Clearwater Times, December 03, 2015

Highway 5 Little Fort, BC250-677-4441

Located on Highway 5

Highway 5Clearwater, BC

250-674-3148

Keith McNeill

"It was an unbeliev-able performance. I just can’t believe that Clearwater could host musicians of such qual-ity. We are very lucky."

Those were the sort of comments heard over and over again following a con-cert at Dutch Lake Community Centre on Friday evening by Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy – two Canadian artists who are giving tradi-tional fiddle-playing a whole new meaning and international pro-file.

"Natalie MacMaster is absolutely one of the sweetest, most wonder-ful and most talented women I’ve ever met," said Billy Collins, the event’s host, as he introduced the eve-ning’s main act. Collins should know. The part-time Clearwater resident formerly was MacMaster’s agent.

"It’s not often we play in school gyms anymore," MacMaster said, "but this is where we grew up. We will not forget you. You’re wonderful ... who knew Clearwater was so darn per-fect?"

MacMaster and her hus-band, Donnell Leahy, treated the sellout crowd of over 300

people to a wide variety of fiddle music, from ancient jigs to modern interpretations, much of it improvised on the spot. They were accompanied by Mac Morin and Rachael

Aucoin on keyboards. All four interspersed their

music with step-dancing – an activity that most of the audi-ence joined in by the end of the evening.

Thursday, December 3, 2015 ▼ Volume 51 No. 49 ▼ www.clearwatertimes.com ▼ $1.35 Includes GST

LOCAL NEWS: RAISING FUNDS FOR REFUGEES ▼ A5T

HE

NORTH THOMPSON

TH

ETimes First PlaceGeneral Excellence

B.C. and Yukon<2,000 circulation

2014

2014CCNABLUE

RIBBON

First PlaceBest All Round Newspaper &

Best Editorial PageSecond Place

Best Front PageAll of Canada

<1,250 circulation2014

BIG BUCKLE:Wells Gray Riders give awards. See A13 inside.

Natalie and Donnell host kitchen party in Clearwater

Natalie MacMaster amazes the audience with her fiddle playing during a concert at Dutch Lake Community Centre on Friday evening. For more about the event, see photos on page A2 and story on page A3 inside. Photo by Keith McNeillBuy-Low celebrates � rst year

(L-r) Karen Straub and Sandy Toma of Clearwater’s Buy-Low grocery cel-ebrate the store’s first anniversary by giving away cake to Margo Kadlun-Jones and Howie Jones. Free hot dogs and hamburgers were also available during the event, which was held Sunday. Photo by Keith McNeill

It's a goal!Clearwater Thunder Hawk Kylie Blackmore celebrates after scoring a goal against Williams Lake during an Atoms tournament last weekend at the Sportsplex. For more about how the tourney turned out, see page A11 in-side. Photo by Keith McNeill

Clearwater Times Thursday, December 3, 2015 www.clearwatertimes.com A3

Times Staff

According to Jack Keough, one of the organizers of Friday’s concert by Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy at Dutch Lake Community Centre, the story began with the formation of the North Thompson Musicians Guild last fall.

About eight local musicians got together to create an organiza-tion to promote musi-cal activities giving a positive listening expe-rience to audiences, Keough said.

Other purposes included facilitating workshops (they plan a sound workshop in the new year); encourag-ing live music; having a good quality sound system for use by the guild for a reason-able fee; provide some music instruction; and mentoring youth and budding musicians.

With the assis-tance of a grant from District of Clearwater, the guild hosted nine Summer Thursday Nites throughout July and August featur-

ing local and visiting musicians.

Guild member Sam Willan visited the East Coast last summer with her family and saw an event called the 'Summertime Review'. That particular review helped launch the careers of some notable East Coast musicians, including Rita McNeil, the Rankin Family,

Ashley MacIsaac and Natalie MacMaster.

Afterwards the guild discussed devel-oping a similar event, possibly in collabora-tion with the local the-ater group.

“One of the guild’s goals was to host an event featuring a high-ly recognizable musical act,” Keough said.

In September it was identified that MacMaster and Leahy were on the West Coast and there was a gap in their schedule between the Mission performance and their Regina date.

It isn’t uncommon that musicians can be booked if they have available dates and if a location is on their travelling path.

“We didn’t know if they would entertain the notion of play-ing in Clearwater but we thought there was no harm in asking,” Keough said.

“For the next three to four weeks we were negotiating with the booking agency and finally felt we could manage the specifica-tions required.”

The two major con-cerns were the quality of the sound system and the ability of the venue to support an event of this quality and size.

“Both concerns were more than addressed, as evi-denced by the perfor-mance, the quality of the sound, the comfort of the venue and the response from those in attendance. The guild is already talking about the next perfor-mance!” the organizer said.

Keough added that the guild will hold its first annual meeting in January to plan for the summer music nights as well as future per-formances by notable musicians.

2 - 3

Mayor John Harwood sits with the crowd of over 300 people in the Dutch Lake Communty Centre gym. Cultural performances such as this were one reason why the former school was converted, he said. Behind him on the walls are quilts from a quilt show in the centre's gallery, hung there to improve the acoustics.Photo by Keith McNeill

(L-r) Cadence Busse, Emma Collins and Josee Cooperman take part in a perfor-mance by the Senior Clearwater Dancers before the fiddlers' concert.Photo by Keith McNeill

Members of the Junior Clearwater Dancers (l-r) Gabby Mann, Noelle Muddiman, Reid Muddiman and Sara Oud are part of the warm-up before the Natalie Mac-Master/Donnell Leahy concert. Photo by Keith McNeill

"Two Fiddles and Two Pianos" concert amazesA2 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 3, 2015 Clearwater Times

2 - 3

Fiddle music gets toes tapping in Dutch Lake Centre

Natalie MacMaster plays the fiddle and dances during the concert on Friday evening. Proceeds from the event will be used to construct a commu-nity kitchen at Dutch Lake Community Centre, plus for Success by 6 programming.

All photos by Keith McNeill

Donnell Leahy and Natalie MacMaster face each other as they create beautiful music together during a concert at Dutch Lake Community Centre on Friday evening, Nov. 27.

Donnell Leahy plays an emotional piece on his fiddle.

(L-r) Mac Morin, Donnell Leahy, Natalie MacMaster and Rachael Aucoin perform in "Two Fiddles and Two Pianos."

618-B Tranquille Rd.Kamloops BC, V2B 3H6Phone 250-554-5413

email: [email protected]

www.terrylakemla.bc.ca

Fax 250-554-5417

Terry LakeTerry LakeMLA Kamloops - North Thompson

SAVEANYWHERE.

Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature. With exclusive offers for the brands you love & $5 cash-out minimums

through PayPal, you’ll never go shopping without your smart phone again!

Get Cash Back in 3 Easy Steps

Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More

1. Browse & ShopBrowse the mobile app

for your favourite brand’s offers, and purchase

them at any store

2. Upload Receipt Take a photo of your receipt and submit it

through the app

3. Get Cash Back! Once you reach just $5, the money you save will be transferred into your

PayPal wallet

In partnership with

SAVEANYWHERE.







them at any store


through the app


PayPal wallet

In partnership withSAVEANYWHERE.







them at any store


through the app


PayPal wallet

In partnership with

SAVEANYWHERE.







them at any store


through the app


PayPal wallet

In partnership with

Brookfield Mall location only

Open Monday - Friday | 10 am - 5 pm250-674-3122

40% off Jewellery and Gifts

Select Christmas items on sale & instore specials


Times Staff

According to Jack Keough, one of the organizers of Friday’s concert by Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy at Dutch Lake Community Centre, the story began with the formation of the North Thompson Musicians Guild last fall.

About eight local musicians got together to create an organiza-tion to promote musi-cal activities giving a positive listening expe-rience to audiences, Keough said.

Other purposes included facilitating workshops (they plan a sound workshop in the new year); encourag-ing live music; having a good quality sound system for use by the guild for a reason-able fee; provide some music instruction; and mentoring youth and budding musicians.

With the assis-tance of a grant from District of Clearwater, the guild hosted nine Summer Thursday Nites throughout July and August featur-

ing local and visiting musicians.

Guild member Sam Willan visited the East Coast last summer with her family and saw an event called the 'Summertime Review'. That particular review helped launch the careers of some notable East Coast musicians, including Rita McNeil, the Rankin Family,

Ashley MacIsaac and Natalie MacMaster.

Afterwards the guild discussed devel-oping a similar event, possibly in collabora-tion with the local the-ater group.

“One of the guild’s goals was to host an event featuring a high-ly recognizable musical act,” Keough said.

In September it was identified that MacMaster and Leahy were on the West Coast and there was a gap in their schedule between the Mission performance and their Regina date.

It isn’t uncommon that musicians can be booked if they have available dates and if a location is on their travelling path.

“We didn’t know if they would entertain the notion of play-ing in Clearwater but we thought there was no harm in asking,” Keough said.

“For the next three to four weeks we were negotiating with the booking agency and finally felt we could manage the specifica-tions required.”

The two major con-cerns were the quality of the sound system and the ability of the venue to support an event of this quality and size.

“Both concerns were more than addressed, as evi-denced by the perfor-mance, the quality of the sound, the comfort of the venue and the response from those in attendance. The guild is already talking about the next perfor-mance!” the organizer said.

Keough added that the guild will hold its first annual meeting in January to plan for the summer music nights as well as future per-formances by notable musicians.

2 - 3

Mayor John Harwood sits with the crowd of over 300 people in the Dutch Lake Communty Centre gym. Cultural performances such as this were one reason why the former school was converted, he said. Behind him on the walls are quilts from a quilt show in the centre's gallery, hung there to improve the acoustics.Photo by Keith McNeill

(L-r) Cadence Busse, Emma Collins and Josee Cooperman take part in a perfor-mance by the Senior Clearwater Dancers before the fiddlers' concert.Photo by Keith McNeill

Members of the Junior Clearwater Dancers (l-r) Gabby Mann, Noelle Muddiman, Reid Muddiman and Sara Oud are part of the warm-up before the Natalie Mac-Master/Donnell Leahy concert. Photo by Keith McNeill

"Two Fiddles and Two Pianos" concert amazesA2 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 3, 2015 Clearwater Times

2 - 3

Fiddle music gets toes tapping in Dutch Lake Centre

Natalie MacMaster plays the fiddle and dances during the concert on Friday evening. Proceeds from the event will be used to construct a commu-nity kitchen at Dutch Lake Community Centre, plus for Success by 6 programming.

All photos by Keith McNeill

Donnell Leahy and Natalie MacMaster face each other as they create beautiful music together during a concert at Dutch Lake Community Centre on Friday evening, Nov. 27.

Donnell Leahy plays an emotional piece on his fiddle.

(L-r) Mac Morin, Donnell Leahy, Natalie MacMaster and Rachael Aucoin perform in "Two Fiddles and Two Pianos."

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER

www.districtofclearwater.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Open Burning Prohibited within the District of Clearwater The open fire prohibition applies to:

Burning of any yard waste, slash or other materials larger than one-half meters Burning of stubble or grass The use of fireworks, sky lanterns or burning barrels of any size or description The [prohibition does NOT ban campfires Unless otherwise posted this prohibition remains in effect until October 1, 2015.

Notice of 2015 Water Regulations

Watering regulations will be in effect from May 15th to September 30th, 2015.

Watering Hours – Between 6:00am to 10:00am and from 6:00pm to 10:00pm (Properties with even numbered houses may water on even numbered days; and properties with odd numbered houses may water on odd numbered days).

Watering is not allowed between the hours of 10:00am and 6:00pm. Watering between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00am is restricted to automatic systems controlled by a timer and must be registered (annually) at the District office. Residents with new lawns must register with the District Office for permission to water daily until the new lawn grows long enough to be cut. After the first cut the resident must revert to regular sprinkling regulations. Other Water Uses – All hoses used outdoors should be equipped with a working spring-loaded shut-off device. Hand watering of plants and hand washing of vehicles used with a spring loaded shut off nozzle or a hand held container is permitted at any time.

Events Calendar The District of Clearwater advertises local events both on their website www.districtofclearwater.com and in

our bi-monthly newsletter. If you would like to include your event, please email details to [email protected]. Community Events June 12th, 2015 Opening of the Hospital Rim Trail – 4:45pm at the old Hospital parking lot June 17th, 2015 Information sessions on draft Trails Network Master Plan; Dutch Lake Community Centre 2-4pm and 6-8pm Come and check it out! Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome. June 16th, 2015 Infrastructure Committee of the Whole Meeting – 1:00pm

June 16th, 2015 Regular Council Meeting – 2:00pm Keep updated with what’s happening in the District on our website www.districtofclearwater.com and “Like”

us on Facebook.

The offices of the District of Clearwater “Municipal Hall” and ICBC/Motor Vehicle are located at:

Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2

Mailing Address: Box 157, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 Tel: 250-674-2257 Fax: 250-674-2173

Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road • Box 157, Clearwater,B.C. V0E 1N0Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30

District Office Ph: 250-674-2257 • Fax: 250-674-2173email address: [email protected]

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER www.districtofclearwater.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Roundabout Open House The District of Clearwater will be holding a public informational open house to discuss a proposal to construct a roundabout at the existing intersection of Highway 5 and Clearwater Valley Road and Park Drive. Representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be present to explain how a roundabout works, give statistics and answer questions. The Open House will be held between 2:00pm-4:00pm and between 6:00 to 8:00pm Wednesday March 7th, 2012 at the Clearwater Secondary School Pit. Your input will guide our decisions. 2012-2016 Financial Plan Public Input The District of Clearwater is preparing its Five Year Financial Plan for the period of 2012-2016 and would like public input. Members of the community are encouraged to contribute input at any meeting or by dropping information at the District office or email Sheila Thiessen, Director of Finance at [email protected]. There will a public presentation of the Draft Financial Plan on April 3rd, 2012. District Grant in Aid Policy The Council of the District of Clearwater recognizes the value to the community of local clubs, groups, nonprofit organizations and charities. Applications for grants-in-aid must be made in writing addressed to the Finance and Audit Committee by April 30th, each calendar year in which the grant is required. The application shall state the reason for the request and a brief outline of the consequences if the grant is not approved. All grant applications shall declare requests that have been made to other governments/agencies the amounts applied for and the amount expected to be received. Grant in Aid forms are available at the District office. ICBC/Motor Vehicle “Insuring your teens? Make sure you have the right coverage” Did you know, ICBC offers an Excess Special Equipment endorsement? It insures permanently attached non-manufacturer's equipment worth more than $5,000, or permanently attached sound and communication equipment worth more than $1,000 for most passenger and light commercial vehicles. Historical Photos The District of Clearwater is looking for old photos depicting the Municipal Hall and other landmarks of Clearwater. Bring your old photos in and we will scan and return immediately. The best ones will be put up on the website. Items to Note

Interior Crisis Line - 1-888-353-CARE (2273). Call2Recycle box recycling batteries and cell phones at the District office

Pitch-In Canada Week – ‘Clean Sweep’ April 23-30, 2012

Upcoming Events March 7th – Roundabout Open House March 9th – Raft Mountain Skating Club – Dr. Seuss & Friends performance May 12th - Household Hazardous Waste Round up May 13th - “Free” Dump Day at Clearwater Landfill Upcoming Meetings of Council March 6th, 2012 – Parks and Recreation meeting – 5:00pm March 6th, 2012 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm March 20th, 2012 – Economic Development meeting – 5:00pm March 20th, 2012 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm

What’s Happening

10:00am Leave Evergreen Acres10:02 Dr. Helmcken Hospital10:03 Food Bank 10:06 Post O� ce via Swanson Rd10:11 Buy Low Foods

