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District of Clearwater is to receive $390,000 for com-munity benefits, municipal infrastructure, recreation and education through a memoran-dum of understanding (MOU) with Trans Mountain Pipeline announced on Thursday, Feb. 26.

“This agreement with Trans Mountain will allow us to further a number of works in our community that we have identified as priorities,” said John Harwood, mayor of Clearwater. “Overall, there will be impacts to the District should this project move ahead and this agreement would be one of the positive impacts to our community. With this MOU we could see new invest-ment in the community result-ing from the Trans Mountain project.”

“We want to ensure the communities we operate in are recognized for impacts of project construction,” said Ian Anderson, president of Kinder Morgan Canada. “Providing direct investment to our pipe-line communities is part of our commitment to maximiz-ing benefits of the Expansion. With this agreement, we will add to the investment we are making locally to provide com-munity improvements and help make local education and training programs accessible for the people who live and work in Clearwater.”

Thompson Headwaters and Wells Gray Country to benefit

Clearwater would not be the only North Thompson commu-

nity to benefit from the MOU announced last Thursday. Total investment for the four TNRD electoral areas in the Valley will be $845,000:

• Blue River and Avola (Area B) would get $350,000 for parks, trails and education through Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

• Another $175,000 would go to Vavenby, Birch Island and Blackpool (Area A) for community parks, also through TNRD.

• Little Fort (Area O) would get $170,000 for road upgrades and landscaping, while $150,000 would go to Black Pines (Area P) for drinking water infrastructure.

Also in the MOU announced on Thursday, Kamloops would receive $700,000 for community proj-ects, while Valemount would get $185,000 for municipal infrastructure, recreation and education.

Under an earlier agreement, District of Barriere would receive a $290,000 contribution toward upgrading bike and pedestrian trails.

MOUs bring $4.6 million to communities along pipeline

As part of the Community Benefits Program, each MOU calls for Trans Mountain to make a local investment in rec-ognition of the effects of pipe-line construction or operation along the proposed route. To offset the impacts of the expan-sion and to provide a positive legacy, the program will fund or partially fund three priority areas of investment: communi-ty programs and infrastructure

improvements, environmental stewardship, as well as educa-tion and training opportunities.

The local investments are in addition to $52 million in annual property tax payments paid to pipeline corridor com-munities with the expanded pipeline system in operation.

Agreements now encompass the majority of pipeline con-struction communities along the corridor from Strathcona County, Alberta to Hope, B.C. with a total value of $4.6 mil-lion, representing close to 1,000 km of the pipeline.

All agreements would only take effect with the approval of the expansion project. National Energy Board is pres-ently reviewing the project and is scheduled to conclude in October, 2015, with possible approval in spring, 2016.

The company predicts other agreements in the coming months as project planning continues.

“We value our relation-ships with the communities we have operated in for more than 60 years, and recognize the communities along the proposed corridor affected by expansion construction should see direct benefits,” Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson said. “Our progress is significant. We’re ensuring the communities along our pipeline corridor receive invest-ments to support important local projects. That’s in addi-tion to landowner compensa-tion, and the economic activity and regional employment our project will generate during construction and subsequent operation.”

Kinder Morgan announces bene� ts of twinning project

Is spring on the way?Only three-quarters of the ice cone at Helmcken Falls remains in this recent photo – an indication that the weather is getting warmer. For more about enjoying Wells Gray Park at this time of year, see page A19 inside.Photo by Kay Knox

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Wells Gray Community Forest is once again invit-ing applications for grants, according to spokesperson

Richard Christenson.A total of $100,000

is available for projects that promote the eco-nomic and social wel-fare of people living in Wells Gray Country (TNRD Area A) and

District of Clearwater, he said.

Deadline for appli-cations is Wednesday, April 15 at 4 p.m.

Applications are available online by going to the Wells

Gray Community Forest 2010 Society website (which is best found by Googling the name).

Applicants are encouraged to use the online form. If sub-mitting paper, seven copies must be pro-vided.

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Are you looking for work? Or looking to change careers?

Thompson Rivers University – Clearwater Regional Centre is offering a Camp/Prep Cook Training Program that could help you land your next job.

The objective of this seven-week hands-on program is to train students to an acceptable skill level in order to successfully obtain work in a kitchen or camp and perform basic duties of food preparation.

There are numerous job opportunities in the North Thompson area for someone who has completed Camp/Prep Cook training.

Every summer Clearwater Employment Services (CES) receives inquiries from employers requiring cooks with some for-mal training or past experience.

Upon successful completion of this program, candidates can also qualify for Second Cook positions in northern Alberta and B.C.

The camp cook positions usu-ally consist of a long and a short season each year.

The positions often require the ability to work long shifts. A position as First Cook usually requires additional ‘Professional Cook’, ‘Culinary Arts’ or Red Seal credentials.

Under the guidance of a Red Seal Chef, students in the Camp/Prep Cook program will receive a nutritional education and will learn to cook with a balance of protein, starch, and vegetables.

Students will make soups from scratch and cook recipes from other countries, pushing out of

their comfort zones to try new and interesting cuisine.

Training will be experiential using guide sheets and menus to prepare orders.

Students will learn to use successful time management in order to have tasks completed. There will be constant supervi-sion to ensure safety and quality of food products being prepared.

All students will participate in setup, menu planning, inventory, budgeting, and other tasks.

Students will also be given the opportunity to obtain their First Aid Level 1, WorldHost Fundamentals, WHMIS, and Foodsafe Level 1 certificate dur-ing the program.

There is funding available for the Camp/Prep Cook Training Program for eligible unemployed individuals.

Having collected Employment Insurance within the past three years (five years for maternity or parental EI) or being a BCEA client may lead to tuition and/or living supports for suitable can-didates.

Persons interested in this training and who are seek-ing funding assistance should make an appointment with a Case Manager at Clearwater Employment Services (250-674-2928) as soon as possible to check eligibility since the time required for the application varies from one individual to another. CES have staff available to assist those who require extra assistance.

Individuals interested in this occupation should be well-orga-nized and able to work under pressure.

They should enjoy working with their hands and have an interest in preparing food. Communication and team skills are very important, as cooks must work within a team of kitchen staff.

The training program will run Monday through Friday, March 16 to May 1, 2015.

If working as a camp/prep cook appeals to you, please contact Sylvia Arduini, TRU Regional Centre community coordina-tor at 250-674-3530 or [email protected] to register or for more information about the program.

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BOARD OF EDUCATIONSCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 73 (KAMLOOPS/THOMPSON)1383 – 9TH AVENUE, KAMLOOPS, B.C. V2C 3X7TEL: (250) 374-0679 FAX: (250) 372-1183

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICEAlternate delivery model of the Distance Learning Program (@KOOL) for the 2015-2016 School Year.

The Board will hold a public information meeting on Friday, March 6th, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Henry Grube Education Centre to provide

information on its intention to provide an alternate delivery model/re-structuring of distance learning at the end of June, 2015. The public is invited to hear reasons for the changes and district

staff will be available to answer questions. Your input is welcomed and encouraged.

Friday, March 6th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

HENRY GRUBE EDUCATION CENTRE245 Kitchener Crescent

Kamloops, BC

An unshakable passionMembers of the cast of "Collected Obsessions" pose for a photograph. Pictured are (back, l-r) Indigo Johnson, Gretchen Reveille, Chance Breckenridge, Di Trautman, Tom Cuthbert, (middle, l-r) Joanna Hurst, Jaime Lovgren, Alex Arduini, Lynda Ludbrook, Charlotte Smith, Neal Broswick, and (front) Steve Raschke. The production consisted of seven short plays about people with fixations on such things as numbers, the rapture, spiders and an extinct bird. Four shows were presented in the Pit at Clearwater Secondary School on Thursday, Friday and Saturday by After Hours Theatre.Photo submitted

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Simpcw First Nation is negotiating a benefits agreement with Yellowhead Mining for its pro-posed Harper Creek copper mine, accord-ing to Chief Rita Matthew.

Once the terms have been finalized it will be brought to the band’s members to be ratified in a referendum.

The chief expected the referendum to be held sometime within the next few months.

Matthew was one of about 90 residents of the North Thompson Valley who took part in an infor-mation session held Feb. 24 in Clearwater’s new Dutch Lake Community Centre.

The information session was part of the environmental assess-ment being done for the proposed mine.

The band’s first pri-ority is to protect the environment, the chief said.

Other objectives include getting rev-enue to invest in their community and in the North Thompson Valley.

The band is also interested in training opportunities and jobs for its members.

"Simpcw First Nation is not taking a position until all the data is in," Matthew said.

Following last summer’s spill at Mt. Polley, the tailings pond facility for the proposed Harper Creek mine was of interest to many.

