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Surrounded by a group of notable Kamloopsians, two-term city councillor and farmer Dieter Dudy, announced on Monday morning his intention to run for mayor in the Oct. 15 civic election. It’s not the first time Dudy, who moved to Kamloops in 1989 and turns 67 later this month, has made such an announcement. In 2011, he challenged then-incumbent mayor Peter Milobar and came close to winning, finishing 235 votes behind Milobar. On Monday, Dudy announced his mayoral candidacy amidst wind gusts by the high water marker in Riverside Park on the South Thompson River. “I can’t believe it’s been almost 10-anda-half years since I last had this announcement,” Dudy said. “You know, butterflies don’t go away even after 10-and-a-half years. In any event, there’s been a lot of speculation and rumours with regard to what I’m going to be doing this October and I want to set that to rest. … I plan on being the next mayor of Kamloops.” Following his previous run for mayor, Dudy said he gained confidence because he came so close and had only launched a campaign to ensure Milobar did not run uncontested. He said he knew he would run again. Since then, Dudy has two council terms under his belt. He said his calm demeanour makes him right for the job and he hopes to lead Kamloops down a road of prosperity and opportunity. As for what issues will be important in the next term, Dudy cited homelessness, the opioid overdose crisis and business recovery post-pandemic. He is also in favour of a Kamloops Centre for the Arts. In a video posted to his campaign website, Dudy noted his desire for a public market and gathering place, as well as building and maintaining Tournament Capital amenities. He said he would release more information on his platform later.
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Dudy said he is in talks with someone about taking over management of his Thistle Farm in Westsyde, but noted he will continue to be at the Kamloops Regional Farmers’ Market on Saturdays. “So, you can always visit your mayor at my stall,” he quipped. “Not just for vegetables.” Dudy is the fourth person to announce an intention to run for mayor since Mayor Ken Christian announced on Family Day that he will not seek re-election. Fellow Coun. Arjun Singh has also announced, as has former councillor Ray Dhaliwal (who served on council for one year after being elected in the October 2017 by-election) and downtown businessman Reid Hamer-Jackson. Asked what makes him think he can beat Singh, Dudy said: “I came into this knowing that it was a risk, but I also came in this knowing that I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t think I could win it. I believe that I’ve got — I’m trying to be professional here — I just believe that I’m more balanced in my approach and that I have broader appeal, so I feel I can get the masses on my side.” Managing Dudy’s campaign is Henry Pejril. Pejril is president of the Kamloops Sports Council and has run successful
political campaigns in the past, including for Terry Lake, Peter Milobar and Ken Christian. Speaking with KTW, Pejril said the people with whom he works are his friends. “It’s more about the person,” he said. “The politics comes second.” Pejril said he likes Dudy’s approach, describing him as someone who brings people together, but one who can also be firm when decisions need to be made. Lake, who previously sat in the mayor’s chair, was also on hand Monday. He told KTW he has known Dudy for years and has been following him on council. He said a good mayor is a community champion and someone who brings together a team because the mayor ultimately only gets one vote, as do each of the other eight city councillors. “I think he’s the right balance of business interests, addressing social issues and kind of bringing people together around a common cause,” Lake said. “I think you need someone that can build a consensus.” Randy Sunderman has sat on two boards with Dudy, including Community Futures and Kamloops Voters Society. He described him as a “good problem solver.” More information on Dudy’s the campaign can be found online at dieterdudyformayor.com.
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Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Chief Rosanne Casimir said she was surprised Pope Francis apologized for the Catholic church’s role in Canada’s residential school system. The pontiff made the apology on April 1, with some 190 Indigenous representatives, young and old, at the Vatican. “I ask for God’s forgiveness and I want to say to you with all my heart, I am very sorry. And I join my brothers, the Canadian bishops, in asking your pardon,” Pope Francis said. Casimir was one of 32 Indigenous delegates between groups representing First Nations, Inuit and Métis populations visiting Vatican City and meeting the pope last week to discuss reconciliation for residential school abuses. Casimir and 12 other Assembly of First Nations (AFN) representatives met Pope Francis on March 31. Though an apology from the pope was one of the delegation’s objectives, Casimir said she wasn’t expecting to hear it. Following the AFN meeting, however, Casimir said she felt Pope Francis listened, took time to reflect on their messages and felt compelled to make the apology. “[I’m] truly honoured that he listened and he heard and to be able to witness that as well,”
Casimir said. Casimir said the trip, for her, was about making steps toward reconciliation while seeking justice, noting she was honoured to bring forth the messages of her people, residential school survivors and the missing children of residential schools. The pope’s apology was one step forward and gives her people hope, Casimir said, adding that with residential school survivors now passing away at elderly ages, they need to hear words of accountability. Casimir said the AFN delegation made a presentation during its meeting with the pope, which lasted about two hours, with a translator present. “When we met with the pope, he really took the time to share with us his appreciation for how we feel and care for the land,” Casimir said. “He truly listened to our voices and he shared with us
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that he had such shame for what had happened [at residential schools] and he said he was very sorry and what happened was deplorable.” Casimir said when she spoke with Pope Francis, she talked about the impact a meaningful apology would have, as well as how meaningful it would be to welcome him to her community. During their meeting, Casimir, as intended, handdelivered the pope an invitation to visit Tk’emlúps during his trip to Canada later this year. The pope said he hopes to make the trip in the days around the Feast of St. Anne, which is July 26. Upon meeting Pope Francis, Casimir said she explained to him she was passing along an invitation to visit Tk’emlúps, in the form of a handwritten missive. She said he acknowledged receipt of the invitation
and thanked her for it, but didn’t specifically commit to a Tk’emlúps visit at the meeting. “There’s a lot of work that needs to be done in the background to be able to confirm the locations he’ll be attending,” Casimir said. “I really hope he does. For me, it would just add to this historical moment.” April 1 marked the official conclusion of the delegation’s trip to the Vatican, but Casimir spent a few more days in Rome before flying back to Canada on Tuesday. Casimir said she is looking forward to coming home and sharing with her community, other chiefs and residential school survivors the messages she gave to the pope and the response she received. “They want to work with us and they want to move forward in a good way,” Casimir said of the Catholic church. There have been calls for the pope to apologize since May 2021, when the Tk’emlúps band announced it had found signs of 200 probable graves on the site of the former Kamloops Residential School. A papal apology is also one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 calls to action.
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Kamloops taxpayers are looking at a 4.92 per cent property tax increase this year after council on Tuesday approved a number of supplemental budget items. Approvals included money for climate action, accessible playgrounds, new staff and recreation upgrades. During a committee of the whole meeting, council received a budget update from the city’s corporate services director, Kathy Humphrey, and heard that new growth was higher than expected, amounting to an additional $400,000 to city coffers, on top of the anticipated $1 million. The city is also anticipating an additional $155,000 in recreation revenues with a return to normalcy from the COVID19 pandemic. However, Humphrey noted some added costs since the last budget update, such as gasoline impacts as the war in Ukraine rages on (equating to about $120,000 for every 10 cent per litre
increase at the pump) and funding of part of the TNRD Building downtown, part of which the city owns. The city will need to spend $70,000 to replace a chiller and add $30,000 in annual operating costs to fund security and snow removal for the building, which houses the Thompson-Nicola Regional District headquarters, the Kamloops Art Gallery and the public library. The biggest impact on taxation is community climate action funding, proposed to be a 0.35 per cent tax hike per year for the next five years in order to build up a fund to pay for initiatives outlined in the city’s recently approved community climate action plan. Multiple councillors, as well as Mayor Ken Christian, noted they struggled with the funding because of the financial hit on residents, but ultimately voted in favour due to information recently released from the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Coun. Dieter Dudy said he supports the initiative and suggested it should be
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increased in the future. Coun. Bill Sarai, however, argued that whether climate action funding starts this year or next year, it will not make a difference. He said taxes should stay low this year. Coun. Mike O’Reilly noted council significantly increased funding for active transportation and the city has not calculated into its equation initiatives such as making the Canada Games Aquatic Centre more energy-efficient. O’Reilly said tax increases are passed down the line to renters, who are facing high prices. Coun. Dale Bass said if council did not choose to fund initiatives outlined in the Community Climate Action Plan, “we’re just a bunch of hypocrites.” Coun. Sadie Hunter cautioned against an “individualist approach,” saying the city should provide leadership as it asks residents, businesses, institutions and developers to cut down their greenhouse gas emissions. Council voted 7-2 in favour of approving the climate action funds, with councillors O’Reilly and Sarai opposed.
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his month, the School District 73 board of education presents its draft budget and budget process and priorities for the upcoming school year. The budget priorities are informed by the 2022-2027 district strategic plan, which is under development. Since September 2021, we have consulted with more than 1,250 students, parents, staff and partner associations, especially the Aboriginal Education Council. Four values emerged: connections/relationships, well-being, sustainability and equity. These values are enacted through our collective commitment to the seven grandfather teachings: courage, love, wisdom, humility, respect, truth and honesty. Every department co-articulated how they will live these values through our mission: Supporting learning opportunities and environments which inspire students to thrive. Our five district priorities tell “how” students will thrive academically, socially, emotionally, personally and culturally within a fair, responsible and sustainable resource-allocation system. An estimated $207 million, the 2022-2023 annual budget is composed of three funds: operating, special purpose and capital. Operating funds are approximately 84 per cent of our overall annual budget and are dedicated
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to staffing, programming, supports and services enabling students to meet or exceed literacy and numeracy expectations, to transition grade-to-grade on time and to develop competencies to achieve their life goals through career programming. Operating funds also enable sought-after programming, such as the RCMP Youth Academy. These experiences exemplify how we support learning opportunities and environments for students to thrive. Capital funds make up approximately six per cent of our overall annual budget and support facility upgrades, childcare spaces, purchasing portable classroom space, furniture, information technologies and buses. Our community and region have seen exceptional growth, which has put unacceptable pressure on a number of neighbourhood schools. With enrolment numbers climbing by the equivalent of
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a medium- sized elementary school each year, we maximize space in existing facilities, which has required 13 school catchment area changes since April 2021 and the re-opening of two schools in five years. What our district most needs are capital funds for new schools and child cares. We have applied for capital funds to support child care at two schools. While applications take time and are competitive, we hope to serve our youngest learners and families to connect to our schools early, to develop relationships and to experience a sense of welcoming, caring and belonging that nurtures their
trust in our school system and personal growth through excellence in early learning programming. We will continue to work with the Ministry of Education to increase capital funds for these pressing needs. Special purpose funds are 10 per cent of our overall annual budget and are targeted by the ministry to their intended purpose, such as CommunityLINK (e.g., food security), classroom enhancement fund (teachers), support staff learning improvement fund (certified education assistants), early learning (e.g., Seamless Day), mental health and school-generated funds
(school activities, fundraisers). These targeted funds provide much-needed services and should ideally be part of operating funds. Please review the 2022-2023 draft annual budget online at sd73.bc.ca and offer your feedback via email at budgetfeedback@sd73.bc.ca by April 19. Rhonda Kershaw is a School District 73 board of education trustee. Kershaw can be contacted by email at rkershaw@sd73.bc.ca. SD73 columns appear monthly in KTW and online at kamloops thisweek.com.
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Editor: Can the powers-that-be explain why a building at 235 Lansdowne St. downtown will be used as a supervised druguse site once Interior Health’s mobile RV is decommissioned and no longer used for that purpose? The site at the corner of First Avenue and Victoria Street West — which houses a storage facility for the homeless, alongside a gathering place — continues to cause harm to the local businesses and residents. That site and the new supervised drug-use location are both near the two main access points to Riverside Park and Sandman Centre. With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, it is the beginning of summer, when locals and tourists will be visiting Riverside Park to enjoy the park, Music in The Park and other community activities.
People already don’t feel comfortable walking on Victoria Street and now anyone who wants to visit Riverside Park will be confronted by people using drugs under supervision and the related problems stemming that activity. There are tourists who visit Kamloops who have told me they will not stay in the downtown core. Is this really the picture we want Kamloops to be known for, not only to local residents, but to any visitors that may visit our city? What are the people behind this decision thinking? Don’t they realize the damage they are causing not only to local businesses, but to the mental health of Kamloops residents when decisions like this are made? Pat Carlson Kamloops
OF SERVICE TO COUSINS CLUBS Editor: Amid the disinformation, propaganda and conflicting reports coming at me regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, I have to sieve out the truthful nuggets of actual information. This is not always easy in the fog of war, where truth is the first casualty. From within this fog come official statements for what can and cannot be done. I understand the cautious rationale to not further inflame the situation, to not start the Third World War. I also get the importance of measured responses and diplo-
macy. But the thing I really get is the need for humanitarian assistance. Given the geopolitical complexities for those officials who are responsible for keeping things as cool and contained as possible, I have to ask: what can ordinary folks do? Perhaps international service clubs such as Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions and others — which have chapters in cities around the world, including across Europe — can work within their international networks to support their cousin clubs that are on the ground and supporting refugees.
ONE THEFT TOO MANY TO STAY IN CITY Editor: Some time during the night/early morning of April 1 and April 2, someone opened the gate to my yard and cut down and stole all of my spring flowers. I will not get the
opportunity to enjoy them bloom this year. I have been renting a home on the North Shore for the past three years. My car has been broken into, there have been two burglary attempts at my home
while I was sleeping and, on numerous occasions, I have had to chase drug users out of my backyard as they try to set up camp. But the theft of my spring flowers is the last straw. I am out of here.
