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The parade to the post for the Interlakes Economic Association’s 2016 Outhouse Races was a colourful affair. Some 700 spectators showed up to take in the events that saw 12 homemade outhouses vying for the glory of being number 1 at the Interlakes Business Centre on Feb. 7

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The information the Cariboo Regional District was waiting for last month has been received, and on Jan. 27, the CRD announced it was going forward with the 108 Mile Ranch Water System Upgrade assent vote (referendum) on Feb. 27.

The general voting day takes place at the 108 Mile Community Hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The CRD was hoping to have the referendum in January, but Area G Director Al Richmond says regional district staff was waiting for some reports to come in, but it already knows the new well is more produc-tive than the other wells.

Staff was waiting for some drilling tests to come back because the drill-ing crew got delayed in starting.

With that information in hand, the regional district is ready to pro-ceed with a public meeting and open house session at the 108 Mile Community Hall on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.

At this session, residents will be able to learn more about the pro-posal in order to help them make an informed decision at the polls.

Richmond says a hydrogeologist from Kala Geosciences Ltd. (Kala), which did the study on the 108 Mile Ranch Water System, will be at the meeting to answer questions and provide information.

The Area G director says upgrades are needed to address high concen-trations of manganese, and develop an alternative ground-water supply to help reduce lake level declines.

108 Mile Ranch resident Jim Gellein will likely have some ques-tions at the Feb. 15 public meeting. He is on record as saying the new well, water main and treatment plant are an unnecessary expense for tax-payers. (See his letter to the editor on page A9 of this edition of the 100 Mile House Free Press.)

Two-thirds funding has been secured from the Small Communities Fund, and the other one-third will need to be borrowed.

The referendum question will ask qualified electors in the 108 Mile Water System Service Area if they are in favour of the CRD borrowing up to $2 million to construct a new well, water main and water treatment at the 108 Mile Water System?

The CRD’s breakdown of use fees and taxation are as follows:

• User Fee: current cost - $220; new cost - $284 for an increase of $64

• Parcel Tax – current - $135; new - $250 (for 15 years) for an increase of $115

• Combined User Fee and Parcel Tax: current - $355; new - $534 for an increase of $179

• Extra cost per month will be $14.92

Advance polls will be held at South Cariboo Recreation Centre in 100 Mile House on Feb. 17, and at the 108 Mile Community Hall on Feb. 22.

Advance polling stations and gen-eral voting day polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Water System vote on Feb. 27More information available at public meeting on Feb. 15

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Three local groups have benefited from recent ly-announced grants from the pro-vincial Community Gaming Grants pro-gram.

The 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre received $11,000, while the Lone Butte, Horse Lake Community Association received $10,000, and the Educo Adventure School received $72,000.

Stephanie Gobin, executive director of Educo Adventure School, says she’s very pleased with the grant. “We were expect-ing more like $60,000, as in past years, but this year we set our sights high.”

The money will help fund two programs: the School and Community Group program, and the Summer pro-gram. The former, which runs in May, June and September, welcomes school and community groups to Educo’s “off the grid” site west of 100 Mile House, while the lat-ter invites youth from around the province and the world to con-nect with nature and disconnect from the digital world for peri-ods lasting from five to 14 days.

“The funds are used to defray the cost of the programs,” Gobin says, adding that in 2015, some 30 students, the majority of them from the Cariboo-Chilcotin region, participated at reduced, or no, cost. “The funding allows us to support our local community.”

Mary Carter, trea-surer of the Lone Butte,

Horse Lake Community Association (LBHLCA), says the funding will help support several initiatives.

“Lone Butte Rocks, now in its eighth year, provides free enter-tainment for the whole family,” she

says, adding this year’s event is scheduled for July 9.

The funds will also support the annu-

al Easter egg hunt and the Christmas din-ner, which has Santa Claus appear with gifts; 120 tickets for the event

are given away at no charge.

Carter is also pleased that the funding will allow the LBHLCA to

do some upgrades.“We’ll be able to

replace the picnic tables at the community hall.”

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Deals made ahead of treaty vote Chief Archie: incremental agreements are a ‘stepping stone’ for building trust

Citizens on Patrol is actively seeking volunteers to serve as extra “eyes and ears” for the 100 Mile House RCMP.The Citizens on Patrol is working hard to keep local businesses safe and damage free. Contact Dave at [email protected] to vol-unteer as little as two to four hours a month. Training and support is provided. To report a crime in progress or if you have any tips on sus-picious activity, call the anonymous line –Crime Stoppers – at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Unemployment rates were higher in the Cariboo last month compared to January last year.According to Stats-Canada, the jobless rate was 7.9 per cent last month, up from five per cent in January 2015.The 7.9 per cent was the same as the unemployment levels in June and July 2015.Canada’s unemploy-ment rate is 7.2 per cent – up from 7.1 per cent in January 2015.

On Jan. 11, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Minister of International Trade Chrystia Freeland announced the Ukraine has approved beef and pork exports from any Canadian federally registered establishment that meets certification requirements.Following a suc-cessful inspection last September by Ukrainian authori-ties, 15 additional Canadian beef and pork establish-ments are now eligible to export, bringing the current total to 27.

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First Nations in the Cariboo region are close to reclaim-ing historical territory after

coming to land-transfer agreements with the provincial government ahead of a Feb. 11 vote on ongoing treaty negotiations.

The Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw (NStQ) represents four First Nations, including the Canim Lake Band, whose eligible members are voting today (Feb. 11) on a treaty Agreement-in-Principle being nego-tiated with British Columbia and Canada.

On Feb. 5, the parties released a statement on their “incremental trea-ty agreements” that could potentially see the transfer of up to 3,760 hect-ares of Crown land to Tsq’escen’ First Nation (Canim Lake), Stswecem’c/Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe/Dog Creek), Xat’sūll First Nation (Soda Creek) and T’exelc First Nation (Williams Lake), in advance of a final treaty.

The land-transfer agreements are seen as a symbol of “goodwill” as negotiations proceed into the final stages.

The transfers are set to take place in two phases.

Phase 1 would begin after a suc-cessful ratification of the treaty Agreement-in-Principle and phase 2 would begin after a Final Agreement is concluded.

Canim Lake is set to receive 105.4 ha in two parcels after phase 1 and 648 ha in two parcels after phase 2.

According to the Ministry

of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, the incremental treaty agreements also include funding for construction of fencing to address the interests of cattle ranchers affected.

They are said to provide treaty-related benefits in advance of Final Agreements, which will likely take many more years to negotiate.

“We are pleased that British Columbia has recognized the many years of hard work and dedica-tion that our people have put into a future of self-determination, going back over 100 years, and more recently since we entered the modern treaty process in 1993,” says Canim Lake Band Chief Mike Archie, who

adds the incremental agreements are a “stepping stone” for building trust.

“This commitment gives us hope for our future by creating incentives to reach milestones and provide increased assurance over our lands, economic development and resourc-es. We owe a debt of gratitude to our Canim Lake elders who began the process, and today honour those who have since passed on.”

John Rustad, the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, says he believes the agreements will help create jobs and economic opportunities for both First Nations and surrounding communi-ties. “Incremental treaty agreements

are made-in-B.C. innovations, and one of the many ways B.C. is part-nering with First Nations to advance reconciliation, and economic and social development.”

The treaty negotiations with the federal and provincial governments cover a wide range of territory, gov-ernance and resources issues, and are considered a path toward greater self-determination for First Nations.

Close to 600 of the NStQ’s 2,500 members are eligible to vote in the Feb. 11 referendum.

The referendum will decide whether negotiators continue into the Stage 5 of the six-stage BC Treaty Process, which was started more than 20 years ago.

A historic signing ceremony saw North Shuswap chiefs sign incremental treaty agreements in Williams Lake on Feb. 5. Posing for the event were back row: Chris Wycotte, T’exelc treaty manager, left, Mark Lofthouse, BC chief negotiator and Gordon Keener, Xats’ull treaty manager; front row: T’exelc Chief Anne Louie, left, Stswecem’c Xgat’tem Chief Patrick Harry, John Rustad, B.C. Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, Xats’ull Chief Donna Dixon and Tsq’escen’ Chief Michael Archie.

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Changes to the Solid Waste Management (SWM) plan are “starting to have a big impact,” says District of 100 Mile Councillor Dave Mingo.

Mingo, who was the District’s representative on the most recent SWM Review Committee, says the biggest impact has been a signifi-cant decrease in municipal solid waste.

He adds residents are recycling and composting more.

The three transfer stations where waste gets picked up and taken to 100 Mile House – in Lone Butte,

Lac la Hache and Forest Grove – have also seen reductions due to recycling and compost-ing, Mingo says, adding the bins there are now being tamped down before

they’re emptied, which means more in each truckload.

“The trucks are making 1,700 fewer trips per year, which saves 80,000 litres of diesel fuel. We’re definitely doing a much better job.”

These decreases have been slightly offset by an increase in

demolition land clearing (DLC) materials, as homeowners, devel-opers, and businesses tear down or renovate buildings. “DLC is a good sign of a thriving economy.”

Mingo says a pilot project involv-ing centralized composting will begin at the Williams Lake transfer station this year, and will expand to the north and south Cariboo if it works.

There will also be another round of backyard composters available through the Cariboo Regional District at a reduced price.

“We had a ‘how are we doing’ meeting in January,” says Mingo of the review committee. “I think it’s working quite well.”

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Bridge Lake and area residents are starting to rally against the poten-tial closure of the Bridge Lake Elementary School (BLES).

Last month, School District 27 (SD27) trustees decided to start a 90-day public-consultation process for the potential closure of BLES at the end of the current school year.

The decision was made at their Jan. 26 school board meeting.

However, the school board didn’t notify the parents or community members the potential closure was up for dis-cussion.

Last week, BLES Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) chair Piri DeVries said she was very disappointed about the way SD27 handled the decision-making process.

“We didn’t hear any-thing about it until it was a done deal and they gave us one day’s notice to come to a meeting at the school to talk about.”

DeVries added she was away from the com-munity and the other parents weren’t able to meet with the SD27 rep-resentatives either.

On Jan. 28, school board chair Tanya Guenther noted that since 2013, school trust-ees have closed four schools due to district-wide school enrolment capacity and budget-constraint issues, and one due to damage caused by flooding.

In considering the potential closure, the board stated it con-sidered the following factors:

• EnrolmentThere were 27 stu-

dents in 2013/14; 20 students in 2014/15; six students in 2015/16, and there are 13 eligible stu-dents in the Bridge Lake School catchment area.

• BudgetMinistry grants for

rural schools and assists school boards by pro-viding extra financial

support for lower enrol-ments.

Schools with an enrolment between nine and 110 students receive $162,400, but when the enrolment declines to eight or fewer, the Ministry grant is reduced to $77,325, which is less than 50 per cent.

• Proximity to another school

Bridge Lake Elementary School is 38

kilometres away from Horse Lake Elementary School (HLES).

Last week, Interlakes Economic Association president Dianne Lawson sent a letter to Guenther with a number of ques-tions, but with a high priority on the top 4:

• What is the total number of students who attend HLES who are out of the catch-ment area and what catchment areas are the

children from?• How many children

has Stats Canada pro-vided for the number of children under the age of five in the BLES catchment area?

• How many of the children in the BLES catchment area already have to travel more than 15 kilometres to BLES, and how many and what would their total travel-ling time be to HLES if the board decides to

close BLES?• What does the

Ministry of Education/school board consider as the maximum number of kilometres for chil-dren to have to travel under the age of nine?

Guenther replied that she would ask SD27 staff “to provide a response to the questions you [Dianne Lawson] have submitted.”


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The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has launched a process to update the Official Community Plan (OCP) for the South Cariboo area.

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was adopted in 1996 and many changes have taken place over the past 20 years. This guiding document will be updat-ed to align community values, aspirations and perspectives for growth

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The purpose of the lake aeration program is to minimize fish mortality associated with reduced oxygen levels during the winter months on lakes at high risk. During periods of operation, the aerator units will create areas of open water and weak ice. The BCCF would like to remind residents to stay away from safety fencing placed around the aerators.

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Horse Lake resident Lori Brodie was pretty excited when she won $7,000 for having her name drawn first in the 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club Cash Lottery at the Wranglers home game on Jan. 30. The second prize ($2,000) went to Zach Romano of Vancouver and Roberta DeCoffe of 100 Mile House won $1,000 for third prize.

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In the SD27 statement on Jan. 28, the school board chair said: “It is disappointing to now be faced with considering the closure of the Bridge Lake Elementary School due to declin-ing enrolment. We understand this may have a major impact to the community of Bridge Lake.”

The fact that the school is the “meeting centre” for the commu-nity weighs heavily on the area

residents and they worry about what will happen if SD27 closes the school in June.

Lawson also addressed this issue with a number of questions:

• Who would pay for the “moth ball” costs of BLES if it was to close?

• What does the school board plan on doing with the school?

• How will this closure effect public access to the building by the residents of the community?

• What will happen with the

CRD Library at the school?The school PAC and other

community groups are having a meeting tomorrow night (Feb. 12) and they will be talking about find-ing ways to keep the school open.

Lawson said the community still has a lot of questions that need to be answered.

As of Feb. 9, the school board staff had not responded to the top 4 questions needed for Friday night’s community meet-ing at 6 p.m.

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Mine workers and their families in the Cariboo are among those expected to ben-efit from a government program giving mining companies temporary relief on their hydro bills, as the slumping indus-try trudges through a prolonged period of eco-nomic stagnation due to low commodity prices.

Eight metal mines and five coal mines operat-ing in the province

employ approximately 7,500 workers, including 600 in the Cariboo.

