyed millionaires in 2017 and asked, "How much more money would you need to be a perfect 10 in happiness?" People with $1 million said $3 million. People with $3 million said $9 million… And so on.
1. Sleep: get at least seven hours of sleep 2. Gratitude: One study found that taking the time to journal just three things daily over 15 days led to better well-being in 94% of respondents 3. Turn Your Phone Off: the evolution of smartphones has perpetuated electronic stimulation and dependency 4. Philanthropy: there three main ways to give back: Time, Talent or Treasure 5. Meditate: even as little as ten minutes per day. 6. Be Responsible: looking after children, pets or even a garden have shown to increase happiness 7. Get Active: In addition to keeping healthy and releasing endorphins, if it is sunny outside, you get some vitamin D
Interestingly, there is an income amount that does bring a level of happiness. Nobel Prize–winning economists Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton studied 1,000 American households back in 2010 and discovered that well- being rises with income until you hit $75,000, at which point it levels off. Beyond that, they found no observable increase in happiness with higher income. Generally, Western society does a terrible job of valuing time and money correctly. Money is theoretically infinite whereas time continuously depletes. Sadly, we often associate money and wealth with success and status. For example: Many people might accept a new job with a higher pay if it meant increased work hours or a longer commute.
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Work on exploring a vaccination mandate for School District 73 staff and teachers is continuing. A committee has been exploring the idea since Oct. 25, when the school board created the group. In the months since the committee was formed, the first of five steps has been completed and, following a board vote on Monday evening, the group will advance to the second and third steps. The district is following a path laid out by the province in a document called the K-12
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Sector Guidelines for Vaccination Policies. The first step, now completed, was to gather data and evidence for the need of a vaccination policy. In its work for the first step, the district issued an employee survey and found 92 per cent of all district staff reported they were partially or fully vaccinated. SD73 Supt. Rhonda Nixon said she is comfortable and confident in the process so far and believes it is going well, especially because the templates being used have been vetted by legal council and there is engagement at the provincial level with the groups involved, including the Canadian Union of Public
The Kamloops-Thompson school district began 2022 in line with the province’s phased approach, with school delayed by a week for most students to allow for staff to create continuity of learning plans.
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Employees and the BC Teachers’ Federation. “I feel that not only is it legally sound, but we know at the provincial level the employee groups are consenting to the template. We have everything we need,” Nixon said. Despite that, the board on Monday said it is not a foregone conclusion that a mandate will be implemented in the district. Two motions moved the factfinding process along. The first was a motion to direct Nixon to proceed with a voluntary self-disclosure program for employees, who can provide their proof-of-vaccination status to confirm data already gathered in the survey. The second was
That was done in case absenteeism rises to problematic levels as the Omicron surge continues. On Monday, when most students resumed classes after the winter break, Nixon said attendance levels were only slightly below average.
to proceed to the second and third steps of the process. Both motions carried. The next step in the process is to ensure any potential policy would be in line with legal advice and public health guidance and orders, while Step 3 will include consultation with employee groups and Indigenous rights holders and community engagement. The final two steps would include implementing, or not implementing, a vaccination policy. While those steps continue, Nixon said staff may prepare a draft procedure for the policy that could be considered later, should the board opt to implement a mandate.
On Monday, Nixon said district staff and students appeared as expected, with an absentee rate of 12 per cent. That figure compares to an average of 14 per cent from September 2021 to December 2021.
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Summer groundbreaking for Lii Michif project This downtown property at 800 Victoria St., at Victoria Street and Eighth Avenue, just east of Memorial Arena, used to be home to Jay’s Auto. The vacant parcel will soon be the site of rental housing for Métis families, a 120-space Métis child-care centre and office space for Lii Michif Otipemisiwak and the Two Rivers Métis Society. MICHAEL POTESTIO/LJI/KTW
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Kamloops’ Lii Michif Otipemisiwak (LMO) hopes to break ground this summer on a new home — the first of seven facilities Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) hopes to help establish across the province. MNBC purchased the vacant lot at 800 Victoria St. — next to the Welcome to Downtown Kamloops sign — for $3.8 million so LMO can construct below market rate rental housing for Métis families, a 120-space Métis child-care centre and office space for both itself and the Two Rivers Métis Society. LMO executive director Colleen Lucier, said the agency has hired Métis architect David Fortin to design the six-storey, multi-faceted building. Lucier said the Ministry of Children and Family Development has contributed about $3 million to construct the child-care centre portion of the
project, while LMO is still working out the cost with BC Housing for the 32 apartment units. She said LMO won’t have a final cost with BC Housing until the architect has preliminary designs, which she hopes to see completed by the end of February. LMO is still seeking funding, however, for the office space portion of the building. Lucier said she is in the process of reaching out to myriad charitable foun-
dations and grant funders to raise additional funds. A groundbreaking for the project its expected this summer, with completion pegged for the summer of 2024. Once constructed, the building will be the new headquarters for LMO, which will relocate from 707 Tranquille Rd. in North Kamloops. “We think it’s a great location,” Lucier said, adding she is excited about seeing the building rise in a
prominent location in Kamloops. LMO will lease the new build from MNBC. Lucier said LMO hopes to create a centre that offers a full complement of holistic support services in a building designed to reflect both the Secwépemc territory and Métis people. “One’s environment is an important part to one’s healing,” Lucier said. She said the new facility — with a daycare centre and social services within the same building as Métis families — will decrease barriers, enabling LMO to connect with children at the earliest age and “wrap supports around them” so they may never need facilities such as their 31-unit Kikekyelc facility on Singh Street in Brocklehurst.
That facility is meant for Métis youth in need of a home when aging out of care. Lucier said the Singh Street property, which also houses elders to support the youth, will eventually be used to support elders alone. “Because we are able to design and deliver our own child welfare services right now, we feel confident we can transform the system,” Lucier said. According to MNBC, it wants to help build a Métis centre in Kamloops as the first of seven projects, in part, due to the large Métis population in town, which numbers a little less than 3,500. The Indigenous-based M’akola Development Services has been tapped to help lead project development.
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Looking back at a record-setting year of weather in the province FROM UNHEARD OF HEAT TO HISTORICAL RAIN, THE DEVASTATION WAS INTERCONNECTED SEAN BRADY
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With record-setting heat, drought and floods, 2021 was a fierce and unforgiving year following the relative calm of 2020. The destructive and deadly weather was record-setting and interconnected in the disasters it caused, according to Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist. At the top of the list was B.C.’s extreme heat event, which occurred in late June. Record temperatures were set across B.C., including in Kamloops, where the mercury hit 47.3 C on June 29. Lytton was where the true
record was set, hitting 49.6 C on the same day. That figure is not only a new record high for Canada, but also for the northern half of the Northern Hemisphere, Lundquist said. “The heat in June was unheard of and it makes you wonder about climate change,” Lundquist said. “The flooding and rain, a portion — it could be. But the heat has never happened. It took 80 years to break that record and it was in Saskatchewan, not here in B.C.” Nearly 600 people died due to the heat in June and July, according to the BC Coroners Service. That extreme heat was preceded by the second-driest spring on record for Kamloops,
with just 10.3 millimetres of rain falling in March, April and May. Those months contributed to what has now been recorded as the fourth-driest year ever seen in Kamloops, according to Lundquist. That heat and dryness also contributed to the fire weather seen in Kamloops and the surrounding region. Lundquist said every extreme event this year is connected. “June is our real crux month for fire weather,” he explained. Wildfires destroyed hundreds of properties near Kamloops and elsewhere in the Interior and, at one point, approximately onequarter of all land within the 45,000-square-kilometre Thompson-Nicola Regional
District was under evacuation alert or order due to wildfires. After the fires, scarred and barren landscapes in the Interior made the situation even worse, contributing to the flooding and mudslides seen in mid-November in Merritt, Princeton and other Interior locales. Speaking to the heat event, which he called his No. 1 weather event for 2021, Lundquist said one can’t expect each year to be worse than the last, but he did acknowledge how climate change has emerged and shown its head, especially lately. “I don’t think it will take us 80 years to break that record again,” Lundquist said.
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dents flocked to warmer climes and floods ravaged B.C. highways, prompting alternate travel plans. Going by air was one of the only ways to travel between the Lower Mainland and the Interior from mid-November into December. Ratuski said Air Canada, WestJet, Pacific Coastal and Central Mountain Air all increased capacity in response to demand, with about 100 extra flights added toward the end of the year. The Omicron variant has thrown a kink into many holiday plans of late as public health officials have asked Canadians to stay close to home. Ratuski, however, noted no additional travel restrictions have been put into place and mandatory
masking and vaccinations continue to be required to board planes. Omicron has, however, presented businesses with staffing challenges and airlines like WestJet have scaled back in order to account for crews calling in sick. Ratuski said it has resulted in travel disruptions, such as cancelled flights and flight adjustments, within the industry. Statistics related to the number of local flight cancellations could not be provided. “Passengers really need to be aware of what their schedules are before coming out to the airport and also making sure, if they’re travelling internationally, to make sure they have all their documents in order before they come to the airport,” Ratuski said.