Via Weyerhaeuser Subdivision10:14am Medical Centre10:19 Lake Summit Rd

Via Wyndhaven Rd10:25am Dutch Lake Community Ctr10:28 Dollar Emporium10:29 Fields10:30 Brook� eld Mall (Bus Stop)10:32 Sunshine Valley

Via Ogden/Dunlevy/Brook� eld10:36am Mountain View10:38 Kidd Rd10:42 Blackpool Hall10:46 Jenkins Rd & Hwy. 510:52 Buy Low Foods10:55 Arrive Evergreen Acres11:00am Leave Evergreen Acres11:02 Dr. Helmcken Hospital11:03 Food Bank11:06 Post O� ce via Swanson Rd11:11 Buy Low Foods

Via Weyerhaeuser Subdivision11:14am Medical Centre11:19 Lake Summit Rd

Via Wyndhaven Rd11:25am Dutch Lake Community Ctr11:28 Dollar Emporium11:29 Fields11:30 Brook� eld Mall (Bus Stop)11:32 Sunshine Valley

Via Ogden/Dunlevy/Brook� eld11:36am Mountain View11:38 Kidd Rd11:42 Blackpool Hall11:46 Jenkins Rd & Hwy. 511:52 Buy Low Foods11:55 Arrive Evergreen AcresNoon Leave Evergreen Acres12:02pm Dr. Helmcken Hospital12:03 Food Bank12:06 Post O� ce via Swanson Rd12:11 Buy Low Foods

Via Weyerhaeuser Subdivision12:14pm Medical Centre12:19 Lake Summit Rd

Via Wyndhaven Rd12:25 Dutch Lake Community Ctr12:28 Dollar Emporium12:29 Fields12:30 Brook� eld Mall (Bus Stop)12:32 Sunshine Valley

Via Ogden/Dunlevy/Brook� eld12:36pm Mountain View

12:38 Kidd Rd12:42pm Blackpool Hall12:46 Jenkins Rd & Hwy. 512:52 Buy Low Foods12:55 Arrive Evergreen Acres1:00pm Leave Evergreen Acres1:02 Dr. Helmcken Hospital1:03 Food Bank1:06 Post O� ce Via Swanson Rd1:11 Buy Low Foods

Via Weyerhaeuser Subdivision1:14 Medical Centre1:19 Lake Summit Rd

Via Wyndhaven Rd1:25pm Dutch Lake Community Ctr1:28 Dollar Emporium1:29 Fields1:30 Brook� eld Mall (Bus Stop)1:32 Sunshine Valley

Via Ogden/Dunlevy/Brook� eld1:36pm Mountain View1:38 Kidd Rd1:42 Blackpool Hall1:46 Jenkins Rd & Hwy. 51:52 Buy Low Foods1:55pm Arrive Green Acres

(End of Service for the day)For more information, please call:

250-674-3935

Inter-Community Bus Loop Pilot Project – it only takes One Hour to Ride the Loop!The Clearwater Community Loop will be o� ered from November, 2015 to February 29, 2016. Hours of opera-tion are 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Adult Day Pass costs $2.00; 18years and under are FREE to ride. Schedule as follows – you can get on and get o� at any point of the Loop (arrow indicates “one loop” – four “loops” in one day’s service):

Community Events: December 6 – Rotary Christmas Tree Light Up, Wells Gray Information Centre, 4:30 – 7:00 pmDecember 14 – Work Safe BC Seminar for Small Businesses at Dutch Lake Community Centre 3-4pm – Guest Speaker – Tim Ambrus, Employers’ Advisory with the Province of British Columbia

Come out and enjoy some great Hockey at the North Thompson Sportsplex or enjoy free family skating on Friday and Sunday check out the website at www.districtofclearwater.com/sportsUpcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome

December 15, 2015 Finance & Audit Committee of the Whole Meeting – 1:00pmDecember 15, 2015 Regular Council Meeting – 2:00pm

Marg EMEry, LPN CFN For appointment call

250-674-3665

Closed Dec. 18, 2015 - Jan. 4, 2016

Certified Foot Care Nurse

HOME TOWN girl with HOME TOWN service

DINNER IS ON ME I will buy you a $100 meal when you buy a car from me!

Big city selection with small town pricing

DEARBORN FORD Jody Gyger CELL 250-571-9609 Tel 250-372-71012555 East Trans Canada Hwy - Kamloops

A4 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 3, 2015 Clearwater Times

Editor, The Times:The Community

Spirit calendars have arrived. They are available at the North Thompson Aboriginal

Cultural Centre – open Tuesday through Fridays, 10 – 4.

We hope you will enjoy our Fun in the North Thompson fea-

tured picture this year – it shows the group of people who fin-ished the bike trails. Thanks to Shelly Graffunder for the picture.

One thing that I very much enjoy about the Community Spirit calendar is that it notes many of the community events – making it easy for you to see when and where the bingo, bunco, cribbage or dart games will be held. We’ve tried to identify most of the pre-scheduled fun events and even some of the meetings.

One last thing,

if you ordered a calendar and said you would pay later, please remember that, as we will be counting on you to bring along your payment.

See you soon at the NT Aboriginal Cultural down by the post office. Perhaps you will stop for a coffee or browse the gift shop and museum while you’re picking up the calendar. We welcome all folks who stop by and have a look!

Cheryl ThomasNorth Thompson

Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Inconvenient truths of climate change treaty

editorial by Tom Fletcher

Opinion “ Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.” - Ernest Hemingway, writer

BC Press CouncilThe Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council.Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to BC Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Legion raises prices on meals

Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak have joined the thousands of jet-setters in Paris to once again stage negotiations for a global climate treaty.

The embarrassing failures of these United Nations events, such as the one in Lima, Peru last year, have been forgotten. Canadian TV only showed file images of an effigy of Stephen Harper receiving a “fossil of the day” award for his alleged failure to rein in Canada’s two per cent of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.

Now Justin Trudeau leads our biggest-ever delegation to COP21, as the Paris meeting is called.

Trudeau hasn’t even begun to develop a plan for Canada, asking provinces to come up with their own first, but he’s already hailed as a visionary. This is similar to the newly elected Barack Obama, who modestly predicted in 2008 that history would record his win as “the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.”

Perhaps Obama wasn’t com-pletely full of CO2, since in this century, global temperatures have increased by only about a fourth of what UN climate models predicted. This 20-year slowdown of the long run of post-Ice Age warming, which has dominated most of the last 10,000 years, is referred to as the “pause” or “hiatus.” It is usu-ally explained away with reference to the Pacific Decadal Oscillation or other long-term warming and cooling trends in oceans.

Other countries have put new emission reduction proposals on the table for COP21. Danish environmental economist Bjorn Lomborg did the math, and con-cluded that if every major emitting country keeps its word this time, the total of all their efforts would reduce global warming by about 0.2 degrees by 2100.

What? A statistically meaning-less decrease after 85 years of ener-gy austerity? That Lomborg, he’s just a “denier,” trying to get more publicity. Oh wait, here’s a study from the Massachusetts Institute

of Technology that finds the same thing – two tenths of a degree by 2100.

Wobbly climate models aren’t the only problem for global warm-ing alarmists. NASA recently con-firmed that contrary to UN projec-tions, total ice mass in Antarctica is increasing. This is much more likely to slow sea level rise than an Obama or Trudeau speech.

Arctic ice, meanwhile, is rebounding rapidly after reced-ing in recent years. And while UN climate conferences always cause a spike in sightings of people wear-ing polar bear suits, here’s another inconvenient truth.

B.C. polar bear researcher Susan Crockford reports that the world bear population is up to 26,500, a 50-year high. That Crockford, she’s just a denier …. Oh wait, the International Union for Conservation of Nature “Red List” says that’s about right, and the population trend is no longer “decreasing” but is now “unknown.”

None of this is to deny that our climate is warming, or that the Industrial Revolution and carbon fuel use are part of the picture. It’s the religious zeal, misuse of data and attacks on skeptics that are troubling.

B.C. already leads the country with its small but broad-based carbon tax, about which Clark will boast at every opportunity in Paris. We won’t see the B.C. Liberal gov-ernment’s final “Climate 2.0” plan until next spring, but their advisory committee wants to start jacking up the carbon tax in 2018.

Northern and Interior B.C. folks are assured they will receive bigger rebates to reflect the fact that they pay more carbon tax to drive long distances in the cold.

And B.C.’s aggressive 2020 greenhouse gas target? The govern-ment admits we’re not going to make that, because the economy is growing.

– Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black

Press. Email: t� [email protected] Twitter: @tom� etcherbc

74 young Road, Unit 14 Brookfi eld Mall, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2Phone: 250-674-3343 Fax: 250-674-3410Email: [email protected]

Publisher: Al KirkwoodEditor: Keith McNeillOffi ce manager: Yevonne Cline

www.clearwatertimes.com

Established September 23, 1964Member, BC Press Council

TH

E

NORTH THOMPSON


TH

ETimesWe acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Subscribe to the TimesIn Town / Out of Town Rates1 year $57.75; 2 years $110.25Prices include GST

Published by Black Press Ltd.74 Young Road, Unit 14 Brookfield MallClearwater, B.C. V0E 1N2

4 - 5

Editor, The Times:It is with regret that we at the Clearwater-

Vavenby Legion 259 must raise the price of our on-going dinners and barbeques from $12 to $15, effective Jan. 1, 2016.

The costs of food products have increased substantially in the last year, as you might have noticed when you shop for your home. I have had meals in many places in Clearwater, Kamloops, etc and have seen a great increase in the basic meals. By the time you get your bill, including coffee and deserts, it will run you $25 and up.

Here at our Legion you get coffee, main meal,

meat, potatoes, vegetable, dinner roll, salads, pickles, plus desserts (and if you are still hungry you can always return for a second helping). So you can see that $15 is not that much, especially as your dinner includes GST.

Our dinners are the local Legion's main source of revenue to pay our bills and for the upkeep of the building. As it is now, many of our members are donating private funding, either by purchasing food items or donating des-serts. I thank you all very much for attending our dinners and hope you will continue to do so.

Joe Short, presidentClearwater-Vavenby Legion 259

The Community Spirit calendars are here


Editor, The Times:Andrew Coyne

recently resigned as editor of editorials and comments at the National Post because his freedom to express an alternative view to the paper’s endorse-ment of Harper’s Conservative govern-ment was denied by upper management.

Newspapers should print the news in an objective manner and

should also encourage their editorial staff to express alternative views in the interest of enlightening their readers.

Canadian news-papers should not be modelling themselves after Third World propaganda rags that try to brainwash their readers in order to curry favour with the politically powerful.

Bravo Mister Coyne

for standing up for your principles! Shame on the owners of the National Post for not championing journal-ism, which by the way is supposed to have five core principles: (1)

truth and accuracy; (2) independence; 3) fair-ness and impartiality; (4) humanity; and (5) accountability.

Lloyd AtkinsVernon, B.C.

4 - 5

Editor, The TimesRe: “New initiative in Upper Clearwater –

Wells Gray Kids” in Nov. 26 issue.Having read Andrew Nelson’s letter, it is

encouraging that young people show initiative in suggesting ideas for organized activities.

My concern, however, is with the last para-graph, stating that these initiatives are only possible with continued funding by BC Lottery Corp and the TNRD grant-in-aid – which, for those who are not aware, is a tax on all prop-erty in the Upper Clearwater.

I see no mention in the article about fundraising on the part of the Upper Clearwater Farmers Institute. Why is the UCFI not self-supporting, like other clubs and private groups in the area? Organizations such as Rotary, Elks, Legion and Lions are not funded by the taxpayers. Not only do they

fundraise to support themselves and their facilities, they also make donations to worthy charities such as the food bank, hospice and the hospital.

I realize fundraising can be a lot of hard work by a few dedicated individuals – but there is definitely a great sense of satisfaction that comes from hosting an event that helps to support projects and charities. Certainly more satisfying that simply sitting there, with one’s hand out, waiting for funding from the taxpay-ers of the area.

Don’t you think the adults in the organiza-tion would be better role models for the chil-dren by showing them how to earn money to fund projects, rather than teaching the children to expect taxpayers to support them?

Kelly FergusonUpper Clearwater, B.C.

Refugee fundraising kicks offMelanie Harwood (l), fundraising coordinator for the Refugees and Friends Together in Clearwater committee, accepts a $2,000 personal contribution from Merlin Blackwell recently to aid the resettlement of a Syrian refugee family in Clearwater. Apparently a possible family has been identified but when they will arrive is not yet known. The resettlement effort is being in done in partner-ship with the federal government. More fundraising is being planned. Donations should be made out to North Thompson Ecumenical Shared Ministry (NTESM) and sent to RAFT in Clearwater c/o L. Ross 324 Schmidt Rd., Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2. A tax receipt will be issued. Photo by Keith McNeill

Upper Clearwater Hall should be self-supporting

Editor, The Times:By now we have all read about how the

District of Clearwater alleges that business licensing will benefit the community by bringing in revenues that will fund economic development.

However, as was pointed out, the additional bureaucracy of licensing will undoubtedly exhaust the very funds it generates, thus making it superfluous.

The city claims licensing will lend some sort of credence or legitimacy to existing businesses. In a town like Clearwater a business exists solely on the merit of its own reputation, which, like rumors, spreads faster than grits through a goose!

The notion that it will somehow allow for fire inspections is not true, as all commercially zoned premises already receive fire inspections.

Likewise, suggesting that the cost of such will be more fairly borne by the businesses and not the community is also ludicrous, as just where do they think overhead and additional operation costs end up? They, like property taxes, heating, insurance, etc, are reflected in business leasing costs, which in turn determine the costs of the goods and services the businesses provide to the community, and so are eventually passed on the consumer – you and I (also known as the com-munity).

Also, GST, PST, and Workers Compensation have nothing to do with municipal business licensing, as they are provincial and federal pro-grams that every business already handles.

Perhaps the most ridiculous statement was proposing that licensing would include member-ship in the Chamber of Commerce! Not only is it presumptuous but I should think it is highly illegal, as the chamber is a non-governmental, non-profit, private enterprise. To suggest manda-tory membership would no doubt invoke legal challenges.

Clearwater small businesses have had to struggle with a dormant local economy and the competition of big-box stores in Kamloops where many opt to do their shopping. The last thing they need is yet another level of govern-ment with its hand in their pockets while giving the business community nothing tangible in return.

So, what does business licensing do? I'll tell you. It simply extorts fees from local businesses to bolster a burgeoning bureaucracy.

How was it possible that Clearwater sustained a business community before incorporation?

The best thing government of any level can ever do to help small business is to stay out of it.

Tom ColesClearwater, B.C.

Business licensing = cash grab

Journalism endangered by power



Editor, The Times:The Community

Spirit calendars have arrived. They are available at the North Thompson Aboriginal

Cultural Centre – open Tuesday through Fridays, 10 – 4.

We hope you will enjoy our Fun in the North Thompson fea-

tured picture this year – it shows the group of people who fin-ished the bike trails. Thanks to Shelly Graffunder for the picture.

One thing that I very much enjoy about the Community Spirit calendar is that it notes many of the community events – making it easy for you to see when and where the bingo, bunco, cribbage or dart games will be held. We’ve tried to identify most of the pre-scheduled fun events and even some of the meetings.

One last thing,

if you ordered a calendar and said you would pay later, please remember that, as we will be counting on you to bring along your payment.