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City’s top cop talks decrim JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com
Kamloops RCMP Supt. Syd Lecky is in favour of decriminalization — but not the amount currently proposed by the provincial government. The province is seeking an exemption from Health Canada via the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which would decriminalize possession of 4.5 grams for opioids, cocaine and methamphetamine. When speaking recently with Kamloops council, Lecky said 4.5 grams proposed for personal use is too high. He said a deadly dose of fentanyl is one tenth of a gram. “Four-and-a-half grams is an incredible amount,” Lecky told council. “We need other tools to be able to do our job because right now there is very little I can do. I might be able to approach you in a park for drinking an open can of beer, but I won’t be able to do much with you if decriminalization comes through as proposed with those incredible amounts of legalized amounts of illicit drugs.” Speaking with reporters, Lecky did not have in mind a number of grams that would be appropriate for personal use.
He said it should be considered on a drug by drug basis. “It’d be far less,” he said, adding he cannot provide a number because he is not an expert in the field. “Who knows why they settled on that number? I just know it’s not the right number.” Lecky said police officers will generally say 4.5 grams of illicit drugs does not make sense. As for how the threshold will make policing more difficult, Lecky explained it links back to documentation required of police to be granted a search warrant by a judge. He said one opportunity to get that search warrant is observing behaviour, such as selling or exchanging money for drugs. He said police would not be able to arrest someone for drug trafficking if they have four grams of illicit drugs. He questioned the need to walk around with four grams of illicit drugs and suggested it is mainly traffickers. Decriminalization has been among proposed solutions suggested by advocates as the province continues to grapple with an overdose overdose crisis, which was declared a public health emergency in B.C. in 2016. Since then, there have been more than 9,000 such deaths in the province.
Foul play not suspected in death of man KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
The identity of a male body pulled from the North Thompson River has been established, but no crime is believed to have occurred. Kamloops Mounties were called to the 4300-block of
Westsyde Road on March 29 to investigate a report of a body floating in the river near that location, BC RCMP Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet said in a release. Shoihet said an officer from the RCMP dive team was deployed to assist in
recovering the body. According to the Kamloops RCMP, no criminality is suspected to have been involved in the man’s death. The BC Coroners Service is conducting its own concurrent investigation.
Where did bone originate? KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
An investigation into the discovery of a human bone near Kamloops Airport remains ongoing. A person walking their dog on Airport Trail near Aviation Way on March 26 found the human bone. Kamloops RCMP Const. Crystal Evelyn said officers were called out at 5:20 p.m., noting police contacted a BC Coroners Service anthropologist, who confirmed the bone was human. “The investigation into who the bone
belonged to and the circumstances surrounding its discovery is ongoing and will be done in consult with the BC Coroners Service,” Evelyn said. Officers searched the area, but did not find anything else connected to the human bone. As the circumstances of the bone’s discovery remain unclear, police are not disclosing what type of human bone was found. Anyone with information is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2022-9726.
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Kamloops RCMP seeks witnesses after truck hits and kills two dogs KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
Kamloops Mounties are searching for the driver of a pickup truck that struck and killed two dogs in Brocklehurst early Monday morning. Const. Crystal Evelyn said police were called to the area of Ord Road and McLean Street at about 5 a.m. after a black, short box Dodge pickup truck collided with two dogs that had escaped a nearby yard. According to the police report, the truck’s driver allegedly stopped briefly, yelled at those present,
then made comments about having to get to the airport before continuing westbound on Ord. Evelyn said officers patrolled the airport, but did not find the vehicle. “Although no licence plate was obtained, we are hopeful someone from the area will have captured video surveillance featuring the truck, which will help police identify and contact the driver as part of the investigation,” Evelyn said. Police are also asking the truck’s driver and passenger to contact police as soon as possible.
The driver is a white man, about 30 years of age, with a slim build and short, buzz-cut hair. The passenger is a female with a slim build. She wore her hair up and was wearing a dark, three-quarter-length jacket and tights. Police are asking the public to check security and dash-cam footage to see if it captured a westbound black pickup truck on Ord Road between 4:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. Anyone with information is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250828-3000 and reference file 2022-10810.
A crash on Highway 5 on Sunday claimed the life of a Kelowna man Kamloops Mounties and other emergency personnel were called to the 6000-block of the highway at about 6 p.m. for a report of a vehicle that left the road and crashed, ejecting the driver and sole occupant. The man, in his 50s, was taken to Royal Inland Hospital in critical condition and died shortly thereafter.
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Kamloops RCMP is investigating the cause of the crash, while the BC Coroner’s Service is conducting a concurrent probe. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash-cam footage or other information is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2022-10761.
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The City of Kamloops has contracted BA Dawson Blacktop Ltd. to resurface Fortune Drive between 8th Street and Oak Road. Work will begin on April 4, 2022 and is expected to be complete by the end of April. Construction is scheduled to occur Monday– Friday, 7:00 am–5:00 pm. Some evening or weekend work may be required. Traffic & Transit Impacts Traffic detours may be in effect and transit will be impacted. Visit the project page at LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca/Fortune for the most up-to-date information. Please obey all traffic control personnel and equipment when driving in the vicinity of the construction. Questions?
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She said challenges in the area are unlikely to go away with catchment changes. Meanwhile, the school district hopes to have a bigger say in future community planning, with Grieve noting the school district is “overwhelmed” when it looks at KamPlan’s identified areas of growth, including Juniper and Pineview. Grieve said a school in Juniper West is a very long ways away. She cited a lack of capital dollars and lengthy timelines to get new schools announced — let alone built. The issue of extreme heat and smoke relief centres was also discussed. Christian noted six lives lost in Kamloops during the heat dome in June 2021 and asked whether school facilities could be used as shelter in the future. Grieve, however, explained SD73 gymnasiums generally do not have airconditioning, with the exception being the new Parkcrest school that is not expected to open, along with the new building, until the spring of 2024. SD73 board vice-chair Meghan Wade said the school board will only be able to help for two months of the year in the summer and possibly at Christmas because, when schools are in session, such shelters are not an option.
The City of Kamloops and School District 73 met on Monday afternoon to discuss myriad issues, including traffic, community planning and facilities usage. Traffic around the Westmount elementary TH area has been a subject of concern. The city’s development director, Marvin Kwiatkowski, shared information gleaned from recent meetings between the city and the Westmount The Region of BC’s Best elementary parent advisory committee, including st When? Thursday, April 21 , 2022 at 1:30 PM st suggestion that a 30 km/h Thursday, April 21District , 2022 atnotice 1:30that PM The Board of When? Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional gives it will hold school zone be added to a Public Hearing in theofTNRD Boardroom, 4th FloorDistrict - 465gives Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, to in The Board of Directors the Thompson-Nicola Regional notice that it will hold a Public Hearing Westsyde Road. consider proposed Bylaw No.- 465 2773. Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, to consider proposed Bylaw No. 2773. the TNRD Boardroom, 4th Floor However, Kwiatkowski said public feedback on What is Zoning What is Zoning such an initiative would Amendment Bylaw No. Amendment Bylaw No. be required and suggested 2773, 2022? 2773, 2022? catchment reallocation Zoning Amendment Bylaw Zoning Amendment Bylaw should help calm traffic in No.No. 2773 amend 2773would would amend Zoning Bylaw byadding the area in the future. 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All persons whointerest believeinthat their interest propertybymay affectedBylaw by the proposed Bylawashall be afforded a ons whoofbelieve that their property may beinaffected the be proposed shall be afforded the property. Grieve, however, noted reasonable opportunity to provide input to the Hearing. Due to Public Orders and Boardroom capacity able opportunity to provide input to the Public Hearing. DuePublic to Public Health Orders and Health Boardroom capacity a 60 km/h a All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded restrictions, they are encouraged to make written submissions on the matter of Bylaws 2754 & 2756 (via the options speed sign on ons, theyAll are encouraged to make written submissions the matter of Bylaws 2754 2756 (viawritten the options persons who believe that their interest inonproperty may beanyone affected by the proposed Bylaw reasonable opportunity to provide input at the Public Hearing. 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Expanded space at Valleyview secondary has students, staff feeling connected THE COMPLETED $35-MILLION EXPANSION WILL HOUSE 1,200 STUDENTS AND WILL OPEN FULLY IN SEPTEMBER. A PORTION OF THE NEW BUILDING HAS WELCOMED SOME STAFF AND STUDENTS SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com
Valleyview secondary’s east wing expansion has opened to students and portables have been removed from the school site, following years of overcrowding. KTW joined a tour of the expanded space on Monday as a portion of the new building has welcomed some staff and students. The opening is a welcome change to Roger Turner, a physics and math teacher who has taught at the school for 16 years, with many of those years in a portable classroom. Turner said learning and teaching in a portable was isolating for students and teachers alike. He said moving into the expanded space has everyone feeling much more connected with the school. “I don’t think you can understate just how isolating it is to be out in a portable, both for kids and for teachers. So, to finally be a part of Valleyview again, it’s really cool,” he said, emphasizing how much he has enjoyed being visited by staff and students now that they are all under one roof. The school was designed to be used by 675 students, but there are currently 960 students and 80 staff.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A bird’s-eye view of the Valleyview secondary’s east wing expansion project shows an expanded space, as a portion of the new building has opened for some staff and students on Monday. Crews work to finish the exterior siding and trim. Hallways await flooring installation and paint on the walls before students move in. SCHOOL DISTRICT 73 PHOTOS
In its 2020-2021 facilities report, School District 73 indicated its utilization was at 140 per cent, with 32 per cent of students dispersed across the site in 12 portables. The completed $35-million expansion will house 1,200
students and will open fully in September. “It was packed in here,” Turner said. “Just to get from class to class, it was taking kids five to six minutes. With the lockers open, it was just so claustrophobic.”
Valleyview secondary principal Barb Hamblett said the new space will also allow the school to become more functional, with zones for humanities, science and fine art. Included in the expansion
is an art mural created by students. To view the mural, go online to, https://www.kamloopsthisweek.com/localnews/giant-mural-will-befeatured-in-valleyview-secondary-expansion-5194250.
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Vaccine passport system ends April 8 WHILE NO LONGER MANDATED, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS CAN STILL OPT TO USE THE CARD SEAN BRADY
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The provincial government has decided the vaccine card system is no longer needed and its mandated use will end on Friday, April 8, as was announced earlier this year. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said cases, hospitalizations and deaths have all declined sufficiently to remove the mandate. Businesses and organizations can still opt to use the system, but its use will no longer be mandated for gatherings, certain businesses or events. “Each business has to do their own due diligence and has to make sure they have the ability to accommodate people who aren’t vaccinated, whether that’s doing take-away or being able to watch things remotely ... But
it’s still there for people to use, depending on their own safety protocols,” Henry said. Daily case counts and hospitalizations have been plummeting since late January, the height of the Omicron surge. “We’re seeing a levelling off in transmission, but that doesn’t mean our province is no longer vulnerable to new and potential variants coming in the future,” Henry said.
The most prominent variant recently, Omicron BA.2, quickly replaced the previous two Omicron variants in B.C. and now accounts for approximately two-thirds of all cases. With activity picking up and the latest variants still causing widespread infections, Henry is again encouraging people to keep their vaccinations updated, especially those ages 70 and older, who Henry said are much
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Thompson Rivers University is facing declining domestic enrolment, prompting concerns from university brass as the school lays out its 2022-2023 budget. The university is expecting $4.2 million less in domestic tuition revenues in the coming year than in the previous year, which equates to a decrease of 5.7 per cent. In a budget presentation on April 1, the university indicated that since the 2017-2018 school year, faculty compensation has increased from $60 million to
$82 million, while on-campus domestic enrolment has declined from approximately 50,000 course enrolments to about 43,000 enrolments. In a report to the board, TRU president Brett Fairbairn said there is “continued cause for scrutiny of domestic enrolment trends.” Fairbairn said domestic applications from B.C. students are flat, relative to the same time last year, and enrolments from the secondlargest source of domestic students, Alberta, have dropped by 14 per cent. “Almost all of this drop is in post-secondary transfer students, whereas immediate high school applicants from Alberta are currently up six
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while on-camincrease by 7.1 per $82 centmillion, and pus domestic enrolment has TRU has budgeted for a surSTAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com plus of $898,000. declined from approximately 50,000 course enrolments to One reason for that is the Thompsonincrease Rivers in international about 43,000 enrolments. University is facing In a report to the board, tuitiondeclinrevenues, expected to domestic grow enrolment, TRU president Brett per cent,” Fairbairning said. per cent,” Fairbairn said. by 14.1 per cent. concerns from noted Fairbairn Domestic tuitionprompting makes Domestic tuition makes Fairbairn that, to said there is “conas applications the tinued up $39.5 million of university the uni- brass up $39.5 million of the unidate, are splitcause to for scrutiny of school lays out domestic versity’s $255.4-million budversity’s $255.4-million bud 47its per2022-2023 cent international to enrolment trends.” get for 2022-2023. budget. get for 2022-2023. 53 per cent domestic, Fairbairn where- said domesuniversity expectticthe applications from B.C. The largest chunks The of revThe largest chunks of re as inisthe fall of 2021, split ing $4.2 million students are flat, relative to enue in the university’s budenue in the university’s bud wasless 39 in per cent international domestic the same time last year, and get are the provincial opera- tuition get are the provincial opera to 61revenues per centindomestic. the coming than in the enrolments tion grant ($91 million) and year Overall, application num- from the second- tion grant ($91 million) and previous which largest international student tuitionyear,bers international student tuitio for equates the fall have gone source of domestic to a decrease up. of 5.7 per cent. students, Alberta, have ($67.8 million). ($67.8 million). dropped Fees, sales revenueIn a budget presentaFees, sales revenue Fairbairn also noted that by 14 per cent. tion up on April 1, univer- programs, “Almost all of this drop is and other grants make and other grants make up in the competitive sity indicatedincluding that sincenursing, in transfer the remainder of money the remainder of money lawpost-secondary and 250-374-7467 the 2017-2018trades, schoolmost year,seats are students, coming in. coming in. given whereas immediate circulation@kamloopsthisweek.com compensation hasstudents high school applicants from Overall revenuesfaculty for 2022Overall revenues for 202 to domestic who increased $60applied. million to Alberta are currently up six 2023 are actually expected to from 2023 are actually expected have JESSICA WALLACE
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The Board of Directors Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice willhold hold a Public The Board of of the Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that that itit will a Public Hearing Hearing in the TNRD TNRDBoardroom, Boardroom, 4th- 465 Floor - 465 Victoria Street, BC, to Bylaw consider proposed Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC,Kamloops, to consider proposed Nos. 2770 and 2773. 4th Floor Bylaw Nos. 2770 and 2773.