“Rural communities across British Columbia depend on the high-pay-ing jobs that their mines provide residents,” says Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines, in a Feb. 5 news release.

“We are in the midst of a challenging time for the sector and this will provide some tempo-rary support to help the mines stay open as long as possible, hopefully until commodity prices bounce back.”

The five-year pro-gram delivered by BC Hydro will see compa-nies operating metal and coal mines in B.C. able to defer a portion of their electricity pay-ments.

The amount any mine will be allowed to defer is capped at the equiva-

lent of up to 75 per cent of its electricity costs over two years of the program.

The mines are expect-ed to repay the amounts deferred, plus interest, as com-modity prices recover.

It “offers immediate and meaningful relief,” says Mining Association of B.C. president Karina Brino. “This is an impor-

tant measure that will help keep mines open and support an industry

that provides over 30,000 direct and indi-rect jobs for people in this province.”

Says Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett: “... I think it’s important to

remember that mining provides thousands of families with good paying jobs. This industry is

the economic lifeblood of many communities in this province.”

Gibraltar mine man-ager Richard Tremblay says Gibraltar, a major employer in the Cariboo, spends close to $1 million every day to operate.

“Most of which goes

directly into the local economy and this flex-ibility from government will help us continue to operate.”

According to the ministry, mines will be encouraged to borrow funds from other sources before deferring a por-tion of their power bills.

“Companies with relatively lower levels of debt will pay an inter-est rate of 12 per cent. Others will be charged the interest rate that BC Hydro currently charges to accounts over 30 days – prime plus five per cent, or about eight per cent annually.”

The “hot” housing market in the Lower Mainland has benefit-ted 100 Mile House, as an influx of recreation-al property buyers are looking north to pur-chase vacation homes, according to realtors working in British Columbia’s northern regions.

The number of sales and the average sale prices were up in the District of 100 Mile House through 2015, according to a Jan. 7 news release by the BC Northern Real Estate Board (BC Northern), an association of more

than 360 members.A total of 384 proper-

ties worth $88.3 million sold through its mem-bers last year, compared with 345 properties worth $71.6 million in 2014. The 114 single family homes that sold in 2015 had a median value of $220,500.

At the end of December, there were 465 properties of all types available for sale in the 100 Mile House area, down from the 542 properties at the end of 2014.


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When we talk about lawyers changing occupations, we can then think about the other side of that coin - the self-represented litigant - or, as many judges and lawyers might describe the situation: “the problem of the self-represented litigant.” This problem has many angles to it. There is the fact that many people feel that they cannot afford legal representation. There is the fact that many self-represented litigants cause problems for themselves because they have only a “little knowledge.” (On the other hand, some of them do an excellent job.) There is the fact that the average self-represented litigant “consumes” more court time and court resources than do litigants who are represented by lawyers.

One rarely hears complaints about how complicated medicine is - or how complicated heavy machinery is. The complications are just a part of reality which we accept. On the other hand, people will complain about how complicated the law is – when, in reality, it is the complicated lives we lead which make the law complicated. People are complicated. Just ask anyone who’s been in any kind of a relationship.

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The Canim Lake Band didn’t win the $50,000 grand prize, but the local First Nation community did net $5,000 as one of five finalists in a province-wide video storytelling campaign highlighting health and well-being programs.

The Pacif ic Blue Cross Health Foundation started the “Share the Care” contest in celebration of its 75th anniversary. The insur-ance provider chose five finalists from a list of 70 organizations it has funded to help improve health and well-being in British Columbia.

The Canim Lake Band was chosen because of its Wellness Program and White Feather Health Centre, which helps ensure the social and holistic well-being of its community members by supporting the pursuit of cultur-ally relevant, active, and healthy lifestyles.

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On Feb. 8, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau followed up on another federal election campaign promise.

He announced Canada will be pulling its six CF-18 fighter jets out of the coalition airstrikes in Iraq and Syria by Feb. 22.

It caused a great commotion within the Conserva-tive Opposition ranks, with Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod stating Canada’s with-drawal from the airstrikes in the war against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has no rationale to it.

Noting Trudeau made the promise while he was leader of Canada’s third party, McLeod said he hasn’t given a good explanation for moving forward with that promise as Prime Minister.

However, the promise to pull the CF-18s was one of the main planks of Trudeau’s election campaign last fall.

Meanwhile, interim Conservative Party leader Rona Ambrose called Canada’s withdrawal from the bomb-ing mission against ISIL a “shameful step backwards.”

She noted maintaining the CF-18s with the coali-tion airstrikes would be a symbol that Canada is involved in the war against terrorism.

Polls have indicated young Canadians don’t like the pullout either.

However, Trudeau is moving forward with his new strategy, which is a significant shift in foreign policy for Canada.

The people being terrorized by ISIL don’t need ven-geance, he said, adding they need Canada’s help.

So, the Prime Minister is not abandoning the war on terrorism; however, he is changing Canada’s role in the fight against ISIL.

Now, Canada will increase the number of trainers of the Iraqi security force from 69 to 200; it will add 230 more troops to the 600 personnel already serving on the ground; and provide significant humanitarian aid to people fleeing war-torn Iraq and Syria.

Canada’s commitment will also include maintaining aircrew and support personnel for one CC-150 Polaris aerial refuelling aircraft and up to two CP-140 Aurora aerial surveillance aircraft.

Canada will also send troops to mark targets for the coalition partners.

Altogether, Trudeau is committing an expenditure of $1.6 billion over three years.

In a written statement, Ambrose said increasing the number of special forces in a training capacity and the additional humanitarian assistance “are only designed to distract Canadians from the withdrawal of our CF-18s.”

However, coalition partners are stating they don’t need Canada’s jets, but they welcome the training, sur-veillance and humanitarian efforts in Iraq and Syria.

Trudeau said the Liberal government will debate the new policy and put it to vote in Parliament when the House of Commons resumes on Feb. 16.

It will be interesting to see how that goes.Meanwhile, it is refreshing to have a government

follow through on election promises.

Jets will be pulled

British Columbia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry

made unprecedented progress this year.

The first final investment decision was made by Pacific NorthWest LNG, marking their commitment to move forward with construction and operation

That pledge had two conditions: the first requiring government to finalize a project development agreement with them, which we did. The other outstanding condition – environmental approval by the federal Canada - is scheduled for a decision in 2016.

I am confident progress will continue and Pacific NorthWest LNG will finalize its investment in the new year, in addition to other LNG proponents coming forward with their decisions.

That could all happen while the expansion of FortisBC’s Tilbury LNG facility continues in Delta, which has already provided $50 million in contract work

to over 100 companies.These are positive

developments for just three of the 20 facilities now proposed in our province. Other exciting news included LNG Canada finalizing the very first substituted environmental assessment in our province, keeping their proposal on track to be one of B.C.’s most promising export operations.

The progress made in B.C. in the last year is remarkable because these are challenging times in the industry, for reasons beyond our control. Global prices have fallen since we launched our LNG strategy and just as companies are considering making huge investments – some of the largest in Canadian history. But here’s what’s important to remember: B.C. is in this for the long-term. That’s why we’re taking actions on our

end to ensure B.C. is globally competitive and an attractive place to invest.

If just five facilities are built, we know the benefits are significant, including over 100,000 jobs. To date, industry has invested more than $20 billion to advance

development.The prospects of

a stronger future are most evident in First Nations communities where access to new skills training and environmental stewardship programs are materializing. We are inking

agreements with financial benefits – both immediate and long-term - that are making a difference in communities that have been on the periphery of economic development for far too long.

Many First Nations are leading the charge as well. The Haisla Nation has been active in the Kitimat area

for many years. Cedar LNG is another recent proposal that could move forward by partnerships owned directly by the Haisla Nation.

In 2016, we are poised to take even greater steps forward.

The B.C. government is negotiating project development agreements with proponents, working with First Nations to further strengthen environmental stewardship, and partnering with trades associations to increase skills training. Thousands of jobs are being created and our first commitment is to have British Columbians ready for them.

We are confident Pacific NorthWest LNG will confirm its financial commitment – the largest private-sector investment in British Columbia – as a hallmark operation which will keep B.C.’s natural gas sector flourishing for decades.

Rich Coleman is the Minister of Natural Gas Development.

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To the editor:I think every parent should dis-

cuss this letter with their teenager.

Dear _________The legal drinking age in this

country is 19.Please know dad and I will never

allow you to have alcohol in our house or in our presence until you reach that age.

Please also know that no good has ever come from a group of teenagers drinking. It’s a recipe for

all kinds of disasters.If you should choose to drink,

you’ll not only be breaking the rules of our house, you’ll be break-ing the law.

If you get stopped for driving under the influence, or the police get called to a party where you have been drinking, you may be in a position where we can’t protect you.

Always call me and your dad – ALWAYS – no matter what you have done.

Don’t ever follow up a bad choice with one that’s worse just because you’re afraid of disappointing us or making us angry.

Will we be happy? Of course not, but we would much rather get you and any friend who wants to come with you home safely, than get a call saying you are NEVER coming home.

Let me be clear that the fact we love you and will stand by you does not in any way mean we will stand by while you do things that you

know aren’t good for you.There are those who will tell

you that your parents are being unreasonable and totally unreal-istic. Some may tell you that you are a teenager and it’s a rite of pas-sage to get drunk. They may even regale you with stories of their own youthful mistakes.

Listen to your own heart and trust your gut. Also know there is nothing cool about waking up in your own vomit, or having impaired or .08 charges.

Your father and I are so proud of the man/woman you are becom-ing.

We love you so much that we don’t care if you hate us. That’s our gift to you – we are your parents, not your friends.

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To the editor:When [B.C. Premier] Christy

Clark said she would make a new softwood lumber agreement with the United States her top priority with a new federal government, New Democrats voiced support.

We believe that a vibrant forest industry is vital to our economy. Forest dependent communities in the province, British Columbia forest companies, and those more than 25,000 citizens directly employed in the forest industry deserve strong support.

Unfortunately, either Premier Clark forgot to mention it, wasn’t very forceful in making the case for softwood lumber, or new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau simply ignored her. There’s no evidence that trade consequences for the softwood lumber industry have registered with the federal government.

The premier writes mandate let-ters to her new ministers. Those

letters express the most important and urgent priorities of the govern-ment and order the minister to act on them.

The new Prime Minister’s long mandate letter to the federal min-ister of International Trade fails to mention the trade consequences of softwood lumber at all.

It talks a lot about the Canadian-European Trade Agreement

and about the Trans-Pacific Partnership. It talks about the auto sector, about clean technology, about energy, but doesn’t include the words “wood,” “forest” (or “for-estry”), “timber,” or “log.”

Forest-related products remain B.C.’s largest single export, with a value of nearly $13 billion in 2014, which is more than one-third of all our exports. Maximizing the

health of our forest industry is crucial for business, workers and communities around the province.

Christy Clark’s B.C. Liberal gov-ernment’s record has been to the detriment of forest-dependent communities, with the closure of more than 200 mills and the loss of more than 25,000 jobs. Meanwhile, raw log exports – which cost British Columbia jobs – are on pace for

yet another record high this year – close to seven million cubic metres. So, what can we make of Premier Clark’s so-called first priority?

Forest-dependent communities in B.C. deserve better than Premier Clark’s empty words.

Bruce Ralston, MLA

NDP International Trades spokesperson

Premier’s top priority appears to be ignored

After 20 years of representing British Columbia coastal First Nations to negotiate what United

States-directed activists labeled the Great Bear Rainforest agreement, a weary Dallas Smith expressed his relief and frustration.

At a ceremony to sign the final agreement in Vancouver last week, Smith, president of the Nanwakolas Council of remote Central Coast communities like Bella Bella, joked that he’s finally out of a job.

Then he got serious. “My communities still aren’t better places to live yet.”

But the land-use agreement with the province and forest companies over a vast coastal area up to the Alaska border means the years ahead will be better.

Smith said when he started it was like being caught in a divorce between the B.C. forest industry and international environmental groups. Dutch-based Greenpeace, its California offshoot ForestEthics and others moved on from their Clayoquot Sound battle to the B.C. coast, looking to continue the blockades against logging.

“It’s the First Nations of the Coast who stood up and said ‘no, this is how it’s going to work’,” Smith said.

How it’s going to work is that logging will continue on 550,000 hectares of coastal forest, with a greater share for First Nations, and with 85 per cent of the region preserved after a century of logging that began with sailing ships.

Aside from a few diehards who are either paid to protest or can’t get past issuing demands, B.C. aboriginal people have grown tired of being used as props in global de-marketing campaigns directed from San Francisco or Amsterdam.

The protesters’ tactic of organizing customer boycotts that damage far-away economies might be good for international fundraising, but it’s bad for poor people.

Formally begun 10 years ago – with $30 million from Ottawa, $30 million from B.C. and $60 million from a group of wealthy U.S. family foundations with

a larger anti-development agenda – the land-use plan remains under attack.

Among the many protest outfits is Pacific Wild, which has specialized in Great Bear Rainforest campaigns and now needs a new enemy. Their credibility was

demonstrated recently when potty-mouthed U.S. pop star Miley Cyrus decided to speak out against B.C.’s wolf kill.

Typical of celebrities, Cyrus had no idea about the struggle to preserve dwindling herds of mountain caribou. She barely knows where B.C. is, a fact made plain when Pacific Wild toured her around the North Coast, far from the Kootenay and South Peace regions where the wolves in question actually roam.

Cyrus’s handlers spoon-fed video and statements to urban media, who were so anxious to exploit her global popularity that they played down the fact she was at the wrong end of the province spouting nonsense.