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The atmospheric river catastrophe of mid-November resulted in a BC Hydro power pole taking a journey of hundreds of kilometres. The wooden pole once stood along Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge, next to the Nicola River. But the pole — and the highway — was washed away, ending up in Boundary Bay south of Vancouver. On Christmas Day, a BC Hydro employee was out for a walk along the 12th Avenue dyke in Tsawwassen when they recognized a marked pole washed up along the rocks. BC Hydro verified that the pole was installed in 2010 in the Shackan community along Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge and had been missing since the storm in November. BC Hydro lost 87 power poles — 60
of which remain missing — and 14 transformers along the route. “The pole would’ve made the epic journey down the Nicola River, past Spences Bridge, into the Thompson River, down the Fraser River and into the Strait of Georgia in the Pacific Ocean before floating around past Tsawwassen and Point Roberts and, finally, into Boundary Bay” BC Hydro spokesperson Kyle Donaldson said. “The pole itself is broken. And for it to have travelled the way it did speaks to the severity of this flooding event.” There are now 50 customers without power in Merritt and the surrounding areas, down from 289 on Dec. 6. All of the remaining restorations require extensive reconstruction of Highway 8 and then large scale rebuilds of distribution lines in new locations. BC Hydro estimates this ongoing work will continue well into the spring or early summer.
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Three Tiny House Warriors protesters who crashed a closed-door meeting on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project at Thompson Rivers University in 2018 have been convicted and acquitted on numerous charges. Nicole Manuel, Chantel Manuel and Isha Jules went to trial last May on counts of mischief, causing a disturbance and assault in connection with the Dec. 10, 2018 incident. The trio was part of a group of protesters that deliberately spilled red paint outside the university’s Campus Activity Centre (CAC) before
storming the doors to the Grand Hall inside the building, where representatives from Natural Resources Canada and Trans Mountain were meeting with First Nations leadership under the guidance of former Supreme Court of Canada Justice Frank Iacobucci. On Jan. 5, Kamloops provincial court Judge Stella Frame handed down rulings on the myriad charges, finding Jules and Nicole Manuel guilty of mischief in relation to the spilling of the paint at the CAC. Frame, however, acquitted Chantel Manuel of that charge as Frame said she wasn’t convinced Manuel knew or ought to have known it was going to happen, Crown prosecutor Tim Livingston told KTW.
Both Chantel and Nicole Manuel were convicted of assaulting Trans Mountain security guard and former RCMP officer Peter Haring, while Chantel was also convicted of assaulting another security guard in the struggle. Jules, the only one who succeeded in entering the room, was acquitted on two counts of assault. Joe Killoran, one of three defence lawyers who served in the trial, said he feels the Tiny House Warriors group is “over-policed and treated as menaces to society” in the B.C. Interior, whereas in the rest of Canada, the group has a reputation for fighting for Indigenous rights and climate change. A date for sentencing is expected to be set on Jan. 13.
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Thirty laptop computers were stolen from an elementary school in Brocklehurst earlier this month and Kamloops Mounties are asking the public to help track down those behind the burglary. The Chromebooks were stolen from a classroom in Parkcrest elementary at George Hilliard school, at 985 Holt St. According to police, the break and enter occurred at about 1:35 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3, when burglars pried their way into a portable, stealing the student computers within. Police assessed the Lenovo Chromebooks to be valued at thousands of dollars. “Whoever is responsible for this crime stole from children,”
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When there is a need in the community, two local business owners regularly prove their commitment to Kamloops. Pizza Now owner Rocky Hunter and Gerald Thiessen, owner of Papa G’s Cafe, have been serving food for free to evacuees from wildfires and floods and to crisis volunteers. Last year, Hunter donated $5 from every $30 purchase at Pizza Now to The Mustard Seed Kamloops during the store’s inaugural YKA Pizza Week. “Kamloops has been awesome to me over the years and has provided me the opportunity to give back to those that need the help,” Hunter said. “I want to make this an annual event so I can give back as much as possible.” “Rocky has never hesitated to step up and do more than his share when it comes to donating to The Mustard Seed Kamloops,” said Kelly Thomson, managing director
for the non-profit agency. Thomson said the YKA Pizza Week fundraiser went a long way in helping support and build programs and initiatives at The Mustard Seed. Thiessen is another hometown helper who will roll his sleeves up and pitch in whenever help is needed. Whether stepping up to hold a fundraiser to raise money to help get assault victim Jessie Simpson back home or to meet the needs of evacuees from last year’s wildfires and floods or to help the Kamloops Hospice Association, Thiessen is always ready to pitch in. Having been recently asked to help the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home with four meal events, Thiessen stepped up once again. “I told them I’ll do all four meals for free. I don’t mind giving back to the people that support me,” he said. “They were very thrilled.” When money was needed to help Simpson’s mom upgrade her Savona home to accommodate her son’s return, Thiessen organized a
fundraiser, seeing $5 from every order going to the cause. When the City of Kamloops Emergency Support Services called upon Thiessen to have 40 meals ready at the end of each day, Thiessen got to it. He said keeping staff employed this past year is important to him. To do that, Thiessen trained floor staff to work their new skills in the kitchen. “All of my staff has bought in to the system. They always step up,” Thiessen said. “I know how hard it is to get good people, so I kept them on by cross-training them in the kitchen to cook. We’ve had a good run and we’re looking forward to what 2022 is going bring.” TOP: Gerald Thiessen of Papa G’s Cafe has helped many groups, including The Pit Stop, where here he donates a truck load of food to Rick Windjack of the meal-serving organization. BOTTOM: Rocky Hunter’s Pizza Now helped The Mustard Seed last year with its YKA Pizza Week fundraiser, one planned to become an annual event.
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ple congregating, drug use and garbage left behind. Hilke believes a healthy community includes all kinds of people with different stories, histories and values, and neighbourhoods that are diverse and inclusive. The Loop is a place for people in the community who are struggling to make ends meet. Those being helped include seniors, the unemployed, single moms, the disabled, teens in foster care, people experiencing homelessness and those
struggling with mentalhealth and substance-use issues. In a column published in the Aug. 2 edition of KTW, Hilke wrote of the city’s decision to remove its funding as the centre was closed: “Ironically, we [The Loop] have been chastised, demonized, penalized and ostracized, and had our funding removed, which was given to other agencies — all in the name of recognizing there is a grave need for more services on the North Shore and across Kamloops.”
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age of 27 per cent this year, a trend felt across B.C, with first-time homebuyers finding it increasingly difficult to enter the market. The study, called Wealth and the Problem of Housing Inequity across Generations: A Solutions Lab, found primary homes are tax shelters that gain value and earn returns without taxation. Kershaw said it has incentivized people to rely on rising home prices to gain wealth. He said the proposed tax would work similar to a carbon tax. “We’re saying, ‘Now is the time to also think about imposing a modest price on housing inequity to try and put a downward pressure on the skyrocketing housing prices that we know have
landed us in an unaffordability crisis,” he said. The tax would accumulate annually, payable at the time of sale. Kershaw said the idea is different from capital gains tax in that it targets a small percentage of the top-priced homes across the country. Kershaw said tax proceeds would go toward investment in affordable, energy-efficient co-operative housing and purpose-built rentals. “Short answer, it would go into more affordable co-op and rental housing,” he said. His study suggests a small surtax (starting at 0.2 per cent and peaking at one per cent) on homes valued over $1 million.
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Canadians, however, have historically relied on their homes as nest eggs for retirement and $1-million homes are no longer mansions. In Vancouver, typical assessed homes are now valued at nearly $2 million. Kris Sims, B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, said taxing something will not make it more affordable. She said homeowners are unlikely to stomach the tax and would instead tack the cost onto the listing price when selling their home. “It makes the house cost more expensive,” she said. “Or they would sit on it and not sell, thus reducing the number of homes on the market and reducing the supply.”
Sims said in order to reduce housing prices, supply must go up. Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar and Coun. Mike O’Reilly agree. Though it is not currently being mulled by the province, Milobar said he would not support such a proposed provincial tax. Milobar pointed to densification along the Tranquille Corridor in recent years, including Library Square, as an example of initiatives to increase housing supply. However, he added, projects need to be “sped up.” Milobar said developers jump through hoops that add time and costs, which trickle down to the community in the price of homes. In
addition, the cost of land has skyrocketed, he said. Single-family homes in Kamloops are selling for more than $600,000 on average, which O’Reilly said is “unprecedented.” He said that, despite homes currently being built in Kamloops, the city continues to fall short of demand. Some big projects, like the City Gardens project downtown, are in the works. “We have to keep going and promote more development in our city, for housing specifically,” O’Reilly said. “That’s something that we can’t back off the gas on.” Kershaw, however, called it “short-sighted” to focus on supply. He said numerous initiatives are needed to make housing affordable.