Rocks with the potential to create acid rock drainage will be put under water in the tailings facility to keep them from oxidizing, said Daniel Fontaine, an engineer with Knight Piesold Ltd.

The facility will be created by an earthfill/rockfill dam construct-ed across a valley near the mine site.

Over the nearly 30-year projected lifespan of the mine the dam will gradu-ally rise to a height of 175 m (about 575 feet) and 400 m wide at the base.

This height is not beyond precedent in the industry, Fontaine said.

The dam will be constructed out of material taken from the open pit mine. The top of the dam will always be at least 50 m wide at the crest, and will have a stable 2H:1V downstream slope.

According to Yellowhead Mining, Harper Creek is a proposed 70,000 tonnes-per-day open pit copper mine with a 28-year mine life.

It would be located

about 10 km south-west of Vavenby.

Harper Creek has a four year development period, with the initial two years focused on environmental and construction permit-ting, and the second two years dedicated to construction.

When developed, Harper Creek would provide up to 660 jobs during construction and up to 450 per-manent jobs during operations.

The proposed mine is presently in an envi-ronmental review by the federal and provin-

cial governments.A public comment

period started on Feb. 19 and will last until March 21. A final fed-eral public comment period will be adver-tised at a later date.

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office will consider the public comments received, as well as the informa-tion in the company’s application, in prepar-ing their environmen-tal assessment reports.

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In the article “Learning about the healing power of animals” in our Feb. 26 issue, it states that

Stu Seib turned himself in during January, 2011.

The date should have read January, 2012. We apologize for the error.

October 9th, 2015

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In March we put the spotlight on poison prevention to raise awareness of possible sources of poisoning in our homes. Examples include little soft pillows of detergent for our dish and clothes washers. Purses may contain medications, toothpaste, nicotine sources (cigarettes, gums, e-cigarettes) and alcohol found in perfumes, hand sanitizers and mouthwash. Look carefully at these poisoning sources and keep your children safe.

Sometimes, when we reach for another sugar-containing soft drink, it is beneficial to imagine how much exercise it takes to burn off those extra calories. Most of these drinks contain 150 – 170 calories and 41 to 46 grams of sugar. To work off one can, you would have to walk at medium speed for 38 minutes; run six mph for 13 minutes; ride a bike for 17 minutes. Kind of puts in into perspective.

Compression stockings have their greatest pressure at the ankle and reduce going up the leg. They are helpful in preventing deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the lower leg). They may relieve symptoms and even slow the progress of varicose veins. They also help prevent the blood from pooling in the lower legs which can cause skin breakdown. Your doctor can advise if these stockings will help you.

A blood test is perhaps the most common of diagnostic tools. Back in 1884, a German scientist found a way to count red blood cells for the very first time. This made diagnosis of anemia much easier.

Engineer Daniel Fontaine (l) and Clearwater resident Earl Tomyn check out a map showing the layout of the proposed Harper Creek copper mine during an information session held Feb. 24 in Dutch Lake Community Centre.Photo by Keith McNeill

Harper Creek undergoes review

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Clearwater town council voted to instruct staff to submit an appli-cation for federal funding to help pay for a third well during its Feb. 17 meeting.

The New Building Canada Fund – Small Communities Fund program is going to be asked to provide $1.1 million towards the project, or 2/3 of the cost. District of Clearwater would provide the other 1/3, or $575,000, for a total project cost of $1.7 million.

The well would be located in Reg Small Park, near where Well #1 presently is located.

The new well is being sought in order to provide a more consistent and secure water supply for the community.

Sportsplex roof to get workCouncil also approved award-

ing a contract to Thompson Valley Roofing Ltd. to re-roof about 9,000 sq. ft. of the Sportsplex. Value of the contract was about $90,000.

In background notes for coun-cillors, chief administrative offi-cer Leslie Groulx noted that the Sportsplex was built in 1974. In the 1980’s, some areas were repaired with “torch on”, which now past its life expectancy.

Although some areas have been patched over time, some significant leaks have developed.

An engineering firm designed a roofing system that would resolve the height differences between the curling and main ice areas.

The plan also included re-roof-ing the building in three phases.

Last year the District repaired about 9,000 sq. ft. for $92,000.

Groulx said the contractor should begin work in April, weather permitting.

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Municipality to seek federal help for well


Editor, The Times:Well, well it seems that

things in Clearwater go round and round just fine. Our Number 5 Highway traffic circle has recorded only two accidents since its inception, neither of which involved serious injury.

Despite the circle

learning curve it seems that locals', visitors' and heavy truck traffic has adapted quite well. Oh, there are still those who ignore the circle right-of-way but their numbers are declining. Signalling when leaving the circle is improving and smooth entry while yielding to the

circle traffic is improving. Folks, there is really no reason to stop on circle entry when a car turns on southbound at Birch Island.

Yes, learning is possible outside the school house doors for young and old – the traffic round-about proves it’s possible. Although there is always room for some improve-ment. I congratulate locals and the travelling public on a job well done.

Next project should be immediately south of the Wells Gray Inn in 2016 (with advance apologies to Bonnie and Jeff for business disruption).

Wes MordenBlackpool, B.C.

Revive Katimavik as an alternative to ISIS

editorial by keith mcNeill

Opinion“ Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.”

- Marcus Aurelius, roman emperor and philosopher

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

“Know your enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a thousand battles without defeat.” – Sun Tzu

According to news media reports, six young people from Quebec, two of them female, are believed to have gone to Syria recently to fight with ISIS.

Closer to home, a B.C. couple is pres-ently on trial for planning to explode a bomb during Canada Day celebrations at the provincial legislature in 2013.

Last fall a radicalized young man struck and killed a soldier in Quebec with a car, seriously injured a second, and then died following a police chase.

A short time later another radicalized young man shot and killed a soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa before being shot and killed himself inside the Parliament Buildings.

Although apparently not inspired by Muslim extremism, last year a young man in Moncton shot and killed three RCMP officers and wounded two others. His stated goal was to start a rebellion against the Canadian government.

That is just the start of the list. Other young Canadians have been arrested and charged with concocting various terror-ist plots – some of them half-baked but nonetheless dangerous.

Others have gone overseas to fight with Islamist radicals in the Middle East and North Africa. Several have died.

This is not a healthy situation.Canadian society is getting polarized

between the wealthy few and the strug-gling many. The rich are getting richer;

the poor are getting poorer – and too many young people feel that they do not have a future.

Our society also is becoming polar-ized along ethnic lines. There is a sizeable and growing Muslim minority in Canada and, not surprisingly, they feel they are being discriminated against because of the actions of a radical few.

Correcting this situation would require a multi-prong approach. One important part of this would be a greatly expanded Katimavik program.

Katimavik (an Inuit word for “meet-ing place”) takes small groups of Canadians aged 17 to 21 from diverse backgrounds and puts them through an intensive six-month program of commu-nity service and learning-by-doing.

Since it was formed in 1977, more than 30,000 young people have taken part.

During the 1980s it included a mili-tary option in which participants could spend three months on an army or navy base.

Funding for Katimavik from the fed-eral government has ebbed and flowed over the years, but a small core of com-mitted individuals plus support from a variety of others sources has kept the organization alive.

The program should be expanded so that all young Canadians can have the opportunity to take part. In addition, they should be paid for their service so that, when their six months are done, they have a small nest egg to begin the next stage of their lives.

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Editor, The TimesRe: the editorial of Feb. 26, “We

should remember our debt to the first responders of Canada.”

I would like to take this opportunity to say kudos and a tip of the hat to our editor for, in my opinion, the best edito-rial he has ever written. His front page article was excellent also, and I’d like to wish Stu and Bobbi Seib all the best in their new careers.

Here’s a very special thank you to all the first responders in this province who make this a better place to live. The police and ambulance paramedics are the first responders who have to witness

major vehicle accident scenes with all the blood and gore that go with them. It must be horrendously difficult when little kids are involved.

When a life is hanging by a thread during that golden hour between the accident and the hospital, it’s paramedics who usually make the difference between life and death.

Their reward for all of this is a government-negotiated wage deal that is one of the lowest in the entire healthcare system. What a bloody shame!

Jim LambertonThe Rambling Man

Blackpool, B.C.

More circles and fewer squares

Rambling Man compliments Times editor for his efforts

Editor, the Times:It was interesting

to read of the Junior Council's recent visit with the mayor to learn about the budget. It is good to see students getting inter-ested in, and starting to think about such things.

Another point to consider in their discus-sion about growth in the

economy is not just who is, or should be, responsible for it, but whether or not we should have it as a goal at all! This idea comes up time and time again and we all seem to just go on with the belief that the economy can grow forever.