After periodically attacking their own

B.C. agreement as inadequate, Greenpeace and ForestEthics have moved on to what they call the “boreal forest,” which we like to call northern Canada. The same bully tactics with forest products customers and producers have been featured.

This time, a Quebec company that signed an accord in 2010 is suing Greenpeace for “defamation, malicious falsehood and intentional interference in economic relations.”

Aboriginal companies on the B.C. coast will continue to log, including areas of old-growth forest and secondary growth. They will continue to export logs as economics dictate. They will continue to harvest animals, including grizzly bears.

And, I expect, they will continue to be subjected to attempts to supervise and direct them by members of urban society’s new religion, environmentalism.

The leaders of this movement don’t like peace. It’s bad for their business.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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To the editor:The 108 Mile Ranch waterworks

referendum vote will be held on Feb. 27 at the 108 Community Hall.

Property owners will be voting to borrow several million dollars to connect the diminishing north shore aquifer to the present water system and install a manganese treatment (removal) plant.

The north shore aquifer level

has been decreasing for years and is monitored by the Ministry of Environment.

It is deeper and much smaller than the 108 aquifer. There is a con-nection between the two aquifers, which will allow our existing water supply to drain into the north shore aquifer if a large pump reduces the hydraulic pressure.

The Cariboo Regional District

(CRD) chemistry analysis of the existing 108 water lists the manga-nese quality at 0.386 mg/L, which is far below what we require to main-tain good health. (Total dissolved solids is 748 mg/L.)

The unused Sepa well is also well below and could be utilized.

The north shore aquifer well may negatively impact the 108 aquifer (and also 108 Lake).

The manganese removal plant is not required due to the 0.386 mg/L quantity. My opinion is the CRD water project is a waste of taxpay-ers’ dollars

Jim Gellein108 Mile Ranch

Editor’s note: The referendum question asks to borrow up to $2 million.

108 Mile Ranch water project not needed


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I’m not worried about it. For one thing, we don’t have the right mosquitoes up here to transmit it.

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No. I have no intention of having kids anytime soon.

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No. I think it’s a big hoax.

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WILLIAMS LAKE - A bottle-collecting program aimed at helping adults with intellectual disabilities has been pilfered by thieves in recent weeks.

People have been stealing bottles from local transfer stations where residents have donated bot-tles to the Williams Lake Association Community Living, said 150 Mile House Transfer Station atten-dant Rick Roy.

When Roy arrived for work Monday morning he could see a trail of footprints leading from the station where thieves had gone into the locked compound and taken bags of bottles from inside .

Tammy Fisher is the manager of community living’s employment program and said 12 to 15 people benefit from the bottle collecting. The program has been in place for a number of years and is growing, she said.

“We collect throughout the whole community, including the transfer stations,” Fisher said. “The community has been great and many business own-ers support us very generously.”

On average the program receives $500 to $1,000 a month from collecting the bottles.

Landfill may be closing this summerASHCROFT - Metro Vancouver has been send-

ing out mixed messages lately regarding the Cache Creek Landfill, announcing that it would be send-ing 50,000 tonnes more this year than it had originally planned while publically acknowleging that it was rethinking the idea of incinerators. Closure of the landfill was set years ago for mid-summer of this year, but that deadline was moved to December as the waste continued to flow from the Lower Mainland.

Just after announcing that it looked like the land-fill would be accepting waste until the end of the year, Cache Creek’s mayor says it looks like closure is once again scheduled for mid-summer.

Mayor John Ranta said he was notified on Friday by Wastech that MV appeared unwilling to spend any money for the landfill in 2017 “and that to close the landfill by then we may need to stop accepting waste earlier to allow for landfill closure activities,” he said.


February 18, 2016 11am- 2pm

OPEN HOUSEThe South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce

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As per section 208 of the Community Charter, Notice is hereby given that Parcel Tax Rolls are now available for inspection at the Cariboo Regional District offices Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, as follows:

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Owners of property located in parcel tax areas may request that the roll be amended, in relation to their own property, on one or more of the following grounds: • there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the assessment roll; • there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; • there is an error or omission respecting the taxable frontage of a parcel; and • an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

Requests for amendments must be made in writing to Scott Reid, Chief Financial Officer, at the Cariboo Regional District, Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, on or before February 25, 2016 at 4:30 pm.

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100 Mile House RCMP responded to 71

complaints and calls for service during the past two weeks. Some high-lights are attached.

Two-vehicle incidentOn Feb. 2, 100 Mile

House RCMP respond-ed to a motor vehicle

incident (MVI) involv-ing two vehicles on Horse Lake Road near Cedar Avenue.

The driver of a Ford Focus was attempt-ing to turn into the Exeter Medical Clinic across the west-bound

lane. The driver turned quickly in front of a Ford pick-up truck, the driver of which was unable to avoid the col-lision.

There were no inju-ries. The investigation into this collision is continuing.

False alarmsThere were also sev-

eral false alarm calls, shoplifting and driving complaints during the past week.

OF THE SOUTH CARIBOO1-800-222-TIPS

Mailbox mischiefSometime between

mid-afternoon on Feb. 3 and 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 4, the Canada Post mailboxes at Highway 24 and Highway 97 were vandalized by being shot with a fire-arm of unknown type.

100 Mile House RCMP are looking for public assistance with any information that could identify a pos-sible suspect for this mischief.

Smashed windowSometime overnight

on Feb. 4, a window was broken at a busi-ness in the 400 block of Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House.

If you have any information on these or any other crimes in the 100 Mile House area, call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also contact www.bccrimestoppers.com.

Your identity will remain unknown. Should your informa-tion lead to the arrest of the responsible party, Crime Stoppers will pay cash for the TIP.

RCMP dealt with MVI, false alarms, shoplifting and driving complaints

Policereport

A woman from Williams Lake died following a motor vehicle incident (MVI) on Highway 97 north of 100 Mile House on Feb 3.

According to the 100 Mile House RCMP, she was the lone occupant in the vehicle that had gone off the roadway and came to a rest on its roof near 109 Mile at around 5 p.m.

The roadway was

reduced to single-lane alternating traffic.

Police do not consid-er alcohol or drugs to be a factor in the colli-sion. The roads were icy with compact snow at the time.

The investigation into this MVI is continuing and the name of the vic-tim is not being released at this time.

The BC Coroner Service was engaged and attended the scene.

Woman dies in crash


In conjunction with its annual general meet-ing on Feb. 13, the South Cariboo Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre (Ag Centre) is holding a trade show that runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It’s open to members of the public, and will give people a chance to meet with local produc-ers and find out more about food security in the region.

The 1996 World Food Summit defined food security as “when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.”

Lisa De Paoli, South Cariboo Food Security Committee (SCFSC) chair, says a draft of the group’s recent Food Action Plan will be available for people to comment on.

“The plan is a step forward in achieving

food security in the South Cariboo. How do we get to that?”

She notes many peo-ple are accessing food that isn’t nutritious or healthy, or they are not able to get food from their culture that they’re used to. That’s why the event organizers are seeking more communi-ty input on the initiative

“We want to get feedback on the plan, which will then be ana-lyzed and finalized, so it can get presented to the joint committee meeting of the Cariboo Regional District [south end directors] and the District of 100 Mile House this spring. Then we can start to work on implementing it.”

The trade show will also feature a silent auc-tion, items for purchase and presentations. Lunch will be available to pur-chase, while entry to the event – which welcomes children – is free.

“There’ll be people to talk to and get advice

from; everything from planting your garden to setting up your own entrepreneurial oppor-tunity. There will be a wealth of people there with expertise in dif-ferent areas that will be happy to share that expertise.”

There are a few places left at the trade show for local food producers who would like to par-ticipate. Call De Paoli at 250-395-5155, or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

The event will take place at the Valley Room and the Ag Centre. There will be tours of the Ag Centre, which De Paoli says is available for rent to local businesses and organizations that need workspace.

“It’s a wonderful net-working opportunity. You have entrepreneur-ial people talking to each other who make more things happen.”

The AGM will take place from 3 to 6 p.m.,

and a private members’ party will follow. RSVP if you plan to attend.

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Having overcome years of adversity, a local student is now clearing hurdles in her pursuit of a career with purpose.

Katelyn Cleave, 17, was recently accepted to the Youth RCMP Academy in Kamloops this spring after passing written and physical fit-ness requirements, and she’s set to study crimi-nal justice at Thompson Rivers University in the fall after she graduates.

The Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School student grew up with rather scary and complicated health issues. She suffered fainting spells starting in Grade 8 and made several stays in B.C. Children’s Hospital. A rare migraine condi-tion, which took years to diagnosis, kept her from strenuous physical activity.

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100 Mile Performing Arts Society is spon-soring its first “Play Development Session” at the Community Employment Services building (Horton Ventures), 808 Alpine Ave., on Feb. 20 from 1

to 4 p.m.Performing Arts

spokesperson Kathy Wolczuk says the event is going to be an infor-mal brainstorming event.

“We are inviting the public and all interested parties to come out and talk about plays.”

She says the session is for people who have an idea for a play they would like to bring for-ward.

“Bring the script or a synopsis of the play and let’s talk about it. Bring a title and we’ll look it up.”

Wolczuk adds they

would like to receive feedback on plays the society has done in the past, and a feeling about whether it’s doing enough plays.

“What are your thoughts as to what types of plays our community is most interested in seeing?”

She notes they are looking for people who are interested in get-ting involved with the society in some capacity – even in a small way.

“This is not meant to be a formal Pitch-a-Play, where you, as a potential director, bring your play to the

Society, with the inten-tion of our sponsorship for the upcoming sea-son – that would be an entirely different event,” Wolczuk explains.

“For this session, we want to gather as many ideas as people want to talk about, without any expectations or deci-sions made at this time.”

There will be two short sessions, with a light refreshment break midway through. There is no charge to attend.

Folks who would like more information about the event can call Wolczuk at 250-395-8836.

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The 100 Mile House Performing Arts Society is hosting its first “Play Development Session” on Feb. 20. The local community theatre group is looking for feedback and play ideas for the upcoming season.

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Members of the Horse Lake Quilters Guild gave quilts to area veterans at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile House on Jan. 23.

It was part of the Quilts of Valour Canada (QOVC) initia-tive, which the guild first heard about in 2006.

In the past, the guild has sent quilts to communities, such as Burnaby and the Okanagan, to be distributed, but members are

always pleased to be able to make presentations locally.

Guild member Marilynne Brager says the veterans were very excited to receive the quilts.

“There’s something very nice about having a quilt,” she says, adding the veterans, who were able to choose from a selection of quilts, chose very brightly coloured, scrappy, old-fashioned-looking ones.

So far, the guild has given out close to 250 quilts, and the QOVC has distributed more than

6,000 quilts since its inception.The quilts are available to

veterans and their families; all anyone has to do is request one. Residents of the 100 Mile House area who would like to request a quilt can contact Brager at 250-395-4778.

She says many of the guild members were inspired to par-ticipate because they have family or friends who’ve served in the military.

“We have a lot of respect for those who’ve served. It’s very dear to all our hearts.”

Veterans Marty Davidson, left, Keith Booth, William Maitland, Mel Mitchell, Barry Powers, Carol Allaire, Sandro Tucciaroni and Laurie Duff, accepting for Paul Street’s family, received Quilts of Valour from the Horse Lake Quilters Guild at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile House on Jan. 23. The guild has presented 33 of these beautiful pieces of work at the 100 Mile Legion over the years.

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Quilts given to area veterans


The South Cariboo Health Foundation’s (SCHF) Starry Nights fundraiser, which began in November and ran until the end of January, was an overwhelm-ing success, says SCHF public relations director Brenda Devine.

The group’s goal had been to raise $20,000 for an electric imaging trauma stretcher. When the funds were totalled up, Devine says more than $50,000 had been raised – more than dou-ble last year’s amount.

“We did extremely well; the campaign was very successful. We had a lot more donors than last year and a lot of new donors.”

Devine says the annual campaign is really catching on, and every year people look forward to it.

“It’s a real community initiative, and this year people really got behind the imaging stretcher.”

The bed has been purchased and is now ready for use at the 100 Mile District General Hospital.

Devine says the rest of the money raised will be used to purchase items on the “wish list” for the hospital, and will also help support the new urology clinic.

“People ask me, before they donate, if I can say that the money will be kept in 100 Mile. I reply that 100 per cent of the funds raised stay here. It’s the reason why the foundation was started in 2002. People realize they participated in something that got purchased for here, she says, adding it’s a nice feeling that they can see what they purchased.

“What we campaigned for has been done and purchased. Now, it’s on to the next thing.”


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Elke Baechmann paints Jayden Bucknell’s face in the foyer of the South Cariboo Rec. Centre during the family skate on Family Day (Feb. 8). Admittance to the family skate was by donation to local Kindergym pro-gram, and more than 80 people attended and donated $270.75.

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Devine: fundraiser more than doubles

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Campaign a huge success

The Vagina Monologues

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The South Cariboo Health Foundation’s (SCHF) Starry Nights fundraiser was a huge success, raising more than $50,000. Here: SCHF members, 100 Mile District General Hospital physicians and staff pose with the electric imaging trauma stretcher, which was purchased with a portion of the money raised.

Chris Nickless photo


Although the name of the group of Daddy and Me, childcare resource and referral consultant Kirsteen Wilson says the program is designed for any male care-giver looking after children who are six years old and younger.

“The target is dads, but it could be an uncle, grand-father, or other caregiver – whoever is the daddy figure in a child’s life.”

The program, run by the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC), takes place on the last Friday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Until recently the

group has been meeting at the CFEC office, but it has now switched to the gymnasium at 100 Mile House Elementary School.