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Kamloops Blazers’ general manager and head coach Shaun Clouston has made two trades he expects will bolster depth and experience among his forward group. Clouston acquired 19-year-old forward Ethan Rowland from the Red Deer Rebels on Monday, Jan. 10, in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. The pick could become a fourthround selection depending on the number of games Rowland, a 5-foot-10 right shot from Calgary, plays for the Blazers. Rowland, a first-round pick in the 2017 prospects draft, is recovering from an upper-body injury that will keep him out of the lineup until February. On Saturday, Jan. 8, Clouston shipped a seventh-round pick in the 2022 prospects draft to the Edmonton Oil Kings in exchange for 18-year-old forward Kobe Verbicky, a 5-foot-10 left shot from Victoria. “This was a depth thing,” Clouston said. “Our depth was exposed a little bit recently. We’ve got some really good, young hockey players, but we need to make sure if we get into an injury situation, we’re a little stronger, have a little more experience.” Blazers’ forward Josh Pillar, a Minnesota Wild draft pick, is on the injury list (illness) and is expected to be out of the lineup for at least another month, Clouston told KTW. B.C. Division-leading Kamloops (219-1-0) was ranked among the best teams in the Canadian Hockey League when featuring its top players during the first half of the season. The club appears to have championship aspirations this season, hopes propped up by one of the top junior goaltenders in the country, 19-year-old Dylan Garand, who is expected to begin
Nearly all of the Kamloops Blazers, including head coach Shaun Clouston, have tested positive for COVID-19. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW FILE
his professional career next season. Kamloops is pegged as a team likely to add, but must take into consideration assets required for its bid for the 2023 Memorial Cup while operating prior to the Jan. 17 trade deadline. “It’s a major balancing act,” Clouston said. “We have a real good chance at getting the Memorial Cup. We’re bidding on it. We’re optimistic. So, when you look at 17-and 18-year-old players, which is generally the age group other teams covet, first of all we like our players in that age group and, most importantly, they really factor into things next year.
“As a general manager, you want to give your players a bit of a boost of confidence and say we’re going to add right now because we believe this group has the ability to have some success moving forward and into the playoffs. “We’re motivated to help our club as much as we possibly can this year without taking away from next year.” Clouston noted there is some concern across the league about COVID-19 and its affect on the fate of the remainder of the 2021-2022 campaign. “If there are bigger deals and there are really high draft picks being moved,
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Rolling Storm host Heat The Kamloops Storm appear to have avoided a holiday hangover. Kamloops (21-4-2-1) posted a pair of victories on the weekend at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre — 3-2 over the Princeton Posse (7-18-3-0) on Saturday and 4-2 over the Sicamous Eagles (2-18-2-0) on Friday — to bring its record in January to 3-0. The Storm are slated to host the Chase Heat (12-8-4-0) on Wednesday, a 7:30 p.m. start on Mac Isle. Kamloops holds a six-point lead atop the Doug Birks Division and has the second-most points in the league, with 45 points after 28 games. The Osoyoos Coyotes are atop league
University of the Fraser Valley sophomore point guard Maddy Gobeil of Kamloops is the Canada West women’s basketball athlete of the week, after leading the Cascades to a pair of road wins over UBC Okanagan. Gobeil stepped to the forefront with UFV leading scorer Deanna Tuchscherer sidelined, stuffing the stat sheet both nights as the Cascades prevailed 75-69 on Saturday and 66-48 on Sunday. In the opener, the South Kamloops secondary graduate went for 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. In the rematch, she finished just shy of an unconventional triple-double, racking up 16 points, 13 rebounds and eight steals along with two assists. Gobeil’s steal total on
standings, with 51 points after 30 games. The KIJHL trade deadline passed at 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10. Storm general manager Matt Kolle stood pat, having made several key acquisitions earlier in the season. He spoke to KTW and is bullish on the team’s aspirations for success in the playoffs. Find the story online at kamloopsthisweek.com.
Sunday was a Canada West season-high and enabled her to climb to the top of the CW and U SPORTS steals leaderboards, averaging 3.6 per game. She also ranks along CW’s per-game leaders in scoring (16.0, ninth), rebounding (9.2, seventh) and assists (4.2, sixth). The only other player to rank top-10 in all four of those stat categories is Winnipeg’s Kyanna Giles. The weekend performances marked a trium-
phant return to the lineup for Gobeil, who missed the Cascades’ last three games before the semester break due to injury. Her last game action had been more than two months ago, Nov. 5 at UBC. Gobeil and the Cascades are back in action this Thursday, taking on the Trinity Western Spartans on the road (6 p.m., Langley Events Centre). — Fraser Valley Cascades Sports Information
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Jared Kolomaya was the only Kamloopsian left standing on Sunday at the B.C. Curling Championships, perched atop the podium at the Kamloops Curling Club and locked in to compete for the first time at the Tim Hortons Brier. “It’s what you grow up dreaming about,” said Kolomaya, who played second at provincials for Team Richard, which included skip Brent Pierce of New Westminster, third Jeff Richard of Kelowna and lead Nicholas Meister of Langley. “Especially growing up in Manitoba. It was always about trying to get that buffalo and that purple heart. It’s a pretty amazing feeling to finally get one.” Richard needed 11 ends to best Paul Cseke of Victoria 11-8 in the championship game — and a world-class shot from Pierce in the ninth end. “Brent made an unbelievable shot in nine to draw the side of the button
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for us to get two,” said Kolomaya, the Manitoban who moved to Kamloops in March of 2018. “It was probably one of the best curling shots I’ve ever been part of. “We played a pretty solid 10th. Cseke had a really hard shot to win. It was probably there. It was really close. He ended up jamming it and got one. We played a perfect 11th.” Richard scored three in the 11th end to secure victory. The Brier is slated to run from March 4 to March 13 in Lethbridge. Pierce and Richard are Brier
veterans, but the event will mark the first Canadian championship experience for Kolomaya and Meister, the front end that has been curling together for about four years. The victorious Richard team formed in time for this season, but had only played four games together as a complete foursome prior to the provincial championship. “It’s been a little bit surreal,” said Kolomaya, whose team vanquished Kamloops product and defending B.C. champion Jim Cotter 7-5 in the semifinal
Long Blades crack team Five Kamloops Long Blades have been selected to represent their zone in speed-skating action in the BC Winter Games, which are scheduled to run from Feb. 24 to Feb. 27 in Vernon. Caleb Van der Merwe, Jared Roberts, Jacob Beesley, Meena
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round. “We gelled right from Game 1. We were all on the same page throughout the week and it felt pretty natural curling together.” Grant Olsen of Kamloops played third for Team Cotter. The Mitchell Kopytko rink of Kamloops, which includes Fadden brothers Calder, Cooper and Coburn, posted an 0-3 record to miss the playoffs. Kolomaya is married to Samantha Fisher, whose Team Brown rink fell short of reaching the national Scotties for a third consecutive year. Brown, the Kamloops Curling Club outfit that includes skip Corryn Brown, third Erin Pincott, second Dezaray
Hawes and lead Fisher, dropped a playoff game to fellow C qualifier Sarah Wark of Abbotsford. “It’s always disappointing when you don’t have your best showing,” Fisher said. “We just had missed opportunities and, honestly, I don’t think the curling gods were really in our favour this week. “But I was so excited for him [Kolomaya]. This is something he’s been working for for a long time. It’s really hard to watch. That’s what I learned this week. It’s emotional. I’m just so excited for him and his team.” Brown has one event remaining on its schedule this season, the Best of the West in April in Saskatoon.
Team Wark — which included Karla Thompson and Amanda Guido of Kamloops — edged Brown 8-7 to advance to the semifinal round, in which it fell 6-4 to Mary-Anne Arsenault and her Central Okanaganbased quartet. Arsenault, a five-time Canadian champion and two-time world champion, won the women’s provincial title, besting Kayla MacMillan of Vancouver 8-6 in the title tilt. The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is slated to run from Jan. 28 to Feb. 6 in Thunder Bay. Curling Canada announced last week the 2023 national Scotties will be held in Kamloops.
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vice of God. The story is told of a famous sculptor in Denmark who was asked which of his statutes was the greatest. Without pausing, he replied, “The next one.” Evidently, he was never content to rest upon his past laurels, but sought continual improvement. His constant hope and driving desire were that his most noble achievement was still ahead. That’s the way we should feel about our service for God. Regardless of past accomplishments, we recognize it is always possible to do a better job wherever we are placed. Rejecting the assumption that we have “arrived” because of a recent success, we should always determine to make the next one our highest achievement for the Lord. For some of us, 2021 was a year of success in business or work and a year of spiritual victories. For others, the curse of the pandemic lulled us into complacency and great loss. To remain on an even keel, it is important to maintain an attitude like the one Paul expressed in Philippians 3:13, “I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead I press on …” We should be determined to excel for God so we will always see our best work as still ahead. After all, the room for improvement is the largest room in the world. Narayan Mitra is a volunteer chaplain at Thompson Rivers University. His email address is ryanmitra225@gmail.com. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@kamloops thisweek.com. Please include a very short bio and a photo.