See you soon at the NT Aboriginal Cultural down by the post office. Perhaps you will stop for a coffee or browse the gift shop and museum while you’re picking up the calendar. We welcome all folks who stop by and have a look!

Cheryl ThomasNorth Thompson

Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Inconvenient truths of climate change treaty

editorial by Tom Fletcher

Opinion “ Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.” - Ernest Hemingway, writer

BC Press CouncilThe Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council.Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to BC Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Legion raises prices on meals

Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak have joined the thousands of jet-setters in Paris to once again stage negotiations for a global climate treaty.

The embarrassing failures of these United Nations events, such as the one in Lima, Peru last year, have been forgotten. Canadian TV only showed file images of an effigy of Stephen Harper receiving a “fossil of the day” award for his alleged failure to rein in Canada’s two per cent of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.

Now Justin Trudeau leads our biggest-ever delegation to COP21, as the Paris meeting is called.

Trudeau hasn’t even begun to develop a plan for Canada, asking provinces to come up with their own first, but he’s already hailed as a visionary. This is similar to the newly elected Barack Obama, who modestly predicted in 2008 that history would record his win as “the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.”

Perhaps Obama wasn’t com-pletely full of CO2, since in this century, global temperatures have increased by only about a fourth of what UN climate models predicted. This 20-year slowdown of the long run of post-Ice Age warming, which has dominated most of the last 10,000 years, is referred to as the “pause” or “hiatus.” It is usu-ally explained away with reference to the Pacific Decadal Oscillation or other long-term warming and cooling trends in oceans.

Other countries have put new emission reduction proposals on the table for COP21. Danish environmental economist Bjorn Lomborg did the math, and con-cluded that if every major emitting country keeps its word this time, the total of all their efforts would reduce global warming by about 0.2 degrees by 2100.

What? A statistically meaning-less decrease after 85 years of ener-gy austerity? That Lomborg, he’s just a “denier,” trying to get more publicity. Oh wait, here’s a study from the Massachusetts Institute

of Technology that finds the same thing – two tenths of a degree by 2100.

Wobbly climate models aren’t the only problem for global warm-ing alarmists. NASA recently con-firmed that contrary to UN projec-tions, total ice mass in Antarctica is increasing. This is much more likely to slow sea level rise than an Obama or Trudeau speech.

Arctic ice, meanwhile, is rebounding rapidly after reced-ing in recent years. And while UN climate conferences always cause a spike in sightings of people wear-ing polar bear suits, here’s another inconvenient truth.

B.C. polar bear researcher Susan Crockford reports that the world bear population is up to 26,500, a 50-year high. That Crockford, she’s just a denier …. Oh wait, the International Union for Conservation of Nature “Red List” says that’s about right, and the population trend is no longer “decreasing” but is now “unknown.”

None of this is to deny that our climate is warming, or that the Industrial Revolution and carbon fuel use are part of the picture. It’s the religious zeal, misuse of data and attacks on skeptics that are troubling.

B.C. already leads the country with its small but broad-based carbon tax, about which Clark will boast at every opportunity in Paris. We won’t see the B.C. Liberal gov-ernment’s final “Climate 2.0” plan until next spring, but their advisory committee wants to start jacking up the carbon tax in 2018.

Northern and Interior B.C. folks are assured they will receive bigger rebates to reflect the fact that they pay more carbon tax to drive long distances in the cold.

And B.C.’s aggressive 2020 greenhouse gas target? The govern-ment admits we’re not going to make that, because the economy is growing.

– Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black

Press. Email: t� [email protected] Twitter: @tom� etcherbc

74 young Road, Unit 14 Brookfi eld Mall, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2Phone: 250-674-3343 Fax: 250-674-3410Email: [email protected]

Publisher: Al KirkwoodEditor: Keith McNeillOffi ce manager: Yevonne Cline


Established September 23, 1964Member, BC Press Council

TH

E

NORTH THOMPSON


TH

ETimesWe acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Subscribe to the TimesIn Town / Out of Town Rates1 year $57.75; 2 years $110.25Prices include GST

Published by Black Press Ltd.74 Young Road, Unit 14 Brookfield MallClearwater, B.C. V0E 1N2

4 - 5

Editor, The Times:It is with regret that we at the Clearwater-

Vavenby Legion 259 must raise the price of our on-going dinners and barbeques from $12 to $15, effective Jan. 1, 2016.

The costs of food products have increased substantially in the last year, as you might have noticed when you shop for your home. I have had meals in many places in Clearwater, Kamloops, etc and have seen a great increase in the basic meals. By the time you get your bill, including coffee and deserts, it will run you $25 and up.

Here at our Legion you get coffee, main meal,

meat, potatoes, vegetable, dinner roll, salads, pickles, plus desserts (and if you are still hungry you can always return for a second helping). So you can see that $15 is not that much, especially as your dinner includes GST.

Our dinners are the local Legion's main source of revenue to pay our bills and for the upkeep of the building. As it is now, many of our members are donating private funding, either by purchasing food items or donating des-serts. I thank you all very much for attending our dinners and hope you will continue to do so.

Joe Short, presidentClearwater-Vavenby Legion 259

The Community Spirit calendars are here

WELLS GRAY HOME HARDWARE(across from the Post Of� ce)

86 Station Rd., Clearwater • Open Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 Sat 8:30-5:00250-674-3717

HOME HARDWARE IS A CANADIAN OWNED COMPANY

Pay & Talk Telus Cards • $10 • $25 Available Here

REGULAR SPF AND FIR PELLETS IN STOCK

ALL EXTERIOR DECORATIONS ON SALE

In stock items only

20% O� select in stock wreaths

CONTACT US TO DISCUSS• Your goals and dreams

• Your issues and obstacles• Your success and quality of life

BRUCE MARTIN & ASSOCIATESBUSINESS ADVISERS & CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Clearwater (250) 674-2112 Kamloops (250) 374-5908

It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep

www.brucemartin.ca


50 YEARS AGO:The election of Mrs.

R.J. Petch to represent Blue River and Avola, and Mrs. A Mickey to represent Blackpool and Upper Clearwater, meant that there were three women on the School District 26 board, giving them a majority. Mr. A.

Forsythe and Mrs. T. Pye had one more year to go in their two-year terms.

Hunter Jim Therres was missing overnight near McCorvie Lake. His partner, Noel Nicholas, stayed near the lake and fired shots at intervals. Therres met the search party as they arrived on the scene

and asked, "What's the matter with you guys? Won't you let a fellow sleep?"

Shuffling Shoes Square Dance Club needed one more couple to make three full sets. The dancers met weekly at the Clearwater Community Hall.

45 YEARS AGO:North Thompson

Ambulance Association made 49 trips during the year, double the previous year's total. Of these, 15 were emergen-cies, 31 involved non-members, and three had no patients to pick up. With the opening of the highway, traffic acci-dents were becoming a real concern for the association.

A Motor Vehicle Branch office opened in Clearwater, to be administered

by Clearwater Improvement District.

40 YEARS AGO:An agreement was

reached between the TNRD, the consulting engineers and the con-tractor for the comple-tion of structural repairs and the strengthening of the Sportsplex. The work would bring the building up to a 40 PSF roof snow load factor. The reinforcing would mainly involve welding on the main steel col-umns and girders.

35 YEARS AGO:Avola school did not

qualify for the Canadian Inventory of Historic Buildings program as it was built after 1930, secretary-treasurer Tim Klotz told School District 26 trustees. The board had agreed to seek registration for the schoolhouse at a previ-ous meeting.

There were two classes of patients under the British national health scheme, MLA Rafe Mair reported after

a trip to Great Britain. Surgeons were required to do at least nine ses-sions per week under the national health scheme, and then were allowed two on a pri-vate patient basis. This meant that someone who could afford to pay privately had faster service.

30 YEARS AGO:Ernie Graffunder

attended his final school board meeting after being a board member for 26 or 27 years. The remaining trustees presented him with an engraved commemora-tive tray.

Mountain guide Ross Cloutier warned that unusually cold tempera-tures combined with little snowfall had com-bined to create extreme-ly high avalanche danger in Interior alpine areas.

25 YEARS AGO:Approximately 90

local residents gath-ered at Clearwater Secondary School to

discuss putting con-dom dispensers in washrooms. Parent Dan Coleman said he felt installing the machines gave a mixed message to students. One young lady said students in a small town would not go to the drugstore to buy prophylactics.

A lawsuit against Clearwater umpires Bill Mattenley and Gerry Scramstad was settled out of court. A Vernon woman had sued after she received leg injuries during a softball game, which she attributed to a poor quality playing sur-face. She dropped her suit on the condition that the defendants not counter-sue.

20 YEARS AGO:Excellent attendance

at public meetings in Clearwater and Blue River convinced TNRD administrator Eric Shishido and execu-tive assistant Maggie Knox that there was the necessary support to hold a referendum to ensure that Clearwater and District Highway Rescue Society would continue to receive its grants in aid. The wording for the bylaw needed to be changed as it stipulated the money was for search and rescue, not highway rescue.

15 YEARS AGO:After years of loy-

alty to long-time M.P. Nelson Riis, voters in the North Thompson joined others in the Kamloops, Thompson and Highland Valley riding to elect Betty Hinton.

The Canadian Ski Museum named Mike Wiegele to the Honor Roll of Canadian Skiing. The founder and president of Blue River's Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing had been a pioneer of heli-copter skiing in Canada.

10 YEARS AGO:Volunteers resusci-

tated the first respond-ers program, re-certi-fying and certifying 15 members in first-aid, bringing their total membership to 17.

An email from Sri Lanka thanked to valley schools for their con-tributions to the Ranna MV School. The help had come as part of a TWINS project created earlier in 2005 to help victims of a devastating tsunami.

5 YEARS AGO:Raft River

Elementary School teacher Chris Martin sacrificed his hair to raise money for Clearwater Food Bank. His efforts helped the school raise 559 lbs. of groceries and $100 in cash.

Wells Gray Search and Rescue and Kamloops SAR helped locate a hunter missing in the Stillwater area of Wells Gray Park. The 42-year-old former resi-dent was out overnight after shooting a moose.

1 YEAR AGO:Mayor John Harwood

and manager Sandy Toma cut the ribbon to officially open the new Buy-Low store in Clearwater. The new store was 25,000 sq. ft. in size, compared to 18,000 sq. ft. for Safety Mart.

Dr. Catherine Tarasoff of TRU and research assistant Kailee Streichert told about research they were doing at Dutch Lake to control yellow flag iris, an inva-sive plant species.

6 - 7HISTORICAL Perspect i ve

BACK IN TIME

UP TO 65% OFF! Canadiana fry pans feature our toughest, most durable, non-stick enviro-friendly coating that is PFOA free.20cm/8” Canadiana non-stick fry pan. List: $129.00. Now $44.99!24cm/9.5” Canadiana non-stick fry pan. List: $139.00. Now $54.99!28cm/11” Canadiana non-stick fry pan. List: $149.00. Now $69.99!32cm/12.5” Canadiana non-stick fry pan. List: $169.00. Now $89.99!

72% OFF! 11pc Avonlea Cookware set. 18/10 stainless steel, featuring an impact bonded, encapsulated base for even heat distribution and retention that is safe for all cook tops of modern kitchens, including induction.

Durable, secure riveted handles, no-drip lips, tight fi tting stainless steel lids, oven and dishwasher safe. Set includes: 1.5L, 2L and 3L saucepans, 5L Dutch oven, 3L steamer, 24cm/9.5”stainless steel frying pan,

and 5 stainless steel lids. List: $849.00.$22999

ON NOW THRU DECEMBER 6TH ONLY AT:

Information & dealers: 1-800-A NEW-POT or www.paderno.com. Not all locations open Sunday. Quantities limited, please be early. Sale items may not be exactly as shown.

59% OFF!1L Roseberry teapot.List: $134.99.

$5499

61% OFF! Springbrook fl atware set, 4x5pc place setting. List: $89.99.

$3499

25 Y

EAR LIMITED WARRA

NTYG

AR

AN

TIE RAISONNABLE DE 25

AN

S

Now $54.99!

25 Y

EA

R LIMITED WARRANTY

GA

RA

N

TIE RAISONNABLE DE

25 A

NS

61% OFF! 25 Y

EA

R LIMITED WARRANTY

GA

RA

N

TIE RAISONNABLE DE

25 A

NS

1L Roseberry teapot.

Free with purchase

25 Y

EA

R LIMITED WARRANTY

GA

RA

N

TIE RAISONNABLE DE

25 A

NS

UP TO 48% OFF! A selection of Paderno Classic bakeware. Made with solid steel construction with a non-stick coating. Lifetime warranty, safe to 260°C/500°F. PFOA & PTFE free. Starting at

$799

construction with a non-stick coating.

• PAPAPDADA EDED RNRNR

ONON

••PAPAPDADAEDEDRNRNR

ONON

•

LIFE

TIME WARRAN

TY

GA

RANTIE À VIE

CLEARWATERClearwater Pharmasave

7-74 Young Road

Knowing your HIV status is sexy

» Knowing your HIV status is sexy. It’s an important part of a healthy sex life and a good relationship. Confidential HIV testing is available; ask your doctor and if you’re offered the test, say yes.

Find out more about HIV at:

Take care of you for meTake care of you for meTake care of you for me

My Health is

To arrange a test call a nurse at: 1-866-778-7736

Clearwater & District FooD Bank

Open: 9am to 12 noon, Mondays and Fridays

How to Donate: Cash or cheques can be dropped off at the Food Bank or by

mail to 741 Clearwater Village Road, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1.

Food Donations: dropped off at the Food Bank, Clearwater Credit Union or at Buy-Low Foods

250-674-3402 • [email protected]


Keith McNeill

How can you tell that Stephanie Molina, Tourism Wells Gray's new tourism marketing manager, came here after spending several years in Edmonton?

“It's really a beautiful place. The winter is delightful, even at -13C,” she says.

Molina, who is taking over from Brad Bradbury, the former marketing manager, started work on Nov. 18.

Tourism Wells Gray is an asso-ciation that represents the tourism-related businesses in Clearwater and Wells Gray Country (Thompson-Nicola Regional District Area A).

The new marketing manager came here after spending over three years as a public communi-cations officer with the govern-ment of Alberta and, before that, more than seven years working in marketing and communications in the U.S. and Canada.

“We have a family connection to this area and so we've been here before,” she adds. “I knew it is a

really beautiful and wild place. When I saw the opportunity, I had to apply.”

Molina comes to Clearwater with her husband and 1 1/2 year old son.

“We love paddling, hiking, doing backcountry trips,” she says, “We own three canoes.”

“I wanted my son to grow up in a place where he could do this in his backyard.”

Her role with Tourism Wells Gray will be to promote the

experiences that Wells Gray and Clearwater have to offer.

“I'll be working to coordinate the efforts of the stakeholders – the tourism operators, District of Clearwater, the regional district, accommodations and so on,” she said. “I'll try to get the tourism industry paddling in the same direction so we can cover more distance.”

Molina pointed to the large numbers of international tourists that Clearwater and Wells Gray Country get as indicating that the area already is known as a world class destination.

“I'm going to work to ensure that the tourism opportunities here get the recognition they deserve,” she says.

This will involve a number of jobs, including ensuring the Wells Gray website's content is up-to-date and beefing up the area's social media profiles.

Possibly her most impor-tant task over the next few months will be to develop a five-year strategic business plan for Tourism Wells Gray.

As Tourism Wells Gray's marketing manager, she will be working with colleagues from Valemount, Blue River, Barriere and Sun Peaks to mar-ket the region as a whole through the North Thompson Valley Tourism Committee.