One sort of irrespon-sible position is that we will let future generations

deal with any resulting problems, or another, somewhat illusory one, is that technological change will solve all. How can we live without a growing economy, you ask; I think it is time to start figuring it out.

Sandy CraneUpper Clearwater, B.C.

How can we live without a growing economy?


Editor, The Times:Please accept my

apology for I was under the misconcep-tion that what happens at committee meet-ings was not public until the whole board had made a decision. I have spoken with senior staff and they have informed me that all committee meet-ings are public. I have to thank Mr. Pennell for bringing that to my attention and this information will be taken into account in future.

On Feb. 26, we (the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board) addressed a recom-mendation concerning Community Water system Regulatory and Management Bylaw No. 2485, which is to consolidate all of the 11 existing TNRD water system bylaws into one bylaw that will provide consis-tency and clarity for staff and the public to understand the regu-lations with respect

to management and operations of the TNRD-owned water systems.

If the water utility rate increase recom-mendation from the utility committee was approved by the board of director, then as of July 1, 2015 there will be rate increases for all 11 TNRD-owned water systems, includ-ing Vavenby. The rea-sons for the increases are:

• 15 per cent increase in BC Hydro rates for 2015

• nine per cent increase in chlorine costs in 2014

• Staff wage increases

• Inflation• Fuel increases• Increased direct

costs i.e. maintenance, licences, permits, insurance etc.

Another reason for the increase is that Vavenby Water System only has $1,213 in reserve. If anything major happens there is not enough money in the kitty to cover

the costs. I don’t know about you but I would rather pay an increased monthly fee than one large sum.

If you think that I take these increases lightly you are sadly mistaken because, like you, I have to pay as well. I have copy of the utility systems summary that was pro-vided to the commit-tee, if you would like to read it in full.

Water meters being looked at

I have heard a few comments about the water meters that are recommended to be installed in Vavenby. The estimated cost of each water meter is between $2,000 to $3,000 and staff will be applying for a grant under federal Gas Tax funding so that there would b little or no cost to the end user. The water meter installation has a time frame of two years.

Water meters are going to become a

fact of life. At this time staff recom-mends that water meters be installed only in the com-munities where there is high daily water usage. Your utility rate would be based on your water consump-tion; if you conserve you would pay less than someone who does not conserve. It seems that a few peo-ple feel that the grant monies should be used for improvements to the quality of water. If this is the case I can make a suggestion to staff that whoever wants it can be billed for the water meters and that their share

of the grant can go to upgrades. I don’t know if that will work but we can give it try. Just give me a call and let me know.

Because the Vavenby water system is a surface water system we will always have turbidity at dif-ferent times of the year, hence the boil order notices. Mr. Pennell set aside $30,000 for an ultra-violet light to be installed, which he borrowed from Area “P” and will have to be repaid at a future date from Area “A” federal Gas Tax Funds. The UV will improve the quality

of water only when there is no turbidity, so for most of the year we should have drinkable water for those people who are not drinking the water now. The manager of utility services has stated that he is going to install the UV sys-tem in water systems closer to Kamloops first and iron out the bugs and get a realis-tic cost before moving to the water systems in the outer areas like Vavenby. This to me

is good thing because then when installed in our water system we should have few or no problems.

I hope this answer most of your ques-tions. If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact me at (250) 674-7049 or email me at [email protected] or [email protected] Schaffer, director

TNRD Area A (Wells Gray Country)

Leona Madland: I'm starting to be hopeful that it is.

Randy Hedlund:We're going to get some more cool weather but it's not going to be a tradi-tional winter. I already have nothing but grass in my front yard.

Mohammed Sattar:It's still officially winter but I think it's over.

Rod Alexander (West Kelowna): People from here say there should be more but I hope it's over.

Jamie Atwater: No. I think it's going to snow tomorrow. I can feel it in my bro-ken bones.?

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Editor, The Times:Canada is winning the race.

It now has the fastest growing wealth gap and income gap in the OECD. The top 20 per cent of Canadians own 70 per cent of all the country's wealth. Better yet, the 86 wealthiest own as much as the 11.2 million least-wealthy Canadians.

Not to worry, though. In Harper's Canada, there's some-thing for those at the bottom of the heap too.

Seniors get to work until 67 and young people get to pound

the pavement a lot longer, looking for those first jobs. But, there are about 400,000 temporary foreign workers (TFWs) now gobbling up jobs in Canada. During 2010-2011, 75 per cent of new jobs went to TFWs.

Youth gets to search while TFWs get degraded pay rates without benefits. Harper's EI changes mean that only 40 per cent of the unemployed get ben-efits; the rest get to try scrounging for any old job. Those jobs may bring safety concerns, no benefits or low pay but Harper knows that

beggars can't be choosers. There's something for everyone.

Due to Harper's aggressive tax cuts, between 2007 and 2011, $220 billion was given away, $60 billion to corporations and the rest to the wealthy.

But there's something for future generations too. An accu-mulated deficit of $169 billion went to pay for these tax cuts. Men are the primary beneficia-ries of these tax cuts but there's something for women, too. Since women benefit more from social programs, there have been cuts

there too. Share and share alike.With the income-splitting

scheme ... no worries. It will cost the treasury $2 billion and 89 per cent of us won't see any benefit. Few benefit but all of us get bur-dened with debt. There's some-thing for everyone.

Despite $34 billion in subsidies to Big Oil, mainly to help with the tar sands, during the present glob-al oil glut, thousands of workers are getting their pink slips. Some get dollars, others pink slips.

And, if the Big Banks fail, as some did in '08, Harper's plan is

to encourage “bail ins”, allowing the confiscation of bank accounts. No worries, the depositors will get bank stock, instead of their money. There's something for everyone.

A lot of Canadians are con-necting the dots. They realize that something is going terribly wrong and they're starting to say, “Stop Harper.”

There's something for everyone. Soon Harper will get his own well deserved pink slip.

D. SimmsClearwater, B.C.

Harper's economy has something for everyone

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50 YEARS AGO:Over 100 people

attended a meeting at Clearwater Secondary School to discuss sec-ondary school plans and problems. Panel mem-ber Hans Krauseneck favored senior pupils attending school in Kamloops, while fellow panel member Mrs. Pye did not.

A special section out-lined the history of vari-ous North Thompson schools. Opening dates for the schools were: Little Fort, 1908; Squam Bay, 1918; Upper Clearwater, 1939; Birch Island, 1922; Barriere, 1909; East Blackpool, 1916; Raft River, 1921; Signal Butte, 1939;

Star Lake, 1934; Chu Chua, 1913; Avola, 1920-1925; Queen Bess, 1920s; Chinook Cove, 1912; Vavenby, 1917; Round Top, 1916; and Darfield, 1926.

A bridge crew and powder from Kamloops had blasted away over-hanging rocks at Second Canyon on the road to Upper Clearwater, reported R. Switzer, highways department foreman.

45 YEARS AGO:Clearwater

Improvement District was asked to explain to provincial authorities why its budget was 20 per cent lower than the previous year.

40 YEARS AGO:Clearwater's Reg

Small retired after almost three decades as a Justice of the Peace and Provincial Court Judge.

An inquest jury placed primary blame for a fatal accident on the Department of Highways. A truck driver from Alberta had been killed when his semi-trailer unit failed

to make a 90 degree turn onto the bridge across the Clearwater River.

A meeting of 46 persons in Blue River voted unanimously for a one-day strike of Blue River pupils to protest bussing students to Clearwater. Chairman of the group, Russ Hibert, called for a high school program to Grade 11.

35 YEARS AGO:The Sportsplex

was once again on the verge of closing, said chairman Bert Walker. He felt that the alterna-tives were that School District 26 take over operation of the facility, or that voters increase the mill rate in another referendum.

Birch Island Hospital Auxiliary unit held

a skate-a-thon at the Sportsplex, attended by 77 skaters.

Premier Bill Bennett announced a seven year moratorium on Uranium mining and exploration in the province. As a result of the statement, the Bates Inquiry, which had visited Clearwater the previous year, was disbanded.

30 YEARS AGO:Murray Stockton,

chair of the TNRD Television, Parks and Cemeteries Committee, said he had met with members of Clearwater Chamber of Commerce regarding transferring broadcasting licenses from the chamber to the regional district. Upper Clearwater resident Albert Walker sug-gested a TV signal from 100 Mile House be re-

broadcast from Green Mountain.

25 YEARS AGO:Clearwater's swim-

ming pool committee received support in principle from TNRD Area A director Paul Caissie for a pool that would be set up in the Sportsplex each spring and removed in the fall. The committee had earlier proposed a standalone $1 million facility.

Approximately 50 machines took part in Clearwater SnoDrifters' "King of the Hill" hill climb contest, held near the club's chalet on Raft Mountain. Of these, 15 were local, said orga-nizer Keith Johnstone.