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$599,900
NORTH KAMLOOPS
Kristy Janota REALTOR®
Real Estate (Kamloops)
D L O S
Adam Popien
Personal Real Estate Corporation
$785,000
SAHALI
D L O S
NEWLY UPDATED HOME IN CENTRAL NORTH KAMLOOPS • 1954 charm with modern features • Garden suite potential
FULL DUPLEX -RENTED BOTH SIDES • 3 Bedrooms & Den/ 2 baths per side • Lots of Parking & Fenced yard • River View • Great potential
GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO TRU • 4 Bedrooms plus lovely studio suite • Vaulted ceilings & hardwood • Lots of parking on corner lot
449 FORTUNE DRIVE
802-804 ALPINE TERRACE
204 GORDONHORN CRESCENT
$799,900
$925,000
$959,900
ABERDEEN
BATCHELOR HEIGHTS
D L O S
BARNHARTVALE
4 BEDROOM-3 BATH FAMILY HOME • In-Ground Pool & backs on green space • Lots of updates-roof/furnace/pool, etc • C/Air, Security, RV parking
4 BDRMS, DEN & 1 BDRM SUITE • .45 acre flat fence yard • Triple Garage & RV parking • C/Air & All appliances included
BRIGHT 4 BEDROOM + DEN, 3 BATH • Private, landscaped, irrigated 1.23 acres • Many updates inside & out
956 GLASGOW PLACE
1020 QUAILS ROOST CRT
1495 LAMAR DRIVE
$989,900
$1,030,000
$1,195,000
SOUTH THOMPSON VALLEY
DALLAS
BARRIERE
NEW BUILD BY MARINO CONSTRUCTION • Rancher style w/open floor plan • Full daylight finished basement • 3+3 Bedrooms & 3 Baths
STUNNING GOLF COURSE HOME • Double garage & golf cart garage • Island Kitchen + 4 bedrooms • Amazing basement rec room + theatre
POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY • 10 acre parcel in central Barriere • Proposed 32 lot subdivision
5572 COSTER PLACE
3544 NAVATANEE DRIVE
4740 BARRIERE TOWN RD
$1,199,000
$1,199,000
BLIND BAY, BC
BLIND BAY, BC
QUALITY SPEC HOMES BY K&C'S CONSTRUCTION • 3121 finished Sqft with 24x24 attached garage • Estimated completion end of 2022
QUALITY SPEC HOMES BY K&C'S CONSTRUCTION • 3121 finished Sqft with 24x24 attached garage • Estimated completion end of 2022
2559 COPPERVIEW DRIVE
2555 COPPERVIEW DRIVE
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
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$625,000
20 acres nestled in the heart of Barnhartvale Goes from end of Foxwood Lane to Barnhartvale Road
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Wishing all the best in 2022
RICK
(Kamloops) Real Estate
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Spring & Summer
Activity Guide 2022 City of Kamloops
• So many updates in this beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath half duplex. • Brick fireplace, updated kitchen, appliances, bathrooms, flooring, blinds, windows, furnace & heat pump. • New roof.
• Character home nestled in downtown area • Original millwork/mouldings, high ceilings & archs, stained glass • 2 bedrooms and 1 bath & partial basement • Landscaped fenced backyard updates include 100 amp service, furnace, roof, paint, front door • RM-5 zoning and close to the City Gardens project by Kelson Group
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101-2575 Elston Dr $799,900
NEW PRICE
8660 Westsyde Road $839,900
NEW PRICE
MLS®164652
MLS®165002
MLS®165261
MLS®165051
MLS®165133
844 Crestline St $899,900
3920 Heffley-Louis Creek Road $1,048,000
4373 Clearwater Valley Rd $1,099,000
8576 Westsyde Rd $1,199,900
6640 Old HWY 5 $1,849,900
SOLD MLS®165045
MLS®164680
MLS®162873
MLS®165179
MLS®164819
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205 Sagewood Drive – Lot 57 $189,000 • Great opportunity to build your next home! • Located in the established neighbourhood of Sagewood • Lock n’ Go living for a low maintenance lifestyle
Lot size 4,284 Sq. Ft.
North Shore
407 120 Vernon Ave $224,900
Paul Lake
• Year round lake house lifestyle with private dock • Extensive updating: Kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Master suite with fabulous spa ensuite • Spacious Decks, hot tub, double garage/shop
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669 Pine Street • $649,900
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Tobiano
188 Holloway Drive $1,099,000
• New build - currently under construction • Luxurious kitchen: quartz counters, ample natural light & extra perimeter cabinetry • Bonus: Second living/family room on 2nd floor • Landscaped with a gorgeous exterior!
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1606 Golf Ridge Way • $699,900
Sun Rivers
• Walk-up home currently under construction • Lock n’ go living • Double garage includes a bonus tandem garage area and access to the 10x12 workshop
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New listing
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503 – 975 Victoria St • $459,000
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New Listing
4111 Rio Vista Place $799,000
• 1 Bedroom top floor unit with in suite laundry • Close to shopping and restaurants • 55 and over • Quiet Location
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2251 Paul Lake Road $985,000
BOB GIESELMAN 250.851.6387
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Under Construction
Sun Rivers
4112 Rio Vista Place $899,000
• Choose your finishing Selections • Completion Spring 2022 *Panoramic Views • Rancher With Finished walkout basement • Yard maintenance included
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13-1900 Irongate Place • $749,000
2,677
MIKE GRANT 250.574.6453
397 Wing Place • $639,000
4108 Rio Vista Place
4042 Rio Vista Place
4114 Rio Vista Place
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• Stunning views • Modern, high quality finishings • Expansive decks & private patios • Lock n’ go Living
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...selling Kamloops every day™ Phil.Dabner@evrealestate.com | phildabner@telus.net | phildabner.evrealestate.com
1-250-318-0100
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520 - 444 St Paul Street - Beautiful studio 5th floor unit in The Lightwell - Kamloops’ newest building in the heart of Downtown. Bright and inviting floor plan featuring 9’ ceilings, in-suite laundry, stainless steel appliances, underground/heated parking & so much more. Large sundeck where you can take in the stunning mountain and city views. Enjoy all the amenities Downtown has to offer all within walking distance to dining, shopping, parks, transit, schools, etc. The Lightwell also features a rooftop patio, 2 elevators, intercom admittance plus pets and rentals are welcome. First time buyer, looking to downsize or hoping to invest - this building has everything you need & more. Offered at $279,900
Looking to make a move in 2022? Call today for your
FREE COMPARATIVE MARKET EVALUATION
key benefits of listing your home with Phil: • Full-time licensed Realtor® since 1991 • Regular contact re: marketing, feedback, etc. • Listing on Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Full-time staff • Professional representation • Professional Signage • Advertising in Kamloops This Week • Global advertising on the internet
11-1651 VALLEYVIEW DRIVE - NEW TO MARKET. Centrally located in Valleyview Drive and a few minutes from the City Centre. Meadowlark Terrace is a very well cared for, small bare-land strata community. It has a Recreation Center, indoor pool, and RV parking. This level entry unit is comfortably designed for wheelchair access and features easy access from the 2-car attached garage to the main floor laundry and mudroom. The unit has 5 well-sized bedrooms, 3 bathrooms including the 4 piece ensuite, a fully finished daylight basement, and a 40’x10’ covered deck with lovely views. For additional information and or for viewings call PHIL at 250-318-0100 OR 778-765-1500! OFFERED AT $698,800.
16-930 Stagecoach Drive - Well maintained 3 Level Townhome. Features include 4 bathrooms inclusive of 4 pce Ensuite. The main floor features a powder room, kitchen, dining area and living room with access to a spacious deck and stairway to the fenced yard with mountain view. The upper floor has 3 bedrooms with 4 piece ensuite and walk-in closet in the master-bedroom with access to the upper deck. The lower floor is bright with separate entry to the back yard and offers a family room, den and 3 piece ensuite. Additional features are central air, appliance package, attached garage and additional parking. Offered at $609,000.
QUALIFIED BUYERS LOOKING FOR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Sun-Rivers between $650,000-$850,000 West-End or South Kamloops – $750,000-$1,000,000 Ski and Ski out at Sun-Peaks – $1,0000-3,000,000 Townhome - any location South Shore up to $500,000 Single family home – $650,000-$900,000 South Shore any location single family – $600,000-$800,000
Please call Phil on cell at 250-318-0100 or at the office 778-765-1500
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM, HOME.
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Rad Electric Bike with bike carrier. 86kms like new. $1800. 778-3620186.
Diningroom table w/8chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $800. 250-374-8933.
Trek Crossrip Road Bike. Like new. Paid $1950 Asking $1,000. 250-5720753.
Diningroom table w/4 chairs and lrg china cabinet. $500/obo.571-4008.
Exercise Equipment Heavy duty exercise bike with a read out. $60. 250579-8864
For Sale - Misc 6pc patio set. $225. 6pc Bedroom set like new. $575. 2 Horse Saddles $295/each. Beaver table saw 48” $125. Battery charger $75. Angel grinder $75. Small radial alarm saw $50. 250-374-8285. 75ft of 3/4” polyline w/heat tape. $200. 12ft field roller. $250. Lrg garden tractor. $200. 250672-9712.
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Antiques Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30. Cedar Hope Chest $400. Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250-3728177.
Art & Collectibles BUYING & SELLING: Vintage & mid-century metal, teak, wood furniture; original signed paintings, prints; antique paper items, local history ephemera; BC pottery, ceramics. 4th Meridian Art & Vintage, 104 1475 Fairview, Penticton. Leanne@4thmeridian.ca “Power of One” Magnificent creation by John Banovich 43”hx50”wide brown wooden frame. $500 Firm 250-578-7776
Antique china cabinet $800. Ivory Wingback chair. $75. 4-seater beige couch. $100. 250-3764161. 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 30,000 for $2,000/obo 250-3766607. Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $6,000/obo 250-3766607.
Modern solid oak diningroom table with 6 chairs. Great shape. $1,000 250851-1193.
