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FEBRUARY 18 AND 19 The Province of British Columbia has provided the Kamloops Museum & Archives (KMA) a grant in support of free family day activities, Learning by Listening, where local musicians will be set up on the third-floor exhibition lounge area.

February 28, 2022 2:00 pm - Community Relations and Administration Committee Meeting

Friday, February 18 l 2:00–3:30 pm Musician Tina Hebner will share stories and her music.

March 7, 2022 10:00 am - Development and Sustainability Committee Meeting 1:30 pm - Civic Operations Committee Meeting March 8, 2022 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing

Saturday, February 19 l 10:30 am–12:30 pm Handbell choir, Bells of Note, led by choir director June Rutledge, will guide a practice rehearsal. In between each song, guests will learn about handbells.

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COVID RESTRICTIONS EASED IN B.C. SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

B.C. is lifting or easing a number of pandemic-related restrictions as it looks ahead at how COVID-19 will be managed in the province in the future.

On Wednesday at 11:59 p.m., restrictions on indoor personal gatherings will be lifted, while the order on indoor and outdoor organized gatherings and events will be changed to no longer limit capacity in those settings.

Additionally, fitness centres, adult sports, dance and swimming can resume at full capacity, as can dining in restaurants, bars and nightclubs, with no limit on the number of people seated at tables and dancing and mingling once again allowed.

However, masks and the use of the province’s vaccine card system must continue.

Making the announcement on Tuesday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the province is in a transition period, noting the province’s strategy is to ease restrictions incrementally.

“We’re not out of this pandemic yet.

We are very much in a transition phase, I believe,” she said. “So much of that has to do with the amount of immunity we have here and across the country, but it’s not the same around the world, so it is inevitable that we will see some waning of immunity and that we will see new variants arrive.”

Henry pledged to review remaining measures by March 15 and again by April 12.

Measures that may remain in place by those deadlines include masks in public indoor spaces, the vaccine card system, COVID-19 safety plans, long-term care visitor restrictions, K-12 guidelines, faith community guidelines, child and youth overnight camp guidelines and an order concerning industrial work camps.

Premier John Horgan also commented on the province’s strategy on Tuesday.

“These measures that have been in place for the past number of months have been challenging for many, many people,” he said.

“But our approach from day one has

been to ensure the restrictions we put in place were absolutely necessary to protect people going forward, and that remains the case today.”

Henry said the easing is possible because of the province’s high vaccination rates and current level of immunity, which she said is more than 90 per cent.

“We know that for some people, what we’re doing today will be really fast and it will make them uncomfortable. We know, as well, for others, it’s not fast enough and they would like to see things go back, as if the virus was no longer here,” she said.

In making the change, Henry said while the virus is still circulating, the high level of immunity in the province means serious illness among those who are protected and surges in hospitalization are much less likely.

The new strategy includes self-management of risks, Henry explained.

“That will mean you will make your own decisions, based on your risk and the risk in your family, of who you will have over into your home,” she said.

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Hundreds of donations intended for Freedom Convoy protestors were made by Kamloops and area residents, according to a leaked document following a reported hack of donation website GiveSendGo. The document lists the

details for 92,844 donations totalling $8.24 million, made between Feb. 1 and Feb. 10.

Donations via GiveSendGo picked up after another donation platform, GoFundMe, put a stop to the convoy’s campaign and said it had received evidence from law enforcement that “the previously peaceful demonstration has become an occupation, with police reports

of violence and other unlawful activity.”

Donations via GiveSendGo have also ceased and the website is now offline, but pledges to return.

The leaked document contains donors’ first and last names, their postal code or ZIP code, a donation message and the amount donated.

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donations — 51,666 — came from the United States, totalling $3.62 million. Canadian donations made up most of the rest, with 36,202 donations totalling $4.31 million.

There were 126 donations listed as coming from Kamloops postal codes and another 199 among the surrounding rural area with postal codes starting with V0E.

City donations total $13,054, while rural areas gave $26,068.

Donations ranged from $10 to $1,000 in Kamloops and from $10 to $1,600 in rural areas.

Most of the messages included voice support for the convoy and for “freedom” in general. Some address vaccine mandates, while others refer to popular conspiracy theories, such as the “plandemic.”

Changes coming to testing rules at border KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

The federal government is dropping the requirement for vaccinated Canadians to provide a PCR test in order to return to the country.

At a press conference on Tuesday, federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said Canadians can take a cheaper antigen test as of Feb. 28, as long as they are fully vaccinated.

Travellers choosing to take a rapid

antigen test must do so within 24 hours of boarding their flight or arriving at the land border. PCR tests must still be taken within 72 hours.

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Duclos said that children under the age of 12 who are not fully vaccinated will not be tested upon arrival and will no longer need to quarantine from activities such as school.

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While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invoked the Emergencies Act for the first time in Canadian history, Kamloops’ MP said he needs more time to digest the legislation before taking a position on the measure.

Trudeau made the announcement Monday afternoon, describing the blockades as illegal and not about peaceful protest. He said invoking the act is being done to curb pandemic protests and border blockades ongoing for weeks in response to COVID-19 mandates.

Trudeau said the measures being brought in will give police “more tools to restore order in places where public assemblies can constitute illegal and dangerous activities, such as blockades and occupations as seen in Ottawa, the Ambassador Bridge and elsewhere.”

He said these tools include more power to impose fines or imprisonment.

The government will use the act to force towing companies to remove big rigs and other vehicles blocking highways and other critical infrastructure, and establish zones where public assembly is not allowed, such as at airports and border crossings.

The act also gives government the ability to require banks to suspend or freeze accounts suspected of supporting the blockades, including those belonging to companies whose trucks are part of the convoy. Those trucking companies will also have their insurance suspended.

The act also forces crowdfunding platforms and cryptocurrencies to follow Canada’s anti-money laundering and terrorist financing laws.

The government will enable the RCMP to enforce municipal bylaws through the act, as well.

“We cannot and will not allow illegal and dangerous activities to continue,” Trudeau said, noting the scope of the measures will be time-limited and targeted to specific locations of the country.

He said they will be proportionate to the threats they are meant to address, adding the act does not involve bringing in the military.

This is the first time the Emergencies Act has been invoked since it came into force in 1988. It replaced the War Measures Act and has two key differences — invocation of the act must be reviewed

by Parliament and any temporary laws made under the act are still subject to the Canadian Charter of Right and Freedoms.

Parliament has seven days to decide whether to approve the government’s

move to invoke the emergency measures and Trudeau’s Liberal minority government will require help from the opposition. If the House and Senate vote to approve, the emergency measures are in effect for 30 days. If the motion is defeated, the Emergencies Act is revoked.

On Monday, New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh said his party would be willing to back the move if it means ending the protests.

Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Conservative MP Frank Caputo has not said whether he supports the government invoking the Emergencies Act. “Unfortunately, there is more to digest before I can give you a position on the Emergencies Act,” he told KTW via text message. “I am sorry that I cannot further comment, but will be sure to contact you when I can.”

Caputo previously told KTW he was reviewing the act more thoroughly and wants to consider the parameters of Trudeau’s proposal. Caputo also said he is considering what could justify enabling the Emergencies Act that can’t be done already under current laws.

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Flagging love for the Maple Leaf

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was 19 in 1986 and had recently flunked (slacked) my way out of my first year of college.

I had a pretty good idea of what I didn’t want to do with my life, but had no idea what I actually wanted to do (it would eventually take a few years to sort that out). With that, I decided I would explore what the world had to offer, which happened to be Australia because friends I knew raved about their hot summers with endless sandy beaches. And what Prairie boy who was used to -30 C winters and had never seen the ocean before wouldn’t want to spend time on a hot sandy beach?

Being a rookie adventurer, I was flying by the seat of my pants when it came to living the good life out of backpack. I was naive. I only obtained the backpack during a quick pit stop at an army surplus store in Edmonton on the way to the airport. Right before my flight, I transferred my belongings to the backpack from a garbage bag, into which I had stuffed them.

I bought myself a travel pack and I thought it was a sweet deal.

There were two packs in one — a suitcase-style, larger backpack and a small daypack, both of which zipped together to form one large, combined bag.

But it was cheap and poorly designed. It sagged when filled with all my stuff and relied heavily on my back for support, rather than my hips and shoulders.

It was the most uncomfortable backpack I’ve ever owned, but that’s for another story.

At the surplus store, I also

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picked up a few smallish Canadian flags. As green as I was on the travelling end of things, I knew it was customary for backpackers to fly their flag (except for many U.S. travellers, for some reason).

I didn’t have much time before I left, but it was a priority for me to get the Maple Leaf sewn onto my two packs in the few days following touchdown in Melbourne.

It seems that things always look a little smaller in the backdrop of a cavernous store. When the flag was finally sewn on my larger pack, I realized it was somewhat on the large size as it covered almost the whole bottom third of the bag.

Although slightly embarrassed, as a proud Canadian, I was undeterred. For six months, I wore (out) that flag on my pack. I had people stop me in the street and pick me up while hitchhiking, specifically because they saw that large Canadian flag.

Having caught the travel bug, I planned another longer trip to Europe in 1988. Being a grizzled veteran traveller (in my mind), I

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realized the importance of having a quality backpack that I could wear fully loaded for hours on end — and a new pack called for a new, beefier Canadian flag.

Not wanting to settle for something store-bought, I turned to my mom. She willingly and patiently stitched a needlepoint version of the Maple Leaf and sewed it onto my pack.

The flag was awesome and exactly what I was after — vibrant, durable and maybe a little larger than it needed to be, but once again I was ready to show the world who I was and where I was from.

My pride and reverence for our flag does not end with travel beyond our border. It surfaces every Canada Day in all the flags taped to windows, fluttering on lawns or on the throngs of people wearing their red and white as we celebrate who we are as a nation.

It surfaces in the smiles and joy on the faces of newly minted

Canadian citizens, immigrants who moved here in search of a better life.

It can be found during the national anthem played at local national and international sporting events, during Remembrance Day, when veterans past and present remind us they stand on guard for thee.

My pride and reverence surfaces in a jumbo-sized Maple Leaf floating around the crowd, having been smuggled into the closing ceremony of a recent Olympic Games, and in the Maple Leaf flying at Indigenous events and gatherings, honouring and respecting the very country that essentially upended and nearly wiped out their own nation of people.

I am somewhat saddened to see what the flag has come to represent in the past few years. It is obvious, as recent events indicate, the flag means different things to different people, but I have always held our flag in a place of esteem.

I never considered our flag to

specifically mean “freedom,” unlike the Americans, who fought the British to become a free and United States under one flag.

Canadians have always been free — a member of the Commonwealth, but free. We have fought for the freedom of others, but never our own.

I have also never worn or flown the Canadian flag as a show of support for a cause, never considered flying it upside down, never flown it in protest and never displayed it as a point of contention, resentment or anger.

I never took our Maple Leaf for granted. It represented me, my nationality, my country, my culture and, most of all, the pride I had in being Canadian.

In displaying the flag, I was keenly aware I was also representing Canada and knew other people who weren’t Canadian may be inclined to judge all Canadians by my actions. I wear and fly our Maple Leaf because I am proud of who I am, where I come from and who we all are as citizens of Canada.

My hope is that someday, maybe in the near future, we can once again come to see the Maple Leaf through the eyes of a naive 19-year-old backpacker just setting out to explore the world.

Chris Larouche is a 30-year resident of Kamloops, having moved here from Alberta in 1992.

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DEFENDING THE INDEFENSIBLE LIFESAVING SOCIETY SHOULD BE SOUGHT Editor: It was baffling to read that the City of Kamloops is planning on creating its own swim program in the wake of the Red Cross pulling back from swimming lessons.

Despite the perception in the article, the Red Cross isn’t leaving behind a vacuum in need of a custom program.

The organization has suggested transitioning to the Lifesaving Society and has provided guidance on easing that transition.

The city changing from a program that provides nationally recognized credentials to a custom local program that doesn’t yet exist will place our

children at a disadvantage and disincentivize lifeguard training.

What person would train as a lifeguard knowing their credentials wouldn’t be recognized outside of Kamloops?

What parent would want their child’s lessons to be based upon a program dashed together in six months, rather than one that is longstanding and respected.

I implore the city to reconsider and to adopt a nationally recognized program, rather than chasing the pipe dream of a bespoke, home-grown program.

Ross Penner Kamloops

Editor: I write this letter in utter despair, considering what is happening at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

Recently on his Facebook page, Kamloops Coun. Arjun Singh defended TNRD chair Ken Gillis, whose resignation has been called for by four directors due to the spending controversy and the fact a letter from a whistleblower sent to Gillis was never shown to the board.

The letter, sent to Gillis on Jan. 29, 2020 — detailed allegations against then-TNRD CAO Sukh Gill. Two weeks later, Gill left the regional district with a $520,000 severance package and a legal

agreement that his departure be deemed a “retirement.”

In his Facebook page, Singh also defended using public funds appropriately on meals “has a huge value for taxpayers, actually, in the sense that relationships built over breaking bread build better policy.”

I find Singh’s intellectual distance from reality mind-boggling.

As I mentioned in our Facebook exchange — and something he acknowledged — Singh is among the privileged, where a few hundred or thousand dollars on good food and wine doesn’t mean anything. For the vast majority of middle-class Canadians, such spending is unethical and irre-

sponsible. It reeks of a group of people who think it’s their right to spend the taxpayers’ money.

The entire blame has been placed on Gill. Did he eat all those meals by himself? I firmly believe the former CAO spent all that money because that was the culture at the TNRD. Singh also talked about the stress in lives of directors due to various factors. Who doesn’t have stress in their lives? We all do, but we don’t get to spend a copious amount of taxpayer dollars on meals, nor do we get to partake in a $9,000 champagne room in Whistler.

Darpan Sharma Kamloops

ONE MORE SOCIOPATH AMONG US Editor: Re: Gwynne Dyer’s World Watch column of Feb. 9 (‘The rise and decline of sociopathy among us’): Dyer has found quite a list of notables for character assas-

sination. I think there could be added to that list one more — himself. He has certainly proved his eligibility to join the club.

Barry Desmond Kamloops

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Managing the university’s finances

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t’s budget season at Thompson Rivers University, the time of year when TRU’s senior executive team, led by provost Donna Murnaghan, must propose how to allocate the dollars collected from government grants, tuition fees and other operating revenue. The final decision will be made by the board of governors in March.

TRU has an annual budget of nearly $240 million a year and the process for allocating those resources is no simple feat.

There are many schools and departments at TRU and most of them are growing. TRU is an enormously complex organization, employing nearly 2,000 people and serving more than 25,000 students every year.

In my experience, universities are full of people with great ideas, and most of those ideas require money. TRU is no different. As a result, the demand for resources usually outstrips the available sup-

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ply, meaning choices need to be made. Despite that, the budget approval process at TRU is largely a positive experience that affirms the priorities that are important to us — teaching, learning, research, and scholarly, artistic or professional work.

Individual departments or teams might be occasionally disappointed to see their projects or initiatives funded to levels less than they hoped, but seldom in TRU’s experience, as a growing university,

has the exercise required cuts.

Aside from 2020, when COVID19 roared through and forced many institutions to adopt short-term protective measures, TRU has not needed to look at reductions of service. To the contrary, our school generally posts significant budget surpluses every year (more on that in a little bit).

Our resources are always stretched because our hopes and plans are large. But our financial position and our budget options would be envied by many universities in other parts of Canada.

Education is not a business.

No one makes a profit from TRU’s activities. As a public institution, our job is to spend our money — efficiently and effectively — to create knowledge and learning opportunities for people. We must be accountable for the dollars we spend. The money is not our own.

It comes from students, many of whom have worked hard for years or borrowed against their futures so they can pursue a dream.