20 YEARS AGO:Residents of the

TNRD rejected a 911 emergency telephone service by a margin of about two-to-one in a referendum. The system would have cost $2.5 million to set up, and another $665,000 annu-ally to operate.

15 YEARS AGO:The second annual

Birch Leg fun cross-country ski event attracted 84 partici-pants, more than triple the first year's number. Authentic-looking Viking costumes were the norm.

10 YEARS AGO:A potluck dinner and

dance combined with an auction netted $5,163 to help those affected by ice jams and flooding. A committee was formed for anyone in the area affected by January’s flooding.

Band manager John Sargent announced that North Thompson Indian Band had a name change to Simpcw First Nation. The word Simpcw is the traditional name for the Secwepemc (Shuswap) people living in the North Thompson Valley.

5 YEARS AGO:District of

Clearwater wrote to Vancouver Olympic committee, asking to purchase a winners' podium that had been made with local birch wood.

Clearwater Secondary school Students with the After Hours theatre company put on the play, It's Murder in the Wings! A parallel company of adults put on The Importance of being Earnest at the same time.

1 YEAR AGO:Canadian Will Gadd

and three other ice-climbers completed a new route up Helmcken Falls. “It's the hardest multi-pitch mixed route in the world,” Gadd said.

Work was proceed-ing on a proposed Bear View shopping center, said Candus Graffunder, one of the proponents. A traffic impact study was being developed. The proposed indoor shopping center would be located on a 10 acre lot south of Highway 5 immediately west of the junction with Haywood Road (kitty-corner from the former green-houses).

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If Premier Christy Clark is looking for ways for school district to cut more costs, Kelvin Stretch has a suggestion.

The secretary-treasurer of the Kamloops-Thompson school district would like to see the Ministry of Education review each district sepa-rately and identify those that could do more and those that have already made many hard financial decisions.

“We’ve closed schools,” Stretch said. “There are districts out there that haven’t closed any schools.”

During the budget speech earlier this month, the B.C. Liberal government included a mandate that all school districts find ways to, collectively, cut $29 million from administration and related services in the 2015-2016 school year and another $25 million the following year.

Stretch said other than the general statement, no specifics have been given to districts about how the requirement will affect them. He said he’s expecting to learn more on March 12, when the government will release preliminary funding infor-mation for the coming school year.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said last week he hasn’t looked at imposing specific dollar-figure savings on each district.

He said they could come in many ways; one district, for example, identified a $7,000 saving by changing the way it processed its payroll, while other neighbouring districts have found savings by working together on projects.

Fassbender noted the savings amount to one-half of one per cent of the $5.4-billion education budget.

Board of education vice-chairwoman Meghan Wade said any more cuts to the budget would be difficult.

“We have always been a financially prudent district, and we have always kept as much of our money as we can in the classroom,” Wade said.

“We have always put our students first.”The B.C. School Trustees Association (BCSTA)

has spoken out against the government action, decrying the fact any money saved will not remain within the public-education system, but removed from it.

The BSCTA said boards across the province will face financial shortfalls with the upcoming monetary announcement because, while money

has been added to the education budget, most of it will go toward paying the cost imposed on boards through recent bargaining with unions representing teachers and support staff.

“It is clear the new provincial education budget will mean further cuts in school districts across the province, said BCSTA president Teresa Rezansoff.

“The money allocated in the 2015-2016 pro-vincial budget for public education simply will not cover our increasing costs — and now we are seeing millions of dollars taken away from school districts for other uses.”

Stretch said one approach School District 73 has taken in identifying potential cuts to the bud-get is to not do them in isolation, but “sit as a management group and look at the whole district.”

That has helped administrators, for example, identify cuts in one department that really just shift the work to another, not really accomplishing much on the bottom line.

“We’ve had better discussions on the challeng-es,” Stretch said.

The strategy has brought the district praise, he said, with visitors commenting on how the district seems to be together.

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The NDP’s spokesperson for children and family development is calling on the provincial gov-ernment to reunite the children of a woman killed in Clearwater last year with her family mem-bers in Hope.

Doug Donaldson said he also wants to see an investigation launched to determine why it’s taken so long to do so.

Angila Wilson was murdered in her Clearwater home on April 20, 2014. Her three children — ranging in age from three to seven — have been in foster care since, despite Wilson’s brother’s family attempting to take them in.

“I think that when you look at the horrific situation that started this — the murder — this is one of the most grievous cases one could imagine,” Donaldson said.

“I believe what’s needed is for the children to be placed in per-manent care immediately with the

family and an investigation be held to determine how this happened.”

Wilson’s estranged common-law husband, Iain Scott, is charged with first-degree murder. He was denied bail last week and is slated to return to court for a preliminary inquiry in May.

Frank Wilson, Angila’s brother, said he told his sister before she died that he would take her kids in if anything happened to her.

“I’m here to try to have my sister’s wishes met,” he said. “I

feel as though they [the children] have been let down by the system because they are still in foster care and they should be in the care of a family member.

“The whole point was for them to be integrated into our family as an adoption.”

Leanne Bowcott, who is mar-ried to Frank Wilson and was close with his sister, said Angila Wilson fled Scott three times in the years leading up to her murder — at one point staying in Bowcott’s Hope home for three months.

“She expressed to us on several occasions that if any-thing happened to her, ‘Could you please take care of my three children?’” she said.

“We want the children to have a home — a permanent home. They’ve experienced trauma like no child should experience.”

Bowcott said the Ministry of Children and Family Development refuses to trans-

fer the file for Wilson’s children to Hope from Clearwater — a neces-sary step to have them re-united with family members.

“She would just be horrified that her children are not with us,” she said.

“It’s been a rough 10 months to say the least. They need a home. They need to be loved. They need a family.”

The children are presently in foster care in Hope, and they are allowed limited visits with family members.

In a statement, a spokesman for the Ministry of Children and Family Development called the situation “tragic and dif-ficult,” but said he could not speak to the specifics of indi-vidual cases.

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The small settle-ment of Vavenby is home to Ecki Manthei, a gifted artist who‘s artwork grows out of his connection to nature, and his drive to follow every new idea with a passion that moves him to create what is in his imagina-tion, without delay.

Ecki’s home stands out from all others in the Vavenby trailer park where it cannot be missed. Two large life-like eagles formed from wood, seem to be guarding his prop-erty. Varieties of crea-tures also made from wood, line the path to the house; and the ambiance of this place leaves no doubt that an artist lives here.

Ecki, and his life partner, Marilyn, arrived in the North Thompson Valley about five years ago. When they saw the trailer court in Vavenby, they “liked it right away and bought it”; a comfort-able, quiet place that allows his creativity to flourish.

Ecki says he emi-grated with his parents from Austria when he was a very young boy in 1945. He has lived and worked in various northern locations in

Canada, and eventu-ally came to live in Cloverdale, B.C. It is there that he began his artistic career.

Seashells were his medium then, tells Ecki as he explains how they lend them-selves to be made into clocks for instance, or be used as a canvas for his paintings.

When the couple eventually settled in the community of Vavenby, it is here that Ecki took on art as his life work.

Ecki has trans-formed one room of their home into an art gallery, where he now displays the numer-ous ‘Art By Ecki’ cre-ations.

The variety of his work is remarkable; it ranges from usable art, like wooden spoons and clocks, to wildlife and nature paintings. Ecki uses antlers for many of his carvings that depict wildlife, especially wolves, in their habitat.

“When I am walking in the forest, or along a stream, I often see something that gives me an idea for a proj-ect,” says the artist, “I may pick up a rock that would be just right to paint something on, or maybe I am lucky to find a moose or deer antler, and I know right away what I want to

carve on it!” He notes that near-

ly all the materials he uses in his creations are natural; giving the artwork its special character.

Sometimes a per-son may come into the gallery to view Ecki’s work, and they may purchase a special item of art for their own home. Most of the time though, Ecki and Marilyn market the art work by taking part in craft fairs.

“At some I do well, with others I do not,” commented the art-

ist on selling his work through craft fairs.

The couple say they have a few tentative ideas in mind for mar-keting; such as going on the road to sell their creations. But right now, they have no immediate plans that they want to follow.

“We like it here in Vavenby,” says Ecki, “We feel comfortable around here, and we do enjoy to be with the friends we have made in the area. For now, ‘Ecki’s Art’ will have its home in the North Thompson Valley .”

Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

(Above) Ecki Manthei of Vavenby shows one of the many ant-lers he has carved that are displayed in his home gallery.

(Top left) Ecki’s life partner, Marilyn, looks on on as he passionately describes his art creations to the Star/Journal reporter.

(Bottom left) Some of the beautiful creations that Ecki offers for sale to the public from his Vavenby gallery or at craft fairs.