“There’s more room there for the children to run around,” says

Wilson.Those who

attend the ses-sions have been very supportive of the move to the new venue, she adds. “They appreciate hav-ing the play space.”

Noting there are many groups that focus on the moms, Wilson says it’s important for fathers and other male caregiv-ers to have opportunities as well

“A group like this is a great way for them to bond, and to encourage

fathers to take part in child-rearing. It’s impor-tant for them to form attachments.”

Each session features games, activities, story time, snacks, and more.

“I think fathers enjoy

it. It’s a chance for them to hang out and play with their children.”

It also gives them an opportunity to get out while giving mom some time off, she adds.

The Daddy and Me

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Wilson says she hopes for a good turnout at the

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There won’t be a ses-sion in March because of Easter holiday, but there will be sessions on April 29 and May 27. There

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On Feb. 20, the Forest Grove ’94 Lions Club will be hosting its Second Annual Funspiel since the curling rink reopened (4487 Eagle Creek Rd.). Starting time to be advised and prizes will be awarded.

Dinner is included in the registration fee for members of the curl-ing teams; the cost for non-participants is $10. Food and refresh-ments will be available throughout the day.

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Larson fundraiserA dinner and dance is

scheduled to take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 261-Forest Grove, on Feb. 27, benefitting Dwaine Larson.

A minimum contri-bution of $25 per person will pay for a roast beef supper with all the trimmings, including desserts between 5 and 7 p.m.

Early arrivals will be able to purchase 50/50 tickets and attend the

weekly meat draw start-ing at 4 p.m.

Mark Allan will start playing at 8 p.m. and everyone is welcome to join in the fun by dona-tion.

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in 100 Mile House at Larsen’s Truck Services Ltd. (250-395-3733) and in Forest Grove at Karin’s Hair Care (250-397-2626) as well as the Legion (250-397-2455).

Valentine’s dinnerThe second, fully

catered, annual Valentine’s Dinner & Dance is taking place on Feb. 13, at the Forest Grove Community Hall.

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For tickets ($25) and information, contact Wendy Clarke at 250-706-4177.


• Feb. 12-March 5 – Parkside Art Gallery is presenting A Walk Through Recycled Trees, featuring Welsh Love Spoons by Robert Roberts and Leave Carvings by Dessie Marshall. An opening reception is scheduled for Feb. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

• Feb. 13 – Registration for the Festival of Arts’ adjudicated April festival will be held at Parkside Art Galley at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Information, the syllabus and entry forms are available online at: www.100milefestivalofthearts.ca. Students of all ages are invited to enter in speech arts, vocal, instrumental and piano.

• Feb. 13 – The 16th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert will be held at Martin Exeter Hall, with two shows: 2 and 7 p.m., featuring Alan Moberg, Bernadette Ducharme, Wesley Hardisty and Frank Gleeson. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Work n Play, PMT Chartered Accountants and 100 Mile Feed and Ranch Supply.

• Feb. 13 – There will be a Valentine Dinner and Dance at the Forest Grove Community Hall. Dinner catered by Two Sisters. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6 – live music and door prize. Tickets are $25 a piece and need to be purchased by Feb. 10, and are available at the Legion or Forest Grove Building Supplies. After 8:30 p.m. dance only tickets are $5 and available by calling 250-706-4177.

• Feb. 13 – The Fishing Highway Tourist Association is hosting its inaugural Ice Fishing Derby on Sheridan Lake from 8 a.m. to noon. First prize – $1,000; second – $300; and third – $200. Tickets are $10 each; family pass, $20 (two adults and children 16 year and under). Tickets are available on site Feb. 13 or from Wildmans Outdoor Store & Restaurant, Bridge Lake Store, Country Pedlar and Sheridan Market. Location: turn off Highway 24 onto West Sheridan Lake Road and follow the signs.

• Feb. 16 – Ready, Set, Learn is scheduled for Horse Lake Elementary School from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Parents and caregivers of children five years and under are invited to the free Service Provider Fun Fair. Meet community service providers; learn about community resources; play, read stories and sing songs; enjoy snacks and take home a free book. Information: call Shelly at 250-395-9303.

• Feb. 19 – The Solid Rock Café at The Rock Youth Centre, 4940 Telqua Dr. 108 Mile Ranch (on the church grounds) is hosting live music performances – country, bluegrass, gospel, etc. There is a great atmosphere and free admission. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and music starts at 7. Information: Pat Melanson at 250-395-3846.

• Feb. 20 – 100 Mile Performing Arts Society is sponsoring its first “Play Development Session” at the Community Employment Services build-ing (Horton Ventures), 808 Alpine Ave., from 1 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to the brain-storming session regarding plays.

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The long fruitless grind of the 2015-16 Central Interior Hockey League season has come to an end for the Lac la Hache Tomahawks.

The local senior men's hockey club was eliminated by the Quesnel Kangaroos in the first round of the East Division playoffs, 9-5 on Jan. 30 and 6-5 in overtime on Jan. 23.

While the team had a full squad and was competitive in their post-season losses, the regular season was defi-nitely a struggle for the winless Tomahawks, says goalie Willie Sellars.

“It was a tough sea-son because of low fan

attendance and also a lack of player com-mitment,” says Sellars,

whose 580 saves was by far the most of any goalie in the CIHL this

season. “We will be rethink-

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year because of the low attendance numbers showing up at Lac La

Hache and the player commitment over the course of the long sea-son. Our core group has been great, play-offs were great, but through the season we really struggled to ice a competitive team every game.”

Team captain Robin Gilbert led the Tomahawks in points with 16. Wilfred Robbins and Ryan Conlin had 10 each.

The organization is always looking for volunteers and players from the area, Sellars adds. Anyone look-ing to play competitive hockey can email him at [email protected].


Sports

The 100 Mile House Free Press atom hockey team fin-ished second place at a tournament in Quesnel Feb. 6-7. In the finals against Quesnel Red, the local squad was edged 4-3. Lucas Zucchelli, Cameron Scott and Vanessa Betchart found the back of the net. Megan Holyk and Kurtis Porter tallied assists.

The inaugural Ice Fishing Derby on Sheridan Lake goes Feb. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon.The Fishing Highway 24 Tourist Association is hosting the event. First prize is $1,000 cash.Tickets are $10 each; a family pass is $20. Tickets are available at Wildmans Outdoor Store & Restaurant, the Bridge Lake Store/Country Pedlar, and the Sheridan Market.

The Lac La Hache Curling Club is hosting its annual Funspiel on Feb. 27 at the 100 Mile House Curling Rink.Anyone interested in participating can reg-ister their own team or individuals.Contact Hetty Wright at 250-396-4253 by 8 p.m. on Feb. 20 to sign up for some fun curling action.

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bytesFASTPost season picture shaping up


No more pretending, the real thing is on the horizon for the 100 Mile House Wranglers. After all, as the always quotable coach Dale Hladun likes to suggest, “it's all practice to the playoffs”.

The Wranglers won two of three games last weekend and have three road games and one last home stand in the coming weeks against division opponents to bring their 2015-16 regular season run to an end in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

The local club is primed for its third post season in its three-year history. Trailing the Kamloops Storm by one point for top spot in the Doug Birks Division, they're pretty much a lock for (at least) a second place finish. While third place is an (unlikely) option if the Chase Heat, seven points behind them, put on a real show in their remaining five games, and the Wranglers really falter in their final four.

The Revelstoke Grizzlies have fourth locked up; the Sicamous Eagles are already eliminated from the post season.

The Wranglers had a shot at keeping the top spot when they hosted the Storm on Feb. 8. The Storm weathered the Wranglers' three-goal push in the third period though, and held on for the 4-3 win. Brady Ward, Brett Harris and Cole Zimmerman scored power play goals in the final frame for 100 Mile.

Michael Lynch, Zimmerman, Tyler Povelofskie, Ryan Friesen and Stephen Egan tallied assists.

Gaven Crites photo Wranglers defenceman Jaydon Gilding, right, went up against Kelowna defenceman Kyle Laird in a battle for the puck in the corner during the local Junior B hockey club's 5-1 win at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in 100 Mile House on Feb. 5.

Tomahawks hope for next season turnaround

Monika Paterson photoLac la Hache Tomahawks goalie Willie Sellars says the organization has to figure out ways of boosting attendance numbers and getting more commitment from players next season.

Jordan Low signs with Wranglers, adding size,

skill and leadership

Continued on A20

ATOM WRANGLERSThe Sunrise Ford Atom Development Wranglers played a tournament in Chilliwack, Jan. 29-31.Corey Harding, Braiden Beharrell, Easton Mills, Nolan Duff and Kyle Harding won MVP awards.Trey Pacheco Mathew Keller and Gibson Fast won Hear and Hustler awards.


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Gaven Crites photoEagles forward Lukas Waldner pushed the ball up the floor on a fast break during an exhibition game against Mount Currie on Feb. 2. Following the play are Patrick Walker, middle, and Riley “Buttercup” Jones. The Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School boys basketball team won 79-26 on their home floor in 100 Mile House.

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Zimmerman won star of the game.

Hladun considers the late surge against the mighty Storm a bright spot of sorts.

“I think I'm a hap-pier coach than the Kamloops coach [Ed Patterson] because they almost blew a lead and we almost came back. I think it added another dimension to us to show we could push back.”

The Wranglers burnt the Chase Heat, 3-2, in Chase on Feb. 6 and grounded the Kelowna Rockets, 5-1, in 100 Mile House on Feb. 5. Nick McCabe won star of the game in 100 Mile House and Michael Lynch won star of the game in Chase.

With Tate Page, Kolby Page, Justin Bond and Josh Odelein out of the lineup, Lynch

and Austin Turner have stepped in to become a “pretty powerful” com-bination as two-way players, to help shore up the defence, says Hladun.

Another significant addition made to the backend was the sign-ing of Prince George defenceman Jordan Low on Feb. 9. The 19-year-old helped anchor the Wranglers' blue line during the 2013-14 season before moving up to Junior A in the British Columbia Hockey League for two seasons with the Nanaimo Clippers. He stepped away from the team after eight games this season in pursuit of off-ice business oppor-tunities and schooling. While Low won't be playing every game for 100 Mile, getting him in the lineup once every three or four games

will help the team, says Hladun.

“He'll bring in leader-ship and skill and size.”

Looking ahead, the Wranglers head to Sicamous on Feb. 12, Revelstoke on Feb. 13, and Kamloops on Feb. 19. Their final game of the regular season is at home against Chase on Feb. 20.

“Every game mat-ters,” says Hladun. “Even Sicamous played Kamloops strong the last couple of games. I think all four games are going to be play-off-ish. They're very important to us. And same for Kamloops. I think Chase might have to hope for more mathematics for them to get into second place or even first. I sense they'll be third. It's still a battle between us and Kamloops for first place.”

From A19

Two 100 Mile House peewee hockey teams – the A&M Towing Wreckers and the Norbord Lumberjacks – have advanced to the second round of the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association playoffs.

The Wreckers beat Merritt 7-1 in the first game of the sec-ond round in 100 Mile House on Feb. 7, after finishing third place in the regular season. They won a first round, best-of-three playoff series, against a sixth place Lillooet team, Jan. 29-31.

Against Merritt, the players really stepped up with an outstanding game, says team man-ager Corinne Moore.

“While offensive effort shows itself on the scoresheet, the defensive game was truly outstanding with great efforts from every skater on the ice. Virgil Kennedy stepped out of his usual strong offensive role to cover Merritt's number one scorer, who was held to just one assist this game. We got the first

goal and never looked back. Merritt played well but just had no answer to some strong forechecking and strong defensive play.”

Kyson Hopson notched four goals, while Jackson Hooper added a pair and Mat Wilden added one. Marshall Heit, Colby Glen, Jaci Gilbert, Leandro Lang and Hopson tallied assists.

The series continues in Merritt on Feb. 13.

The Lumberjacks fin-ished fifth in the regular season and upset a third place Lillooet squad in a best-of-three first round, Jan. 30-31.

The Lumberjacks now meet first place Clearwater in the semi finals.

The Lumberjacks edged Lillooet, 3-1, in Lac la Hache on Jan. 30 and 5-2 in Lillooet on Jan. 31.

Bradley Bissat, Tyler Guimond and Julian Zucchelli scored for 100 Mile House in Lac la Hache. Logan Worthington, Martin Stillas and Jadyn Monical assisted on the goals.

In Lillooet on Jan. 31, Monical and Zucchelli each notched a pair

of goals while Shayne Sutton scored the first of the game. Dana

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Peewee teams advance

Gaven Crites photoGoalie Kade Livingston anchored a strong defensive performance by the A&M Towing Wreckers in 100 Mile House on Feb. 7. The local peewee team beat Merritt, 7-1, in Game 1 of a second round playoff series.

Thursday, February 115:30pm-6:00pm MINI-WRANGLERS – Tim Hortons Timbits Level 1, 2 & 36:00pm-7:00pm HOCKEY 3 & 4 – Canadian 2 for 1 & Central GM (P)7:15pm-8:15pm MIDGET HOUSE/BANTAM HOUSE – Home Hardware & FG Legion 261 (P)

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Monday, February 155:45pm-6:45pm ATOM HOUSE – 100 Mile Free Press (P)7:00pm-8:00pm PEEWEE HOUSE – Norbord & A&M Towing (P)8:15pm-9:15pm BANTAM HOUSE – Forest Grove Legion 261 (P)

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100 Mile House Wranglers, like Junior hockey players everywhere, bene t from high-intensity off-ice tness programs and exercises, such as doing spin classes together at Action Fitness in 100 Mile House.

Fitness a big piece of hockey puzzleWranglers players train regularly at Action Fitness in 100 Mile.

