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OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau has launched a new Liberal era with a 30-member cabinet that features predominantly fresh faces, an equal number of men and women and probably the most diverse lineup of ministers in Canadian history.
The newly minted prime minister emerged yester-day from the formal swearing-in ceremony boasting that he has put together a cabinet “that looks like Canada.’’
Fully 18 of the newly minted ministers are rookies who won election for the first time on Oct. 19, includ-ing the all-important finance minister, millionaire Toronto businessman Bill Morneau.
The cabinet includes two aboriginal ministers, two disabled ministers, one openly gay minister, a refugee from Afghanistan and four Sikhs — one of whom was once wrongly accused of terrorism, tortured and detained without trial for almost two years in India.
From the moment Trudeau and his team arrived by bus at Rideau Hall and walked together up the long, tree-lined driveway to the Governor General’s mansion, the swearing-in event was designed to convey openness, optimism and inclusion — a stark contrast to nearly a decade of what the Liberals call the one-man, secretive rule and politics of division of Stephen Harper’s Conservatives.
Even the weather seemed to co-operate, the bril-liant, warm autumn day underscoring Trudeau’s vaunted “sunny ways’’ approach to politics.
“We’re a government that wants to earn Canadians’ trust by demonstrating that we trust Canadians,’’ Trudeau said.
“Openness and transparency’’ will be a hallmark of his government, he insisted, with the media allowed to hold government to account, MPs empow-ered to be powerful voices for their communities and public policy based on evidence, not partisanship.
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GUILTY PLEAS IN 2011 MURDERTwo men have pleaded
guilty to reduced charges in relation to a gang-related 2011 murder in a downtown Kamloops schoolyard.
Travis Johnny and Anthony Scotchman entered guilty pleas in B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Both had been charged with one count each of first-degree murder and commission of an offence for a criminal orga-
nization — alleged to be the Redd Alert street gang — stem-ming from the March 22, 2011, slaying of Archie Lepretre.
In exchange for the guilty pleas, the Crown dropped the
criminal-organization charges. Johnny, 26, pleaded guilty
to second-degree murder, which carries an automatic sentence of life in prison, while Scotchman, 28, admitted to manslaughter.
Lepretre, 23, was playing basketball in the Stuart Wood elementary schoolyard with his cousin when he was attacked by three masked assailants wielding knives and a baseball bat, police said at the time.
Massive interest in PAC
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Twenty-three-year-old Archie LePretre is tended to after being attacked on March 22, 2011, while playing basketball with his cousin in the playground at Stuart Wood elementary. LePretre died later in hospital.
More than 3,600 Kamloopsians have now cast votes for or against the city’s proposed per-forming-arts centre.
On the second day of advanced voting on Monday, another 2,080 people voted on whether the city should bor-row up to $49 million for the arts centre and underground parkade the city wants to build at Seymour Street and Fourth Avenue.
General voting day is this Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Residents can vote at the following elementary schools: Lloyd George, Aberdeen, South Sa-Hali, Dufferin, Beattie, Dallas, R. L. Clemitson, Rayleigh, Arthur Hatton, Parkcrest, Westmount and Arthur Stevenson.
Residents can also vote at the following secondary schools: Valleyview and NorKam.
Votes can also be cast at Heritage House in Riverside Park.
In addition, there will be a polling place in Sahali Mall from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more informa-tion, and voter identifi-cation requirements, go online to kamloops.ca/referendum. See POLICE, A2
Travis Johnny (left) has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and Anthony Scotchman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
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PM Trudeau sworn inJOAN BRYDEN THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Mounties held a press conference at which they labelled the murder gang-related, saying it had been the result of a conflict between members of rival criminal organi-zations.
“Police have estab-lished that Archie Lepretre and his cousin were victims of a focused, targeted, gang-related attack,” Kamloops RCMP Staff
Sgt. Grant Learned said at the time.
“The suspects are believed to be from a known rival gang.”
Lepretre’s family, however, said he was not involved with a gang.
A Vancouver resi-dent, Lepretre was in Kamloops visiting fam-ily when he was killed.
Johnny was arrested and charged in December 2013. Scotchman wasn’t arrested until April 2014.
Johnny is slated to return to court on March 10 to find out how long he will serve behind bars before becoming eligible for parole.
Scotchman’s sen-tencing hearing is scheduled to take place the following day.
LOCAL NEWS
Police said fatal attack was gang-relatedFrom A1
Surprise roof asbestos and a failing heating and ventilation system in a former car dealership are being blamed for two City of Kamloops over-budget capital projects.
According to a report that went to council on Tuesday, the city is five per cent under budget on its $34-million slate of capital projects for the year, which includes road-works and building renovations.
Of the 39 projects undertaken this year or slated for completion in early 2016, only seven were over budget.
Capital-projects manager Darren Crundwell told council one project, the demolition of the McArthur Island Youth Centre, which went over its $400,000 bud-get by $100,000, was the case of a consulting error.
“Asbestos was missed in the roof tiles — picked up in the walls and everywhere else, but missed in the roof tiles,” he said. Dealing with the tiles added to the cost of the project.
In the case of the North Shore community policing office, which the city is building in the former Kamloops Kia dealership, CAO David Trawin said complications
including a failing HVAC system have led to projected cost overruns of up to $310,000, which could push the original $490,000 bud-get for the renovation as high as $800,000.
Trawin said the city hopes to find a solution to the issues that will cost less than what is listed in the report,
Council will be presented with options later this winter.
Other large projects for the year came in under budget, including road work on Columbia Street and Overlanders Bridge.
Overall, the city spent $1.8 mil-lion less than it had planned, using $32 million of the $34 million bud-geted for capital works.
Coun. Ken Christian said the report showed that council should spend less time “jumping all over each other” when projects that have gone over budget come to the table.
“It gives the impression in the community we don’t know what we are doing,” he said.
Money saved from the projects will go back to departments from where it originated.
Surprises lead to rise in costsANDREA KLASSEN STAFF [email protected]
Morning commuters on Overlanders Bridge were greeted by city staff Tuesday — Darren Crundell (left), Glen Farrow and Colleen Lepik — thanking them for their patience during the six-month resurfacing project. The $10.3-million job finished $300,000 under budget.
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Megan O’Riordan and her neighbour attended yesterday’s city-sponsored open house on the proposed performing-arts centre planning to vote No in Saturday’s ref-erendum.
By the time they left, they had changed their minds after speaking with city staff and arts-centre advo-cates about how the building would be funded each year.
“I was wondering how much it was going to cost us a year to have some-one stand around or sweep up the floors,” O’Riodran said.
Hearing the city has a budget for operations and plans to have a non-profit society run the centre eased her mind.
But, many other residents who dropped in during the lunchtime ses-sion at Sandman Centre told KTW they are deeply skeptical of the proj-ect.
Brocklehurst resident Michael Jackman said he would rather see
money spent on improving Tranquille Road, the Brock Recreation Centre and other infrastructure.
“If you’ve got a house and it’s a $400,000 home and you put in a $40,000 kitchen when your roof is leaking, what kind of an idiot are you?” Jackman said.
While the city has pledged the $91-million project won’t go over budget, Jackman said he watched another referendum-driven project, a recreation centre in Williams Lake, go several million dollars over budget despite a cap placed on borrowing at voting time.
Bill Travis believes the $11-million in annual economic spinoffs for the centre, as stated in the city’s business case, are overblown and doesn’t feel other projects in the city, including Sandman Centre, have lived up to their promise.
“It’s a crystal ball, it’s not reality,” he said.
Travis also thinks the city should make a commitment up front to repeal the two one per cent tax hikes it plans to bring in to fund the centre’s
operations and construction once the city’s debt is paid off.
He said staff told him it would be up to council of the day to repeal the tax increases — which he thinks means the money won’t be flowing back to homeowners.
“That’s annoying,” Travis said.Darrell Collins said he’s a supporter
of the arts and is married to an artist, but he feels the city is moving too fast with its current proposal and should explore cheaper options.
He’s also not convinced the centre will generate the $11 million in annual economic spinoffs, noting examples staff gave (which include salaries, new productions, increased tourism dollars and other factors) did not seem like they would add up to the amount.
“It’s all about the numbers with me and the numbers don’t make sense,” he said.
Predictions for Saturday’s vote varied.
Travis expects a No, while Jackman believes the Yes side will prevail because those in favour are more motivated to vote.
Kudos to KevinKamloops conserva-
tion officer Kevin Van Damme was awarded a peace officer exemplary service medal on B.C’s first-ever conservation officer day in Victoria yesterday.
On the 110th anni-versary of the conserva-tion officer service, Van Damme was recognized for going above and beyond regular duties.
The award also rec-ognizes outstanding dedication and service to British Columbians and the environment.
Feeding the needyMembers of the Guru
Nanak Sikh temples will be serving meals today at the New Life Mission from noon to 1 p.m.
Organizers welcome more volunteers.
Email gurunanak [email protected] for more information.
Preserving historyTk’emlúps archeolo-
gy will be the focus of an interactive presentation at the Kamloops Library next week.
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s library system will host the presen-tation, led by Carryl Armstrong of the Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park.
It will take place on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m.
The presentation will cover topics including the cultural resource management process and an overview of major dig sites in the region.
The event is free, but space is limited.
To register, call the library at 250-372-5145.
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Relatives of a Kamloops woman who died in a 2013 house fire
wept openly on Tuesday morning as the fore-man of a B.C. Supreme Court jury read a guilty verdict following David Gordon’s manslaughter trial.
The jury found Gordon guilty on each of the three counts with which he was charged — manslaughter and two charges of causing damage by fire or explo-sion.
Prosecutor Neil Flanagan indicated after the guilty verdict the Crown will likely pursue
dangerous-offender status for Gordon — a label that could see him
locked up indefinitely.Cheryl William died
following a house fire on St. Paul Street on April 25, 2013. She was asleep in the home when the fire broke out and efforts to wake her up were unsuccessful.
After nearly three weeks of trial, it took the jury less than a day of deliberations to come back with a guilty ver-dict.
“We were a little worried last night,” Earl William, Cheryl’s sister, told KTW outside court.
“It could have went either way. But, I think the jury saw what we saw.”
William said his fam-ily has a greater sense of closure now that Gordon has been con-victed.
“It was a long haul, a long couple of years for our family,” he said.
“Now, we can hope-fully put it behind us.”
Family and friends of the victim held a prayer circle outside the courtroom following the verdict.
During the trial, the jury heard evidence that Gordon lit a box of clothes on fire after hav-ing an argument with his girlfriend.
He then fled the house and his room-mate was unable to douse the flames or wake up William.
Gordon had only been living in the house for two days prior to set-ting the fire.
Gordon will return to court on Nov. 23 to set a date for a sentencing hearing.
LOCAL NEWS
Salmon Arm’s Mahalia and Mike Meeuwsen are now the proud parents of three identical triplet girls, which doctors say only happens once in every 50 million births.