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SCHEDULED TURF MAINTENANCE SEASON Cemetery Bylaw No. 6-27 states all artificial flowers and other tokens of remembrance composed of artificial foliage shall only remain on gravesites from October 1st through to the second Monday in April.
2770, 2022? What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2770, 2022? Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2770 would Zoning Amendment BylawBylaw No. 2400 2770bywould adding amend a amend Zoning Zoning Bylaw site-specific 2400 by adding a site-specific use use on 4006 Shuswap Road, PID: on 4006 Shuswap Road, in PID: 006-279-759, inon 006-279-759, Lions Head (as shaded Lions Head (asadjacent shaded on zoned adjacent map), CR-1:map), Countryzoned to allow a meadery (alcohol CR-1: CountryResidential, Residential, to allow a meadery production processing) contained within (alcohol production andand processing) contained detached garage, limited to to a maximum size of within the detached garage, limited a maximum 1,000 sq.ft., bistroor or gift gift shop. size of 1,000 sq.ft., withwith no no bistro shop.
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What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2773,
What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. We ask family members to remove all items before Monday, 2022? 2773, 2022? Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.Bylaw 2773No. would amend April 11, 2022. Items in City-issued flower stands are exempt Zoning Amendment 2773 would Zoning Bylaw 2400 by adding site-specific Bylawa2400 by adding a use amend Zoning from this rule. Any items not collected before this date will on 5565 Clearwater Valley 013-143site-specific useRoad, on 5565PID: Clearwater Valley be placed at the Hillside Cemetery flower storage area and Road,(as PID:shaded 013-143-522, in Wells Gray (as 522, in Wells Gray on adjacent map), available for pickup no later than April 25 and are not to be shadedto onallow adjacent map),service zoned RL-1: Rural, to zoned RL-1: Rural, a “full guest allow a “full service guest ranch” and ranch” and “campground use”, to permit an placed back on the grave site until after October 1. All persons who believe their inaffected propertybymay affectedBylaw by the proposed Bylawashall be affor “campground use”, tounits, permit aninterest increased All persons whoincreased believe that their interest inthat property mayas beto the be proposed shall be afforded number of sleeping as well number ofuses sleeping as well as toto the Public Hearing. Due to Public Health Orders and Boardroom ca reasonable opportunity to units, provide input acknowledge historic of the property. Commencing Thursday, April 14, 2022, and every Thursday reasonable opportunity to provide input to the Public Hearing. Due to Public Health Orders and Boardroom capacity acknowledge historic uses of the property. restrictions, they are encouraged to make written on the matter of Bylaws 2754 & 2756 (via the o encouraged to make written submissions on thesubmissions matter of Bylaws 2754 & 2756 (via the options after through to October 1, 2022, flowers placed on restrictions, gravesites they are th day of November, 2021. If they wish to All persons who believe that their interest inoffice thto below) which must be received at our prior noon on the 16 day of November, 2021. If they wish to speak below) which must be received at our office prior to noon on the 16 will be removed and placed at the flower storage area for our property may be affected the proposed Bylaws Allus persons whoby believe that interest invia at the Hearing, please contact ustheir tovirtually arrange to Zoom. attend virtually via Zoom. at the in Hearing, shall please arrange to attend scheduled turf maintenance. This does not include flowers becontact afforded a to reasonable opportunity to provide inputbeatafforded the Public Hearing. As well, anyone may a reasonable opportunity to provide input at the Public property may be affected by the proposed Bylaws shall The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form partoptions offor the public record for this matter. The entire content all submissions be made public and form a part of &the public this alsoofmake written submissions on may the matter ofwritten Bylaws 2770 2773 (viaarecord the below) must City-issued flower stands. Hearing. Aswill well, anyone also make submissions on the matter of Bylaws 2770 &matter. 2773 which (via the options
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do I public get more information? submissions will be a made andpublic form a part of thefor public for this matter. will How be made and information? form partpublic of the record thisrecord matter. It is recommended limiting grave embellishments to How fresh do I get more Copies of the proposed Bylawsinformation and all supporting can8:30 be inspected from 8:30Monday a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M Copies of the proposed Bylaws and all supporting can be information inspected from a.m. to 4:30 p.m., cut flowers only during the turf maintenance season and that th, 2021 until 1:30 p.m. the day of the Hear How do I get more information? - Friday (except holidays) at our office, information? How dostatutory I get 2021November until 1:30 4p.m. the day of the Hearing; or Friday statutory holidays) at ourmore office, from November 4th,from anyone who wishes to place flowers on graves do so -after 3:00(exceptCopies of the proposed all supporting information can from top.m., 4:30Monday Copies of via theBylaws proposed Bylaws and allbelow. supporting information canbe be inspected inspected from 8:308:30 a.m. a.m. to 4:30 please contact us any ofand the options please contact us via any of the options below. pm Friday of each week. until 1:30 8th, p.m. the dayuntil of the1:30 Hearing; or please (except statutory holidays) at our office,at from April 8th, 2022 p.m., MondayFriday - Friday (except statutory holidays) our office, from April 2022 p.m. the contact us via any of the options below. day of the Hearing; or please contact us via any of the options below.
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Saturday’s trail derailment on the Canadian National rail line near Kamloops Airport was minor in nature and did not necessitate a investigation by the Transportation Safety Board. “The TSB is aware of the derailment. No injuries were reported. No release of dangerous good was reported,” TSB spokesperson Alexandre Fournier told KTW. “The TSB has limited its involvement to data-gathering, but will not investigate.” In a statement, CN confirmed to KTW five railcars derailed in an upright position, but noted there were no fires, leaks or injuries reported. The crash occurred on a customer track in Kamloops, according to CN. “One grade crossing was temporarily blocked on Tranquille Road due to this incident and CN would like to apologize to motorists for the inconvenience caused,” the rail company said in its statement. “The cause of the incident is under investigation and CN thanks the first responders at the scene.” CN has not provided an answer as to exactly what time the derailment occurred or what, if any material, was in the five railcars. Kamloops RCMP reported the derailment at 7:05 a.m., noting a mechanical issue with a train had left Tranquille Road blocked just north of Aviation Way and that Ord Road was unaffected. There are two rail lines in the area — one that crosses Tranquille Road south of the Suncor energy plant and another to the north of that facility that crosses a portion of Ord Road. Traffic in both directions on Tranquille Road near the entrance to Kamloops Airport was impacted for about eight hours.
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It is unclear when CN Rail will accept an invitation from the city’s mayor to meet about downtown train issues. Downtown residents have complained about issues related to increased train traffic in their neighbourhood.
Council was mulling a $1.2-million budget line item on Tuesday that would help to facilitate whistle cessation in the area. Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian, however, has said he doesn’t think elimination of the whistle will solve the entire problem and he wants to meet with the rail company to tour the area in question.
Asked about when that meeting will take place, CN Rail manager of public and government affairs Tyler Banick said in an email to KTW: “We are in talks with the city on the whistle cessation topic and waiting for a time that works best for travel and provincial health orders.” No timeline on the meeting was provided. KTW asked what public
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health orders currently preclude such a meeting, but no answer was provided. KTW also asked whether CN would fund any initiatives to mitigate the impact of its coal trains on downtown Kamloops. That question was not answered by CN. “We have nothing further to add at this time,” Banick said in an emailed response.
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The province says decisions about the future of the former Stuart Wood elementary building in downtown Kamloops have been stalled by the pandemic, wildfires and other factors. KTW reached out to the province for comment on the
status of the property, which includes a heritage building, a portion of which was used for an emergency shelter this past winter. The building will now go back to being largely vacant, though some city staff are working out of it. The Stuart Wood property is bordered by Third Avenue, Battle Street and St. Paul Street. Nigel McInnis, a senior
public affairs officer with the provincial government, said in an emailed statement to KTW that the city is able to request interim uses of the property if it wishes to make use of the building and surrounding area, such as in the case of the emergency shelter this past winter. When the KamloopsThompson school district closed the school in 2016,
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Long Term Care: provides assistance should you become unable to care for yourself due to aging, an accident, illness or deteriorated mental ability. Usually measured by inability to perform two or more of activities of daily living including eating, bathing, dressing, etc.
Life insurance generally falls into 2 categories: term and permanent.
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1. Property insurance: covers objects such as your home, car, trailer, etc. 2. Personal insurance: covers individuals from certain illness, injury or death.
Term: coverage for a set period of time. Group policies offered through work benefits often fall under this category as well. Typically, term is aligned to debt reduction, a retirement date or coverage while caring for dependents.
We will not focus on property coverage other than we are advocates that if you value the property, it should be adequately insured (think replacement value).
Permanent: designed to meet lifelong needs and often referred to as Whole Life or Universal Life. Costs are higher than term insurance and can be paid over a predetermined number of years or life. These products also have the ability to shelter cash value in a tax-deferred manner.
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These are a brief overview of some avenues that could help protect yourself and loved ones. There are many options, and while it can feel overwhelming, we believe working with a trusted insurance advisor can help ensure that you are protecting what matters most Until next time…Invest Well. Live Well. Written by Eric
Critical Illness: Covers an individual in the event of being diagnosed with certain life-altering illnesses or diseases. This can help pay down debts, provide cash flow if off work, or enhance quality of life. Common coverages may include heart attack, stroke and cancer. Some cover upwards of 30 different ailments. Coverage will vary by product and provider, and is typically paid out in a lump sum upon diagnosis.
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Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS) knows of numerous Ukrainian nationals intent on resettling in Kamloops as they flee their war-torn country. The registered charity and other local organizations are mobilizing to welcome Ukrainian refugees, having held a meeting last week amongst various groups and individuals, who discussed potential Kamloops newcomers escaping the war, which began on Feb. 24 with the Russian invasion of the country. Saejin Chang, KIS settlement team lead, told KTW the organization is expecting 19 Ukrainian refugees will be coming to Kamloops, possibly this week. To date, KIS is aware of at
least four Ukrainian refugees in the city. “We are waiting for them to confirm the date they are arriving,” Chang said in reference to the expected arrival of more people from Ukraine. Chang said it is unclear precisely when refugees will arrive as it takes time to purchase plane tickets and complete biometrics for visas. “We tell them, once they buy the ticket, contact us right away and we’ll get our resources together,” Chang said. To date, KIS has compiled a list of 31 people who are offering housing, employment, volunteer time and donations for Ukrainian refugees who arrive in Kamloops. During last week’s meeting, TRU social work professor Oleksandr Kondrashov said he has also compiled a list of 20 families willing to house Ukrainian refugees. Sun Peaks Mayor Al Raine
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said his community wants to welcome at least two Ukrainian refugee families, but he is still researching what he needs to do to bring them to the resort municipality. Adrian Conradi, Thompson Rivers University’s special advisor to the vice-president international, said he knows of Ukrainian students helping more than 10 family members and friends fleeing the country and estimates potentially hundreds of people could
come to Kamloops. He said he would inform those in the TRU community to contact KIS, which can act as a central registry of sorts. Kamloops Alliance Church is also sponsoring a Ukrainian national who arrived in December. That person’s mother is trying to flee to Moldova from eastern Ukraine and the church is waiting to assist her, a representative of the church said during last week’s meeting.
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KTW staff finalists in Ma Murray Awards KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
Kamloops This Week newsroom staff have been named as finalists in the 2022 Ma Murray Awards, the annual event that recognizes excellence in community journalism in B.C. and Yukon. Jessica Wallace is a finalist for the John Collison Investigative Journalism Award for her series on spending in the ThompsonNicola Regional District under former CAO Sukh Gill. That series won the 2021 Jack Webster Award for Best
Community Reporting. Wallace’s TNRD spending series in the Ma Murray Awards is up against Pique Newsmagazine of Whistler for its story on the municipality of Whistler being targeted by internet ransomware criminals and Ransomware and the Saanich News for its coverage of a sexual assault survivor finding no justice with Saanich police. Wallace is also a finalist for the Business Writing Award for her feature on city regulations that would allow for motels and hotels to be transformed into residential housing.
The other two finalists in the category are the North Shore News for a story on rent hikes and Pique Newsmagazine for coverage of the labour shortage. KTW photographer/reporter Dave Eagles is a finalist for the Portrait/Personality Photo Award for his picture of a yoga instructor in a park (seen to the right). Eagles is up against photos from the North Shore News and Boulevard Magazine of Victoria. The Ma Murray Awards will be handed out on May 14 at a gala at the River Rock Casino and Resort in Richmond.
