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Keith McNeill
A large crowd was on hand on Sunday when store manager Sandy Toma and mayor John Harwood officially opened Clearwater’s new Buy-Low Foods supermarket.
In their comments, Toma and Harwood both mentioned the speed with which the new store had been built and the positive effects the store should have on the local economy.
On hand from Buy-Low for the ribbon-cutting were president Dan Bregg and Sam Corea, direc-tor of retail operations.
Also present were Ralph Sunderman and Ken Kjenstad, founders of Safety Mart, Clearwater’s former grocery store and Buy-Low’s predecessor.
The new store is 25,000 square feet in size, com-pared to 18,000 sq. ft. for Safety Mart.
Safety Mart opened in Brookfield Mall on Jan. 17, 1973. The original owners were Ken Kjenstad and Ralph Sunderman. The pair had worked together in Cranbrook before making the move to the North Thomson Valley,
Size of the store at that
time was 10,000 sq. ft., of which 6,000 sq. ft. was floor display area and the remainder storage and freezer space.
Kelvin Arndt, Wade Elliot and Rob Sunderman owned the store from 1994 to 2013 and made a num-ber of improvements while they were in charge.
Buy-Low purchased Safety Mart as of Nov. 30 last year – exactly one year before the grand opening.
Associated Grocers, a division of Buy-Low, had been the store’s main wholesale supplier for sev-eral years before that.
Buy-Low submitted
development permit appli-cations for the new store by Highway 5 to District of Clearwater in February and went before town council in April. A build-ing permit was applied for at the same time.
Excavations for the building began almost right away.
The store was put up by Norson Construction out of Kelowna.
A second building locat-ed next to the Buy-Low store is under construc-tion. Principal tenant in the second building will be Pharmasave.
In October, town coun-
cil issued a development permit for a third build-ing, which will be located between the roundabout and where the courthouse is now.
Interior Savings Credit Union will occupy the third building, which will be about 345 square meters (3,700 sq. ft.) in size.
What will happen to the space at Brookfield Mall formerly occupied by Safety Mart is not yet clear.
In a recent letter to the tenants of the mall, Sandy Reid, president of the company that owns the mall, said that they are in
active and ongoing nego-tiations with a potential replacement tenant.
The potential tenant is interested in leasing the entire space presently occu-pied by Safety Mart.
Reid said that, because of the confidential nature of the negotiations, he was unable to disclose the name of the potential ten-ant or the nature of his business.
He did say, however, that the new tenant would add value and visibility to both the Brookfield Shopping Center and to the Clearwater commu-nity.
Store manager Sandy Toma (l) and mayor John Harwood cut the ribbon to officially open the new Buy-Low store in Clear-water at noon on Sunday. On the left is Buy-Low president Dan Bregg while to the right of the mayor is Sam Corea, director of retail operations. Behind Bregg and Toma are Ralph Sunderman (checked jacket) and Ken Kjenstad, former owners of Safety Mart, the new store’s predecessor. For more photos, see page A10 inside.Photo by Keith McNeill
Buy-Low Foods opens new store in Clearwater
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A2 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 4, 2014 Clearwater Times
Keith McNeill
Your editor recently returned from par-ticipating in Citizens Climate Lobby – Canada’s 2014 confer-ence in Ottawa.
Citizens Climate Lobby is an organiza-tion that began in the United States in 2007. Its purpose is to lobby legislators to bring in a carbon fee-and-dividend system.
This would essen-tially be a carbon tax on fossil fuels but, instead of putting the money into govern-ment revenues as with other taxes, it would be distributed to every-one as equal dividends or carbon rebates.
Day one of the con-ference was interesting and informative.
Main speaker was Mark Reynolds, the executive director of CCL. He outlined the history of the orga-nization and outlined the approach they take when speaking with legislators – respect-ful and non-confron-tational, to listen as much as to speak.
The second day of the Citizen Climate Lobby – Canada con-ference was even more interesting that the first.
Speakers included a Skype appearance by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist and evangelical Christian who was born and
grew up in the Toronto area but who now lives in Texas. She talked about the need to shape your climate change message to
your audience – for example, evangelical Christians.
Michael MacMillan talked about his book, “Tragedy in the
Commons,” which is based on interviews done with 80 former M.P.s about their experiences in politics. Even though many
of them had been in senior cabinet posi-tions, they overwhelm-ingly were unhappy with the high level of party discipline in the
Canadian parliament. Several reforms were suggested.
CCL execu-tive director Mark Reynolds gave an address titled, “The Way Forward.”
When things go wrong, people ask, “What’s wrong with me?”, “What’s wrong with them?” and “What’s wrong with it?” he said. A better approach would be to ask, “What are we committed to?”
A common meta-phor used to explain how people react to the threat of climate change is the story of putting a frog in a pot of cool water and gradually warming it. The frog supposedly will remain until it cooks.
Tom Rand, the keynote speaker in the afternoon, talked about his book “Waking the Frog,” which examines the psychology of denial.
Final workshop was a panel discussion on economics with Tom Rand, Celine Bak (president of Analytica Advisors), Stewart Elgie (University of Ottawa and member of the new EcoFiscal Commission), Christopher Ragan (chair of the EcoFiscal Commission), and David Robinson (Institute for Northern Ontario Research and Development).
Although Celine Bak emphasized that she is not an economist, the panel members agreed that the best way to tackle climate change would be by pricing carbon dioxide – preferably through a carbon tax.
Stewart Elgie said a carbon tax set at $30 per tonne (the same as B.C.’s) would generate $20 billion per year federally (assuming there are 20 million adults in Canada, that would mean a car-bon dividend as pro-posed by CCL would amount to $1,000 per year per adult).
For more about the conference, including the final two days of lobbying politicians, see next week’s issue.
Climate conference lobbies for fee-and-dividend
Participants in Citizens Climate Lobby - Canada’s recent conference gather in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill before fanning out to lobby for a carbon fee-and-dividend solution to global climate change. Photo by Keith McNeill
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Clearwater Times Thursday, December 4, 2014 www.clearwatertimes.com A3
Times Staff
Temperatures dropped to -26C or colder in Clearwater recently, but was that enough to set back mountain pine beetle and other economi-cally important forest insects?
“This cold snap will help but the first cold snap we had a few weeks back trig-gered most bark bee-tles into their cold-hardy overwintering state,” said Lorraine Maclauchlan, an entomologist with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and
Natural Resources in Kamloops.
She added that there could be local-ized effect on insects depending upon their stage of devel-opment, cold-hardy state and length of this cold weather.
“In this part of B.C. (Kamloops; Clearwater) there are not very many active mountain pine beetle sites left. They killed most of their host and collapsed,” Maclauchlan said.
Rotary installs benchVolunteers from Clearwater Rotary Club take a break after installing one of three new benches in Clear-water's Riverview Cemetery recently. Rotary and Wells Gray Community Forest funded the project, with the materials obtained from Wadlegger Logging and Jock Sorenson Contracting. Pictured are (l-r) Richard Christenson, Ray Harms , Tim Panko and Paul Streadwick. Other benches are to be installed along the new community trail from Evergreen Acres seniors center to behind the hospital.Photo submitted
Cam Fortems – Kamloops This Week
The keynote speaker at a First Nations forum on aboriginal title is advocating for a new attempt at treaty negotiations — some-thing rejected by Secwepemc First Nations for decades.
James Tully, described as Canada’s fore-most political theorist during an introduction at the Nov. 21 forum at Thompson Rivers University, said new treaty-making must be done with fundamental differences in the wake of Supreme Court of Canada decisions dating back to the 1970s.
Tully spoke at a forum hosted by Shuswap Nation Tribal Council called What is Consent? It comes in the wake of a decision of the Supreme Court of Canada to award aboriginal title to 1,700 square kilometres of land in the Chilcotin’s Nemiah Valley — a decision that rejected the government’s argument that title only existed in intensely settled areas.
Tully, a University of Victoria professor, outlined B.C.’s relationship with aboriginal people dating back to the early 1800s, when the first visitors from Europe integrated into First Nations lands, trading and sometimes intermarrying.
Tully said James Douglas, the first governor of Vancouver Island and later of what would become mainland British Columbia, estab-lished treaties in the mid-19th century to pre-serve the independence of indigenous people.
Reserves, rather than the confining tiny pieces of land that would be later established, were all lands not directly under treaty agree-ment.
However, leaders after Douglas abandoned that recognition of aboriginal rights and title, “kicking the can down the road” for a century, Tully said.
But, beginning in the 1970s, Tully said suc-cessive Supreme Court of Canada decisions have recognized aboriginal rights were never abandoned, nor taken.
The step forward, he said, is to go back to the original stance taken by Douglas — treat-ing First Nations as independent nations and equals and creating treaties on that basis.
“Douglas has been poorly interpreted,” Tully said. “He quite literally says ... ‘put all the traditional territory in the reservation. They can lease it out if they want and they get 100 per cent, but it’s their land.’”
Tully said B.C.’s treaty process has been under an unequal and subservient relationship that doesn’t exist in law.
He said new treaties must be done on a nation-to-nation basis, with First Nations not within Canada, but beside it.
But, the concept of treaties in this region has long been rejected.
One forum participant told Tully: “I’ll never support a treaty process. It doesn’t benefit our people in any way. I know it never will.”
Secwepemc leader Wayne Christian acknowledged Tully’s idea may strike some as outdated. But, he noted Tully’s insistence the two sides must be on equal ground and his rejection of the current process as irrelevant in wake of the latest decision on Chilcotin land.
“We don’t see [the current B.C. treaty pro-cess] as a treaty process. We see it as a real-estate deal,” Christian said. “They’re just buy-ing up land ... That’s not a treaty.”
Christian also echoed Tully’s call for a par-allel indigenous law that would integrate and exist beside Canadian law.
Tully said in order for treaty negotiations to be equal, much more building of First Nations capacity in education and economy must occur.
Tully: Treaty talks need a new take for the Secwepemc
Cold weather too little, too late for pine beetle
DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER
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WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Winter is Here – With Colder Temperatures and Snow!
The District of Clearwater and Borrow Enterprises would like to thank its residents for their patience during our first deluge of snow. The District has established a priority system when it comes to snow and ice control. This priority system allows the District’s maintenance contractor to be more effective when addressing snow and ice control within the community. The District maintains 71kms of roads. All roads are classed on a priority sequence and will be done accordingly.
Priority 1: Main Travel Roads, Emergency Roads & Bus Routes Priority 2 and 3 are not addressed until priority 1 are to maintenance standards.
We encourage residents to reduce “on street” parking during snow events. The reduction of on street parking during and after snow events will allow the District’s maintenance contractor to more effectively remove/relocate snow; thus providing the ability to park on the shoulder without hindering traffic flow once the snow removal activities are complete. The District would also like to remind residents that the storage of unlicensed vehicles within the Road Right of Way is prohibited. Should unlicensed vehicles be stored and/or parked within the Road Right of Way, they may be removed at the owner’s expense.