Plants / Shrubs / Trees Scotch Pine trees smaller ponderosa in pots 2ft (50) $10 each obo 250376-6607
Pets Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.
Health WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 1 issue a week!
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Apartments / Condos for Rent Bachelor Apts 30mins to hospital. HandyDart avail. $650/mo. inclds hydro/internet, partly furnished. Gord 250-523-9433
Commercial
Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650.
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Shoprider Scooter. $750. 250-574-0325.
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Furniture 8ft Antique Couch $700. Couch & matching chairs $100. 250-374-1541. Antique Duncan Phyfe table, extra leaf, buffet, hutch and 4 chairs. Exec cond. $600. 778-2577155. Exec desk dark finish $200. Teak corner cabinet $100, Custom oak cabinet $200. 250-8517687.
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Classes & Courses HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. February 26th and 27th. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L January 16th. Sunday. Professional outdoorsman and Master Instructor: Bill 250-376-7970.
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Trucks - 4WD
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Run Flat tires on 17 “ BMW M series rims. $600.00. 250-819-0863.
2017 Genesis G90 Prestige 4 Dr Pure Luxury 3.3 twin turbo AWD. Loaded with options 45,500 kms. White with brown leather $45,800 250-319-8784
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Trucks & Vans
2017 Harley Davidson Road King Milwaukee 8 engine. 35,000kms. $16,000/obo. 250-6823152.
1993 Ranger 4x4 auto 16” tires, winch 4ltr eng runs good $1800 250371-7525
Sports & Imports 1995 Volvo SW, 940 turbo. Classic. Exec cond. $2,700/FIRM 250-6729712.
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2009 Ford Ranger, +cab. 4ltr, 5spd, winters on. 405,000kms. Good cond. $2,500/obo. 250-3727817.
2018 GMC Z71 SLT Crewcab 4X4 fully equipped. Excellent condition. Black with black leather. 107,000 kms $51,800 250-319-8784
Utility Trailers All aluminum cargo trailer 7ftx14ft. $12,000/firm. Like new. 250-719-3539.
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In Loving Memory of Vincenzo Salvati January 11, 2021
Vincenzo, a husband, dad and nonno, you will always be in our hearts. You were one of the most important, influential, and strongest men we knew; an amazing man and an incredibly loving soul. This world is lesser for the loss of you and we are thinking of you on this day. We never met a more loving and perfect dad. We were lucky to have you! You’re in our thoughts always.
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JOHN HAROLD HARPER May 15, 1943 ~ December 15, 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Harold Harper on December 15th at the age of 78 years, following a difficult and courageous three-year battle with prostate cancer. John is lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years, Denise; daughters Karen Gero, Brenda Bleiler (Jack) and Kathleen Dubois (Rick); grandchildren Toby (Brad), Miranda, Zachary, Liam, Talia (Chad), Travis (Tanis) and Benjamin; and his great-grandsons Johnathan, Edward and TJ. Also left to mourn his passing are his sister Beverly Miller (John) and brother Geramy Harper (Lynn) along with his large extended family and many friends. Born in Campbell River, John grew up in Ladner. During that time his many talents became obvious. He possessed innate skills as a woodworker and mechanic, no doubt a legacy from his father. There wasn’t much he could not repair. When he assembled his first motorcycle from miscellaneous boxes and fired it up in his bedroom, his shocked parents knew a lifelong passion had been born. John moved to Kamloops in the early 1960’s where he and his father framed houses for a living. John went on to work as a construction carpenter. He was a whiz at putting things together, and fixing things that were broken. It soon became apparent he also had a gift for bringing people together, and solving their collective problems. He proved to be a natural leader and an engaging public speaker, prompting him to assume more prominent roles within the carpenter’s union. He became the business agent in Kamloops and the surrounding area. Ultimately, he rose to become President of the Provincial Council of Carpenters, a job he truly enjoyed. Throughout his career he never forgot his roots and the people he was elected to represent. His commitment to improving working conditions and benefits for all construction workers never waivered. In 1993 John was appointed to the University College of the Cariboo Board of Governors. He soon became Chair of the Board and was instrumental in its transition and expansion as it became Thompson Rivers University. In 1970 John purchased acreage and a small house in Pritchard. Outbuildings were quickly constructed and the old house was raised and renovated to become a three story home. He and Denise worked hard to improve the property, planting hundreds of trees, creating flower beds and establishing an enormous vegetable garden. Horses, cows and chickens were added to the mix. Soon, the property was as warm and inviting as its owners. As might be expected, it became a hub for decades of celebrations, dinners, reunions, holidays and wiener roasts around the fire. With little notice, John and Denise would welcome members of their extended and growing family, and their vast circle of friends, for practically any event. It was a sanctuary that John literally built with his own hands and he thought he would live there forever. In 2019, poor health forced the sale of the family home and a move to Vernon, close to his daughter Kate and her family. While understandably sad to leave Pritchard, John was very happy with their new home in
Desert Cove. The reduced workload allowed him more time to relax, and to spend with his cherished family. Nothing brought him greater joy. His declining health and an erupting pandemic eventually prevented him from taking part in many activities. These were not especially good years for anything but it was a terrible time to be fighting cancer. Still, his family remained close, and along with neighbours and friends, gave him as much company and comfort as Covid protocols would allow. He managed to get together with his old motorcycle riding buddies from time to time to share coffee and stories. He was able to spend his final days at home, at peace and free from pain. The family would like to thank Dr. Peter Loland, the doctors and nurses at the Vernon and Kelowna cancer clinics, and the team from Vernon Palliative Care for making that possible. John could build or fix almost anything in his world. It doesn’t seem fair that his world could not fix him. It is hard not to feel like we let him down. But we admired his skills and abilities, respected his opinion, enjoyed his company, and we loved him. In the end, with our human limitations, that’s all that most of us can do. It is enough, and we hope no one feels they could have, or should have, done more. Also, Denise tolerated a motorcycle passion that bordered on fanaticism, and nearly got him killed more than once, so she gets bonus points. John brings us together, once again, not only in our sorrow and grief, but also in the memories and example of a life well lived. We look forward to celebrating that life at a future date, and will notify friends and family when a more formal event can be planned. In the meantime, please feel free to remember John and say goodbye in whatever way feels appropriate. Roast a wiener in his honour. Rebuild a carburetor. Hug a grandchild. We think he would appreciate any of those gestures. He had absolutely zero pretensions. If you wish to do more to honour his memory, please consider a donation to cancer research. We realize that John was in his happy place when he was aboard his bike, roaring down a trail somewhere in the Thompson/Okanagan. That image seems like a fitting way to picture his final journey, and to wish him farewell. Goodbye John. It was an awesome ride. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online obituary @ www.MyAlternatives.ca Arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237
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Josephine (Joey) Smith On Wednesday, January 5, 2022, Joey Smith, age 79, of Kamloops, BC, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.
May 14, 1937 ~ December 27, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. Deanna was born in Vancouver, BC where she attended West Vancouver High School and Keremeos High School. She was a high school runner and May Day Princess. Deanna worked as a bank teller while living on Texada Island and continued in Cache Creek. Our mom’s priority was raising four children, supporting them in all their endeavours, and never missed one of our sporting events. Deanna was an active member of the United Church and the Eastern Star. After retiring she enjoyed many days with her good friends golfing at Semlin Valley. She always made time for the family dogs and was a longtime fan of the Vancouver Canucks. Deanna was predeceased by her son Robert John Lowe (Bobby), daughter Patricia Ann McDougall, and her husband Roderick Gordon Lowe. She is survived by her sons - Billy and Barry (Sherri), her sister Patsy (Arvo), son in law Ron, grandchildren - Edwin, Phillip, and Katherine ( Chris), and great grandsons Dryden and Wesley, and her companion Ralph. The family would like to thank the staff at the Overlander Care, Orchard Grove Wing, for their love in caring for our mom.
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Born March 19, 1942, Joey will be missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 58 years, Elbert Smith; her children Joanne (Chris), Shelley (Kevin), Ryan (Tyna); her grandchildren Drew (Janelle), Alyssa (Matt), Nathan (Tori), Zachery; her great-grandchildren, whom she called her angels, Curtis, Jude, Harper and Kenzie; her special dog, Sophie; her brother Al and her guardian angel Naomi. Having lived in Kamloops most of her adult life, you may remember Joey. From her days sewing draperies at Kamloops Drapery Center, running the kitchen at Brock Bingo Hall, making sandwiches with the CWL at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, or just as your friend or neighbour, always ready with a shoulder to cry on, a cookie to cheer you up, or advice from gardening to cooking and everything in between. Joey, mom, grandma, gg or grandma Joey, with her ready laugh, her youthful spirit and boundless energy will be missed by all who have known and loved her. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the BC Alzheimer’s Society. There will be no immediate service planned. The family will notify loved ones when one will be scheduled. Online condolences may be made at www.tvfh.ca
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I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is on object of beauty & strength & I stand & watch her, until at length, she is only a speck of white cloud just wheret he seas & sky meet and mingle with each other. Then someone at my side exclaims, “There, she’s gone!” Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large as she was when she left my side & just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of her destination. Her diminished size is in me, not her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says she is gone, there are other eyes watching for her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout “There she comes!”. by Henry Van Dyke
GIVE LAVISHLY LIVE ABUNDANTLY By Helen Steiner Rice The more you give, The more you get, The more you laugh,
The tears of grief Have washed away The clouds of sorrow, And vision now is clarified I miss you still, But see you new In light of joy And smile at your remembrance.