“My door is open,” the new tourism manager says. “I look for-ward to meeting with every tourism business owner and business operator in the area. Please drop by to chat.”

Those who

want to set up an appointment can call Molina at 250-674-3530 ext. 109.

6 - 7New marketing manager starts at Tourism Wells Gray

Stephanie Molina

Three kids help Fast EddyJody Phillips

Three children Kiah Phillips, age 10, Jaden Phillips, age eight, and Jackson Graffunder, age eight, set off on foot early in the spring, going to each of our neighbors' houses with nothing but a story on how the were collecting money for Fast Eddy Dostaler and his epic run across Canada and back to raise money for Alzheimers and Breast Cancer Research.

The boys' teacher, Mrs. Bradstock who had also been Fast Eddy's teacher, had spoken to their class about Fast Eddy and why he was running across Canada.

My neighbors kind-ly donated and the children came home with a grand total of $159.

We contacted Fast Eddy to find out where we could donate the money. Lucky for us he was coming to their school for a presentation and they were able to present to him a cheque and shake his hand.

They were super-excited to finally meet the man who was behind all of it. GO FAST EDDY.

Three Raft River Elemen-tary School students present a $159 cheque to Fast Eddy Dostaler recently. Pictured are (l-r) Kiah Phillips, Jackson Graffunder, Lori Brad-stock (vice-principal and Dostaler's former teacher), Jaden Phillips and Fast Eddy. Also see story on page A19. Photo submitted

Drive Safe and be safe

Work

_________________________________________________ CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CENTRE

58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 Phone: 250- 674-2928 Fax: 250- 674-2938

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 – 4:00 Email: [email protected]

www.clearwateremployment.ca Operated by Yellowhead Community Services

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by

The Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

Visit Supervisor C0745 Housekeeper C0743 Heli-Skiing resort hiring Housekeepers, Maintenance Laborer & Ski Technician, Electrician with HVAC exp., Lodge Employee, Servers & Bartenders, Helicopter Ski Guide. C0741 Logging Truck Driver C0739

A FULL LIST OF JOB POSTINGS ARE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.CLEARWATEREMPLOYMENT.CA

HIGHLIGHTS OF

LOCAL JOB POSTINGS

FOR FULL POSTINGS VISIT www.clearwateremployment.ca

OR THE JOB BOARD IN OUR OFFICE

Access to computers for employment

and career planning needs Print information on resumes, cold

calls, interview preparation and more Fax and printers for your work search Self assessment tools Job board with local and other postings

Free Coffee is on every morning!

Huge Goodie Basket Free Draw

Enter by Dec. 16th

BarriereNov. 26: Craft fair at Barriere Secondary school

4:30 -830pm to book a table call Sandra at 672 9515

Nov. 28 - Barriere Seniors Annual Craft Fair, Seniors Hall, 10am-2pm. $10/table. Info: Lil 250-672-9318

Chu ChuaDec. 13 – Christmas Craft Fair, Chu Chua Commu-

nity Hall, 10am-1pm. $10/table. Info: Eunice 250-672-5356. Bingo starts at 2pm

ClearwaterDec. 13 – Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks

Hall, 9am-3pm. $10/table. Info: Phyllis 250-674-3535

Dec 11-13 and Dec 18-20 - Winter Market at the Wells Gray Info Centre. Fri. 2-8pm Sat. 10-4pm Sun. 10-3pm Info: 250-676-9511

Heffley CreekDec. 5 – Christmas Craft Fair, Heffley Creek Hall,

10am-2pm. Info: Deb 250-578-7525

VavenbyNov. 26-Dec 1. - Christmas at the Cottage 11am-

8pm daily 3684 Birch Island Lost Creek Rd. Info: 250-676-9511

Dec. 6 – Vavenby Craft Fair 10am-3pm at the Vavenby Community Hall. Barb 250-676-9485

Calendarthis ad is sponsored by

Meat Draw December 5, 2015

3-5:30pm16 Draws

PLUS 1 Bonus50/50 Draw

BAR OPENS AT 1PM

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION • BRANCH 259257 Glen Road • Clearwater • No Minors


Jeff Nagel, Black Press

B.C. oil refinery proponent David Black says his $22-bil-lion proposal won't die with the apparently thwarted Northern

Gateway pipeline – he aims to bring oil sands bitumen across northern B.C. by train instead.

The Victoria businessman, who is majority owner of Black Press and this newspaper, spoke Wednesday at a Rotary Club meeting in South Surrey.

Black's Kitimat Clean proposal calls for a refinery between Terrace and Kitimat that would process bitumen into gaso-line, diesel and other refined fuels for Asian markets.

He said the federal Liberal government's move to formally ban crude oil tankers from B.C.'s north coast means the Northern Gateway pipeline plan is "pretty much dead" but that shouldn't block tanker exports of refined fuel, which would be less damag-ing than a spill of crude or bitumen at sea.

Black said his plan to carry oil by rail will be far safer than the crude oil trains that have been vulnerable to fiery disasters else-where.

He said he's in talks with CN Rail to load rail cars with undiluted bitumen, which would be much thicker – virtually solid – compared to the diluted bitumen that moves through pipelines or the light oil that's often carried by train.

The bitumen would be heated at the begin-ning and end of each rail trip to make it flow for loading and unloading from tanker cars. Black argues it would be unlikely to leak or burn if a train derailed.

"It's safer and way easier," he said, esti-mating six trains a day would run every four hours.

Black continues to pursue environmental approvals, and believes that with green lights from regulators and first nations, oil ship-pers and financiers will come on board.

But his is not the only such proposal.

Pacific Future Energy, led by a Mexican conglomer-ate, initially tried to buy Black out and has since proposed a simi-lar refinery with the same technology. Its backers include SNC Lavalin and prominent aboriginal advisors.Continued on A9

Times Staff

Dr. Helmcken Hospital Auxiliary mem-bers were at Clearwater's hospital recently, check-ing out the latest pur-chases that have arrived.

In the x-ray depart-ment the members were shown the new Pigg-o-stat. This is a machine that allows them to restrain infants and chil-dren during their x-rays to reduce motion. It helps prevent having to repeat x-rays.

Also purchased with help from the Auxiliary were some larger x-ray grids, which allow for better imaging of thicker body parts. In that department also was a new ECG machine.

In the emergency department the members viewed the new upgraded defibrillator. They also looked at a slit lamp,

which the physicians use to assess eye injuries and conditions.

Cost of the latest purchases totalled about

$33,000. The Auxiliary members say thanks to Clearwater and area for the support.

If you got a ticket for

the Auxiliary's 50/50 raffle, the draw will be today (Dec. 3).

8 - 9Hospital benefits from Auxiliary's support on equipment

(L-r) Gail Capostinsky, Reita Vandenborre, Sue Ludtke of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary check out the new defi-brillator with nursing director Dorothy Crandell.Photos submitted

Auxiliary members (l-r) Margaret Dallamore, Reita Vandenborre and Sue Ludtke, plus x-ray technician Pat Leschuk check out the new Pigg-o-stat, which is used to restrain infants and children during x-rays.

Sue Ludtke (l) tries out the new slit lamp at DHMH with nursing director Dorothy Crandell.

Black touts 'safer' oil-by-rail plan for refinery

1.855.929.7939Visit our website at: www.houle.ca

Visit www.HouleService.ca for 24 hour online bookingServing your community for over 70 years.

Renovations • Panel Upgrades Indoor/Outdoor LightingElectrical Upgrades • Security SystemsExperienced, Quality Electrical Workmanship

SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY

COMPETITIVE RATES24 HOUR SERVICE

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIALYour Current Aff airs Specialist

Your local provider for home comfortInspection & Cleaning of all

Makes & Models of Central A/Cs, Furnaces,

Heat Pumps, Boilers, Hot Water Tanks,

HRVs, Etc.HRVs, Etc.

250.672.0251

SERVICING THE NORTH THOMPSON

Authorized Dealer

C

C

apsule

omments

with MICHELLE

LEINS

PHARMASAVEMonday - Saturday 9 AM - 6 PM

Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM

201-365 Murtle Cres, Clearwater, B.C.

250-674-0058

We hear much about bowel cancer in the media lately. Those in the under 50 age group often don’t pay too much attention to this information because somehow bowel cancer is thought of as “an old person’s disease.” Bowel cancer can affect about 20 per cent of people under 50. So if you have abdominal pain, blood in your stools or notice a change in your bowel habits, see your doctor.

As of January 2016, Health Canada is introducing changes in the labelling of homeopathic “nosodes.” These are being sold as an alternative to vaccinations. There is no evidence they work to protect against diseases and in fact will make children more susceptible to disease if they are not being vaccinated.

Speaking of vaccinations, measles is starting to rear its head again. Stats Canada reported that 89 per cent of two-year-olds had received the recommended number of immunizations against measles, mumps and rubella in 2013. For best protection of Canadians, this number should be 95 per cent to prevent any outbreaks from occurring. Ensure your children received all the recommended vaccinations.

The words “herd immunity” describes the ideal number of individuals in a given population who have immunity, through vaccination or previous exposure, to confer protection to those who aren’t immunized. This herd immunity will prevent a contagious bacteria or virus from setting up a chair of infection.

If you have any questions about immunization, check out our pharmacists. We have the reliable information to keep you well-informed.


Jeff Nagel, Black Press

B.C. oil refinery proponent David Black says his $22-bil-lion proposal won't die with the apparently thwarted Northern

Gateway pipeline – he aims to bring oil sands bitumen across northern B.C. by train instead.

The Victoria businessman, who is majority owner of Black Press and this newspaper, spoke Wednesday at a Rotary Club meeting in South Surrey.

Black's Kitimat Clean proposal calls for a refinery between Terrace and Kitimat that would process bitumen into gaso-line, diesel and other refined fuels for Asian markets.

He said the federal Liberal government's move to formally ban crude oil tankers from B.C.'s north coast means the Northern Gateway pipeline plan is "pretty much dead" but that shouldn't block tanker exports of refined fuel, which would be less damag-ing than a spill of crude or bitumen at sea.

Black said his plan to carry oil by rail will be far safer than the crude oil trains that have been vulnerable to fiery disasters else-where.

He said he's in talks with CN Rail to load rail cars with undiluted bitumen, which would be much thicker – virtually solid – compared to the diluted bitumen that moves through pipelines or the light oil that's often carried by train.

The bitumen would be heated at the begin-ning and end of each rail trip to make it flow for loading and unloading from tanker cars. Black argues it would be unlikely to leak or burn if a train derailed.

"It's safer and way easier," he said, esti-mating six trains a day would run every four hours.

Black continues to pursue environmental approvals, and believes that with green lights from regulators and first nations, oil ship-pers and financiers will come on board.

But his is not the only such proposal.

Pacific Future Energy, led by a Mexican conglomer-ate, initially tried to buy Black out and has since proposed a simi-lar refinery with the same technology. Its backers include SNC Lavalin and prominent aboriginal advisors.Continued on A9

Times Staff

Dr. Helmcken Hospital Auxiliary mem-bers were at Clearwater's hospital recently, check-ing out the latest pur-chases that have arrived.

In the x-ray depart-ment the members were shown the new Pigg-o-stat. This is a machine that allows them to restrain infants and chil-dren during their x-rays to reduce motion. It helps prevent having to repeat x-rays.

Also purchased with help from the Auxiliary were some larger x-ray grids, which allow for better imaging of thicker body parts. In that department also was a new ECG machine.

In the emergency department the members viewed the new upgraded defibrillator. They also looked at a slit lamp,

which the physicians use to assess eye injuries and conditions.

Cost of the latest purchases totalled about

$33,000. The Auxiliary members say thanks to Clearwater and area for the support.

If you got a ticket for

the Auxiliary's 50/50 raffle, the draw will be today (Dec. 3).

8 - 9Hospital benefits from Auxiliary's support on equipment

(L-r) Gail Capostinsky, Reita Vandenborre, Sue Ludtke of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary check out the new defi-brillator with nursing director Dorothy Crandell.Photos submitted

Auxiliary members (l-r) Margaret Dallamore, Reita Vandenborre and Sue Ludtke, plus x-ray technician Pat Leschuk check out the new Pigg-o-stat, which is used to restrain infants and children during x-rays.

Sue Ludtke (l) tries out the new slit lamp at DHMH with nursing director Dorothy Crandell.

Black touts 'safer' oil-by-rail plan for refinery

File: TMEP_Brownfi eld_10.3x10.714_R1 Date: Nov 13 2015 Proof:

2Trim: 10.3" x 10.714" File Created:

Docket: Job: Newspaper Client: Kinder Morgan Operator: A+L

Colour: 4C PR: AD: CD: CW: AE: OP:

PUB: Abbotsford News, Chiliwack Progress, Gulf Island Driftwood, Victoria News Regional, Surrey North Delta Leader – PUB DATE: December 2

PUB: Chilliwack Times, Hope Standard, North Thompson Star/Journal, North Thompson Times, Merritt Herald Weekender, Nanaimo News Bulletin, The Westerly – PUB DATE: December 3

PUB: Kamloops This Week, Tri-City News, LangleyTimes, Bowen Island Undercurrent, Duncan/Cowichan Citizen – PUB DATE: December 4

“Did you know our proposed expansion follows the existing route for most of the way?”

- Carey Johannesson, Project Lead, Land & Right-of-Way, Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

For more information, go to TransMountain.com/planning-the-routeEmail: [email protected] · Phone: 1-866-514-6700

Committed to safety since 1953.

OF THE ROUTE IS ON THE EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY.73%

WILL REQUIRE NEW ROUTING.11%

WILL FOLLOW OTHER LINEAR INFRASTRUCTURES, SUCH AS HYDRO, TELUS, RAILWAYS AND HIGHWAYS.

16%

The proposed Trans Mountain Expansion follows the existing

route or other linear infrastructure for 89% of the way.

That means approximately 100 kms needs to be moved to

undisturbed lands. These reroutes will be made to improve safety

and address environmental considerations, and will accommodate

changes in land usage since the pipeline was originally built in 1953.

We’ve been talking with the public, stakeholders, landowners

and Aboriginal communities along the proposed corridor to hear

their concerns. We expect you will ask questions. We’ve made

adjustments in many places to address the concerns we’ve heard.

Our intention in all of our planning is to minimize the impact on

residents, communities and the environment, while ensuring that

safe construction and operations are possible.

TMEP_Brownfield_10.3x10.714_R1.indd 1 2015-11-13 3:48 PM


8 - 9'Dead' pipeline prompts plan B to move bitumenContinued from A8 Pacific Future initially proposed a site in Prince Rupert but Black said that firm is trying to strike a deal with the Kitselas band for the same site Kitimat Clean had chosen.

There are other potential sites with dif-ferent First Nations, he said, but they're less suitable.

Black also criticized the provincial gov-ernment's focus on liquefied natural gas projects.

He said his refinery would generate more permanent jobs and taxes for governments

than even an optimistic number of LNG plants.

"Government really dove at this," he said, adding the province "rolled over" in guaranteeing generous tax treatment to get the industry on board, leaving little future revenue to government.

Too many LNG plants are already being built in Australia and the U.S., he said, while Japan's shift back towards nuclear power will cut demand.

"I just don't think there's much chance," Black said. "The LNG dream is now fad-ing."

Black is not concerned that low oil pric-es will also doom his refinery dream.

He said he believes low prices as well as the U.S. rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline to the U.S. Gulf Coast will make his option for reaching lucrative Pacific markets increasingly attractive to oil firms grappling with narrowing margins, particu-larly in Alberta's oil sands.