In recent years, fees paid by stu-

dents have been the single-largest source of revenue for TRU. We are substantially a student-funded institution. We also receive important, solid government funding — tax dollars entrusted to us by governments that understand the importance of education to the social good.

Managing our financial resources properly is a tremendous responsibility. The university’s finance team stewards our resources, ensuring that every dollar is appropriately spent, preserving a solid financial base for the future.

In B.C., universities are forbidden to run deficits. This means we cannot save in good years to spend in lean years.

We must make sure that, no matter what unforeseen events occur, we remain in the black every year while building a reserve for the future. Moreover, our capital funds (which pay for buildings, renovations and maintenance) also must come out of our operations. TRU’s practice is to see what the year-end results are before committing these

capital funds.

As a result, TRU (like most B.C. universities) runs surpluses every year, usually equivalent to five to eight per cent of our budget.

Beyond our operating budget, we also have separate pools of restricted (single-purpose) funds that can be spent only on scholarships or research. Many of these targeted funds come from donors.

While students and government fund our regular operations — they pay the salaries and keep the lights on — donors create special impact by providing extra funding and opportunities for students.

All of this together — students, government, capital, research, and donations — makes up the resources with which TRU works.

This year’s integrated strategic planning process will give TRU a new overview of how we commit all those resources to support our most important priorities. More on that in a future column.

Dr. Brett Fairbairn is the president and vice-chancellor of TRU. His email is president@tru.ca.

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Thompson-Nicola Regional District board chair Ken Gillis is defending his decision to withhold a whistleblower letter from the regional district board until December 2021, citing whistleblower protection.

In a statement released to media on Monday, following a special closed board meeting — and as four directors have publicly called for Gillis’ resignation — Gillis said he “will not apologize for protecting the identity and information of someone who came to me, and to me alone, in the strictest confidence.

“And I fully intend to complete my term as chair of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board,” he said in the written statement.

Gillis said the letter was addressed to him personally

and not the board. He said he was also told by the letter writer it was “for your eyes only.”

“The writer made it clear that was the specific condition upon which the information was being provided,” Gillis said.

“The whistleblower did not say why. However, one can understand this person fearing that, if the letter were provided to the board, it would be leaked.”

Gillis further stated he was “disappointed” the letter was leaked after it went to the board in December 2021.

KTW has obtained that letter, but has not published it in full for legal reasons. Many of the allegations in the letter relate to financial issues connected with former CAO Sukh Gill, a number of which have been reported on

by KTW. Gillis said a reason whistleblowers seek confidentiality and protection is that not every piece of information provided is provable.

“If the information or their identity is revealed in the meantime, it can expose the person and the organization to serious repercussions, including legal liability,” Gillis’ statement reads.

“This is not good for anyone, including the taxpayers.”

KTW called and emailed Gillis, asking why the letter could not have been shared with the board without revealing the source of the letter.

Gillis has not yet returned this newspaper’s call or email inquiry. In fact, Gillis has not returned a call from KTW since Feb. 1 — the day before KTW published a story detailing Gillis’ withholding of the whistleblower letter from the board and the day before Bonaparte Plateau’s Sally Watson became first director to publicly call for him to step down as board chair.

Gillis has spoken with other media outlets since Feb. 1. On Tuesday, he told Radio NL that, in an in-camera meeting, he

voted in favour of sending Gill away with the half-milliondollar payout even after reading the allegations against Gill in the letter.

Watson noted the detailed whistleblower letter — 12 pages long, from a senior TNRD manager and which includes dates and additional resources to corroborate claims — could have been grounds for dismissal of Gill with cause.

The TNRD gave Gill a severance package valued at $520,000 on his way out the door. Gill departed the regional district in February 2020 with an agreement to call his departure a “retirement.” His departure came two weeks after the letter was sent to Gillis.

Since Watson’s call for Gillis to resign, three other directors — Kamloops Coun. Dale Bass, Blue Sky Country director Steven Rice and Cache Creek Mayor Santo Talarico — have also called for him to step down.

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red Baxter has lived downtown amongst the trains for nearly three decades. Lately, however, increased rail traffic has led to noise around the clock.

Engines idle nearby and whistling, measuring up to 100 decibels (equivalent to listening to music through headphones or a snowmobile at full blast), lasts about a minute and occurs every two hours through the night. Twelve-hundred residents from Third Avenue to 10th Avenue are impacted by the noise — and they’ve had enough.

Baxter, who is also strata council president for KAS1409, at 763 Front St. near Pioneer Park, said rail traffic was “tolerable” until Canadian National Railway obtained a contract in 2019 to move coal from the Kootenays to the Lower Mainland, including through downtown Kamloops.

Since April 2021, coal trains in excess of two kilometres have added to train traffic. CN manager of public affairs Tyler Banick told KTW via email that Lorne Street residents between Seventh and Eighth avenues would notice CN train traffic increase by “up to eight trains per day.”

“It is the advent of the coal train contract and the coal trains that go with it that changed our lives down here,” Baxter said, noting use of nearby tracks has changed significantly over time and arguing the railway company has an “obligation” to mitigate impact.

Baxter contacted CN about the noise, requesting a sound attenuation barrier be installed to protect the strata development. Such a barrier (which appears to be a large concrete-stone wall) was installed in two locations down the road on Lorne Street, including behind Riverside Small Animal Hospital and near the former Jack Gregson Trail between Valleyview and downtown.

Banick, however, said the barriers were installed by another railway company, Canadian Pacific Railway. Emails between Baxter and the city confirmed the city did not fund the barriers.

Banick said CP was required to add fencing, due to a change in infrastructure — which is not

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“On the CN ROW [right of way], no changes of infrastructure have occurred … The reasons were for idling trains, which your location is not a stopping point for. My understanding is we have met our regulatory obligations,” Banick wrote.

Baxter said it absolved the company from having to conduct a noise study and make improvements to alleviate any issues.

Banick then deferred to the whistle cessation process, which he called “municipality-led.”

The Canadian Rail Operating Rules requires all trains to whistle whenever they approach a public grade crossing, but Transport Canada outlines a process municipalities can take to request exemption. A letter from residents was sent to the city on Dec. 15, 2021, requesting action on the whistlecessation issue. A petition, which to date has garnered 140 signatures, was also submitted.

“We’re asking them [the city] to lead the process because that’s the way it has to be,” Baxter said.

The city’s development director, Marvin Kwiatkowski, recently detailed the process to council and put forward the $1.2-million community funding request to upgrade the Seventh Avenue rail crossing, which would include warning lights, bell units, fencing and road realignment in order to satisfy requirements to pursue whistle cessation. The city hired an engineer last year to examine scope of the work. In addition, the city said it would need to acquire land and get approval from Transport Canada and CN Rail.

Mayor Ken Christian has questioned whether whistle cessation would solve the whole problem.

Council will make its decision in April.

Meanwhile, questions remain about why Kamloops residents should be both negatively impacted and also on the hook financially to provide a fix when CN is benefiting financially from the coal shipping contract. According to CN’s publicly available financial statements, the rail company made $658 million more in revenues in 2021, when the new coal contract started, compared to 2020.

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The Canadian Rail Operating Rules requires all trains to whistle whenever they approach a public grade crossing, but Transport Canada outlines a process municipalities can take to request exemption. A letter from residents was sent to the city on Dec. 15, 2021, requesting action on the whistle-cessation issue.

A petition, which to date has garnered 140 signatures, was also submitted.

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That increase in revenues is six times that of the City of Kamloops’ total revenues.

In fact, CN pulled in a total of $14.5 billion in 2021 from its industrial enterprise, compared to the city’s $119 million collected from Kamloops taxpayers.

CN Rail was asked if it should not fully fund a sound attenuation barrier and upgrades to the rail crossing at Seventh Avenue in Kamloops in order to facilitate elimination of noise and train whistling negatively impacting some 1,200 residents.

It was also asked if it could not afford to spend $1.2 million in rail crossing upgrades in Kamloops, considering profits from its new coal contract.

CN was also asked what benefit, apart from local jobs, Kamloops sees from the rail company. Other industrial initiatives, including the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, have included community benefits agreements, such as

Lorne Street resident Fred Baxter expects more rail traffic to accompany residential growth downtown.

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funding to the city and a new park planned near Kamloops Airport.

CN Rail declined a KTW interview request and questions were required to be submitted via email. CN spokesperson Jonathan Abecassis instead provided KTW an explanation about Transport Canada requirements, including the whistle cessation process.

Baxter said his repeated requests to meet with someone from CN in person were also

declined and communication occurred via phone or through email. He would still like to sit down with representatives from CN and the city to hash out solutions.

KTW reviewed a recent email chain between the city and Baxter’s partner, Klare Radloff, discussing the rail crossing on Seventh Avenue.

Radloff wrote to Mayor Christian, stating that, when the coal contract was awarded to CN,

a number of upgrades took place, including a level crossing signal on Lorne Street, flashing light signals close to the entrances to Buzz’s Autobody (at 789 Lorne St.) and noise attenuation barriers in two locations on Lorne Street.

Christian said CP invested in the Lorne Street crossing with a “view that the Front Street crossing would be closed.”

“Not an idea I would support as, you point out, that is the major access to Pioneer Park,” Christian wrote.

City CAO David Trawin said the current crossing at Seventh Avenue meets Transport Canada standards and the community request to upgrade the crossing and facilitate train whistle cessation would go to supplemental budget discussions.

When asked if the city paid for any of the upgrades, the city’s transportation manager, Purvez Irani, wrote: “No, city did not pay for the upgrades. The rail company paid for the upgrades.”

Another whistle cessation process went before council in

2018 for an area in Rayleigh. At the time, Kwiatkowski spoke about safety improvements to the Palmer Forsyth Road crossing and told council: “That work was done, it’s been a couple years already, that work was done primarily by CNR, which would be the case moving forward. Just to let you know, there wasn’t a big outlay from the city.”

Baxter said residents are prepared to complain to the Transportation Board that they have not been satisfied with negotiations with CN. For them, Baxter said, it is not simply a nuisance issue, but also one related to health due to being awoken every two hours through the night by train noise.

Meanwhile, Baxter said residents of the new Lorne Street residential development, the Marquess of Lorne, are among those who have signed the petition.

Kwiatkowski said since that development was built, the city adopted development-rail proximity guidelines as part of its new zoning bylaw.

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Faculty at Thompson Rivers University have expressed their lack of confidence in two university leaders following a vote held in late January.

TRU Faculty Association (TRUFA) president Tara Lyster said 81 per cent of faculty who participated in the vote said they did not have confidence in university president Brett Fairbairn and 83 per cent did not have con-

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Of the 311 TRUFA members, 56 per cent took part.

“Moving forward, I think we need to address that. I think we need to address what the concerns are and what actions can be taken,” Lyster said.

While the focal point of many grievances is the handling of the ongoing investigation into two senior university administrators, Lyster said that is not the only issue.

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Among other issues Lyster noted were how the university handled its communications with faculty regarding the return to campus following pandemicrelated changes and clarity as to who is leading certain departments.

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The university has responded to the allegations against the two senior administrators in two ways: a board of governorsled investigation and a management response, which so far has entailed the hiring of an outside human resources firm called The Neutral Zone, as well as an HR consultant with post-secondary experience.

In February of 2021, a complaint from a number of current and former TRU employees was sent to the board, alleging Matt Milovick (the university’s vice-president of finance and administration) and Larry Phillips (the university’s former associate vice-president of people and culture, who left TRU in December) engaged in behaviour related to misogyny, racism and bullying.

TRU president Brett Fairbairn said he was not surprised by the result of the confidence vote and acknowledged that it is a “difficult time” for the university.

“These are things that happen and it’s not so much the vote that concerns me,” Fairbairn told KTW. “What I’m really concerned about are the feelings and the concerns of the faculty members themselves that are reflected in all of this.”

Other measures taken following the complaints include leadership development programs for all managers and mandatory anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training for all employees.

“What will come next is really a broad engagement with all of our employees — not just to talk about individual concerns, but to collect their thoughts about how to improve our workplace culture,” Fairbairn said.

While Fairbairn did not provide a timeline for that consultation, another matter may cloud the discussion between the two groups beforehand.

At the end of March, the collective agreements are set to expire for both faculty under TRUFA and support workers who are orga-

nized under the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

While Lyster said the confidence vote was separate from bargaining, Fairbairn indicated it might have been a factor.

“A non-confidence vote by a faculty union isn’t a part of the university governance,” he said. “It has no specific consequences. It’s also not the first one we’ve had at TRU.” In 2016, the same percentage of faculty (81 per cent) expressed no confidence in the university’s senior administration, citing poor leadership and a lack of respect for faculty input.

“That’s two collective bargaining periods ago and it was also during bargaining,” Fairbairn said.

At that point, the two parties had been bargaining for more than a year.

However, Lyster insisted the vote and its results are separate from upcoming bargaining.

“There’s many pieces to this and it’s not just about the investigation. There’s more concerns than that,” she said.

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A fire at Memorial Arena downtown has been deemed suspicious, but investigators don’t believe it was the work of an arsonist.

Kamloops Fire Rescue responded to the fire, which erupted underneath a staircase and deck at the east end of the arena, at 1:22 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13, with four fire trucks and knocked down the medium-sized blaze, which sent a plume of smoke into the sky.

Fire investigator Ray Webster told KTW the fire appears to have damaged the deck and power pole connecting to the building and scorched some of the outside of the facility.

Webster, however, said the fire did not make it inside the arena.“It started at the bottom of the deck supports,” Webster said. “There’s too much debris down there to know exactly what caused it.”

Kamloops RCMP, which provided traffic control on Victoria Street and Lansdowne Avenue, are also investigating.

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Webster said the fire did not make it inside the area and appears to have damaged the deck and power pole connecting to the building and scorched some of the outside of the facility. There were no reported injuries, according to Webster.

Memorial Arena is being transitioned back to its original use as a rink after acting as a temporary 50-bed shelter for the homeless since May 2020.

The shelter has been operated by the Kamloops chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

Webster said the CMHA still has control of the building, but he is not aware if anyone was still using it as a shelter when the fire erupted. Individuals housed at the arena are being moved to Merit Place in Sahali — the former Greyhound bus depot — which opened last week with a 50-bed capacity.

CMHA executive director Alfred Achoba told KTW there were 19 residents still living at the arena as well as and four staff members when the fire

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occurred. He said everyone was accounted for and there were no injuries as a result of the fire.

Achoba said they are not sure what caused the fire, which affected a portion of the roof, the staircase and a door to the side of the building.

As of Monday, all people have been moved out of the arena, Achoba said, adding they still have some housekeeping and belongings to take once they have access to the building again.

He said the CMHA will be moved out

MULTIPLE FIRES CONCERNING FOR KFR The early-morning fire at Memorial Arena on Sunday was the fifth structure fire in the last 16 days to which KFR has responded, most of which have been in abandoned buildings.

On Jan. 28, crews put out a fire that broke out in a vacant house on Fifth Avenue, between Battle and Nicola streets, that was set for demolition as part of the City Gardens project.

On Feb. 4, at about 7 p.m., KFR made short work of a fire that erupted in an abandoned building at the former Red Sea Auto dealership lot at 156 Tranquille Rd. in North Kamloops.

Hours later, at about 2 a.m. on Feb. 5, another empty home set for demolition as part of the City Gardens project downtown burst into flames, this time at the corner of Nicola and Fourth.

A small fire was also extinguished quickly by firefighters in the vacant former Montana’s restaurant at 1055 Hillside Drive in Southgate on Feb. 8.

Webster said the cause of all the fires is human activity, but no sources of ignition were determined.

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Kelson Group has increased security following fires that broke out in two vacant houses in the block between on Nicola and Battle streets and Fourth and Fifth avenues, houses that were set for demolition as part of the City Gardens residential development project.