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Former WolfPack coach Nogic suing TRU CLAIM ALLEGES NOGIC ACCUSED OF SLAPPING STUDENT-ATHLETE, INAPPROPRIATE TOUCHING, CALLING PLAYER FAT, BULLYING, MENTAL ABUSE AND HARASSMENT OF PLAYERS MARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com
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oran Nogic, former head coach of the TRU WolfPack women’s basketball team, has filed a notice of civil claim in B.C. Supreme Court, naming as defendants Thompson Rivers University and two Jane Does, both of whom were on the team he coached. Nogic is suing the university, alleging defamation and wrongful dismissal, claiming he was terminated without cause on Oct. 18, 2021, after an improper investigation into what he claims are untrue allegations made by a player who left the team in September. The document notes that on Oct. 11, 2021, Nogic was invited to an urgent meeting with WolfPack athletics and recreation director Curtis Atkinson and then-TRU assistant vice-president of people and culture Larry Phillips. “At this meeting, the plaintiff was informed that he was being accused of slapping a student-athlete, inappropriate touching, calling a player fat, bullying, mental abuse and harassment of the players of the TRU women’s basketball team,” the claim alleges. The statements are retaliatory accusations from a player
ANDREW SNUCINS/TRU SPORTS INFORMATION Former TRU WolfPack women’s basketball head coach Goran Nogic is suing the university, alleging defamation and wrongful dismissal. He was hired to coach the team in May of 2019. Nogic and the Pack parted ways in October.
[Jane Doe No. 1] who quit the team following a behaviour issue at team practice on Sept. 16, Nogic claims in the document. According to Nogic, he was told by the university during the first meeting that there were two ways to approach the situation — either a formal investigation or a more private, informal investigation. At the end of the meeting, according to the claim, Nogic was told an informal investigation would be completed. Nogic claims he was in shock following the first meeting and went to Royal Inland Hospital
as he was in physical and mental distress and having suicidal ideations. Part of the informal investigation likely included an interview of Jane Doe No. 2, according to the claim, which notes the Jane Does were roommates. The claim alleges Phillips and Atkinson told Nogic in a phone call on Oct. 12 that Jane Doe No. 1 and Jane Doe No. 2 confirmed the validity of the accusations. At a second meeting on Oct. 13, Nogic claims he felt intimidated, harassed and treated unfairly by university
brass and notes he was told he could either resign and leave the team or have an official investigation take place. On Oct. 18, by way of legal counsel, Nogic informed TRU that he wished to see a formal investigation take place, according to the claim. Less than an hour after that request, Phillips sent an email to Nogic to notify him of his termination, the claim alleges. Nogic claims the nature of his dismissal from TRU — the result of an investigation that did not include interviews with all of the WolfPack women’s basketball team mem-
bers, included Atkinson when it should not have and was incomplete in its review of the accusations of Jane Doe No.1 and Nogic’s defence of himself — has limited his future job prospects and he is seeking damages. He is also claiming damages resulting from public humiliation by the defendants and adverse effects to his health, including significant mental distress, suicidal ideations, depression and anxiety. None of the allegations in the claim have been proven in court. Once served, defendants have 21 days to file a response. Nogic’s lawsuit was filed in court on April 1. Nogic, who became known for his animated and intense coaching style, was hired by the WolfPack in May of 2019. Neither TRU nor Nogic offered details on reasons for his departure when contacted by KTW on Oct. 18. “Right of this moment, I can’t [comment],” Nogic told KTW at the time when asked why he is no longer coaching the team. “But for sure you will have the big story in the future. Right now, I can’t. Sorry about that.” At the time, Atkinson said the WolfPack wished to respect the privacy of all involved and would not be commenting on specific staffing decisions. Atkinson on Tuesday declined to comment on the lawsuit.
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Blazers lose defenceman MARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com
Marko Stacha seems likely to remain sidelined for the remainder of the 2021-2022 WHL campaign. Stacha, the import defenceman who turned 20 on March 21, has been unable to fully recover from the upper-body injury that has plagued him since his stint with Slovakia in December at the World Junior Hockey Championship. Blazers’ head coach Shaun Clouston opted not to get into details on the injury. “There’s still a chance [Stacha returns to the lineup], but it’s a long shot,” Clouston said, noting a lengthy playoff run might allow time for Stacha to recover. Kamloops acquired Stacha from the Vancouver Giants on Sept. 29 in exchange for a fifthround pick in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. Kaden Hammell, who turned 17 on March 12, has been logging minutes, mostly alongside overage Vancouver Canucks’ prospect Viktor Persson, in the absence of Stacha. “Kaden has come a long way,” Clouston said. “His game is trending upward. This league is not easy at 16 and he’s handled himself real well. He scored in backto-back games, got in a fight. He’s definitely ready for more playing time.” The Blazers selected Hammell — the 6-foot-2, 180-pound right shot from Langley — 19th overall in the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft. Stacha plans to remain with the team. “He’s a pretty inspirational guy,” Clouston said. “He’s extremely well liked and he wants to help out, whether it’s taking stats, and wants to be part of this. He still thinks he can bring some energy to the team. We’re excited and thrilled
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ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Viktor Persson (left) and Kaden Hammell have been playing together on the Kamloops Blazers’ blue line in the absence of Marko Stacha, who is expected to miss the remainder of the WHL season.
MARKO STACHA that’s what he wants to do.” Quinn Schmiemann and Ethan Brandwood have been playing together throughout the season and that shutdown-pairing partnership seems likely to remain intact through the postseason. Mats Lindgren, the NHL Draft prospect who began the campaign playing mostly with Persson, seems to have settled in with Logan Bairos, who is enjoying his best season in the WHL. Ryan Michael, who turned 17 on Feb. 5, moves up one spot on the depth chart in the wake of Stacha’s departure. “He’s the next guy up,” Clouston said. EXTRA FRAME Kamloops split a pair of games on the weekend, falling 6-5 to the Spokane Chiefs on Friday
at Sandman Centre and edging the hometown Prince George Cougars 4-3 in overtime on Sunday. Daylan Kuefler tallied the overtime winner, his 38th goal of the season and eighth game-winning goal of the campaign. Kamloops co-captain Logan Stankoven registered one goal and two points in the victory. Stankoven is tied for second in the WHL scoring race, with 96 points in 55 games. Arshdeep Bains of the Red Deer Rebels leads the way, with 101 points in 64 games, and his teammate, Ben King, is tied for second, with 96 points in 64 games. The Blazers (46-16-2-0) are second in Western Conference standings, three points back of Everett (44-10-4-5), which has a game in hand on Kamloops. Kamloops has four games remaining in the regular season, all of them 7 p.m. starts at Sandman Centre — Friday, April 8, against Victoria (22-36-5-1), Saturday, April 9, versus Portland (43-16-3-2), Friday, April 15, against Prince George (22-37-31) and Saturday, April 16, versus Vancouver (22-35-4-0).
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Burnaby Lake Rugby Club put a damper on the Kamloops Raiders’ homegame festivities on Saturday at Exhibition Park, earning a pair of victories in Division 1 B.C. Rugby Union action. A physical Burnaby Lake side improved to 4-3 on the season with a 22-15 win over Kamloops in men’s action.
The Raiders dropped to 0-5-1 ahead of a match this weekend in Kelowna. Burnaby Lake kept its perfect record intact in women’s action, improving to 7-0 with a 41-14 triumph over Kamloops.
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Pack start well The TRU WolfPack posted three wins and one loss on opening weekend of the Canadian Collegiate Baseball Conference regular season. TRU played host to Fraser Valley in four games on Canada Games Field on McArthur Island, splitting a doubleheader on Sunday and earning a pair of victories over the Cascades on Saturday. The Cascades blanked the WolfPack 11-0 in the back half of the doubleheader on Sunday. TRU prevailed 5-1 earlier in the day. Jacob Ross pitched a com-
Festival revived ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Tate Larson (right) and the TRU WolfPack had a successful opening weekend on McArthur Island.
plete game for TRU in the win on Sunday, giving up six hits, three runs and two walks and striking out 10 batters. Matt Richards was 3-for-4 at the plate for the Pack, who will be back in action
this weekend against the Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs (2-2) of Lethbridge. Game times on Canada Games Field are 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. and noon on Sunday.
The 60th skiing season on Tod Mountain in Sun Peaks will wrap up this weekend with the return of Wonder Weekend, the spring festival that has been dormant since the 1970s. “It’s all about getting together with friends and family and enjoying those final turns of the season in fun spring conditions,” Christina Antoniak, director of communications for Sun Peaks Resort, said in a press release. “We’ll see the return of the
popular Slush Cup, a longstanding favourite of locals and guests, and the launch of the all-new Snow Way Down Bike Slalom, which is also going to be a huge hit.” Skiers and boarders are encouraged to don their favourite retro threads and share photos on social media using the hashtag #SunPeaks for a chance to win resort gift cards. Go online to sunpeaksresort.com to find the complete schedule of events.
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DANIEL MILLS Executive director of Kamloops Symphony When running long distances — and, really, in all things in life — sometimes it doesn’t matter how fast you are moving, just that you are moving forward. I’ll admit I am guilty sometimes at going unsustainable speeds in various pursuits, sometimes to my own detriment. Last week, after a weekend spent in the Lower Mainland — which included running along the ocean — I returned to Kamloops just in time for that Tuesday’s RunClub session. A little exhausted from the weekend’s activities, I decided to try something new and joined the power walkers for their training session. What followed was a surprisingly rejuvenating session of power walking, complete with great conversations with those who make up the group. I discovered some walkers are individuals just starting their fitness journeys. Others are those who have completed many races previously, but enjoy the pace and the social aspect of moving together. I learned here is truly a place — and pace — for everyone in RunClub and sometimes slowing down can reap many benefits. So, my goal going forward into the week is relaxing my pace, both in physical pursuits and my general life. I’m very fortunate to be playing as a soloist with the Kamloops Brandenburg Orchestra this weekend, an opportunity that had been rescheduled from June 2020. Hopefully, by taking the week more leisurely, I can truly appreciate the experience, along with life’s other offerings in the weeks to come.
JOSHUA GOTTFRIEDSON Councillor with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Wéyt-kp (hello to more than one). The support of RunClub is unmatched. The community that is RunClub has helped lift my spirits when they were still snuggled up in my bed at 8 a.m. on a Sunday morning. Our community is completely and utterly infectious, leaving you with a smile on your face and gratitude in your heart for being placed in their path. It’s something you don’t miss until you’re without. I was without all week, but that does not mean I didn’t run. My first jaunt without RunClub was on Sunday of last week, when I got to enjoy a great passion of mine — play hockey. Running after playing three games of hockey and not having any support system was a challenging experience. It felt like I was running in sand and, after a weekend of skating in sand because running muscles do not translate into skating muscles, the Sunday run left me uninspired. Last Tuesday’s run, while away on business in Richmond after a long drive to the Coast, was another opportunity to long for the support of RunClub. A gift that Jo and RunClub have given me is that of gratitude. I now can see the world of which I am a part. Wheezing and struggling through a run is a silver lining as we are connected to the earth. The sights and sounds of various environments motivate a runner to embrace the beauty of being outside. I am a better human with an attitude of gratitude. Kukwstsetselp (thank you to more than one).
PAUL DE LUCA Sales representative Kamloops This Week Jo’s message last week — pace yourself, you’re not in a halfmarathon yet — came at the perfect time. My training so far had been going well, normally consisting of several smaller runs throughout the week and one longer run. I was amazed at the progress I was able to achieve each week, even writing about it in last week’s article. This past week was different. I had injured my knee as a kid and it never fully healed. To be fair to my body, I have never really given it a good chance to heal, either through snowboarding, surfing or rugby — not the best sports for knees. Up to this point, I had no real complaints from my knee, aside from the occasional pain, but nothing major. Last week, however, I managed to strain it. I tried to put pressure on it, but the familiar pain came back. I had to postpone my runs and it was incredibly hard to know I was losing out on time on the pavement, but it had to be done. Taking time off to reset and recover made me appreciate everything I’ve been able to achieve, but it also gave me great insight into how much more I want to learn from this club, people and activity. I speak about my journey of running and, so far, it’s been mostly high, but this week was a great reminder that you need to take the bad to truly be able to celebrate and appreciate the good.
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2) Walk 3.5 minutes, run for 2.5 minutes. Repeat 6 times. Total 36 minutes.
2) Walk 2 minutes, run 6.5 minutes. Repeat 5 times. Total 42.5 minutes.
2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 5 times. Total 50 minutes (with hills).
3) Walk easy for 20 minutes, then power walk for 20. Total 40 minutes.
3) Walk 3.5 minutes, run 2.5 minutes. Repeat 7 times. Total 42 minutes.
3) Walk 2 minutes, run 6.5 minutes. Repeat six times. Total 51 minutes.
3) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 6 times. Total 60 minutes.
10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.
10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.
10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.
10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.
10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.
The best complement to your run is yoga. Yoga packs serious perks for runners, including flexibility, easing aches and pains and recovery.
You’re doing fantastic. The long run is your anchor. By increasing your long, steady distance safely, you are increasing your endurance, fitness and distance.
Remember to hydrate before, during and after your runs. Hydrating is energy-giving and reduces inflammation, injury and fatigue.
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We all need to get outside more. Many people are vitamin D-deficient, affecting important things like bone health and immune systems.
2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 6 times. Total 60 minutes. 2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 7 times with some hills. Total 70 minutes.