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

Celebration of Art in Barriere June 23, 24By Jill HaywardNorth Thompson Star/Journal

Everything is in place for the June 23, and 24, Barriere Celebration of The Arts. The venue will be similar to last year’s event and will once again be hosted on property beside Highway 5 in Barriere, now the home of Sam’s Pizza and Rib House.

The two day Celebration of Art event is an extravaganza of art and culture, featuring the amazing talent of the North Thompson Valley and British Columbia.

Put on by the North Thomspon Arts Council, and the Yellowhead Artists Cooperative, the venue

continues to be admission free to the public, and encourages youth to attend and participate in the 12 years and under Art Activity Area.

Those involved say they expect a strong turnout of ven-dors this year and that they are looking forward to presenting such a broad range of top qual-ity art for exhibition and/or for sale.

Organizers say booth space is being filled fast by artists and artisans, and they encourage those who have not yet registered to do so now and avoid being disappointed. Service groups and organizations are also wel-come to participate to promote their programs in a booth at the site. Vendors are reminded they

must supply their own canopy or tent, and that power is not available.

If you would like more infor-mation or would like to book a space, or volunteer, please call Jessie at 250-672-9772.

“We figure that all the rain will be done with by then,” said one positive thinker, “It will be a great weekend, and the vendor tents will be to provide shade from the sun, not keep the rain off. We are expecting lots of art-ists, and a steady stream of visi-tors to our presentation. Come on down and see the extremely good works being produced from people within our art com-munity. You’ll be impressed – I guarantee it!”

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For almost 40 years, Barriere and the surround-ing area has been well sup-ported through the dedi-cated efforts of a group of local senior residents who have the best interests of their community at heart.

Before the Barriere and District Senior’s Society became a reality, in the mid-1970s the community was served by the Old Age Pensioner’s Organization (OAPO).

The Barriere division of the OAPO, Branch #135, received its char-ter in 1976, and held its first meeting in March of that year, meeting in the Barriere Secondary School library. The Lions Club then graciously offered its hall (rent free) for the OAPO meetings, so subse-quent meetings were held there.

One of the main goals of any branch of the OAPO is to build seniors housing, and as a result the members in Barriere were soon busy researching on build-ing seniors housing and fundraising for this.

In 1977 three members of the branch were select-ed, as well as some mem-bers from the Lions Club, to start the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence Society – which continues to this day.

This society under-took a housing project for seniors, and as a result of their efforts, in July of 1979, the 12-suite Yellowhead Pioneer Residence was opened in Barriere.

Besides fundraising, the

OAPO also held many fun activities for its members. They held picnics, plant sales and bingos. They formed a choir called the ‘Second Timers’; which was active for over 20 years and gave perfor-mances from Clearwater to Kamloops.

They organized carpet bowling, shuffleboard, crafts, luncheons, dinners, summer trips, and bazaars for the seniors.

The Barriere branch of the OAPO also gave out scholarships for students going on into the field of geriatrics.

They donated to the Food Bank, Snowaramas, Telethons, and to the Barriere Secondary School Band.

Unfortunately, by 1985 the Barriere OAPO mem-bership was in decline, dropping to just 20 mem-bers.

Two years later, in 1987, membership was just $3 and was open to anyone of any age in an effort to bol-ster their numbers.

However, members of the group also found they were becoming disenchant-ed with the higher levels of the OAPO and were start-ing to consider leaving the organization.

In the fall of 1988 Barriere members voted to become independent of the OAPO, and at the same time they decided to form a new organization – the Barriere and District Seniors’ Society.

One of the Barriere and District Seniors’ Society founding mem-bers, John Friesen, said it best in an article he wrote for the North Thompson Star/Journal at the time:

“What was wanted was a place where they (the seniors) could meet and socialize on a daily basis. A place where they would feel comfortable and at ease in pursuing whatever activities that interested them.”

The society was then formed and it received its charter on Jan. 1, 1989.

For the first few years the Society met at the Lions Hall, with the wish

to build its own hall at some time in the future.

Plans were eventually drawn up for the building, and an arrangement made with the provincial govern-ment giving them permis-sion to build the hall on provincial land.

The cost estimate at the time for the 4,000 square foot building was approxi-mately $200,000.

The ground was bro-ken on Apr. 20, 1993, and

the building of their hall begun.

Except for the roofing and an odd item here and there, everything was done by volunteers.

The Society’s first offi-cial function in the hall was in 1994, the Mother’s Day Tea and Raffle.

Then on Sept. 10, 1994, the Barriere and District Seniors’ Society held its grand opening, with Vesa Underwood (then

aged 95) cutting the rib-bon. Underwood was the Society’s oldest member at the time.

That year, they had 107 paid up members.

To quote John Friesen again, “A particular source of pride for Society mem-bers is that the building was completed without borrowing a penny and with all bills paid.”

In subsequent years the Society has held square dances, breakfasts, bingos, plays, free pool, and wed-dings or funerals for mem-bers; which are just a few of the different kinds of activities that have taken place at the facility.

Today the Barriere and District Seniors’ Society are still active and con-tinue to maintain the hall. Current board members say it is time to have a membership drive, not only to increase awareness of what the Society has to offer area seniors, but also to keep the group active – not just to fill executive positions, but to encour-age new members to inject their suggestions and ideas for new activities that all can enjoy.

All seniors in and around Barriere are wel-come to join this active group, and for the pur-poses of membership, a senior is anyone aged 50 and up.

Society meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month, 3 p.m. at the Seniors’ Hall in Barriere.

If you would like more information about mem-bership and the Society, you are invited to call Monica Ireland, president, at 250-672-2477

Seniors’ organization working for Barriere and area since 1976

On Sept. 10, 1994, Vesa Underwood, 95, has the honour of officially opening the new Barriere Seniors’ Centre. Vesa is shown here cutting the ribbon with Fred Jackson, MLA, and Eva Long, president of the Barriere and District Seniors’ Society. Star/Journal file photo


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Every year, on average, 32 people are killed in distracted driving-related crashes in the Southern Interior.

On Feb. 27, the B.C. government, ICBC and police launched a month-long distracted driving campaign. While most B.C. driv-ers are leaving their phones alone, some still aren’t getting the message.

Distracted driving is the second leading cause of car crash fatalities in B.C. with an average of 88 people killed each year. That’s why police across the province are cracking down on distracted drivers in March.

“Distracted driv-ing is a significant concern for B.C. road safety – and one to be considered as seriously as impaired driving or

excessive speeding,” said Suzanne Anton, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “Last year, govern-ment added three penalty points to the $167 fine for talking on an electronic device, and as we monitor the impact of this action, may consider further sanctions to combat this dangerous driving behaviour. I encourage British Columbians to talk with family, friends and co-workers about the dangers of distracted driving, and the laws in place to keep everyone safe on our roads.”

Community polic-ing Cell Watch volun-

teers will be roadside reminding drivers to leave their phones alone and ICBC road safety coordinators will be visiting community events with a driving simulator that the pub-lic can try. Customers can pick up a decal to display on their vehicle at ICBC driver

licensing offices and participating Autoplan broker offices to take a stand against distracted driving and encour-age others on the road to do the same. The campaign also includes television and radio advertising as well as social media.

At the launch, WorkSafeBC also kicked off the inau-gural Road Safety at Work Week, which runs March 2 to 6, and focuses on distracted driving. Crashes are a leading cause of work-er fatalities in B.C.

Road checksOn Friday, Feb. 20, Clearwater

RCMP and Central Interior Traffic Services conducted road checks on Murtle Crescent and Park Drive in Clearwater during the curling bon-spiel/hockey tournament weekend.

Near the end of the evening a driver from Cache Creek drove through the road block and admit-ted to consuming liquor a few hours prior.

An ASD Demand was given and the driver provided a breath sample resulting in a “warn” reading. The driver was prohibited from driving his vehicle for three full days.

Executing a warrantOn Feb. 21, Clearwater RCMP

were making patrols in the Blackpool area looking for a par-ticular male who had a warrant for arrest for assault.

Police spotted the male driving back to his residence in his truck. Police arrested the male, which resulted in a brief fight in the street before the male was subdued.

The male was arrested for the war-rant, breaching his conditions, assaulting a police officer, resist-ing arrest and uttering threats.

The male was transported back to Clearwater Detachment and then

taken to Kamloops, where he cur-rently waits until his court date.

Runaway laneOn Feb. 25, Clearwater RCMP

responded to a collision on Highway 24 near Little Fort.

Police attended the scene and observed a tractor trailer that had gone into a runaway lane.

The driver had lost his brakes and, believing he was going to go off the cliff side, had entered the runaway lane.

There was heavy damage to the trailer and the tractor. Driver was uninjured.