Upcoming Events: December 6th – Open House – The Red Umbrella 10:00am-4:00pm – 86 Young Road, Clearwater December 7th – Rotary Christmas Tree Light-up – Information Centre December 9th – Seniors Monthly Luncheon – 10:30am at the Clearwater Elks Hall Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome. Come and meet the new Council. December 2nd, 2014 – Inaugural meeting of new Council – 7:00pm December 16th, 2014 – Economic Development Committee of the Whole Meeting – 1:00pm December 16th, 2014 – Regular Council Meeting – 2:00pm Keep updated with what’s happening in the District on our website www.districtofclearwater.com and “Like” us on Facebook.
The offices of the District of Clearwater “Municipal Hall” and ICBC/Motor Vehicle are located at:
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A4 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 4, 2014 Clearwater Times
Buy-Low opening marks turning point for Clearwater and area
editorial by keith mcNeill
Opinion“ Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one's better
abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on one's ideas, to take a calculated risk — and to act.” - Andre Malraux, writer
BC Press CouncilThe Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council.Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to BC Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
Driving without snow tires might affect insurance coverage
Attention Census Canada. If you really want to know how many people live in Clearwater and area, you don't need to go door-to-door. All you need to do is open a new grocery store and then count how many people show up.
It isn't often that one is present at a turning point in history but it was hard to escape the impression that was what was happening during last Sunday's grand opening of the new Buy-Low supermarket in Clearwater.
What's the big deal about a new food store opening? After all, it happens all the time.
It's a big deal for Clearwater, though.The new store will pull people off the high-
way who otherwise would not stop.Once in the store to buy groceries or what-
ever, it would be quite easy to persuade them to take a quick side-trip to see the waterfalls. And once they spend a few hours doing that, well, they might as well stay for the night – or two or three.
We've heard lots of talk over the years about various mines proposed for the area and what effect they might have on the local economy.
The fact is, Highway 5 itself is a gold mine running right through our community. Up until now, far too many people travelling that route could pass through this town and not know it existed.
Having a major food store and then a shop-per centre next to the highway will benefit all
tourism-related businesses and, through them, the community as a whole.
And it will benefit Wells Gray Park, by bring-ing in more visitors and raising its profile.
Up until recently, this community has suffered from a lack of planning. People have gone off and put up buildings and businesses wherever they pleased. The result has been, to borrow a description from former town councillor Bert Walker, as if all the parts of a town were put on a blanket, and then that blanket was given a toss to scatter them.
The new Buy-Low store and the Clearwater Shopping Centre that it will be part of promise to rationalize and consolidate development.
All of this is the direct result of incorpora-tion. Before Clearwater was a municipality, there were numerous proposals to build a second shopping centre in various locations. All sput-tered and failed.
At the opening the executives from Buy-Low were full of praise for how the District of Clearwater had expedited the project. With con-struction starting in April, the store could not have been completed in the short time it took without the full cooperation of the municipal-ity's staff and council, they said.
The new Buy-Low store and shopping cen-ter are just the first major fruits resulting from Clearwater's becoming a municipality. They won't be the last.
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Editor, The Times:I saw your story on the first snowfall of the season (“First snow
keeps RCMP busy”, Nov. 27 issue) and thought I’d get in touch to clarify ICBC insurance coverage and winter tires.
In your story, you say that not having winter tires on your vehicle could result in a denial of insurance coverage from ICBC.
In fact, driving without winter tires will not void your insurance if you have a claim. It also won't mean you're automatically at-fault in a crash. However, if you get in a crash where winter tires could have helped, not having them may affect whether—or how much—you are at fault. www.icbc.com/road-safety/driving-tips/Pages/Winter-driving.aspx
Would you be able to run a correction in a future edition to clarify this for your readers?
Leslie DicksonSenior Communications Specialist
Insurance Corporation of B.C.
Editor, The Times: He has declared war on cli-
mate change legislation. He has called climate change a hoax and has actually published a book on the subject called “The Greatest Hoax.”
When the Republicans — in a perfect demonstration of Winston Churchill's 'democracy is a terrible system except for all the rest' — take control of both houses of congress, he will return as chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee — a power-ful position indeed.
He is “Mountain Jim” Inhofe from Oklahoma.
The very name should send shivers down the spine of any reasonable person who is inter-ested in such matters as global warming.
But then who am I trying to fool here beside myself? The right-wing in this country pre-fers the Republicans over the Democrats.
According to those chamber of commerce/board of trade types, the Republicans are easy to do business with.
After all what's a little climate change/global warm-ing when the bottom line is affected?
Plus there is the unstated racism not just in the US of A but also here is the land of the Maple Leaf.
To an unreconstructed red-neck having a 'black' president must be a total abomination.
Of course Inhofe's biggest backers are the fossil fuel gang.
He combines the ideologi-cal and the religious — quote
Genesis 8.22, “'As long as the Earth remains there will be seed time and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, day and night.'
“My point is, God's still up there. The arrogance of people to think that we human beings would be able to change what He is doing in the climate is to me outrageous,” Inhofe said.
In other words there is no such thing as climate change and if there is, it's God's will — nothing we mere mortals can or should do about it.
Under other circumstances this would make great satire!
However, with Jim Inhofe about to become one of the most powerful men in the US of A, it is not funny at all.
Dennis PeacockClearwater, B.C.
U.S. senator questions human's role in climate change
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A4 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 4, 2014 Clearwater Times
Buy-Low opening marks turning point for Clearwater and area
editorial by keith mcNeill
Opinion“ Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one's better
abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on one's ideas, to take a calculated risk — and to act.” - Andre Malraux, writer
BC Press CouncilThe Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council.Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to BC Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
Driving without snow tires might affect insurance coverage
Attention Census Canada. If you really want to know how many people live in Clearwater and area, you don't need to go door-to-door. All you need to do is open a new grocery store and then count how many people show up.
It isn't often that one is present at a turning point in history but it was hard to escape the impression that was what was happening during last Sunday's grand opening of the new Buy-Low supermarket in Clearwater.
What's the big deal about a new food store opening? After all, it happens all the time.
It's a big deal for Clearwater, though.The new store will pull people off the high-
way who otherwise would not stop.Once in the store to buy groceries or what-
ever, it would be quite easy to persuade them to take a quick side-trip to see the waterfalls. And once they spend a few hours doing that, well, they might as well stay for the night – or two or three.
We've heard lots of talk over the years about various mines proposed for the area and what effect they might have on the local economy.
The fact is, Highway 5 itself is a gold mine running right through our community. Up until now, far too many people travelling that route could pass through this town and not know it existed.
Having a major food store and then a shop-per centre next to the highway will benefit all
tourism-related businesses and, through them, the community as a whole.
And it will benefit Wells Gray Park, by bring-ing in more visitors and raising its profile.
Up until recently, this community has suffered from a lack of planning. People have gone off and put up buildings and businesses wherever they pleased. The result has been, to borrow a description from former town councillor Bert Walker, as if all the parts of a town were put on a blanket, and then that blanket was given a toss to scatter them.
The new Buy-Low store and the Clearwater Shopping Centre that it will be part of promise to rationalize and consolidate development.
All of this is the direct result of incorpora-tion. Before Clearwater was a municipality, there were numerous proposals to build a second shopping centre in various locations. All sput-tered and failed.
At the opening the executives from Buy-Low were full of praise for how the District of Clearwater had expedited the project. With con-struction starting in April, the store could not have been completed in the short time it took without the full cooperation of the municipal-ity's staff and council, they said.
The new Buy-Low store and shopping cen-ter are just the first major fruits resulting from Clearwater's becoming a municipality. They won't be the last.
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Editor, The Times:I saw your story on the first snowfall of the season (“First snow
keeps RCMP busy”, Nov. 27 issue) and thought I’d get in touch to clarify ICBC insurance coverage and winter tires.
In your story, you say that not having winter tires on your vehicle could result in a denial of insurance coverage from ICBC.
In fact, driving without winter tires will not void your insurance if you have a claim. It also won't mean you're automatically at-fault in a crash. However, if you get in a crash where winter tires could have helped, not having them may affect whether—or how much—you are at fault. www.icbc.com/road-safety/driving-tips/Pages/Winter-driving.aspx
Would you be able to run a correction in a future edition to clarify this for your readers?
Leslie DicksonSenior Communications Specialist
Insurance Corporation of B.C.
Editor, The Times: He has declared war on cli-
mate change legislation. He has called climate change a hoax and has actually published a book on the subject called “The Greatest Hoax.”
When the Republicans — in a perfect demonstration of Winston Churchill's 'democracy is a terrible system except for all the rest' — take control of both houses of congress, he will return as chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee — a power-ful position indeed.
He is “Mountain Jim” Inhofe from Oklahoma.
The very name should send shivers down the spine of any reasonable person who is inter-ested in such matters as global warming.
But then who am I trying to fool here beside myself? The right-wing in this country pre-fers the Republicans over the Democrats.
According to those chamber of commerce/board of trade types, the Republicans are easy to do business with.
After all what's a little climate change/global warm-ing when the bottom line is affected?
Plus there is the unstated racism not just in the US of A but also here is the land of the Maple Leaf.
To an unreconstructed red-neck having a 'black' president must be a total abomination.
Of course Inhofe's biggest backers are the fossil fuel gang.
He combines the ideologi-cal and the religious — quote
Genesis 8.22, “'As long as the Earth remains there will be seed time and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, day and night.'
“My point is, God's still up there. The arrogance of people to think that we human beings would be able to change what He is doing in the climate is to me outrageous,” Inhofe said.
In other words there is no such thing as climate change and if there is, it's God's will — nothing we mere mortals can or should do about it.
Under other circumstances this would make great satire!
However, with Jim Inhofe about to become one of the most powerful men in the US of A, it is not funny at all.
Dennis PeacockClearwater, B.C.
U.S. senator questions human's role in climate change
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Debra Mundy: I love the snow. I think it's beautiful. It brings the Christ-mas spirit with it. What I don't like is when it is when it lands on the roads and causes havoc.
Marilyn Collison:Yes, I am, actually ... ski season.
Maggie Van Cott (Kamloops):No, just because it's cold. I like the sun-shine.
Dave Fehr (with Aubrey):Not really. I hate working in it – I'm a faller. I like sledding in it..
Diane Dekelver: No, because it's a lot of work keeping paths and driveways clear. It's hard for the elderly to get around.?
Questionof the Week
Are you glad the snow is finally here?
Editor, The Times:Clearwater and District Food Bank
would like to thank all of the people that participated in the fundraising festivities this past Hallowe'en.
The Wyndhaven Haunted House was a fabulous success again. How do they find a way to get even better each year? A total of 490 food items and $550 was donated.
Thank you Fields, Rona, Safety Mart and the firehall for your generous sup-port.
The students at Raft River Elementary School collected 164 food items and $160. The WE to ME students at Clearwater Secondary School collected 89 food items.
Clearwater and District Food Bank staff
Editor, The Times:It has been a long time since I
last wrote here.I noticed the editorial (“Our
federal debt: There's no hiding from the elephant in the room”, Nov. 27 issue) and enjoyed it.