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or so many runners, the idea of a group run is either terrifying or out of the question. I have coached many people through their first day (pre-contemplative stage). The invitation is for them to just come out and try it and the result is always the same — they stay. Showing up on that first day is always the hardest part. We are now halfway through our Boogie training clinic. More than anything, being witness to others’ growth and self-confidence and realizing their abilities is an out of this world feeling. Seeing them bust through their “I could never be a runner” mindset is a currency that fills our coach team up completely. It’s an exciting time for everyone. They got through that first day and now see the reality of completing their first 5K, 10K or 21K distance. And running is so much more fun when you do it with friends. One of my favourite parts about RunClub are the friendships that come out of it, lifetime friendships that last. There is something magical about movement and friendships. They endure, grow, understand and become stronger with each foot step along the way. Nothing lights me up more than seeing all the strong friendships that happen through running and walking. Running is a sport that asks you to show up on good days, bad days and forgettable days. Perhaps this training is the ingredient that lasts in friendships, too — being there for each other through all of the inevitable ups and downs of life. There is a deep sense of belonging no matter what. Boogie day is the same, when a deep sense of belonging occurs. Never underestimate how incredible it feels to stand with thousands of walkers and runners at the start of Boogie, ready to do something remarkable. It feels pretty amazing to show up and belong. This is what the Boogie is all about — showing up as you are. Time is precious. It just is. What are you waiting for? Today is always the day. Register and experience belonging, acceptance and achievement just as you are.
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GREAT INVESTMENT OR STARTER HOME • 2 Bedrooms & 4pc Bath • Appliances & A/C included • Central location close to TRU
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RANCHER STYLE HOME WITH EXCELLENT VIEWS • Located in Barnhartvale near school • 4 bed, 2 bath with 1 car detached garage
GREAT LOCATION ON .23 ACRE LOT • 4 Bedrooms + 1 Bdrm in-law suite • All appliances up & down • RV parking & C/Air
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1245 HIGHRIDGE DR
521 SEDONA DRIVE
1969 ARNICA STREET
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10-1395 PRAIRIE ROSE DRIVE
5572 COSTER PLACE
1265-1267 KIMBERLEY CRES
$1,195,000
$1,450,000
$1,500,000
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POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY • 10 acre parcel in central Barriere • Proposed 32 lot subdivision
GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION! • Breathtaking River view • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • Triple garage • theatre
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4740 BARRIERE TOWN RD
842 GUERIN CREEK WAY
2079 HIGH COUNTRY BLVD
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870 Georgeann Road $799,900
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1236 Foxwood Lane $989,900
3920 Heffley-Louis Creek Road $1,048,000
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Campbell Creek
403 Coyote Drive $799,000
• Perfect family home located on a quiet street in Campbell Creek • Large patio great for entertaining • Suite potential in the basement • Extended driveway with ample parking and room for an RV
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1927 Sedgewick Drive • $950,000
Sun Rivers
3
Brocklehurst
1825 Tranquille Road $1,049,000
4
4008 Rio Vista Way • $949,000
South Kamloops
1042 Fraser Street $949,000
• Sought after neighbourhood • Extensively updated meticulously maintained • Covered decks, patios, and VIEWS!! • Attached Double garage and lane access • Walk to schools, downtown, parks, shopping
3.5
40-1951 Lodgepole • $550,000
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2,936
825 Rosewood Drive • $899,000
LISA RUSSELL 250.377.1801
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• Premium end lot with spacious and lush backyard • Tranquil front porch offers a front row seat to the first fairway of Big Horn Golf & Country Club • Bright and spacious walkout basement
• Beautifully updated home throughout • Lower level has a self-contained 1 bed + den & 1 bath suite with all new appliances • Large heated shop with 500 Sq. Ft. of finished space above perfect for guests or man cave!
2,400
MIKE GRANT 250.574.6453
576 Sun Rivers Drive West $929,000
South Kamloops
• Sought after Location! • Large lot with City views • Spacious fenced yard and pool • Updated with warmth and character
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950 McMurdo Dr • $999,000
BOB GIESELMAN 250.377.7722
Under Construction
Tobiano
188 Holloway Drive $1,099,000
• New build - currently under construction • Luxurious kitchen: quartz counters, ample natural light & extra perimeter cabinetry • Bonus: Second living/family room on 2nd floor • Landscaped with a gorgeous exterior!
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2.5
1332 Kinross Place • $999,000
2,720
2251 Paul Lake Road • $949,000
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Sun Rivers
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• Choose your finishing selections • Walk-up floor plan • Take in the view off the spacious sundeck! • Lock n’ go community – yard maintenance done for you
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562 Trillium Court • $1,095,000
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703 Belmonte Terrace • $709,999
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Denise Bouwmeester denisebouwmeestersales.com Cell: 250-319-3876 | Email: dbinkamloops@shaw.ca
BARNHARTVALE $625,000
(Kamloops) Real Estate
MASTER CERTIFIED NEGOTIATION SPECIALIST
18-1435 SUMMIT DRIVE 113-800 VALHALLA DRIVE 803 IN VICTORIA LANDING $ $369,900 $450,000 479,000
D L SO • 20 acres nestled in the heart of Barnhartvale • Goes from end of Foxwood Lane to Barnhartvale Road
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• 4 bedroom and 2 bath • Beautifully maintained • Covered deck in fenced backyard • Covered parking
"At my first meeting I knew Denise would be the realtor for me. She possessed the qualities I was looking for: honesty, integrity, years of knowledge and it felt like talking to a long-time friend. Denise knew exactly how to network and advertise to get the greatest response and return for my home. She was always available and answered me promptly when I called, even calming and reassuring me at times. Denise hired a professional photographer and the photos and video were outstanding and represented the property well. I would not use any other realtor in the future and highly recommend Denise Bouwmeester. Thank you, it has been a pleasure working with you, Denise." – Shelley
Jessica MATT
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COUNTRY: PURE AND SIMPLE BRING YOUR HORSES
1221 HOWE ROAD $640,000
SOLD
• Fabulous views from this 4 bedroom home • Lovely kitchen, dining and living room • Fenced backyard with raised garden beds and large back deck
SOLD
GREAT TIME TO BUY OR SELL WITH RECORD LOW INTEREST RATES
D L SO "I would highly recommend Denise for any Real Estate deal! Being a long time Kamloops resident, she is very aware of this market. She was so knowledgeable and extremely efficient and made my sale, go very smoothly. Thank you Denise!" – Judy Bregoliss
marvin matt
250.319.8784 • mmatt@shaw.ca RealEstateKamloops.ca
NEW! NEW! NEW! JUST STARTED CONSTRUCTION
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS NICE 1/2 DUPLEX WITH IN-LAW SUITE
SOLD
CALL MARVIN
$499,900
• 1,847 sqft 1/2 duplex CHASE, BC • Large fenced yard with storage • 1 bdrm, 3 pce bath in-law suite w/ separate entrance and own laundry • Main floor: 2 bdrm, large master bdrm, 4 pce bath, laundry, access to sundeck off kitchen • Fresh paint throughout with laminate flooring • All appliances up & down • Close to shopping, schools, Little Shuswap & golf • QUICK POSSESSION
ADULT ORIENTED, VALLEYVIEW TOWNHOUSE
$1,342,000
$460,000
$450,000 • 52.6 acres Red Lake area • Just passed 35km sign on South side of road • Mix of flat pasture land & remainder slightly sloped & treed
SOLD
• Small portion sub-irrigated • Fully fenced • Small creek through property • Abundance of wildlife • Make a great home site
• 3,834 sqft two storey home w/walk-out basement • 4 bedrooms finished - 1 on the main & 2 upstairs plus the master bedroom • 3 bathrooms finished - 4 pce on main, 4 pce upstairs & 5 pce ensuite • Large 2 car garage with 13’6x8 shop, extra parking
• Bright main floor, 9' ceilings and 18' in the living room with access to partial covered deck and beautiful views • 1800 sqft with suspended slab awaits your ideas • Room for a mortgage helper with still room for main house use • Lot size 12,701 sqft
$595,000
• 1908 sq.ft. townhouse, only 10 units in complex • 3 bedroom, 4 bathrooms • Hardwood and brand-new carpet & paint • Rec room in basement w/wet bar, storage, A/C,3 yr old HW tank • Private back yard, yard maintenance taken care of by strata • Strata $265/water,sewer,garbage, gardening • Prefer 60-day possession, NO rentals
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500 Lorne St - $1,970,000 Historic CN Building • Restaurant
1119 Crestline - $689,900 3 bed • 2 bath • 2187 sq ft
24-5005 Valley Dr - $749,900 2 bed • 2 bath • 956 sqft
OPEN HOUSE: SAT. 1-2:30PM
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243-247 Kault Hill Rd, Tappen - $1,400,000 Multiple Building Acreage • 4.02 Acres
1125 10th St - $759,900 4 bed • 3 bath • 2993 sq ft
127 Clarke St - $830,000 Fourplex • 1,812 sqft
392 Monmouth Dr - $579,000 2 beds + 1 bed suite
2357 Qu'appelle Blvd - $785,000 3 bed • 3 bath • 1594 sqft
190 Robson Dr - $870,000 4 bed • 3 bath • 1410 sqft
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Westsyde 2716 BEACHMOUNT CRESCENT $445,000 • MLS®166111 • Approximately 5,000 square foot building lot in the heart of Westsyde • Bergman house plans available which were approved by the city • Retaining wall at the back of the property is in place
South Kamloops 775 COLUMBIA STREET $699,900 • MLS®166227 • Great downtown location with 2+2 bedroom and 2 bathrooms • Approximately 30x18 detached garage/workshop • Quick possession possible
Westsyde 3262 WESTSYDE ROAD $774,900 • MLS®166438
• Just like new half-duplex with 3+2 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms • Just under 3000 square feet of living space with double garage and good parking • Fully finished basement with 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom and separate entry
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Pineview Valley 1700 LODGEPOLE DRIVE $799,900 • MLS®166033 • Nice 3+2 bedroom 4 bathroom home in Pineview Valley • Private fenced yard with aboveground pool and hot tub • Great family home and neighbourhood
Westsyde 2165 WESTSYDE ROAD $1,199,000 • MLS®166103 • Immaculate and updated 3+2 bedroom 3 bathroom riverfront home • Full walk-out basement with 2 bedroom self-contained legal suite • A must to view!
Westsyde 787 MORVEN DRIVE $899,900 • MLS®166358 • Immaculate 4 level split home with 3+1 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms • Double garage and wired/ detached 24x18 garage • Lots of parking including RV parking
Knutsford
TI LIS
Brock 1021 DESMOND STREET $949,900 • MLS®166595 • Stunning executive 4+2 bedroom 5 bathroom home with almost 4000 square feet • Multipurpose approx. 26x60 enclosed annex with in-ground pool and hot-tub • Beautiful park-like property with many updates done throughout
Westsyde
2911 DELEEUW ROAD $2,200,000 • MLS®165858
2821 BANK ROAD $2,450,000 • MLS®166104
• Beautiful acreage with approximately 60.93 acres • Country style home with 3+1 bedrooms 4 bathrooms and approximately 4000 square feet • Large approximately 40x50 shop and 2 barns 40x40 and 38x40 with many more outbuildings and features • A must to view!
• Original owner luxury home with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and over 4100 square feet • Sitting on approximately 2.22 acres and 190ft of river frontage • Triple garage and 1200 square foot shop
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AND MORE!
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Bicycles Rad Electric Bike with bike carrier. 86kms like new. $1800. 778-3620186. Trek Crossrip Road Bike. Like new. Paid $1950 Asking $1,000. 250-5720753.
For Sale - Misc 6pc Bedroom set like new. $500. 1 Western Horse Saddle $150/each. Miter saw $125. Battery charger $65. Angel grinder $75. Small radial alarm saw $50. 250-374-8285.
Personals
75ft of 3/4” polyline w/heat tape. $200. 12ft field roller. $250. 250672-9712.
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Antiques Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30. Cedar Hope Chest $400. Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250-3728177.
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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Fuel tanks - 1-300 gal and 2-100gal on stands. $300. 250-672-9712 or 250-819-9712. Glass canning jars - all sizes. $10.00/dozen. 250376-8726. Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $6,000/obo 250-3766607. Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 30,000 for $2,000/obo 250-3766607. Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650. Shoprider Scooter. $750. 250-574-0325. Tonneau cover for 2003 Ford Supercab 7ft. $200/obo. 250-851-8884.
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NOTICE OF STATUTORY HEARING DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT Notice is hereby given that Council will consider issuance of a Development Variance Permit on TUESDAY, April 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in COUNCIL CHAMBERS, #1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, to vary the provisions of Zoning Bylaw 675, 2010, Section 7 ER Zone – Estate Residential, Subsection 7.2.6 – Total Combined Maximum Floor Area of Accessory Building, from 75m2 to 107m2; Section 7 ER Zone – Estate Residential, Sub-section 7.29 – Minimum Setback of Accessory Building from front parcel line from 9m to 6m; and Section 7 ER Zone – Estate Residential Sub-section 7.2.7 – Maximum height of accessory building from 6m to 6.9m as the applicant intends to build a detached garage in the NW corner of the front yard on the property legally described as Lot 11, Plan KAP31163, DL 2216, KDYD, (263 Gowan Drive) as shown below:
Legal / Public Notices NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that to recover charges under the Provisions of our Storage Agreement, the goods in units (C03) Tyler Edward, (E63) Jacob Cavanagh, (D148) Jennifer Ronning. Will be removed on or after April 21, 2022. The person(s) whose name is attached to these outstanding units are liable to us for outstanding charges. McGill Mini Storage Ltd., 1226 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC 1-250828-2287.
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TAKE NOTICE that a 1996 30’ Baja twin engine boat will be sold in pursuant to the Repairers Lien Act, RSBC 1996 c 404, to pay a debt for boat repairs owed by Kerry Wiebe in relation to the above described boat in the amount of $34,279.60. The boat will be sold to the highest bidder as of April 26. Bids to purchase the boat may be made in person at Robin’s Marine & Snowmobile Service located at #2-468 Okanagan Way in Kamloops.