Black maintains a refinery can't be built in Alberta itself because of opposition from multinational oil firms that own Texas refineries, and because the large prefabri-cated modules that can be assembled on the

B.C. coast can't be hauled inland.His proposal would use an unusual

technology – adding $5 billion to the costs – that slashes the carbon emissions to less than one third of a conventional refinery.

Black argues the "greenest refinery in the world" would largely offset the higher emissions of oil sands bitumen and forge a political solution for Canada's energy policy makers.

"It cleans the whole industry up," Black said. "We're not in the dirty oil business any more. We get huge value add. And it takes away the issue of a heavy oil spill at sea."


EVERYONE’S A WINNER! $10,000$1,000 TO FROM

1 30OFWINOR

VEHICLES

TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OR LEASE ON ANY 2015 OR 2016 CHEVROLET *

IN CASH CREDITS

VALUED UP TO $35,000

ONLY FROM DEC 4TH – JAN 4TH

THE 2016 CHEVROLET CAMARO, RANKED MOTOR TREND CAR OF THE YEAR® .

ON N

OW A

T YO

UR B

C CH

EVRO

LET

DEAL

ERS.

Che

vrol

et.c

a 1-

800-

GM-D

RIVE

. Che

vrol

et is

a b

rand

of G

ener

al M

otor

s of

Can

ada.

Offe

rs a

pply

to th

e fin

ance

of a

201

5 Cr

uze

LS 1

SA, E

quin

ox L

S AW

D, S

ilver

ado

2500

HD/3

500H

D W

T 2W

D w

ith g

as e

ngin

es. L

icen

se, i

nsur

ance

, reg

istra

tion,

adm

inis

tratio

n fe

es, d

eale

r fee

s, P

PSA

and

taxe

s no

t inc

lude

d. D

eale

rs a

re fr

ee to

set

indi

vidu

al p

rices

. Lim

ited

time

offe

rs w

hich

m

ay n

ot b

e co

mbi

ned

with

oth

er o

ffers

, and

are

sub

ject

to c

hang

e w

ithou

t not

ice.

Offe

rs a

pply

to q

ualif

ied

reta

il cu

stom

ers

in B

C Ch

evro

let D

eale

r Mar

ketin

g As

soci

atio

n ar

ea o

nly.

Deal

er tr

ade

may

be

requ

ired.

* N

o pu

rcha

se n

eces

sary

. Ope

n to

Can

adia

n re

side

nts

with

a v

alid

driv

er’s

lice

nse

who

hav

e re

ache

d th

e ag

e of

maj

ority

in th

eir p

rovi

nce

of re

side

nce.

Con

test

clo

ses

Janu

ary

4, 2

016.

Cre

dit A

war

ds u

p to

$10

,000

in

clud

e ap

plic

able

taxe

s an

d m

ust b

e ap

plie

d to

the

purc

hase

or l

ease

of a

new

201

5 or

201

6 M

Y Ch

evro

let v

ehic

le d

eliv

ered

on

or b

efor

e Ja

nuar

y 4,

201

6. 3

0 Ve

hicl

e Aw

ards

ava

ilabl

e to

be

won

, eac

h co

nsis

ting

of w

inne

r’s c

hoic

e of

a v

ehic

le w

ith a

n M

SRP

of $

35,0

00 C

AD o

r les

s. T

he c

usto

mer

is re

spon

sibl

e fo

r any

oth

er ta

xes,

lice

nse,

insu

ranc

e, re

gist

ratio

n, o

r oth

er fe

es. V

ehic

le A

war

ds a

re n

ot tr

ansf

erab

le a

nd n

o ca

sh s

ubst

itute

s ar

e pe

rmitt

ed.

Not a

ll aw

ards

hav

e th

e sa

me

odds

of w

inni

ng. V

ehic

le A

war

ds a

re n

ot tr

ansf

erab

le a

nd n

o ca

sh s

ubst

itute

s ar

e pe

rmitt

ed.

Not a

ll aw

ards

hav

e th

e sa

me

odds

of w

inni

ng. F

or fu

ll ru

les

and

prog

ram

det

ails

vis

it yo

ur G

M d

eale

r or g

m.c

a. C

orre

ct a

nsw

er to

mat

hem

atic

al s

kill-

test

ing

ques

tion

requ

ired.

See

you

r GM

dea

ler o

r gm

.ca

for f

ull c

onte

st ru

les

and

prog

ram

det

ails

. Veh

icle

s sh

own

2016

Cam

aro

1LT

Coup

e RS

V6

[$33

,785

MSR

P] C

DN, i

nclu

ding

frei

ght a

nd a

/c ta

x. ^

Offe

r ava

ilabl

e to

qua

lifie

d re

tail

cust

omer

s in

Can

ada

for v

ehic

les

deliv

ered

bet

wee

n De

cem

ber 4

th, 2

015

and

Janu

ary

4th,

201

6. 0

% p

urch

ase

finan

cing

offe

red

on a

ppro

ved

cred

it by

TD

Auto

Fin

ance

Ser

vice

s, S

cotia

bank

® o

r RBC

Roy

al B

ank

for 8

4 m

onth

s on

all

new

or d

emon

stra

tor 2

015

Spar

k, S

onic

, Cru

ze L

S 1S

A, M

alib

u (e

xcep

t LS

), Vo

lt, Im

pala

, Cam

aro,

Tra

x, E

quin

ox L

S AW

D, T

rave

rse,

Col

orad

o 2W

D, S

ilver

ado

1500

Dou

ble

Cab

2WD

WT

/ Cre

w C

ab 2

WD

WT

and

Silv

erad

o HD

’s W

T 2W

D w

ith g

as e

ngin

e. P

artic

ipat

ing

lend

ers

are

subj

ect t

o ch

ange

. Rat

es fr

om o

ther

lend

ers

will

var

y. Do

wn

paym

ent,

trade

and

/or s

ecur

ity d

epos

it m

ay b

e re

quire

d. M

onth

ly p

aym

ent a

nd c

ost o

f bor

row

ing

will

var

y de

pend

ing

on a

mou

nt b

orro

wed

and

dow

n pa

ymen

t/tra

de. E

xam

ple:

$40

,000

at 0

% A

PR, t

he m

onth

ly p

aym

ent i

s $4

76.1

9 fo

r 84

mon

ths.

Cos

t of b

orro

win

g is

$0,

tota

l obl

igat

ion

is $

40,0

00. O

ffer i

s un

cond

ition

ally

inte

rest

-fre

e. F

reig

ht a

nd a

ir ta

x ($

100,

if a

pplic

able

) inc

lude

d. L

icen

ce, i

nsur

ance

, reg

istra

tion,

PPS

A, a

pplic

able

taxe

s an

d de

aler

fees

not

incl

uded

. Dea

lers

are

free

to s

et in

divi

dual

pric

es. L

imite

d tim

e of

fer w

hich

may

not

be

com

bine

d w

ith c

erta

in o

ther

offe

rs.

GM C

anad

a m

ay m

odify

, ext

end

or te

rmin

ate

offe

rs in

who

le o

r in

part

at a

ny ti

me

with

out n

otic

e. C

ondi

tions

and

lim

itatio

ns a

pply.

See

dea

ler f

or d

etai

ls. ®

Regi

ster

ed tr

adem

ark

of T

he B

ank

of N

ova

Scot

ia. R

BC a

nd R

oyal

Ban

k ar

e re

gist

ered

trad

emar

ks o

f Roy

al B

ank

of C

anad

a. ‡

$2,

000/

$2,0

00 is

a c

ombi

ned

cred

it co

nsis

ting

of $

1,00

0 Co

nnec

t & W

in B

onus

(ta

x in

clus

ive)

and

$1,

000/

$1,0

00 m

anuf

actu

rer t

o de

aler

fin

ance

cas

h (ta

x ex

clus

ive)

for a

201

5 Cr

uze/

Equi

nox

whi

ch is

ava

ilabl

e fo

r fin

ance

offe

rs o

nly

and

cann

ot b

e co

mbi

ned

with

spe

cial

leas

e ra

tes

and

cash

pur

chas

e. †

$4,

000/

$5,2

00/$

11,0

00 is

a c

ombi

ned

cred

it co

nsis

ting

of $

1,00

0 Co

nnec

t & W

in B

onus

(ta

x in

clus

ive)

and

a $

3,00

0/$4

,200

/$10

,000

man

ufac

ture

r to

deal

er c

ash

cred

it (ta

x ex

clus

ive)

for a

201

5 Cr

uze/

Equi

nox

LS F

WD/

Silv

erad

o He

avy

Duty

Dou

ble

Cab

with

gas

eng

ine

(exc

ept W

T 2W

D), w

hich

is a

vaila

ble

for c

ash

purc

hase

s on

ly a

nd c

anno

t be

com

bine

d w

ith s

peci

al le

ase

and

finan

ce ra

tes.

By

sele

ctin

g le

ase

or fi

nanc

e of

fers

, con

sum

ers

are

fore

goin

g th

is $

3,00

0/$4

,200

/$10

,000

cre

dit w

hich

will

resu

lt in

hig

her e

ffect

ive

inte

rest

rate

s. D

isco

unts

var

y by

mod

el. ~

Vis

it on

star

.ca

for c

over

age

map

s, d

etai

ls a

nd s

yste

m li

mita

tions

. Ser

vice

s an

d co

nnec

tivity

may

var

y by

m

odel

and

con

ditio

ns. O

nSta

r with

4G

LTE

conn

ectiv

ity is

ava

ilabl

e on

sel

ect v

ehic

le m

odel

s an

d in

sel

ect m

arke

ts. C

usto

mer

s w

ill b

e ab

le to

acc

ess

OnSt

ar s

ervi

ces

only

if th

ey a

ccep

t the

OnS

tar U

ser T

erm

s an

d Pr

ivac

y St

atem

ent (

incl

udin

g so

ftwar

e te

rms)

. OnS

tar a

cts

as a

link

to e

xist

ing

emer

genc

y se

rvic

e pr

ovid

ers.

Afte

r the

tria

l per

iod

(if a

pplic

able

), an

act

ive

OnSt

ar s

ervi

ce p

lan

is re

quire

d. ¥

¥ Ba

sed

on G

M T

estin

g in

acc

orda

nce

with

app

rove

d Tr

ansp

ort C

anad

a te

st m

etho

ds. Y

our a

ctua

l fue

l con

sum

ptio

n m

ay v

ary.

‡‡ G

over

nmen

t 5-S

tar S

afet

y Ra

tings

are

par

t of t

he N

atio

nal H

ighw

ay T

raffi

c Sa

fety

Adm

inis

tratio

n’s

(NHT

SA’s

) New

Car

Ass

essm

ent P

rogr

am (w

ww

.Saf

erCa

r.gov

). ¥

The

Chev

role

t Equ

inox

rece

ived

the

low

est n

umbe

r of p

robl

ems

per 1

00 v

ehic

les

amon

g co

mpa

ct S

UVs

in a

tie

in th

e pr

oprie

tary

J.D

. Pow

er 2

015

U.S.

Initi

al

Qual

ity S

tudy

SM. S

tudy

bas

ed o

n re

spon

ses

from

84,

367

U.S.

new

-veh

icle

ow

ners

, mea

surin

g 24

4 m

odel

s an

d m

easu

res

opin

ions

afte

r 90

days

of o

wne

rshi

p. P

ropr

ieta

ry s

tudy

resu

lts a

re b

ased

on

expe

rienc

es a

nd p

erce

ptio

ns o

f U.S

. ow

ners

sur

veye

d in

Feb

ruar

y-M

ay 2

015.

You

r exp

erie

nces

may

var

y. Vi

sit j

dpow

er.c

om. *

* The

2-Y

ear S

ched

uled

Lub

e-Oi

l-Filt

er M

aint

enan

ce P

rogr

am p

rovi

des

elig

ible

cus

tom

ers

in C

anad

a,

who

hav

e pu

rcha

sed

or le

ased

a n

ew e

ligib

le 2

015

MY

Chev

role

t (ex

clud

ing

Spar

k EV

), w

ith a

n AC

Delc

o® o

il an

d fil

ter c

hang

e, in

acc

orda

nce

with

the

oil l

ife m

onito

ring

syst

em a

nd th

e Ow

ner’s

Man

ual,

for 2

yea

rs o

r 40,

000

km, w

hich

ever

occ

urs

first

, with

a li

mit

of fo

ur (4

) Lub

e-Oi

l-Filt

er s

ervi

ces

in to

tal,

perfo

rmed

at p

artic

ipat

ing

GM d

eale

rs. F

luid

top

offs

, ins

pect

ions

, tire

rota

tions

, whe

el a

lignm

ents

and

bal

anci

ng, e

tc.

are

not

cove

red.

Thi

s of

fer

may

not

be

rede

emed

for

cas

h an

d m

ay n

ot b

e co

mbi

ned

with

cer

tain

oth

er c

onsu

mer

ince

ntiv

es a

vaila

ble

on G

M v

ehic

les.

Gen

eral

Mot

ors

of C

anad

a Co

mpa

ny r

eser

ves

the

right

to

amen

d or

ter

min

ate

this

offe

r, in

who

le o

r in

par

t, at

any

tim

e w

ithou

t pr

ior

notic

e. A

dditi

onal

con

ditio

ns a

nd li

mita

tions

app

ly. S

ee d

eale

r fo

r de

tails

. ^^

Whi

chev

er c

omes

firs

t. Se

e de

aler

for

det

ails

.

2 55 YEARS/40,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES**

YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ^^

YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ^^

ALL 2015s COME WITH CHEVROLET

COMPLETE CARE:

CHEVROLET.CA

CRUZE LTZ SHOWN

SILVERADO 2500HD HIGH COUNTRY SHOWN

EQUINOX LT SHOWN

HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV ININITIAL QUALITY IN A TIE IN THE U.S.¥

2015 CRUZE LS 1SA

OR

$4,000 RECEIVE UP TO

IN CASH CREDITS†

(INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS)

0% FOR 84 MONTHS ^ PURCHASE FINANCING

+ $2,000 TOTAL CASH CREDIT‡ (INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS)

‡‡¥¥

ON SELECT MODELS^

$11,000 UP TO

TOTAL CASH CREDIT ON SILVERADO 2500HD/3500HD†

0% 84 MONTHS FINANCING FOR

2015 SILVERADO


OR

• Available best-in-class V8 Fuel Efficiency

‡‡

4G LTE Wi-Fi~

$5,200 RECEIVE UP TO

IN CASH CREDITS ON OTHER MODELS†


0% FOR 84 MONTHS ^ PURCHASE FINANCING

+ $2,000 TOTAL CASH CREDIT‡ (INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS)

2015 EQUINOX LS AWD

OR

10Airbags

Safety

~4G LTE Wi-Fi

6.6L/100km hwy

~4G LTE Wi-Fi

¥¥8.2L/100km hwy

¥¥9.9L/100km hwy

Call Smith Chevrolet Cadillac at 250-372-2551, or visit us at 950 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops. [License #11184]


10-11

Sports

Thunder Hawk Nick Andersen takes the puck up the ice during a game against Wil-liams Lake during an Atoms tournament at the Sportsplex on the weekend. On the right is Dayton Jasper while Devin Holland follows.Photo by Keith McNeill

Thunder Hawks win Atoms trophyMembers of the Clearwater Atom Thunder Hawks hold their trophy after winning their home tournament last weekend. The final was a close game against West Kelowna. The tournament included a a skills com-petition, which was enjoyed by all the kids. The Thunder Hawks are doing super well with six wins and one loss so far this season. Next games will be away against Logan Lake, the top team in their league on Dec 12. Next home game is not until Jan 2. Photo by Keith McNeill

Wells Gray Kids funMembers of the newly-formed Wells Gray Kids get ready to eat a cake labelled “WGK”. The group is open to all young-sters living in Upper Clearwater. The photo was taken in Upper Clearwater Community Hall recently.Photo submitted

New Years Eve Bullarama An annual fundraiser for the North Thompson Agriplex & The Farm Kids Scholarship Fund

December 31, 2015 at the North Thompson Agriplex, Barriere, B.C.Bullarama & New Year’s Party (19+): $50 • Bullarama only: $30 • 12 & under (Bullarama only): Free

Doors open at 6pm • Bullarama 7pm •New Year’s Eve Dance to followTickets available at: The Star/Journal, Barriere Country Feeds, or the Horse Barn (Kamloops)

4th Annual

For online tickets go to: http://www.eventbrite.ca and type in: New Years Eve Bullriding

A taste of

IndiaOLD CABOOSE

PUB & GRILL ltd.