On these days the 100 Mile House Wranglers trade in their skates and hockey gear for running shoes and shorts. Depending on their schedule, the local Junior B hockey club is in the gym at least a couple of times each week together as a team throughout the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season. At this level of hockey, and beyond, off-ice training goes hand-in-hand with on-ice success. Coach Dale Hladun took some time on one of those recent days in the gym to talk about the importance of tness for his players, and the dedication to their craft that’s needed if young athletes want to succeed now and move on to the next level later. Inside Action Fitness in 100 Mile House fast-tempo music is blaring while a dozen Wranglers peddle in two rows of stationary bikes and another half dozen move nearby through a circuit of exercises for strength and balance, sharing laughs and breaking sweats. Off-ice training like this is not just for athletes at the super elite level, says Hladun. It’s pretty much what’s to be expected across all journeyman levels of hockey. “There is so much opportunity ahead for these kids, whether it’s Junior A, Western Hockey League, college or minor pro. You’ve got to be committed to that. And even if they play Junior B or major midget, you’re in [ tness] programs now. You don’t just

walk into the rink if you want to play at a high level.”Even before the season starts players need to come to main camp in shape, otherwise they lose their spot. Some guys get that, and

some guys don’t, the coach says. The successful ones know what it takes.“I believe an athlete, if you want a career, you have to embrace it. We can tell you, ‘here are the pieces to the puzzle’. But you have to put it together.”Looking around the busy gym, Hladun is quick to credit the staff at Action Fitness for going above and beyond in their dedication to helping the team. “They’re not just ‘the gym’,” he says. “They’re Wrangler

fans, and they want the kids to do better for the town. They are as hungry as anybody. It’s awesome. It’s a great environment.” Being a good athlete however goes beyond just

being strong and fast, according to the longtime hockey coach. There are different pieces to the puzzle as well. As a piece of advice for younger players in the peewee or bantam divisions, Haldun says: “If you’re putting in the effort of just being a good teammate when you’re young. If you’re showing up on time and you’re listening to your coaches and supporting your friends – that’s perfect.”

Thank YouThe 100 Mile Cruzers Car Club

would like to thank the following businesses for their donated giftsthat helped to make our year-end

dinner such a success:South Cariboo MotorsportsArt & Phyliss Greenlees100 Mile ChevronRegency ChryslerLordco Auto PartsA&W CIBCRBC

Napa (Exeter Parts)Sheree’s Shirt ShackYummer’s En RouteExeter Truck & Car WashTimber MartTim HortonsBig O TireTasco Supply

A big Thank You to Greg Sehn at Smitty’s who put on a wonderful banquet

By Mark McMillanAs always, tickets are

selling fast, but things are a little different this year.

In many past years, we have seen the 7 p.m. evening show sell out faster than the 2 p.m. matinee.

Well, I guess people have now fig-ured out that both shows are the same and it doesn’t matter which one you go to – they’ll both be great. The matinee show is almost sold out.

Some prefer the matinee to make travel easier, but on the other hand, there are a lot of folks who like a good glass of wine or a beer with a nice relaxing meal in a local restau-rant before they head in to watch the evening show.

Either way though, on Feb. 13, in Martin Exeter Hall, folks will be able to sit back and enjoy another awesome show of cowboy enter-tainment.

The one and only Frank Gleeson will be on the stage, so you might consider a hankie or a Kleenex to keep the

tears of laughter under control.

Alan Moberg and Wesley Hardisty will do one set each. Wesley will play some boot stompin’ good old-fashioned fid-dle tunes and Alan will sing his crowd favou-rites, like the theme song for the Williams

Lake Stampede. They’ll then join together to close out the last set as a duo.

B e r n a d e t t e Ducharme from Horsefly will make her first appearance at the 100 Mile

House Cowboy Concert and we’re looking for-ward to hearing her. She will be singing songs written by a couple of different cowboy poets who we all know from past concerts – Mag Mawhinney and Bruce Rolph.

Tickets are $15 per person and are available at PMT Chartered Professional Accountants, 100 Mile Feed and Ranch, and Work n Play.

If you would like fur-ther information, call 1-888-763-2221.

Mark McMillan is the key organizer of the annual Cowboy Concert.

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Community events listed must be of a non-profit nature and will be published free of charge one week prior to the event. Deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. Events for the online calendar can be submitted to the calendar feature on the home page at www.100milefreepress.net. However, online calendar submissions are not automatically picked up for the Free Press.

100 MILE Everyone is invited

to a Public Open House at the Council Chambers on Feb. 10 to see the proposed Draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, which will provide the blueprint for the District of 100 Mile House and its residents moving into the future. Presentations will be

made at 4, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Information: visit website at www.100milehouse.com or contact District planner Joanne Doddridge at 250-395-2434 or [email protected].

100 MILE The South Cariboo

Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre (SCACEC) is hosting I Love My Food and a public forum on the Community Food Assessment at the Valley Room and the SCACEC (at The Lodge behind the Red Rock Grill) on Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All concerned members of the public are urged to attend and to provide input. There’s no admission charge and children are welcome.

100 MILE The next

Parkinson’s Support Group meeting will be held in the Multi-purpose Room of the South Cariboo Health Centre, 555 Birch Ave., (behind 100 Mile District General Hospital), on Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Information: Philip at 250-395-3925.

WILLIAMS LAKE The Cariboo

Chilcotin Coast Invasive Plant Committee is hosting its annual Regional Strategic Planning Session to prioritize local invasive plant species in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region on Feb. 24 at the Cariboo Regional District office in Williams Lake at 9:30

a.m. This meeting is open to the public. Visit www.cccipc.ca for more information. RSVP for lunch by Feb. 19 to [email protected], or call 250-855-WEED (9333).

100 MILE The canteen at

the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile House is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. There is pool and poker on Thursdays. For information, call 250-395-2511.

LAC LA HACHE StrongStart at Lac

la Hache Elementary School is free, so

drop in and play with Jennifer Jones when the school is in session. All families with children up to age five are welcome on Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon (located in the school – across from the public library). For information, call the school at 250-396-7230 or text Jennifer at 250-318-8486.

100 MILE Weight Awareness

Incentive Team (WAIT) meet Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at 555 Cedar Ave. in the Canadian Mental Health Building (small building in front of ambulance bays). Information: Sue at 250-395-1981 or

Lorraine at 250-791-5520.

LAC LA HACHE The Lac la Hache

Community Club monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the community hall. Bingo is every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Membership is $5 per year. Information: Judy at 250-396-7298.

WATCH LAKE The Watch

Lake/Green Lake Community Association meets the third Monday of every month at the Watch Lake Community

Hall. Social at 7 p.m.; meetings commence at 7:30. Information or to book the hall: Tanya Richards at 250-456-7783.

100 MILE The Women in

Focus Photography Club meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month at the 100 Mile House Branch Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group is open to all skill levels.

INTERLAKES The Carpet

Bowlers meet every Tuesday at the Interlakes Community Centre. Cost is $3 a week. Information: call Rose at 250-593-2344.


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Visit schoolsMeet community service providersLearn about community resources

Play, Play, Play!Read stories and sing songs

Enjoy great snacksTake home a free book

• Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Horse Lake Elementary: 9:30-11:00• Thursday, Feb. 18 – Kindergym: 9:45-11:45• Wednesday, Feb. 24 – Lac la Hache Elementary: 9:30-11:00• Thursday, Feb. 25 – Mile 108 Elementary: 9:30-11:00• Bridge Lake - To be determined at a later date

Hired Equipment Registration

The Cariboo District of the Ministry of Transportation is creating its lists of registered Equipment for Hire for the fiscal year 2016/2017, which begins April 1, 2016.

All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Williams Lake will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail.

Any individuals or companies not registered in 2015, but wishing to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability insurance, or up-to-date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016. Late registrations will be accepted, but will be put at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment, or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

To have equipment registration forms mailed, faxed or e-mailed to you,please contact the local District Office in Williams Lake at

640 Borland Street, Suite 301, Williams Lake, British Columbia, V2G 4T1,by e-mail at [email protected],

by phone at 250 398-4510 or by fax at 250 398-4454.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies.

The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation at BC Hydro facilities to maintain safe and reliable

operations which support the delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British

Columbia where BC Hydro has operational or planned facilities such as electrical substations, generation

switchyards, generating sites, communication sites, storage sites, administrative buildings, or land owned

or leased for future facilities.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021.

Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical

(manual brushing, girdling, hand-pulling, hedge trimming, mowing, pruning, weed trimming or tree removal),

cultural (gravel/hard surfacing, planting ground cover), biological (release of parasitic insects to control noxious

and invasive plants) or chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods.

The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include:

acetic acid – Ecoclear, Munger’s Hort Vinegar or equivalent,

aminocyclopyrachlor and chlorsulfuron – Truvist or equivalent

aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent

aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent

aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent

aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent

aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent

Chlorsulfuron – Telar or equivalent

Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent

clopyralid – Lontrel, Transline or equivalent or equivalent

dicamba – Vanquish, Banvel or equivalent

dichlorprop-P and 2,4-D – Estaprop XT or equivalent

diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive or equivalent

diuron – Karmex, Diurex 80 WDG or equivalent

flumioxazin – Payload or equivalent

glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent

imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent

indaziflam – Esplanade or equivalent

metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent

picloram – Tordon 22k, Tordon 101 or equivalent

picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent

triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent

Trifluralin – BioBarriere, Treflan or equivalent

2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent

Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with a herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as:

nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and

ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents.

The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: soil applied techniques (backpack sprayer, powerhose

or fixed boom sprayer), cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar, mechanized foliar (fixed nozzle, boom directed

nozzle, wick sprayer), and injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques.

A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforfacilities.

Alternatively, it is available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon;

18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George.

BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8.

Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or [email protected] for

more information.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the

pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days

of the publication notice.

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The 100 Mile House BC Power Pioneers are looking for applications for its annual Community Service Awards.

Twenty awards of $1,000 each are given each year to students around the province who have dedicated a significant amount of time and energy to volunteering in their communities.

Retired BC Hydro employee Mike Bachman, a member of the 100 Mile Power Pioneers, says student activities run the gamut from working for the SPCA to volunteering at the seniors centre. Last year’s winner from the region was 100 Mile House student Madisson Montgomery.

“In 2014, there weren’t enough applicants for us to give the award, but last year, we had five or six applicants,” says Bachman.

He adds the more information students can give in their applications, the better.

“Some kids gave us one page, others gave four or five and really elaborated, which gives us a better feel for the person.”

Each application is scored and whoever has the highest score receives the award, he explains.

Applications for the Community Service Awards are being accepted until March 31, and are open to high school students throughout the region. More information and the application form can be found at http://powerpioneers.com/.

Power Pioneers award community service

By Anita PriceCommunity members

were asked, “What does literacy mean to you?”

Most gave great answers that referred to reading, such as “a way to escape,” “armchair travel” and “an adven-ture with new friends.”

However, the term lit-eracy is often used to denote ability in many areas, such as finan-cial, digital, technology, political, cultural and physical.

One Internet website refers to 26 different kinds of literacy.

Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy (CCPL) defines lit-eracy as “the complex set of skills necessary for daily life, employ-ment, citizenship and personal enjoyment of our modern and diverse society influenced by lifelong learning, chang-ing needs, skills use or retention, and health.”

With the goal of pro-moting lifelong learning, CCPL offers free pro-grams to assist learners of all ages.

Books for Babies sends books home with new mothers when they

leave the hospital.For emergent read-

ers, the Bright Red Bookshelves have been placed around Williams Lake and 100 Mile House. You are welcome to take a book home to enjoy with a child or leave books for others to enjoy.

Computer literacy group tutoring sessions are held at the public library in Williams Lake and the CCPL meet-ing room in 100 Mile House.

Counselling and class-es are available for those interested in improving their financial literacy.

One-on-one volunteer tutoring programs are available for anyone who would like to improve their communication lit-eracy – reading, writing and speaking.

Be a lifelong learner!If you would like

more information about CCPL’s programs, or if you would like to vol-unteer to assist others to improve their skills, please contact Mel at 250-945-4199.

Anita Price is an English as a Second Language facilitator.

Literacy: the meaning explained


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Do you enjoy paying Taxes? When choosing investments, it’s a good idea to remember this important rule – it’s after-tax returns that count! When you invest outside of registered plans or tax-free savings accounts, every distribution or transaction may be subject to tax – reducing the long-term growth of your investments. However, there are ways to keep more of your investment earnings out of the hands of the tax collector. One strategy that is convenient and easily accessible is to invest through corporate class mutual funds. Corporate class mutual funds minimize and defer taxes on your investments, and allow you to rebalance your portfolio and make investment decisions without worrying about the tax implications. One example of corporate class mutual funds is CI Corporate Class, managed by CI Investments. It has over 60 share classes, with each share class representing a different fund. Think of this corporate structure as an umbrella. Under this umbrella, investors can switch between funds without triggering a capital gain or loss. That occurs only when you leave the “umbrella” by redeeming from CI Corporate Class.

The corporate structure aims to minimize taxable annual dividends. In addition, it distributes tax-effi cient eligible or capital gain dividends, rather than highly taxed interest income, regardless of the fund mandate. Therefore, by reducing the ongoing tax burden, corporate class funds have the potential to boost the power of compound growth in your portfolio. Furthermore, they give you more control over when you generate taxable capital gains. Corporate class also can be used to generate tax-effi cient cash fl ow in retirement, helping to avoid clawbacks on social programs such as Old Age Security. Cash fl ow is not a taxable income receipt, thus is not reported for tax purposes.