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Rose Mary Kask It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Mary Kask on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the age of 91. Predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Ronald David Kask in 2019, and daughter Sharon Anne Kask in 1990. Mom to Cynthia and Maury (Kelly), Grandmother to Richard (Brittany), and GreatGrandmother to Navy. Rose was born in Vancouver, BC in 1931 to Leslie and Grace Constance Bowker.
Missing You Mom, Grandma, GG There are no words to tell you, Mom What losing you has meant. But now each day brings memories Of happy years we spent. You’d want us all to smile again And that’s just what we do. Every time we reminisce With loving thoughts of you. You’re with us when each new day dawns And when we say Goodnight, Our guardian angel here on earth and Heaven’s shining light.
Love from all your Families Thank you to all for your kind words and donations in Mom’s memory.
In Loving Memory of Raymond “Ray” Ernest Ravis
March 18, 1934 – April 9, 2021
Always outgoing and eagerly offering help, Rose loved to help Grace around the house with cooking, chores, and gardening, enjoying many hours “in the dirt” as gardening became a lifelong passion. Her love of horses and with her athleticism she enjoyed her time being able train/groom horses, and loved to ride in the then rural Burnaby area. Attending Burnaby High School she excelled in writing and typing, was a gifted artist (clay, sketching, painting) with a keen artistic eye. Her favourite sports were lacrosse and gymnastics. Attending Burnaby High School Rose met the love of her life Ronald (Ron). Ron also played lacrosse and they fell in love and began their life’s journey. Rose worked as a stenographer for Finning Tractor and Ron worked for British American Oil. Ron and Rose married in North Burnaby June 21, 1952. Moving to Trail, they welcomed Sharon Anne on March 14, 1956. With a subsequent transfer to Dawson Creek, they welcomed their second child Cynthia Elizabeth on May 20, 1959. In 1962 the family made their final move to Kamloops as Ron became the Manager of Inland Natural Gas. Their third child Maury was welcomed into the family on July 14, 1965 born. Rose and Ron were incredible loving parents and family became their life’s joy. Rose, along with husband Ron, spent decades giving their dedicated service to the community (City of Kamloops) and its organizations. Rose and Ron both spent summers supporting and organizing various swim meets with the Kamloops Summer Swim Club. Their grandson Richard (Mom-Cynthia) born on November 13, 1986, they were immensely proud of him attending Simon Fraser University and playing football for SFU. Instrumental with the Canada Games in 1993 and the Canada Senior Games which were hosted by Kamloops in 1996. For more than 40 years, Rose was a member of the Ladies of the Nile and the Eastern Star, while Ron was active in the Kamloops Shrine Club and the Masonic Lodge. Rose initiated the project of hand making “comfort bunnies” supported by the wonderful talents of the many Nile ladies, these bunnies were sent to Portland’s Shriner Hospital for children. These unique handmade bunnies were gifted to children receiving medical care and brought many a smile and a warm hug. With the most recent addition to the family September 16, 2020 great-granddaughter Navy Shay (Dad-Richard, MomBrittany) bringing much joy and happiness as well as countless singing nursery rhymes, their most favourite......Itsy Bitsy Spider.
A year has gone by you left our home, but in our hearts you will always be near. We shared many memories that we shall never forget. We will always love you. Until we meet again. Patricia, Darin and your fur baby Roxie. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
The Kask family will have a private service in Vancouver with both Ron and Rose being interred and to lay in rest forever. Details for Rose’s Celebration of Life with family and friends is yet to be determined and will be updated on Schoenings’s website.
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January 5, 1927 - March 26, 2022 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Eva Hegberg, at Royal Inland Hospital, at the age of 95. Eva is survived by her son Gerry Hegberg (Tina), daughters Brenda Partridge (Gordon), Arvilla Tadei (Ron), Bonnie Pozzobon (Kevin) and Shelly Ducharme (Greg). Eva also leaves fifteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Eva was predeceased by her husband John Hegberg, parents Jane and Albert White, sister Peggy, brothers Fred and Gary, daughter Darlene Smashnuk, son Larry Hegberg and grandson Nigel Hegberg. Eva was born January 5, 1927 in Lacombe, Alberta. She grew up on the family farm just outside of Lacombe where she was the eldest of four siblings. She was married to her husband John from 1946 until his passing in 1985. Together they raised seven children. They moved from Southern Alberta to BC in 1967, settling in Pritchard in 1972. Eva was a devoted mother and homemaker. She enjoyed working as an Avon Representative in Pritchard for many years. As well, she was an avid quilter and enjoyed many hours with her Pritchard quilting group, “The Henrietta’s”. Eva will be deeply missed by her family and friends. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Malan for the care and kindness he has shown our Mom and family over the years. We are also very grateful for the wonderful nurses and care aids at Chase Home Health, who have given many hours of care and friendship to Mom - she adored each and every care aid and looked forward to their visits. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 1:30 pm at The West Highland Community Centre, 1885 Links Way, Kamloops, BC, V1S 1S9. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eva’s name may be made to the Cancer Society.
Richard James (Jim) Dickey 1952 - 2022
Jim was born on June 7, 1952 and passed away at home on March 24, 2022. He is survived by his wife Brenda of 35 years, son Shawn Dickey of Thedford, Ontario (wife Tracy), grandchildren Mckenna, Justine, Brett, sisters Judy Ironside (London ON), Jan Reynolds (London, ON), Deb Hunter (Exeter, ON), brothers Bill Dickey (Creston, BC), Chuck Dickey (London, ON). Predeceased by mom Joyce and dad William and sister Linda. Jim and Brenda moved from London, Ontario to Kamloops, BC in 1990 and started ICI, an Electrical Engineering firm which had been a longtime dream of Jim’s. He loved BC and the friends he made when he lived here previously in 1980. They both retired 5 years ago as he battled cancer. Jim was a perfectionist and put his heart and soul into his work. The part he loved the most was meeting with his clients throughout the province, many of whom became his dear friends. He was a real talker and enjoyed the camaraderie with each of them. Jim fought this aggressive disease with strength and a positive spirit the same way that he approached life. We can’t thank Dr. Miranda du Preez enough for her determination, support and compassion throughout this journey and to Dr. Proctor and his team at the cancer clinic. Special thanks to our dear friend Diane who listened with love and could raise our spirits even at the most trying times. There will be no service at this time. Drake Cremation and Funeral Services.
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James MacEwan 1949 - 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James MacEwan. Jim was a gentle man, and will be missed by all who knew him and whose lives he touched. Jim lived at Tranquille in his younger years, moving to Waddington Home in 1984, where he resided until January 2022. Due to declining health he moved to Plover Home. Jim always had a sparkle in his eye and a mischievous grin. He had a great sense of humour often making himself the life of the party with his loud, boisterous hollering. He will be missed by his roommates Margaret, Scott, Inderjit and the staff at Waddington and Plover House, and all his friends at Vista. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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Ross Alexander Howden September 18, 1933 - March 10, 2022
Our family sadly announces the passing of Ross on March 10, 2022, at Ridgeview Lodge at the age of 88, with his 3 girls by his side. Ross was predeceased by his parents, Art and Ila Howden, first wife Marie, brother Roy, second wife Theresa and his eldest grandson Aarion Howden. Ross will be remembered and greatly missed by his daughters Barbara Forde, Linda (Larry Bissell) and Patricia (James Broad). He will also be missed by his grandchildren Monique Bolen, Tracy Ord, Brent Jewers, Lyrae Broad, Zan Alcock, Jackie Broad, Jake and Tyler Forde. There are seventeen greatgrandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, along with his younger brother Earl Howden, and numerous nephews and nieces. Ross was born in St. Lina, Alberta and was raised on the farm. Following the sale of the farm the family moved to Calgary, Alberta where Ross started school. His dad had started a business, Howden’s Drilling and the family moved every 2 months across many provinces in Canada, so school years were hard, making and leaving friends. Ross dropped out of school half way through grade 9 and started working for his dad’s company. He married Marie Paradis on March 22, 1954 and continued to work for Howden’s Drilling until it was sold. Ross and Marie now had been blessed with two daughters. Ross found a truck driving job with Cremona Transport and did daily trips to Calgary. They lived on a small farm in Cremona, Alberta and the 3rd gift of a daughter was born. The family up rooted and moved to Kamloops, British Columbia in 1964. Ross entered into a multi-partnership and purchased Bridge Motors on Tranquille Rd, in Kamloops, British Columbia. Ross employed most of his family there, until the business sold. A new career path, Ross started employment with the School District #73, custodian, bus garage and then to Stores, where he delivered to the schools with his trusty K-9, Lady. During his retirement he enjoyed spending time at the family cabin at East Barriere Lake and puttering in his yard. Dad loved to build things and tear things a part. Dad also enjoyed daily trips on his scooter to Bailey’s Pub, for his one glass of beer. Most of all, dad was a dedicated Blazer’s fan and he looked forward to every hockey game. Many friends and memories were made. Ross and Marie celebrated 43 years of marriage, Marie passed away, June 3, 1997. Ross remarried in October 1998 to Theresa, they were married for 23 years until Theresa passed in February 2021. Special Thanks to Ridgeview Lodge, Orchard 1 in Kamloops, British Columbia with Ross’s care and support (he was known as their Mickey Rooney). Cremation service was held on March 21, 2022 with family members, completing his journey together. A Celebration of Ross Howden’s life will be officiated with Pastor Don Maione and held at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, British Columbia on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 11:00 am. There will be a reception held after the service. Following will also be a family and friend gathering at the Amenity Building, at 1195 14th Street, Orchard Village Complex. Some visitor parking or parking on 14th Street. Please bring your stories to share as dad loved a good visit. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Alzheimer’s Society or Diabetes of Canada in Ross Howden’s name, would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Beamish November 4, 1931-March 24, 2022
Elizabeth Anne Beamish (Betty), 90, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Royal Inland Hospital. She leaves behind her loving children, Wayne (Ruth), Wendy (Terry), Cindy (Doug) and Vern (Shona). She was predeceased by her sister Joan (Harold). Her husband Leonard Victor (Len) passed away in 1984, but was fortunate to find her new life partner, Bruce More (d. 2011) and his family Brian (Sonja), Lowell (Sellina), grandchildren Hailee, Keigan, Victoria and Fawna (Scott), Jennifer (Aaron), Stephanie, Sebrina. Betty was born in East York, Ontario and moved with Len to Kamloops in the early 1960s. She raised her family in her true home of Kamloops and was a devoted employee of Weyerhaeuser for 19 years. The family wishes to acknowledge her caring friends as well as the staff at The Hamlets at Westsyde and Royal Inland Hospital for their kindness and compassion. Betty was a loving mother, a devoted friend and a poet. Always thoughtful of others, she wrote this poem in advance for her obituary to help bring comfort to those whose lives she touched.
“Remember me”
I like to think That when i’m gone Many happy memories Will linger on.
They brought an abundance Of joy to my life And made me proud To be a mother and wife.
Think of the person I used to be Full of love And humanity.
Remember me by My sense of humor The enjoyment i got From the latest rumors.
Reaching out to others Less fortunate than me By way of my hugs And thru my poetry.
My love for animals And my fellow man Was only part of The master plan.
Think of the good times Together we had Some very happy Others so sad.
Try not to cry Or weep for me My life was complete Now my spirits free.
As a mother I tried to be A friend and companion To my family.
I’ve gone to rest On another plain To be with loved ones Til we meet again.
Betty knew many people whose lives were affected by cancer and so if friends desire, a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation (bccancerfoundation.com/BettyBeamish) would be appreciated. A service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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Irene Caraline Messmer (née Olsen) June 5, 1924 - March 30, 2022
Irene Messmer passed away peacefully during the quiet evening of March 30, 2022 at the age of 97, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her loving daughter Marion Healey-Ogden (Gerry) of Kamloops, her grandson Kyle Healey-Ogden (Robyn) of Regina, SK, her granddaughter Angela Healey-Ogden of Denver, CO, USA. She is also survived by her sister Esther Anderson of Kamloops, sister-in-law Bea Henderson of Kelowna, sister-in-law Marie Messmer of Kamloops, many nieces and nephews and their families in BC, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec, plus extended family members in Canada, Norway, and the USA. Irene was predeceased by her husband Herb, in 2008 and by her parents Lind and Lena Olsen, her siblings Lloyd Olsen Sr., Roy Olsen (Randi), Norma Olson (Anton), Lloyd Olsen Jr., and by her in-laws Ernest and Teresa Messmer, Victor (Elaine) Messmer, Earl Messmer, and Wally Anderson. Irene was born in Sedgwick, AB, the third of six children. She lived on the family farm before moving to Prince George, BC during WWII where she met Herb. In 1948, Irene and Herb were married in Kamloops, BC and remained there for most of their lives except for about 10 years during which they lived in Chase, BC. She spent many years working in the secretarial field at Tranquille TB Sanatorium and at Westend Motors in Kamloops working with Herb and his brothers. Her final profession was as a Real Estate agent in Kamloops and Chase. She enjoyed sewing, craft work, and her flower garden. In particular, Irene was extremely proud of her homemaking skills. She will always be remembered for her amazing baking and her unwavering love and dedication to her family. Irene regularly attended the Lutheran church throughout her life until she was no longer able to participate in services. She loved music and enjoyed many years of singing with the church choir. During her stay at Overlander Residential Care, her face lit up whenever it was music time. Irene was always known for her big smile and sunny disposition. Thank you to Dr. Howie and to all the Nurses, Care Aides, Rehab staff, and volunteers at Overlander for their constant and dedicated care. In particular, we offer a special thank you to Care Aids: Fran and Darcy, for their loving care of Irene throughout her six years at Overlander. A Celebration of Irene’s life will be held at Schoenings Funeral Chapel at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 9, 2022. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the BC Alzheimer’s Society or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Arrangements entrusted to Schoenings Funeral Service, 513 Seymour St., Kamloops, BC V2C 2G8
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The more you give, The more you get, The more you laugh, The less you fret, The more you do unselfishly, The more you live abundantly, The more of everything you share, The more you’ll always have to spare, The more you love, The more you’ll find, That life is good, And friends are kind, For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day.