I am sure others know these things but they may interest those who don't. There are only five or six countries in the world that are debt free. They can be found by Google.
North Dakota is what they call a sunshine state – its assets far outweigh its debts. One of
reason for this is North Dakota has its own bank. It has had this bank for 90 years.
Libya was debt free also with its own bank until Canadian bombs destroyed the country.
Canada was pretty much debt free until Trudeau in late 1970s opened it to private banks and stopped using the Bank of Canada. Mulroney, made it even better for the banks when he was in power.
Iceland has forgiven many debts and put several bankers in jail. The people's life is much,
much better now.Could any of the readers
please explain to me why not one person in our parliaments have ever, ever, tackled this banking banditry.
Not one of our prime ministers! Can they not see what has happened since we stopped using our interest free Bank Of Canada and went to the private banks? Our own bank – 35 years debt free Canada. Private banks and in 30 years some-thing like $600 billion in
debt. We can not ever pay off even the compound interest?
Again, please someone explain this to me.
This article is on the Bank of North Dakota: www.moth-
erjones.com/mojo/2009/03/how-nation%E2%80%99s-only-state-owned-bank-became-envy-wall-street
Wayne RussellBlackpool, B.C.
Why don't governments tackle bank banditry?
Way to go Clearwater!
Tuberculosis is more dangerous than EbolaEditor, The Times:
While the world watches in morbid fascination as Ebola burns through west Africa, there’s anoth-er, more patient killer that will claim far more victims. Unlike Ebola, tuberculosis takes its victims slow-ly, ensuring that on average a TB sufferer infects almost a dozen others before they are treated – or die.
Each year 9 mil-lion people are newly infected with TB, a third never diagnosed. 1.4 million will die. These numbers dwarf the deaths by Ebola, the disease that has gripped the world with fear.
Ebola is a new threat and certainly needs attention. But for years now Canada has been at the fore-
front of helping the world rid itself of the ancient plague of TB. Canada launched TB REACH in 2009, and in its first year this program increased detection and treat-ment of TB up to 100 per cent in some areas.
Its reach has since expanded to 145 proj-ects in 36 countries, and millions of lives have been saved.
Canada is the sole funder of TB REACH, and the time for funding renewal is here. As we did in 2009, Canada needs to pledge another $120 million over five years so that TB REACH can continue with its successful and innovative outreach programs.
Nathaniel PooleVictoria, B.C.
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6 - 7Beginning Dec. 1, health-care visitors should be vaccinatedMinistry of Health
VICTORIA – As of Dec. 1, 2014, all visitors to provincial health-care facilities – including long-term care homes – are asked to be vaccinated against influenza, or to wear a mask while visiting, to help protect those most vulnerable from influ-enza.
This policy first took effect last year, to help protect patients and seniors who are most at risk of complications from the flu. Anyone who enters a hospital, long-term care facility or any other health-care
facility will be expected to wear a mask if they haven't been vaccinated against influenza. Masks will be available, free of charge, for those who have not been vac-cinated.
Visitors join health-care workers, vol-unteers and contractors in their efforts to protect patient safety through this com-prehensive influenza prevention strategy. The best way for visitors to help protect their loved ones in hospitals, long-term care facilities and other health-care facili-ties is to get vaccinated.
If you do plan on visiting someone in
one of these facilities, or if you take fam-ily members to outpatient appointments, you are eligible for a free flu shot. Flu shots are available at pharmacies, doctor's offices, and public health clinics. Visitors will be asked to comply with this policy on the honour system.
Flu shots are also offered for free in B.C. to a number of individuals, includ-ing children, seniors, pregnant women, Aboriginal people, individuals with chronic health conditions, and those who work or come in close contact with high-er-risk groups.
Each year, about 3,500 Canadians die from influenza or its complications – it can be a very serious illness, particularly for people at an increased risk of com-plications (like those who are patients or residents in health-care facilities).
The influenza vaccine is safe and effec-tive at preventing illness when used in conjunction with other infection control practices, such as hand washing and remaining home when sick.
For more information about influenza and vaccination clinics, visit: www.immu-nizebc.ca
Jeff Nagel – Black Press
This year's flu shot may prove less effective than usual because the dominant virus now circulating has mutated signifi-cantly in the months since the vaccine was devised.
The H3N2 strain – one of three tar-geted in this year's flu vaccine – is thought to have changed its genetic makeup enough to possibly thwart the antibodies that the vaccine acti-vates.
Dr. Danuta Skowronski, an epi-demiologist with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, is still recommending the vaccine, particu-larly for the elderly, the chronically ill and those with compro-mised immune sys-tems.
"It's not a perfect match," she said. "But for the high risk, even an imperfectly matched vaccine is going to give cross protection. And for
some people it could be life-saving."
She said the H3N2 strain tends to be par-ticularly nasty to the elderly and may bring a deadlier flu season than usual.
"We may see more hospitalizations or deaths this year," Skowronski said.
She said it's partic-ularly concerning that the flu has struck B.C. surprisingly early this season, causing out-breaks in eight seniors' care homes.
The vaccine was formulated last February because it takes six to eight months to produce in large quantities and the H3N2 virus is
thought to have since mutated while circu-lating in the southern hemisphere.
Skowronski said it's still not too late to get the shot and some protection when flu activity peaks in the weeks ahead, includ-ing any later surge of cases of influenza B, which tends to peak in March or April.
The vaccine also targets the influenza B and H1N1 viruses, but they're considered less likely to cause illness this flu season.
Even in years when the vaccine is a bet-ter fit – last year's was about 70 per cent effective against the then-dominant H1N1 strain – Skowronksi says everyone should wash their hands frequently and avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth.
People who get the flu shot often mistak-enly think any illness they contract can't be flu and sometimes fail to get appropriate treatment.
"It doesn't make you invincible,"
Skowronski said.Anti-viral medica-
tion can stop or fight an influenza infection but must be given quickly, ideally within 12 hours of the start of symptoms.
An estimated 3,500 Canadians die each year from flu com-plications – mainly seniors and others with underlying condi-tions.
Flu vaccine less effective against mutant strainSome protection still better than none: BCCDC
Dr. Danuta Skowronski
Sorority helps food bankHeather Stanley (l) of Clearwater and District Food Bank receives a cheque from Xi Epsilon Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi member Marg Emery recently. Other donations this year went to the proposed splashpark. Members also sold daffodils for cancer, made Easter baskets for residents of Evergreen Acres and give out their an-nual bursary. The sorority's craft auction was held Nov. 27 in the conference room at Wells Grey Inn. Photo submitted
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Aboriginal Engagement Success By 6 Presents:
Breakfast with SantaJoin us on Saturday December 6TH 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Blackpool Hall, Clearwater
Everyone Welcome!Yummy breakfast prepared by the Royal Purple Lodge #302, 10:00 am until 12:00 noon.
Lots of crafts, coloring, write a letter to Santa, then give it to him when he makes his appearance at 12:30pm. Please bring your own camera.Breakfast and admission, & crafts are by donation or an item for the food bank.
Supported in part by: N.T. Aboriginal Cultural Centre. • Success By 6. • TNRD (Tim Pennell) • Royal Purple #302 • Many Community Volunteers.
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50 YEARS AGO:Telephone service
to Birch Island was being expanded from a single open-wire voice circuit on the CNR pole line to four voice circuits.
45 YEARS AGO:Hockey and skating
were expected to start soon at Clearwater Ski Hill. A schedule in the paper gave times for skating. A new rope had been ordered for the tow.
Six reflector flash-ers were missing from along Stegg's Hill, said road foreman Stan Arksey. Authorization had come through to put flashing amber lights on "Money's" corner.
40 YEARS AGO:Lands and Forests
Minister Bob Williams
promised that new legislation would be introduced within a couple of months that would make changes in the flood-plain restrictions in effect for the Clearwater Flats. Possibly the gov-ernment would pull back from the 200-year flood level to the 80-year level, he said. Williams was speaking at a public meeting in Clearwater.
The Lands and Forests minister also visited a new mill in Blue River that was to be run by Frank Capostinsky. The pro-vincial government was providing some financial assistance.
The new sports center in Clearwater was to be known as the North Thompson Sportsplex, announced publicity director Bill Anderson. The grand opening had been tentatively set for Jan. 23-25.
An 18-year-old
from Blue River was charged by a federal fisheries officer from Kamloops after he shot two salmon with a high powered rifle, killing both.
35 YEARS AGO:Shadowfax Track
and Field Club mem-ber Chris Sjodin was honored in Richmond as one of the top three B.C. athletes in his age group.
A Valemount driver had an unexpected swim across the North Thompson River when his car struck the abut-ment of the bridge across Mad River on Highway 5. He swam
ashore and was assisted by logging truck driv-ers. Police were able to cross the river with the aid of ropes.
Donald Fagg of Trutch Road in Clearwater came home with his mother, Barb Mills, to find some-one in his house. He detained the burglar until police arrived. An 18-year-old Clearwater man was charged with breaking and entering.
30 YEARS AGO:Roy Unterschultz,
Vavenby representa-tive on the TNRD Parks, Cemeteries and Television Committee, said he was tired of being blamed for the signal from the Vavenby repeater being switched from Knowledge Network to a movie chan-nel. The door to the repeater station had been kicked in.
The Clearwater Food Bank and Drop-In Center at the former CTP office building was offi-cially opened by M.P. Nelson Riis.
25 YEARS AGO:Following an out-
cry by local residents, B.C. Parks reversed a decision not to plow the road to Helmcken
Falls. Local parks manager Earl Sinclair said they planned to leave about two inches of hard-packed snow on the road to protect its new seal-coat sur-face.
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce's heritage committee developed a preliminary plan for a heritage village, to be located in the former planer mill yard in the Clearwater Flats. The project was to include a village of heritage buildings from the area, a farmers' mar-ket, race track, play ground and demon-stration forest. Further public input was invit-ed, said committee chair Frank Ritcey.
Clearwater Ski Club launched a fundraising appeal to help pay for its new chalet at the ski hill. The goal was to raise $75,000 to pay for one-third of the cost of the 3,000 sq. ft. building. Lottery funding for the structure had been delayed.
20 YEARS AGO:Ken Kjenstad
hadn't been on the Regional Health Board for more than 20 minutes before he had cornered Health Minister Paul Ramsey to talk about
multi-level care in Clearwater and First Responders in the North Thompson Valley. Ramsey had just finished designat-ing eight Community Health Councils and the Thompson Regional Health Board at a ceremony in Kamloops.
After five years in the making, Clearwater Ski Club's new lodge was to hold its first gathering, the club's annual general meeting. The building was scheduled to open for skiing the third week in December.
15 YEARS AGO:Financing for a new
$5.5 million health center for Clearwater would not be affected by a capital spend-ing freeze, said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Health. Construction might have to wait until the summer or fall, he added.