In the early-morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 5, flames erupted in a vacant home at the corner of Nicola and Fourth, across from St. Paul’s Cathedral.

The blaze in the twostorey house with a large front porch that swung around back was one of two attended to by firefighters that weekend.

Another fire on Friday evening (Feb. 4) was douses at the former Red Sea Auto dealership lot at 156 Tranquille Rd. in North Kamloops.

On Jan. 28, there was also a fire in a vacant house on Fifth Avenue, between Battle and Nicola streets.

Kelson Group vicepresident Kelly Fawcett said the developer already had security in place for the downtown development location.

However, he said site fencing has since been added around the private property to prevent people from trespassing and security has increased from periodic property checks by staff to full-time overnight surveillance.

“It just wasn’t enough,” Fawcett said. “People are

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People are coming in and trying to break into things.”

Big Horn Security started full-time onsite after the fire. Security will be in place for as long as there is possibility for people to break into the vacant homes, Fawcett said.

“If there are houses standing, there will be evening security,” he said.

Fawcett said demolition is expected to be completed in two months. He said two houses are still occupied.

An excavation permit is expected in March or April and construction of the large underground parkade will follow shortly afterward.

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Kamloops resident Angela Bigg brought the memory of her son with her to a protest calling for decriminalization and safe supply of drugs on Thursday morning (Feb. 10) amidst B.C.’s worsening overdose crisis.

From thin white string around Bigg’s neck hung a poster, pasted with photographs of her son, Casey, during his youth.

Alongside those were stickers that spelled out “I Miss You” and a handwritten message Bigg had for her son. Casey, 37, was one of 60 people who died in Kamloops in 2020 from a fatal drug overdose.

In 2021, that number increased to the highest-ever 77 deaths, according to statistics released by the provincial government last week. They were among a record 2,224 people across B.C. who died from illicit

drug overdoses in 2021.

Bigg said her son sought assistance for his addiction, but couldn’t get admitted to Phoenix Centre due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“We did everything we could to get him in to something [treatment program], but we couldn’t,” she told KTW. When he died 16 months ago, Casey had been clean for two weeks, but was in pain and struggling. Bigg said he slipped up and used behind a local Tim Hortons, where he was found brain-dead. She said doctors told her, while her son was on life support, that he overdosed from a mix of fentanyl and crystal meth.

“He was a good man,” an emotional Bigg said.

Last Thursday, two groups of protesters, associated with The Loop drop-in centre and Moms Stop The Harm, rallied outside the offices of Kamloops MLAs Peter Milobar (in the 600-

Moms Stop the Harm supporters Stefanie Elliott (left), Emily Wasilina, Angela Bigg, Mick Sandy and Melody Gobkes stand outside KamloopsNorth Thompson MLA Peter Milobar’s constituency office.

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block of Tranquille Road) and Todd Stone (in the 400-block of Victoria Street).

The rallies involved a “diedown” display, in which the protesters lay on the ground for 77 seconds — one second for each life lost to illicit drug overdoses in Kamloops last year.

About 10 people took part in the Tranquille Road demonstration, waving signs and using a bullhorn to shout slogans supporting safe supply.

Milobar’s office was closed.

Proponents of a safe illicit drugs supply say it can help prevent overdose deaths by providing access to clean, government-regulated substances as an alternative to the toxic illegal street supply, known to contain fentanyl, which is causing more than 80 per cent of deaths.

Mick Sandy, a local advocate associated with The Loop, led the North Kamloops protest.

“We need action,” Sandy said is his message to his local MLAs. “We need true, legitimate

safe supply now so we can stop having these preventable deaths at an exponential rate.”

An average of 6.1 people per day in B.C. died from drug overdose deaths in 2021.

Kamloops had a rate of about six to seven people a month who lost their lives.

“The lack of action, at this point, is negligent,” Sandy said.

“There are evidence-based and research supported methods to assist these people that we are not acting on.”

Along with a call for a safe drug supply, those demonstrating are also urging the provincial government to increase treatment beds and pressure Ottawa on decriminalizing the simple possession of hard drugs.

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B.C., Kamloops set grim record for OD deaths in 2021 KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

As was expected last fall, when statistics showed the grim trend, Kamloops and the rest of the province recorded the deadliest year on record in 2021 amidst the opioid crisis.

And the increased number of deaths has led the province’s chief coroner to once again call for a safe, regulated drug supply for users.

According to data for 2021, released by the provincial government on Wednesday, Feb, 9, a record 2,224 people in B.C. died as a result of illicit drug overdoses, including an unprecedented 77 in Kamloops.

The record number of deaths in 2021 across B.C. and in Kamloops are each more than 25 per cent in excess of the previous yearly high for such deaths.

That occurred in 2020, when 60 people in Kamloops and 1,767 people across the province lost their lives to fatal overdoses.

“Over the past seven years, our province has experienced a devastating

loss of life due to a toxic illicit drug supply,” B.C. chief coroner Lisa Lapointe said in a release.

She said the public health emergency — which was declared in April 2016 — shows no sign of abating, noting that over the past seven years, the rate of death due to illicit drug toxicity in B.C. has risen by more than 400 per cent.

Lapointe said drug toxicity is now second only to cancers in the province for potential years of life lost.

“We cannot simply hope that things will improve,” Lapointe said.

“It is long past time to end the chaos and devastation in our communities resulting from the flourishing illicit drug market and to ensure, on an urgent basis, access across the province to a safe, reliable regulated drug supply.”

The last two months of 2021 brought the largest number of suspected illicit drug deaths ever recorded in the province, with 210 deaths in November and an additional 215 in December, according to the BC Coroners Office.

In Kamloops, there were 17 fatal overdoses during the last two months

of the year.

In 2021, Kamloops had the sixthmost fatal drug overdoses of any city in B.C, trailing Vancouver (524), Surrey, (281), Victoria (126), Abbotsford (86) and Burnaby (78). Kamloops’s 77 deaths were also more than Kelowna (73) and Langley (56), communities with the seventh- and eighth-most deaths.

Kamloops has the smallest population of all eight communities.

The 2,224 deaths provincewide equate to an average of 6.1 lives lost every day.

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With 2,700 surgeries postponed over a four-week period beginning Jan. 19, Interior Health is hoping to resume the procedures soon.

In a media conference last week, Interior Health CEO Susan Brown said hospitals have been hit with a mixed challenge of public health decisions relating to COVID-19, staffing shortages and mass illness.

While she hopes the problem has peaked, Brown noted there has been an average of 800 staff away per day across the health authority, a third of which are attributed

to the Omicron variant.

In addition, Brown said, the public health order on mandatory vaccinations for health-care workers led to Interior Health losing a number of staffers in a short period of time.

“It involved a significant portion of our staff,” Brown said, noting about 800 healthcare workers across the health authority decided against getting vaccinated and are no longer employed.

“It’s really sad we had to lose those people,” Brown said, adding that the vaccination mandate is essential for patient and staff safety.

She said IH has been hit harder than other health authorities with respect to staff loss

due to the vaccination mandate.

As the 2,700 surgeries are postponed, Brown noted another 2,800 urgent procedures will be done during that fourweek span.

And, despite the surgery postponements, Brown said IH has completed 13 per cent more surgeries so far this year than in 2021.

Brown said those who have had surgeries postponed will have their procedures prioritized as soon as Interior Health is able to resume work in the operating rooms.

Noting recent decisions to close or reduce services in rural areas, including Barriere and Ashcroft, Brown said the health authority is “aggressively

recruiting” not only health-care workers, but also employees for positions in other areas, including human resources, information technology and finance.

“All these people are needed to make the system run,” she said.

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Brown acknowledged that the health authority has advised its employees to not display health-care identification or other indicators of their profession while out in public, to reduce the possibility of conflict with those opposed to the public health orders.

Vancouver Coastal Health gave its employees the same advice in recent weeks as convoys against vaccine mandates continue to be organized in the Lower Mainland.

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With Red Cross leaving the water, City of Kamloops to create swimming lessons program COUNCIL HAS INCLUDED THE PROGRAM IN THIS YEAR’S PROVISIONAL BUDGET, WITH FINAL APPROVAL COINCIDING WITH ADOPTION OF THE 2022 BUDGET IN APRIL JESSICA WALLACE

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As the Canadian Red Cross winds down swimming lessons, the City of Kamloops will jump in the water and fill the gap.

On Tuesday, Feb. 8, council heard during a budget meeting that the Red Cross will no longer offer swimming lessons, focusing instead on humanitarian work, such as disaster relief and other initiatives.

The Red Cross will wrap up its swimming lessons at the end of the year and the city’s recreation manager, Barbara Berger, said if no other program is secured, a swimming curriculum will not be available by September.

Council then voted unanimously in favour of including in this year’s provisional budget $110,000 for the city to develop and staff an in-house swimming lessons program by the end of the year. The program will cost $75,000 annually thereafter. Wages will be funded via taxation and supplies will be covered by the city’s gaming reserve.

With the shift in Red Cross programming impacting communities across the country, there was some discussion at council about whether the city should collaborate with others

similarly affected. Coun.

Arjun Singh called it a “no-brainer” to work with other governments across the province.

Berger, however, said the city wants to create its own swimming lessons program due to ongoing costs related to external programs, a desire to customize curriculum for river swimming and plans to train and attract lifeguards.

Berger said the city has experienced lifeguard shortages during the pandemic and cost to train is a barrier. Council also heard smaller communities in the region could benefit

from the city’s program and be charged to access Kamloops’ swimming lessons.

Berger also described swimming lessons as a significant revenue source for the city’s pool operations. The new curriculum is expected to be assessed after three years.

Items approved for the provisional budget are among those that council has confirmed it wants included and usually get finalized when the city’s final budget is adopted in April. Items in the supplemental budget are those still being considered by council.

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Threads, who have watched over us through it all, while board members over the years contributed their vision, time and energy to ensure St. Andrews on the Square continued in our hearts as part of our community And a flowery thank you to Dawn House and her team, who make the beautiful gardens a perfect complement to the building.

There were also myriad vendors and crafters who annually contributed to our fundraising. Bernice Mitchell and Erica Formanski have been a driving force for many years, creating wonderful events and successful fundraisers.

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We envision new projects and look forward to helping create and support the values of a stronger, vibrant and visible heritage sector for Kamloops.

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Kamloops Museum and Archives has received a funding boost of more than $91,000 from a pair of 2021 grants.

The money will be used to develop exhibitions, education initiatives, public engagement, collaborative partnerships and the shared guardianship of collection and conservation of artifacts and archival materials, a City of Kamloops press release stated.

“We look forward to continuing to build and reflect on achievements and to develop programming and exhibitions that are accessible to all,” said Julia Cyr, museum archives supervisor.

The museum received $41,500 from British Columbia Arts Council Operating Assistance for museums and Indigenous cultural centres, and $50,497 from the Department of Canadian Heritage and Government of Canada.

Kamloops-based BCLC seeking new president/CEO THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN WITHOUT A PERMANENT PRESIDENT AND CEO SINCE FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO JIM LIGHTBODY TOOK MEDICAL LEAVE IN SEPTEMBER 2019 FOR CANCER TREATMENT A new boss is being sought for Kamloops-based the BC Lottery Corporation.

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“Not really,” he said. “It’s a personal space thing, maybe.

But around here, there’s close people. Like, everybody in the community, they see me out and about, they still want to come talk to me, see what I’m up to. With friends and family, you always feel loved. But it’s always nice getting a random text out of nowhere from someone, just asking how you’re doing, saying they’re thinking about you.”

Kamloops and its Blazers will remind Sopotyk of his place in their hearts on Friday.

“Everything is getting easier and easier,” Sopotyk said. “It’s been a process, a long year, but now I’m on the right track. I can’t thank people enough for everything.”

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yrell Sopotyk is doing his best to prepare for an emotional welcome-back moment.

Sopotyk, the former Blazers’ forward who was paralyzed from the waist down in a snowboarding accident in January of 2021 — will take part in a ceremonial puck-drop on Friday, Feb. 18, when Kamloops plays host to the Everett Silvertips.

The game will begin at 7 p.m. at Sandman Centre.

“It’ll be crazy. It’ll be hard,” said Sopotyk, who spoke to KTW on Tuesday from his home in Aberdeen, Sask. “You look at the support. Even last game, someone had a poster and it was about me — ‘Thinking about you always.’”

Hockey fans across the world contributed to a GoFundMe account, offering more than just hopes and prayers for Sopotyk, who would have been toiling in his 20-year-old season in 20212022 if not for the life-altering event.

Nearly $200,000 was raised, money that has helped the family with wheelchair costs, renovations at home — including the addition of a lift — and vehicle modifications that have Sopotyk back on the road.

“I might have told you this, but the first time I looked at that [fund], it brought me to tears, realizing the support behind me, everyone that was following my journey,” Sopotyk said.

“What I realized in hospital

ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW FILE Kyrell Sopotyk skates for the Kamloops Blazers on March 4, 2020, at Sandman Centre. The tilt turned out to be the secondlast home game of Sopotyk’s WHL career. The pandemic wiped out the end of the 2019-2020 season and Sopotyk was paralyed in January of 2021 in a snowboarding accident near North Battleford, Sask., before the start of the hub season.

is this is the new life. You can’t change the past. You’ve just got to move forward. You have your good and your bad days, but for the most part, it’s positive.”

Sopotyk has experimented with a host of sports since his release from hospital on April 1, 2021, and two in particular — wheelchair basketball and wheelchair racing — have him looking forward to a future in athletics.

“I have goals in sports,” said Sopotyk, noting he is aiming to compete in wheelchair racing at the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games. “This is the new normal, this new life I’m living. I’m the best I’m going

to be. I’m completely independent.”

The visit to Kamloops on Friday, his first since the accident, will not be easy.

“That was the first thing out of his mouth, his hockey, that he would never skate again,” Lori Sopotyk, Kyrell’s mom, told KTW last March. “And he felt like he had let everyone down.”

Watching hockey, the game he loves and hoped to play professionally, can be a challenge.

“I would say it’s hard,” said Sopotyk, noting he follows the Blazers closely online. “Even if I watch other hockey games, even if it’s in a small-town rink, watching minor hockey, it is

tough. I really do miss it.”

Daylan Kuefler, enjoying a breakout season in his 19-yearold campaign, is Sopotyk’s closest friend on the current Blazers’ roster. Kuefler made the trip to Saskatchewan last summer for a week-long visit with Sopotyk.

Calgary Flames’ prospect and former Blazers’ captain Connor Zary remains in close contact with his best pal, Sopotyk, who has plans to attend university, perhaps this fall, but is not yet settled on a career path.

The initial surge of text messages and calls has subsided, but Sopotyk said he has never felt forgotten.

JERSEY AUCTION The Blazers will wear signed No. 12 Sopotyk practice jerseys during pre-game warmup on Friday.

They will then be sold during an online auction that will run to March 14. Net proceeds will be given to a charity of Sopotyk’s choice.

Before Friday’s game, the Blazers will play host to the Victoria Royals (12-28-4-1) on Wednesday (Feb. 16), a 7 p.m. start at Sandman Centre.

Kamloops (33-12-1-0) is second in Western Conference standings, five points behind the Everett (33-7-2-4).

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Asher Mayan logged a grand total of 33 minutes in his rookie season for the TRU WolfPack men’s basketball team, the 20192020 campaign.

The secondyear forward from Langley bagged a career-high 33 points last Thursday and finished the contest — a 94-87 loss to the nation’s eighth-ranked men’s university basketball team,

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the Victoria Vikes — with 478 minutes under his belt this season.

Examples of growth on the team, which is composed mostly of first- and second-year players and features no fourth- or fifthyear athletes, has Mayan and the WolfPack (4-11) encouraged about the future.

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playing a lot of quality teams,” said Mayan, a 6-foot-5 forward who graduated from Langley Christian School.