Police transported the driver down to Little Fort to spend the night.

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With little explana-tion, the RCMP is moving its Air Four chopper based in Kamloops to Prince George, leaving the city without police helicop-ter support.

Alan Hobler, president of Kamloops Search & Rescue, said Feb. 26 the move was rumoured for some time but confirmed by RCMP that week.

The organization is disappointed by the move, which may slow rescue efforts.

“Usually it [response time] is really important,” Hobler said.

An RCMP spokesman based in Vancouver confirmed the transfer of the heli-copter based at Fulton Field.

The move is likely in early summer. In an email statement, Sgt. Rob Vermeulen said the “realignment” is being made to better deploy resources.

The RCMP’s north

district based in Prince George “comprises 72 per cent of B.C.’s geographic area, so this realignment is simply a matter of common sense,” he said.

Prince George does not currently have a helicopter.

The move will leave Kelowna with the nearest helicopter, fol-lowed by units in the Lower Mainland. The Kelowna-based unit will cover an area that stretches from west of Lillooet to the south-east corner of B.C. and north to include Wells Gray Park.

Along with Air Four’s move north will go pilots, flight officers and mainte-

nance engineers. Helicopters and

fixed-wing aircraft are used by RCMP for tasks including patrols and surveillance, searches, operational support and to quickly transport members and equipment around B.C.

Hobler said the loss will be mostly keenly felt when searching for people who are lost.

“You want a quick response. The longer people are out, the less they are responsive — and people who are not responsive are dif-ficult to find.”

Loss of the aircraft will also make helicop-ter training more dis-tant and expensive for

volunteer search and rescue members.

Vermeulen said the northbound chop-per will see a cor-responding move by a fixed-wing aircraft from the northern city to Kamloops. But those aircraft can’t bring rescue personnel into remote sites and don’t work as well for searches, Hobler said.

He estimated RCMP’s Air Three, based in Kelowna, is a 20-minute flight away.

More importantly, that resource will have to be shared with other tasks and frequent maintenance, mean-ing the Interior will be completely without service at times.

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Price saw two of his fellow Grade 12 stu-dents harass a younger student for wearing a pink shirt, so he and his friend bought 75 pink tank tops and handed them out at the school the next day. They promoted the idea on social media and it caught

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“These woodlots are a mix of Crown and private-owned land and the woodlot owners must comply with the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act in carry-ing out their activities,” said Tim Ryan, board chair. “We are pleased to see that all of them demon-strated their commitment to sound forest management.”

The woodlots are located east of Clearwater, near the North Thompson River and southeast of Clearwater near Adams Lake.

All four were randomly selected for audit.

The Forest Practices Board is B.C.’s independent watchdog for sound forest and range practices, reporting its findings and recom-mendations directly to the public and government. The board audits forest and range practices on pub-lic lands and appropriateness of government enforcement. It can also make recommendations for improvement to practices and leg-islation.

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Atoms battle Logan LakeClearwater Atom Hawk captain Brendan Green (centre) gets control of the puck with help from teammate John Wiunig during a playoff game against Logan Lake at the Sportsplex on Saturday. The local squad lost the game 6-3 but then won in Logan Lake on Sunday morning 7-6. That forced a third game on Sunday afternoon that the Hawks lost 7-3, leaving them in second place in the playoffs. Photo by Keith McNeill

Learning to ski(Front, l-r) Kalen Priede and Eli Priede enjoy the snow earlier this winter dur-ing a Rabbit cross-country skiing lesson put on by Wells Gray Outdoor Club. Deteriorating snow conditions meant the program held a windup session last weekend. Photo submitted

Hadley rink wins A event in Ladies Bonspiel Winners of the A event during Wells Gray Curling Club's annual Ladies Bonspiel were (l-r) Larissa Hadley, Jan Johnston, Joan Streadwick and Sheila Colter. A total of 15 teams entered the event, which was held the weekend before last. Photo submitted

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New Democratic Party of B.C.

VICTORIA — New Democrats have uncovered a B.C. Liberal plan to significantly increase the cost of going camping in British Columbia, not just this year, but year after year says New Democrat environ-ment spokesperson Spencer Chandra Herbert.

“B.C. families will be paying more and getting less when they go camping in our B.C. parks. Not only do the B.C. Liberals plan to increase park fees this year, but we’ve discovered the plan is to increase fees year over year.” said Chandra Herbert.

“Plus, new addi-

tional fees will be charged on top of base camping fee increases. This is all combined with years of cuts to program-ming and mainte-nance.”

The information was revealed in a freedom of informa-tion request filed by the New Democrats.

The documents, prepared by ministry of environment staff, note that the B.C. Liberals have “forced BC Parks to shorten operating seasons, eliminate park ranger positions, reduce pre-ventive maintenance and implement other program cuts.”

“Camping should be an affordable family vacation, and an opportu-nity to get away from it all,” said

Chandra Herbert. “Unfortunately, the

B.C. Liberal plan will make camping cost

more and include less.”

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St James Catholic ChurchSunday Service

Mass 11am - 12pm

324 Clearwater Village Road

250-819-5579

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 5:00pm

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

Thursday 3-5pm Kids ClubPhone: 250-674-2345308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

ChurchDirectoryYour 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

250.674.1332www.ccbaptist.ca

CLEARWATERCOMMUNITY

BAPTIST24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH

Meeting at Catholic Church of St. James

WorShip Sunday 9am

Rev. Brian Krushel250-672-5653 • 250-674-3615

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Musicians get organizedLocal musicians (l-r) Lloyd Smith, Calvin Lutz, Barb Hall, Betty Schulte, Jack Perry and Mary Stewart perform during a community concert held Feb. 26 in the Dutch Lake Community Centre. Further concerts are planned for the summer. Photo by Keith McNeill

Vavenby students win three medalsRobyn Rexin

On Thursday, Feb. 19, the Vavenby Primary School children went by schoolbus with the Raft River Elementary School children to attend the annual cross-country ski races put on with help from Mike Wiegele Heli-Ski Village. It was a nice sunny day and I was told that everyone had a good time. The races were for all children from Kindergarten to Grade 7.

Wiegele provided lunch for everyone as well. This year it was spaghetti with or without sauce, salad, cookies, apples, lemon juice, and water – a good, nutritious and filling lunch for the racers.

Three of the Vavenby students came home with medals. Moira crossed the finish line in third place for the Kindergarten girls, Ethan placed second for the Kindergarten boys, and Hunter received a medal for third place for the Grade 2 boys. Are these three children future Olympic racers?

No soup leftWednesday, Feb. 25, was the monthly commu-

nity potluck lunch at Vavenby Christian Church. There were 28 people there to eat the delicious soup made by Ron Robertson of Avola. There was not a drop of soup left by the time everyone left.

Cheese, buns, fresh vegetables, and lots of desserts had also been brought by other people to help fill everyone up. The church supplies cof-fee and tea.

These free community luncheons are a good time to get out, visit with others, and have a good time. They are held on the last Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The next one will be Wednesday, Mar. 25. Hope to see you there.

Cross-country ski winners from Vavenby Primary School are (l-r) Ethan for second, Moira for third, and Hunter for third. Photo by Robyn Rexin

Park fees will continue to increase under the B.C. Liberals, says NDP


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Business & Service DirectoryACCOUNTANT - CERTIFIED

STONE & COMPANYJason O’Driscoll, CPA, CA - Bob Lawrie, CPA, CGA

Chartered AccountantsRison 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: 554-2533 • Fax: 554-2536Financial Statement preparation • corporate & personal income taxes

Accountant - Certified Appliance Repair

CARPENTRY

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250-674-4083Hazel Dowds

Journeyman Carpenter

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

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

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CONTRACTORS

Septic - Installation - Service - PumpingDemolition - Excavation - Backhoe Service

Trucking - Crane Truck - Water - DumpGravel - Sand - Top Soil - Snow Removal

Paul Jack250.819.3205 250.299.9510

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Rob Kerslake

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Renovations • HAFI Jobs

250-674-3875

40+ years experience

Building Contractor

HANS OUNPUU

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

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STONE & COMPANY(Robert Lawrie, Silvia Scheibenpfl ug)

Certifi ed General AccountantsRison 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: 554-2533 • Fax: 554-2536Financial Statement Preparation • Corporate & Personal Income Taxes

Accountant - Certified Appliance Repair

Hazel’s HousingQUALITY WORK

• NEW CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS • ROOFING

CLEARWATER, B.C.