Hazel Wadlegger ended 11 years as a school trustee, eight with the former School District 26 (North Thompson) and three with the new School District 73 (Kamloops-Thompson). While in Kamloops she had gained a reputation with the Kamloops media as something of a maverick on the school board. "I think I helped open up the board in Kamloops – to make it more accessible," she said. Bert Walker took her place as trustee for the Upper North Thompson Valley.
10 YEARS AGO:Minister of
Forests Mike de Jong invited Wells Gray Country Community Forest Corporation and Lower North Thompson Valley Community Forest Society to apply for two community for-est licenses of 20,000 cubic meters each. The invitation was signifi-cant because it meant the licenses would not go out to tender.
Fraser Basin Council awarded the Eight Peaks Sustainable Resource Management Plan its Overall Sustainability Award. Primary focus of the plan was to integrate the forest and heli-ski industries in the Blue River by mapping out vertical-ly-oriented cut-blocks that could be used as ski runs.
5 YEARS AGO:District of
Clearwater was informed that there was a surprise source of funds available through Recreational Infrastructure Canada. This meant that it would go ahead with improvements to Rotary Sports Park, as well as beautify the appearance of the town along Highway 5. The project should be completed by March 31/2010.
1 YEAR AGO:Vavenby Bridge
was closed occasion-ally over a period of several weeks as a crew completed repairs to the 65-year-old struc-ture.
Tourism Wells Gray Country man-ager Brad Bradbury reported that 2013 had been a produc-tive year for tourism. Accommodations in Wells Gray Park were up 10 per cent, camp-ing and RV's in the park were up 11 per cent and hotels and motels reported an 18 per cent increase.
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Clearwater Community
in support of the Food BankChristmas ConcertDecember 6 from 6-9pmDutch Lake Community Centre209 Dutch Lake Road
Admission by cash donation or non-perishable donation to the Food Bank
Live Music, Silent Auction with a Children’s table, Delectable Bake Sale, Refreshments,and a Ra� e Draw
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6 - 7Beginning Dec. 1, health-care visitors should be vaccinatedMinistry of Health
VICTORIA – As of Dec. 1, 2014, all visitors to provincial health-care facilities – including long-term care homes – are asked to be vaccinated against influenza, or to wear a mask while visiting, to help protect those most vulnerable from influ-enza.
This policy first took effect last year, to help protect patients and seniors who are most at risk of complications from the flu. Anyone who enters a hospital, long-term care facility or any other health-care
facility will be expected to wear a mask if they haven't been vaccinated against influenza. Masks will be available, free of charge, for those who have not been vac-cinated.
Visitors join health-care workers, vol-unteers and contractors in their efforts to protect patient safety through this com-prehensive influenza prevention strategy. The best way for visitors to help protect their loved ones in hospitals, long-term care facilities and other health-care facili-ties is to get vaccinated.
If you do plan on visiting someone in
one of these facilities, or if you take fam-ily members to outpatient appointments, you are eligible for a free flu shot. Flu shots are available at pharmacies, doctor's offices, and public health clinics. Visitors will be asked to comply with this policy on the honour system.
Flu shots are also offered for free in B.C. to a number of individuals, includ-ing children, seniors, pregnant women, Aboriginal people, individuals with chronic health conditions, and those who work or come in close contact with high-er-risk groups.
Each year, about 3,500 Canadians die from influenza or its complications – it can be a very serious illness, particularly for people at an increased risk of com-plications (like those who are patients or residents in health-care facilities).
The influenza vaccine is safe and effec-tive at preventing illness when used in conjunction with other infection control practices, such as hand washing and remaining home when sick.
For more information about influenza and vaccination clinics, visit: www.immu-nizebc.ca
Jeff Nagel – Black Press
This year's flu shot may prove less effective than usual because the dominant virus now circulating has mutated signifi-cantly in the months since the vaccine was devised.
The H3N2 strain – one of three tar-geted in this year's flu vaccine – is thought to have changed its genetic makeup enough to possibly thwart the antibodies that the vaccine acti-vates.
Dr. Danuta Skowronski, an epi-demiologist with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, is still recommending the vaccine, particu-larly for the elderly, the chronically ill and those with compro-mised immune sys-tems.
"It's not a perfect match," she said. "But for the high risk, even an imperfectly matched vaccine is going to give cross protection. And for
some people it could be life-saving."
She said the H3N2 strain tends to be par-ticularly nasty to the elderly and may bring a deadlier flu season than usual.
"We may see more hospitalizations or deaths this year," Skowronski said.
She said it's partic-ularly concerning that the flu has struck B.C. surprisingly early this season, causing out-breaks in eight seniors' care homes.
The vaccine was formulated last February because it takes six to eight months to produce in large quantities and the H3N2 virus is
thought to have since mutated while circu-lating in the southern hemisphere.
Skowronski said it's still not too late to get the shot and some protection when flu activity peaks in the weeks ahead, includ-ing any later surge of cases of influenza B, which tends to peak in March or April.
The vaccine also targets the influenza B and H1N1 viruses, but they're considered less likely to cause illness this flu season.
Even in years when the vaccine is a bet-ter fit – last year's was about 70 per cent effective against the then-dominant H1N1 strain – Skowronksi says everyone should wash their hands frequently and avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth.
People who get the flu shot often mistak-enly think any illness they contract can't be flu and sometimes fail to get appropriate treatment.
"It doesn't make you invincible,"
Skowronski said.Anti-viral medica-
tion can stop or fight an influenza infection but must be given quickly, ideally within 12 hours of the start of symptoms.
An estimated 3,500 Canadians die each year from flu com-plications – mainly seniors and others with underlying condi-tions.
Flu vaccine less effective against mutant strainSome protection still better than none: BCCDC
Dr. Danuta Skowronski
Sorority helps food bankHeather Stanley (l) of Clearwater and District Food Bank receives a cheque from Xi Epsilon Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi member Marg Emery recently. Other donations this year went to the proposed splashpark. Members also sold daffodils for cancer, made Easter baskets for residents of Evergreen Acres and give out their an-nual bursary. The sorority's craft auction was held Nov. 27 in the conference room at Wells Grey Inn. Photo submitted
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Sunday December 74:30pm – 8:00pm
Wells Gray Information Centre 416 Eden Road
Christmas Tree Light-UpFree hot cocoa, tea, and co� ee
Entertainment • Prizes • Christmas Tree Decorating Contest• Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Contest• Carol Singers and Christmas Story Reading• Live Music• Indoor Winter Market• Foodbank Donations Accepted
Visit from SantaBring your own camera for a photo-op with Santa and“mail your letter to Santa.” There will be a direct mailbox for kids to send their letters
This event is sponsored by: Blackwell Enterprises, GOGO Communications and Wells Gray Info Centreand the following
CLEARWATER ROTARY
Sunday December 7Sunday December 7
CLEARWATER ROTARYChristmas Tree Light-Up
THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT
PUBLIC NOTICETNRD BOARD OF DIRECTORS INAUGURAL MEETING
The public is cordially invited to attend the Inaugural Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to be held:
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2014Time: 7:00 p.m.Location: Sandman Signature Hotel – Cordillera Room, 225 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC
Jim McCreight is on location in the Royal LePage Real Estate office every
Wednesday.
www.mjblaw.com
1-888-374-3161
Serious Issues require Serious Lawyers
• ICBC Claims• Family Law• Real Estate
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50 YEARS AGO:Telephone service
to Birch Island was being expanded from a single open-wire voice circuit on the CNR pole line to four voice circuits.
45 YEARS AGO:Hockey and skating
were expected to start soon at Clearwater Ski Hill. A schedule in the paper gave times for skating. A new rope had been ordered for the tow.
Six reflector flash-ers were missing from along Stegg's Hill, said road foreman Stan Arksey. Authorization had come through to put flashing amber lights on "Money's" corner.
40 YEARS AGO:Lands and Forests
Minister Bob Williams
promised that new legislation would be introduced within a couple of months that would make changes in the flood-plain restrictions in effect for the Clearwater Flats. Possibly the gov-ernment would pull back from the 200-year flood level to the 80-year level, he said. Williams was speaking at a public meeting in Clearwater.
The Lands and Forests minister also visited a new mill in Blue River that was to be run by Frank Capostinsky. The pro-vincial government was providing some financial assistance.
The new sports center in Clearwater was to be known as the North Thompson Sportsplex, announced publicity director Bill Anderson. The grand opening had been tentatively set for Jan. 23-25.
An 18-year-old
from Blue River was charged by a federal fisheries officer from Kamloops after he shot two salmon with a high powered rifle, killing both.
35 YEARS AGO:Shadowfax Track
and Field Club mem-ber Chris Sjodin was honored in Richmond as one of the top three B.C. athletes in his age group.
A Valemount driver had an unexpected swim across the North Thompson River when his car struck the abut-ment of the bridge across Mad River on Highway 5. He swam
ashore and was assisted by logging truck driv-ers. Police were able to cross the river with the aid of ropes.
Donald Fagg of Trutch Road in Clearwater came home with his mother, Barb Mills, to find some-one in his house. He detained the burglar until police arrived. An 18-year-old Clearwater man was charged with breaking and entering.
30 YEARS AGO:Roy Unterschultz,
Vavenby representa-tive on the TNRD Parks, Cemeteries and Television Committee, said he was tired of being blamed for the signal from the Vavenby repeater being switched from Knowledge Network to a movie chan-nel. The door to the repeater station had been kicked in.
The Clearwater Food Bank and Drop-In Center at the former CTP office building was offi-cially opened by M.P. Nelson Riis.
25 YEARS AGO:Following an out-
cry by local residents, B.C. Parks reversed a decision not to plow the road to Helmcken
Falls. Local parks manager Earl Sinclair said they planned to leave about two inches of hard-packed snow on the road to protect its new seal-coat sur-face.
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce's heritage committee developed a preliminary plan for a heritage village, to be located in the former planer mill yard in the Clearwater Flats. The project was to include a village of heritage buildings from the area, a farmers' mar-ket, race track, play ground and demon-stration forest. Further public input was invit-ed, said committee chair Frank Ritcey.
Clearwater Ski Club launched a fundraising appeal to help pay for its new chalet at the ski hill. The goal was to raise $75,000 to pay for one-third of the cost of the 3,000 sq. ft. building. Lottery funding for the structure had been delayed.
20 YEARS AGO:Ken Kjenstad
hadn't been on the Regional Health Board for more than 20 minutes before he had cornered Health Minister Paul Ramsey to talk about
multi-level care in Clearwater and First Responders in the North Thompson Valley. Ramsey had just finished designat-ing eight Community Health Councils and the Thompson Regional Health Board at a ceremony in Kamloops.
After five years in the making, Clearwater Ski Club's new lodge was to hold its first gathering, the club's annual general meeting. The building was scheduled to open for skiing the third week in December.
15 YEARS AGO:Financing for a new
$5.5 million health center for Clearwater would not be affected by a capital spend-ing freeze, said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Health. Construction might have to wait until the summer or fall, he added.
Hazel Wadlegger ended 11 years as a school trustee, eight with the former School District 26 (North Thompson) and three with the new School District 73 (Kamloops-Thompson). While in Kamloops she had gained a reputation with the Kamloops media as something of a maverick on the school board. "I think I helped open up the board in Kamloops – to make it more accessible," she said. Bert Walker took her place as trustee for the Upper North Thompson Valley.