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The WolfPack have three games remaining on their regularseason schedule, including the home-court finale on Wednesday, when the Trinity Western Spartans (7-9) of Langley come to town.

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“We didn’t come into this season with huge expectations, especially with the young guys we have. I feel good about next year.”

Meanwhile, the WolfPack women’s basketball team wrapped its regular season last weekend with a pair of defeats on the road.

The UBC Thunderbirds vanquished TRU 80-35 in Vancouver on Saturday, a night after the hometown Vikes bounced the Pack 81-56.

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Mayan said. “I think we’re all just happy to be back after the COVID year, not being able to play.

“A lot of that year was spent working and improving our team chemistry and I think it paid off for a lot of us.”

TRU will wrap the regularseason slate with road games against Victoria and UBC and take part in the 17-team playoff tournament that is scheduled to run from March 3 to March 5 in Calgary.

“We know that if we keep improving, next year we can turn some of those close losses into wins,”

Matches against the Fraser Valley Cascades of Abbotsford carried extra weight for the TRU WolfPack men’s volleyball team.

“I’m not going to lie, it was personal with some of those guys,” WolfPack bench boss Pat Hennelly told KTW. “We were staring across the net at guys who were part of our program for various amounts of time. There is someone who has basically rejected your team and went to another school. They wanted to have a good showing.”

The Pack (5-9) rattled off three wins over the hometown Cascades (0-12) earlier this month and earned a five-set victory over Fraser Valley last Wednesday at the TCC.

Former Canada West rookie of the year Nimo Benne, top B.C. high school recruit Jonas Van Huizen and Ryan Adams are the former TRU athletes who now toil for Fraser Valley.

Benne was fantastic for the Cascades on Wednesday, with 19 kills on 33 swings and three service aces. He posted a match-high 23 points.

Van Huizen racked up a match-high 44 assists on Wednesday.

“It got a little chippy on Sunday,” Hennelly said. “You’re starting to build that rivalry.

“As a program, we talked about how it’s a volleyball weekend first, it’s playoff picture for us

and them, as well. We’re both at the bottom of the standings. When you can beat the team you’re chasing or that’s chasing you, that makes it almost a double win.”

Anton Napolitano, who tallied 17 points for the Pack on Wednesday, was named Canada West player of the week for the period ending Sunday, Feb. 6.

The education major from Melbourne, Australia, recorded 20 kills, 51 assists, seven blocks, 33 digs and six service aces in three weekend wins over the hometown Cascades.

“It’s nice to be recognized, but I don’t want it to overshadow what we did as a team,” Napolitano said. “The guys who came in did just as much, if not more, for the team, especially the younger guys.

“It was a good team

effort. It was unreal.”

The Trinity Western Spartans (12-0) of Langley, the No. 1-ranked men’s university volleyball team in the country, brought TRU back to earth last weekend, posting a straightsets win on Friday and a four-set victory on Saturday.

“I couldn’t be more proud of a group of guys,” Hennelly told TRU Sports Information on Saturday. “That’s their sixth game in nine nights and they battled the top team in the country.”

Trinity (11-1) swept TRU (1-13) in women’s volleyball play last weekend at the TCC. Both WolfPack volleyball teams will wrap the regular season with matches against the visiting UBC Thunderbirds of Vancouver on Feb. 25 and Feb. 26.

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Big Line more creative than name suggests MARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

Drew Englot, Daylan Kuefler, Reese Belton and Kamloops Blazers’ head coach Shaun Clouston get zero marks for creativity.

Post-game interviews following a 6-1 trouncing of the Tri-City Americans on Friday at Sandman Centre revealed the top candidate in the search for a name for the club’s third line, which features 6-foot-2 Englot at centre, flanked by 6-foot-1 Kuefler on his left and 6-foot-2 Belton on his right.

“We usually call it, ‘The Big Line,” Englot said.

Added Belton: “I’ve heard, ‘The Big Line.’ Other than that, nothing really. Mainly, The Big Line.”

Kuefler: “Yeah, The Big Line.

That came from Cluey. He’d say, ‘The Big Line is up next.’”

The Big Line should not be trusted with club marketing duties. It has talent — not just

ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Drew Englot (from left), Mats Lindgren, Reese Belton and Daylan Kuefler celebrate a goal at Sandman Centre.

size — worth advertising.

Kuefler, a 191-pound left shot from Stettler, Alta., showed up for the 2021-2022 season peacocking improved vision, hands and goal-scoring touch. He has 23 goals and 34 points in 45 games.

“Kuefs, what a story that’s been,” Clouston said of the forward who was essentially picked by Blazers’ part-owner

Shane Doan in Round 10 of the 2017 WHL Prospects Draft. “Just about didn’t make our team at 17. Here, at 19, he’s got 20-plus goals. He just keeps getting better. He really gets to the net. Not a ton of guys love doing that any more. He’s a bit of a throwback.”

Belton, a 202-pound right shot from Winnipeg, has offensive upside, playmaking ability that has flashed periodically,

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but not consistently enough for him to break into a top-six role.

“He had fairly high expectations,” Clouston said of Belton, who has nine goals and 24 points in 42 games this season.

“Up until this year, I know he was a little bit disappointed. He wanted to be able to contribute more. He’s a big part of that. The three of them together, there’s some size, speed, skill and grit.”

The Blazers acquired Englot at the WHL trade deadline on Jan. 17 with the intention of playing him between Kuefler and Belton.

Creativity is not Englot’s thing.

He is a self-proclaimed farm boy from Candiac, Sask., and workmanlike physicality — blue-collared bigness — is his greatest gift to The Big Line.

“I’m a two-way player who likes to backcheck, forecheck and all-around just keeps it simple and likes to lay the bod’ out there,” Englot said.

Bod-laying, however, is not his sole gift to the sizeable trio.

“Drew is not only a big, strong player — he’s got a great personality,” Clouston said. “He loves the game. He’s been a real presence for us.”

Englot revealed some of that Candiac charm when asked about the population of his hometown.

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D

o you ever drive through the Southern Interior and admire the landscape of the valley, looking at the layers of stratigraphy in the steep drops cut into the hills along the rivers?

Every layer on those hills tells a story and can even help associate a depth in the ground with a place in time.

The latest major glacial period, the Fraser Glaciation, began prior to 25,000 Before Present (BP, with present being 1950), reached its maximum extent about 19,000 to 15,000 BP, and ended with rapid ice melting and evaporation around 14,500 BP. During this melting, the Cordilleran Ice Sheet covering British Columbia broke into several large masses, which became stranded in lower areas of the Interior.

Movement of the melting glaciers left behind landforms such as drumlins, which indicate the direction of flow. The glaciers cut into river valleys, incising steep ravines and molding undulating landscapes, while depositing glacial till as they moved and melted.

This glacial till is composed of unsorted rocks ranging from small pebbles to large boulders and soils such as sand or clay.

This sediment layer is important in the archaeological procedure.

We know the Southern Interior was under an ice sheet for millions of years and evi-

LEFT: At the Kamloops Bike Ranch in Juniper Ridge, one can see exposed layers of sediments to the left. RIGHT: A shovel test that was dug into inferred glacial till.

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dence of human occupation dates back to at least 14,000 BP, following the end of last ice age.

If archaeologists are digging test holes and encounter a layer of glacial till, they can typically deduce that cultural material will not be found below that depth.

However, one instance that is not the case is when a landslide transports a wide range of materials, including glacial till, and covers a natural landscape.

Another example is where ground disturbance occurs from machinery, displacing sediments and disturbing their natural layers. In these scenarios, an archaeologist takes into account the surrounding landscape and ground disturbance that has occurred. They can

also dig a percentage of tests deeper into, or through, the glacial till to confirm a natural deposition rather than an accidental deposit.

When you look at exposed soil in areas such as the Kamloops Bike Ranch, you see different layers of stratigraphy.

Some sediments travelled there by water, air, or gravity.

Archaeologists let the soils tell them a story of how that landform came to be formed and, from this story, try to figure out a timeline of deposition of cultural material.

In some instances, multiple layers of occupation over a range of depths will be found at a single location, which is possible due to sediment displacement from the forementioned processes (water,

air, and gravity), which cover the older layers of occupation, making new habitable locations.

Another part of sediment layers that help relate a depth in the ground with a place in time is the presence of volcanic ash — for example, the Mazama eruption, which has been dated to approximately 7600 BP. Volcanic eruptions can provide a chronological framework for archaeologists because they can be dated to a specific time in history. One can assume if artifacts are found below a particular volcanic ash layer, which is a fine white powdery lens, they would have been deposited before that eruption.

Next time you drive from Kamloops to Monte Creek, look

at the layers exposed on the hills, and see if you can find the glacial till or the volcanic ash — or just enjoy the view of thousands of years of history.

Now that I know more about the temporal aspect of soils, I appreciate the natural landscape with a new perspective and I hope you do, too.

Abby Wilson is an archaeologist in the Kamloops area. Interested in more?

Go online to republicof archaeology.ca. Dig It is KTW’s regularly published column on the history beneath our feet in the Kamloops region, written by a group of archaeologists.

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Classics reach podium Farm boy Englot brings beef Kamloops Classic Swimming brought eight athletes to the Langley Olympians Swim Meet on Saturday, an event that marked the club’s first long-course action in nearly two years.

The Classics placed ninth among 14 clubs and earned seven top-three placings.

Sienna Angove, 15, won the 200metre individual medley, placed second in the 400m freestyle and finished ninth in the 200m breaststroke.

Sela Wist, 17, won the 50m fly, placed third in the 200m backstroke

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Keidis Corrigan of the Kamloops Long Blades in action on the weekend in Calgary.

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ON THE ICE The Kamloops Long Blades were in speed-skating action last weekend in Calgary and Salmon Arm. Five athletes raced in the Alberta Long Track Competition at the Calgary Olympic Oval, their first longtrack event in more than two years.

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and was eighth in the 100m breaststroke.

Parker Cameron, 16, won the 200m backstroke and placed 10th in the 200m IM. Jack Cameron, 18, placed third in the 50m freestyle and fourth in the 400m freestyle.

Max Angove, 17, placed seventh in both the 50m backstroke and 400m freestyle.

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Meanwhile, at the Interior Funale competition in Salmon Arm, Wrenna Carney-Barton, Clara Beggs and Patrick Gu each recorded two personal-best times.

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“I think, right now, it’s like 12,” he said with a laugh. “All my cousins live there. So, basically, it’s an Englot town. We farm 6,000 acres. I grew up farming my whole life.

When I came to this city, I kind of got to live the city life.”

The blinding lights of Mark Recchi Way in the metropolis of Kamloops were not too bright for Englot on Friday.

In fact, he claims to have planned the unorthodox tip-lob goal he scored in the first period, a marker that saw the puck loop about three feet over Tri-City netminder Tomas Suchanek before reaching the net.

“I thought I was in too tight to get it over his pad, so I thought I’d just throw a surprise ball at him and

playoffs, there’s not usually quite as many calls,” Clouston said. “You have to be able to grind it out a little bit. You have to be able to wear them down sometimes. That was the vision. They’ve given us real identity. They’re a big, heavy line.”

Kuefler was asked why the line might be a nuisance in the post-season.

“Like I said, three big guys,” he said.

Has the name been finalized?

“Tonight, the Hanson brothers kind of got thrown around there a little bit,” Englot said.

Even The Big Line thinks that’s unoriginal.

“We’re all on the same page when it comes to the style of game we play,” Englot said. “There is no confusion.

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Rte 325 - 764-825 9th Ave, 805-979 Columbia St, 804-987 Dominion St, 805-986 Pine St. - 64 p.

Rte 326 – 850 11th Ave, 10031083 Columbia St(Odd Side), 1003-1195 Dominion St. - 33 p.

Rte 327 – 1103-1459 Columbia St. (Even Side), 1203-1296 Dominion St. – 38 p.

Rte 328 – 935 13th Ave, Cloverleaf Cres, Dominion Cres, Park Cres, Pine Cres. - 62 p.

Rte 331 – 984-987 9th Ave, 1125 10th Ave, 901-981 Douglas St, 902-999 Munro St, 806-990 Pleasant St. - 34 p.

Rte 333 – 1005-1090 Pine St, 1003-1176 Pleasant St. – 34 p.

Rte 335 – 1175-1460 6th Ave, 1165-1185 7th Ave, Cowan St, 550-792 Munro St. - 56 p.

Rte 340 – McMurdo Dr. – 23 p.

Rte 370 – Nicola Wagon Rd, 35377 W. Seymour St. – 36 p.

Rte 371 – Connaught Rd, 451-475 Lee Rd, W. St Paul St. - 73 p.

Rte 380 – Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 69 p.

Rte 381 – 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. – 42 p.

Rte 382 – 114-150 Fernie Pl, Fernie Rd, 860-895 Lombard St. – 23 p.

Rte 384 – 407-775 W.Battle St, 260-284 Centre Ave. – 42 p.

Rte 468 – 320-397 Monmouth Dr, Selwyn Rd, 303-430 Waddington Dr. – 57 p.

Rte 471 - 100-293 Monmouth Dr. – 38 p.

Rte 474 – Coppertree Crt, Trophy Crt. – 21 p.

Rte 475 – Castle Towers Dr, Sedgewick Crt & Dr. – 47 p.

Rte 476 – Tantalus Crt, Tinniswood Crt, 2018-2095 Tremerton Dr. – 50 p.

Rte 481 – Robson Lane, Whistler Crt, Dr & Pl. – 68 p.

Rte 483 - Breakenridge Crt, Cathedral Crt, Grenville Pl, 409594 Robson Dr. – 59 p.

Rte 485 – 690 Robson Dr, 2020 & 2084 Robson Pl. – 50 p.

Rte 385 – 350-390 W.Battle St, Strathcona Terr. – 29 p.

Rte 487 – 201-475,485-495 Hollyburn Dr, Panorama Crt. – 76 p.

Rte 389 – Bluff Pl, 390 Centre Ave, 242-416 W. Columbia St, Dufferin Terr, Garden Terr, Grandview Terr. – 51 p.

Rte 492 – 2000-2099 Monteith Dr, Sentinel Crt. – 35 p.

LOWER SAHALI/SAHALI

Rte 400 – 383 W. Columbia St. – 21 p.

Rte 401 – 250-395,405-425 Pemberton Terr. – 81 p.

Rte 405 – Anvil Cres, 98-279 Bestwick Dr., Bestwick Crt E & W, Morrisey Pl. – 51 p.

Rte 410 – 56-203 Arrowstone Dr, Silverthrone Cres. – 49 p.

Rte 411 – 206-384 Arrowstone Dr, Eagle Pl, Gibraltar Crt & Wynd. – 55 p.

Rte 449 - Assiniboine Rd, Azure Pl, Chino Pl, Sedona Dr. – 90 p.

Rte 451 – Odin Crt, Whiteshield Cres, Whiteshield Pl. – 39 p.

Rte 452 – 1430-1469 Springhill Dr. – 64 p.

Rte 453 – 1575-1580 Springhill Dr. – 73 p.

Rte 456 – Springhaven Pl, Springridge Pl, 1730-1799 Springview Pl. – 47 p.

Rte 457 – 990 Gleneagles Dr, 662-698 Monarch Dr, 1810-1896 Springhill Dr, Tolima Crt. – 50 p.

PINEVIEW VALLEY/ MT. DUFFERIN

Rte 564 – 2000-2099 Hugh Allan Dr, Pinegrass Crt, & St. – 37 p.

Rte 580 – 1300-1466 Pacific Way, Prairie Rose Dr, Rockcress Dr. – 83 p.

Rte 582 – 1540-1670 Hillside Dr, 1500-1625 Mt Dufferin Ave, Windward Pl. – 38 p.

Rte 584 - 1752–1855 Hillside Dr. – 26 p.