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Maria Elizabeth Nagy 1927 - 2022
Born August 5, 1927 in Vrbas (Verbasz) Yugoslavia (Serbia). Maria immigrated to Canada in 1963 to marry her true love Sandor, two weeks later. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Maria will always be remembered as an amazing seamstress and for her love of flowers. Maria is survived by her loving husband Sandor Nagy, daughter Viktoria (Summerland, BC), son Laszlo (Lisa) Nagy (Kamloops, BC), grandson Kendall Nagy (Kamloops, BC), and grandson Kenyan Nagy (Antigonish, NS). Maria is predeceased by her siblings Verona, Karl, Laszlo, Anna and Istvan. A special thanks to the staff at The Hamlets at Westsyde and Father Dale for giving mom her last rites.
You are loved beyond words we could ever express, and you will be dearly missed by all. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church at 635 Tranquille Road. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 7, 2022 in the Church. Following the Service Maria will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
Adam Einarson It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Adam Einarson. Adam passed away on March 19, 2022 from health complications relating to diabetes. Adam was predeceased by his mother Karen Einarson on January 17, 2016. Left to cherish his memory are his father Dale Einarson and his partner Deb, sister Amanda Nixon (Einarson), brother-in-law Jason Nixon and niece Addison Nixon, all of Kamloops, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Adam was born in Prince Rupert, BC on July 12, 1983. He lived in various communities throughout the province including, Nanaimo, Prince George and Kamloops where he was living at the time of his death. In his younger years Adam was active in soccer, karate and later Kung Fu. Adam loved the outdoors and was an avid walker/hiker and enjoyed going fishing with his dad and Deb. His favourite times were those spent with family. He was also a lover of all creatures great and small and had a wide variety of pets in his life, especially in his early years. Adam was a kind and gentle soul who would help anyone in need and will be fondly remember by the many lives he touched during his short stay on this earth. There will be no funeral service but rather a private Celebration of Life with local family later in the spring. Anyone wishing to do so, can make a donation in Adam’s memory to Diabetes Canada or your local SPCA. Condolences may be expressed SchoeningFuneralService.com
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Wilbur Leverne Field The family of Wilbur Leverne Field announces his peaceful passing at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House on March 19, 2022, just two weeks short of his 97th birthday. Wilbur is survived by Winona, his devoted wife of 68 years; his sons Brian (Jill) Field, Ron (Jody) Field and daughter Susan (Randy) Engemoen. Wilbur was a loving grandfather to Devon, Riley (Rachel) and Brodie Field; Kirstyne (Kyle) Brewer and Shauna (Colin) Leslie. GreatGrandpa to Hayden and Mylo Brewer, Lukas and Charlotte Field. Wilbur was also step-grandfather to Mike (Meghan, Arizona and Addison) Bryant and Angela (Casey, Isaac and Levi) Hensrud. Wilbur was born to A.R. (Speedy) and Kathleen Field on April 2, 1925 in Lytton, BC. The family soon relocated to Kamloops and welcomed second son, Ralph. Wilbur completed his schooling in Kamloops and went onto UBC in Vancouver. A highlight of his time at UBC was refereeing a game for the Harlem Globe Trotters. Wilbur was a community leader in Kamloops and a true visionary. He was President of the Chamber of Commerce (1965), Past Secretary of the Kamloops Rotary Club, and a Past Master of the St. Paul Masonic Lodge #109. He was also an original shareholder of NL Broadcasting. Wilbur and Winona were the second generation to own and manage Newell Flower Shop, the family business established by his in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Newell, in 1938 in downtown Kamloops. Wilbur garnered many industry awards, including the Northwest Floral Association’s “Florist of the Year”. The business is currently owned by Brian Field....the third generation. Wilbur was a longtime member of the Kamloops Golf and Country Club. He was also one of the original investors in Tod Mountain, now Sun Peaks. His enthusiasm for skiing continued well into his golden years, and he commemorated his 75th birthday by skiing 75 days in the ski season of 1999/2000! Wilbur and Winona resided in their Douglas Street home for many decades, moving to Kamloops Seniors Village in 2015. The family wishes to thank the staff at KSV for their support. We would also like to acknowledge the caring nurses and doctors of Floor Six North at Royal Inland Hospital, and the tender caregivers at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House who administered to him in his final hours.
It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Bolton announce his passing at R.I.H. on March 25, 2022. Jim was born to Jim Sr. and Grace (Goldie) on March 15,1941 in New Westminster BC. Jim is lovingly remembered by his wife (Beth) of 62 years; sons Jim and Jerry; daughter Linda; granddaughter Jesse (Mike) and great-grandson Wyatt. Jim is also survived by his brother Pat, Mike (Vicki) and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Jim is predeceased by his parents Jim and Grace, sister-in-law (Carol) and son-in-law (Darcy). Jim followed his family footsteps in the electrical business and became a electrician in 1969. He worked on many big projects like the Mica Dam and the Revelstoke Dam. After he and Beth travelled to Oshawa, Ontario and he worked at the GM Plant. After returning to BC he started his own electrical company for a few years. The last 10 years of his career he worked at the oil sands in Fort McMurray. He always enjoyed his adventures in his working career. In Jim’s earlier years he took interests in fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and home renovations. Jim and Beth also loved to go camping with a pet dog. Closer to his retirement they bought a place in Yuma, Arizona and would travel by motorhome every winter. Other interests Jim enjoyed was his chickens and horse and trailer shopping with his granddaughter Jesse. A special thanks to the many doctors and 6 South nurses who cared for him for two months. A celebration of life will be held at the family farm in Chase this summer. Announcements will be made closer to the date. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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Rick Albert
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Rick sadly passed away at his home on March 9, 2022. Rick had an adventurous life. He lived in Italy for many years where he developed long lasting friendships. After returning to Canada Rick opened “OOPS Cafe” in Kamloops along with his Aunt Lois. Following that venture he had a radio show at CFBX TRU called “Rick Around the World”. He also dedicated his time at “Foody Fridays” at Mt. Paul Church.
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Scatter me not to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to the sea. Remember now those years gone by When loving gifts I gave to thee. Remember now the happy times The family ties we shared. Don’t leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared. Deny me not one final gift For all who come to see A single lasting proof that says I loved... & you loved me. by DJ Kramer
He is survived by his mother Rita Albert, sister Michelle, brother Guy, niece Andrea, nephews Jordy, Rob and Cory as well as many other family members and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at the Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul Street, Kamloops on July 23, 2022 at 1:00pm. Rick will be missed by everyone that had the opportunity to know him.
Carl Robert Reedman 1941 - 2022
Carl passed away on April 1, 2022 at his home at Paul Lake, BC. He is survived by his first wife Carol and predeceased by his last two wives, Lorraine and Rose and sister Sandra. He is survived by sisters Joan, Judy and Ada. His two daughters Carla (one grandson) and Cari (two granddaughters), and many nieces and nephews. He was a talented and artistic carpenter, many homes are graced with his work. Carl was a “Gentle Soul” and will be missed by his family and friends. No funeral by request.
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March 15, 1941 - March 25, 2022
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August 10, 1952 - March 9, 2022
The family has remembered Wilbur in a private service with Rev. Ken Gray officiating. If friends desire, donations to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House would be gratefully appreciated.
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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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Walter Henry Nicholls It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dad Walter Henry Nicholls of Kamloops, BC on March 31, 2022, at 91 years of age. He is survived by his children; Catherine (Bernie) Comeau of Williams Lake, BC, David Nicholls of Kamloops, BC, Susan (Ira) Pratt of Victoria, BC, grandchildren; Jamie (Shelley), Ryan (Amy), Krista (Jhed), Melissa (Rob) and greatgrandchildren Colton, Dexi, Paige, Odessa, and Journey. Walter was preceded by his loving wife Violet. Walter was born October 7, 1930. He touched the lives of many people with his generosity and kindness. Walter was a skilled carpenter, working in the Kamloops and Salmon Arm area. He will be dearly missed. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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but, you know, it’s the sign of the times, the impact of being shut down for basically two-and-a half years.” The intervening, and unwelcome, time off gave Rice and his team plenty of time to prepare for their eventual return. “You know, we had a lot of false flags through 2021 where, you know, we were gearing up, particularly for the fall of 2021, and these pandemic restrictions came in about 20 days before
our first show,” he said. “It threw us for a loop and the cities, both Kamloops and Vernon, could not tell us with any certainty how to proceed with these protocols. Even public health couldn’t tell us and they’re the ones that put the mandates in place. So, we had to cancel our events again.” The Vernon show last month did included a vaccine passport requirement, which Rice said was easily handled to the point
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Entering this week, there were 92 exhibitors confirmed for this weekend’s home show, which will be held in the two hockey arenas on McArthur Island, with free admission and parking, as always. Attendees can expect to learn a lot from exhibitors about home renovations, landscaping, recreation, personal health, finances and construction. In addition, Rice said, there will be plenty of information on sustainability from the City of Kamloops. For those whose appetites are built up from walking around and visiting the 92 booths, the sport and event centre’s concession will be open. There will also be an outdoor barbecue, featuring hamburgers, hot dogs and various beverages, along with a donut trailer. Rice suggests people show up between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to secure a parking spot, noting it will be busy on McArthur Island this weekend, with a bike rodeo set for the Norbrock Stadium parking lot on Saturday. The Kamloops Spring Home Show will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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BRIEFS Foundation has launched the second Zimmer Luxury Auto Lotto in collaboration with Zimmer Autogroup. Tickets are on sale through Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. Participants have the chance to win a 2021 mountain grey metallic Mercedes-Benz CLA250 4MATIC Coupe, valued at $61,000 and donated by Zimmer Autogroup, along with other exciting prizes. Winners will be announced on Aug. 6 at 4:30 p.m. on the main stage at Hot Nite in the City downtown. All proceeds raised will be used to purchase pediatric and neonatal intensive care equipment for the new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower. There are a number of other prizes available to be won. For a list of all prizes and informa-
tion on how to buy tickets, go online to www.rihfoundation.ca/ autolotto. YOU ARE WELCOME TO BE A PART OF CANADA DAY EVENT Planning is in full swing for the return of the in-person Canada Day event at Riverside Park ion July 1 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The City of Kamloops is accepting applications from community groups interested in joining the event. The full-day event will begin with a pancake breakfast, followed by arts, culture displays and community festivities before Music in the Park has its season opener. The city is looking for organizations to add to this year’s event. Priority will be given to engaging, interactive booths and organizations that promote a creative message of community spirit to the expected 30,000 attendees.
The application form can be found online at Kamloops.ca/ CanadaDay and must be submitted by May 2. ADOPT A ROAD/TRIAL AND HELP KEEP CITY BEAUTIFUL With the return of warmer weather, the City is looking for volunteers to help spruce up the community through its Adopt-ARoad/Trail program. The program gives private organizations, clubs and residents the opportunity to help the city keep Kamloops clean by volunteering their labour to pick up litter and debris along street frontages and nature park trails. The program began in the 1980s and has 127 groups and individuals associated with 38 trails and 50 kilometres of municipal roads. Volunteers take stewardship of their adopted section of at least one kilometre of roadway or one trail within a city nature park. Roadside safety supply kits
are provided by the city and trash pickup is arranged by the civic operations department. To view a map of available or adopted trails and to find out how to get involved in the program, go online to Kamloops.ca/ AdoptARoad. Interested residents may also email civicoperations@kamloops.ca or call 250-828-3461 for more information. GUIDE FOR THOSE RUNNING FOR SCHOOL BOARD A new guide for school trustee candidates is available from the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA). The guide explains how to run as a school trustee in the upcoming local general elections and describes what school trustees do. The next civic election is set for Oct. 15. The trustee candidate guide is available on BCSTA’s website at bcsta.org.
You are invited to Celebrate Our Makers. The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce is turning the spotlight on businesses throughout the Thompson Valley that make our community distinct. We are taking a closer look at the people behind the scenes, behind the creation, and behind the experience - asking what is it that you create? Let’s find out.
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as the ‘Live Music Lives Here’ banner above The Blue Grotto on Victoria Street caught your attention? Meet Dave ‘Pup’ Johnson, owner/operator of the Blue Grotto night club, and the man in charge of that live music. As a music enthusiast himself, it isn’t a hard task for Pup to keep the music alive. The Blue Grotto is internationally known as a place for live music and Pup feels immense pride when bands reach out and say they’ve heard of The Blue Grotto and want to play there. The Blue Grotto brings like-minded
music lovers together and gives them a place to celebrate music. Performing not only energizes the musicians, but live music brings the best kind of electrifying energy to the guests. ‘On nights when the music is great, the
crowd is large and you see the dance floor packed full of smiling people; you can just feel the energy.’ Over the last two years, we’ve all learned just how important human connection is. Pup’s favourite thing
about the Blue Grotto is seeing relationships start and flourish. From friendships to marriage, the Blue Grotto is a great place to meet new people and feel the energy of live music.