10 YEARS AGO:Minister of
Forests Mike de Jong invited Wells Gray Country Community Forest Corporation and Lower North Thompson Valley Community Forest Society to apply for two community for-est licenses of 20,000 cubic meters each. The invitation was signifi-cant because it meant the licenses would not go out to tender.
Fraser Basin Council awarded the Eight Peaks Sustainable Resource Management Plan its Overall Sustainability Award. Primary focus of the plan was to integrate the forest and heli-ski industries in the Blue River by mapping out vertical-ly-oriented cut-blocks that could be used as ski runs.
5 YEARS AGO:District of
Clearwater was informed that there was a surprise source of funds available through Recreational Infrastructure Canada. This meant that it would go ahead with improvements to Rotary Sports Park, as well as beautify the appearance of the town along Highway 5. The project should be completed by March 31/2010.
1 YEAR AGO:Vavenby Bridge
was closed occasion-ally over a period of several weeks as a crew completed repairs to the 65-year-old struc-ture.
Tourism Wells Gray Country man-ager Brad Bradbury reported that 2013 had been a produc-tive year for tourism. Accommodations in Wells Gray Park were up 10 per cent, camp-ing and RV's in the park were up 11 per cent and hotels and motels reported an 18 per cent increase.
HISTORICAL Perspect i ve
BACK IN TIME
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Dutch Lake is a popular place. Many people making use of the lake have no doubt noticed the pretty yel-low flowers along the shoreline at certain times of the year.
The flowers are yel-low flag iris. They are not native to this area and they are causing serious environmental problems to Dutch Lake and other lakes in B.C.
“The impact of yellow flag iris is mul-tifaceted,” said Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, a researcher based at Thompson Rivers University. “It alters the whole structure of the shoreline, creat-ing mucky islands or fingers that are not friendly to waterfowl or invertebrates. Even turtles have a hard time getting through it.”
The irises out-compete local plants, removing food sources and habitat for migra-tory birds and other animals.
Tarasoff is investi-gating ways to control the plant using “ben-thic barriers.”
The barriers are sheet metal boxes that are covered with old conveyer belting and then placed onto the plants, penetrating into their rhizomes.
The barriers suf-focate the plants and rhizomes and block out sunlight. They also prevent other irises from growing into the space created.
Tarasoff and her research team com-pare the plots with the barriers with plots where the plants have been cut back, and with untreated plots.
Last summer the team set up four sta-tions on Dutch Lake and another five on Vaseux Lake near Okanagan Falls.
“We want to test how the benthic bar-riers work in different environmental condi-tions,” said Tarasoff.
The hope is that the barriers will kill the irises and allow native plants to take over again.
Depending on the results of this year's research, the project could be expanded to eight lakes next year.
Support for the research project has come from District of Clearwater, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Wildlife Habitat Canada and TRU.
Further informa-tion about yellow flag iris is available at
the Invasive Species Council of B.C. web-site: http://bcinva-sives.ca/ .
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Clearwater and District Food BankOpen: 9am to 12 noon, Mondays and Fridays
How to Donate: Cash or cheques can be dropped off at the Food Bank or by mail to 741 Clearwater Village Road,
Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1.Food Donations: dropped off at the Food Bank, Clearwater
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Sorority sells for ChristmasThree ladies check out one of the items for sale during Beta Sigma Phi's craft auction at the Wells Gray Inn on Thursday, Nov. 27. Pictured are (l-r) Lynda Dunkley, Robyn Russell and Niki McMillan. Photo by Keith McNeill
Beautiful but disruptive
Research assistant Kailee Streichert (l) and Dr. Catherine Tarasoff stand by a sign on the Dutch Lake beach-house that tells about a yellow flag iris research project. Photos by Keith McNeill
Dr. Catherine Tarasoff examines yellow flag iris rhi-zomes.
Yellow flag iris came to B.C. from Europe in the early 1900s as an orna-mental.
Yellow flag iris seeds can float for seven months.
We have fl yer packs available at the
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We always wish we had advance warning of a serious illness about to befall us. There is ... for diabetes. It’s called prediabetes and is a sort of early alert system that says you might be moving toward a full diabetes diagnosis. This can be picked up be certain blood tests ordered by your doctor and if it shows you have prediabetes, lifestyle changes can be made to possibly avoid the disease.
People have various reasons for not getting their flu shot each year. They may say it’s not perfect so why bother? Flu vaccine has saved many lives over the years and yes, it isn’t perfect, but with so few side effects it’s worth the effort. We encourage everyone, especially healthcare workers to get their flu shot this year.
Speaking of vaccines, there is a lot of work going on right now to find a vaccine against Parkinson’s Disease. An Austrian company has developed a vaccine that is in very early clinical trials. It has been well tolerated and the results have been positive. Money for the research has been provided by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
There has been much in the media about taking baby ASA for five to 10 years to reduce your risk of getting bowel, stomach and esophageal cancers. We know we can reduce cancer risk by stopping smoking and losing weight but this ASA method is showing promise. BUT, DO NOT start taking this drug without your doctor’s approval. It has side effects which can be damaging.
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Winter weather brings eight crashes
Winter has officially arrived. How do we know this? Because Clearwater RCMP responded to eight reported vehicle incidents within the last seven days.
All of the incidents were a direct result of driving too fast for the icy conditions of the road.
It’s always a shock when we get the first real downpour of snow and realize we've forgotten the driving skills we acquired last winter.
It’s obvious the snow and ice are here to stay, so be careful out there!
Arrested for assaultLast week a male was arrested for
assault when he stuck another person
to the ground during an argument.Obviously, we all know the differ-
ence between a verbal disagreement and a physical one, and the law reflects this.
The male was arrested on scene without problems before being taken back to the RCMP detachment where he was photographed and finger-printed.
He was released with a court date and strict conditions, one of which being that he may not contact directly or indirectly the victim of his assault.
Lock up your stuff!It’s that time of the year
where people bring out their snowmobiles, don’t put them away, and then have them sto-len.
We’ve had our first snowmo-bile theft of the season and we
hope it’s our only one!Make sure to lock up or put away
anything you think might be stolen. The RCMP will do its best to recover your things but it helps a lot if your things aren’t stolen to begin with.
Even in a small, safe commu-nity such as this one, you should still always protect your valuables.
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On average, 29 people are killed in crashes involving impaired driving in the Southern Interior every year.
On Friday, the B.C. govern-ment, police and ICBC launched the December CounterAttack campaign to urge drivers to plan ahead for a safe ride home if their holiday festivities involve alcohol.
While attitudes toward drink-ing and driving have changed considerably over the years, an average of 86 lives are still lost every year in B.C.
“Even after more than 35 years, CounterAttack remains a cornerstone of our provin-cial enforcement strategies that, together with changing public attitudes and our tough
Immediate Roadside Prohibition program, have helped to reduce the alcohol-related death toll on B.C. roads to record lows,” said Suzanne Anton, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “CounterAttack remains about
preserving and building on these vital public safety gains.”
“Getting home safely should be part of everyone’s holiday planning but the reality is that impaired driving remains a lead-ing cause of car crash fatali-
ties in B.C.,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Do your part this Christmas season and look out for family and friends – take a stand and don’t let them get behind the wheel impaired.”
“Police officers across B.C. will be working hard to keep impaired drivers off our roads this December,” said Chief Neil Dubord, chair of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee. “The hardest part of a police officer’s job is telling a family they’ve lost a loved one – a loss that could have been avoided. We can all help prevent these crashes by always planning a safe ride home.”
“We want everyone to enjoy the holidays with their family and friends so make sure you plan ahead for a safe ride home,” said
John Dickinson, ICBC’s director of road safety. “Take your turn as the designated driver, call a taxi, take transit or use Operation Red Nose.”
ICBC’s helping to prevent impaired driving this December through a month-long educa-tion campaign, funding for CounterAttack roadchecks and promotion of designated drivers with businesses, sports facilities and community groups.
ICBC also supports Operation Red Nose, a volunteer service in 25 B.C. communities that provides safe rides to drivers who have been drinking or feel too tired to drive during the holidays.
For an infographic that high-lights interesting facts about impaired driving and more on the CounterAttack campaign, visit icbc.com.
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Police check a driver for alcohol impairment. ICBC photo
Study reveals domestic violence is widespreadLONDON, ON /
CNW/ - According to survey results released by the labour move-ment and Western University's Faculty of Education recently, domestic violence is widespread in Canada and its effects are fol-lowing people to work.
"While the survey results are startling, employers need to understand they can and must take action," said Unifor Women's department director Julie White.
"We've seen a lot of discussion around vio-lence against women in the Canadian media recently, and while that's a start, we need to start having con-versations about solu-tions as well. There are many things that can
make a big difference, including supports and services for workers facing violence."
This ground-break-ing study, conducted by the Faculty of Education's Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children (CREVAWC) in partnership with the Canadian Labour Congress, gathered information from 8,429 workers across the country. This is the first ever nation-wide study on the impacts of domestic violence on Canadian workplaces. Outreach was largely conducted through unions, with approximately 80 per cent of respondents being union members.
One third of par-
ticipants indicated they had experienced domestic violence. Of those, 82% said the violence negatively affected their work performance. Almost 40% said it kept them from getting to work, and for almost 10% it meant losing their job. For more than half, that violence contin-ued at or near their workplace in the form of harassing emails, calls and texts, stalking or physical violence.
White pointed to Unifor's Women's Advocate program as a concrete example of how unions can take action to support their members who are victims of domestic violence. A Women's Advocate is a specially trained workplace rep-
resentative who assists women with issues such as workplace harassment, domestic violence and abuse.
"From helping women leave abusive relationships to work-ing with employers to ensure safe workplaces for workers experienc-ing domestic abuse, these workplace rep-resentatives are instru-mental in creating healthier workplaces and safer communi-ties," said White. "We currently have 326 women's advocates in workplaces across the country. I'd like to one day see there be a women's advocate in every workplace."
More informa-tion can be found at domesticviolenceat-work.ca.
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The staff at the new Buy-Low supermarket next to Highway 5 in Clearwater line up for a group photograph prior to opening the doors to the public for the first time on Sunday, Nov. 30. The store quickly filled with customers as residents from throughout the upper North Thompson Valley came to check out the new store. Photos by Keith McNeill
Clearwater's new Buy-Low store now open
Donna Chase demonstrates the wrapping machine in the new enclosed and refrigerated meat departments. Behind her are Cory Redman and Kendra Ash. Other features of the new store include an enlarged deli and an in-store bakery.
Sydney Kjenstad holds a rose as she guides the first cart through the doors of the new Buy-Low store. The wife of former Safety Mart owner Ken Kjenstad, she was first through the door at the old store too, in 1973.