Rte 587 – Sunshine Crt, & Pl. – 51 p.

Rte 520 – Canongate Cres & Pl, 805-841 Dunrobin Dr, Whitburn Cres. - 73 p.

Rte 522 – 604-747 Dunrobin Dr, Dunrobin Pl. – 65 p.

Rte 523 - 2300-2398 Abbeyglen Way, 750-794 Dunrobin Dr. – 70p.

Rte 528 - 1115-1180 Howe Rd, 1115-1185 Hugh Allen Dr.-47 p.

Rte 618 – Big Nickel Pl, Chapman Pl, Marsh Rd, Paul Rd, Peter Rd, 2440-2605 Thompson Dr. - 58 p.

Rte 20 – Barbara Ave, Pala Mesa Pl, Strauss St, Townsend Pl, 21052288 Tranquille Rd. – 48 p.

Rte 620 – MacAdam Rd, McKay Pl, Pyper Way, 2516-2580 Valleyview Dr. – 63 p.

Rte 21 - 2300-2397 Fleetwood Ave, Fleetwood Crt. & Pl, 10031033 Schreiner St. 1020-1050 Westgate St. – 53 p.

Rte 621 – Duck Rd, Skelly Rd, 96 Tanager Dr, 2606-2876 Thompson Dr. – 46 p.

Rte 529 – 1555 Howe Rd. - 92 p.

Rte 664 – Kicking Horse Dr, & Way. – 30 p.

Rte 530 – Bentall Dr, Edinburgh Blvd & Crt, Talbot Pl, 2688-2689 Willowbrae Dr. – 59 p.

DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE

Rte 701 – Freda Ave, Klahanie Dr, Morris Pl, Shelly Dr, 901-935 Todd Rd. - 87 p.

Rte 532 – Harrison Pl & Way, 1181-1290 Howe Rd. – 38 p.

Rte 710 – 1350-1399 Crestwood Dr, Ronde Lane, 1300-1399 Todd Rd. – 42 p.

Rte 538 – Talbot Dr, Willowbrae Crt, 2592-2672 Willowbrae Dr, Willowbrae Pl. – 51 p.

Rte 714 – 1101-1247 Highridge Dr. - 44 p.

Rte 542 – Coal Hill Pl, Crosshill Dr, Dunbar Dr. – 58 p.

Rte 721 – 5530-5697 Clearview Dr, Coolridge Pl, Wildwood Dr. – 37 p.

Rte 544 - 2070-2130 Van Horne Dr, Holyrood Cir. & Pl. – 23 p.

Rte 751 - 5310 Barnhartvale Rd, Bogetti Pl, 5300-5599 Dallas Dr, 5485-5497 ETC Hwy, Viking Dr, Wade Pl. – 64 p.

RAYLEIGH

Rte 752 – Coster Pl, 5600-5998 Dallas Dr, Harper Pl, & Rd. – 69 p.

Rte 830 – Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. – 55 p.

Rte 831 - 4904-5037 Cammeray Dr, Mason Pl, Pinantan Pl, Reighmount Dr & Pl. – 61 p.

Rte 833 – Cameron Rd, Davie Rd. – 44 p.

Rte 834 – Armour Pl, 42054435 Spuraway Rd. - 34 p.

Rte 838 – 4556-4797 Cammeray Dr, Strawberry Lane. – 62 p.

Rte 755 – 6159-6596 Dallas Dr, McAuley Pl, Melrose Pl, Yarrow Pl. – 71 p.

Rte 760 – Beaver Cres, Chukar Dr. – 62 p.

Rte 761 – 6022-6686 Furrer Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Rd, Pearse Pl, Urban Rd. – 56 p.

BROCKLEHURST

Rte 1 – Argyle Ave, Ayr Pl, 10631199 Crestline St, 1008-1080 Moray St, Perth Pl. – 94 p.

Rte 590 - 1397 Copperhead Dr, Saskatoon Pl. – 36 p.

Rte 840 – Brigade Rd, 4404-4493 Cammeray Dr, Montego Rd, 309474 Puette Ranch Rd. – 47 p.

Rte 3 – 2402-2595 Young Ave. – 38 p.

ABERDEEN

VALLEYVIEW/ JUNIPER

Rte 10 – 2310-2398 Glenview Ave, 715-896 Schreiner St, Shelan St. - 65 p.

Rte 503 - Fleming Circ, Hampshire Dr. & Pl, Hector Dr. – 51 p.

Rte 603 - Comazzetto Rd, Strom Rd, 1625-1764 Valleyview Dr. - 42 p.

Rte 4 – 727-795 Crestline St, 2412-2680 Tranquille Rd. – 40 p.

Rte 23 – Acadia Pl, Chateau St, De Monte St, Meadow Lane, 2007-2130 Parkcrest Ave, 1107-1186 Windbreak St. – 75 p.

Rte 27 – Bentley Pl. Kamlwood Pl, 1866-1944 Parkcrest Ave. – 59 p.

Rte 43 – Clifford Ave, 17131795 Happyvale Ave, 500-595 Holt St, Kobayashi Pl. – 69 p.

Rte 53 – 1565 Lethbridge Ave. – 16 p.

NORTH SHORE/BATCHELOR Rte 137 - 144-244 Briar Ave, 106-330 Clapperton Rd, Larkspur St, Leigh Rd, 100-204 Tranquille Rd, Wilson St, - 55 p.

Rte 173 – 1655 Batchelor Dr, Leightn Pl, 1708-1729 North River Dr, Pennask Terr. – 36 p.

Rte 175 - Norfolk Crt, Norview Pl, 821-991 Norview Rd. – 36 p.

Rte 183 – 2003-2085 Grasslands Blvd, 2003-2074 Saddleback Dr. – 74 p.

Rte 185 – Bearcroft Crt, 10031099 Norview Rd. – 45 p.

WESTSYDE

Rte 221 – 3013-3072 Bank Rd, Bermer Pl, 710-790 Bissette Rd, 3007-3045 Westsyde Rd(Odd Side). – 60 p.

Rte 244 – Archibald Pl, Hargraves Pl, 1020-1148 Pine Springs Rd, Sullivan Pl, Wawn Crt, 863-897 Wawn Rd. – 42 p.

Rte 249 – 3085-3132 Bank Rd, 600-655 Bissette Rd, Cooper Pl, Hayward Pl, Norbury Rd. – 57 p,

Rte 606 - Orchard Dr, Russet Wynd, 1815–1899 Valleyview Dr. – 39 p.

Rte 13 – Bonnie Pl, 2245-2255 Edgemount Ave, McLean St, 2305-2396 Rosewood Ave, Shannon Pl. – 45 p.

Rte 511 – Drummond Crt. – 50 p.

Rte 607 – Cardinal Dr, 19092003 Valleyview Dr. - 33 p.

Rte 16 – 2205-2591 Parkcrest Ave. – 78 p.

Rte 516 – Garymede Crt, 2204-2263 Garymede Dr, Gilmour Pl. – 38 p.

Rte 615 – River Rd, Sunset Crt, 2415-2487 Sunset Dr. – 44 p.

Rte 18 – 919-942 Schreiner St, 2108-2399 Young Ave. – 55 p.

Rte 259 –715-790 Kyle Dr, 731791 Morven Dr, 2721-2871 Westsyde Rd.(Odd Side) – 51 p.

Rte 517 – 2267-2299 Garymede Dr, Greenock Crt & Pl. – 49 p.

Rte 617 - 2401-2515 Valleyview Dr, Valleyview Pl. – 52 p.

Rte 19 - Downie Pl. & St, Moody Ave. & Pl, 2307-2391 Tranquille Rd. – 50 p.

Rte 261 – 2214-2297 Grasslands Blvd, Woodrush Crt & Dr. – 57 p.

Rte 508 – 700-810 Hugh Allan Dr. - 49 p.

Rte 510 - 372-586 Aberdeen Dr, 402-455 Laurier Dr. – 36 p

Rte 252 – 813-897 Mayne Rd, 815-886 Morven Pl, 2770-2870 Westsyde Rd(Even Side). – 49 p.

For more information call 250-374-0462 or email Circulation@Kamloopsthisweek.com

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Commercial

Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30. Cedar Hope Chest $400.

Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250-3728177.

Shoprider Scooter. $750.

250-574-0325.

Renos & Home Improvement

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Shoprider Scooter.

889SL Special Edition. $1750. 250-320-8901.

“Our Family Protecting Your Family”

Peter Smiths Renovations Free Estimates: Kitchens, Basements, Renos, Sidewalks, Garages, Fencing, So Much More Not Limited (250) 2626337

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

Bicycles Trek Crossrip Road Bike.

Like new. Paid $1950 Asking $1,000. 250-5720753.

6pc patio set. $200. 6pc Bedroom set like new. $525. 2 Horse Saddles $250/each. Beaver table saw 48” $100. Battery charger $70. Angel grinder $75. Small radial alarm saw $50. 250-374-8285.

75ft of 3/4” polyline w/heat tape. $200. 12ft field roller. $250. 250672-9712.

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Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $6,000/obo 250-3766607.

Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 30,000 for $2,000/obo 250-3766607.

Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300.

250-374-0650.

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Fuel tanks - 1-300 gal and 2-100gal on stands. $300. 250-672-9712 or 250-819-9712.

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Furniture 8ft Antique Couch $700.

Couch & matching chairs $100. 250-374-1541.

Antique china cabinet $800. Ivory Wingback chair. $75. 4-seater beige couch. $100. 250-3764161.

Antique Duncan Phyfe table, extra leaf, buffet, hutch and 4 chairs. Exec cond. $600.

778-2577155.

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Townhouse for Rent Dufferin 2bdrm/2bath. great view, gated community. $2500/mo. 250-5747715.

For Sale by Owner

Diningroom table w/8chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $800.

250-374-8933.

Exec desk dark finish $200. Teak corner cabinet $100, Custom oak cabinet $200. 250-8517687.

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.

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Sports & Imports

Trucks - 4WD

1995 Volvo SW, 940 turbo. Classic. Exec cond. $2,500. 250-672-9712.

2004 GMC 3/4T HD. New brakes, good tires. $6,000/obo.

250-3207774.

2017 Genesis G90 Prestige 4 Dr Pure Luxury 3.3 twin turbo AWD. Loaded with options 45,500 kms. White with brown leather $43,300 250-319-8784

2018 GMC Z71 SLT Crewcab 4X4 fully equipped. Excellent condition. Black with black leather.

107,000 kms 49,300 250-319-8784

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250-3727817.

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RVs / Campers / Trailers Pirelli P7 Cinturato Run Flat tires on 17 “ BMW M series rims. $600.00.

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AUCTION

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ADVANCE NOTICE ESTATE & BAILIFF STARTS CLOSING SATURDAY, FEB 26 – 9:00 AM (ONLINE TIMED AUCTION)

COLLECTABLES: Ivory Canes & Assorted Items w/documentation, Jewelry, Coins & Bills, Native Baskets, Leather Beadwork Items, Soap Stone, Tin Toys, Steam Engines, Trains, Bayonet’s, Glassware, China, Crystal, Records, Cane Fishing Rods, Stamps, Plus More!!

GUITARS: 12 Collector Guitars by Harmony, Fender, Peavy & More!!

ELECTRONICS: 86” & 70” Smart TVs, Smaller TVs, Video Arcade Games, Stereo Components & Speakers, Bose Stereo, X-Box 360, Plus More!!

COMMERCIAL FOOD EQUIPMENT: 2-Dual Head Slush Machines, Bud Light Beer Cooler, Popcorn Machine, Snow Cone Maker, New Electric Dual Deep Fryer, Pretzel Warmer, Hot Dog Steamer, Bubble Gum & Candy Dispensers, Plus More!!

SPORTING GOODS: 2 Inflatable Stand-up Paddle Boards, 8’ Aluminum Boat, 4hp Outboard, New Bowflex Bench, Golf Clubs, Baseball Bats & Gloves, Skates, Fishing Rods & Reels, Bikes, Zipp Road Bike Wheels, Bow & Arrows, Snowshoes, Spotting Scopes, Plus More!!

TOOLS: Generator, Dewalt Compound Miter Saws, Drill Press, Air Compressors, Corded & Cordless Tools, Angle Grinders, Tool Boxes w/Tools, Wrenches, Sockets, Air Nailers, Bench Grinder, Vices, Routers, ½ Tidy Tank & Pump, Chains, Battery Charger, Ladders, Reflective Clothing, Plus More!!

FURNITURE & MISC: Bedroom & Dining Suites, Barristers Bookcase, Wingback Chairs, Hidea-Bed, Electric Lift Chair, Cedar Chest, Stools, Fridges, Freezers,Air Coolers, Small Appliances, Lamps, Mirrors, Paintings & Prints, File Cabinets, Desks, Shelf Units, Fans, Vacuums, Blinds, Serger, Large Selection of Display Racking, Homemade Mini-Chopper, Plus Much More!!

–4:00 P.M.

Bid Online or Absentee Bids Accepted 3311 - 28 Avenue, Vernon • Subject to additions & deletions

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DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

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500+ LOTS OF COSTUME/ ENTERTAINER CLOTHING

Starts Closing SUNDAY, FEB 27 – 9:00 AM (ONLINE TIMED AUCTION)

500+ LOTS OF COSTUME/ENTERTAINER CLOTHING – Multi-Colored & Multi-Themed Suits/Shirts/Pants, Footwear, Hats, Ties, Plus More!!

Would be great for Entertainment Industry – Bands, Community/School Theatre Groups, Production Companies, Private/Corporate Events or even Just for Fun!!

–4:00 P.M. Bid Online or Absentee Bids Accepted 3311 - 28 Avenue, Vernon • Subject to additions & deletions

Photos & link to sales @ www.doddsauction. doddsauction.com CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259 COURT BAILIFF SALE

The Court Bailiff will offer for sale by bid process at 1190 Chief Louis Way, Kamloops, BC after February 23, 2022, the interest of the Respondent, Jody Lynn Basisky, in the following goods and chattels purported to be:

2015 Jayco 29 QBS ELITE 1UJBJ0BR0F1TM0155 Sold on an as is, where is basis. The highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

Sale may be subject to cancellation without notice.

The Court Bailiff reserves the right to adjourn the sale without notice and may apply to the court for further direction if the need arises.

Terms of the sale: 10% upon acceptance of the bid balance, plus applicable taxes, on signing of the registration.

Time of payment is of the essence. If balance of the bid is not received at a time agreed on, the deposit will be forfeited.

To view the item or to obtain further information regarding this sale, contact: Tannis Erickson - Court Bailiff 250-961-2714

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Legal / Public Notices

Legal / Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Michael Thomas McMahon TAKE NOTICE THAT on February 1, 2022 an Order was made for alternate service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim and Order for alternative service issued from the Kamloops Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number KAM-S-M-60523 between Joshua Cole Alexandre, Plaintiff, and Michael Thomas McMahon, Defendant, by way of this Legal Notice.

You must file a Response to the Notice of Civil Claim within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings may be taken against you without notice to you.

You may obtain, from the Kamloops Supreme Court Registry, at 455 Columbia Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, or by contacting counsel for the Plaintiff, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the Order providing for alternate service.

Employment

Employment

Employment

BUILDING INSPECTOR Sun Peaks Municipality is seeking a Building Inspector to join our team. Ideally, the candidate will be certified Level II however a certified Level I official with a willingness to complete Level II will also be considered.

This position is currently part-time, however we are open to proposals of alternative options such as a contract position or full-time with the additional time being spent in other departments including public works, planning services or bylaw. The full position posting can be viewed on our website at www.sunpeaksmunicipality.ca.

Join our Team! It is an exciting time to be a part of our team! We’re looking for people to bring creative ideas, fresh thinking and motivation to the Sun Peaks Municipal team. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits along with meaningful work in a respectful environment.