250-674-4083Hazel Dowds

Journeyman Carpenter

Carpentry

Symons ElectricGood Prices • Great Service • Quality WorkLARRY SYMONS • LICENSED & BONDED • CLEARWATER

- CLOSED MONDAYS - • B.C. Reg. #24833

250-587-6175


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Licenced & BondedReg. NO: 99142

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 Collection

Septic - Installation - Service - PumpingDemolition - Excavation - Backhoe Service

Trucking - Crane Truck - Water - DumpGravel - Sand - Top Soil - Snow Removal

Paul Jack250.819.3205 250.299.9510

ContractingConstruction

John White

Fully Insured

Journeyman Carpenters

Bonded General Contractor

Tiny Builders Ltd.Box 345

Clearwater BCV0E 1N0

(250) 674-4001(250) [email protected]

ConstructionConstruction &

Renovations from Foundations

to Roof

Rob KerslakeSteve Noble

NORTH RIVERAPPLIANCE REPAIRFour Star Service

250-674-0079

DOUG JAMESPARTS - SALES - SERVICE CALLS

USED APPLIANCES

Contractor

Building Contractor

Renovations • Additions • New Construction Home Repairs • HAFI Jobs • Project Management

250-674-3875 Clearwater, BC • [email protected]

40 years experience

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• Gift Baskets• Framed photo, prints & cards

• Fishing - rods, reels, lures, knives• Local artists - and much more

Tuesday to Friday: 10 am - 5 pmSaturdays: 10 am- 4 pm

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Kathy’s Jewelry & Gifts

Construction

DNA ConstructionNew Construction, Renovations, Tiling, Roofi ng.

Dan Arnold250-587-0010

Plumbing & Heating

visa, debit, mc accepted

VANDENBORRE PLUMBING & HEATING

PROPANE & ELECTRIC FURNACE REPAIRFurnace Installation • Heat Pumps and Air ConditioningRadon Gas Mitigation • Serving Blue River - Little Fort

YOUR FRIENDLY REPAIR MANWATER WELL SERVICES

Jim Vandenborre • Fully insured 250.674.2688 [email protected] 250.674.8552

Plumbing & Drains

NEED A PLUMBER?

JASEN MANN 250-674-8151

NORTH THOMPSON

NTPDPLUMBING AND DRAINS

MOTOR LICENCE OFFICE

ICBC AgentDistrict of Clearwater

250-674-2733132 Station Road, Box 157, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0Offi ce Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Open through the Noon hour

Motor Licence Office

Construction

Construction and Home Renovation

MARSHALL MCRAERed Seal Carpenter

[email protected]

250-674-1182

On the Level Enterprises

Automotive Repair

Marcel’s

250-674-2522

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Business & Service Directory

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NELS HINDLE

People in Little Fort celebrated the Chinese New Year in several ways on Feb. 19. Employees at Jim’s Food Market including Karin Quinn (pictured) spent part of their break balancing eggs. This is a Chinese tradition; if a person is able to easily stand the eggs, they should be proactive and successful in the New Year. Then in the afternoon, people started arriving at the Little Fort Hall to make, and later consume, a fine Chinese dinner. Dishes included a beef stir fry, eight fortune chow mein, a veggie stir fry, and wonton soup. The meal ended with chocolate covered lychees stuffed with ginger, fresh sugar cane, and - of course - fortune cookies. Barriere Star/Journal photo

Little Fort celebrates Chinese New Year

Ministry of Environment

VICTORIA – Campers, set your alarm clocks to wake up from dreams of roasted hotdogs and riverside hikes, Discover Camping, the Province's camping reservation system, will open for business at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 15.

"With camping season just around the corner, many fami-lies are looking to fit BC Parks into their outdoor adventures,” said Environment Minister Mary Polak. “The Discover Camping service is a great tool for those campers who know when and where they want to spend their time."

Just a few clicks is all it takes to reserve a front-country campsite in many provincial parks, up to three months in advance through the Discover Camping website (www.DiscoverCamping.ca).

Up to three reservations can be made in one easy transac-

tion for those avid explorers looking to book more than one camping excursion.

New for the 2015 camp-ing season, families can now reserve campsites in Summit Lake, Juniper Lake, Whiskers Point and Kootenay Lake pro-vincial parks. More campsites are also available in Mount Robson and Kentucky Alleyne provincial parks.

This year, Haynes Point and Okanagan Falls provin-cial parks are being managed by the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB). Campers to these Interior parks can expect the same recreational opportuni-ties enjoyed previously.

The interactive reservation website transports campers to their desired campground displaying the availability, lay-out and amenities at 115 eas-ily accessible (front-country) campgrounds in 99 provincial parks.

Campers can also make bookings on the go through

their smartphones.Some campgrounds on the

reservation system are 100 per cent reservable, while others offer first-come, first-served sites.

Bookings for group sites are available up to 12 months in advance of the arrival date.

In 2014, more than 133,000 reservations were made through Discover Camping – an increase of almost 10 per cent from 2013 – 75 per cent of bookings made in 2014 were placed by British Columbians.

The non-refundable reserva-tion charge is $6 per night, up to a maximum of $18 (plus tax) per party, per campsite.

Reservations can be made through the call centre at 1-800-689-9025 for a surcharge of $5 (plus tax).

Book your favourite camp-ing spot up to three months in advance on or after March 15, 2015, by visiting: www.discov-ercamping.ca

Camping reservations open March 15 at 9 a.m.


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Wells Gray Country

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

Mar. 2-6: Kindergarten registration for Sept. 2015, 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 3 pm at neighbourhood schools.

Mar. 5: Figure skating Carnival, “Around the World”, NT Sportsplex, info 250-674-2143

Mar. 7: Legion dinner, doors open 5 pm, 257 Glen RoadMar. 9: Raft Mountain Skating Club AGM, 4:30 – 5:30, NT

Sportsplex, upstairs lounge, info 250-587-6234Mar. 9: Floor Hockey, DLCC gym, Grade 8 – Adult, $2 drop-in

fee. (Every Monday until April 26.)Mar. 12-15: Cowboy Festival, Calvary Community Church

and Coast Kamloops Hotel & Convention Centre. Tickets: Barriere Country Feeds, Horse Barn (Kamloops), or call

1-888-763-2221, www.bcchs.comMar. 15-18: Tier 4 Midget Provincial Hockey Championships.Mar. 21: Legion Dinner and music night, doors open 5 pm,

257 Glen Road. Mar. 28: Barriere Farmers’ Market, 10 am – 1 pm, Barriere

Legion Basement.Apr. 11: True Grit Rodeo, Barriere NT Agriplex, 6 pm,

cabaret dance to follow, tickets available at the Horse Barn, Barriere Country Feeds, the Star/Journal and Barriere Legion

Apr 11: 9th annual Seedy Saturday at the Clearwater Ski Hill, 10am-2 pm. Guest Speaker from 9am-10am. 250-674-3444

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT• Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30

@ Clearwater 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

• Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church

• 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 musi-cians – 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 Tuesdays: 9am-9pm @ Avola School House, various activities. Info ph Fay 250-678-5302.

• 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• AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-587-

0026 anytime

• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at For-est House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373.

• 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 bs-mnt (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, Sat. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Com-munity Center, info 250-674-2600

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

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

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District of Clearwater

Director of FinanceADVENTURE STARTS HERE! The District is currently recruiting a Director of Finance to join their management team. The individual must be enthusiastic and highly motivated, excelling in municipal accounting with the ability to work in a challenging, fast paced office environment.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the statutory duties of financial officer as outlined in the Community Charter. The Director will provide support to the management team in strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting and monitoring, risk management, and information technology. As our financial leader you will help to guide the community through times of transition and provide strategic advice through the CAO and Council. You will maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, businesses, regional and neighbouring local governments, and other agencies and organizations.

You have demonstrable knowledge of and progressive experience in budget management, financial planning, and accounting. A professional accounting designation (CPA) is required, supplemented by a minimum of five years of senior municipal or related accounting/financial and management experience. A solid working knowledge of local government and legislative financial management policies and standards, and municipal finance software (such as MAIS) is required, with excellent communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills. The District offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, a supportive work environment and supports continued career and professional development.

Qualified applicants are invited to send their resumes including references and covering letter by 4:00 p.m. on March 20th, 2015 to:

Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Officer, District of Clearwater

Box 157, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0, Fax: 250-674-2173, Email: [email protected]

We thank you in advance for your interest in our position;however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

District of ClearwaterExpression of Interest

Community Recreation Healthy Living “Instructor” or “Program Facilitator”The District of Clearwater is calling for an Expression of Interest for the positions of “Instructor” and/or “Program Facilitator” within the Community Recreation Healthy Living Program.

We are in a dynamic and exciting time of growth in our community, bringing an opportunity for a progressive, results-oriented person to provide services as an instructor or program facilitator for our Community Recreation Healthy Living Program.

If you are a highly motivated, community oriented person who enjoys working with people and you are certified to train or teach a program in the areas of health, fitness and recreation, this would be for you.