The three babies were delivered on Tuesday by caesarean section at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
While doctors were hoping to do a C-section on Nov. 16, complications with the pregnancy resulted in the decision to
proceed with the delivery.The triplets were conceived naturally
without the use of fertility drugs.Mom and all three babies, who were
born at approximately eight weeks prema-ture, are said to be doing well. The three premature infants are being cared for in the neo-natal intensive care unit and will likely remain there for some time.
There is no word yet on the names of the three new babies.
Mahalia Meeuwsen and husband Mike stand in their nursery.
TRACY HUGHES/SALMON ARM OBSERVER
Identical triplets born in Royal Inland Hospital
Coroner rules senior’s death a homicideThe death of an elderly
woman at Kamloops Seniors Village earlier this year has been ruled a homicide.
Emily Houston, 84, died 10 days after she was pushed by another resident, fall-ing and breaking her hip. Houston had gone into the other person’s room
to retrieve belongings. Coroner Margaret Janzen
said the woman who pushed Houston had come from another area of the facility, accompanied by a caregiver, to attend a church service.
Houston was taken to Royal Inland Hospital, where she was diagnosed with the hip fracture, as well as a bro-ken finger on her left hand.
She was operated on the
following day and, although considered a high-risk patient, came through the surgery well.
Three days later, she was diagnosed with pneumonia and, three days after that, she was diagnosed with a pre-existing aneurysm that had grown in size and was leaking.
Doctors decided she would not survive an opera-tion to repair the aneurysm
and, following discussion with her family, she was moved to palliative care and died on July 15.
RCMP investigated at the time and decided the resident who assaulted Houston “did not have the requisite mental capacity to support criminal charges against her,” Janzen wrote in her report.
Houston’s daughter, Nancy Bradley, said the woman who
hit her mother in the chest and pushed her into a metal door frame was suffering from dementia and simply wanted to return to her former room, which had been given to Bradley’s mother.
Bradley is calling on senior’s facilities across B.C. to increase staffing to prevent similar incidents.
— with files from The Canadian Press
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Gordon found guilty in connection to fatal fireANDREA KLASSEN STAFF [email protected]
Cheryl William died four days after being trapped in a fire on April 25, 2013.
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Since the owner and operator of Western Karate Academy began supporting the annual fundraiser
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Students received pledge sheets at the start of the month for the kick-a-thon early in December.
Each student pledges to throw at least 1,000 kicks.
Doan is again looking for sponsors to donate prizes for the students. Anyone interested in helping can contact him at [email protected].
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Relatives of a Kamloops woman who died in a 2013 house fire
wept openly on Tuesday morning as the fore-man of a B.C. Supreme Court jury read a guilty verdict following David Gordon’s manslaughter trial.
The jury found Gordon guilty on each of the three counts with which he was charged — manslaughter and two charges of causing damage by fire or explo-sion.
Prosecutor Neil Flanagan indicated after the guilty verdict the Crown will likely pursue
dangerous-offender status for Gordon — a label that could see him
locked up indefinitely.Cheryl William died
following a house fire on St. Paul Street on April 25, 2013. She was asleep in the home when the fire broke out and efforts to wake her up were unsuccessful.
After nearly three weeks of trial, it took the jury less than a day of deliberations to come back with a guilty ver-dict.
“We were a little worried last night,” Earl William, Cheryl’s sister, told KTW outside court.
“It could have went either way. But, I think the jury saw what we saw.”
William said his fam-ily has a greater sense of closure now that Gordon has been con-victed.
“It was a long haul, a long couple of years for our family,” he said.
“Now, we can hope-fully put it behind us.”
Family and friends of the victim held a prayer circle outside the courtroom following the verdict.
During the trial, the jury heard evidence that Gordon lit a box of clothes on fire after hav-ing an argument with his girlfriend.
He then fled the house and his room-mate was unable to douse the flames or wake up William.
Gordon had only been living in the house for two days prior to set-ting the fire.
Gordon will return to court on Nov. 23 to set a date for a sentencing hearing.
LOCAL NEWS
Salmon Arm’s Mahalia and Mike Meeuwsen are now the proud parents of three identical triplet girls, which doctors say only happens once in every 50 million births.
The three babies were delivered on Tuesday by caesarean section at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
While doctors were hoping to do a C-section on Nov. 16, complications with the pregnancy resulted in the decision to
proceed with the delivery.The triplets were conceived naturally
without the use of fertility drugs.Mom and all three babies, who were
born at approximately eight weeks prema-ture, are said to be doing well. The three premature infants are being cared for in the neo-natal intensive care unit and will likely remain there for some time.
There is no word yet on the names of the three new babies.
Mahalia Meeuwsen and husband Mike stand in their nursery.
TRACY HUGHES/SALMON ARM OBSERVER
Identical triplets born in Royal Inland Hospital
Coroner rules senior’s death a homicideThe death of an elderly
woman at Kamloops Seniors Village earlier this year has been ruled a homicide.
Emily Houston, 84, died 10 days after she was pushed by another resident, fall-ing and breaking her hip. Houston had gone into the other person’s room
to retrieve belongings. Coroner Margaret Janzen
said the woman who pushed Houston had come from another area of the facility, accompanied by a caregiver, to attend a church service.
Houston was taken to Royal Inland Hospital, where she was diagnosed with the hip fracture, as well as a bro-ken finger on her left hand.
She was operated on the
following day and, although considered a high-risk patient, came through the surgery well.
Three days later, she was diagnosed with pneumonia and, three days after that, she was diagnosed with a pre-existing aneurysm that had grown in size and was leaking.
Doctors decided she would not survive an opera-tion to repair the aneurysm
and, following discussion with her family, she was moved to palliative care and died on July 15.
RCMP investigated at the time and decided the resident who assaulted Houston “did not have the requisite mental capacity to support criminal charges against her,” Janzen wrote in her report.
Houston’s daughter, Nancy Bradley, said the woman who
hit her mother in the chest and pushed her into a metal door frame was suffering from dementia and simply wanted to return to her former room, which had been given to Bradley’s mother.
Bradley is calling on senior’s facilities across B.C. to increase staffing to prevent similar incidents.
— with files from The Canadian Press
DALE BASS STAFF [email protected]
Gordon found guilty in connection to fatal fireANDREA KLASSEN STAFF [email protected]
Cheryl William died four days after being trapped in a fire on April 25, 2013.
Cheer for this kick-
a-thon
Jim Doan and his group of karate students are preparing for their annual Christmas Cheer kick-a-thon.
Since the owner and operator of Western Karate Academy began supporting the annual fundraiser
13 years ago, he and his students have raised more than $67,000. Last year, the group donated $10,000 to the Cheer campaign.
Students received pledge sheets at the start of the month for the kick-a-thon early in December.
Each student pledges to throw at least 1,000 kicks.
Doan is again looking for sponsors to donate prizes for the students. Anyone interested in helping can contact him at [email protected].
LOCAL NEWS
With the help of a rare bear, the B.C. Wildlife Park is on track to smash its yearly visitor records.
General manager Glenn Grant said the park had more than 86,000 visitors at the end of its third quar-ter and expects to see up to 104,000 people pass through its gates by year’s end, which would be a new record.
Grant said warm weather in the early months of the year helped bring in the additional bodies, as did Clover the Kermode bear (above), whose new enclosure opened to the public in May.
The park is also benefiting from
new tour-bus agreements that bring overnight visitors from California into the city.
“Those bus tours are actu-ally coming because of Clover and Clover’s there because of your investment in the park,” Grant told city council this week.
The city contributed to the cost of building Clover’s new enclosure.
With numbers and revenue up, Grant said the park plans to create a capital-reserve fund to put toward future improvements.
The park is also looking at short-term improvements at its play-ground and water park.
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On second thought, bus-stop issue still alive
A debate over a North Shore bus stop will get another airing at Kamloops City Hall.
City council decided Tuesday to reconsider its decision to not relocate a bus stop in front of the Norkam Health Clinic on Tranquille Road.
The clinic wants the stop moved to make room for a load-ing zone in front of its front doors, but nearby businesses have object-ed to the loss of park-ing stalls on their block that would result.
Coun. Marg Spina said staff at the clinic are upset they weren’t
able to make their case for the move on the day council decided what to do with the bus stop.
Spina said they feel the conversation was “derailed” by park-ing and transit issues, rather than remaining focused on patient safety.
The clinic’s man-ager had been at coun-cil at an earlier date to ask it to consider the move.
Coun. Ken Christian said he doesn’t feel discussing transit and parking changes was out of line because the existing bus stop is in the spot where the loading zone would go.
“Someone being
unhappy with a deci-sion is not the same as us making an error,” he said.
However other councillors said they want to make sure everyone involved in the bus stop dispute was able to give an opinion.
“There are people who feel they didn’t really have the oppor-tunity to present their case properly,” Coun. Denis Walsh said.
“We may come to the same decision again, but at least the people will feel they’ve been properly heard from.”
The issue will be back for debate on Dec. 1.
ANDREA KLASSEN STAFF [email protected]
KTW FILE PHOTO
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LOCAL NEWS
Admitted killer to have hearing
While the former boyfriend of Deanne Wheeler admitted to killing her at his apartment by strangling and beating her, he will undergo a hearing to determine if he is not criminally responsible by reason of a mental disorder.
Lawyers for the Crown and defence have agreed a hearing will be set in B.C. Supreme Court for Christopher Butler,
who has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Butler acknowledged in court he killed his former girlfriend, saying she was a demon. His guilty plea was accepted.
He has since retained a lawyer.The hearing will determine whether
Butler had the mental capacity to form intent to kill Wheeler. If he did not, he will come under the care of the B.C. Review Board.
A date for the hearing has not been set.In August, a B.C. Supreme Court jus-
tice ordered a psychiatric report.Wheeler, 26, was slain in Butler’s
Cherry Avenue apartment in North Kamloops on Dec. 30, 2014.
He told police he strangled Wheeler, describing her as a demon and stating: “When it entered my apartment, I set down the coffee it had bought. We went forward into the living room. It turned around and said, ‘You will no longer call me Satan’ and its eyes went huge and black . . . I feared for my life and said, ‘Die, demon, die.’”
CAM FORTEMS STAFF [email protected]
The union representing faculty at Thompson Rivers University gave its members a bargaining update this week — and the message wasn’t positive.
The university and TRU Faculty Association (TRUFA) have agreed to a news black-out during bargaining, but sources told KTW there has been little movement on either side that might lead to an agreement.
Sources added the uni-versity’s bargainers have
allocated little time to pursue bargaining.
This month, for example, TRU negotiators have said they can meet for a few hours only on two days.
The TRU website on bargaining indicated both sides had met 23 times as of Sept. 25.
Bargaining began on Feb. 4.
The website also indicated the two sides took a break from bargaining from July 6 to Aug. 25 and noted TRUFA asked for October dates be cancelled.
Both sides are to meet on
Nov. 9 and Nov. 10.The online link identi-
fies four priorities for the university in bargaining: new language on the annual professional-activity reports; creation of a President’s Fund “to address financial anoma-lies and market pressures that have led to faculty recruit-ment and retention issues;” salary and benefit adjust-ments that would see the top of the multi-level wage scale go to $147,000 for full profes-sors, to $130,000 for associate professors and to $93,000 for assistant professors; and revi-sions to existing language that
would emphasize “a respect-ful and inclusive community.”