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City has tree coupons The City of Kamloops’ annual tree coupons are available to the public through June 15. The coupons have a $20 or $50 value, depending on the price of the selected tree. The tree coupon program supports the city’s goal of increasing the community’s tree canopy from the current 15 to 20 per cent, as identified in the urban forestry management strategy. Coupons are available at these participating nurseries: Agri Supply, Art Knapp Plantland, Canadian Tire in Aberdeen and North Kamloops, Country Garden Greenhouses and Nursery, Lyons Garden and Landscape Centre and Purity Feed Co. Thanks to a donation from the Valleyview Overlanders Lions Club,
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Grannies are getting ready to host the Spring Into It event. The event will take place at the Kamloops Curling Club, at 700 Victoria St., and will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 30 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 1. There will be fine and fun jewelry, hats, scarves and purses for sale, a raffle for gift baskets, a 50/50 draw and door prizes. All purchases are to be made with cash or cheque only. Admission is $2. The Kamloops CanGo Grannies are part of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, organized by the Stephen Lewis Foundation, to help grandmothers in subSaharan Africa working for a future free of AIDS within their families and communities.
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Gregory Vaal of Kamloops received a gift from a colleague — a mug full of chocolate. But the sweetest part was the Set for Life scratch and win lottery ticket tucked inside worth $100,000. “I was working the night shift when my coworker gave everyone a mug filled with chocolate and a lottery ticket,” Vaal
said. “I decided to scratch it at 3 a.m. with my colleague and he told me I won, so I scanned it on the Lotto! app.” Naturally, Vaal shared the exciting news with his co-workers also working the night shift. Needless to say, they were excited for him. Vaal spends his spare time volunteering and wants to give a portion of his prize to a few chari-
table organizations. He plans to also put some money away for his children’s post-secondary future. “I’ve given to various charities and helped out with many crises throughout the world,” he said. “I feel like this is a gift coming back to us. It’s quite remarkable.” Vaal’s ticket was purchased at the Real Canadian Superstore in Sahali.
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Thompson Rivers Interior Paddle Sports, a canoe club based in Pioneer Park, is prepping for the season on the water. The club offers recreational canoeing and marathon canoe racing programs that are open to participants from around the Kamloops area. “Our goal is to give people the opportunity to paddle and to gain skills.” club president Keiran Rankin said. “We not only offer training, but organize trips to lakes and rivers in
the area. And members have access to club equipment, such as canoes and paddles.” TRIPS is offering a range of courses and activities for everyone from novice to experts. • Saturday, April 9: Learn to Paddle Course. (RCABC Basic Tandem Lakewater), Pioneer Park, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Sunday, April 10: Intro to Moving Water Clinic, Pioneer Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (by donation, suggested $20). • Monday, April 25: Big Canoe Training for leaders. • Friday, April 29, to
Sunday May 1: RCABC Canoe Festival in Hope. • May 21 to May 23 (Victoria Day long weekend): McLure to Kamloops North Thompson River trip and cam out. • Starting Wednesday, April 6: Weekly Wednesday Rec Paddle at Pioneer Park, 6 p.m. • Starting Thursday, April 7: Weekly Thursday Marathon Training at Pioneer Park, 5 p.m. For more information on Thompson Rivers Interior Paddle Sports events, go online to thompsonriverpaddlers. net.
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Music in the Park will bring free nightly entertainment back to Riverside Park in July and August. The series will mark its full return this year following cancellation in 2020 and a shortened run in 2021 due to the pandemic. “We look forward to welcoming artists back to our community and encourage our out-of-town friends to come and enjoy the longest-running series of its kind in North America,” said Henry Small, who has
organized the event since its inception in 1993. Kamloops business operations and event supervisor Sean Smith said the city is encouraging new artists to apply for a chance to perform. Those looking to play on stage at the event can apply online at kamloops.ca/ musicinthepark, where the schedule of musicians will also be posted as acts are confirmed. The concert series will begin on July 1, at the end of the city’s Canada Day celebration.
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BOOGIE IS BACK! Boogie the Bridge returns this year, with people gathering with each other on April 24 for the first time in three years. Boogie was sidelined as a mass in-person activity in 2021 and 2020 due to the pandemic. The epic Kamloops event has raised more than $1 million for local charities in its past 24 years of spring running and walking. Boogie offers four distances: one kilometre, five kilometres, 10 kilometres and 21 kilometres. For more information and to register, go online to boogiethebridge.com. Kamloops This Week’s coverage of Boogie began on March 9 with the weekly diaries of three participants in the event. Follow their progress in each Wednesday print edition and online at kamloopsthisweek.com through April 20.
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS YOUNG: Longtime Kamloops and Chase resident Al Perry celebrated his 100th birthday recently with a room full of family and friends. Perry and wife Megan were recently featured in a KTW article this past year after celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary. Al’s son Doug Perry — a wellknown sound engineer in Kamloops — posted this photo of his father celebrating his milestone on his own Facebook page as a way to put the word out and let the many friends of his father know to pass along greetings and well wishes. To read the Kamloops This Week story about the 76th anniversary couple, go online to https://bit.ly/3IYZYSn. DOUG PERRY FACEBOOK PHOTO
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A SKYDIVING PERSPECTIVE TO SIGHT-SEEING ALABAMA CHRIS MCBEATH
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For the next 10 minutes,” he whispered in my ear, “I am going to be the most important man in your life.” My body tensed with anticipation as I felt his buckles pressed against my back and the heat of his words lingering at the nape of my neck. It was the surety of his soft, grey eyes that had got me here and now my imagination swirled into overdrive, my heart pumped with adrenalin and I surrendered to the inevitable. I was, after all, the only one in the aircraft without a parachute and my tumble to earth, some 10,500 feet below, was only seconds away. Suddenly, the cabin door opened and a roar of cold wind whooshed me into bone-chilling reality. It slapped my face with such force that my mouth dried instantly and my teeth felt bitten by ice. Wisps of cumulous clouds wafted around my feet as I placed them gingerly on the aircraft wing, only to realize the strength of the passing wind had other ideas. After a few precious seconds, I won the argument. “Keep moving,” the voice yelled from behind, somewhat less intimately and with a definite command of urgency — his knees knocked up against my buttocks, pushing me toward the sky.
Just one of the many murals to enjoy throughout the city of Dothan, Ala., featuring the Tuskegee airmen and serving as a tribute to Sherman Rose. Murals among the many historic buildings and, of course, the city’s penchant for peanuts, will offer the curious traveller much to see and experience. CHRIS MCBEATH PHOTO
“One,” we swayed forward, “two,” we swayed back, “three” and we were out, me strapped to his belly like some marsupial astronaut and free-falling through nothingness, my mouth dry, my teeth cold and the adrenalin rush so immediate that living in the moment was the only option. Tandem skydiving is by no means the only activity in Dothan, Ala. Although free-falling at 200 km/h doesn’t give you too much time to sightsee, once the parachute opens, the sudden calm presents you with time to view the world below. Vistas like Dothan’s beautiful botanical garden, with its 11-themed areas, the refurbished Opera House, Maria’s Vineyard
and the Robert Trent Jones golf course — one of eight championship links that form the Robert Trent Jones Trail around the state of Alabama. There was a time when Dothan was a drive-through town en route to party places such as Panama City and the Florida Keys. But not so today as visitors who stay for a while won’t be disappointed. Get into the downtown area and the first things you’ll notice are vast and spectacular murals, a concept Dothan fathers actually stole from Chemainus on Vancouver Island. Like Chemainus, Dothan’s building art is helping transform the community into a tourist destination. One mural salutes Dothan
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other whimsical titles. These southerners have a good sense of humour. Which brings me back to skydiving. “You wanna see how to really fly?” the voice from behind inquired, our legs dangling from their mutual harnesses like puppets waiting to dance. “Jes pull on this,” he instructed, placing my hand into a steering loop, which, with a jerk, swept the horizon 90 degrees to one side, then to the other, with my stomach lurching in the opposite direction. By now, the landing site was fast approaching. “Walk,” the voice commanded and, with two steps, I was on terra firma and in disbelief a freefall could end that simply. The rush was of a different kind now as it flushed my cheeks and coursed through my body. I looked up at the sky from whence I had just come and caught sight of the high-flying hawk against the sunlight, which only moments before I had spied topside, thinking it was a tiny sparrow. “What a heckava way to sightsee,” I thought to myself and then, turning to the man who had promised — and actually delivered — an experience to remember. “Can we go again?” I asked.
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Proud father Frank sent son Ben Fan’s watercolour artwork to KTW. Ben is 10 years old and in Grade 5 at Pacific Way elementary. Ben’s artwork is called Lotus.
This impressive pencil drawing was created by 13-year-old Chandra Roy.
This untitled artwork was created by Adaku Eze-Okoli when Adaku was in Grade 4 at Westsyde elementary during the 2020-2021 school year. The artwork was part of School District 73’s Young Artists Conference.
Seeing in Colour was created by Hailey Ward when Hailey was in Grade 7 at Aberdeen elementary during the 2020-2021 school year. The artwork was part of School District 73’s Young Artists Conference.
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Let not your heart be troubled
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he headline of this column is a statement of Jesus, which in itself is quite significant
(John 14:1). But there are some things which, when one considers them, make this statement full of meaning. First, we can consider the timing of what the Lord said. It was nearly the end of the time in the world that Jesus had to live here. There were only 43 days of his time here left. Until this time, Jesus had been despised and rejected by men for 33.5 years. A lot of the people who heard him speak and witnessed his miracles only had hatred for him. In Psalm 109:4, it is written, “For my love they are my adversaries.” People were the concern of Jesus all through his life, but in spite of his love for all, they responded with hatred toward him. So here is one who loved those who hated him, who still, after all that, could tell his disciples to let not their heart be troubled. He never grew bitter or lashed out at people. He maintained his care for people no matter what their response to him would be. Second, when he said this, it was the evening before he was going to be crucified. Jesus and his disciples were having the Passover meal. The Passover spoke clearly of the
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sacrifice the Lord was going to accomplish just the next day. In less than 24 hours, he would be crucified and die for our sins outside of Jerusalem. Jesus had spoken to his disciples many times about what was going to happen to him. He knew these things would happen to him and yet he still could say to his disciples — let not your heart be troubled. It is amazing to think of who said this simple, yet full of meaning exhortation to his disciples. Third, we consider these men who were the 12 chosen by Jesus to be the closest to him. They had been slow to learn what the Lord had tried to teach them. Though they had promised to be loyal to him, not one of them kept that promise. It is written of the disciples that “they all forsook him and fled” when Jesus was apprehended. The Lord knew the dis-
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ciples would flee when their master would be taken. He knew they would seek to hide and still he told them — let not your heart be troubled. Jesus tells his own in John 16:32, “Behold the hour comes, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.” To these disciples, Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled.” The time was coming when Jesus would go to the cross and he would be alone in his suffering. It is written in Psalm 69:20, “Reproach has broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness; and I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none.” Jesus has a heart like no other on Earth, but still he felt sorrow in his suffering on the
cross as he suffered for our sins. We can be forgiven because of what he has done for us. Our troubled hearts can be given peace through his suffering if we would only trust him as our saviour and Lord. May we be reminded at this time of year that “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. John Eggers is an elder in the assembly that meets in Westsyde Gospel Hall in Kamloops. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and include a headshot of the author, along with a short bio on the writer. Email editor@kamloops thisweek.com.
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Participants will be introduced to the sport of pickleball. Learn the basics with an emphasis on fun! This program is in partnership with MAK Racquet Sports and the Kamloops Pickleball Club. Riverside Park: Instructional Court 9 Sat Apr 9 12:00-1:00 pm (ages 8-12) 1:00-2:00 pm (ages 13-18) $20
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In this two-day clinic, you will be introduced to the rowing machines at TCC on the first session. On the second session, you will have the opportunity to discover rowing on the water at the Shumway Lake Water Sports Facility. This program is in partnership with the Kamloops Rowing Club. Shumway Lake Water Sports Facility Dryland: Sat April 23 9am-10:30am or 10:45am-12:15pm On-Water: Sat May 7 (60min session between 7:30am-11:30am)
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Enhanced feelings of determination motivate you this week, Aries. You will be able to wrap up projects that you’ve thus far been unable to finish. You will be able to handle anything.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Cancer, try not to be too judgemental of others, especially as it pertains to a project at work. Be open-minded to other ideas and value another’s perspective.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
The end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it may seem right now, Taurus. Take one step at a time and you will find out that the culmination of something challenging is near.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Leo, friends will come to you seeking advice or simply looking for a patient person to lend an ear. Give them all the time they need to share their thoughts.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Think about making some plans for a getaway or a short vacation this week, Gemini. You likely can use the break and change of scenery. Use this as an opportunity to rest and refocus.
Getting through the week shouldn’t be too much of a problem for you, Libra. A second wind of energy may come your way and you will have the determination to get the job done.
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APRIL 6 - APRIL 12, 2021 CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20
- Sept 23/Oct 23
When a project presents itself you don’t want to pass on it, Libra. Do your due diligence. Now is not the time for shortcuts or to rush through anything.
SCORPIO
Try not to let one obstacle get you down, Capricorn. You will have plenty of other opportunities to redeem yourself and find success in the task at hand.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
- Oct 24/Nov 22
There’s a good chance you will feel positive and upbeat for most of the week, Scorpio. Make the most of this good mood and catch up with friends and loved ones.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Aquarius, it can be easy to fall into a rut, but by daring to be different you may gain a new perspective on things you never imagined. Try a new style and embrace the change.
PISCES
Sagittarius, don’t underestimate your ability to be resourceful when a problem lands in your lap. You will find the answers to get through it.
- Feb 19/Mar 20
Resist feeling self-conscious about some of your choices, Pisces. If you believe in yourself, others will start to flock to your side.
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