Preserving the memoriesSandy Toma, manager of Clearwater’s new Buy-Low supermarket, stands on the former produce display at Safety Mart as he takes photos of the nearly empty store last Friday. Toma started working at Safety Mart shortly after it opened in 1973. Photo by Keith McNeill
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MINOR HOCKEYGAME SCHEDULE
SATURDAY DEC. 6 ATOM TOURNY9:00 – 10:15 Clearwater vs. Hurricanes10:30 – 11:45 Demons vs. Vernon12:00 – 1:15 Valemount vs. Williams Lk4:15 – 5:30 Hurricanes vs. Vernon5:45 – 7:00 Demons vs. Valemount7:15 – 8:30 Clearwater vs. Williams Lk
SUNDAY DEC. 77:00 – 8:15 Vernon vs. Valemount8:30 – 9:45 Hurricanes vs. Williams Lk10:00 – 11:15 Clearwater vs. Demons11:30 – 12:45 5th vs. 6th1:00 – 2:15 3rd vs. 4th2:30 – 3:45 1st vs. 2nd
40TH ANNIVERSARYClearwater & District Minor Hockey • Become part of a winning team. Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game. Open to Boys and Girls. www.cdmha.info/ Register @ 250 674 2594 or [email protected]
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Sports
Clearwater girls hockey player Annie Whelen celebrates after scoring against Vanderhoof during a tournament at the Sportsplex last weekend. Behind her is Emily Giesbrecht. The local squad won the tourney, followed by Chase in second, Vanderhoof in third, and Vernon in fourth.
Photos by Keith McNeill
Clearwater girls hockey player Megan Sim blasts a shot towards the Vanderhoof goal.
Kamloops This Week
Registration is open for the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet, which will be held in Salmon Arm on Jan. 17.
The full-day cross-country skiing event, a fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation for the past 30 years, has raised more than $400,000 since its inception.
Skiers of all ages and skill levels are invited to gather at the Larch Hills ski area and enjoy a hot
lunch, pool time, appy hour and a family dance.
There are various course lengths for the loppet, ranging from one kilometre for children four and under to 30 kilometres for adults.
For information on entry fees and registration, which closes on Jan. 15, go online to skilarchhills.ca or call Tina Letham at 250-832-8676.
There is more information on the event’s fundraising pledges at fitforheart.ca.
Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet set for January in Salmon Arm
Annie Whelen gets congratulated by her teammates after scoring against Vanderhoof.
Girls win home tournament
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Office of the Premier
VICTORIA – He's one of Canada's most iconic and inspiration-al citizens- a symbol of hope, courage and determination in the fight against cancer, and the B.C. govern-ment recently legislated a day in his name.
With the passing of the Terry Fox Day Act in the B.C. legislature, the second Sunday after Labour Day will now be officially known as Terry Fox Day. This is also the date of the hundreds of annual cross-Can-ada Terry Fox Runs commemorating Fox's Marathon of Hope.
"Terry Fox is an inspiration for British Columbians, Canadians, and people all over the world," said Premier Christy Clark. "His message of hope and the move-ment he started contin-ue to impact countless lives. This legislation that MLA Linda Reimer championed shows B.C. recognizes the difference he made in the world, and we will commemorate him
every second Sunday after Labour Day from now on."
Beginning in April 1980, Fox ran for 143 days and 5,373 kilo-metres from St. John's, Newfoundland to Thunder Bay, Ontario, to raise money for cancer research. On Sept. 1, 1980, Fox's worsening condition forced him to end his one-man marathon and that was the begin-ning of something big-ger than he had ever imagined.
This legislation recognizes Fox as a symbol of hope for British Columbians, and gives both the government and British Columbians the opportunity to carry on his vision and cel-ebrate his living legacy.
"Our sincere thanks to MLA Linda Reimer for taking the lead and introducing the Terry Fox Day act to the legislature," said Rolly Fox, father of Terry Fox. "We have been moved by the kind, generous and sincere words expressed by all members of the house since the bill was intro-duced."
When Fox began his Marathon of Hope in 1980, his goal was to raise $1 from every Canadian to fight can-cer. Today, more than $650 million has been raised in Fox's name in Canada and around the world for cancer research.
Fox was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and raised in Port
Coquitlam, B.C. He died on June 28, 1981, at the age of 22.
"I'm not a dreamer, and I'm not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to." - Terry Fox
Every year, millions of people in close to 30 countries participate in the Terry Fox Run,
National School Run Day, Terry's CAUSE on Campus and Terry Fox fundraising events.
There are 14 schools and 15 roads in Canada named after Terry Fox.
To find out more about Terry Fox fun-draisers and the Terry Fox Foundation, visit: http://www.terryfox.org/
12 - 13Trades program at NorKam to help all regions
KAMLOOPS – School District 73 and Thompson Rivers University are collaborating to deliver a unique education opportunity for high school students in the region to “sample uni-versity.”
The agreement will allow Thompson Rivers University to offer dual credits in construction and mechanical trade courses at the new NorKam Trades and Technology School.
An official signing ceremony was held Nov. 28 at the school district office in Kamloops.
Similar to the ACE-IT and TRU>Start programs already available in the district, the new Construction and Mechanical Trades “sampler” courses will be administered and taught through Thompson Rivers University faculty to eligible students in grades 10 through 12.
However, rather than students attending school at the TRU campus, they will be taught at the NorKam Trades and Technology school, where a new wing with classroom and shop facilities has been recently constructed.
The forecasted need for skilled trades workers in B.C. in the coming decade is enormous, with an estimated 1 million individuals needed to fill positions that will be largely vacated by retiring workers over the next eight to 10 years.
Students who successfully complete the sampler courses over one semes-ter will earn 16 credits toward their high school diploma and 12 credits from TRU, which may be applied to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of General Studies degree. The training can accommodate up to 36 students in each semester and applications for the
September 2015 intake will be avail-able in the new year with a deadline set for mid February. The first cohort of students will begin at NorKam in February of 2015.
“School District No. 73 is excited to enter into this agreement with Thompson Rivers University and we look forward to providing our stu-dents with increased opportunities for trades training now and in the future,” says Karl deBruijn, superintendent of School District No 73.
The District is making students aware of the opportunity through the trades and technology coordina-tors at each high school and through public meetings hosted at NorKam Secondary.
There is also a website that provides information on the programs at www.tnt.sd73.bc.ca.
Celebrating Day of the ChildDeklin Murray plays with the ball drop dur-ing a Day of the Child event held at Raft River Elementary on Thursday, Nov. 20. In 1954, the United Nations General Assembly recom-mended that all countries institute a Universal Children's Day, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. Photo by Kim Thomas
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Sports
Clearwater girls hockey player Annie Whelen celebrates after scoring against Vanderhoof during a tournament at the Sportsplex last weekend. Behind her is Emily Giesbrecht. The local squad won the tourney, followed by Chase in second, Vanderhoof in third, and Vernon in fourth.
Photos by Keith McNeill
Clearwater girls hockey player Megan Sim blasts a shot towards the Vanderhoof goal.
Kamloops This Week
Registration is open for the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet, which will be held in Salmon Arm on Jan. 17.
The full-day cross-country skiing event, a fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation for the past 30 years, has raised more than $400,000 since its inception.
Skiers of all ages and skill levels are invited to gather at the Larch Hills ski area and enjoy a hot
lunch, pool time, appy hour and a family dance.
There are various course lengths for the loppet, ranging from one kilometre for children four and under to 30 kilometres for adults.
For information on entry fees and registration, which closes on Jan. 15, go online to skilarchhills.ca or call Tina Letham at 250-832-8676.
There is more information on the event’s fundraising pledges at fitforheart.ca.
Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet set for January in Salmon Arm
Annie Whelen gets congratulated by her teammates after scoring against Vanderhoof.
Girls win home tournament
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Office of the Premier
VICTORIA – He's one of Canada's most iconic and inspiration-al citizens- a symbol of hope, courage and determination in the fight against cancer, and the B.C. govern-ment recently legislated a day in his name.
With the passing of the Terry Fox Day Act in the B.C. legislature, the second Sunday after Labour Day will now be officially known as Terry Fox Day. This is also the date of the hundreds of annual cross-Can-ada Terry Fox Runs commemorating Fox's Marathon of Hope.
"Terry Fox is an inspiration for British Columbians, Canadians, and people all over the world," said Premier Christy Clark. "His message of hope and the move-ment he started contin-ue to impact countless lives. This legislation that MLA Linda Reimer championed shows B.C. recognizes the difference he made in the world, and we will commemorate him
every second Sunday after Labour Day from now on."
Beginning in April 1980, Fox ran for 143 days and 5,373 kilo-metres from St. John's, Newfoundland to Thunder Bay, Ontario, to raise money for cancer research. On Sept. 1, 1980, Fox's worsening condition forced him to end his one-man marathon and that was the begin-ning of something big-ger than he had ever imagined.
This legislation recognizes Fox as a symbol of hope for British Columbians, and gives both the government and British Columbians the opportunity to carry on his vision and cel-ebrate his living legacy.
"Our sincere thanks to MLA Linda Reimer for taking the lead and introducing the Terry Fox Day act to the legislature," said Rolly Fox, father of Terry Fox. "We have been moved by the kind, generous and sincere words expressed by all members of the house since the bill was intro-duced."
When Fox began his Marathon of Hope in 1980, his goal was to raise $1 from every Canadian to fight can-cer. Today, more than $650 million has been raised in Fox's name in Canada and around the world for cancer research.
Fox was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and raised in Port
Coquitlam, B.C. He died on June 28, 1981, at the age of 22.
"I'm not a dreamer, and I'm not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to." - Terry Fox
Every year, millions of people in close to 30 countries participate in the Terry Fox Run,
National School Run Day, Terry's CAUSE on Campus and Terry Fox fundraising events.
There are 14 schools and 15 roads in Canada named after Terry Fox.
To find out more about Terry Fox fun-draisers and the Terry Fox Foundation, visit: http://www.terryfox.org/
12 - 13Trades program at NorKam to help all regions
KAMLOOPS – School District 73 and Thompson Rivers University are collaborating to deliver a unique education opportunity for high school students in the region to “sample uni-versity.”
The agreement will allow Thompson Rivers University to offer dual credits in construction and mechanical trade courses at the new NorKam Trades and Technology School.
An official signing ceremony was held Nov. 28 at the school district office in Kamloops.
Similar to the ACE-IT and TRU>Start programs already available in the district, the new Construction and Mechanical Trades “sampler” courses will be administered and taught through Thompson Rivers University faculty to eligible students in grades 10 through 12.
However, rather than students attending school at the TRU campus, they will be taught at the NorKam Trades and Technology school, where a new wing with classroom and shop facilities has been recently constructed.
The forecasted need for skilled trades workers in B.C. in the coming decade is enormous, with an estimated 1 million individuals needed to fill positions that will be largely vacated by retiring workers over the next eight to 10 years.
Students who successfully complete the sampler courses over one semes-ter will earn 16 credits toward their high school diploma and 12 credits from TRU, which may be applied to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of General Studies degree. The training can accommodate up to 36 students in each semester and applications for the
September 2015 intake will be avail-able in the new year with a deadline set for mid February. The first cohort of students will begin at NorKam in February of 2015.