An update posted late yes-terday afternoon on the site said TRU is confident it will reach an agreement and that proposals under discussion involve improved benefits and increased costs associated with sessional faculty.
The site said TRU believes “there remains a lot of work to do before a final agreement can be reached that will be acceptable to the university’s immediate and long-term viability.”
The contract expired on March 31, 2014.
Bargaining at TRU: Work to be doneDALE BASS STAFF [email protected]
Chamber gets
national nod
The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has received an Accreditation with Dis-tinction designation from the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada.
The recognition is given to chambers that have surpassed the basic accredita-tion requirements and have policies and processes in place that ensure organiza-tional continuity and a high level of rel-
evance within the chamber movement.The Chamber Accreditation Council
of Canada is an independent body that adjudicates chambers on three basic and two supplemental pillars of opera-tion: policy and advocacy; membership programs and services; organization and administration; governance; and strate-gic planning.
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Sales of residential units in Kamloops were down in October, a slip in what has otherwise been a year of double-digit sales increases.
The number of homes sold last month, at 202, is down about five per cent from the same month in 2014.
Sales in the city are up by 15 per cent through the first 10 months of the year.
The median price for a single-family home in Kamloops came in at $367,000.
Cyndi Crossley, president of Kamloops & District Real Estate Association, said one trend that will affect both buyers and sellers is a decline in inventory.
Residential listings on MLS are nearly 10 per cent lower than a year ago.
She said other markets, including Chilliwack, are experi-encing the same decline in listings — a factor that can lead to increasing prices and a so-called sellers’ market.
Another notable aspect for the month was
sale of 10 units valued at more than $600,000.
“That’s not what the Kamloops market is typi-
cally made of,” she said. “That should be encour-
aging for those with higher-priced homes.”
The busiest slice of the market is in the
$320,000 to $360,000 range.
LOCAL NEWS
Kamloops home sales up 15 per cent over 2014 figures
Aberdeen AGMThe Aberdeen
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www.kamloopsthisweek.com A8 THURSDAY, November 5, 2015
Justin Trudeau knows how to send a message — and he clearly told Canadians this week that things are very different
now.There will be no long wait for
Parliament to be recalled.He wants his government to
start early next month, but that decision is not his alone to make as it will come from his cabinet.
Government by cabinet is back, he told the country.
First, however, Trudeau will take his message to the world stage, attending four summits in the next three weeks, including the G20 gathering in Turkey in two weeks — arguably the most important as it brings together 20 developed and developing countries and the European Union.
He’ll be heading to Malta for a gathering of Commonwealth countries at the end of the month, as well as the United Nations Climate Change Conference that opens in Paris on Nov. 30.
Trudeau will also be going to the Philippines for an Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation conference.
In other words, Canada will have a big presence on the world stage.
His cabinet is unlike any other in Canadian history.
It is one that “looks like Canada,” he said, with gender parity, diversity and a lot of new faces.
Asked afterward by media — in itself a new message given the disdain Trudeau’s predeces-
sor had for reporters — why he chose that cabinet, his answer was short and sweet: “Because it’s 2015.”
You could almost imagine him adding a big, “Duh!” to that declaration.
His first bill, Trudeau said, will be reducing taxes on the middle class by adding one per cent tax to what he called the one per cent of Canadians.
What will he do about stu-dents graduating from post-secondary institutions saddled with debt?
Change the rules so repay-ment isn’t required until they’re making at least $25,000 a year.
That statement drew applause from the crowd on the lawn of Rideau Hall, where a very public swearing-in ceremo-ny took place yesterday.
Sometimes during his ques-tion-and-answer session, the message came in the words he chose.
His government will be one of evidence-based policies.
In those three words, Canadians can expect scientists
who are allowed to talk about their work.
Canadians can maybe even expect research to be done because it needs to be done, not because it serves industry, as was former prime minister Stephen Harper’s viewpoint.
It was good to hear Trudeau also say his government believes in access to information and answering hard questions by reporters.
The day of every government word being vetted by the Prime Minister’s Office appears to also be gone.
He was asked if he thought about his father when he was sworn in.
Again, an answer with a mes-sage — of course he did but, sorry dad, his main thoughts were on his kids and all the other kids in Canada, thoughts of making decisions to give them a better future.
For me, the biggest statement Trudeau made came at the end of it all when he simply plowed into the throng of people watch-ing the ceremony.
CBC commentators likened it to Where’s Waldo and, no doubt, his security detail was confounded, so novel was that action after the past decade of control, control and more control.
This is a prime minister who is not afraid of Canadians — and it’s a welcome change.
He’s starting out strongly, boldly and busily.
It will be fascinating watching it all unfold.
VIEWPOINT
A message of real change
SCAMS ARE EASY TO IDENTIFY
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
That’s an expression worth remembering and something everyone, of any age, should have etched into their brains as inci-dents of fraud and scams press on, seemingly unabated.
That may sound a tad harsh or pessimistic.It should be a good thing if someone steps up and wants to hand
over thousands of dollars — or a bridge — for seemingly no reason. Unfortunately, windfalls like that are usually pipe dreams.Whether it’s greed, a simple feeling of not wanting to upset people
or for some other reason, folks fall for scams all the time. As a result, the scammers keep calling, emailing and writing, hoping for a response — just enough to encourage the behaviour.
Once a person and their money are parted, it’s exceedingly difficult for the authorities to get it back.
Yet, police and financial institutions fight hard to try to prevent scams and the people who run them from taking advantage of people. Even so, we cannot rely on them. Individuals must be on
guard — for the day will come when someone will try to weasel our hard-earned cash from our pockets.
When that happens, and the whole thing makes you curious or uncomfortable, just ask questions. Ask them who they are. Ask for their phone number. Ask for their boss. Then ask to phone them back.
If you are still not feeling good about it, just hang up.Police continually tell us the best way to find out if something is a
scam is to call the agency purported to be offering the windfall. Contact them directly and ask if the offer is on the up and up.Most times, if it’s a bank or Canada Revenue Agency, they’ll tell you
it’s a scam and you should ignore it.There are people out there who want to separate us from our money
for nasty reasons. It’s up to us to know the difference between them and the legitimately good people out there.
Sometimes, all it takes is asking a question.
OUR VIEW
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YOUR OPINIONA selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online
RE: STORY: TRU EYES ENGINEERING PROGRAM AS LONG-TERM GOAL:
“Use UNBC in Prince George as an example.
“Over the course of only a few years, they added both a medical school and an engineering pro-gram, both of which have been a benefit to the community in a big way.”
— posted by GiddyupPG
“How about a medical school? They also forecast a need for health professionals.
“How about we educate some of them locally?”
— posted by Jason
RE: KAMLOOPS-LED TIME-CHANGE PETITION HITS 18,000-NAME MARK:
“I’m tired of the change, but would rather see it stay on Daylight Saving Time.
“Bottom line is it’s the change that’s the pain!”
— posted by PeterS
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We asked:
Should B.C. stop the time change and remain on daylight saving time all year long?
What’s your take?What will be the result of Saturday’s referendum on the performing-arts centre and parkade?
Vote online:kamloopsthisweek.com
TALK BACK Q&A: kamloopsthisweek.comResults:Yes: 750 votesNo: 201 votes951 VOTES
79%YES
21%NO
Editor:It’s fine for those
who have money to say the proposed perform-ing-arts centre (PAC) will be the best thing since sliced bread, but I cannot afford to use what we have.
What makes anyone think half this town can afford to use it?
I make just above the poverty line and I work for the govern-ment. My cheques allow me to live in a tiny trailer and pay enormous pad rent.
I have had to cancel some of my life insur-ance just to afford to get a few extra grocer-ies.
I cannot afford to go and see anything at Sandman Centre.
I live in Westsyde and our pool is going to close unless we can convince the city to spend some of my tax dollars on it.
The rich people who can afford to use it need to use their money and build the PAC privately.
Loretta BerkelaarKamloops
PAC(K) UP THE DREAM
WE VOTED YES FOR FUTURE RESIDENTSEditor:
My husband and I moved from Toronto to Kamloops in 1978 with a plan to stay for five years.
We stayed initially because we loved the outdoor opportunities, our jobs and the people we met.
Then we stayed because the com-munity continued to grow and offer
such a diversity of recreational oppor-tunities.
In one weekend, you could catch a Blazers’ game, hear the Kamloops Symphony, see a Western Canada Theatre show, work out at the Tournament Capital Centre or ski the next day with friends.
Everything was in our backyard
without the hassle of lots of travel time.That fact has kept us here for 37
years and we would like those realities to move forward for the benefit of the next generation of Kamloopsians.
We have voted Yes for the perform-ing-arts centre.
Jane McGillivray ReidKamloops
Editor:I am of the opinion the City of
Kamloops is not telling the whole story about financing of the proposed performing-arts centre.
The money from the gas tax and gambling rebates is already being spent as part of the city budget, yet there are no guarantees these funds will continue.
How are these funds going to be replaced in the city’s budget if we divert them to paying the interest on the $49-million PAC loan?
The money from the parking meters is also committed.
We have put off repairs to Westsyde pool and the Tournament Capital Centre and the city is propos-ing to divert $3.5 million from the operating budget.
The $3.5 million is the equivalent to 3.5 per cent of property-tax rev-enue.
That money will have to come from somewhere — and that some-where is the pockets of city taxpayers.
Don PorterKamloops
$3.5 MILLION TO BE FOUND
DEVER MISSES MARKEditor:
Re: Nelly Dever’s comments in the Oct. 22 edition of KTW (‘Yes group gets Not Yet opponent,’):
Diana Krall is from Nanaimo and would sing in a 300-seat venue, or smaller, for her hometown audience.
Also, Nanaimo is not between Vancouver and Calgary or Edmonton and does not have travel-ling acts overnighting without play-ing there, as does Kamloops.
Kamloops does not now have a venue that suits them. Alice Cooper did play in Kamloops at what is now Sandman Centre.
We are trying to attract people like Elton John, Rihanna and, most recently, Ringo Starr, who bypass Kamloops, but have gone to Prince George and/or Penticton.
Peter Allik-PetersennKamloops
IMAGINE WHAT $91M COULD DOEditor:
Imagine. Imagine $91-million.Imagine housing for
the homeless, those liv-ing on the streets.
Imagine housing for single mothers.
Imagine seniors with affordable housing.
Imagine our roads repaved (with no holes
or uneven pavement).Imagine $91 million
plus interest owed. Imagine!
Frank DesmetKamloops
Turn to page A10 and go online tokamloopsthisweek.com
to read more letters from KTW readers
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7pm MAY 8, 2014 | TRU | Mountain RoomLocal artwork is selected and purchased for auction
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The winning bidders complete their volunteer
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LETTERSPERFORMING-ARTS CENTRE WILL GROW CITY’S POTENTIALEditor:
Please, Kamloopsians, make an informed decision on the performing-arts centre referen-dum.