The Community Recreation Healthy Living Program is also seeking persons interested in becoming certified or trained to instruct programs.

For more information you are welcome to contact Eleanor Collins, Community Recreation Healthy Living Coordinator at 250-674-2257.

The District of Clearwater will be accepting submissions of “Expression of Interest” until NOON on March 13th, 2015.

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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.

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You impress everyone with your creativity this week, Aries. Allow this creativity to be the inspiration behind projects you have been putting off of late.

Cancer, you have a lot to get done, but resist the urge to micromanage every detail, as this could be a surefire path to burnout. You need to take a few breaths.

Libra, you may be searching for a new adventure, but try to appreciate the here and now as well. It’s easy to get swept up in fantasies, but don’t let them carry you too far away.

Capricorn, find bal-ance between your personal ambitions and things you have to accomplish at work and at home. Finding a middle ground is the best approach.

Aquarius, you need a few extra people to contribute to a special task, but you do not know who to ask. If you think hard enough, you will know who you can depend on.

Keep your goals relatively simple for the next few days, Taurus. You can benefit from the positive reinforce-ment of completing tasks and getting things done.

Leo, avoid the temp-tation to get started on another new project. You already have plenty of other things on your plate. Finish those tasks before moving on to something new.

Scorpio, you suspect that someone is hid-ing something, and that very well may be the case. Perhaps a welcome surprise is coming your way. Resist the urge to dig too deep.

Your demeanor makes it easy for others to enjoy your company, and that will come in handy as your social schedule fills up in the days ahead.

Gemini, you have been immersed in work and are start-ing to show the ill effects of keeping long hours. Now is a great time to take a few days off or enjoy a mini-vacation.

It is sometimes easy to miss the forest for the trees, Virgo. Try taking a step back so you can look at a puzzling project from a new perspec-tive.

You can probably talk your way out of trouble, Sagit-tarius, but this time it’s better to let things play out. Keep conversations light and free from controversy.

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Apt/Condo for RentClearwater: 2 bdrm suite in triplex, own entrance, close to town. $600/mo + dd. Avail April 1. Ph Julie 250-674-0188

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Birch Island: 3 bdrm home. Sat tv, util & laundry. $875/mo. lg yard. Ph. 250-674-1768

Clearwater: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, home on Bain Rd. Wood pellet & elec heat, 10 acre lot. $1250/mo + util. Mature adult. NS Ph. 403-816-7979

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Homes for RentClearwater: 3bdrm, Peavine Rd, new renos, lg deck, 1500 sqft. $795/mo; 3bdrm, 220 Dutch Lk Rd, $795/mo, recent renos; 3bdrm, 2.5 bath, dbl garage, $1050/mo,225 Murtle Cres. NP Call 250-674-3668

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As RIH trauma room opens, health minister vows hospital tower will rise by the year 2020Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week

Terry Lake expects to see a surgical tower built at Royal Inland Hospital by 2020.

On Friday, Feb. 27, Lake, the province’s minister of health, told a group assembled at the hospital for the official opening of a renovated trauma room that the government is committed to the second phase of expansion.

The first phase — an $80-million clinical-services building and parkade — is now under construction at the north side of the hospital, at Columbia Street and Third Avenue.

When both phases are complete, Lake said, the gov-ernment will have committed $400 million to expanding and improving the hospital.

Lake said the concept draw-ings have been done for the tower and he expects the busi-ness plan to be sent to his min-istry by the end of 2016.

“Once that’s done, we can go to RFP [request for propos-

al] almost immediately,” Lake said, noting he expects once a builder is chosen, the work will be done by 2020.

The two buildings were identified in the hospital’s mas-ter-site plan in 2011 as being immediate needs to reduce congestion and wait lists for operations.

The renovated trauma room in the emergency department is part of the work being done to ensure the hospital provides the best care, Lake told the gather-ing.

The renovation, which cost about $437,000, including installation of ceiling-mounted equipment modules that oper-ate like booms, able to be moved easily without impact-ing the medical staff’s access to the patient. Two ultrasound machines and a pair of intuba-tion and airway-management machines can be mounted as needed on the booms.

Dr. Anders Ganstal, the hospital’s medical director of the ER, said he has worked in many hospitals and has not seen a trauma room as well-

equipped as the one that will begin to be used by the end of next week at RIH.

There is still some work to be done to get it prepared for what Ganstal said will be daily use caring for critically ill patients.

Kamloops developer Guy Mercier said he is looking for-ward to the room going into operation.

Mercier donated $130,000 for the renovation, with the RIH Hospital Foundation and the RIH Ladies Evening Auxiliary adding additional funds to help with its comple-tion. The foundation contribut-ed $160,000 for the ultrasound and airway machines, with the auxiliary adding $50,000 toward the cost of one ultra-sound machine.

Ganstal said the room will also help with doctor recruit-ment because of its state-of-the-art condition and will be used to help with the teach-ing of University of British Columbia medical students based in Kamloops for educa-tion and training.


Despite the unusual winter, friends came from West Vancouver and Vernon for our annu-al snowy play-time, although skis were left at home.

On Feb. 21, we started from the Murtle River warm-ing hut and snow-shoed on the trail beside a river almost free of ice and snow. Glancing downstream soon after starting, to our surprise we saw maxi-spray from Dawson Falls. Later we saw why.

The snow was crusty and the trail foot-printed – but only by boots, skis and snowshoes. Critters, and evidence of them, were sadly lacking. Perhaps I saw a fox flitting behind some bushes and fresh scratches on snow across the trail. But it was a fleeting glance – and could have been something in my eye!

Jake the tall, curly, black poodle took the girls further along, thoroughly inspect-ing the deteriorating building of Majerus Farm before heading partway along the level section of the Blackwater. On their return, snowshoes were carried.

After making short work of our packed lunches, we looked in on Dawson Falls first. Any frozen, snowy buildup was gone. Other than one chunk on the far side and transparent, curlicued “icing” on a couple of stationary logs, it was like viewing this mini-Niagara in summer. Well, the slippery, unevenly worn trail was definitely more challenging.

Driving on to Helmcken Falls, we suspected there would be no cone, but were only partly right. Three-fourths of it remains, the front channel open showing a cross-section of the open cone. Part of that snow is covered with grit and is flatter than the rest of it.

We were amazed at

the amount of water in Murtle River, as evidenced at both waterfalls. Between the two, it swooshed though the Mushbowl beside its huge rocks still bedecked with layers of pure white snow.

The following morning, sunshine accompanied us on a shorter loop at Spahats Falls. We promptly stashed our snowshoes behind a bush not far from the car, the snow more than capable of holding us up as we walked along the back road to Shadden Lookout above the Clearwater Valley. Surprising little snow remained, except for that gleaming on dis-tant Mt. Garnet; the

Clearwater River too was ice-free. Plenty of ice confronted us on sections of the trail looping us back to the Spahats viewpoint, however.

One of our num-ber cleverly had ice-grippers in her pack; mine were “safely” in the car, neces-sitating occasionally bushwhacking. Jake (and his toenails) just followed everyone everywhere. Once again, above-normal temperatures had cleared away most of the build-up of snow and ice from Spahats Falls, and water trick-led freely beneath the trail, its nearby deli-cate waterfall having no dramatic curling sculpture in front of it.

Before returning to our house for lunch we went somewhere, I am ashamed to say, I had never been before! At the curling rink, two of our local bud-dies (partners in our energetic 2009 hut-to-hut hike) were partici-pating in the Ladies’ Bonspiel. Watching rocks sliding and sweepers sweeping was fun for a while, even if we knew little about curls, hog-lines, and strategies.

“They will like seeing the art dis-play at Dutch Lake Community Centre,” John thoughtfully suggested. And all did, praising the variety of works, the talents of so many locals, including high school students, and their willingness to show and share.

Without mention-ing our reward for exercising, otherwise known as Happy Hour, it is safe to say our time together was replete. The park, this whole area, changes frequently, making visits worthwhile, no matter how often we explore it and “play” here.

18 -19Obituary

IN LOVING MEMORYNorman Frederick Symonds

1938 - 2015

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Norman Frederick Symonds was born on May 27, 1938 and he passed away on February 22, 2015 at Forest View Place in Clearwater, British Columbia.

Norman was predeceased by his mom Annie Newton.

Norman leaves behind his wife Linda Symonds, brother John (Evelyn) Danielson, sis-ter Bonnie McInnis, daughter Penni (Micheal) Osadchuk, sons Grant (Sharon) Symonds, Kelvin (Danna) Symonds, step-sons Glen Warner, Brad (Alana) Warner and David (Dalena) Warner, 10 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Norman worked in the logging industry driving a truck most of his life.

There will be no service at this time and the family would like to thanks the doctors and nurses and

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