FeaturingAuthentic Indian Style BuffetSaturday,December 5 • 5-9pmLast Buffet before Christmas

$18.95Plus Tax ATM Available


WHILE INVENTORY LASTS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA

2015 TERRAIN SLE-2 AWD SHOWN

EVERYONE’S A WINNER WIN A MINIMUM CASH CREDIT OF $1,000

TOWARD THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF ANY 2015 GMC

WIN 1 OF 30VEHICLES

OR

$10,000UP TO

CASHCREDITS*

VALUED UP TO $35,000

DEC. 4 – JAN. 4VISIT YOUR LOCAL GMCDEALERSHIP TO PLAY!

2015 GMC ACADIA SLE-1 AWD

2015 GMC TERRAIN SLE-1 AWD

2015 GMC SIERRA 2500HD/3500HD

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the finance of a 2015 Terrain SLE-1 AWD, Acadia SLE-1 AWD, Sierra 2500HD/3500HD. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. * No purchase necessary. Open to Canadian residents with a valid driver’s licence who have reached the age of majority in their province of residence. Contest closes January 4, 2016. Credit Awards up to $10,000 include applicable taxes and must be applied to the purchase or lease of a new 2015 or 2016 MY GMC vehicle delivered on or before January 4, 2016. Thirty Vehicle Awards available to be won, each consisting of winner’s choice of a vehicle with an MSRP of $35,000 CAD or less. The customer is responsible for any other taxes, license, insurance, registration, or other fees. Vehicle Awards are not transferable and no cash substitutes are permitted. Not all awards have the same odds of winning. For full rules and program details, visit your GM dealer or gm.ca. Correct answer to mathematical skill-testing question required. See your GM dealer or gm.ca for full contest rules and program details. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between December 4th, 2015 and January 4th, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on select new or demonstrator 2015 GMC vehicles excluding Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra 2500 HD Diesel, Savana, Canyon 2SA and Canyon 4x4. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. † $11,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $10,000 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra HD Gas models (excluding HD Gas Double Cab 1SA 4x2), $1,000 Connect & Win Bonus (tax inclusive), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $10,000 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡‡ 2,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $1,000 Connect & Win Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $1,000 manufacturer to dealer finance cash (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Terrain, which is available for finance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase. ‡ $5,200/$5,000 is a combined total credit consisting of $1,000/$1,000 Connect & Win Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $4,200/$4,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Terrain SLE-1 FWD/Acadia SLE-1 FWD, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $4,200/$4,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes Terrain SLE-1 AWD/Acadia SLE-1 AWD.

SIERRA 2500HD SLE DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4X4 MODEL SHOWN

TERRAIN SLE-1 AWD SHOWN

ACADIA SLE-1 AWD SHOWN

% FORUP TO

PURCHASEFINANCING0 84 MONTHS^ ON SELECT

2015 MODELS.

% FORUP TO


2015 MODELS.

% FORUP TO


2015 MODELS.

$11,000MINIMUM

CASH CREDIT † ON OTHER MODELS

INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS

$5,200MINIMUM

CASH CREDIT ‡ ON OTHER MODELS


$5,000MINIMUM

CASH CREDIT ‡ ON OTHER MODELS


OR

OR

OR

+ $2,000 IN FINANCE CREDIT‡‡

+ $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS

Call Zimmer Wheaton Buick GMC at 250-374-1135, or visit us at 685 West Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops. [License #11184]


Submitted

Terry Grant, the original Mantracker, thoroughly enjoyed himself during the sec-ond annual Wells Gray Mantracker last sum-mer and could be back for future events.

That was the word from Wells Gray Riders Association presi-dent Candus Pelton-Graffunder in her report during the asso-ciation's annual awards banquet, which was held Saturday evening in Upper Clearwater Hall.

Graffunder quoted from a note from Grant that read, “Hopefully it's in the cards that I can return next year.”

The turnout for the Mantracker was fantas-tic, Graffunder recalled, and the event had an extraordinary finish.

The highly success-ful Mantracker was just one highlight of the president's report.

Starting last May with the grand open-ing of the new Upper Clearwater riding arena, the club held gymkhanas every month (except for one in the summer, when it was too hot).

Other events includ-ed several training clin-ics, a cheesecake ride, trails rides, a Children's Wish ride, a poker ride, and participating in Clearwater's May Day parade (winning first and second in two cat-egories).

Results for the 2015 gymkhana season were:

Jack Benny

Highpoint: 1, Karren Brown; 2, Dawn Spencer; 3, Maureen Mcneilage; 4, Liz Morrison.

Senior Highpoint: 1, Michelle Baker; 2, Noah Baker; 3, Reilly Teatro; 4, Jenny Jim.

Green Horse Highpoint: 1, Candus Pelton-Graffunder; 2, Chantal Holt; 3, Lane Robinson; 4, Reilly Teatro.

Peewee Highpoint: 1, Payton Munson; 2, Astrid Ludwig; 3, Rylan Baker; 4, Isabella Graffunder.

Saddle Series: Michelle Baker.

Peewee Buckle Series: Payton Munson.

Most Improved: Rylan Baker.

Most Sportsmanship: Astrid Ludwig

Times Staff

Wells Gray Outdoor Club has had a great start to the sea-son, according to club spokes-person Dave Poole.

The majority of the Candle Creek cross-country ski trails were track-set as of Sunday, Nov. 30, with excellent early season conditions.

The following are events the

club has planned for this win-ter:

• Dec 19/20 – Broads on Boards – Cross-country ski training for women;

• Jan 9 start – runs every Saturday until early March or as conditions allow - Rabbits Learn to Ski – cross country Ski lessons for kids;

• Jan 9 (tentative) - Sno-cial – an afternoon get-together for

all age groups featuring fun ski events, general socializing with apres ski appies and hot choco-late; and

• Feb 6 – Birchleg – a fun ski event for all ages. Get out your Viking costumes and enjoy a fun ski followed by a hot lunch and prizes for best costumes.

Cross-country ski tracks will also be set in the field adjacent to Raft River Elementary start-ing in late December or early January for school ski lessons or for those that want an easy ski and can't make it up to Candle Creek

Merlin Blackwell is also set-

ting track in North Thompson Provincial Park. There is flat terrain around the campsite and picnic areas.

Please visit the club's website at http://wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca or the WGOC Facebook page for updates on events and trail conditions.

12 - 13

SportsOutdoor Club starts cross-country ski season

Wells Gray Riders look back on successful year

A happy-looking Payton Munson holds the buckle she won for being the best overall junior rider during the Wells Gray Riders Association's 2015 gymkhana sea-son. Photo by Keith McNeill

St James Catholic Church

Sunday Service Mass

11am - 12pm

324 Clearwater Village Road

1-250-372-2581

Clearwater Seventh-Day

Adventist Church

Pastor John MasiganSaturday Service - 10amClearwater Christian ChurchPh. 250-674-3468

Clearwater Living Streams Christian

FellowshipMeeting at

New Life Assemblyevery Sunday 4:00pm

Contact Dave Meehan 250-674-3217email: [email protected]

Clearwater Community Churchopen to everyone - all denominations

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLYDan Daase - Pastor

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

(Kids church during service)Wednesdays Am - Ladies Bible Study

Phone: 250-674-2345308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

ChurchDirectory

Your places of worship

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Celebration

ServicesIan Moilliet Pastor -

250-676-9574Non Denominational

Clearwater Christian ChurchNon-denominational congregation in fellowship with

the broader Christian community in the area.Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive

Wayne Richardson (Pastor)

Sunday Worship Service

10 amOn the Web: www.clchch.com

For information 250.674.7073 or 250.674.2912

Pastor Doug Spinney 250.674.3624www.ccbaptist.ca

CLEARWATERCOMMUNITY

BAPTIST24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30

TRINITYSHARED MINISTRY

Anglican, Lutheran & UnitedMeeting at

St. James Catholic ChurchWorship Sunday 9am

Rev. Brian KrushelOffice: 250-672-5653 • [email protected]

www.norththompsonpc.ca

Game ScheduleSATURDAY DECEMBER 59:00 – 10:00 Novice10:10 – 11:00 Prenovice11:15 – 1:15 PeeWee vs. 100 Mile2:15 – 4:15 PeeWee vs. 100 Mile 4:45 – 7:00 Bantam Rep vs. Win� eld

SUNDAY DECEMBER 610:00 – 12:00 Bantam Rep vs. Win� eld

Adult HockeyMens Drop In Hockey Fridays @ 7:45pm

Oldtimers Hockey will be Sundays @ 7pm & Wednesdays @ 8:35pm

Ladies Drop In HockeySunday @ 5:45pm

Family SkatingFriday @ 4:45PM & Sunday @ 4:15PM

Sponsored by Clearwater Rotary

NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX

Hockey Lives Here!

For more information about the Sportsplex or any programs call 250 674 2143

Clearwater Minor Hockey Become part of a winning team. Join Minor Hockey and learn

to play Canada’s Game. Open to Boys & Girls.www.cdmha.info/

Register @ 250 674 2594 or [email protected]

Wells Gray Curling Clubcall 250.674.3768

Raft Mountain Skating Club Christmas Gala Skate

Friday Dec. 4 @6pm

2nd Half RegistrationDec.4 7-8pm at the Sportsplex

Dec. 15 4-6pm at AG Foods in BarriereDec. 16 4-6pm at the Sportsplex


Business & Service DirectoryACCOUNTANT

STONE & COMPANYChartered Professional Accountants

Jason O’Driscoll, CPA, CA - Bob Lawrie, CPA, CGA

Rison Realty • 32 E Old N. Thompson Hwy.Feb. 1st to Apr. 30th - Every ThursdayMay 1st to Jan. 31st - By AppointmentHours: 9:30 am to Noon, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Phone: 250-674-2532 • Kamloops: 250-554-2533 • Fax: 250-554-2536Providing Assurance and Accounting, Tax and Advisory Services

Accountant Appliance Repair

CARPENTRY

Hazel’s HousingQUALITY WORK

• NEW CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS • ROOFING

CLEARWATER, B.C.

250-674-4083Hazel Dowds

Journeyman Carpenter

Carpentry

Advertise Hardware

For AllYour

AdvertisingNeedsCall

THE TIMESAl Kirkwood

674-3343

A DVERTISINGElectric Contractors

Licenced & BondedReg. NO: 99142

BOTTLE DEPOT

JAGER GARBAGEResidential & Commercial

Garbage Collection. Residential includes Blue Bag Recycling

Containers available for construction sites, yard clean-up, industrial sites etc.

Phone Jager Garbage 250-674-3798Serving from Vavenby to Blackpool area

GARBAGE COLLECTIONGarbage Collection

ConstructionConstruction &

Renovations from Foundations

to Roof

Rob Kerslake

Steve Noble

REFRIGERATION - SALES - HOT TUB PARTSAPPLIANCE PARTS - FURNACE PARTS

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

DOUG

No� h RiverAPPLIANCE REPAIR

Quality Service

250.674.0079

Four Star Service

MOTOR LICENCE OFFICE

ICBC AgentDistrict of Clearwater

Phone: 250-674-2257 • Fax: 250-674-2173 Box 157, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, V0E 1N0Of� ce Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Open through the Noon hour

Motor Licence OfficePlumbing & Drains

NORTH THOMPSON

NTPDPLUMBING AND DRAINSGot Leaks? Plugged Drain? New Installs

Fully Insured • 100% Guaranteed • 250-674-8151

Wells & Pumps ≈ Yearly Maintenance ≈ Frozen pipesWe are right around the corner

Construction

Construction and Home Renovation

MARSHALL MCRAERed Seal Carpenter

[email protected]

250-674-1182

On the Level Enterprises

Automotive Repair

649 Kennedy Road • www.wellsgrayservicecenter.ca

PRO-FORM Feeds

Your number one stop for all your garden, building and farm supplies

Complete Farm & Garden Centre • Customer Service at its BestWinter Hours • 8:30am - 5:00pm • Monday to Saturday

250-674-3386 - 213 W. Old N. Thompson Hwy.

• Paint Supplies • Plumbing & Electrical • Hardware • Plywoods • Lumber • Fencing Materials • Vinyl Sidings • Roo� ngs • Specialty Items

• Treated Timber • Farm Gates • Interior & Exterior Doors

Building Supplies

Heating & A/C Business & Service Directory

Chain SharpeningCHAIN SHARPENINGProfessional Ground or Hand File

CHAIN SHARPENING30 Years of Experience Guaranteed Sharp NO Burnt TeethSpecializing in Ripping Chains

Stu Cahoon • Cell 250.674.1783 Home 250.677.4299Leave message for appointment

BOTTLE DEPOT

DepotRecycle Today to Save Tomorrow!

4365 Borthwick Ave. Barriere - BC

Bag Lady Enterprises

WINTER HOURS10am - 4pm Mon. - Sat.

Closed Sunday

TAXI SERVICE

WELLS GRAY

TAXIAVAILABLE 24 HOURS • 7 DAYS A WEEK

250-674-2214 • 250-674-1542

Taxi Service

HEATING & A/C

Your local provider for home comfortInspection & Cleaning of all

Makes & Models of Central A/Cs,Furnaces, Heat Pumps, Boilers,

Hot Water Tanks, HRVs, Etc.

250.672.0251

SERVICING THE NORTH THOMPSON

Authorized Dealer

Heating & A/C

250-319-2306www.bjchvacltd.com

[email protected], BC

We Service, Maintain and Install Residential | Commercial | InstitutionalHeavy Equipment, Heating, A/C, Refrigeration, Heat Pump, Geothermal, Boilers, Rooftop Units, Oil & Propane Furnaces &Commercial Kitchen Equipment

BJC HVAC Ltd.PROUDLY SERVING THE NORTH THOMPSON


Robyn Rexin

With the cold temperatures and large snowfalls it would seem that winter has already arrived. And with winter everyone thinks of Christmas.

A lot of people in Vavenby have put up their house lights and the town is beginning to look very colourful and cheerful. There are parties, open houses, and bazaars already happening.

On Nov. 17, Vavenby's Strong Start and primary students made Christmas tree decorations out of clay. Strong Start leader Jody Phillips demonstrated how to do it and helped children who were having difficulty rolling out the clay and/or getting their shape out of the cookie cutter.

There were lots of stamps to imprint on the shapes. Phillips took all of the completed decorations to Raft River School to put in the kiln there. The students will complete them at the next Strong Start class.

Kids learn about fishOn Nov. 16 the fisheries and wild-

life coordinator for Simpcw First Nation came to the Vavenby Primary School and brought a male and female coho salmon in a large tank in the back of a truck. A smaller tank was set up in the school.