I am confident that, if you read the factual information on the City of Kamloops web-site that has been carefully researched, you will see that voting yes will allow our city to
grow the potential it is already showing.
Besides the fact grants are already in place to cover a large amount of the project’s cost, those who work in the arts know the impact access to the arts has on our young people.
They know it means con-tributing to and investing in the well-being of each student
who walks through the doors — whether to watch a professional, live production or to partake in educational classes.
Watching the countless chil-dren walk through the doors who go from shy, quiet and unsure, to confident, happy and well-spoken individuals solidi-fies the importance of the arts in our community.
But, as successful as arts-edu-cation classes are in Kamloops, we currently don’t even have the space to conduct them — and that is a problem.
For example, most of Western Canada Theatre’s classes are held at rented spaces around the community.
We have far outgrown the facilities we do have and we
should be proud we have been so successful that this is so strong of a need.
If you know what the facts are, I am sure you will vote yes.
Please do.
Jennifer JonesKamloops
LET 1% PAY BILLEditor:
By asking taxpayers to borrow $49 million, city council forget to mention we already carry $100 million in debt that costs 8.4 per cent per year.
Another $49 million would raise that to 10.4 per cent.
All I hear coming out of city hall is how great the performing-arts centre would be for all of us and the down-town would come alive.
Explain to countless seniors who live on a fixed income that it’s only $40 a year added to taxes that keep rising every year.
If this is what the city needs and if this is what is going to gener-ate such prosperity for us all, let the one per cent who want the PAC raise private funds.
Greg FenrickKamloops
Vote YES this Saturday.
It’s important for Kamloops!
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There’s plenty of art in September Kuromi’s house right now and the collection is still growing.
It won’t be staying there — it’s headed for a year of storage, thanks to the Kamloops Arts Council (KAC).
But, before that, it will be on display tomorrow at The Rex, 418 Seymour St., for Timeraiser, a national pro-gram Kuromi brought to the city four years ago.
Timeraiser’s goal is to connect local agencies and organizations that rely on volunteers to operate with people looking to get involved in their commu-nity. It’s like a silent auction; people bid on the art with hours, rather than money.
The person who pledges the most gets the art at the next event.
Kuromi, an artist herself, said the maximum bid for each piece is 100 hours and, should there be more than one person mak-ing that commitment, the names go into a hat and a
winner is drawn.She has some repeat
artists from previous Timeraisers, people whose work was popular with those who attended.
With plans to buy more art this week, the list of artists includes Jeannette Ardern, Chris Davis-Rollins, Karla Pearce, Alyssa Barclay, Lance Weisser, Gerhard Schumacher, Linda Davidson, Marianna Abutalipova and Donna Vanderlip.
Sponsors provide the money to buy the art at market value and a commit-tee of friends and like-mind-ed people, as well as the KAC staff, bring the evening together. Kuromi praised the arts council in particular as being “the most fabulous organization on the planet, so inclusive to all artists.”
Each of the 20 organiza-tion seeking volunteers will be at Timeraiser to answer questions and promote their own volunteer needs. Kuromi said most people who attend already do a lot of volunteering but, each year, there have been people just starting to get involved with organizations.
Organizations include Special Olympics, Overlander Extended Care Hospital, Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice, the Canadian Cancer Society, Junior Achievement, Oncore Central Services, the MS Society, Operation Red Nose, the Pregnancy Care Centre, Kamloops Food Bank, People in Motion, the B.C. Wildlife Park, Adaptive Sports at Sun Peaks, the Kidney Foundation, Project X, Literacy in Kamloops, the Kamloops Broncos and the arts council.
The evening starts when the doors open at 6:30 p.m.
A bar and appetizers from Terra Restaurant will be available throughout the evening.
Bidding starts at 8 p.m. and continues to 9:30 p.m., when a DJ starts up the music. Winners are announced at 10 p.m. and the entertainment contin-ues.
Tickets are $20 and are available online at event-brite.ca, and if any are left, at the door although Kuromi said the event has sold out each year.
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When she was just 15 years old, Jeanne Hungar asked her dad to build her a potter’s wheel.
“He was my dad, I figured he could do anything,” Hungar said of that request — it wasn’t quite in his skill set and it would be another 20 years before Hungar got her wheel.
“It was a noisy, clunky thing and I had a little wee kiln,” but the creative spark in her had been lit.
Now, the Logan Lake resident and long-time member of the Thompson Valley Potters Guild has a computerized wheel, a larger kiln and the entire basement area of her home to create.
Hungar will be one of more than
two dozen potters taking part in the guild’s annual sale on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Desert Gardens Community Centre, 540 Seymour St. Joining the guild will be some local artisans who paint, make jew-elry, soap and other items, as well as a few members from the Okanagan Potters Guild.
The local guild started in 1969 and Hungar joined 20 years later. Back then, she recalled, it was a large group of artists who plied their trade full-time and would fill the large banquet room at what was then known as the Stockman’s Hotel — now Hotel 540 — for their annual sales.
Eventually, many of them found they needed to take on a regular job with a pay-
cheque she said, as did Hungar, trying to fit in moments with her wheel and kid between work and family.
In 2000, however, she quit her job to see if she could make a liv-ing creating and selling her pottery.
“I thought that if it didn’t work out, I’d go back to work if neces-sary,” Hungar said.
It worked and she didn’t have to — but, in building Meadow Creek Pottery, named for the ribbon of water that runs through Logan Lake, she had to learn all the business aspects associated with marketing and selling her works.
She creates what she calls functional art, the kind that won’t necessarily end up on a shelf but perhaps in the oven holding a casserole or in some-one’s hand as they sip
wine from it. Recently, she’s
begun working with soft slabs, basically slabs of clay that can be textured, rolled, clipped to create their own unique objects.
She’s created a group for like-minded artists in Logan’s Lake, the Hairy Potters. She likes it because “your hands are your tools. You don’t need a lot of expensive equipment.”
But, her heart remains with her roots.
“I’ve always loved the wheel,” Hungar said. “I use it every day.”
The sale is free and continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The guild is always looking for new members or those just interested in learning about pottery at the workshops it holds.
More information is available online at tvpg.ca.
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Hungar behind the wheel
Jeanne Hungar is one of about 12 potters taking part in the
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WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTSTonight, tomorrow
and on to Nov. 14, Piece of Mind is on display in the main gallery of the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 West Seymour St.
A partnership between the B.C. Psychological Association and the Kamloops Arts Council, it features works based on the theme of psychological health. The centre is open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Sticking with art, the Thompson Valley Potters Guild will be showing — and selling — its members’ work on Saturday at Desert Gardens Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The guild, which started 46 years ago, has about 25 members who create all kinds of pottery from stone-ware to raku to porcelain and tableware.
Later on Saturday, local award-winning authors Lorna Crozier and Ian Weir will head to the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre for an evening of readings, wine and cheese, book sales and signings and a silent auction hosted by play-wright Glen Cairns.
Money raised will go
toward future Kamloops Writers Festivals.
Tickets are $25 and $15 for students and are avail-able at the Kamloops Arts Council in the cultural cen-tre. They can be bought by cheque, Visa, MasterCard or cash; the council cannot handle debit purchases.
Dinner and music will be
served up on Saturday at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St., as Kamloopsians come together to present Songs and Stories from the War Years.
Dinner is at 5 p.m., the music starts after. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children, $35 for families, available at the cathedral office.
And, while it’s not the weekend, Monday night’s a good night for music and Sean McCann, formerly of Great Big Sea, will fill the bill with a 7:30 p.m. show at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St.
Tickets are $28 and available at the Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, kam-loopslive.ca. Be ready to sing along; McCann delights in bringing his audience into his music directly, sometimes even up on stage with him.
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When she was just 15 years old, Jeanne Hungar asked her dad to build her a potter’s wheel.
“He was my dad, I figured he could do anything,” Hungar said of that request — it wasn’t quite in his skill set and it would be another 20 years before Hungar got her wheel.
“It was a noisy, clunky thing and I had a little wee kiln,” but the creative spark in her had been lit.
Now, the Logan Lake resident and long-time member of the Thompson Valley Potters Guild has a computerized wheel, a larger kiln and the entire basement area of her home to create.
Hungar will be one of more than
two dozen potters taking part in the guild’s annual sale on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Desert Gardens Community Centre, 540 Seymour St. Joining the guild will be some local artisans who paint, make jew-elry, soap and other items, as well as a few members from the Okanagan Potters Guild.
The local guild started in 1969 and Hungar joined 20 years later. Back then, she recalled, it was a large group of artists who plied their trade full-time and would fill the large banquet room at what was then known as the Stockman’s Hotel — now Hotel 540 — for their annual sales.
Eventually, many of them found they needed to take on a regular job with a pay-
cheque she said, as did Hungar, trying to fit in moments with her wheel and kid between work and family.
In 2000, however, she quit her job to see if she could make a liv-ing creating and selling her pottery.
“I thought that if it didn’t work out, I’d go back to work if neces-sary,” Hungar said.
It worked and she didn’t have to — but, in building Meadow Creek Pottery, named for the ribbon of water that runs through Logan Lake, she had to learn all the business aspects associated with marketing and selling her works.
She creates what she calls functional art, the kind that won’t necessarily end up on a shelf but perhaps in the oven holding a casserole or in some-one’s hand as they sip
wine from it. Recently, she’s
begun working with soft slabs, basically slabs of clay that can be textured, rolled, clipped to create their own unique objects.
She’s created a group for like-minded artists in Logan’s Lake, the Hairy Potters. She likes it because “your hands are your tools. You don’t need a lot of expensive equipment.”
But, her heart remains with her roots.
“I’ve always loved the wheel,” Hungar said. “I use it every day.”
The sale is free and continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The guild is always looking for new members or those just interested in learning about pottery at the workshops it holds.
More information is available online at tvpg.ca.
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Hungar behind the wheel
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Lisa Verity knows it’s tougher to find things to get the heart
pumping during the
cold winter months.That is part of the
reason the local chap-ter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation teamed up with Bubble Ball Vancouver for a new, quirky tourna-ment-style sporting event that gets rolling this week.
“We’re always look-ing for events that are new and events that are related to our mission,” said Verity, special events co-ordinator for the local chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Bubble soccer, which sees players
encased in large plas-tic bubbles, recently bounced into the Tournament Capital.
It can be played on a variety of sur-faces — from grass to artificial turf or, in this case, the hardtop inside the track at the Tournament Capital Centre.
“We’ll have the use of the full facil-ity,” Verity said. “Two courts.”
Registration for the one-day tournament, which takes place on Feb. 21 as part of February Heart Month, is open now and allows for 12 teams of 10 play-ers ages 13 and older to bump and score their way to the top.
“We’re going to play informal, but still somewhat competi-tive,” Verity said.
Five players will take to the court dur-ing a 12- to 15-minute game, with no stops or halftime.
A referee will mod-erate the games, of which each team is guaranteed at least one and maxes out at four.
While equipment — the bubble, ball and nets — is provided, players are asked to bring a towel to wipe down their bubbles on the fly between substi-tutions.