May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair
The love we shared Still here to give And to experience The joy that comes from that, is you!
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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Brenda Dianne Dhaliwal 1950 - 2021
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our mom, Brenda Dianne Dhaliwal on December 29, 2021 at the age of 71. Brenda was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on February 6, 1950 and later moved to Kamloops where she met her husband, David Dhaliwal. They were married May 1969. Brenda leaves to mourn her sons Dean (Annette), Neal (Sharon), her grandchildren who loved her so very much, Tianna (Jeff), Justine, Chantal (James) and Tyler, great grandchildren Jayden, Mya and Cash. Also left to mourn are Brenda’s sisters-in-law Linda Edwardson, Ambo, Baljit, Harjinder Dhaliwal and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and long-time friends. Brenda was pre-deceased by her husband David of 51 years, her parents Allan and Violet Edwardson and her brother Gary. Brenda’s family would like to thank the staff at Royal Inland Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brenda’s memory to the Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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Ralph Reuben Boose
September 20, 1935 - December 29, 2021
Ralph was born September 20, 1935 in South Cayuga Township, Ontario, the youngest of three sons to Clayton and Nellie Boose. He started his working life on the family farm and sawmill, then followed his brother Lloyd into trucking. He started his driving career with Zavitz Brothers in Wainfleet, Ontario and then Phillips Transport in Dunnville. In the early 70s he moved to Kamloops, B.C., and drove for Inland Livestock and Oldhams Transport. Shortly thereafter he purchased his own truck and became an owner operator for Trimac, Van Kam and Porter Trucking. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Ken and Lloyd and is survived by sons Dave and Dan, grandchildren Jennifer and Stephanie, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their appreciation to the nurses and care aides at Kamloops Seniors Village, where Ralph spent his retirement. We are also very grateful to the doctors and nurses at Royal Inland Hospital for the care they provided. No service will be held at his request. His final resting place will be in Dunnville, Ontario, with his parents and brother Ken. Condolences may be expressed at www.drakecremation.com
July 18, 1946 - January 4, 2022
On January 4, 2022, our dearly loved Wife, Mom, Sister, Auntie, Gramma and GG (Great Gramma), took her last breath on this earth and went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Detty leaves behind Gerry, her devoted husband of 58 years, her three children: Irene (Gerry), Gerry (Kari), Yvonne (Guy), seven grandchildren,three greatgrandchildren. Also left behind are her loving sisters Delyse, Simone (Don), Michelle and Patricia (Carl), brother-in-law Ron (Gloria) and many nieces and nephews. Detty was caring, loving and inviting. She always had an open door and a warm meal to share with family and friends. She was quick to smile, generous with her time and always happy to lend a helping hand. She loved people and especially children. She had a way of making others feel cared for and invested time and love naturally into their lives. Her impact on many people’s lives will be her legacy. Her commitment to Jesus, her family and friends was fierce and loyal. Although her life was cut short by cancer, she leaves a legacy of love which she both gave to and received from so many.
Horst Kurt Bentrott
With sadness in our hearts our father, spouse, grandfather and great-grandfather has passed away at the age of 87. My dad at the age of 17, got on a boat and left Germany, landing in Toronto. With excitement in his heart and $10, he travelled across Canada from east coast to west coast working where ever he could. Finally set his feet Kamloops, he Weyerhaeuser until fell in love with became a Canadian proud.
Preceded in death by his wife Carol Bentrott. But now leaves behind his common-law partner Betty McAbee, his seven children Darlene (Cliff), Kurt, Juanita (Dwight), Sandy (Alan), Priscilla (Brian), Barbara and Dawn (Stephan) and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Steve (Yves) Joseph Wilfrid Provencher
He will be missed, but forever alive in our hearts.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Provencher on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 12:12 pm. He passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving children. As hard as it is to say goodbye, it brings us peace knowing he is with mom once again.
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Ronald Marshall December 8, 1942 December 23, 2021
Steve was born on September 19, 1956 in Lachine, Quebec to Leopold and Jeanine Provencher. He married the love of his life Sheila Marie Cole on August 1, 1980, in Vanderhoof. He was a man who worked hard to provide for his family and kids, never bemoaning life, always accepting how things were and enjoying the moment. These lessons were passed on to everyone that knew him. In his words “Life is about helping one another.” He truly leaves behind a legacy of love. Left to cherish his memory, Steve is survived by his son Mark (Liz) Provencher, and daughters Dawn Provencher and LauraLise (Justin) Wong, and four beautiful grandchildren Jaxson, Olivia, Justin and Hendrix. Via Steve’s wishes, he has chosen to spend eternity with mom. In lieu of a funeral, he just asked everyone to raise a glass and celebrate. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dad, grandpa and greatgrandpa Ron Marshall on December 23, 2021. He is survived by his brother David (Benita), daughters Brenda (Bill) and Debbie (Greg), grandchildren Tiffany, Brittany, Luke, and Carter as well greatgrandchildren Shyrie and Gavin. Ron is also survived by his best friend Terry. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Overlander Residential Care in Kamloops, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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Donald (Don) Harnett
September 6, 1942 - December 25, 2021 Sadly, the family of Donald (Don) Harnett would like to announce his passing on December 25, 2021. Don passed away peacefully at Overlander Care Home in Kamloops, BC, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was surrounded by beloved family and friends as his health declined in the few weeks before his passing. Despite his declining health, Don seemed to know and recognize his family and even enjoyed a few good chuckles and hugs in those final days. Don was born in Moncton, NB, the firstborn for his parents, Donald and Laura Harnett. He followed in his father’s footsteps and hired on with Canadian National Railway. Don began his career as a ‘Signals Maintainer’ for CN but grew tired of the”middle-of-thenight” call-outs, which involved spending time in the freezing cold gas cars, racing down the tracks in the middle of the night. He stayed with CN but switched occupations to become an electrician. He quickly learned the trade and enjoyed more pleasant working hours working mostly out of the CN shops in Hornepayne, Ontario. His electrician skills also allowed him to start a small side business called ‘Don’s Electric’ and with that came many electrical jobs throughout the town of Hornepayne. Don was also an experienced pilot with many hours spent in the sky in the cockpit of his little Cessna on floats. Many will remember his “circus plane” of bright yellows and blues, flying in and out of the lakes around Hornepayne. He also enjoyed spending the winters in Texas and Mexico, with “his love”, Beverley, surrounded by many Hornepayne friends. His father’s CN career is what first brought Don to Hornepayne, as a teenage boy. He quickly fell in love with the Northern Ontario lifestyle of fishing and hunting and during that time, his closest friendships were formed. Don first left Hornepayne at the age of 17 and it was on a return trip to Hornepayne, as the best man for his best friend’s wedding, where he met the love of his life, Bev. Bev, recently widowed with a 4 year-old daughter, may have been more than he bargained for, but he took on the challenge like the true gentleman he was and loved them both completely until the day he died. Don is survived by his beloved wife, Beverley Harnett, his daughter April Johnson, his son-in-law Paul, grandson Zach and granddaughter Kaija, all of Kamloops, BC. He is survived by his brothers Barrie, Darrell (Gay) and Lindsay (Susan) as well as his sister Leslie (Tisis), of Southern Ontario. He is also survived by nieces Valerie Cain, Tamara Tisis & Laura Gower, nephews Christopher, Eric and James Harnett and his cousin Maxine Peterson (Kamloops). He is pre-deceased by his parents Don and Laura, and many aunts and uncles. Don had many beloved Hornepayne and CN friends and family, some who have passed away and some who will miss him dearly: Ken & Barb Drury, Scott, Tyler, Tyson & Steven, Tom & Brenda Daley and Melanie and Francine, John & Phoebe Trochymchuk and Amy, Raquel Siqueira (Brazil), Paula & Tim Grelowski, Jill, Mike & Lindy, John & Marta Deschamps, Art Swanson, Tom Peever, Susan Sigurdson, Lorne & Diane Ryan and many others. Don will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul who loved life and his family and friends with his whole heart and he will be greatly missed by many.