“School District No. 73 is excited to enter into this agreement with Thompson Rivers University and we look forward to providing our stu-dents with increased opportunities for trades training now and in the future,” says Karl deBruijn, superintendent of School District No 73.
The District is making students aware of the opportunity through the trades and technology coordina-tors at each high school and through public meetings hosted at NorKam Secondary.
There is also a website that provides information on the programs at www.tnt.sd73.bc.ca.
Celebrating Day of the ChildDeklin Murray plays with the ball drop dur-ing a Day of the Child event held at Raft River Elementary on Thursday, Nov. 20. In 1954, the United Nations General Assembly recom-mended that all countries institute a Universal Children's Day, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. Photo by Kim Thomas
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I am pleased to see that many businesses in our area have posted signs on their doors reminding people not to leave dogs unattended in cars during warm weather. Given the recent tragedy in our Province, it is a wonder why some people still choose to do this. I am certain that it is not done out of carelessness or malice, as most people who bother to take their dogs with them in the car usually do so because they love their company and want their dogs to be with them. Therefore, I can only assume it is because these owners do not realize how quickly heat stroke can occur in their pet. It’s a lot like car accident—it happens unexpectedly and can occur even with the best of intentions. Problem is, by then it’s too late to buckle your seatbelt.
It’s human nature to look at things from our own point of view. Yes, the car is a bit stuffy and uncomfortable when you return, but get that A/C on and it nice and cool in a matter of minutes. It would seem that leaving the windows open a bit should also help. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way for pets.
First of all, you and I have an amazing ability to rid our-selves of excess body heat. We have highly developed sweat glands on every square inch of our body. Further-more, most of us are not very hairy would not be wearing a fur coat in the summer. Dogs and cats, on the other hand, are fairly inef� cient at cooling themselves. Their sweat glands are poorly developed and con� ned only to the pads of their feet—sort of an afterthought on Moth-er Nature’s part. Their primary means of reducing body temperature is by evaporative cooling. They accomplish this by panting. It’s not a bad system, if you are rest-ing outdoors or are exercising at lower temperatures. But overall, it’s pretty inef� cient. In their natural state, animals avoid overheating by seeking out shade and by exerting themselves only when the sun goes down or the weather is cool. You don’t see a wolf or cougar pursuing a deer in the heat of the day. Our pets can’t make those kind of choices for themselves.
Evolution did not consider a Prius sitting in a parking lot in the sunshine. Once there is limited air circulation, pant-ing becomes a much less effective means of cooling the body. As a result, the animal pants faster and with greater exertion. This increased effort raises the humidity in the air and makes panting even less capable of releasing ex-cess heat. The end result being that the animal’s tempera-ture rises at a much faster rate. Unless the condition is re-versed in a very short time, organ damage starts to occur with alarming speed. Overheated muscle tissue begins to break down, releasing substances that can permanently damage the kidneys. Continued increase in body tem-perature will eventually cause a cascade of events leading to brain damage, seizures and death.
Cooling an animal suffering from heat stroke is danger-ous, too. Rapid cooling can result in shock, with often fatal consequences. Immediate medical attention for heat stroke involves treatment with intravenous � uids and medications to protect vital organs from further dam-age. The window of opportunity for successful treatment is very short and pets that do survive may suffer lasting consequences.
If you must travel with your pet in warm weather, be prepared. Pack a cooler with ice or cold packs and wa-ter to make certain your pet drinks frequently and stays well-hydrated. If possible, travel early in the morning or in the evening hours. Should you have a breakdown or being delayed due to an accident or road construction, have towels on hand that can be soaked in cold water or wrapped around cool packs for your pet to lay or sit on. Consider taking an extra set of keys if you foresee having to leave your pet in the vehicle for even a short time so you can leave on the air conditioning . Always remember that vehicles can stop running for any number of reasons, so you still must check on your pet every few minutes. Finally, any pet left in a vehicle can be reported to RCMP and the SPCA—even if you have taken all precautions.
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Range Act regulation changes to benefit rangeland usersMinistry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
VICTORIA – Changes made to the Range Act and Range Act regulation to improve the manage-ment of B.C.'s rangeland came into force on Monday, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has announced.
"These changes provide ranchers and rangeland users with increased flexibility and opportunity to run their businesses, while also support-ing the government's goal of envi-ronmental sustainability,” Thomson said.
The regulatory changes reflect a commitment made in the BC Jobs Plan and a recommendation of the Ranching Task Force to improve the regulatory framework for range tenure holders.
The changes to the Range Act regulation:
* streamline the process for approving agreements (permits and licences) so vacant Crown range
can be allocated more quickly and efficiently;
* simplify the fee structure and eliminate some fees;
* improve business certainty for range operators by allowing longer terms on tenures, and also allow the conversion of grazing permits issued prior to 2004 to grazing licences; and
* enable the conversion of graz-ing leases to grazing licences, pro-viding tenure holders more flexibil-ity to manage their businesses.
The changes to the Range Act regulation will also give licence holders and other agreement hold-ers more freedom to manage their operations by removing the require-ment for operators to obtain min-istry approval before selling their excess hay production. The changes will also allow a holder of multiple tenures to more easily consolidate or subdivide those tenures.
Ranching operations are typi-cally family-run businesses that have been in operation for several generations and are the backbone of many rural communities.
Try these cookies(L-r) Nikki Vin-cent and Braeden Osmond smile as Jack Perry tries to sell them a bag of cookies during a craft fair held at Blackpool Hall on Saturday, Nov. 29. With the approach of Christmas, many craft sales are be-ing held locally.
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Dec. 6: Home Based Businesses Craft Fair, Elks Hall, 9 am – 2 pm
Dec. 6: Breakfast with Santa. 10 am – 2 pm, Black-pool Hall. Santa appears 12:30 pm, admission - item or donation to the Food Bank.
Dec. 6: Community Christmas Concert, DLCC – 209 Dutch Lk Rd, admission by cash donation or non-perishable donation to Food Bank.
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This week is all about give and take, Capricorn. Do for others, and they will do for you. A special event calls for some extra-special gifts.
Some habits are hard to break, Aquarius. Look to a mentor to help and you will succeed. A fitness goal is easily achieved with a new piece of equipment.
The odds may be stacked against you, Pisces, but that doesn’t mean you won’t come out on top with a little ingenuity. A weekend endeavor requires a leap of faith.
Speak up, Aries, and the problem will be solved. A little miracle at home makes for an interesting weekend. Travel plans come together.
Cast aside all doubt, Taurus. The offer is genuine and will bring you many rewards. A test of faith begins— be strong. Money woes ease.
Feeling blessed these days, Gemini? Pay it forward. A compromise at home raises everyone’s spirits and fun ensues all weekend long!
A business relationship blossoms with an addition. A larger-than- life personality drops by with an offer you can’t refuse. Oh boy, oh boy, Cancer.
Oops, Leo. You fall behind on a project, raising some eyebrows. Not to worry. You will get back on track sooner than you think, thanks to an innovation.
Spend less, save more and you’ll definitely get more, Virgo. More in your bottom line and more peace of mind. Flowers provide a great pick-me-up.
Lady Luck smiles on you, Libra, and there is nothing beyond your reach. A treasured heirloom resurfaces, bringing back many fond memories.
The tiniest of changes make a vast improvement in a project. A rejection is a blessing in disguise. Be grateful for what you’re given, Scorpio.
News from afar gets the creative juices flowing, and you accomplish more than you have in some time, Sagittarius. A game of wits at the office proves challenging.
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Aries, expect to be called into action several times this week. You may prefer to avoid the spotlight, but that won’t be the case this week. Make the most of this op-portunity.
Cancer, going solo on a project may not seem like the ideal situation. But you don’t want to be dis-tracted this week, so going it alone is the best way to tackle the tasks at hand.
Libra, although it’s noble to offer as-sistance to everyone you meet, you may be struggling to take care of yourself in the process. You must put your needs first.
Find a balance between caution and carelessness, Capricorn. You cannot control every situation, and this week you may have something unexpected come your way.
Aquarius, if you’re on the lookout for new work op-portunities, look no further than your own supervisor for guidance. He or she may be your biggest ally.
Taurus, all of a sud-den you are so busy it can be difficult to find a few moments to rest. Thankfully, you are able to keep up with all of the activity.
Leo, following your gut may not always work out, but this week everything works out for the best. Curb impul-siveness as much as you can, though.
A desire to detach from others and be entirely self-suffi-cient can have some challenges, Scorpio. You don’t need to give up indepen-dence to have the support of others.
You have boundless creativity, Pisces, and this week you get to channel it into a special project. Don’t overextend yourself until everything gets done.
Gemini, seek advice from a trusted confidante as you contemplate a major lifestyle change. This person will provide valuable insight as you look to make the best decision possible.
Virgo, although you might be dreaming of a lavish vacation and an escape from the daily grind, it’s just not possible at this time. Start sav-ing for this dream excursion.
Sagittarius, your en-ergy levels are high and there is nothing you can’t accomplish this week. Avoid extra caffeine be-cause you’re already buzzing.
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In rainy Whitehorse, rooms were available for that night only; all were full the following night because the prime minister and his reti-nue would be in town. We consoled ourselves watching “Frantic Follies” with its clas-sic comedic skits and high-kicking dancers that evening.
We went north next, driving the Klondike Highway towards Dawson City - and into sunshine. The his-torical background of this area with its gold now came to the fore, including John’s descriptions of his geological explorations into the hinterland, signs at pull-outs, and numer-ous pamphlets. Past Carmacks we crossed the Yukon River, and at the junction with Dempster Highway which angles off to Inuvik, we saw the Klondike River. Those two rivers become one in Dawson City where we were greeted by row after row of piles of smooth rocks, so placed by huge dredges. We drove to
Dredge #4, towering above the road, in use from 1905 – 1955. Later, mud left by a flood filled about one-third of its sta-tionary form until Parks Canada emptied it, floated it for half a turn to its present position, and opened it for people capable of climbing three sets of steep, metal stairs to tour.
The city itself is a picturesque mix of newly painted build-ings, some original, others replicated, and oldies with peeling or bare, gray walls. One such had a sign draw-ing attention to its lopsided appearance caused by the action of permafrost over changing seasons and the passing of 100+ years.
“They were almost all like that in the 1960s,” John men-tioned.
Parks Canada now opens a restored “classic” to the public each day, attendants describing features of a saloon and the Old British Bank of North America to us.
Open every day of the summer with tours and/or lectures were the log cabins of poet Robert Service and writer Jack London. Nearby, but not open to the general public, is the small home where celebrated Canadian author and TV per-sonality Pierre Burton grew up; it can be booked by published authors for use as a writers’ retreat.
Spreading visits to
prevent brain fatigue, we went to Dawson City Museum and later, the First Nations Cultural Centre. Here, I became engrossed in discussing the effects of residential schools, so meaningful after seeing Meeka and the sharing of our diverse experiences as teacher and Inuit stu-dent at Fort Churchill Vocational School from 1964 – 1966.