“A lot of people are taken aback when they learn that the games are only 12 to 15 minutes long,” Verity said.
“It’s an extreme intense physical work-out.”
For those who aren’t up to the challenge, bleachers will be set up for fans who want to cheer on a fam-ily member or simply watch their pals run around in a giant bubble.
“People are wel-come to come out and watch, even if they’re
not participating,” Verity said.
“Apparently it is absolutely hilarious.”
Sponsor tents, a blood-pressure clinic and awareness materials will also be on hand, with Verity emphaszing the true reason for the event.
According to the foundation, since the inception of the Heart and Stroke Foundation in 1952, the death rate from heart disease and stroke has declined by more than 75 per cent.
The national foun-dation, among other things, invests in researching preven-
tion, diagnosis and treatment of heart dis-ease and stroke.
Money raised from this event will help fund research and tools to save lives, Verity said, noting AEDs and awareness resources are examples of community initia-tives by the local chap-ter.
“That’s why it’s so important that our supporters continue to support us and come out to these events.
“They’re not just fun . . . there’s really a cause behind it.”
February’s tourna-ment will also include
a kid-friendly “family challenge.”
With no age limit, players for the one-game event simply need to be able to carry 20 to 25 pounds.
“If you’ve got a real-ly strong five-year-old, they can do it,” Verity said.
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The question was inevitable.
“Jermaine, how many goals have you scored?” asked one of Gina Fabbro-Smith’s
inquisitive Grade 3 students at Summit elementary last Monday.
The answer, while a touch embarrassing, was simple.
“None yet,” replied Jermaine Loewen, the 6-foot-3 Kamloops Blazers’ forward, towering above the transfixed children. “But, I feel like it’s coming any day now.”
Before the orphaned-Jamaican-turned-WHLer left the class, he passed on a message, one that wasn’t lost on those listening.
“He said, ‘I’m not a negative person, I’m positive,’” said Landon Lockwood, one of Fabbro-Smith’s pupils.
“‘It helps you a lot if you think positive, not negative, and good things always come up.’”
Each day, the students write in an agenda and more than a few of them decided homework that Monday night would be to think positive thoughts for their 17-year-old hero, willing him to score his first major-junior goal.
They didn’t have to wait long.In his very next game, Loewen,
who didn’t start skating until he was 10, wired home a wrist shot to ignite a euphoric celebration at Sandman Centre on Oct. 28 — two days after the Summit speaking engagement.
“I was excited because he hadn’t scored a goal for the Blazers,” said Nate Sanders, one of Lockwood’s Grade 3 pals. “In our agenda, me and Landon wrote, ‘Go Blazers go! Score Jermaine!’”
When news of the milestone marker — scored in his 48th WHL
game, nearly a year and a half into his career with the Blazers — reached the classroom the next morning, the students decided to pen a letter to Loewen.
“Everyone was so excited and they came in that morning and they were all celebrating,” Fabbro-Smith said.
“When they learned more about his family history and his story, they were even more impressed.”
Stan and Tara Loewen adopted Jermaine when he was three, but were forced to endure an agoniz-ing two-year wait before he could go home with them to Arborg, Man.
Now, in addition to striving to follow in Graeme Townshend’s footsteps and become the second
Jamaican-born player to lace them up in the NHL, Loewen is adapt-ing to the position of role model.
“It’s not always easy, but you’ve got to embrace it and, yeah, there’s a lot of pressure to be that guy, but it’s not about me,” Loewen said. “It’s about how I can impact the kids out there and how I can impact my team.”
Blazers’ community relations co-ordinator Ashley Neuls told KTW about the letter Fabbro-Smith dropped off last week and arrangements were made for Loewen to return to the classroom to say thanks.
“Thank you very much for the letter,” said Loewen, standing in front of the students yesterday morning. “It meant a lot, your supporting me. It really helped.
I could feel the energy from you guys and you listened well when I read to you. That was awesome.”
Loewen posed for a picture with the letter and the children who wrote it before he drove home to prepare for a practice, slightly worried about the wrath of head coach Don Hay, who was not thrilled about his team’s start against Spokane a night earlier.
The bag skate to come quickly vanished from his mind when asked about the letter he received last week.
“I’m blessed, just blessed,” Loewen said. “There’s a lot of peo-ple who want to be in the position I’m in.
“People are always watching you and want to know where you stand in life. I feel that if I can be a
good role model for the kids, I want to be that way.”
Comeback kidsThe Blazers scored five unan-
swered goals to beat the Spokane Chiefs 5-4 at Sandman Centre on Wednesday.
For the full game story, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.
Kamloops (6-8) is back in action tomorrow against the Giants (4-8-2-1) in Vancouver.
The Blazers return to the Tournament Capital to play the Prince George Cougars on Saturday.
Game time is 7 p.m. at Sandman Centre.
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SPORTS
A stepping stone, a building block, part of the progression — no matter the wording, the Thompson Rivers WolfPack’s first playoff berth in Canada West women’s soccer was a significant step.
Still, the result — a 6-1 loss to the UBC Thunderbirds on the weekend — shows the fledgling Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) club still has a ways to go before mea-suring up against the nation’s elite.
“Obviously, it wasn’t the outcome we were looking for,” said WolfPack forward
Danielle Fauteux, who scored the Pack’s lone goal Friday at UBC.
“UBC is a tough team — they’ve been in the CIS for a long time. They’re a pedi-gree team and they’re a highly sought-after team to play on, so they have a ton of great players to chose from in Vancouver.
“So, for us, only being in the CIS for a second year, I think even being in that game was a good thing. I think that was a chance for us to sort of pave the way for next year.”
Thompson Rivers no doubt made strides in its second campaign amongst Canada’s elite in university sport.
This season, the club posted a 5-7-2 record, scoring 16 goals in 14 matches, while surrendering 22 to its opposition. By comparison, the 2014 WolfPack, the first to play soccer in the Canada West, finished the season 1-10-1, with just nine goals to its credit and 25 surren-dered.
But, the club is still searching for its footing against upper-echelon teams.
First-place UBC outscored TRU 10-1 over two matches. The Victoria Vikes won the lone match between the clubs, 3-0, as did the Manitoba Bisons, 4-0. The Fraser Valley Cascades and Trinity
Western Spartans defeated the Pack 1-0 and 3-0, respectively.
Thompson Rivers also faces signifi-cant roster turnover. Fauteux, fellow forward Jaydene Radu and midfielder Taylor Miller combined for 12 of the WolfPack’s 16 goals and will now hang up their cleats. Brianna Powrie, a key addition to the WolfPack’s midfield this season, has also played her final university game.
“Obviously I’m con-cerned,” head coach Tom McManus said when asked about the impact of losing a number of core pieces.
“Whenever you lose three key players like that . . . it takes a little rebuilding. As I said, I’ve been looking to that and the recruiting I’ve been doing is with that in mind.”
Concerns aside, an improved record should be a boon to the WolfPack and McManus heading into his third recruitment cycle as a Canada West coach. Among the club’s wins this season were matches against the UBC-Okanagan Heat and the Mount Royal Cougars of Calgary. TRU also tied the Alberta Pandas
and swept the UNBC Timberwolves.
In Fauteux’s words, the WolfPack will enter next season with the belief it can beat a significant portion of Canada West teams.
“I wasn’t around last year, but I think it was a bit of a shock to the system, the level of competition and the intensity of CIS,” Fauteux said.
“I could see, this
year, them starting to believe more in that, OK, we can win the games against teams like U of A. I think just confidence and step-ping up the level of play, they made huge improvements.”
The offseason won’t be a long one for the Pack — McManus said the club will get back to training in three weeks’ time and will hope to play a few exhibition matches in the spring.
He is already in the thick of recruitment, hoping to replace the club’s six outgoing pieces.
He is happy, but not satisfied with the sea-son’s result — and 2016 is a new year.
“We met what I was hoping for but, at the same time, I would have liked to have gone further, that’s a guaran-tee,” McManus said. “I wanted to get by that and get into the final six . . . I really believed that we could have been there.
“That, for me, was a little bit of a downer, that we didn’t catch it. But, that’s OK. We’ll go for next year. We’ll make sure we get there.”
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SPORTS
The bantam tier 4 Kamloops Blazers cap-tured gold at a tier 3 tournament in Salmon Arm on the weekend, playing to a 3-1-1 record.
Kamloops topped Vernon 5-4 in the final, with goaltender Jon Rozek between the pipes.
Alex Rohrer (6G, 1A), Connor Jensen (5G, 3A), Carter McLellan (3G, 4A), Jameson Rende (2G, 6A), Xander Denis (2G, 1A), Zach Bachand (1G, 5A), Jayden Grant (1G, 2A), Ty Haywood-Farmer (1G, 1A), Josh Glover (1G, 1A), Josh Dimaulo (2A), Riley Gray (1A), Jaden Zunti (1A) and Taylor Harnett (1A) hit the scoresheet for the Blazers over the weekend.
Rozek and Ryan Dusseault shared time in the crease.
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Ford Blazers posted two losses and one win in bantam tier 2 play on the weekend.
Pursuit of Excellence of Kelowna edged the Blazers 6-4 on Friday and Trail topped Kamloops 2-1 on Saturday, but the home team bounced back with a 5-3 victory over Trail on Sunday.
Recording points for the Blazers on the weekend were Tyson Lampreau (3G, 1A), Jayden Russell (2G), Spencer Vaughan (1G, 2A), Harrison Ewert (1G, 1A), Peyton Kelly (1G), Jacob Vautour (1G), Zane Ferguson (1G), Thomas Wojak (2A), Josh Bishop (1A), Cole Senum (1A), Atrayu Johnny (1A), Carter Adams (1A) and Brennan Thur (1A).
Taylor Kaban and Adam Niles split time between the pipes.
Colts winThe Colts edged the
Big O Tire Chiefs 6-4 in bantam recreation play on Sunday.
Notching points for the Colts were Michael Hutchison (2G, 1A), Spencer Shyiak (1G, 1A), Brooke Cave (1G), Jorden Zranowicz (1G), Jesse Kotami (1G), Jackson Diehl (1A), Domonico Comita (1A) and Arjan Brar (1A).
Reaching the scoresheet for the Chiefs were Lief Martin (2G), AJ McInnis (1G), Jonah Saemerow (1G) and Mason Swanton (1A).
Snipers on targetThe Snipers topped
the Bulls 9-1 in atom recreation play on Sunday at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre.
Recording points for the Snipers were
Aaron Price (6G, 1A), Conner Underwood (1G), Jeremy Yates (1G), Santiago Jamieson (1G) and Luke Doll (2A).
Ben Turvey was the winning net minder.
AJ Killam scored for the Bulls, who went with Cole Trenholm and Cylas Morgan between the pipes.
Dogs break looseThe Pit Bulls cruised
to a 7-2 victory over Team 2 in peewee recre-ation play at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre on Saturday.
Olen Gelineau (4G, 1A), Max Card (1G), Bradly Boudreau (1G), Evan Humphrey (1G), Tyler Dhaliwal (1A) and Lochlan Scholefield (1A) had points for the Pit Bulls in support of goal-tender Zane Rolfsen.