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Some people recognize that their biggest obstacle to saving money each month is themselves. If you think that this is part of the reason why you can’t seem to save any money, here are some strategies and tips to try out to keep your money safe from yourself. Have your bank remove access to your savings account from your bank card and your online banking. If you have to go into the bank to get the money out, you will be far less likely to spend it. Going into the bank to make a withdrawal will give you more time to think about a purchase before you go ahead with it. Invest your money in an investment or with a company that you have to contact and request a withdrawal from. It will usually take

a number of days to get your money out of an investment company like this. That will give you time to think about your decision to spend this money. If by the time you get the money out, you decide that you shouldn’t spend the money, send it back. When you withdraw money from investments like this, your investment advisor or investment representative might ask you why you are withdrawing the money, this might create another barrier to keep your money safe from your impulses. Some common investments that require you to ask someone to take your money out include term deposits, mutual funds, and all types of RRSPs. Article provided by MyMoneyCoach.com

Tips for How to Keep Your Money Safe from Yourself

The 70 Mile Community Club held a general meeting on

Jan. 30 at the 70 Mile Community Hall.

There was discussion on improvements to the hall, and more detailed information will be brought to a future meeting.

Attracting new mem-bers was also discussed. These new members could provide new ideas, and this is impor-tant to the future of the hall.

Another subject dis-cussed was the image of 70 Mile. One proposed slogan was 70 Mile “Where Trails Connect.”

If you would like to become a member of the club, contact Miriam at 250-456-7531. Details of the next meeting will be announced later.

Poker tourneyThe next poker tour-

nament will be held

Feb. 13 at the Pattie residence, also known as Pattie’s Poker Palace.

Doors open at 11 a.m. and play starts at noon. To register, call Elaine at 250-706-8491.

BingoBingo dates this

month are today (Feb. 11) and Feb. 25.

The doors at Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC) open at 5:30

p.m. and play starts at 6:30. For information, call Vic at 250-456-2321.

Volunteer fire department newsFire practices will

be held on Feb. 14 and 28 at the fire hall on Willow Road, starting at 9:30 a.m.

BookmobileThe Thompson-

Nicola bookmobile will

be in the area on Feb. 18.

It will be at the South Green Lake Fire Hall

from 10 to 11 a.m., and at the 70 Mile General store from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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It was all smiles on Jan. 26 when local Tim Hortons owners Steve and Barb MacPhail handed 100 Mile House Food Bank Society sec-retary Kathy Haveman a $7,280 cheque – the proceeds from the store’s annual Smile

Cookie campaign.Noting Tim Hortons

has been working with the local Food Bank for a number of years, Steve says the recent campaign was the “best year ever” in terms of the cheques handed out.

“It was a terrific effort by everyone and terrific support from this amaz-ing little community.

So, all the way around, a successful campaign once again.”

He adds the one-week Smile Cookie campaign is a team effort between the Food Bank volun-teers and Tim Hortons employees, including sales and decorating.

“We sell the cookies in the store and at the drive-through window,

and the Food Bank peo-ple go out and solicit sales at local businesses and organizations.”

Steve notes Tim Hortons will contin-ue with the program because “it’s so success-ful and a win-win for everyone.”

Kathy has noth-ing but praise for Tim Hortons and the sup-

port it gives to the Food Bank throughout the year.

“We appreciate every-thing that Barb and Steve do for us; they’re so much fun and great to work with on the cookie campaign.

“And we get the big bonus by getting money to buy food for all of the needy people.”

Cariboo Regional District Area H Director Margo Wagner invites her constitu-ents to check out, and provide input on, the CRD’s 2016-2021 pro-visional budget on its website at www. caribooord.bc.ca.

After going to the home page, she notes residents should look for the quick link in a small box to the right below the toolbar.

Hard copies are also available at the CRD office in 100 Mile House, Wagner adds.

“Due to continual poor attendance across the whole CRD, the board made the deci-sion not to hold the public budget meetings as in previous years. The average attendance has been three people, and the cost to bring staff and equipment [to meetings] plus the cost of renting facilities did not make good finan-cial sense.”

OCP update Wagner says the

South Cariboo Official Community Plan (OCP) is getting updat-ed, and the first public meeting is being held today (Feb. 11) from 2

to 4:30 p.m. at the Forest Grove Community Hall.

“This OCP will affect future planning guide-lines for the whole of Area H, so your par-ticipation would be appreciated.”

Area H includes the communities of Forest Grove, Gateway, Bradley and Buffalo creeks, Ruth, Hawkins,

Canim, Mahood and Hendrix lakes.

She adds there will also be an ad hoc com-mittee formed from local residents within the South Cariboo, to work with the CRD planning office along with planning consul-tants.

“There will be other public meetings as we

move down the pro-cess if you are unable to attend this one, and there is also a link on the website in the same area as the link men-tioned above.”

Wagner invites Area H residents who have any questions to feel free to call her at 250-397-0016, or e-mail her at mwagner@ cariboord.ca.


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Serving the communities of 100 Mile House, 108 Mile Ranch, Lac la Hache, Forest Grove, Canim Lake, Bridge Lake, Sheridan Lake, Lac des Roches, 70 Mile House, Green Lake/Watch Lake and Clinton

• Save-On-Foods • Safeway • Pharmasave

• Donex • Sears

FAQ -108 Water System Upgrade Assent Vote

Suite D, 180 North Third Ave, Williams Lake

cariboord.ca

facebook.com/caribooregion

@caribooRD

250-392-3351/1-800-665-1636

Assent Vote (Referendum)

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2016

108 Mile Community Hall

Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016

South Cariboo

Recreation Complex

Monday, Feb. 22, 2016

08 Mile Community Hall1

Advance Polls

Advance polling stations

and general voting day

polls will be open

from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Questions about voting?

Contact Alice Johnston,

Chief Election Officer or

Lore Schick, Deputy Chief

Election Officer at

(250) 392-3351 or

1-800-665-1636 or email

[email protected].

Questions about the project?

Call or email the CRD’s

Environmental Services

Department at 250-392-3351

or toll free at 1-800-665-1636

or email

[email protected].

Public Meeting &

Open House Session

108 Community Hall

Feb. 15, 2016 at 7 p.m.

Be Informed & Vote

Residents in the 108 Mile Water Service Area

will be voting in February to determine

whether they wish to undertake borrowing

for improvements to their water system.

Upgrades are needed to address high

concentrations of manganese, and develop

an alternative ground water supply to help

reduce lake level declines. The project will

involve a water treatment plant, new

groundwater supply well and up to 3 km of

water main. To support the project federal

grant funding of $1.96 million has been

secured for the water treatment plant.

Residents will be voting on the following

question:

“Are you in favour of the Cariboo Regional District

borrowing up to two million dollars to construct a

new well, water main and water treatment plant at

the 108 Mile Water System? The combined costs to

Where does the CRD get the water from

build and operate the improved system would be as

for the current water system? Water is

follows:

currently obtained from two large

1) Parcel tax of approximately $250 per year for 15

years, starting in 2016; and

groundwater wells located by Sepa Lake.

2) Increased user fee to approximately $284 per year

per single family residence, starting in 2017.

Why is the CRD looking to develop a new

To accommodate the above, an amendment to the

groundwater supply? Concerns have been

current service bylaw is necessary to increase the

raised about the potential effects that the

annual maximum tax requisition to the greater of

$400,000 or an amount raised by applying a tax rate

current wells are having on the level of the

of $1.61/$1,000 of assessment to the net taxable

108 Mile and Sepa Lakes. A consulting firm

value of land and improvements in the service area.”

has been conducting studies since 2010 to

If approved, parcel taxes will be phased in

determine the impacts and investigate

accordance with developments. Residents

alternative water supplies.

will not see the maximum taxation in the first

year.

Why is a water treatment plant needed?

The current wells contain high levels of

Manganese and the proposed new well has

even higher levels. While the CRD flushes

the lines twice per year to remove

Manganese from the large water mains,

smaller individual service lines are

becoming plugged, severely reducing

water flow to many homes. The Interior

Health Authority now requires that the

water system be chlorinated. Chlorine

reacts with Manganese to create a sludge,

which will increase the problem.

Manganese has to be removed by the

treatment plant.

PROJECT FAQ

With ThanksMy dad, Ed Holden, passed away

Friday, February 5th at Millsite Lodge.I will miss him in my life.

I would like to extend my thanks toall the staff of Millsite Lodge. You were

all so kind and compassionate, and treated my dad with respect and dignity. Special hugs to Rhonda, David, Toni,

and Steve ~ Love you all Jeannie SeeleySweet deal for local food bank

Wagner urges residents to get involved

Community Club discussed hall improvements

70 MILE HOUSE

VIC [email protected]

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the 59th Fair on Aug. 20-21.

The sponsored con-tainer plant contest calls for entrants to grow plants in “broken plant pot” planters.

No points are award-ed for this competition; instead, the three win-ners receive prizes worth $50, $25 and $10.

The BLF will reward the best Fairy Garden in each of four age groups: adults, $25; youth aged 12 to 15, $10; children

aged nine to 11, $10; and youngsters aged up to eight, $10. Each garden must contain at least one plant. Both the above must be in easily-portable containers.

The BLF’s Roving Trophy will go to the Best of Show Recycling entry.

Sponsored baking competitions are yet to be determined.

Family Fun NightInterlakes Snow-

mobile Club (ISC) enjoyed participating in 100 Mile House’s Jan. 29 Family Fun Night.

They held a free raffle for a helmet donated by the club and Performance All Terrain & Rental Ltd, which was won by 100 Mile’s Kathy Haveman.

Their Toonie raffle for a used club chainsaw, with proceeds to the South Cariboo Health Foundation, was won by Roy Nichol of 108 Mile.

Sad passingA Memorial Service

for Deka’s Olga Crozier, who passed away Jan. 24, will be held at the Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 5503 Park Dr. at 103 Mile, at 3 p.m. on Feb. 13.

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• Knotty Ladies Appliqué Group meets noon to 3 p.m., Feb. 15. Call 250-593-4070 for venue.

• Highway 24/Inter-lakes Lions meet 6.30 p.m., Feb. 15 at ICC.

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Dozens of Grade 7 students from rural schools in the 100 Mile House area received some

hands-on learning when School District 27 (SD27) hosted a YES 2 IT event in col-laboration with industry partners at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on Jan. 28.

YES 2 IT aims to connect younger stu-dents with secondary school classes and potential trades careers.

There was an excellent turnout with 58 students from elementary schools in Horse Lake, 108 Mile Ranch, Forest Grove and Bridge Lake.

The students participated in different workshops exploring electrical, carpentry, welding, mechanics and plumbing fields. They learned from skilled trades people in each workshop and left with projects cre-ated in their respective workshops.

“It’s so rewarding,” says SD27 co-ordi-nator of career programs David Corbett. “The enjoyment is just great.”

The number of people involved was out-standing, he adds. Thirty adults from the 100 Mile House and Williams Lake area were involved in putting on the program, including tradespeople, school district employees and teachers.

One of the highlights was the turnout of 90 parents and students at an information night before the event on Jan. 27.

“It’s a great number of people involved to make it all come together. Of course, the teachers at PSO were outstanding also.”

The Canadian Welding Association Foundation (CWAF) was part of the event. “They thought it was amazing what we were doing with all these students.”

SD27 is hoping to do a similar event with students from 100 Mile House Elementary School in the spring. SD27 thanks all community members and busi-nesses which assisted in making YES 2 IT a success: Central GM, Jayco Plumbing, Atela Construction, Sanma Contracting, Taseko/Gibraltar, Thompson Rivers University, Mount Polley and the CWAF.

Trying out trades Students participate in rewarding, educational YES 2 IT program

Colby Glen used a cutting torch to build the bevel on the end of the boot scraper during the YES 2 IT event at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on Jan. 28. David Corbett, School District 27 program co-ordinator and welding teacher, guided Glen through the process.

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Eating disorders, and what causes them, were among the topics addressed during Eating Disorder Awareness week (Feb. 1-7).

The National Eating Disorder Society (NEDS) estimates that up to 40 per cent of nine-year-old girls have dieted to lose weight even when they are at a normal weight for their age.

Girls and women – and increasingly men and boys – are bom-barded daily with a message of how they should look.

Tragically, for many that means developing an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating, which can cause lifelong health effects, according to the NEDS.

For many years, these disorders have been largely connected with women, but over the past 10 years more men and boys have devel-oped eating disorders, says 100 Mile House dietician Lauren Bock.

For young people, she says, it can be

a control thing.“If their life seems

out of control – and there are a lot of things beyond a teen’s control – what you put in your mouth is something you can control.”

She adds, however, women in their fifties are being more affected by eating disorders now than in the past.

“In many cases, it’s something that gets out of control after years of being not so major.”

Evidence suggests that eating disorders are on the increase in the 100 Mile House area, Bock says, adding any-

one who needs support to help with an eating disorder is encouraged to speak with his or her doctor who will make the necessary referral for support.

The local Ministry of Children and Family Development office also has a walk-in intake session every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. It’s designed for youth, but family members concerned about some-one can also attend for information and sup-port.

Everyone was encouraged to wear

purple on Feb. 5, to support eating disorder awareness. Throughout the month of February, the Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness campaign is sponsor-

ing an online scavenger hunt called “The Hunt to Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves,” where contestants will earn points in the name of eating dis-

order awareness.Prizes include gift

certificates for The Source and Best Buy. For more informa-tion, go to http://bit.ly/PEDAW2016Hunt.

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10am Sunday, Little Church, Timothy Lk. Rd.7pm Sun. eves, at F. G. Legion,Forest Grove.