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Donna Lorraine Dancy Donna Lorraine Dancy (Docken), age 82 passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Kamloops Regional Hospital on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was born February 2, 1939 in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan. Donna was a lifelong “healer” who spent 34 years as a Registered Nurse working clinics, ICU, CCU and Surgical wards before retiring in 1995. Donna graduated Nursing at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1961. Donna was a pillar in her community and volunteered numerous hours and efforts to put on countless events. She did this with a smile and laughter while encouraging others to jump right in as well. Donna was a compassionate community person, and her home was always open to visitors. She spent countless hours happily volunteering at the Lakeview Community Centre in Anglemont, BC. Donna was extremely creative, industrious, and had a love for crafts. She enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, sewing, gardening, and there was nothing she couldn’t do. Donna tirelessly partnered with Vern in all of their work endeavours constructing numerous projects on their home and properties. She learned her propensity to challenge any task from her family growing up in rural Saskatchewan and having to do things from scratch or the hard way. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend who loved to entertain, dance, and rejoice. Donna is survived by her high school sweetheart Vern who were married in Meadow Lake, SK in 1961, and just recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past August 5th. She also leaves behind her children Darwyn (Jane), Terry (Brenda), Dwight (Karen), four grandchildren Kammryn (Emma), Cullen (Holly), MacLean, and Danielle. Donna also leaves behind her loving sisters Gwenda “Merdle” Kirilenko (Lloyd), Thelma Docken (Conrad), Doris Phoenix (Ray), Elaine “Cinder” Blaney (Bill), brother Jack Phoenix (Julie), and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Donna was predeceased by her parents Oscar and Clara Docken, her step-mother Dorothy Docken, and her brothers Conrad Docken, Ray Phoenix, and Bob Phoenix. Vern would like to extend his very grateful thanks to the tremendous staff at the Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital for their professional and compassionate care they gave Donna. She spoke so very highly of the quality and love she received, and felt like family when in their care. Vern would also like to thank Dr. Joslyn Conley and Dr. Kathryn Scobie for the personal care they gave Donna during her treatments. Donna chose to be cremated, and the family will announce the celebration of life plans upon final details. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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Patricia Edith Elizabeth Fisher It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Patricia Fisher (née Searle) on January 5, 2022, in Vancouver, BC, in her 84th year. Pat was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, then later moved to Kamloops and Shuswap Lake for marriage and to raise her family. In the 1990s, Pat moved to Vancouver, and pursued a rewarding career with the Bank of Montreal. Upon retirement, Pat enjoyed time with friends and family, long walks, and trips to Pender Island, Arizona and Hawaii (photo). Pat was a proud grand-paw-rent to her favourite dog, Baxter. We were all blessed to have Pat in our lives, and she will be surely missed, and never forgotten. Pat is survived by sons Michael and Jeffrey (David), grandchildren Wyatt, Brolin, Lindsay, Patricia, Marci, Jeremiah, and great-grandchildren, and former spouse R. Allan Fisher. Predeceased by son Patrick and parents Margaret Cranston and Gordon Searle. Pat fought a courageous battle against Alzheimer’s. We extend special thanks and sincere gratitude to the staff at Haro Park Centre, Vancouver for the exceptional and personal care provided for several years. The acts of kindness from many friends, family and strangers alike are appreciated as it always kept her smiling. There will be no service at this time. In honour of Pat, and in lieu of flowers, please do an act of kindness to a stranger or person in need.
Rest-in-Peace Mom - we love you!
Kenneth William Davies It is with sadness we announce that Kenneth William Davies, 81, of Kamloops, BC, passed away peacefully due to ongoing health issues on December 28, 2021. Ken worked with the Kamloops Fire Department for 33 years, retiring as a captain in 1994. Most remember him in his earlier years as an avid outdoorsman who shared his love of fishing, hunting and camping with friends and family. Ken was also artistic, creating lovely works with stone, metal, leather and wood. His work with the Thompson Valley Rock Club for many years was also a great joy to him. He is survived by daughter Trisha, son Bob, grandsons Quinten and Curtis, granddaughters Jordan, Jayne and Lauren, his many siblings, and his wife Una. No immediate service will be held; however, friends and family will plan a remembrance for the spring.
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Arthur Charles Jeffery It is with heavy hearts and the fondest of memories that we announce the passing of our father, Arthur Charles Jeffery on December 7, 2021 in Nanaimo, BC. Dad was born on November 6, 1935 in Lashburn, Saskatchewan and had an amazing life full of love, music, business success and countless adventures. Dad graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1958 with a degree in Engineering physics. He worked at Atomic Energy in Deep River, Ontario and in Trail, BC. He later left his engineering pursuits to join in the family grocery business known as Safety Mart Foods and Consolidated Grocers in Kamloops, BC. His adventures took him many places beginning in early years as a member of the Kamloops Secondary School travelling band, playing the saxophone and travelling to Europe. He became an accomplished pianist and though he seldom played for an audience, his skill and dedication was no secret as everyone in the household regularly woke at 5:30 a.m. to the sound of dad practicing his scales.
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Norbert Alois Schwarzer 1939 - 2021
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Norbert Alois Schwarzer, who passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on December 28, 2021 at the age of 82. He is survived by his loving wife Monica, his brothers Karl and Klaus, his sister Marianne, his sons Robert and Martin, and his step-daughters Susan, Sandra and Lynne. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, in both Canada and Germany. Norbert was born in Buschdorf, Germany on February 4, 1939. He immigrated to Canada at the young age of 18 years. A naturally curious and brilliant man, he spent the next several decades exploring Canada, perfecting his welding trade, raising his family, building a beautiful home in Logan Lake, and working at Highland Valley Copper mine. After retirement, his later years saw much travel and adventure with his wife Monica. As anybody who’s seen their fridge magnet collection could tell you, Norbert and Monica saw a good portion of the world together, travelling to Australia, New Zealand, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, much of Europe and North America, and many other destinations.
Dad was a pilot and was a member of the Kamloops Flying Club for many years. Some of our fondest memories are flying to various “fly-ins” with our dad. He flew his plane across Canada and through the Arctic and became skilled in aerobatics. He was passionate about the outdoors and enjoyed many years of hunting and fishing. Our family also spent many years enjoying our cabin at Tod Mountain where dad was once a skilled ski instructor. Later in life his interests turned to sailing and boating. He became an accomplished sailor, exploring the intricacies of the BC Coast for many years. He loved travel, and especially looked forward to his yearly visits to Mexico where he enjoyed the sun, going to Mexican grocery stores and the culture.
Norbert was a charming and helpful soul. He could and would find something to talk about with anybody and made friends all over the world. He could often be found “MacGyvering” a fix for just about anything, from vehicles to ovens to hot tubs etc., and though a welder by trade, one could also consider him a mechanic, electrician, and carpenter, too. Norbert enjoyed exercise and being outside, and was a successful gardener. He had a thirst for knowledge and conversation, was fiercely independent, and loved his family with grace and selflessness that will be sorely missed.
He was predeceased by his father Arthur Jeffery, mother Winifred (Spark) Jeffery and by his daughter Deborah Jeffery. He is survived by his son David (De) Jeffery of Kamloops, BC, his daughter Janet Jeffery of Nanoose Bay, BC his loving sister Elaine (Roger) Webber, of Kamloops, BC, and grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Norbert’s family would like to thank Dr.Tynan at the Royal Inland Hospital Emergency Department for all his care he gave to Norbert. Also, a big thank you to Dr. Pwint at the R.I.H. Cancer Clinic. By request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made to the Cancer Clinic at R.I.H.