Austin Hammond and Evan Kissack had goals for Team 2, which went with Sam Benastick between the pipes.
The Kamloops Vibe opened the home portion of the 2015-2016 South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League season with a pair of wins against the Trinity Western University Titans on the weekend.
Kamloops won 5-0 and 5-1, directing more than 100 shots
on goal over the two-game span and improving to 6-0-2.
Kathleen McDonald led the way with three goals in the weekend’s action. Rochelle Smith (2G, 3A), Emily Edmundson (2G, 1A), Jenna Ormondy (2G), Melissa Brunn (1G), Elaine Topolniski (3A),
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www.kamloopsthisweek.com A20 THURSDAY, November 5, 2015
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
This might be the best crop of players Tony Cuzzetto has seen in six years as head coach of the St. Ann’s Crusaders’ boys soccer team.
“We’re city champs, we were undefeated in our zone and we also won the Okanagan championship,” Cuzzetto said.
“Our defence is really, really strong and we have really good centre midfielders.”
St. Ann’s is hosting the B.C. High School Boys A Soccer
Championship, which gets underway today and runs until Saturday on McArthur Island.
The Crusaders are a top-four seed and ranked first in Pool B, which also includes Mulgrave of West Vancouver, Lakes District of Burns Lake and Credo Christian of Langley.
St. Ann’s plays twice today, at 9 a.m. against Mulgrave and 12:45 p.m. versus Lakes District, and finishes round-robin play against Credo on Friday, with kickoff set for 11 a.m.
The playoffs begin on
Friday afternoon and wrap up with the final at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
For the complete sched-ule, go online to kamloop-sthisweek.com.
The Crusaders downed Immaculata of Kelowna 5-2 to claim the regional champion-ship and Cuzzetto has high hopes for provincials.
“We’re hoping for top three for sure this year,” he said, noting Glenlyon Norfolk of Victoria, West Point Grey of Vancouver and Southridge of Surrey are likely the teams to beat.
“This is definitely one of the top teams we’ve had.”
Pigskin tiltIn a crosstown showdown
for third place in the Okanagan AA Varsity Conference, the Valleyview Vikings (1-2) and Westsyde Blue Wave (1-2) will square off in B.C. High School Football play tomorrow at Hillside Stadium.
Game time is 5 p.m.Valleyview is coming off its
first victory of the campaign — a 24-6 triumph over the Clarence Fulton Maroons (0-4) in Vernon on Friday.
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Edmonton Oilers phenom rookie Connor McDavid was expected to undergo surgery yesterday to repair a broken left collarbone, with a recuperation period expected to stretch into months.
“He’ll be out indefi-nitely,’’ Oilers general manger Peter Chiarelli told a news conference at Rexall Place.
“We’re talking about months. We don’t have a particular time frame, but as I said, plural, months. There will be plates and screws involved.’’
McDavid was injured Tuesday night in the Oilers’ 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Racing down the left wing toward the Philadelphia goal late in the second period, with Flyer defenders Brandon Manning and Michael Del Zotto beside him, McDavid appeared to lose the edge on his skate.
The trio fell and plowed hard into the end boards.
McDavid struggled to his feet and skated slowly to the bench.
“He didn’t have much to say [after the
game],’’ Chiarelli said.“He was upset. He
loves to play the game and he won’t be playing it for a while.’’
He said McDavid has age and character on his side.
“The silver lining is that he’s young, he’s a strong kid mentally and physically, he’s still developing, so he’ll come back probably even stronger.
“In my experience with these significant injuries with younger players they come back stronger.’’
McDavid went down in the 13th game of his rookie season, but in that time he had already established himself as one of the key players and cata-lysts on the Oilers.
McDavid has five goals and 12 points in 12 games this season. He was named rookie of the month for October.
The Oilers are 5-8 and fighting to return to the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
“Injuries are a part of hockey but to be out that long this early in his career, I’m sure he’s pretty heartbroken,’’ said winger Taylor Hall, the Oilers’ leading goal scorer.
“We’re going to try
and be there for him and make sure that he gets through it well.’’
It’s the latest in a string of injuries to key Oilers, including winger Jordan Eberle (shoul-der) and defenceman Justin Schultz (back).
Eberle is close to returning and head coach Todd McLellan said the team will sol-dier on.
“We’ve played without key people,” McLellan said. “Now we’ll play without Connor.’’
Some fans took to social media to criticize Manning for appearing
to grab McDavid on the way down.
McLellan said he didn’t see it that way.
“It’s a hockey play,” he said.
“You could watch it 100 times and there’s nothing dirty about it.
“When the pile of three went down it was self-survival. All three of them were in a dan-gerous situation with the boards coming at them very quick.
“[McDavid] caught a rut or he lost an edge and he went down. It happens.’’
It’s the second major injury for McDavid in
less than a year.Last November,
while playing junior for the OHL’s Erie Otters, McDavid broke a bone in his right hand in a fight with Bryson Cianfrone of the Mississauga Steelheads.
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McDavid out ‘months’ with broken clavicle; surgery needed
Connor McDavid is out indefinitely after breaking his collarbone in a Tuesday night game against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Oilers won 4-2.
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
This might be the best crop of players Tony Cuzzetto has seen in six years as head coach of the St. Ann’s Crusaders’ boys soccer team.
“We’re city champs, we were undefeated in our zone and we also won the Okanagan championship,” Cuzzetto said.
“Our defence is really, really strong and we have really good centre midfielders.”
St. Ann’s is hosting the B.C. High School Boys A Soccer
Championship, which gets underway today and runs until Saturday on McArthur Island.
The Crusaders are a top-four seed and ranked first in Pool B, which also includes Mulgrave of West Vancouver, Lakes District of Burns Lake and Credo Christian of Langley.
St. Ann’s plays twice today, at 9 a.m. against Mulgrave and 12:45 p.m. versus Lakes District, and finishes round-robin play against Credo on Friday, with kickoff set for 11 a.m.
The playoffs begin on
Friday afternoon and wrap up with the final at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
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The Crusaders downed Immaculata of Kelowna 5-2 to claim the regional champion-ship and Cuzzetto has high hopes for provincials.
“We’re hoping for top three for sure this year,” he said, noting Glenlyon Norfolk of Victoria, West Point Grey of Vancouver and Southridge of Surrey are likely the teams to beat.
“This is definitely one of the top teams we’ve had.”
Pigskin tiltIn a crosstown showdown
for third place in the Okanagan AA Varsity Conference, the Valleyview Vikings (1-2) and Westsyde Blue Wave (1-2) will square off in B.C. High School Football play tomorrow at Hillside Stadium.
Game time is 5 p.m.Valleyview is coming off its
first victory of the campaign — a 24-6 triumph over the Clarence Fulton Maroons (0-4) in Vernon on Friday.
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FALLING FOR WELLS GRAY
Helmcken Falls is one of the most spectacular falls in British Columbia and a must-see for any outdoor enthu-
siast.The 141-metre waterfall on the
Murtle River within Wells Gray Provincial Park is the fourth highest waterfall in Canada, measured by total straight drop without a break, and was one of the reasons for the 1939 creation of the park.
Credit for discovering Helmcken Falls goes to Robert Henry Lee (1859 to 1935), a land surveyor working for the B.C. government.
In 1911, Lee was awarded a four-year contract to survey lands in the North Thompson and Clearwater Valleys.
By 1913, he was working south of the Murtle River laying out lots for homesteaders.
On July 24, 1913, he walked west along the Murtle River from his remote camp and reached the top of the waterfall.
He was so impressed he wrote a letter to Sir Richard McBride, pre-mier of British Columbia, requesting the falls be named “McBride Falls.”
Three weeks later, Lee received a reply from the premier stating the waterfall was instead to be called Helmcken Falls.
This name honoured John Sebastian Helmcken, a physician with the Hudson’s Bay Company who arrived in Victoria in 1850.
He helped bring B.C. into Canadian Confederation in 1871.
Helmcken died in 1920 at the age of 95, but never actually saw the falls himself.
My friends Donna, Debbie and I tackled this eight-kilometre return trail in late August. It was a warm day but the shady forested
trail kept us cool.The one way in and out trail took
us roughly three hours return.It is a fairly flat and gentle grade
but the very tree-rooty path gives your legs a good workout.
About half way up the trail, we discovered a stony beach with the most interesting volcanic rocks; we stopped here for a snack before con-tinuing on to the brink of Helmcken Falls.
Most people see the falls from the viewpoint on the other side of the canyon.
Seeing it from the Rim Trail is a much more exhilarating experience. With no fencing to keep people from the edge, it is definitely a hike you want to bring your more cautious buddies on.
The trail follows right beside the edge of the canyon where you will get a close of the falls going over the edge and the small falls before the large one.
Did you know?There are six other waterfalls on
the Murtle River, upstream from Helmcken Falls.
The others are The Mushbowl, Dawson Falls, Majerus Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Meadow Falls and McDougall Falls.
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EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPERBlue Light Hotels Ltd. dba Doubletree by Hilton at 339 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2J5, requires a permanent full-time Executive Housekeeper.
Duties: Train and supervise housekeeping staff ,manage payroll and employee schedules, coordinate inspection of hotel to ensure policies and safety standards are met, implement operational procedures for housekeeping department.
Requirements: A University degree or college diploma in hotel management, business administration, or related fi eld, 1+ year experience as room attendant, housekeeper, or similar position, and experience supervising and/or managing housekeeping or similar department.
Salary $22 per hour, 2 weeks paid vacation annually, employee discount at all Hilton properties and extended medical and health.
Email resume at [email protected]
NIGHT SUPERVISORBlue Light Hotels Ltd. dba Doubletree by Hilton at 339 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2J5, requires a permanent full-time Night Supervisor.
Duties: Supervise and coordinate the activities of workers, prepare and send daily reports to the accounts department, establish work schedules and procedures, cash drop, check if shifts are closed properly; train staff in job duties; and safety procedures and company policies and resolve work-related problems and customer complaints.
Requirements: Completion of post-secondary courses in hotel management or administration, 6+ month experience working night audits, and several months experience supervising hotel staff .
Salary $22 per hour, 2 weeks paid vacation annually, employee discount at all Hilton properties and extended medical and health.
Email resume at [email protected]
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Firewood/FuelALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fi r & pine. Stock up now. Campfi re wood. (250)377-3457.
Furniture3pc livingroom set plus otto-man in cognac color. $300. 250-554-3709.
Corner display unit curved glass sides $400 250-372-5062
Gibbard 4poster qu bed $700obo Persian wool rugs 8x10 & 6x8 exc cond cream color $750 (778) 471-8627
Matching reclining couch & chair. $300. Coffee/2 end ta-bles. $200. Entertainment Centre. $100. 2-TV’S $50/each. 250-573-5645.