So the students could see how fish eggs were fertilized, the children went outside and watched as eggs were taken from the female and milt from the male. The eggs and milt were mixed in a Ziploc bag and so fertilized.

The eggs, approximately 140, were then put in the school tank. Next the tank was covered to keep out the light.

The class will be able to look at the eggs when they turn into "eyed" eggs, sometime in December. There will be just a tiny hole in the cover to look through, though, as the tank still needs to be mostly covered up.

The cover will be completely taken off the tank in February, when the eggs have hatched. Next the students will feed the fry with food provided by the fisheries and wildlife coordinator. Then, as a class, they will release the fry at the Dunn Lake Fish Hatchery. This is a great hands-on learning experience for the students about the life cycle of fish.

14 -15

Winter fun arrives as Vavenby gets ready for Christmas season

(L – r) Mercy Flegel is being watched by teacher assistant Rachel Biagioni and Nathaniel Weber gets help from Strong Start leader Jody Phillips as Vavenby Primary students make clay Christmas ornaments. Photo by Caila Loring

A division of

Business & Service DirectoryBusiness & Service

Directory

Contracting

On allService Centre

250.674.0145 | [email protected] Yellowhead Hwy S. Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1

O� ering Heavy Duty mechanical and Inspections

Mon. - Fri. • 8am – [email protected] • 851 Yellowhead Hwy S.

• PLUMBING• PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

• SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS• SEPTIC PUMPING

• WATER COMPACTION• WELL INSTALLATION

• DUST CONTROL• WATER HAULING

• REGISTERED ON-SITE WASTEWATER PRACTITIONER

• HEAVY DUTY TOWING• CERTIFIED TRAFFIC CONTROL

• WRECKMASTER CERTIFIED• EXCAVATION & SKIDD STEER SERVICE

• BOB CAT SERVICES• FIRE SUPPRESSION

• PUMP TRUCK • READY MIX CONCRETE

She Is Looking for Home Improvement Help. Will She Find Your Business?

Advertise your business for as low as $16/weekCall for more information or come in to the Times #14-74 Young Road

250-674-3343

Auto Repair & Towing

HindleMotors

Automotive Repair • Used Auto Parts • Mobile Repairs Designated Vehicle Inspection • C.V.I. Inspections

Commercial Truck & EQ Repair Fully Licensed Technicians

CLEARWATER TOWING LTD.24 Hour ServiceFree Scrap Car Removal516 Swanson RoadUsed Auto Parts

OFFICE: 250-674-3123or CELL: 250-674-1427

••NOW DOING COMMERCIAL TRUCK REPAIR••

NELS HINDLE


Thought of the week

Sometimes the

questions are

complicated

and the

answers are

simple.

~ Dr. Seuss

1655 Lucky Strike Place | Kamloops, BC | V1S 1W5 | Phone: 250-374-6690 | Toll Free: 1-800-661-2025

ROAD MAINTENANCE (THOMPSON) INC.

Check Before you go! www.DriveBC.ca

Thought Thought of the week

Sometimes the

questions are

complicated

and the

answers are

simple.

~ Dr. Seuss

1655 Lucky Strike Place | Kamloops, BC | V1S 1W5 | Phone: 250-374-6690 | Toll Free: 1-800-661-2025

ROAD MAINTENANCE (THOMPSON) INC.

Check Before you go!www.DriveBC.ca

ROAD MAINTENANCE (THOMPSON) INC. Check Before you go! www.DriveBC.ca1655 Lucky Strike Place | Kamloops, BC | V1S 1W5 | Phone: 250-374-6690 | Toll Free: 1-800-661-2025

DISTRACTED DRIVINGThere are lots of distractions on the road, don’t let your phone be one of them. Leave the phone alone

250-674-2674

Bayley’s BistroBayley’s Bistroin the Brookfield Shopping Centre in Clearwater

Eat in or Take out Fried Chicken

250-674-2674

this ad is sponsored by

Wells Gray Country

TO ADD YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT OR ORGANIZATION CALL THE TIMES AT 250-674-3343

Dec. 4: Raft Mtn. Skating Club Christmas Gala Skate, 6 pm

Dec. 5: Legion Branch 259 Meat Draw, 3-5:30pm, 16 draws plus 1 bonus, 257 Glen Road

Dec. 5: Ducks Unlimited Dinner & Auction, Wells Gray Inn, Tickets: $35/ea, Elaine: 250-674-4032

Dec. 6: Rotary Christmas Tree Light-up. 4:30-7:00 pm Wells Gray Info Centre. Contact Abbey at 674-2127

Dec. 6: Vavenby Craft Fair, 10 am – 3 pm, at Vavenby

Community Hall. Info: Barb 250-676-9485Dec. 6: Christmas Bingo, Barriere Curling Rink, doors

open 12 pm, Bingo starts 1 pm, open to ages 19 and over

Dec. 13: Craft Sale, 9 am – 3 pm, Elks HallDec. 11: Welcome to Winter Dance, Blue River Up-

per Legion HallDec. 31: Bullarama and/or Dance, NT Agriplex, Bar-

riere. Doors open 6 pm, www.fallfair-rodeo.com

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT• Indoor Market: Every Saturday May – Oct, 9 am – 12 noon, Elks

Hall.

• Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ Clearwa-ter Community Baptist Church. All women and children welcome. (9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-674-3624

• Women in Business Luncheon: Last Wed. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700

• Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 250-674-3703 for more info.

• Clearwater Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– Noon. For more info please call Anne at 250-674-3444.

• M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 250-587-6503

• Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – 2nd Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5.

• Clearwater Elks Bingo - 2nd & 4th Wed. Elks Hall 5pm, Info call Phyllis 250-674-3535

• Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm.• Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm.

• Upstream Community and Heritage Society open house Tues-days: 9am-9pm @ Avola School House, various activities. Info ph Fay 250-678-5302.

• Voices United Community Choir- every Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 at the Catholic Church of St. James.

• Thompson Valley Quilters. Meet 2nd Wed. and 3rd Mon. of the mth at NTAC in the DLCC, 9 am - 4 pm. Info Linda 250-674-3437 or Dorothy 250-676-9270

• Vavenby Needle Arts Group. Meet every Tues. 11am - 4pm at Vavenby Community Center. Info Dorothy 250-676-9270

CHILDREN & FAMILIES• Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs

& Fri 8:45-11:45am

• Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:50-11:50am

• Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS

• Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-674-3530

HEALTH & HEALING• Hospice Grief Support: 2nd Thur of every mth, NT Funeral Home

1-3 pm, info 250-674-2400

• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-674-3233.

• Connections Healing Rooms - Wed. 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com.

• Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Kim 250-674-0224

• Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137.

RECREATION• Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS � eld.

Everyone welcome!

• Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675

• Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414

• CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May

• Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878.

• Youth Group: ages 12-18, Fri. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Community Center, arts & crafts, gymnastics, games & special events, info 250-674-2600

• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 [email protected]

• Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001

• Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518

• Drop in Basketball: Winter, dates TBA, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878

• Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632

• Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS � eld, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult

SENIORS• BUNCO: 3rd Tue of every mth, Dutch Lake Seniors Drop-in Centre,

1:30 – 3 pm, info 250-674-2400

• Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat

• Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome.

• WGCSS Writers Circle: Meets 1st & 3rd Thur. @ Library

UPCOMING EVENTS

ONGOING EVENTS

Health Care Assistant Certi� cate

Study in your own community tobecome a Health Care AssistantApplications are now being accepted for the TRU Health Care Assistant program being o� ered in Clearwater. The HCA program will teach you the skills you need to work with children who are physically challenged, as well as older adults in residential care facilities, assisted living facilities and clients’ private homes. Students will learn to provide hands-on care to patients using a person-cen-tered approach.

For further information, please call Sylvia: 250-674-3530 or email [email protected]. If there is no answer, please leave your name and number and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Start Date: February 2016Assessment testing begins immediately. Call 250-674-3530 to book your appointment. Testing cost is $35 due on test day.

tru.ca/communityu/centres/clearwatertru.ca/communityu/centres/clearwater


7317998

Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

BEFORE YOU SELL:• ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD• PINE • SPRUCE • FIR PULP LOGS

Please call KATHERINE LEPPALA(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-0584 (cell)

(250) 395-6201 (fax)

Annual General MeetingMcLure Wildfi re Monument

SocietySunday Dec. 6 from 1-3pm

728 Stone Road, Louis Creek250-319-8023

Call for directions if required

InformationBarriere A-A Meetings

Every Tuesday at 7:30pmPentecostal Church818 Amnesty Road

250-672-9643250-672-9934

CANADA BENEFIT Group - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canada-benefi t.ca/free-assessment

Clearwater Alcoholics Anonymous

Sunshine Group meets every Tuesday, 8 pm, Elks Hall

72 Taren Dr.Open to Everyone

For info contact Wendy 250-587-0026

Do you need help with reading, writing or math?

FREE confi dential adult tutoring available.• Clearwater Literacy

250-674-3530• Barriere Literacy

250-672-9773

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GIFT CORNER

Located just inside the hospital main doors

Monday to Thursday10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Beautiful gift itemsfor all occasions

Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to

escape for women and their children.

Volunteers always needed. Clearwater 250-674-2135,Barriere 250-672-6444, or

North Thompson Valley 1-855-674-2135

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

Located across the railway tracks in Vavenby, B.C.

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Great deals - low prices

Lost & FoundBarriere: Found cell phone on Nov. 6 at about 3:30pm at the Barriere Medical Clinic offi ce. Call to identify. 250-672-9795

Travel

TimeshareCANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program stop mort-gage & maintenance pay-ments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

TravelSAVE 30% on our Greenland and Wild Labrador voyage un-til December 18, 2015 - See Labrador as it was meant to be seen - By Sea - Aboard the comfortable Ocean Endea-vour. No extra charge for sin-gles! Quote community news-papers! Call tollfree: 1-800-363-7566 or visit: www.adven-turecanada.com. (TICO # 04001400).

GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided. protected territories. Interest free fi nancing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629 Website www.tcvend.com

HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dress-ing? Disability tax credit $2,000 tax credit $20,000 re-fund. Apply today for assis-tance: 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities

BAND Mgr. sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt. Hardy. Deadline to send cover letter, resume and salary ex-pectation is 4 PM on Dec. 7 to [email protected] or fax 250-949-6066. Pls request & review job description before applying.

POWELL RIVER & Region Transition House Society has a job posting for a Stopping the Violence Counse-lor, closing on Dec. 30, 2015. Contact: [email protected]

Education/Trade Schools

HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Tran-scription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com or [email protected]

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO?

Get certifi cation proof.Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to:

iheschool.com

START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Infor-mation Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

Help WantedWANTED experienced commercial tire person for a busy shop in Port Coquitlam B.C. Top wages and benefi ts paid. Please send resume to: [email protected]

Medical/DentalMEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Care-erStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Services

Financial ServicesNEED A loan? Own property? Have bad credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 fi rstandsecondmortgages.ca

PHOTOS by Keith McNeill

Digital and fi lm photographs.Phone 250-674-3252 or

email:[email protected]

Moving & Storage• Indoor Storage Units • Offi ce space with equipment storage available. Hwy access for convenience & [email protected] Yellowhead Hwy 5

PlumbingFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

Merchandise for Sale

AppliancesFor sale: Washer in good working order. $150.00 obo. Call 250-587-6151

AuctionsWWW.KWIKAUCTIONS.COM - Weekly Restaurant Equipment Auc-tions. Coming up December 5 & 6 - 1000 Lots 2015 Brand New Equip-ment Liquidation, Refrigeration, Cooking Equipment, Plates, Glass-ware, Smallwares, Used Equip-ment, Contents of Buffet Hall, Large Hotel Restaurant, Cold Stone Creamery, Coffee Shop - www.Kwi-kAuctions.com, Burnaby

Estate Sales1200 sq. ft. house. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, .79 acre w/fruit trees, garden area, 600 sq ft shop, & 300 sq ft woodshed. Located on Peavine Rd. $120,000. obo. Ph 1-250-318-7235

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated con-tainers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. De-livery BC and AB www.rtccon-tainer.com

Homebased Products

Sales rep seeks value added wood work for retail. Ph. 250-674-1291 or email: [email protected]

Misc. for SalePITCHLESS fi r, clear, quarter sawn v.g., cabinet grade. $5/bd. ft. Call 250-674-1291

ROMANCE Your ChristmasLocal BC Adult Retailer

Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca

Round glass top table + 4 chairs, $200.00; brown micro-fi bre motion furniture - sofa, loveseat + chair, $300.00; small computer desk w/pullout, swivel chair incl, $150.00. All in good cond. Ph 250-894-9090 or text 250-674-8142

STEEL BUILDING sale.”Real-ly big sale-year end clear out!” 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall includ-ed. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector BuyingCollections, Olympic Gold &Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local.

ToolsFor Sale: Rockwell Jointer, 6”, on metal stand, $600.00; New swivel 8” vise, $200.00. Ph. 250-674-3695

Real Estate

Apt/Condos for SaleClearwater: 1 bdrm Income Apartment w/long term tenant. Ground fl oor. Asking $57,000.Call 250-292-8418

For Sale By OwnerFor Sale or Rent: 225 Murtle Cres, 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, dbl heated garage, rent for $1,150/mo + util. For Sale: 208 Dutch Lk. Rd, 3 bdrm, 1/2 duplex, 2 full bath, $125,000.00. Offers. Call 250-674-3668



Clearwater: Rancher, walkout bsmnt, 3bdrm, 3 baths, fenced yrd, 284 Mileen Rd. Call Mau-reen or Debra 250-672-5300

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentClearwater: 1 bdrm apt in Triplex, own entrance, close to shopping, $500/mo. Avail now. Call Julie 250-674-0188

Mobile Homes & Pads

Vavenby: 2 bdrm covered mo-bile w/addition on priv lot. W/D, F/S. Ref req. $675/mo + DD. Pets neg. Avail Dec. 1Call 250-676-9210

Food ProductsFood Products

Announcements Employment Services Merchandise for Sale Real Estate Rentals

Coming Events Business Opportunities

Photography / Video Heavy Duty Machinery

Houses For Sale Homes for RentClearwater: 2-bdrm town-house. close to shopping, f/s, w/d, dw. Avail Jan. 1, $900/mo + DD. Call Julie 250-674-0188

CLWTR-2BED House, DD and Ref Reqd. No Smoking. $1120/m inc Utilities.Avail Dec 1. 778 220 5884 or 250 851 3858.

Lake side cabin near Barriere $625/mth heat incld. NS, NP, lrg. balcony, boating, swim-ming, fi shing at your door step. 778-773-2465 or 778-928-4084

Rooms for RentClearwater: Room for rent in Weyerhaeuser sub. Wi-Fi, Sat TV. Nice clean place. NS, NP. $500/mo, incl laundry and util. Call 250-674-1768

To advertise in print:Call: 250-674-3343 Email: [email protected]

Self-serve: blackpressused.ca Career ads: localworkbc.ca

Browse more at:

A division of

AGREEMENTIt is agreed by any display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

Used.ca cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.

Used.ca reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the Used.ca Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORYLEGISLATIONAdvertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHTCopyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of Used.ca. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

ON THE WEB:

INDEX IN BRIEFFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAVEL

EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS & LIVESTOCK

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

AUTOMOTIVE

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

LEGAL NOTICES

Breathe through a straw for 60 seconds.

That’s what breathing is like

with cystic fi brosis.

No wonder so many people with CF

stop breathing in their early

30’s

Please help.