7pm Wed. eves, at Bonter Residence, Hwy 24For Info call 250-396-4251

Pastor: Bruce Wilcox

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HORSE LAKECHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPMeetings at the Good News Centre

5827 Horse Lake RoadBible Teaching Meeting ...... Sun. 11:00am

“We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake”

For info telephone 250-395-1070

108 MILE RANCH9am & 11am Sunday Service

7pm Wednesday - Youth ChurchHuge Kids’ Ministry

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Church 250-791-5532email: [email protected] Website: www.cclf.ca

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Advance polling stations

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1636.

Public Meeting & Open House Session

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Carolyn was the most incredible wife, inspirational mother, outstanding grandmother, dearest friend and, altogether, wonderful person!Her unconditional love, generosity and selfl essness touched so very many people; she will never be forgotten!Survived by her loving husband Ted, her adoring children Jamie, Kevin, Natalie, Bonnie, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Calvin, Madelynn and Ariel, her very, very many grandchildren, as well as, her parents Murray and Lynda Roberts and sisters Linda and Maureen; she will be devotedly remembered and her amazing presence will be always missed.Carolyn’s passion in life was to give in love; to help everyone she could! With this passion in mind, in lieu of fl owers, our family would appreciate donations, in Carolyn’s honour, to C.F.E.C.,The Women’s Centre, Canadian Mental Health, Local Food Banks, Churches and other charities!

Carolyn’s favorite saying(besides “I Love You!”) was:

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Carolyn’s Celebration of Life will be heldFebruary 20th at 1pm at Bethel Chapel

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NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING108 MILE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ASSENT VOTING

CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors within the 108 Mile Water Local Service Area in the Cariboo Regional District, as defined on the map following, that assent voting will be held on the following question:

“Are you in favour of the Cariboo Regional District borrowing up to two million dollars to construct a new well, water main and water treatment plant at the 108 Mile Water System? The combined costs to build and operate the improved system would be as follows:

1) Parceltaxofapproximately$250peryearfor15years,startingin2016;and 2) Increaseduserfeetoapproximately$284peryearpersinglefamilyresidence,startingin2017.

To accommodate the above, an amendment to the current service bylaw is necessary to increase the annual maximumtaxrequisitiontothegreaterof$400,000oranamountraisedbyapplyingataxrateof$1.61/$1,000ofassessmenttothenettaxablevalueoflandandimprovementsintheservicearea.”

ADVANCE VOTING: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016 8:00 am to 8:00 pm • South Cariboo Recreation Centre, 175 Airport Road, 100 Mile House, BC -and- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 8:00 am to 8:00 pm • 108 Mile Community Hall, 4924 Telqua Drive, 108 Mile Ranch, BC

GENERAL VOTING: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 8:00 am to 8:00 pm • 108 Mile Community Hall, 4924 Telqua Drive, 108 Mile Ranch, BCQualified electors may vote at any of the above voting dates/locations.

There is no need to pre-register to vote, as the registration of all electors for voting will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day• Canadian citizen• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the 108 Mile Water Local Service Area for at least

30 days immediately before the day of registration, and• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in the assent

voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

Resident electors are asked to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification should prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors are asked to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner, written consent from a majority of the property owners to one owner voting.

The following electors are permitted to register to vote by mail and to vote by mail ballot: (i) those persons who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at

another voting opportunity; (ii) persons who expect to be absent from their jurisdiction on general voting day and at the times of

all advance voting opportunities; (ii) persons who reside within the voting jurisdiction but more than 90 kilometres from the closest

polling station at which they are entitled to vote.

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:Between February 2, 2016 and 4:00 pm on February 25, 2016, you must submit the following information to the Cariboo Regional District office by mail to Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4; telephone (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636; fax (250) 392-2812; or email [email protected]: 1. Full name; 2. Residential address; 3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors); 4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at a Cariboo Regional District office; (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address; OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address provided when requesting the mail

ballot package; and 5. To ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate

whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.

Mail ballot packages will be sent out commencing on or about February 3, 2016. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on February 27, 2016.

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MAIL BALLOT VOTING

BYLAW NO. 4977 – “108 Mile Water Service Amendment Bylaw No. 4977, 2015” - If adopted, this bylaw provides for the following: • An increase of the annual maximum requisition for the 108 Water Local Service Area to the greater of

$400,000 or an amount raised by applying a tax rate of $1.61/$1,000 to the net taxable value of land and improvements within the service area, to carry out improvements to the 108 Mile Water System.

BYLAW NO. 4978 – “108 Mile Water Service Improvement Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4978, 2015” - If adopted, this bylaw provides for the following: • The borrowing of up to two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the purpose of carrying out improvements to

the 108 Mile Water System.

ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL COST PROJECTIONS:If approved, the assent vote authorizes collection of a parcel tax of approximately $250/year for 15 years. As the system components will be built in phases, the anticipated parcel tax will be $180/year for 2016 and will increase to $250 for the balance of the debt term.

If the assent vote passes, the effect on user fees will be an increase to approximately $284/year per single family residence, commencing in 2017.

TAKE NOTICE that the above is a synopsis of the proposed bylaws and that this synopsis is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaws. The full bylaws may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, Unit 3 – 170 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0, during regular office hours, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, or online at www.cariboord.ca

For further information on the bylaws or the voting process, please contact Alice Johnston, Chief Election Officer at [email protected] or Lore Schick, Deputy Chief Election Officer at [email protected] or (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636.

Alice JohnstonChief Election Officer

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The 100 Mile House Community Band is reeling from the departure of several members over the past year, and band presi-dent Eric Grummisch hopes to be able to recruit enough new members to keep it going.

The band, comprised mainly of wind instru-ments, was formed around 2008 by the late Jack Fellner, a retired music teacher who wanted to have a com-munity band in 100 Mile House, the com-munity he retired to from California.

Grummisch, a clari-netist, has been with the band since 2012.

“Last season, we had 20 to 24 people, which

is a good minimum size for a concert band,” he says. However, a number of people have now left for various reasons: students have moved on, health rea-sons have intervened, and people have left the area, Grummisch explains.

“We have a good number of retirees and high school students, with a smattering of people in between.” While he’d love to

see more people join the band, he notes that one of the chal-lenges is finding the right distribution of instruments.

“We particularly need tubas, baritone trombones and trum-pets. But having said that, anyone who plays a concert band instru-ment will be welcomed with open arms.”

The band rehearses together every Tuesday night from 7 to 8:30

p.m. at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School, and performs at a variety of events. Last year, the band par-ticipated in the Ladner

Bandfest, performing alongside more than 20 bands from around the province.

Grummisch notes that with the band now

in the rebuilding stage, no events have been arranged, although members hope to be able to have a large-scale concert at Martin

Exeter Hall in June.Anyone interested

in joining the band, or finding out more, can call Grummisch at 250-706-5076.


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Memorial DonationsThe Canadian Cancer

Society appreciates your generous support. Send

the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/address of

donor for tax receipt (VISA/MC accepted) to: Canadian

Cancer Society, 1100 Alward St. Prince

George, B.C. V2M 7B1 or Ph: 1-800-811-5664.OR 565 10th Ave. W.

Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4J4Ph: 1-800-663-2524

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General

District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851,

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

Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes

Association can be sent to: 1589 Sutherland Ave.

Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y7

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society

can be sent to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House,

B.C. V0K 2E0

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100

Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0.

Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for

Crippled Childrencan be sent to:

3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9.

Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke

Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to:

1212 West Broadway,Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2

The South Cariboo Health Foundation

welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential

Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health

Foundation, Bag 399,100 Mile House, B.C.

V0K 2E0 or drop them offat the hospital.

Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning

1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons

will send a card to the bereaved, so have their

address handy.For funeral display or other

information, contactPete Penner at250-791-6302

Donations may be sent to100 Mile House Mural

Society, 6221 Aalton Rd., 100 Mile House B.C.

V0K 2E3

TŜILHQOT’IN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

253- 4th Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T4 Phone (250) 392-3918 • Fax (250) 398-5798

Full Time Employment

The Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) was established in 1989 to meet the needs and represent the Tsilhqot’in communities of Tl’etinqox, ?Esdilagh, Yunesit’in, Tsi Deldel, Tl’esqox and Xeni Gwet’in in their strive to re-establish a strong political government structure.

The Tsilhqot’in National Government is currently seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director leads the organization and its personnel in achieving the organizations mandate, through the Tsilhqot’in National Government’s goals and vision. The Executive Director is responsible for the over-all development, implementation, administration and management of day-to-day operations within the current policies, by-laws and procedures under the direction of the Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will: • Possess a Post-Secondary Bachelor’s degree in business

administration, management, commerce and/or Masters of Business Administration. Equivalent combination of related education, training and managerial experience with the public or private sector may be considered

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of First Nation’s needs, issues, concerns, and aspirations; as well as experience with various levels of government and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of the Indian Act and other relevant legislation/policies as they pertain to First Nations

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial management with a minimum of five years’ experience in governmental accounting and experience with First Nation government and funding agencies

• Requires advanced knowledge of governmental, business accounting and auditing standards and practices

• Proven experience in a non-profit funding accounting procedures

• Minimum of five years proven senior management experience

• Excellent verbal and communication skills, strong leadership qualities

• Valid BC Driver’s Licence, and be willing to travel as required

Please submit a cover letter, resume and three employment references marked Confidential and emailed to:

Attention: Betty Derksen, Office ManagerSubject Line: Executive Director Employment Position

Email: [email protected]

Cedar Crest Society for Community Living Employment Opportunities

The Cedar Crest Society invites interested persons to apply for positions within our programs. These programs provide assistance to children, youth and adults with special needs. Services are provided in a variety of settings including child care facilities, homes, Society facilities and the community.

The successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list from which future hires will be made.

Work to be performed includes:• Support to individual children and groups in

childcare settings. • (E.C.E. training or Qualification preferred). • Support to children and youth in summer and after

school programs.• Support to youth and adults in employment and

community inclusion programs.• Supports to individuals requiring overnight respite.

These positions all require some degree of weekend and evening work.

Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills, suitable work ethic and the ability to direct, teach and model appropriate behavior to clients of the Society. Qualifications or experience in the human service field would be preferred.

A valid British Columbia Drivers License, suitable vehicle for work and a criminal record check are required.

To apply submit resume to:

Timothy GuthrieCedar Crest Society

Box 1197, 100 Mile House, British ColumbiaV0K 2E0

All applications must be received by February 19, 2016 to be considered.

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Invasive Plant Control and Invasive Plant Spray AssistantsTemporary Full-Time Positions

The Cariboo Regional District is seeking three (3) temporary full-time positions of Invasive Plant Control and Invasive Plant Spray Assistants in the North, Central, and South Cariboo. Subject to funding, the approximate term for these positions will be from May to August 2016.

Applications will be accepted by the undersigned until 4:00 pm, February 12, 2016 and should be in the form of a resume with an accompanying letter detailing your experience and qualifications relative to this position. Applications without listing detailed information regarding relevant qualifications and experience will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered. For detailed information on these positions and for more information on our community, please visit our website at www.cariboord.ca.

Bernice Crowe, Human Resources Advisor Cariboo Regional District Suite D, 180 N. 3rd Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Facsimile: 250-392-2812; Email: [email protected]

The Cariboo Regional District thanks all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Big CountryStorage Terminal Ltd.

250-395-2447Across from

Ogden Sr. Sec. School

Box 115, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

44 Heated Units 65 Non-heated UnitsFreight Agents for: VanKam Freightways Clark Reefer

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• Sizes from 5x5 to 12x30• Outside Storage

• 7 days/week keypad gate access• Monitored and Alarmed

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LicensedResidential BuilderCustom Homes • Remodeling

Ph: 250-706-4706www.most-wanted.ca

Most WantedContracting Ltd.

• Ralf Baechmann •

For further detail on this week’sjob postings get in touch with us.

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COMMUNITYEMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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Program PositionsResidential Care Worker For Youth Financial Services RepresentativeParts/Sales AssociateSales AdvisorSeamstressHorse TrainerYard WorkerFlooring InstallerWarehouse PersonMechanicWheel Loader OperatorTruck DriverCaregiver1 Chef/Cook and 1 Front of House Manager (Restaurant)Experienced Meat Cutter

We have a part-time opening for an

EXPERIENCEDMEATCUTTER

The accepted candidate will be responsible for:1. Cutting and wrapping to fill meat counter daily2. Displaying and rotation of meat3. Complying with sanitation & safety standards

We are looking for a person with strong interpersonal and excellent customer service skills. Attention to detail and cleanliness is necessary

Please submit resume, detailing experience and references to the 108 Mile Supermarket with attention to Carl Gimse.

250-791-6699 • Located in the 108 Mall Easzee Dr., • 108 Mile Ranch

HOURS:8:00 am to

6:00 pmEVERY DAY

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Employment Employment

Help Wanted

Building Maintenance Worker

We are currently hiring a part time maintenance work-er for an apartment building.

$15 Per Hour To Start.Wage negotiable depending

on qualifi cations..

To Apply Please Call Penny:250-395-0809

Or E-mail [email protected]

• Level 3 First Aid• Class 4 Driver

Both positions are for the 2016 fi re season.

Contact Don for more information at:

1.250.706.2090or email resume to:

fi [email protected]

• Teachers• Special Ed Teachers

• Education AssistantsPart-time opportunity to start supporting our Northern BC home educated students. Caseload to increase in the fall once training & profi ciency is established.

Detailed job description& online application can

be found at:www.onlineschool.ca Click About Us, then

scroll to Careers at HCOS

Employment Employment

DO YOU or anyone you know specialize in East Indian Cui-sine? Popular restaurant in Kamloops needs you immedi-ately. Full Time, starting $20. per hr. 250-374-0340.