To be considered for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to Nicky Jonsson at admin@ sunpeaksmunicipality.ca. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Counsel for the Plaintiff is as follows: Fulton & Company LLP, 300 – 350 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1Y1, Attention: Ayla T. Salyn, File number 75578-1 NOTICE OF DISPOSAL SALE

Business Oportunities

Notice is hereby, given to Eva Elizabeth Kooy for unpaid storage owing $1125.00 for your 2003 Nissan VIN# 1N4BL11E23C275510.

This vehicle will be sold on or after March 18, 2022. Please contact Frank M. Turner, #1791655 Ord Road, Kamloops, BC V2B 7V6.

778-538-3924.

~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS

Employment

Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Garry Hobbs of Kamloops, BC that the particulars should be sent to the executor at 571 Durango Drive on or before February 23rd 2022, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

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Assistant Director BC First Nations Justice Council is looking for an Assistant Director who will report to the Provincial Director of Indigenous Justice Centres. This position is responsible for managing the daily operations, planning, and implementing our Justice Strategy. The position will also provide support to the Indigenous Justice Centres (IJC’s) to ensure that our planning, projects, and administrative activities align with and support the organization’s strategy, culture and values.

Attention: HR Manager chantelle@bcfnjc.com. https://bcfnjc.com/

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TK’EMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC

QT -PLUMBER School District No. 83 (North OkanaganShuswap) requires Trade Qualified Plumber to work in All Areas.

Preferences will be given to those with HVAC experience.

The successful applicant will hold a valid Class “A” or “B” gas fitter license, with electrical endorsement, as set out under B.C. Ministry of Labour, Gas Safety Branch Regulation. Certification as a journeyman as set out in the B.C. Apprenticeship Act for Plumbing T.Q., or equivalent Interprovincial Technical Qualifications.

Further details on required qualifications with duties and responsibilities, please visit Make a Future at www.makeafuture.ca Applications will only be accepted through Make a Future.

The rate of pay is $32.99 per hour.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK WANTED • Accounting Technician diploma an asset.

• One-two years in accounting experience an asset.

• Experience with Sage Accpac • Ensures invoices are processed in a timely basis.

• Monitors collections of payments..

• Communicates with customers on aged accounts.

• Reconciles receivable accounts monthly.

• Customer Service Experience • Must pass a criminal record check.

• Must have a valid BC dl Company offers great benefits.

Wage as per TteS wage grid.

Please apply to resume@kib.ca Legal Assistant / Litigation Paralegal CUNDARI SEIBEL LLP Lawyers

We have an employment opportunity for a Legal Assistant or Litigation Paralegal Experience with personal injury law and academic qualifications strongly recommended but not required

CLASS 1 DRIVERS NEEDED - KAMLOOPS

Van Kam has a new and improved pay structure for our linehaul drivers. This increase makes Van Kam wages one of the top 5% Linehaul driver mileage rates in Western Canada.

We are currently hiring:

$5000 SIGNING BONUS: CLASS 1 HIGHWAY LINEHAUL COMPANY DRIVERS $5000 SIGNING BONUS: CLASS 1 HIGHWAY LINEHAUL OWNER OPERATORS $5000 SIGNING BONUS: CLASS 1 LOCAL P&D COMPANY DRIVER Applicants for linehaul should have a minimum of three years class 1 highway/mountain experience: winter driving experience a must.

In addition, we have an excellent benefits package, and we are offering a signing bonus (conditions apply).

To join our team of Professional Drivers, please send your current resume and drivers abstract to: careers@vankam.com If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Bev at 604-968-5488 We thank you for your interest in Van Kam; however, only those being considered will be contacted regarding an interview.

“Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility”

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT School District No. 58. (NicolaSimilkameen) is currently accepting applications for the position of Accounting Assistant at the School Board Office in Merritt, BC. This is a full-time position (7 hrs/day, 35 hours/week) with a salary per the C.U.P.E. 847 Collective Agreement and a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in a defined benefit pension plan.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at www.sd58.bc.ca.

Click on Jobs, Support Positions, and Current Job Opportunities (Job Code 3179995).

Complete with cover letter and resume outlining relevant background and work experience and 3 references.

Equivalent experience will be considered.

If interested, please submit your cover letter, resume and three professional references.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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WEDNESDAY, February 16, 2022

In Memoriams

In Memoriams

In Loving Memory of Luke Robert Ward

October 8, 1979 - February 17, 2016

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GIVE LAVISHLY LIVE ABUNDANTLY

By Helen Steiner Rice The more you give, The more you get, The more you laugh, The less you fret, The more you do unselfishly, The more you live abundantly,

To our child....gone too soon You are our first thought every morning And our last thought every night.

Loved and missed beyond words.

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,

Your loving family

For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day.

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Each Loss Each loss is very different, The pain is so severe.

Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear?

Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared.

I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow.

So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow.

Now my life is all confused Since you went away.

You took a part of me And for help I daily pray.

But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time.

Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears.

Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

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Cheryl (Cheri) Catherine MacMurchy (née: Bertolotti) 1950 - 2022

We are all sadden by the sudden passing of Cheri MacMurchy, a caring and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who always put family first in her life.

Cheri will be sorely missed by her two children; Laura Tjader (Mike) and Kyle MacMurchy (Jenn), her grandchildren; Zachary, Sara and Drew Tjader and Reid and Kaylee MacMurchy as well as her greatgranddaughter Ayva Tjader. She is also survived by her two sisters; Lorraine Pucci and Karri Bertolotti. Cheri was pre-deceased by her mother and father; Mario and Frances Bertolotti.

Cheri’s favourite pastime was to go camping and spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great-granddaughter. Cheri ensured she was always in tow with her delicious baking and goodies to make you feel special and loved. She took pride in her beautifully arranged flower baskets and fussed over them to perfection. Family dinners and special occasions will not be the same without her.

Mom, we will all miss your kindness, and your infectious smile and laugh.

A special soul taken far too soon.

Condolences may be expressed at SchoeningFuneralService.com

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In loving memory of Robert (Bob) Gordon Milburn March 19, 1943 - January 19, 2022 It is with great solace that we announce the sudden passing of Robert (Bob) Gordon Milburn. He passed away with his family at his side on January 19, 2022, at the age of 78.

Bob was born in New Westminster on March 19, 1943. He spent much of his youth with the Gatehouse family in Chinook Cove, and spent a 5 year period in Arizona from ages 11-16. Bob made the permanent move to Barriere at the age of 16. He graduated from Barriere Secondary in 1964, where he met the love of his life, Jane Proulx. After graduation he went into the workforce taking jobs as a logger, a sawmill worker and as a farmhand.

Eventually, he began a 35-year career as a custodian at both Barriere Elementary and Secondary schools. Loving his job, he was able to make many strong relationships with staff and students; always eager to laugh, tease and have fun with anyone that was willing to engage.

Family was his greatest treasure, especially his seven grandkids. Always their biggest supporters at Hockey, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Piano recitals, Christmas concerts or Martial Arts. At the cabin on East Barriere Lake he could be found playing crib, taking naps on the deck, or enjoying a beverage.

Bob had a passion for sport. He had the pleasure to coach all three of his children in fastball through Barriere Minor Ball. He was involved in the Barriere Horseshoe club, played slow pitch, was an active member of the Barriere Curling Club and Seniors Carpet Bowling.

He was an original member of Chinook Cove Golf Course. It was a place where he was able to have fun with his friends and family.

His love for sport was witnessed when he watched his grandson’s play hockey. He always enjoyed watching the game, but the tailgate gatherings in between the periods is where he was able to enjoy conversations with the parent group and talk strategy for the upcoming period.

Bob enjoyed traveling with Jane on cruises to Alaska, Scotland and the Panama Canal as well as the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. He flew to Hockey tournaments in the east and with friends to the sunny golf courses in the south. One of his most memorable trips was

taking all his children and grandchildren to Disneyland and Mexico in 2018.

Bob was involved in the community of Barriere as an active member of Chinook Cove Golf Club, Barriere Curling Club, Barriere Senior Society, North Thompson Fall Fair and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, Robert (Autumn) Milburn and Marie Catherine Kamemerle, as well as John, Bella, Jesse, and Danny Proulx. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane. His children Kathy {Kevin), Owen (Charlene) and Andy (Pam). His Grandchildren Matthew, Brendan, Connor, Reagan, Brady, Jocelyn, and Beth. His siblings and sibling- in-laws, Jeanette, Elizabeth, Aicide, Sandy (Rita), Johnny, Heather, Christine, and Marlene (Ron) plus his many nieces and nephews.

Donations in Bob’s memory can be made out to Cancer Research, at BC Cancer Foundation 15-686 W. Broadway, Vancouver BC, VSZ 1G1 or Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242, Box 122 Barriere BCVOE 1E0.

Love’s greatest gift is remembrance.

WEDNESDAY, February 16, 2022

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José Martinez Insua

January 17, 1944 - January 24, 2022 Growing up in Spain is the reason José loved the ocean and started working at the very young age of 14 on fishing boats and for that reason explains his favourite show is: Deadliest Catch. José went off to the Spanish Navy at the age of 19. When he returned, he started working on cargo ships, which led him to travel the world. One of Jose’s ships took port on Vancouver Island that’s when he fell in love with not only Canada but BC. José than started a lengthy career in the lumber industry. Besides his love of soccer, José soon fell in love with hockey.

José is survived by his caring ex-wife and friend: Carmen Insua (Kamloops), children: John (Michelle) Insua (Kamloops), Maria (Rick) Morgan (Kamloops), grandsons: Justin Insua Wouters (Kelowna), Steven Insua (Kamloops), Dawson Morgan (Kamloops), brothers: Mannuel Insua (Spain), Francisco Insua (Spain), sister: Juana Insua (Spain), plus many nieces, nephews and cousins from Spain.

Predeceased by his mom: Manuela Martinez, father: José Insua, son: Jaime Insua, and grandson: Jess Bray.

José passed away January 24, 2022 at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends, especially for his crazy Spanish jokes that made no sense in English and when he broke out in a Spanish tune.

A memorial service will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Eleanor Jean Fehr It is with great sadness we say goodbye to Eleanor Fehr, she passed away on Friday February 4, 2022 after a 3 year battle with cancer.

Eleanor was born in Princeton on July 6, 1947 to Hugh and Dorothy McConnell. She grew up in Allenby, Hope, Merritt and moved to Cache Creek with her family and sister Patti (Dunn) in 1963.

She met Glenn in high school in 1963 and married in 1970.

Eleanor raised six children Steven, Bryan, Chris, Kristy, Sarah and Karen. She left six grandchildren.

Eleanor enjoyed family and being at home in her kitchen and golfing with her friends. Her kitchen was her happy place.

Family and friends enjoyed many of her great meals.

Travelling and camping in our motorhome, boating and water skiing were favourites of hers.

After Glenn retired many winters were spent in Arizona, golfing and enjoying the warm weather.

The family would like to thank Dr. Proctor, Dr. MacDonald, Dr. Bosman and the staff of the cancer clinic at RIH for the care and compassion shown to Eleanor.

If friends desire, donations can be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Condolences may be expressed at SchoeningFuneralService.com

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Susan Elizabeth Bell Susan Elizabeth Bell (Lundquist) passed away February 8, 2022 while being held by her devoted children and loving husband Stephen Bell. She was 65. Her life began in New Westminster, born to Sven and Elsa Lundquist (Nyvall), both immigrants from post-war Finland who moved to Canada to seek a better life for their family.

Susan, known to most as “Susie,” was the youngest of 5 children – sisters Alice, Gundbritt, Marianne and brother Gary. Her cousins Nancy and Theresa also lived in the home and were very much like sisters to Susie during her childhood. A life lived with enormous empathy, love, friendship, and humour – Susie was a kind and caring person, having a profound impact on the lives she touched.

Very early in her life, Susie met the young boy who would later become her husband. Steve was a close friend of her brother. On Valentine’s Day 1970, Steve took Susie on their first date (yes, Susie was 13 but her mother, Elsa gave the okay).

At the start of Grade 12, Steve, trying to lock it down, gave Susie a promise ring.

Sven and Elsa were supportive on the sole condition that Susie finish high school.

They were married in June 1974, less than a week after Susan’s final high school classes concluded. With her Centennial School diploma and husband in hand, Susie skipped the graduation ceremony, opting instead to honeymoon in Finland and Sweden to meet extended family.

Susie had 48 wonderful years of marriage to Steve, raising 2 sons. When asked about the success of their marriage, Susie and Steve would tell people they were best friends before lovers, there were no lies or regrets and they shared total trust in one another. Their life together took them across BC, having lived in Smithers, Dawson Creek, Prince Rupert, Coquitlam and Vernon before settling permanently in Kamloops to raise a family. Susie valued the life long memories and friends in each corner of the Province.

The family home was filled with humour, love and good food. Susie and Steve loved travelling together across Canada and the USA, vacationing with friends Bob & Mary Hinds, being hosted in Mexico by 50-year friends Lori & Brenda Muirhead, and spending lazy summers at Shuswap Lake where Susie would float for hours or swim, seemingly immune to the duck itch which is common to the area.

While still in high school, Susie excelled in office administration, which became her chosen profession. Her first job was as a receptionist/switchboard operator for the School Board office in Dawson Creek. Soon after, she began at the BC Land Titles & Survey Authority, where she will be remembered as ‘susieb.’ Susie started her career early and was able to take a five year family leave to raise her children.

She immensely valued this time spent with her two toddlers. Susie derived much enjoyment from the work as a dedicated public servant and the many friendships she built over her career. Her colleagues, she said, “kept me laughing.” Susie retired in 2015 after 35 years of near perfect attendance.

In retirement, Susie pursued her passions for music and language. Susie was an active member of the Desert Sounds A Cappela group, successfully competing against other choral groups from across western Canada. She dedicated herself to learning Spanish to support vacationing in Mexico. Susie also sought to learn Swedish. While she never quite mastered her ancestral language, Susie did become a master baker of Swedish Bulla bread, to the benefit of her children, siblings, nieces, nephews and special friends.

At age 19, Susie became involved in auto sports. Susie had a strong interest in autocross, becoming a competitive driver racing Chevrolet Corvettes at events.

With Steve always at her side, Susie continued her involvement in automobiles as a hobby, supporting many events as long time members of the Vintage Car Club of Canada (VCCC) and Camaro Club of Western Canada, where they made close friends with Ron and Robin Verch. Most recently, they enjoyed attending events and ‘cruising’ in their 1966 Chevrolet Corvair convertible acquired for her retirement. Marlene Beddie, a fellow VCCC member, provided invaluable support and guidance to both Steve and Susie over the last 15 months.

She was predeceased by her parents Sven (1979) & Elsa (1996) and her very special brother in-law Greg Dalton (2020).

With grace, Susie stoically and without complaint faced difficult health challenges in the last two years of her life.

She is now at peace. Susie is survived by her husband Stephen, children Wesley (Ally) and Jordan (Natasha), and granddaughter Harper. She is also survived by her supportive siblings, a large and loving extended family that includes many nephews and nieces, and notably her beloved Aunt Birgit who was like a second mother to Susie.

An announcement about a Celebration of Life will be made at a later date, once travel conditions and Covid restrictions permit a gathering to take place.

The family would like to extend its sincere thanks for the support of family and friends during the course of Susie’s illness and caring words so generously shared since Susie’s passing. The family would also like to extend their gratitude to the care team at the Kamloops Cancer Clinic, including Dr. Pwint, as well as the nursing staff of 5 South and Dr. Kerbarle at Royal Inland Hospital for their care and compassion.

Donations to honour Susie’s memory can be made to the Kamloops Hospice Foundation or the BC Cancer Foundation. The family will request that any donation made in her name be directed to advancing research and treatment on Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer.