1-800-378-CCFF • www.cysticfi brosis.ca

www.pitch-in.ca

Become a GREEN

SHOPPER!FIND EVERYTHING YOU

NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

It Startswith You!

www.pitch-in.ca

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD

For further information, please visit:

www.tru.ca/careers

We wish to thank all applicants; however,only those under consideration will be contacted.

TRU invites applications for the following position:

FACULTYHealth Care Assistant ProgramRegional CentreClearwater, BC


FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY

February 19– March 20

January 20– February 18

December 22– January 19

May 21– June 21

April 20– May 20

August 23– September 22

July 23– August 22

November 22– December 21

October 23– November 21

March 21– April 19

June 22– July 22

September 23– October 22

A p r i l 2 3 - 2 9 , 2 0 1 2

This week is all about give and take, Capricorn. Do for others, and they will do for you. A special event calls for some extra-special gifts.

Some habits are hard to break, Aquarius. Look to a mentor to help and you will succeed. A fitness goal is easily achieved with a new piece of equipment.

The odds may be stacked against you, Pisces, but that doesn’t mean you won’t come out on top with a little ingenuity. A weekend endeavor requires a leap of faith.

Speak up, Aries, and the problem will be solved. A little miracle at home makes for an interesting weekend. Travel plans come together.

Cast aside all doubt, Taurus. The offer is genuine and will bring you many rewards. A test of faith begins— be strong. Money woes ease.

Feeling blessed these days, Gemini? Pay it forward. A compromise at home raises everyone’s spirits and fun ensues all weekend long!

A business relationship blossoms with an addition. A larger-than- life personality drops by with an offer you can’t refuse. Oh boy, oh boy, Cancer.

Oops, Leo. You fall behind on a project, raising some eyebrows. Not to worry. You will get back on track sooner than you think, thanks to an innovation.

Spend less, save more and you’ll definitely get more, Virgo. More in your bottom line and more peace of mind. Flowers provide a great pick-me-up.

Lady Luck smiles on you, Libra, and there is nothing beyond your reach. A treasured heirloom resurfaces, bringing back many fond memories.

The tiniest of changes make a vast improvement in a project. A rejection is a blessing in disguise. Be grateful for what you’re given, Scorpio.

News from afar gets the creative juices flowing, and you accomplish more than you have in some time, Sagittarius. A game of wits at the office proves challenging.

Dec. 3 - Dec. 9, 2015

Aries, you can be quite generous when you choose to be, but sometimes you can overlook the needs of others. Pay as much attention to others’ needs as pos-sible this week.

This isn’t a week to take a walk down Memory Lane, Cancer. Focus on the future rather than getting lost in nostalgia. However, let your past guide your actions a bit.

Libra, you are capable of making intelligent, objective decisions. Expect to find yourself with a growing list of new friends who want your advice.

Capricorn, right now all you can think about is your career and your financial future. That’s okay because you’ve been meaning to give more thought to your finances and how to proceed.

Aquarius, you may feel yourself pulled in two different directions this week. There’s a part of you that is focused on home, and another that knows work beckons. Find a balance.

Little things influence how others look at you, Taurus, so make sure you get all of your ducks in a row -- especially at work. Focus on some finer details.

Leo, your calendar is filling up quickly, but you cannot add any days to the calendar. Divide your responsibilities so you can better handle everything on your slate.

Now is not the time to begin a new project, Scorpio. Rather, keep a low profile and finish up any tasks that you did not get to finish last week.

It may seem like getting others to open up is a struggle this week. Find a way to communicate as best you can, Pisces.

You may not be in a practical mood this week, Gemini. Fortunately for you, there isn’t much of importance that needs to be done, so you are free to let loose a little bit.

Ambivalence will get you nowhere fast, Virgo. It can be difficult to make decisions, but that’s something you have to do this week. Once you do, you can forge ahead.

Sagittarius, it’s difficult to get a good read on any associates or friends, which could impact your plans moving forward. You may need to make a few assumptions and back track later.

This Crossword Sponsored by

WELLS GRAY HOME HARDWARE86 STATION RD., CLEARWATER

674-3717

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD


FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY

February 19– March 20

January 20– February 18

December 22– January 19

May 21– June 21

April 20– May 20

August 23– September 22

July 23– August 22

November 22– December 21

October 23– November 21

March 21– April 19

June 22– July 22

September 23– October 22

A p r i l 2 3 - 2 9 , 2 0 1 2

This week is all about give and take, Capricorn. Do for others, and they will do for you. A special event calls for some extra-special gifts.

Some habits are hard to break, Aquarius. Look to a mentor to help and you will succeed. A fitness goal is easily achieved with a new piece of equipment.

The odds may be stacked against you, Pisces, but that doesn’t mean you won’t come out on top with a little ingenuity. A weekend endeavor requires a leap of faith.

Speak up, Aries, and the problem will be solved. A little miracle at home makes for an interesting weekend. Travel plans come together.

Cast aside all doubt, Taurus. The offer is genuine and will bring you many rewards. A test of faith begins— be strong. Money woes ease.

Feeling blessed these days, Gemini? Pay it forward. A compromise at home raises everyone’s spirits and fun ensues all weekend long!

A business relationship blossoms with an addition. A larger-than- life personality drops by with an offer you can’t refuse. Oh boy, oh boy, Cancer.

Oops, Leo. You fall behind on a project, raising some eyebrows. Not to worry. You will get back on track sooner than you think, thanks to an innovation.

Spend less, save more and you’ll definitely get more, Virgo. More in your bottom line and more peace of mind. Flowers provide a great pick-me-up.

Lady Luck smiles on you, Libra, and there is nothing beyond your reach. A treasured heirloom resurfaces, bringing back many fond memories.

The tiniest of changes make a vast improvement in a project. A rejection is a blessing in disguise. Be grateful for what you’re given, Scorpio.

News from afar gets the creative juices flowing, and you accomplish more than you have in some time, Sagittarius. A game of wits at the office proves challenging.

Dec. 3 - Dec. 9, 2015

Aries, you can be quite generous when you choose to be, but sometimes you can overlook the needs of others. Pay as much attention to others’ needs as pos-sible this week.

This isn’t a week to take a walk down Memory Lane, Cancer. Focus on the future rather than getting lost in nostalgia. However, let your past guide your actions a bit.

Libra, you are capable of making intelligent, objective decisions. Expect to find yourself with a growing list of new friends who want your advice.

Capricorn, right now all you can think about is your career and your financial future. That’s okay because you’ve been meaning to give more thought to your finances and how to proceed.

Aquarius, you may feel yourself pulled in two different directions this week. There’s a part of you that is focused on home, and another that knows work beckons. Find a balance.

Little things influence how others look at you, Taurus, so make sure you get all of your ducks in a row -- especially at work. Focus on some finer details.

Leo, your calendar is filling up quickly, but you cannot add any days to the calendar. Divide your responsibilities so you can better handle everything on your slate.

Now is not the time to begin a new project, Scorpio. Rather, keep a low profile and finish up any tasks that you did not get to finish last week.

It may seem like getting others to open up is a struggle this week. Find a way to communicate as best you can, Pisces.

You may not be in a practical mood this week, Gemini. Fortunately for you, there isn’t much of importance that needs to be done, so you are free to let loose a little bit.

Ambivalence will get you nowhere fast, Virgo. It can be difficult to make decisions, but that’s something you have to do this week. Once you do, you can forge ahead.

Sagittarius, it’s difficult to get a good read on any associates or friends, which could impact your plans moving forward. You may need to make a few assumptions and back track later.

This Crossword Sponsored by

WELLS GRAY HOME HARDWARE86 STATION RD., CLEARWATER

674-3717

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD


18 -19

IN LOVING MEMORY Stuart Wesley Bates

Oct. 10, 1925 - Nov. 26, 2015

IN LOVING MEMORY Frances Teresa Hanna

Nee Russill

Obituaries

Stu was born and grew up in Stu was born and grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Even as a young boy he was a hard worker and had after school and weekend jobs. Through his various jobs he learned the skills and knowledge that would keep him busy throughout his life. Stu could fix small engines, build wooden boats, put in the electrical and plumbing systems in a house, design and build furniture and he also loved to garden.

Stu served in the Canadian Navy during 1944-45 on the corvette HMCS Lachute, which was part of the escort conveys between Canada and England during the war. When he was discharged at the end of the war he completed his high school education and eventually joined the RCMP in 1946 and was sta-tioned in Whitehorse, Yukon in 1948. Stu met Ann Clendening in 1949 in Whitehorse while she was working in the hotel to earn money for art school in New York City. They were married in 1952 and both children were born in the Yukon. They left the north in

1956 when Stu was transferred to Swift Current, Saskatchewan. After a couple of more moves he retired from the force in 1965. The family settled in Kamloops when Stu got a job with the BC Forest Service. He worked in the Regional and District offices and retired in 1986.

Stu was never still for long and con-tinued to be active hiking in the moun-

tains, skiing, paddling down rivers in the canoes he made well into his 80’s. Stu and Ann moved up to Clearwater in 2001 where he died suddenly on Nov 26. Stu leaves behind Ann, his wife of 63 years, son Wes, daughter Abbey, grand-daughter Rae (Mark Galante) and three great granddaughters Rose, Suzanna and Eliza, nephew Jim Doak and two nieces Kathy Merideth and Margie Caparra.

Stu’s wishes are to be cremated. There will be no services at this time. The family will be having a Celebration of Life for Stuart in the spring. The family would like to thank the staff at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital for their care and kindness.

Donations in memory of Stuart may be made to the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Equipment Fund, 640 Park Drive, Clearwater, BC. V0E 1N1.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services in Clearwater, BC. 250-674-3030. Condolences may be sent to the family online at NTFuneral.com

Frances Teresa Hanna Nee Russill regretfully passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2015.

Frances, a wife like no other, a mother like no other and a retired nurse like no other.

Predeceased by her parents Frank and Ida Russill, sister Judith, brother-in-law Horst Holwein, sister-in-law Rose, brother-in-law Glen Hanna.

Left to mourn, husband, Keith and beloved son Bruce and Bruce’s very special companion Lisa Dyer.

Donations in Frances' memory may be made toward: Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 640 Park Drive, Clearwater B.C., V0E 1N1. Flowers gratefully declined.

The Memorial Service for Frances will take place on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive.

Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

1 in 25 carries the

!"#$%!&'()*#%#&+,-,.

drowningontheinside.ca !"#$%&'(#)"'%#&(*#+,--"'.#/0+.1/#23'"+1+#'%+%&'/45#61+1.#

THINK CYSTIC FIBROSIS CAN’T TOUCH YOU?

/),&"*0&$1,&*-,2

KAMLOOPS Funeral Home

Phone: (250) 554-2577


18 -19

Submitted

Community. For some it’s a tight-knit group of people from a similar area of the world, and for others it’s so much more.

When Edward Dostaler left Clearwater at age 12 he never imagined he would feel so welcomed when he returned.

Edward Dostaler – known as Fast Eddy – is, as you might already know, running across Canada and back for Alzheimer’s and Breast Cancer awareness and for much needed research funding.

Being the youngest to ever complete the solo and unsupported run across Canada, he is apparently one of just six to do this feat, and of course he made his the longest so his causes would stand out.

Everything he has done was simply to make the causes stand

out more, so when he got the opportunity to do talks at schools; he jumped all over it.

This later meant he would return to Kamloops and pick up his vehicle (Jewel 2.0) and drive back for the second half of the “There and Back Run.”

That’s where this story begins. Fast Eddy is fast, but as Fast Eddy states, “So are my roots [referring to Clearwater].”

He wanted to share his personal experience with the Clearwater Times about how amazing the com-munity and younger population was.

When he spoke at Clearwater Secondary School on Nov. 4, he was blown away by the generosity and welcome he received. He spoke of bullying, believing in oneself, texting and driving, and the run.

Then at Raft River Elementary there was a shock. Three stu-

dents had heard of Fast Eddy and imme-diately took action asking for donations to help him on his journey. (See story on page A7).

They went around and collected $159 for the run.

In Fast Eddy’s words, “They dem-onstrated everything good in a person that we hope to find in an

adult. However, I saw it in these three kids.”

Finally, there was the school race; a timed event where stu-dents would run with Fast Eddy to show their support for the run, an opportunity to run with what a reporter in Kingston, Ontario, described as a “fiercely determined force.”

But, as Fast Eddy

describes, “Sometimes you can just become surprised by someone’s abilities.”

Olin Coates, a Grade 6 student at Raft River wrapped five laps around the schoolyard to find Fast Eddy waiting for him after his comple-tion of four laps.

“A random act of kindness can create and endless ripples,”

says Fast Eddy.A town was kind

to a person, friends such as Cole and Rose Mann stayed in con-tact, which led to visits in Clearwater.

A phone call leads to a school following the run, which leads to students going above and beyond making sure Fast Eddy came back to Clearwater to say thank you.

Everything seems so small, but speaking with Fast Eddy you can always tell, it’s the small things in life that mean the most.

So if you are read-ing this and you see Olin Coates; say good job on your race; and if you see Kiah, Jaden and Jackson, give them high fives because they really deserve it.

If you donated, thank you … and if you’re looking for Fast Eddy … just look at where the sun is ris-ing and soon enough you’ll see him break through into our small town once again, because in his words, “Clearwater’s one of my homes.”

Fast Eddy returns to his roots in Clearwater

Fast Eddy Dostaler takes a selfie of himself while speaking to students at Clearwa-ter Secondary School recently. Dostaler spent part of his childhood in Clearwater. Starting last spring, he spent most of this year running across Canada. Next year he intends to return to where he left off in Newfoundland and run all the way back again. Photos submitted

Dostaler congratulates Olin Coates, a Raft River El-ementary student who proved that he was even faster than Fast Eddy in a race around the schoolyard.

#UsedHelpsA division of


WESTERN CANADIAN OWNED & OPERATED

SOME ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO GST AND PLUS DEP., RECYCLING FEE WHERE APPLICABLE*. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. SOME ITEMS MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT GROCERS.

Prices Effective: Sunday, December 6th to Saturday, December 12th, 2015 CLEARWATER, 365 Murtle Crescent SW, (: 250 - 674 - 2213 Store Hours: Sunday - Saturday: 9:00am - 7:00pm

Pork LoinChops

Centre Cut,Bone In

Mini HoneyMandarin Oranges

Grown in China1.5 lb Box

348lb

7.67/kg198

eaFresh

BlackForestHamGrimm’s

CottonelleToilet PaperClean Care, Ultra12 Double Rolls

Que PasaOrganicTortilla ChipsSelected Varieties425 g

ItalianMultigrainBread450 g 198

ea398ea 398

ea

188/100 g498

ea

$62for

UNBEATABLE SAVINGS

UNBEATABLE SAVINGS

UNBEATABLE SAVINGS

Arm & HammerLaundryDetergentSelected Varieties1.84 L - 2.21 L

FRESH

DELI

FRESH

BAKERY

In-Store Baked

Give the gift of savings with Buy-Low Foods Gift Cards.Easy to give, a pleasure to receive.

Give the gift of savings with Buy-Low Foods Gift Cards.Give the gift of savings with Buy-Low Foods Gift Cards.Give the gift of savings with Buy-Low Foods Gift Cards.Give the gift of savings with Buy-Low Foods Gift Cards.Give the gift of savings with Buy-Low Foods Gift Cards.Give the gift of savings with Buy-Low Foods Gift Cards.

BreyersFamily ClassicFrozen DessertsSelected Varieties1.66 L

Clearwater Times, December 03, 2015

Documents

Transcript of Clearwater Times, December 03, 2015