Table and 4 chairs $75, Lazy-boy recliner $100, tall boy 5 dr dresser marble top $150, wood coffee table $50 (250) 376-6002
Teak dining room table w/6 chairs.$340. Golf clubs & cart $30. 250-579-8584
HospitalityHospitality Livestock Livestock Pets Appliances Heavy Duty Machinery
A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING DryStorage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated con-tainers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. De-livery BC and AB www.rtccon-tainer.com
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Misc. for Sale3.2 cubic ft fridge $75, Guitar$100, Electric Key board $100, One man pontoon boat $100. 250-554-4540, 250-851-6951.
4 Goodyear winter tires. 235/55/R17, used 1 season $400. 250-377-3002.
MISC4Sale: Camperette$300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.
Piano small upright light wood grain gd starter fair cond $745obo (250) 828-7172
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Set of 205/60 R16 Goodyear winter tires on 5 stud rims $375 (250) 851-2919
Set of Goodyear Ultra Winters. P205/55-R16 on 5 stud rim will fi t Mazda 3. $500. 851-0504.
Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477
Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector BuyingCollections, Olympic Gold &Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+Chad 778-281-0030 Local.
ToolsHolzer saw $1500, Safety Harness $500, Myte Extractor $2500. 250-377-8436.
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Mark’s low-cost branch+yard waste removal, seniors dis-count, call Mark 250-376-9309
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ABERDEENSaturday, Nov. 7th. 9am-1pm. 2074 Hampshire Dr. Downsiz-ing many household items, garden & tools to go!
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Downtown condo for sale. $274,900. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, within walking distance to RIH and down-town. Call 250-851-1297 for more info.
Rayleigh - Pulp mill stink free. 2002 Custom house, 5bdrms, 2-baths, two garag-es, wine cellar, red tiled roof etc. 1/2 acre dividable lot. $454,000. 250-578-8681.
Very comfortable 3bdrm 2 1/2 bth home on 5 acres within city limits Rayleigh area $497,000 call 250-377-8404
Westsyde 2007 Mobile. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, central air, carport, addition, pets allowed. $169,995. 250-319-5760.
Real Estate
FOR SALE OR TRADE for residential property in Kam-loops. This very bright, fully furnished, three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White offers your very own hot tub on the patio, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced fi replace. Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge. Ideal for family or as a revenue gen-erator throughout the ski sea-son. Strata fees only $155.00 per month. Call Don at 250-682-3984 for more informa-tion. Asking $189,000.00
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Best pricing for New Homes in Kamloops
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$48800Land and Home OwnershipNO PAD RENT7510 Dallas Drive,
Kamloops, BC
250-573-2278eaglehomes.ca/listings
Kokanee Court
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Apt/Condo for Rent1BDRM. quiet, clean, S. Shore apts $700mo. incl. heat, free ldry covered prking. NS, NP 573-2625 /778-220-4142
#216 Alder Apartments. Logan Lake. 1bdrm $600/mo neg Avail now 250-320-4870 or 604-888-0229
Large 1bdrm apt in Logan Lake n/p, $600 hot water/hy-dro/tv incl Minimum 6 month lease (250) 523-6933
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520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2
250-372-0510
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1 Bedroom Apartments $830 - 910
• Seniors Orientated• Close to the Hospital• Quiet Living Space• Underground Parking• Newly Renovated Suites
Apartments for Rent110 Columbia Street
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Acacia Tower1bdrm & bachelor suites
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1 yr FREE Telus EssentialTV pkg with signing 1 year lease. N/P, N/S. reference,credit check & security
deposit required.250-374-7455
NORTH SHORE 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.
Clean quiet buildings. Reasonable Rental Rates
Utilities not includedCALL
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BC Best Buy Classifi ed’s
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Call 319-1405
Duplex / 4 Plex3bdrms, full bsmnt. F/S, Close to all amenities. Carport. N/S, N/P. $1,400. 250-376-0113.
Homes for Rent2bdrm 1bth in Chase lake view on 3/4 acre & lrg garden $1200 util incl Avail Nov 15 or Dec 1st (604) 763-2219
2 Bdrm n/p/s RV parking, newly reno’d $1000mo+ dd unfi n basement 250-828-0740
3 bdrms main fl oor N Shore. $1100. Avail Dec. 1. More de-tails at kamloops.craigslist.ca 778-840-2139.
AllFURNISHED4Bdr2baShort/longTermS.ShoreN/S/P$2370. 604-802-5649/1-888-208-5203
Recreation
SHUSWAP LAKE! 5 Star Resort in
Scotch Creek B.C. 1-bdrm 1-bath Park Model. Tastefully decorated guest cabin. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial Park, Golf, Gro-cery/Liquor Store and Mari-na all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot-tubs, Adult and Family Club-house, Park, Playground. Rents for $1500/week. FMI CALL 1-250-371-1333
Room & BoardFurnished room and board Valleyview N/P $800per month ideal for student 778-538-1958
Rentals
Basement suite senior male util, internet/cable w/d, a/c, incl in quiet clean owner occupied home $450 n/s, n/p 376-7484/ 250-320-7707 Avail Dec 1st
DOWNTOWN, shared 2bdrm furn apt. ns/np. $500/mo Incds util, cable & Wifi 778-471-3210
Female roommate wanted - Batchelor bsmt suite your share is $500 250-571-6874
Male seeking roommate West-syde Furn. Close to bus $500/mo util incl. Avail Immed. Call 250-579-2480.
North Shore $400 per/mo incl util & basic cable, np/ns 250-554-6877 / 250-377-1020
Roommate to share house, w/pets and mature person North Shore smoker ok $600/ mo incl util. 250-376-4992.
StorageVEHICLE STORAGE
Indoor & Outdoor Secure Storage.
Great rates, pre-pay 6 months get 1 free.
WHITE POST AUTO MUSEUM Call (250) 835-2224
Tappen, BC(45 min east of Kamloops)
Suites, Lower2bdrm 4 quiet working person or couple, c/a, nice yard, no pets, shr util, ref $850 Avail Nov 1st (250) 376-0633
2bdrm Brock daylight cls to sch, n/s, n/p, util incl $950 572-6686/250-312-0286
2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $950 incl util 819-3368
2bdrm North Shore incl util, n/s, n/p cls to bus and shop-ping Avail immed $950 250-376-0716 / 250-320-8146.
Brock 2Bdrms. N/S, N/P. $1100/mo. Nov. 1st. 250-376-7869. 250-682-3199.
Daylight Bach Suite for single person $600/mo util incl + cab. Shared lndry N/S/N/P Avail now. 250-374-9983 Sahali.
Legal suite all furnished. $1,800/mo includes util any extra help required neg. Suitable for independent sen-ior lady. 250-376-5392.
New 2bdrm Lrg suite prt ent, n/s, n/p w/d f/s util incl Avail Nov 1st $1050 250-376-0107
North Shore. 1bdrm, F/S, W/D. N/S, N/P. Avail Immed. $800. 250-376-1072.
Riverfront 1bdrm daylight level entry, util incl $600. Avail January 1st 250-579-9609.
Sahali 1bdrm suite, fully furn. brand new. N/S, N/P. $900/mo. 250-374-7096.
Commercial/Industrial
Commercial/Industrial
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3bdrms top fl oor suite 1300 Tranquille. n/s, n/p, laundry on-site. $1100 inclds hotwater, heat. (250) 371-4801.North Shore 1bdrm central lo-cation n/s util not incl quiet person $650 (250) 376-5913/ 250-852-0909
TownhousesSahali 2-bdrms +den,1-bath. $1300/mo. inclds hydro, heat, A/C. 250-376-6609.
TOWNHOUSESBest Value In TownNORTH SHORE
*Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms
*Big storage rooms*Laundry Facilities*Close to park, shopping & bus stop
PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED
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TransportationAntiques / Classics
1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $5,500 obo (250) 376-57221984 Volvo (Collector), auto, air. 181,000kms. No winter driving. $3,900. 250-587-6151
Auto Accessories/Parts
1-set of Nokian Winters on rims 235/75/R16. Used one season. Regular price new $1200 selling for $600. Call 250-851-1304.
2-215/60R16 Snow tires. $200. 2-245/50VR16 Eagle Snow. $200. 4-275/45R20 Ea-gle M&S. $400. 2-225/60R16 M&S. $200. 2-275/40ZR17 M&S. $300. 250-319-8784.4 Nordic Winter tires. 205/65/R15 c/w 5-bolt rims. $300/obo. 778-220-5156.4 Winter tires 205/55/R16. 90% tread. $300. 250-371-2129.4 Winter tires 205/60/R16 on 5-bolt Ford/Mazda rims. 5x114.3mm. $220. 554-1023.4 Yokohama winter tires 535/55 R18 new $400 obo (250) 372-7124Winter tires 185/65 R15 used one season on 5 bolt rims $250 (250) 319-8292
Cars - Domestic1997 Honda Prelude V-Tec, fully loaded. Clean inside & out. $5,500. 250-578-2080.2002 Malibu Sedan. 4dr, auto, V-6. 235,125kms. Loaded. $3600/obo. 250-554-1023.
2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $5,700. Call to view. 250-376-4077.
2005 Toyota Corolla 5 speed extra set of mounted tires /rims $5250.00 250-318-8870
2008 Cadillac CTS Premi-um. 130,000kms. AWD, Great in the winter, BLK w/leather interior, CD, power windows, seats, mirrors, locks, heating/cooling seats. $14,850. 250-320-6900.
2008 Saturn Astra XR, 137K kms, 4-door hatch-back, white. $6,500. Call or text 250-572-2236.
2009 Hyundai Sonata. 4dr, au-to, fully loaded. 143,000kms. $8,900. 250-579-0195.
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Apt/Condos for Sale Houses For Sale Apt/Condo for Rent Bed & Breakfast Shared Accommodation
Suites, Upper Cars - Domestic
2009 Hyundai Accent Sport. 91,000kms. 2 sets of tires. $5,000. 250-374-0452.
2013 Nissan Leaf SL, electric, black/tan. 12,000kms under warranty $27,500 250-377-8436
Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadil-lac Deville one owner low kms $6900.00 obo 250-554-0580
Camaro 1994 Z-28, V8, 6spd. cruise, a/c 125,000km $4,999 (250) 554-3240
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Cars - Sports & Imports
2006 Audi A3 2.0 turbo 6spdauto 145,000km 2 sets of tires $13,500 (250) 879-0774 Dave
Commercial Vehicles
1987 GMC Cube Van. Set-up for tradesman. Runs good. $2,600. 250-374-1988.
Contractors Tundra HD Eco-no Custom. Hwy, hauler$35,000 Concrete work as possible part of the payment. 250-377-8436.
Motorcycles2014 Motorino XPH ElectricScooter bike. 850kms. No scrapes. $1500 250-574-9846
Recreational/Sale1989 Fleetwood AClass 120,000km slps 6, well kept, $8000obo (250) 579-9691
2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully load-ed, $14,900. 250-578-0558.
2005 Sprinter 25’ w/slide 1995 F250 Ford diesel w/low mile-age both in exc cond. asking $20,000 obo for both(250) 314-6661
2010 Mountaineer 305RLT $28,000. 34.4ft. One Owner, full load. Triple hydraulic slides, elec. stabilizers, awning. 2006 Silverado Diesel 151,000kms. $25,000. Package $50,000. 250-679-2518, cell 250-318-3144.