Susie would never hesitate to tell those she cared for how much she loved them. In lieu of flowers, please hug someone you love and tell them how special they are to you - that’s what Susie would want.

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Olga May Burr Olga May Burr passed away peacefully while with family by her side in Kamloops, BC (RIH) on February 9, 2022. Born on December 27, 1931 in Lone Butte, BC to Steve Prydatok and Dora Prydatok (Lopaschuk). Survived by her son Steven Burr and daughter Dena Burr (David Hostetter) She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph W. (Bill) Burr in 2010, just a few months before their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

As a youngster, Olga also lived at her parents ranch at Green Lake and Vernon.

Olga and Bill were married in 1951 and lived in Ashcroft then Cache Creek where they built their own home and had their 2 children. They regularly enjoyed square dancing events and all-nighter card-games. They later moved to Kamloops in 1967 where they lived in the same house that their son Steven exclaimed ‘this is the one Mom!’ as they walked through the door - she loved to tell that story.

Olga was an only child and with that came a great strength, independence and fantastic imagination that she expressed through her art. Many pictures are on display in homes and businesses locally and internationally. She also loved teaching art at the College (Thompson Rivers University). Olga was an active member of the Canadian Federation of Artists and her works were often seen in Vancouver on Granville Island, the Kamloops Art Gallery and many community expositions and fund-raisers. She painted the famous Kamloops cattle drive, flowers, landscapes and wildlife. She also was an avid gardener, especially known for the best tomatoes and peaches around. The yard was always covered in roses and petunias from spring through fall. She loved animals and had many pets her entire life and found comfort with her dog Missy after Bill passed.

Heather Bundas was Olga’s Maid-of-Honour and a great lifelong friend and they remained close and talked almost daily about anything and everything - but mostly about their kids’ antics.

When Olga was younger she wrote for the Ashcroft Journal about local events. She worked on the ranch, was an excellent cook and her many assorted pies were epic! When her daughter was figure skating she was always making setdesigns and costumes for Dena and for other girls in the skating club. Always transporting Steven and Dena to athletic and music lessons and events.

When Olga bought her first car, of course it was blue. Dad said it could have no motor in it, but Mom would have bought it, if it was the right blue.

Mom loved a good joke and had a great laugh. She enjoyed all kinds of social events with her husband Bill and was quick to offer coffees and fine edibles to anyone visiting.

Olga (Mom) will be greatly missed.

Those wishing to pay their respects by viewing may do on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 12:00 (noon) in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street. Followed by Interment at Hillside Cemetery at 1:00 pm In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Society or Wildlife Conservation.

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Elisabetta Marino It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elisabetta (née Cavaliere) Marino, loving wife, mother, and Nonna on February 9, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mom passed peacefully at home with her family by her side.

Elisabetta is survived by her husband of 56 Years, Giuseppe Marino, son Vince (Jillian), daughters Teresa (Tim) and Elena (Stuart) and son Robert (Nicole).

Elisabetta’s pride and joy were her grandchildren Hanna, Taylor, Jacob, Joseph, Katelina, Reed, Hayden and Braxton. Elisabetta is also survived by her siblings Federico (Anna), Joe (Albina), Fiore (Maria), Maria (Antonio), Silvana, Vittorio (Barbara), Grazia (Rocco) and Remo (Yolanda), along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father Valerio, mother Gemma, sister Angela and brother Antonio and brother-in-law Raffaele.

Elisabetta was born on September 17, 1946, in Pizzoferato, Italy. She spent her youth helping to raise her siblings; preparing them for the next stage of their journey in life. After training as a Magliaia (a knitter), 19 year old Elisabetta completed her own application to immigrate to Canada in 1966. For a brief period, Elisabetta settled in Merritt with her brother, Federico before meeting her husband, Giuseppe.

They were married in 1966 and quickly started a family.

Elisabetta and Giuseppe worked ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to create and build a life together for their family.

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Robert (Bob) Clark With great sadness we announce the passing of Bob Clark on February 6, 2022.

Bob leaves behind his beloved wife Diane, his children Jodie, Stewart, Sheri, Laurie and Chris and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bob will be remembered as a hard working, kind soul who would always help out a friend. He will be greatly missed.

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Mom loved to work in her flower and vegetable gardens; she took great pride in her beautiful rose blooms. Mom loved getting our big family together to share the bounty of the garden, and would make homemade gnocchi, pasta, lasagna and her wonderful pasta sauce. Mom loved to cook and make cookies for her family, sending them home with bags of sweets when they visited. Mom was often seen in the stands at her grandchildren’s sporting events, and could be heard loudly cheering them on at hockey, soccer and dance. Mom enjoyed her trips with dad to Mexico in the winter and many relaxing summer days on the dock at Paul Lake. Mom was kind, selfless and compassionate. Mom was generous in giving her time, love and encouragement to her children and grandchildren. She would always tell us “Love one another; take care of each other”.

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Mom touched so many hearts with her smile and kindness that she will be forever missed. Our family would like to thank Nurse Leah (Home Health), Dr. Farren and the many nurses and doctors at Royal Inland Hospital, Kelowna General Hospital and the BC Cancer Clinic in Kelowna for the exceptional care of our Mom. A special thank you to Kathrina and Dr. Michael Marino who supported our family in ways no words can ever express.

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By Jackie Huston Lena, Wisconsin SHOULDER

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, February 18, 2022 at 11:00 am in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish, Kamloops BC. Entombment to follow at Sage Valley Mausoleum (Hillside Cemetery), 750 Notre Dame Dr. Kamloops.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of our Mom may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation, specifically Brain Cancer research.

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By Jackie Huston Lena, Wisconsin There’s an angel on your shoulder

Though you may not know she’s there, She watches over you day and night And keeps you in her care.

There’s an angel on your shoulder Watching you learn and grow Keeping you safe from danger And nurturing your soul.

She’ll be there through your triumphs She’ll dance on clouds with pride, She’ll hold your hand through disappointments and fears,

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Standing faithfully by your side.

In her lifetime this angel was strong and true, And stood up for what was right.

In your life you’ll be faced with decisions and trials And she’ll shine down her guiding light.

Life holds so much in store for you, So remember as you grow older, There are no heights you cannot reach ‘Cause there’s an angel on your shoulder.

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Mrs. Anna Montagliani On February 9, 2022, Mrs. Anna Montagliani (née Paris) peacefully passed with her family at her side.

Anna was born on January 17, 1939 in Celano, L’Aquila, Italy. She moved to Canada in 1959 to start a life with her new husband Benito.

Anna was a devoted mother and grandmother with her family always the centre of her life. Her grandchildren and then greatgrandchildren brought her great joy.

Anna leaves behind her loving family: sons Benito, Domenic (Cathy); grandchildren Heather (Andrew), Vanessa, Scott (Bryonie), Devin; greatgrandchildren Noah, Robin, Jordan, Rosa; sisters MariaDomenica and Liliana.

Anna will be reunited in Heaven with her husband Benito and her siblings; Lidio, Antonio, Ada; parents Antonio Paris and Lucia Carusi.

Special thanks to Dr. Hollman for her years of compassionate care and to Pine Grove staff who developed a deep affection with mom.

Prayers will be recited on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. The Reverend Father Jaison Tellis OCD will celebrate the Funeral Mass on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 11:00 am.

Condolences may be expressed at SchoeningFuneralService.com

One Final

Gift

Scatter me not to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to the sea.

Remember now those years gone by When loving gifts I gave to thee.

Remember now the happy times The family ties we shared.

Don’t leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared.

Deny me not one final gift For all who come to see A single lasting proof that says I loved... & you loved me.

March 16, 1936 - February 3, 2022

He will lovingly be remembered by his special friend, Maria Browning, and his children, Darlene (Ross) Reeves, Kim (Gary) Farfanick, Janet (Don) Roberts, Debbie (Aldin) Loewen, Larry (Wanda) Nystoruk, Daniel Flint, and Ken (Leanne) Nystoruk, seventeen grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren as well.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street. A webcast of the ceremony of John will be live Streamed on Saturday, starting at 10:45 am PST on the link: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/47135 With the following password: 341901002111 Should friends desire, donations may be made in John’s memory to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice, 72 Whiteshield Crescent, South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9.

Always Loved, Forever Missed Condolences may be expressed at: www.firstmemorialkamloops.com

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by Teresa Piercey-Gates

The more you give, the more you get, The more you do unselfishly The more you live abundantly.

The more of everything you share, The more you laugh, the less you fret.

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.

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

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May 28, 1928 - December 22, 2021

In Loving Memory of John Ambrose Flint

He is predeceased by his loving wife Mona, his daughter Kelly Bourgeois (Flint), and parents Opalma and George Flint.

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John passed away on February 3, 2022 in Kamloops, BC at 85 years of age after a lengthy battle with cancer.

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Our uncle Gene passed away on December 22, 2021 in Overlander Care Home. Eugene was born in Barrhead, Alberta on May 28 1928. He had 5 older siblings; Gayle, Barney (WW2 VET), Gilbert (WW2 VET), Larry, and Earl nickname (Swede).

He left home at age 14, working on farms and construction sites all over Alberta and BC. He met and married his wife Thelma in Alberta, they worked together building houses in Calgary for years until moving to Kamloops and opening their own construction company. During their life together they enjoyed trophy hunting with their cougar hounds, rebuilding antique cars, his favourite being a Stanley Steamer. He later worked for the City of Kamloops assisting with the building of the water treatment plant and the sewer system.

In later years he gave up his guns for a camera and found great joy in shooting photographs many of which he loved to paint when he took up oil painting. He spent much of his retirement, after the passing of our aunt Thelma in 1994, fly fishing, ice fishing, camping, and tending his garden. Many friends will remember sitting in the basement of his home drinking beer and tying flies and telling fish stories.

Many thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Royal Inland Hospital where he was before being transferred to the Overlander Care Home where he received kind care until he passed. Thank you to everyone working at Overlander you are truly Angels.

No service is planned but perhaps a fishing trip to his favourite Howard Lake.

Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Mark Gregory Forgaard We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Mark Forgaard of Salmon Arm, BC. Mark was born in Enderby, BC on November 9, 1963 to parents Orval and Shirley Forgaard and passed away suddenly on January 28, 2022.

Mark had a wonderful sense of humour and was a born story teller. He lived life to the fullest whether it be sledding with his best friend Brad, ice fishing with his brother Darren, fishing for Springs on the West Coast of Vancouver Island with his father and brothers, fishing for lake trout on Shuswap Lake, Marlin fishing in Mexico or riding his beloved Harley.

In the last few years of his life, Mark struggled with a serious illness and in these years, he became an avid gardener, took great care of the many rescued animals that came our way, was always working on some piece of equipment or vehicle, fixing the water system, cutting firewood, or building something new for the farm.

Mark was predeceased by both his parents and by his brother Darren and is survived by his partner Marjorie, his brothers Rick and Kevin, nieces Kim, Sky and Journey and nephews Chris, Nathan, Cole and Calin, his uncle Garry, aunt Lynne, aunt Debbie, his pets, including his special cat Simba, and many friends and co-workers.

Mark was indeed a character and a man with a kind heart and an infectious laugh.

He loved animals and children and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need.

Thank you to all the family, friends and neighbours who continue to show their love, kindness, and support during this time of sorrow. It is very much appreciated.

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions there will be no service at this time but a celebration of life will be held when possible.

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Linda Llewella Trowski

September 13, 1953 - February 10, 2022 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Linda Llewella Trowski (née Pelle) in Kamloops, on Thursday, February 10, 2022 from a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She will always be loved, forever missed by the love of her life Lyle. A partnership that began at the young age of fifteen, and grew into 53 years of loving memories. She will be cherished and remembered by her first son Nicholas, Tania and her five favourite grandbabies Keeanna, Jersey, Ethan, Grayson and Charleigh.

Favourite middle son Nathan and Ashley and their several farm animals. Favourite daughter Kerri and Paul Clark and their two pups.

She was predeceased by Lyle’s parents (Elma and Charles), her mother Shirley Whitney, father Frank Pelle and her sister Deborah. She is survived by her stepmother Peggy Pelle, three loving brothers Jim, Frank, Dave and all their children, sister-in-law Carol, Uncle James Bettis, numerous relatives and friends.

Linda was born on September 13, 1953 at VGH. In her early years, she lived in several places around BC, but settled in Kamloops in 1967. Graduated from NorKam in 1971, with her best friend, Nancy MacDonald (Yeo) and her future husband Lyle.

According to her, her greatest accomplishment was raising her three children, even though she took time away to commit 23 years as a cashier at the North Shore Safeway. She was a member of several exercise groups and cherished the friendships that began there. Linda especially enjoyed the shopping trips to Seattle with “the girls”, mimosas included. She never wavered when faced with the challenges of raising 3 very different and active children, always taking the time to be there for each and everyone of them. Although being a mom was her life’s dream, she loved being a grandmother the most. Linda and Lyle really enjoyed an active RV lifestyle, with trips to California, Vegas (BABY!) the western states, and Canada. Linda was taken from us far too soon, as we were all blindsided by the quick onset and end of her illness.

She will be forever missed.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date tba. Donations can be made in Linda’s name to the Marjorie Willoughby Memorial Hospice in Kamloops. Condolences may be expressed to the family at drakecremation.com

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Helen Hewton Torrance Finigan Helen Hewton Torrance Finigan, of Kamloops, BC, passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops on February 8, 2022 at the age of 76.

Helen was born January 21, 1946 in Glasgow, Scotland to Alexander Irwin and Margaret Irwin (Davies).

Helen moved to Canada as a toddler first to Montreal and later to Bow Island and Calgary.

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January 29, 1933 - January 16, 2022 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our mother, Janet Main Church (née Williamson) on January 16, 2022. Jan (Jenny) is survived by her daughters Shelley and Alex (Kevin), grandchildren William and Isla, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Canada, the UK, Germany, and South Africa. She was predeceased by her husband Duncan, in 2010, as well as her eight siblings.

Mum was born the last of nine in a little stone cottage in Grobbals on Islay, an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, on January 29, 1933. Her family moved to Avonvoggie Cottage on Islay at the start of WWII and it was here she remained until she left to finish high school in Glasgow. After she graduated she went on to study nursing at Stonehouse Hospital south of Glasgow.

She then studied at the Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital (Rottenrow) to receive her Midwifery Certificate before heading south to Colchester outside of London to complete her Operating Room training. For a while, Mum nursed people in their homes around the UK before settling into hospital work.

With brothers in Canada and Australia, Mum went looking for an adventure. After inquiries, she was offered a position in the OR at Vancouver General Hospital and started work on Canada Day. She had expected to stay for a couple of years before returning to Scotland, but met Dad and remained in Canada for the rest of her days.

After taking a few years off to have her daughters, she briefly returned to the OR at Essondale in Burnaby before joining Royal Inland Hospital when her young family moved to Kamloops in the seventies. Mum loved her work, and eventually specialized in cardiovascular and neurosurgery.

When Mum retired she spent her time teaching English with Laubach Literacy and ushering with the Sagebrush Theatre, and cherished the friendships she made with the Y Heartthrobs walking group. Mum loved far-off places, travelled when she could, and always had a book on the go that was set in an exotic location. A few years after retiring, Mum joined her RIH colleagues on a medical mission to Guatemala. She loved the tropical scenery and it gave her an opportunity to speak her long-agolearned high-school Spanish. When daughter Alex lived in Japan, Mum visited during Cherry Blossom time. Over the years she happily returned many times to Scotland introducing her husband and girls to the country of her birth.

Mum never lost her Scottish lilt nor her love to sing in Gaelic, her first language. She instilled in us a love of our Scottish heritage, including ferrying us to highland dance lessons and competitions as well as making our costumes by hand. Her knitting was often by her side having been taught how at the age of five. Fiercely independent, always kind and helpful, dedicated and hardworking, Mum was the constant in our lives, always making sure things were okay.