Dragging ourselves away from this his-torical city after our third night there, we crossed the Yukon River on a free ferry in pea-soup-thick fog.
“Oh no! We are going to drive the Top of the World Highway in this?” The fog gods took pity and stayed in the valleys while we drove along ridges with 360° views above tree-line, autumn colours beginning, under a clear blue sky.
This brought us to the Alaskan bor-der once more – an oft-repeated circum-stance. So now it is time to confess: when asked, “Do you have fruit?” we fibbed. To
counterbalance, we were totally honest re alcohol. Telling one border guard we had three bottles of cider and a couple of their irresistible Alaskan Amber, he asked, “Are you sure you have enough to last the trip?”
A 13-mile stretch of wide, brand-new, marble-smooth pavement took us from that interna-tional border to the turn-off to tiny Eagle Landing, of note during the Klondike Gold Rush. Downhill from that junction, our road was narrow, bumpy, and unpredictable. Placer-mining equip-ment operated in the creeks.
Then we were in Chicken, Alaska.
“How come such a name?” you ask. It seems some prospec-tors wanted to call the place Ptarmigan, but couldn’t agree on the spelling!
Easier to confirm, a gal named Anne Hobbs spent 10 years of her early teaching career there and told about it in a popular book called Tisha.
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This week is all about give and take, Capricorn. Do for others, and they will do for you. A special event calls for some extra-special gifts.
Some habits are hard to break, Aquarius. Look to a mentor to help and you will succeed. A fitness goal is easily achieved with a new piece of equipment.
The odds may be stacked against you, Pisces, but that doesn’t mean you won’t come out on top with a little ingenuity. A weekend endeavor requires a leap of faith.
Speak up, Aries, and the problem will be solved. A little miracle at home makes for an interesting weekend. Travel plans come together.
Cast aside all doubt, Taurus. The offer is genuine and will bring you many rewards. A test of faith begins— be strong. Money woes ease.
Feeling blessed these days, Gemini? Pay it forward. A compromise at home raises everyone’s spirits and fun ensues all weekend long!
A business relationship blossoms with an addition. A larger-than- life personality drops by with an offer you can’t refuse. Oh boy, oh boy, Cancer.
Oops, Leo. You fall behind on a project, raising some eyebrows. Not to worry. You will get back on track sooner than you think, thanks to an innovation.
Spend less, save more and you’ll definitely get more, Virgo. More in your bottom line and more peace of mind. Flowers provide a great pick-me-up.
Lady Luck smiles on you, Libra, and there is nothing beyond your reach. A treasured heirloom resurfaces, bringing back many fond memories.
The tiniest of changes make a vast improvement in a project. A rejection is a blessing in disguise. Be grateful for what you’re given, Scorpio.
News from afar gets the creative juices flowing, and you accomplish more than you have in some time, Sagittarius. A game of wits at the office proves challenging.
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Aries, expect to be called into action several times this week. You may prefer to avoid the spotlight, but that won’t be the case this week. Make the most of this op-portunity.
Cancer, going solo on a project may not seem like the ideal situation. But you don’t want to be dis-tracted this week, so going it alone is the best way to tackle the tasks at hand.
Libra, although it’s noble to offer as-sistance to everyone you meet, you may be struggling to take care of yourself in the process. You must put your needs first.
Find a balance between caution and carelessness, Capricorn. You cannot control every situation, and this week you may have something unexpected come your way.
Aquarius, if you’re on the lookout for new work op-portunities, look no further than your own supervisor for guidance. He or she may be your biggest ally.
Taurus, all of a sud-den you are so busy it can be difficult to find a few moments to rest. Thankfully, you are able to keep up with all of the activity.
Leo, following your gut may not always work out, but this week everything works out for the best. Curb impul-siveness as much as you can, though.
A desire to detach from others and be entirely self-suffi-cient can have some challenges, Scorpio. You don’t need to give up indepen-dence to have the support of others.
You have boundless creativity, Pisces, and this week you get to channel it into a special project. Don’t overextend yourself until everything gets done.
Gemini, seek advice from a trusted confidante as you contemplate a major lifestyle change. This person will provide valuable insight as you look to make the best decision possible.
Virgo, although you might be dreaming of a lavish vacation and an escape from the daily grind, it’s just not possible at this time. Start sav-ing for this dream excursion.
Sagittarius, your en-ergy levels are high and there is nothing you can’t accomplish this week. Avoid extra caffeine be-cause you’re already buzzing.
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In rainy Whitehorse, rooms were available for that night only; all were full the following night because the prime minister and his reti-nue would be in town. We consoled ourselves watching “Frantic Follies” with its clas-sic comedic skits and high-kicking dancers that evening.
We went north next, driving the Klondike Highway towards Dawson City - and into sunshine. The his-torical background of this area with its gold now came to the fore, including John’s descriptions of his geological explorations into the hinterland, signs at pull-outs, and numer-ous pamphlets. Past Carmacks we crossed the Yukon River, and at the junction with Dempster Highway which angles off to Inuvik, we saw the Klondike River. Those two rivers become one in Dawson City where we were greeted by row after row of piles of smooth rocks, so placed by huge dredges. We drove to
Dredge #4, towering above the road, in use from 1905 – 1955. Later, mud left by a flood filled about one-third of its sta-tionary form until Parks Canada emptied it, floated it for half a turn to its present position, and opened it for people capable of climbing three sets of steep, metal stairs to tour.
The city itself is a picturesque mix of newly painted build-ings, some original, others replicated, and oldies with peeling or bare, gray walls. One such had a sign draw-ing attention to its lopsided appearance caused by the action of permafrost over changing seasons and the passing of 100+ years.
“They were almost all like that in the 1960s,” John men-tioned.
Parks Canada now opens a restored “classic” to the public each day, attendants describing features of a saloon and the Old British Bank of North America to us.
Open every day of the summer with tours and/or lectures were the log cabins of poet Robert Service and writer Jack London. Nearby, but not open to the general public, is the small home where celebrated Canadian author and TV per-sonality Pierre Burton grew up; it can be booked by published authors for use as a writers’ retreat.
Spreading visits to
prevent brain fatigue, we went to Dawson City Museum and later, the First Nations Cultural Centre. Here, I became engrossed in discussing the effects of residential schools, so meaningful after seeing Meeka and the sharing of our diverse experiences as teacher and Inuit stu-dent at Fort Churchill Vocational School from 1964 – 1966.
Dragging ourselves away from this his-torical city after our third night there, we crossed the Yukon River on a free ferry in pea-soup-thick fog.
“Oh no! We are going to drive the Top of the World Highway in this?” The fog gods took pity and stayed in the valleys while we drove along ridges with 360° views above tree-line, autumn colours beginning, under a clear blue sky.
This brought us to the Alaskan bor-der once more – an oft-repeated circum-stance. So now it is time to confess: when asked, “Do you have fruit?” we fibbed. To
counterbalance, we were totally honest re alcohol. Telling one border guard we had three bottles of cider and a couple of their irresistible Alaskan Amber, he asked, “Are you sure you have enough to last the trip?”
A 13-mile stretch of wide, brand-new, marble-smooth pavement took us from that interna-tional border to the turn-off to tiny Eagle Landing, of note during the Klondike Gold Rush. Downhill from that junction, our road was narrow, bumpy, and unpredictable. Placer-mining equip-ment operated in the creeks.
Then we were in Chicken, Alaska.
“How come such a name?” you ask. It seems some prospec-tors wanted to call the place Ptarmigan, but couldn’t agree on the spelling!
Easier to confirm, a gal named Anne Hobbs spent 10 years of her early teaching career there and told about it in a popular book called Tisha.
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Phyllis Bucknell
I joined the Elks in 2007 and have had many personally rewarding experiences. I would like to tell you about our Lodge, Clearwater Elks #499.
Elks of Canada was founded on Sept. 26, 1912 in Vancouver. It is the largest frater-nal organization in Canada, with over 300 lodges and over 16,500 members. Membership consists of both men and women.
What do the Elks stand for?
• E for Equality• L for Love• K for Kindness
and• S for serviceOur Mission
Statement is to be a national, fraternal and charitable organiza-tion promoting and supporting community needs through volun-teer efforts of local lodges.
Our Vision is to be
the most progressive family focused orga-nization in Canada, meeting community and member needs and expectations.
Our Motto is pro-moting and supporting community needs.
What does #499 refer to? The Clearwater Lodge was the 499th Elks Lodge to be instituted in Canada.
Clearwater's Lodge was in fact instituted and its first officers installed in the gym-nasium of Clearwater Secondary School on Sunday, Oct. 17, 1965.
Laverne Burnell was the first Exalted Ruler. Laverne has since passed on but his memory lives on. Bob Pearce is Clearwater's only charter member left. The Royal Purple, the ladies group, was installed November, 1965.
Since then the lodge has been very active in the community sup-porting local charities
as well as the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children and the Children's Camp Society of B.C.
In June, 1968 the lodge established a scholarship for a stu-dent continuing in technical or trade edu-cation, which is still presented annually.
On Jan. 4, 1967 the lodge purchased a 3 1/2 acre lot at the No 57 Old Highway 5. The members built the existing hall, which was completed in June 28, 1969.
At present the Lodge does fundraising in the community, support-ing many projects. This is done through Bingo's, our famous pancake breakfasts (which run from May to late September), hall rentals and bazaars.
Projects we have donated to are: Clearwater Food Bank, Clearwater Secondary School,
North Thompson Relief Fund, Terry Fox Run BC, BC Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children, Elks Kids Camp, Arthritis Society, Clearwater Breast Friends, Minor Hockey, Minor Baseball, Blackpool Hall, Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund, Upper Clearwater Hall Society, Evergreen Acres Society, as well as offering helping hands to those who need help.
A new program that we are proud of is Best Christmas Ever. A needy family is helped during the Christmas season. If you know of a family in need please contact Phyllis at 250-674-3535. This project has been going for five years. Don't forget to phone me.
We donate approxi-mately $8,000 per year to the community.
We are always look-ing for new members to help us and sup-
port the community in which we live. New ideas and people are always welcome!
To contact the Elks, call Doreen Elliot – 250-674-3486 or Phyllis Bucknell – 250-674-3535.
Have a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy winter. We will see you in the spring at our pancake breakfasts.
We are down to a handful of dedicated members who need
help badly. So I ask you to consider join-ing us to bring new ideas and new life to the Lodge. We are old but we can learn new tricks. I am very proud to be a member of Clearwater Elks #499.
18 -19During the old days at Vavenby
Wilber Johnson and his dog drive the ferry across the North Thompson River at Vaven-by. The sheep camp road is above. The photos are part of a collection of about two dozen he has of the Vavenby and Birch Island area, says Clearwater resident Chuck Emery. This community needs a museum to keep artifacts such as the photos, Emery says. Photo courtesy of Chuck Emery
Photo shows Wilfred Johnson and his son Frank at the Vavenby ferry house. The pair were identified by longtime resident Ernie Graffunder. Photo courtesy of Chuck Emery
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