Trades, Technical

Automotive TechnicianCharlotte Tire has an immediate opening for an experienced auto technician. We are a very busy shop providing quality repairs on the Queen Charlotte Island.

We offer a very competitive compensation

package!Please e-mail resume:

[email protected]

Services

Therapy GroupsAL-ANON - Does someone’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same. Meet Thursdays, 7 pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-395-4646

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area:

Sunday: 7:30 pmHealth Centre (behind hospi-tal) 555 Cedar AvenueMonday: 12 noon61 Dogwood AvenueTuesday: 8 pm United Church43 Dogwood AvenueThursday: 7:30 pm108 Mile Community Centre4924 Telqua Drive (rear entrance)Friday: 7:00 pmCommunity Church at4855 Timothy Lake RoadLac La Hache. This is an “Open” meeting, anyone who is struggling with Alco-hol or wanting to support those struggling are wel-come to attend. For more information call:250-395-4646 250-395-6154250-644-6524 250-706-7266250-791-5286

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Mondays 2-4 pm at the Friend-ship Centre behind St. Timo-thy’s. For more information call Terri at 250-644-3325.



Services

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ContractorsCONTRACT CARPENTER: over 40 years exp. Honest & reliable. Ref. available. Versed in all aspects of construction. Additions, renovations, fl oor-ing, fi nishing, framing, ceram-ics, drywall, cabinets, garages, concrete work. Planning & ide-as. Please call Barry 250-395-4533 or 250-395-9151

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.

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Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

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Cost effective storage solutions for personal and business use.

• Units from 25sq.ft. to 360sq.ft.• 10ft ceilings • Outside Storage

• 24/7/365 Electronic Gate Access• Fully Fenced • Safe/Secure

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• Sales • Service & Repairs • Parts & Accessories • Secure Storage5430 INDUSTRIAL FLATS RD.

100 MILE HOUSE(At Hwy 97 & 24)

250-395-3090

• Travel Trailers • 5th Wheels• Toy Haulers • Truck Campers• Tent Trailers • Cargo Trailers• Utility & Equipment Trailers

[email protected]

250-395-0462

COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE500-10,000 sq. ft.

• Quality Buildings • Good Locations Multiple Zoning • Lots of Parking

Call Maureen at

L & A Development Corp.

Moving Or Starting A New Business?

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)

Pets & Livestock

Excellent quality cow & horse hay, large

round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. &

evenings. Delivery available on large loads.(250)398-2805

HEAVY SMALL sq. bales Al-falfa grass mixed upland hay. No rain, barn stored. Hillpoint Farms 250-791-6652.

Pet Services

Cariboo Pet Crematorium

Est. 1997Hand crafted urns

complete withname plate.

250-395-3330Private or Group

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleFor Sale! Wrapped Oat/Barley haylage & 2nd cut Alfalfa hay-lage. Call 1 (250)249-5466

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and in-stallation. Call John at 403-998-7907; [email protected]

REFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, and berries for shelter-belts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guar-antee. 1-866-873-3846 orwww.treetime.ca

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

STEEL BUILDING Sale. Real-ly big sale: extra winter dis-count on now!! 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted

WE BUY GOLD & SILVER

Get the best price for your SILVER COINS

Call for app’t Mon - Fri S.C. Business Ctr. 100 Mile House

250-644-4422

Local Coin Collector BuyingCollections. Gold Silver CoinsEstates 1-778-281-0030 Chad

ToolsMaster craft 12” sliding com-pound miter saw. Asking $500, open to offers. 250-593-4804

Real Estate

100 MILE, for sale by owner 12x62 trailer/mobile home with addition. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, brand new kitchen, new fl ooring, re-cent updates, 2 porches, small shop, storage space, carport, 7 mins from town. Just under 1 acre. Set up for up to 2 hors-es. $137,500. Phone 1-250-267-2467

Townhouses100 MILE: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, full basement. $750/mo plus DD. No dogs. Ref. req’d. 250-644-5577.

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH

ASSOCIATIONSouth Cariboo Branch

CMHA-SCB is now taking applications for our affordable family housing development, located on Cariboo Trail and Jens Street, 100 Mile House B.C. Application forms can be picked up at the Canadian Mental Health Association building lo-cated at 555B Cedar Avenue in front of the ambulance station by the hospital, or at the Women’s Centre (102 Bridge Creek Centre, Birch Avenue).The 25 unit project has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed-room units. Applicants must provide income and asset information and verifi cation upon application.This project is spon-sored by the Cana-dian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Manage-ment Commission.For inquiries please call 250-395-4883.

Rentals

100 MILE, Sundials Court, Must see, 3 bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, recently renovated, end unit. No pets. No smoking. Avail March 15. $750/mo 250-397-2068

CARIBOO GARDENSClean, large, bright

1&2 bedroomsSeniors Welcome

For reliable service call Penny

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168

Commercial/Industrial

1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rose-wood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-530-4224.

Duplex / 4 Plex2 & 1 BDRM units renovated, in 100 Mile. Security Dep req’d Call 250-397-2041 for details.

3 BDRM duplex in Forest Grove. $700/month + utilities. Ref. req. $350 DD. Immediate occupancy 250-397-2754.

LARGE bright 1 bdrm $525. 2 bdrm. $650. NS. NP. 10 min to 100 Mile. Avail. now 250-397-0128.

Homes for Rent108 MILE, 1 bdrm w/ensuite and loft, new carpet. 5 appli-ances on 3 acres on Golf Course. Terrifi c view, very pri-vate, garden space. Ref & damage dep req’d. $850/mo plus util. Call 250-945-4712

14’ x 58’ mobile at the 105. 2 bdrms, f/s w/d. Ref req’d. $625 per month, includes heat. 250-395-2012.

LAKESIDE 2 bdrm, A-frame with loft overlooking 108 lake WD $900/mo avail Mar 1. House will be shown Feb 22 to 28. Contact [email protected] or text 604 349 5563 or phone after Feb 20.

Townhouses

BC Housing is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent.For applications contact:

250-395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149

Misc. Wanted Misc. Wanted

Legal

NOTICE to Remove Private Land from Woodlot

Licence W 1652

Please be advised that Thomas Jennings is propos-ing to remove 141 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W1652 located in the vicinity of Buffalo Lake.Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to: Ian Hamilton RPF, Mon-tane Forest Consultants Ltd., PO Box 657, 100 Mile House, BC. V0K 2E0, by 5pm on Monday, March 14, 2016.Only written inquiries re-ceived by the above date will be responded to.Information about this propo-sal can be obtained by con-tacting Montane Forest Con-sultants Ltd., 715 Alder Ave., 100 Mile House, phone 250-395-4025.

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Legal

Feed & Hay Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent Legal Notices Legal NoticesWAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN

By virtue of a Warehouse-man’s Lien, we will dispose of the following articles to re-cover the indebtedness for storage plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale: Household goods, re-ceived April 7, 2014.Household goods will be sold in 30 days of this notice, unless charges are paid within the time mentioned.Submitted by: Big Country Storage Terminals Ltd., Lessor, located at 201 7th Street, 100 Mile House, B.C. and Diana Souther, Lessee, 6815 Fawn Creek Rd., Lone Butte, BC, V0K 1x1.

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Cost effective storage solutions for personal and business use.

• Units from 25sq.ft. to 360sq.ft.• 10ft ceilings • Outside Storage

• 24/7/365 Electronic Gate Access• Fully Fenced • Safe/Secure

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• Sales • Service & Repairs • Parts & Accessories • Secure Storage5430 INDUSTRIAL FLATS RD.

100 MILE HOUSE(At Hwy 97 & 24)

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• Travel Trailers • 5th Wheels• Toy Haulers • Truck Campers• Tent Trailers • Cargo Trailers• Utility & Equipment Trailers

[email protected]

250-395-0462

COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE500-10,000 sq. ft.

• Quality Buildings • Good Locations Multiple Zoning • Lots of Parking

Call Maureen at

L & A Development Corp.

Moving Or Starting A New Business?

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)

Pets & Livestock

Excellent quality cow & horse hay, large

round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. &

evenings. Delivery available on large loads.(250)398-2805

HEAVY SMALL sq. bales Al-falfa grass mixed upland hay. No rain, barn stored. Hillpoint Farms 250-791-6652.

Pet Services

Cariboo Pet Crematorium

Est. 1997Hand crafted urns

complete withname plate.

250-395-3330Private or Group

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleFor Sale! Wrapped Oat/Barley haylage & 2nd cut Alfalfa hay-lage. Call 1 (250)249-5466

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and in-stallation. Call John at 403-998-7907; [email protected]

REFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, and berries for shelter-belts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guar-antee. 1-866-873-3846 orwww.treetime.ca

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

STEEL BUILDING Sale. Real-ly big sale: extra winter dis-count on now!! 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted

WE BUY GOLD & SILVER

Get the best price for your SILVER COINS

Call for app’t Mon - Fri S.C. Business Ctr. 100 Mile House

250-644-4422

Local Coin Collector BuyingCollections. Gold Silver CoinsEstates 1-778-281-0030 Chad

ToolsMaster craft 12” sliding com-pound miter saw. Asking $500, open to offers. 250-593-4804

Real Estate

100 MILE, for sale by owner 12x62 trailer/mobile home with addition. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, brand new kitchen, new fl ooring, re-cent updates, 2 porches, small shop, storage space, carport, 7 mins from town. Just under 1 acre. Set up for up to 2 hors-es. $137,500. Phone 1-250-267-2467

Townhouses100 MILE: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, full basement. $750/mo plus DD. No dogs. Ref. req’d. 250-644-5577.

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH

ASSOCIATIONSouth Cariboo Branch

CMHA-SCB is now taking applications for our affordable family housing development, located on Cariboo Trail and Jens Street, 100 Mile House B.C. Application forms can be picked up at the Canadian Mental Health Association building lo-cated at 555B Cedar Avenue in front of the ambulance station by the hospital, or at the Women’s Centre (102 Bridge Creek Centre, Birch Avenue).The 25 unit project has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed-room units. Applicants must provide income and asset information and verifi cation upon application.This project is spon-sored by the Cana-dian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Manage-ment Commission.For inquiries please call 250-395-4883.

Rentals

100 MILE, Sundials Court, Must see, 3 bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, recently renovated, end unit. No pets. No smoking. Avail March 15. $750/mo 250-397-2068

CARIBOO GARDENSClean, large, bright

1&2 bedroomsSeniors Welcome

For reliable service call Penny

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Commercial/Industrial

1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rose-wood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-530-4224.

Duplex / 4 Plex2 & 1 BDRM units renovated, in 100 Mile. Security Dep req’d Call 250-397-2041 for details.

3 BDRM duplex in Forest Grove. $700/month + utilities. Ref. req. $350 DD. Immediate occupancy 250-397-2754.

LARGE bright 1 bdrm $525. 2 bdrm. $650. NS. NP. 10 min to 100 Mile. Avail. now 250-397-0128.

Homes for Rent108 MILE, 1 bdrm w/ensuite and loft, new carpet. 5 appli-ances on 3 acres on Golf Course. Terrifi c view, very pri-vate, garden space. Ref & damage dep req’d. $850/mo plus util. Call 250-945-4712

14’ x 58’ mobile at the 105. 2 bdrms, f/s w/d. Ref req’d. $625 per month, includes heat. 250-395-2012.

LAKESIDE 2 bdrm, A-frame with loft overlooking 108 lake WD $900/mo avail Mar 1. House will be shown Feb 22 to 28. Contact [email protected] or text 604 349 5563 or phone after Feb 20.

Townhouses

BC Housing is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent.For applications contact:

250-395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149

Misc. Wanted Misc. Wanted

Legal

NOTICE to Remove Private Land from Woodlot

Licence W 1652

Please be advised that Thomas Jennings is propos-ing to remove 141 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W1652 located in the vicinity of Buffalo Lake.Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to: Ian Hamilton RPF, Mon-tane Forest Consultants Ltd., PO Box 657, 100 Mile House, BC. V0K 2E0, by 5pm on Monday, March 14, 2016.Only written inquiries re-ceived by the above date will be responded to.Information about this propo-sal can be obtained by con-tacting Montane Forest Con-sultants Ltd., 715 Alder Ave., 100 Mile House, phone 250-395-4025.

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Feed & Hay Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent Legal Notices Legal NoticesWAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN

By virtue of a Warehouse-man’s Lien, we will dispose of the following articles to re-cover the indebtedness for storage plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale: Household goods, re-ceived April 7, 2014.Household goods will be sold in 30 days of this notice, unless charges are paid within the time mentioned.Submitted by: Big Country Storage Terminals Ltd., Lessor, located at 201 7th Street, 100 Mile House, B.C. and Diana Souther, Lessee, 6815 Fawn Creek Rd., Lone Butte, BC, V0K 1x1.

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CONTRACTOR REGISTRYClinton Community Forest is establishing a select list of pre-qualified contractors who will be invited to participate in subsequent Invitations to Tender for future harvesting, forestry and silvicultural contracts. Only those contractors having been pre-qualified will be invited by select invitation to compete for these contracts.Harvesting Contracts: This work will include, but not be limited to the following activities: harvesting, road construction, road maintenance and deactivation, log hauling and bridge construction and installation.Forestry and Silviculture Contracts: This work will include, but not be limited to the following activities: road and block layout, site plan data collection, GPS traversing, silviculture surveys, site preparation, computer mapping, brushing and weeding, waste assessments and beetle probing.Submission of an application does not guarantee inclusion on a resulting short list of pre-qualified contractors. Clinton Community Forest reserves the right to limit the number of pre-qualified contractors invited to compete on any contract.A Corporate Resume can be mailed to the above

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