Dad lived life to the fullest - experiencing both love and loss, and always looking forward to the next adventure. He will be dearly missed. His family and friends will remember him for his keen intellect, wit and candor, tempered always with kindness and generosity. He left our family with many wonderful memories to remember him by and for that we are truly grateful. A celebration of life will be held privately.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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James Franklin Thompson
September 27, 1952 - December 23, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Thompson. He was born to James (Stewart) Thompson and Margaret Thompson. Jim was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba and grew up in Brandon. He lived there and in Winnipeg until moving to Kamloops in 1991. Jim passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his loving wife Carole, children Christopher and Alison, stepchildren Kevin (Alayne) and Keri (John), grandchildren Alyse and Grayson, step-grandchildren Jesse, Mackenzie, Johnny and Makenna. He is also survived by is sister Carole (Ken), her children Kent and Kristen and five great nephews. Jim is predeceased by his father James, mother Margaret and his sister Beth. Jim worked for years as an industrial painter at Horizon North. He then went on to residential painting where he worked up until this summer. Jim was a very kind and generous man who adored his family and loved spending time with them. Jim also enjoyed spending the rest of his free time with good friends, volunteering or fishing. Jim also quietly donated to many causes and charities and was always eager to lend a helping hand. Jim’s granddaughter, Alyse, would like to acknowledge and say thank you to her papa for always volunteering to drive her to her practices, offering to take her shopping for winter coats and boots year after year and loved when he would take her out to eat. Jim will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Celebrations of life will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions if people wish can be made to the Mustard Seed in Kamloops. Donations can be made on-line at theseed.ca
Elfrieda (Frieda) Kovar Elfrieda (Frieda) passed away peacefully on December 26, 2021 at the age of 92 in Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., after suffering a stroke a few days prior. Born in Vienna, Austria on November 30, 1929, she later graduated from nursing school in Vienna in 1954 and secured a position at the 2nd University Clinic until she emigrated to Edmonton, Alberta in 1956. She was sponsored by her school friend’s parents who immigrated to Canada nine years prior. For the first year and a half she worked as a graduate nurse at the General Hospital before receiving her registered nursing papers. Her last employment was as an RN at the Overlander Extended Care Hospital in Kamloops until retiring at the age of 65. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank, sister Rosa, and her parents Ferdinand and Rosa. She is survived by her son Glen (Fumiko), her dear grandchildren Xander and Isaac and her sister Hildegard, who lives in Austria. While somewhat physically incapacitated in the last year and a half, she still remained mentally active by researching places her son and family would visit within Japan. While she deeply missed her family being abroad, nothing made her happier than her weekly Skype sessions. There she could catch up on how her grandchildren were developing in a new culture, vent to her son about the troubles of the world, and chat with her dear daughter-in-law who she always referred to as “her angel”. When the pandemic subsides, there will be an intimate service for her close friends and church family. Special thanks to the caring and helpful staff of Royal Inland Hospital, and to Jeannie Niedersteiner for being with her to support and give comfort in her final few days. Donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home. Condolences may be expressed at SchoeningFuneralService.com
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Jean Popadynetz 1938 - 2021
The Popadynetz family would like to announce the passing of Jean Popadynetz of Kamloops, British Columbia. Jean passed peacefully with family by her side on New Year’s Eve, at the age of 83. Muriel Jean Fredericks was born on May 6, 1938 in the small town of Mozart, Saskatchewan. She was one of three children. Her childhood and early teen years would be spent working alongside her family, running the only cafe and general store in the town. Some years later and just down the road in Wynyard, Saskatchewan, a life-long love story would turn its first pages. Jean met Michael Popadynetz, a young man pursuing a career in the plumbing and heating industry. After only a few months of car rides, community dances, and outings for hot-dogs, Jean and Mike would be married on February 26, 1955. Over the next three years, Jean and Mike were blessed with two children, Melody and Barry. Shortly after, Mike made the decision to move and continue his career in Kamloops, BC. With the car and travel trailer packed, Jean’s next chapter would begin. Jean worked tirelessly in Kamloops, she would work at the Village Hotel as a waitress, tend to the children, and keep her husband fed - all the while smiling and encouraging him to push forward with his career. The family grew by two more children, Paulla and Jerry. Soon they would outgrow their small home on Alexander Avenue and a stunning new home, with large shop, and sprawling gardens would be built on Maple Street. In 1970, Jean would become the voice and secretary for her husband’s new business - “Don’t fear dear, Mike’s Plumbing and Heating is here!” For 25 years the business ran, Jean toiled away - gardening, cooking, answering phones, and looking after her beautiful home to which she loved. She would often be found vacuuming daily and ensuring things were always “magazine ready.” During all of this, Jean loved everyone whole heartedly and her infectious properness yet sassiness will always be remembered. Jean had a way of carrying herself; she was always put-together and would seldom show signs of stress or unhappiness. She would simply laugh her way through hard times. There were always meals on the table, and you could bet that if you walked through her door, you would leave so-full that you’d have to undo your belt. “No I’m not hungry” wasn’t an option with Jean and she can still be heard yelling from the back stairs “food is ready” ...or some other choice words to get your attention. Jean loved the simplest things in life, and she and Mike would spend their retired years entertaining, playing instruments, dancing to country music, dining at Oriental Gardens, playing cards, and riding in their get-away van. After 55 years of marriage, Mike passed away and Jean valiantly pushed-on, ensuring her home was surrounded by flowers, still making it the same loving and welcoming place it always was. Her courageousness and strength could be felt by anyone who met her. When Jean finally did leave her home, she was taken to Overlander Extended Care, to which the Popadynetz family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you. Even in her final time with us, Jean was described by Overlander staff as feisty and full of love. Jean will be cremated and reunited with Mike, as they spend eternal peace with each other in the mausoleum at Hillside Cemetery, in Kamloops. Jean is pre-deceased by her father Walter, mother Pauline, brother Laverne, husband Michael, and son Barry. She is survived by her sister Joyce, sister-in-law Julia, daughter Melody (Gaston), daughter Paulla, son Jerry (Melody), grandchildren Bonnie (Brook), Ronnie (Deanna), Nicole, Jerry, Jordan (Wyatt), great-grandchildren Victoria, Samantha, and Josephine. No formal funeral service will be held by her request.
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Stanley Harold Bailly
August 18, 1947 - December 18, 2021 With broken hearts we said goodbye to Stan on December 18, 2021 after a long stay in the hospital. He has left behind the love of his life, Debbie Bailly, daughters Danielle Bailly, Melyssa Bailly (Dale), son Connor Morrison (Robin), sisters Kathryn Bailly (Nick), Rita McArthur (Duncan), and Shelley Ford (Roger), close in-laws Sue Boychuk (Keith), Cindy Reddick-Davidson (Charlie), Bernie Reddick (Sharon), Colleen Bandura (Gary), Tom Reddick (Colleen). Stan had five grandkids he adored: Jocelyn Bailly (Nick), Kailen Olsen, Jack Olsen, Kristopher Derhousoff, and Amanda Derhousoff. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends he considered family. Stan is predeceased by his parents Ned Bailly and Lillian Bentson and in-laws Bernie and Gert Reddick, brother-in-law George Reddick and sister-in-law Pat Reddick. Stan was born in Vancouver, then eventually moved to Kamloops at a young age. In his early 20s, he studied communications at BCIT, where a teacher told him that he had a “great radio voice!” He began his radio career in Williams Lake which eventually took him to various regions in BC and Alberta before coming back to Kamloops in 1973. Stan worked at the Kamloops Broadcast Center, NL Radio, Adcash (a short stint in repairs), then back to the Broadcast Center where he spent many enjoyable years until his retirement working side by side with his friend and best man Henry Small. Together, they had the greatly admired radio show called “Stan & Hank in the Morning”. As a passionate music lover, Stan also was a well-recognized event DJ that could always get a crowd up and dancing no matter what the gig was. He was a fun loving, positive person that could play a mean air guitar and drums, partying right along with everyone. His upbeat and easygoing attitude is forever remembered.
Stan still couldn’t “Get No Satisfaction”, so he’s taken the “Stairway To Heaven” all the way to “Strawberry Fields Forever”. He is missed more than words can describe. A party in his honour to celebrate Stan to be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
Marion Joanne Thompson Sadly, we announce that dad’s precious wife of 65 years, and our wonderful Mom, Marion Joanne Thompson (born in Alix, AB), passed away peacefully at home January 3, 2022 at age 85. Mom left us to join her mom and dad, Grace and Harold Coxson, brother Lorne Coxson, and other loved ones already in heaven! We miss her so much already: husband Matt Thompson, who met his sweetheart in 1951, children Debbie (David) Halcrow, Charlotte (Wayne) Spence, Ray (Brenda) Thompson, Kent (Michele) Thompson, brother Glen (Ruth) Coxson, sister-in-law Ruth Coxson, twelve grandchildren and nineteen great- grandchildren. Mom kept a beautiful home and garden. She had an artistic flair, enjoyed needlework, reading, and music and was known for her warm hospitality. While family and the Free Methodist Church were most important to her, the most important thing about mom, was her faith. She was a real prayer warrior so we always knew we were being prayed for! Many stories have been told as mom and dad moved about for dad’s work with Canada Post. Probably their time in the Yukon was the most adventurous. At age 50 mom started her own business, Nicola Valley Buttons & Bolts, for years a great success in the Merritt area. Finally, in 2008 they settled back in Kamloops. We wish to thank the staff at RIH, Home Support and many friends for your care and support.
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250-572-5893
250-574-0262
sarah.lee @royallepage.ca
Westwin Realty
KamloopsRealEstateServices.com
chris@uprealestate.ca
“I prefer names to numbers”
uprealestate.ca
TO BOOK YOUR AD CONTACT
PAUL DE LUCA
250-374-7467 realestate@kamloopsthisweek.com
A48
WEDNESDAY, January 12, 2022
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
JANUARY
INVENTORY CLEAROUT! 30%-50% 80% AND UP TO
OFF
HUGE, DEEP DISCOUNTS ON CLEARANCE, FLOOR MODEL & ONE-OF-A-KIND ITEMS!
PROVIDENCE POWER RECLINING SOFA 2 IN STOCK!
SAVE OVER
1699
$
50%
60% OFF
ORCHID FIRM TIGHT TOP • Serta® Anti-Microbial Fibre Technology • 805 Individually Wrapped Coil System • Serta® PillowSoft™ Foam • Serta® Support Gel Foam
LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE
Reg. $3999
50% $ OFF 1999
HUGE
QUEEN
4 SETS ONLY AT THIS PRICE!
Queen size mattress with MotionAir adjustable base COMBO
NOW
599
$
LESS-IS-MORE CONTEMPORARY SOFA
60% OFF
699
$
Small copy angled side profiling and track armrests wrapped with a layer of pillowy softness.
FOR THE STYLE ENTHUSIAST ON A MISSION
60% OFF
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.
SELECTION OF $ from RECLINERS
799
Back cushions flaunt a vintage-inspired “Paris” script. Flared arms and neutral hue lend to transitional appeal.
999
$
SHOW-STOPPING ALLURE
60%
799
$ NOW
REG. $1699 SAVINGS $700
999
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REG. $1699 SAVINGS $600
1099
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REG. $2099 SAVINGS $1000
1099
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REG. $1899 SAVINGS $700
1199
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REG. $2099 SAVINGS $800
1299
$ NOW
OFF
1970s era meets modern-day allure with energetic geometric pattern on the toss cushions.
999
$
NOTRE DAME BIG O TIRES
1289 Dalhousie Drive *See in-store for details. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Some pictures may not be identical to current models. Some items may not be exactly as shown. Some items sold in sets.
DULUX PAINTS
DALHOUSIE
REG. $1399 SAVINGS $600
250-372-3181