The challenges of cancer, cataracts, and isolation from Covid in the last couple of years of her life took their toll. Mum’s last wish was to return to her beloved Scotland. When it is safe to travel, we will return to Islay with Mum. We will gather with our extended family and celebrate her life in the place she always thought of as home. Thank you to all who have shared your kind thoughts with us.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Helen (Irwin) married Ron Finigan on February 20, 1965 and together had 3 children.

Helen is lovingly remembered by son Kelly Ronald and his wife and daughter Marie and Rheanna (Victoria, BC), son Kimball Anthony (Vancouver, BC), daughter Kathleen Alexis (Kelowna), and sister Margaret MacPherson.

Helen was a student athlete (track) and singer during high school. She had a keen mind for language arts and mathematics.

Helen worked in banking in her earlier years, co-owned a general store with husband Ron in Field, BC, was a dedicated stay at home mother and worked at Zellers for many years as her children reached their teens.

Helen was a feisty woman who dedicated herself to being a great mother. She enjoyed reading, sewing, games, crosswords and puzzles.

Helen has returned home to join Ron, her parents, brother (Alexander), and beloved pets, Lady and Kip. In lieu of flowers the family would accept donations for the SPCA Kamloops in Helen’s name.

Condolences may be expressed at: wwwfirstmemorialkamloops.com

Curt Androsoff

February 27, 1958 - January 22, 2022 Curt Androsoff, originally of Vulcan, AB, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his home in Kamloops, BC, at the age of 63 years.

A proud trucker by nature, patient teacher, and much loved son, brother, father and uncle, Curt is survived by his sons Jeremy, Daniel and Steven Androsoff; his mother Sharole Felker; sister Carollyne Harper; step-brother Mike Hudyma (Nancy) and niece Marlana Harper. He was preceded by his father Lance Annderso.

A Family service Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Arrowwood at the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood Cemetery, Shouldice, AB. Fellowship and refreshments to follow in the lower level of the Arrowwood Community Hall. Memorial service in Kamloops, on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the Fun Factory Fun Centre at 10:00 am.

If so desire donations to your local S.P.C.A.

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COLDEST NIGHT HELPS WARM FORTUNES OF CITY’S NEEDY For the second year in a row, The Mustard Seed Kamloops’ Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser is going virtual due to the pandemic.

The walkathon sees people collect pledges for their walk, with money raised going to support Mustard Seed services and programs.

The non-profit agency that helps the needy is encouraging participants to walk their own routes when the event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 26 — or earlier in the month if need be to work around schedules — in an effort to raise money to help the homeless.

There will also be an appreciation drive-thru on Feb. 26 at Norbrock Stadium on McArthur Island, where participants can pick up swag bags.

The Mustard Seed’s goal is to raise $40,000 this year — double last year’s benchmark tally.

For more information on the Coldest Night of the Year, go online to https://cnoy.org/ location/kamloops.

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• Automate with your employers’ help. Certain employers allow workers to direct deposit a paycheck into more than one bank account. It’s easy to request the payroll manager put 10 per cent or 20 per cent of a paycheque into a savings account, while the remainder is deposited into a chequing account. Automated deposits can help individuals get accustomed to living on less.

Saving money isn’t always easy, but with goals and certain strategies in mind, it’s possible for individuals to grow their savings and secure their financial futures.

Cost of living is a significant component of financial planning. The cost of living may dictate where people live and work,and a high cost of living can influence how people spend their free time.

Data from Statistics Canada indicates consumer prices in 2021 rose by 4.8 per cent in Canada and by 7.5 per cent in the U.S. As Canadians headed to the polls in late September, a survey from Abacus Data found that 38 per cent felt reducing their cost of living was a key factor affecting their vote.

Since the onset of the pandemic, cost of living has increased considerably.

Though the fight against a rising cost of living can feel like an uphill battle, people can take steps to prepare for such increases.

• Apply lessons learned during the pandemic. When forced to confront sudden and unexpected job losses, millions of individuals learned how to get by on less income.

Cost-saving measures adopted during the pandemic can be continued or re-implemented, helping individuals to combat higher energy costs and other rising expenses.

• Look for a new job or fresh income streams. A rising cost of living is a concern for people from all walks of life, but it may be especially

concerning for retirees or those with costs like child care that can be hard to pare back. In such instances, people can look for new a job or fresh income streams.

There is a widespread labour shortage across many sectors and people can explore local employment opportunities in an effort to find a new, more lucrative job that can help them combat a rising cost of living. Others who want to remain in their jobs can look for part-time work to supplement their existing income.

• Consider relocating.

The pandemic forced many companies to transition from in-office working to remote working overnight. That trial by fire could have lasting results. A 2020 survey of 317 chief financial officers and leaders in the finance industry found that 74 per cent will move at least five per cent of their previously on-site workforce to permanently remote positions after the pandemic ends. The survey, conducted

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Beauty of the Rocky Mountains, by Adam Harvey, Grade 6, Haldane elementary, 2020-2021 school year.

Mountain, by Renee McPhail, Grade 6, Lloyd George elementary, 2020-2021 school year.

Mother Nature, by Sam Fraser, Grade 6, Juniper Ridge elementary, 2020 - 20221 school year.

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ithin an hour’s drive east of Frankfurt are three of the most historical and attractive cities in central Europe: Wurzburg, Bamburg and Nuremberg.

They form a rough triangle within northern Bavaria, in the heart of Germany.

Separating them is a land of rolling hills, vineyards, ancient castles and picturesque villages in a region called Franconia.

None are promoted heavily as major destinations, yet these ancient cities are among the brightest jewels in the European experience.

Bamburg is a university city known as the Rome of Franconia because of its seven hills. Its fine medieval buildings and ancient street plan remain intact, carefully preserved by city politicians and planners.

East lies Bayreuth, home of the yearly Wagnerian festival. And Wagnerians, of course, know Nuremberg from Tannhauser and the Guild of the Meistersinger. Albert Durer, one of Germany’s greatest portrait painters, lived there.

But it’s in Wurzburg, 100 kilometres from Frankfurt, that one finds the architectural and historical heart of the region.

It held enormous power 200 years ago, when the region was ruled by princes who were elected through the See of Wurzburg

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after the area was Christianized in the late Seventh century.

Today, it’s a much less powerful city that lies on both sides of the river Main.

Yet it still draws on its past and derives several advantages from it — the valley, the castle atop the hillside and the framework of nearby vineyards just outside the downtown area.

A place of tradition and art, this is a city that revels in its wine — Franconian wine easily recognized by its Bocksbeutel bottle, shaped like a fat pear with a short neck.

From downtown looking in almost any direction, you can see vineyards on the surrounding hillsides.

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The three largest estates — Staatlicher Hofkeller (state court cellar), the Buergerspital zum Heiligen Geist (the citizen’s Hospital of the Holy Spirit founded in 1319) and the Juliusspital (founded in 1516) all have cellars and historic vaults that can be toured — and tasted.

The city rests at the head of the Romantic Road, the old highway south that winds past the ancient walled city of Rothenburg, past Augsburg and to the Bavarian Alps, ending at Fussen, near where King Ludwig II built his fairy-tale castle, Neuschwanstein.

Two places in the city of 128,000 citizens reflect its heart

and the soul: the Residence and the Hof zum Stachel.

The Residence — former home of the prince-bishops of Wurzburg — is a tribute to German Baroque architecture and has been declared an international monument by the United Nations.

The Weinhaus zum Stachel is the oldest surviving part of the original Hof zum Stachel building, with the inner courtyard and terrace built in 1675.

Everywhere you walk in Wurzburg, the past haunts you with its ongoing presence.

But, unlike Vienna or Paris, it does not impose its will upon its current residents.

It’s very much a city of today,

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a place where conventions are big business.

And dominating it all — the many churches, museums, old buildings and small, winding streets — is the fortress of Marienberg, to which you can either walk or drive.

While the Marienberg dominates the town from its hilltop location, the town hall, university and art gallery — with its wonderful collection of artists from the past 150 years — and the market square, with its weblike alleyways, are all within easy distance from each other.

At the point where Theaterstasse meets Semmelstrasse stands the Burgerspital zum Heiligen, its biggest claim to fame arguably its large hillside vineyard. Below the buildings are a wine stube (bar) and a restaurant.

Few cities have wine bars that combine such rich histories and bring yesterday into a contemporary context — old wine restaurants like the Hof zum Stachel that dates from 1413 or the Maulaffenback Stube on Moulhardgasse that allows you to bring your own food.

But try its typical Franconian dishes, such as Schäuferla (slow roasted pork shoulder).

Today, students and working people sit at the same places that others did centuries ago — and they enjoy the same wines with the same salutations.

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Praying for the departed

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was with my wife when she passed in the Kamloops Hospice Association’s Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, a truly wonderful place for anyone facing their last days.

After the end came, I laid my hand on her brow, cool to the touch now, and prayed this prayer: “Lord Jesus, receive the soul of your daughter, marked with sign of the cross in baptism. Send your angels to carry her home to the place you’ve prepared for her. Amen.”

It was all I could manage.

It was my prayer for the dead, my beloved wife.

I’ve been told it is not appropriate to pray for the dead, as it is “not in the Bible.”

I needed to pray the prayer I prayed and no one can tell me what I did was wrong. But I wondered about the whole matter and thought I would do some digging.

There are six instances in Scripture, four explicit and two implied, where the dead were prayed for. The purpose of five of the six occurrences was to raise a deceased person back to life.

Nevertheless, they were still “prayers for the dead.”

The Apostle Peter raised Tabitha, also called Dorcas, from the dead. Tabitha was renowned for doing charitable work and all her friends and relatives were mourning her death.

But they heard Peter was

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nearby and called for him, showing him all the robes and articles of clothing Tabitha had made for the poor.

“Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed.

Turning toward the dead woman, he said, ‘Tabitha, get up.’ She opened her eyes and, seeing Peter, she sat up …

Then he called the believers and the widows and presented her to them alive.”

The Apostle Paul also brought someone back from the dead. Paul was preaching to a crowd of believers in an upper room.

One of them, Eutychus, was sitting in an open window and fell asleep. He fell three stories to the pavement outside the house.

“Paul went down, threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him.

‘Don’t be alarmed,’ he said, ‘He’s alive.’”

Now, I doubt anyone would claim Paul performed this miracle under his own

power — undoubtedly he prayed silently and fervently to the Father that the young man be returned to life.

Elijah was staying at the home of a widow in Zarapheth. Her son died unexpectedly and the widow accused Elijah of bringing death to her house.

He prayed, “Oh Lord my God, let this boy’s life return to him! The Lord heard Elijah’s cry, and the boy’s life returned to him.”

Elisha, successor to Elijah, had a similar situation. Elisha had earlier promised a barren Shunamite that she would have a son — and she did.

But later, Elisha learned the boy had died.

He and his servant, Gehazi, went the woman’s home: “… the two of them prayed to the Lord … the boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes.”

Jesus raised several people from the dead, the most famous being his good friend, Lazarus, dead for four days before Jesus came to his tomb.

Jesus prays, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I know that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.”

When he says, “I thank you that you have heard me,” the implicit meaning is that Jesus had already prayed to the Father that Lazarus be returned from the dead.

The Apostle Paul writes in 2 Timothy, “May the Lord

grant that he [Onesiphorus, who was dead] will find mercy from the Lord on that day.”

Early Christians considered praying for the dead as a normal part of the expression of their faith.

The catacombs in Rome, which my brother and I visited in 1974, are full of inscribed prayers for the dead entombed there.

One example from the third century: “Mayst thou live among the saints.” The early church fathers — Tertullian, St. Augustine, St. Cyprian — all advocated prayers for the dead.

The specific Jewish prayer for the dead is called the El Maleh Rachamim, as well as the Kadish prayers which are part of every Jewish funeral.

John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church said, “I believe it is a duty to pray for the faithful departed.”

Christians do not believe prayer for a person who died as an unbeliever or apostate will change the outcome of his or her eternal fate.

Prayers for the dead are meant to commend the souls of the faithful departed to God and hasten their transition to glory.

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WEEKLY COMICS

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you keep looking inward to realize your goals and you’re making very good progress in that regard. Communication is a key to success, so keep dialogues open.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Lately you seem to radiate success in all you do, Taurus. Others naturally want to flock to where you are and spend more time with you.

Enjoy the spotlight while it lasts.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 If communication with family members has been difficult lately, you may find that things change in the next few days, Gemini. This is a welcome change.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Disagreements are not necessarily a bad thing, Cancer. They can open people up to discussions that can be enlightening. Disagree, but don’t let it get heated.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Romance may be on your mind a lot more than usual, Leo. This can be a good thing. Use your free time to foster nuances in your relationship.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may have to take a different route than you initially expected in order to reach a destination.

The journey could be very eyeopening and inspirational.

LIBRA

FEBRUARY 16 - FEBRUARY 22, 2021 - Sept 23/Oct 23

In order to be the brightest and the best you can be, you may find that you rub certain people the wrong way, Libra. Find ways to make amends.

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Scorpio, a challenging week ahead will require some focus and a willingness to accept support. Surround yourself with people who have your back.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 An especially busy social schedule may leave you feeling a little tired for some time. Schedule some time for rest and relaxation to recharge your batteries.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 A great deal of unexpected information is coming your way, Capricorn. You may have to sort through it to figure out what is useful and what is not essential.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t neglect the help that people are willing to offer you, Aquarius.

Teamwork makes the dream work, and working with others is beneficial to all involved.

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- Feb 19/Mar 20

Use creativity in any way you can to solve issues that come your way, Pisces. You may be surprised at what you come up with.

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NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Rock subgenre named for its vocal aesthetic 8. Like some spacesaving beds 14. Styles that are picked, informally 18. Amateur 20. Disinclined (to) 21. Royal figure of sci-fi 22. Grammy for Kendrick Lamar’s ‘‘DAMN.’’ or Cardi B’s ‘‘Invasion of Privacy’’ 24. Shuts down 25. American, abroad 26. Apt name for a worrier 27. Moving toward equilibrium, in biology 29. Legerdemain 31. Horse color 34. Prepares for a Ms. Olympia competition, say 36. Tiny foragers 37. ‘‘Here’s an example .?.?. ’’ 41. Insect with distinctive pincers 44. Without stop 45. Subj. for some future bilinguals 46. Sources of music in musicals 50. Splinter group 51. Brewing brothers 54. Capital of Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture 55. It might be broken in overtime 56. Waits to publish, as an article 59. Second-rate 61. Pronoun pairing 63. Loop trains 64. Hornswoggle 67. De-creased 69. Luxury Hyundai 70. ‘‘Still da ____’’ (Trina title track of 2008) 72. Fluster 74. Kind of squash 77. One using cloves or garlic 79. What gets filled at a shell station?

80. Monthly condition, for short 83. Hairstyle protectors 85. Tabbouleh topping 87. Build, as interest 89. Kind of test 90. Board figure, informally 92. Recipe unit 95. Goddess in a peacockdrawn chariot 96. Marilyn Monroe wore a fuchsia one while singing ‘‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’’ 99. Beverage that was a medieval source of nutrition 100. ____ President 101. Literary protagonist raised by wolves 102. ‘‘The Sound of Music’’ household 105. ‘‘Horned’’ creature 107. Turn one’s back on 109. Laces (into) 110. Apelike 112. University of Montana city 115. Weasel word?

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12. Application 13. Royal pain 14. Circus apparatus 15. Laugh or cry, say 16. ‘‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm’’ sounds 17. N.Y.C. retailer with a famed holiday window display 19. Rum ____ Tugger (cat in ‘‘Cats’’) 23. Like a romantic evening stroll, perhaps 28. [someone else’s error] 30. Cause chaos 32. — 33. ‘‘That’s it?’’

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