9FT Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom. Good shape. $1,800/obo. 250-376-1841.
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Private party only (no businesses).The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch 200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6 1(800) 567-8112
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www.kamloopsthisweek.com THURSDAY, November 5, 2015 A27
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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLANApplication #: KMC-FACILITIES- IVMP-2015
Applicant: Kinder Morgan Canada (KMC), 7815 Shellmont Street, Burnaby BC V5A 4S9. Cheryl Thesen (403-358-2509).
In accordance with the British Columbia’s Pest Management Act and Regulations, KMC is required to develop a Pest Manage-ment Plan (PMP) (for KMC the PMP is referred to as the Integrated Vegetation Management Plan (IVMP)). The PMP manages problem vegetation, including control of noxious weeds and invasive plants within KMC facilities. Facilities include pump stations, valve stations, terminals, tank farms and office/maintenance facilities. All facilities are fenced, secure compounds not accessible to the general public. The facilities are located in proximity to the following communities in British Columbia: Valemount, Albreda, Blue River, Avola, Vavenby, Clearwater, Darfield, McLure, Kamloops, Merritt, Kingsvale, Hope, Chilli-wack, Abbotsford, Sumas, Langley, Burnaby and Richmond.
This PMP has been prepared to replace the existing 5 year PMP which expires in 2016. The proposed duration of the IVMP (PMP) is from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2021.
The vegetation management and weed control methods proposed for use include hand pulling, mowing, trimming, prun-ing, selective slashing, girdling, geotextile fabric, retaining existing low ground cover, and seeding, fertilization where set backs permit and tree/shrub plantings. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the PMP (IVMP) applies. KMC conducts all work, including pest management, in strict adherence with all applicable laws and regulations.
The common names and an example of trade names of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminocy-clopyrachlor (Navius VM), aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Lontrel 360), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Diurex 80 WDG), flumioxazin (Payload), fluroxypyr (Retain B), glyphosate (Vantage XRT), imazapyr (Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), MCPA (MCPA Amine 500), mecoprop-P (Mecoprop-P), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), picloram (Tordon 22K), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), Hasten (adjuvant) and siloxylated poly-ether (adjuvant). Application methods include: backpack, power hose and nozzle, wick/wipe-on applicator, squirt bottle and boom sprayer.
A draft copy of the proposed IVMP (PMP) and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail online at: http://www.kindermorgan.com/content/docs/kmc_facilities_ivmp.pdf or by contacting the Applicant listed above.
“A person(s) wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this notice”
Transportation
Sport Utility VehicleJeep YJ 4x4 1987 restored, 6cyl 5sp, lifted, 33”tires on Ea-gle Rims, 10,000 lb Winch, over $15,000 invested asking $12000 (250) 828-0931
Trucks & Vans2004 Dodge Dakota Sport p/u low mileage, w/canopy $5500 (250) 851-2025
2004 Ford F150 4x4 ext-cab, auto, V-8, power everything. 173kms. $7000/obo. 851-0560
2004 Toyota Sienna XLE - limited edition. Exec cond. 7 pass, all leather, auto doors, sunroof, brand new all sea-sons 2nd set of rims. 247,000kms. $5500. 250-377-1296.
2008 Denali Crew Cab AWD. Sunroof, DVD, NAV. Fully loaded. 22” chrome wheels, leather. 141,000kms. $28,800. 250-319-8784.
Transportation
2006 Dumping Trailer. 5000lbs/ 2272 kg capacity. Holds 2.4 cubic yards. $5,900. 250-374-1988.
Transportation
12ft. Aluminum c/w 7.5 Evin-rude gas and Minnkota elec motors. $1400. 778-538-1958
14’ Spingbok long deck fi sher-man Honda 8hp 4 stroke,trail-er & accessories $3200 Honda Big Red 3 Wheeler top shape $1650 250-554-0201
2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250-320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg
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To the unknown owner of the following 1994 Mercury Sable Vin # 1MELM50U3RG649232 that has been abandoned at Riviera Villa Apartments in Kamloops. It will be removed and sold to recover rent and storage fees by November 30,2015. Call 250-832-9731.
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Obituaries & In MemoriamIn Loving
Memory OfGEORGE STUART
MCINTOSHFebruary 14, 1953 - November 5, 2014
OUR HEART OUR HERO
Forever Loved and Missed
BRYAN FAYERSIt is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our son Bryan Michael Fayers on Friday, October 30, 2015, at the age of 24.
Bryan is lovingly remembered by his parents Anita and David Fayers, sister Nicole Fayers (Cody Matzner), nieces Emma and Aubrie Matzner, Grandma Maria Borges and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Bryan was born in Kamloops, British Columbia, March 26, 1991. He graduated from Valleyview Secondary School, 2009. Bryan was an avid outdoor enthusiast; he loved skiing, golfing, camping, fishing and hunting.
Bryan, we hope that your campsite has a beautiful view and the lake is well stocked with fish. You will live forever in the hearts
of those who love you.A private family service in memory of Bryan will be held on November 12, 2015. An open house reception will follow at Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bryan’s memory online or by mail to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1, http://www.rihfoundation.ca or the Canadian Mental Health Association, Suite 2301, 180 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8, http://cmhanl.ca.
STEPHEN DUNNIt is with sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Dunn on October 31st, 2015, at 93 years of age. Stephen is survived by his children Sharon Ruston of Clearwater, Bonnie Jones of Kamloops, Lorne Dunn, of Richmond, Ronnie Dunn, of Lillooet, Wayne (Barb) Dunn of Kamloops, and stepson Glen Sutton, of Abbotsford. He is also survived by a multitude of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Steve was the last of 14 children.
Steve was born in Hodgeville, SK, in 1922. He spent most of his life in the Lower Mainland of BC. After retirement, he moved to Rayleigh, or “Southern Rayleigh” he would say. Carpentry was his career choice, but sports definitely was his passion. He loved baseball the most. Having played the sport at a fairly serious level, he connected with people through sports his whole life. Many would gather through the years to watch a variety of games. He touched many with his kind soul, sense of humour, and his open door policy. The love of his life was Coco, his companion.
A special thanks to all his Rayleigh friends, who were dear to him.
As per Stephen’s wishes, no formal ceremony will take place.
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In Loving Memory OfROBERT SORENSEN
1935 – 2015
On October 22, 2015 after a lengthy illness we lost Robert Glen Sorensen, known to his friends as Bob, a very loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Bob was very involved in his community through years of curling and 37 years of sponsoring a senior men’s slow pitch team.
He will be missed but not forgotten.Bob was born in Mather, Manitoba on April 10, 1935 and leaves behind Mavis, his loving wife of 59 years; his children Robert, Timothy, Tammy and Ted; his grandchildren Jason, Ashley, Brandon and Breanna; and finally his great-grandchildren Raelyn and Marcus.
There will be a celebration of Bob’s life in the spring time at the ball diamond he loved. Friends and family are welcome to attend.
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Obituaries & In Memoriam In Loving Memory
of
ANNA MARIEFREUND
February 15, 1929 - November 4, 2008
In our home she is fondly remembered,
Sweet memories cling to her name,
Those who loved her in life sincerely,
Still love her in death just the same.
We love and miss you forever ...
Henry, Karl, Hildaand families
If tears could build a stairway,And memories a
lane,I’d walk right up
to heavenAnd bring you
home again.
Miss you Mom
Love Rob
DONNA JACK1945 - 2010
In Loving Memory of
ROBERT LOYLL ZIMONICK
March 7, 1945 – October 22, 2014
Loyll, aka Bob, was born in Greenville, Mississippi; at the age of one his family returned to their hometown of Green Bay, Wisconsin where he grew up. He served in the US Navy for a 4-year tour of duty on the USS Independence stationed
out of Norfolk, Virginia. Throughout the navy years he sailed the Caribbean Sea during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Mediterranean, the Norwegian Sea, and the South China Sea during the Vietnam War. The call of the wilderness and the back-to-the-land movement brought him to Canada in 1971 to settle for a while in Likely, BC and eventually with a young family to Kamloops, BC.
Loyll opened his store “Zimonick’s Comics” in 1988, first on Tranquille Road and eventually he was operating three different locations around the city. His stores were famous for the ½-price sales and people lined up down the block for opening time.
Loyll had an unforgettable and unique personality; he was smart, funny, loud, charismatic, energetic, generous, and enjoyed getting a rise out of people. He loved to tell stories, sometimes embellished, and often accompanied by the quote, “I’m not making this up!” He enjoyed hot weather, boating, puttering around the yard, watching football and cheering for the Packers, hiking and nature, reading books, listening to music, and beer, which he shared generously. He loved his winter home in Arizona and happily enjoyed three winters there after retiring.
Loyll passed away in hospice in the arms of Barbara with his family nearby after fighting the wretched cancer. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barbara; his children Maxx, Melissa, Zac, Aerin (Joel), Drew and Cindy (Curt); his grandchildren Micah, Vaida, Reece, and Karis; his sister Bonnie and brother Scott (Janet); nieces and nephews Christine, Elizabeth, Mike, Zeke, Jill, and their families. Predeceased by his parents Robert and June (2010) and brother-in-law Robin (2006).
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society (19-9th Ave S, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2L9) or to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice (72 Whiteshield Crescent S, Kamloops, BC, V2E 2S9) as a way to give thanks for the excellent care they provided to Loyll. A memorial gathering will take place at Hoodoos at Sun Rivers on Sunday, November 9 at 1 pm.
RON MALONEYApril 14, 1956 –
October 29, 2014
With heavy hearts we sadly announce the unexpected passing of Ron Maloney on October 29, 2014 in Kamloops, B.C.
He is predeceased by his parents Doyle and Lucille Maloney.
Ron is survived by his son Sean Maloney, his brother Patrick (Kim) Maloney, sister Sandra (Leo) St. Germain, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews as well as a large extended family and long-time childhood friends.
Respecting Ron’s wishes no funeral service will be held.
A Celebration of life will be hosted at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Hall, 423 Tranquille Road, Kamloops on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 1:00 pm. (Parking in rear).
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ALVIN (AL) CHRISTOPHER SWAINEAl was born March 2, 1925 and passed away peacefully at George Derby Centre, Burnaby, BC on October 14, 2014.
He was predeceased by his parents Christopher and Jessie, his son Chris Swaine, mother of his children Pat, and his life partner Pearl.
Al is survived by his children Sandra Dever and her children Bob Dever, Rhonda Dever and her son Lincoln Dever; Chris’ daughters Daryle Hamilton and her sons Craig Gray and Brennan Lees, Deborah Swaine and her son Eric Swaine; Chris’ widow, Jacquie Robertson; Doug (Vera) Swaine and their sons Nick and Mike; Bill (Terri) Swaine and their children Roni (Randy) Harnett, Alexia and Hunter, Chris (Katherine), Liam and Brooklyn; Les Swaine; Andy (Janis) and Andy’s son Devan and Janis’ son Clayton Pelletier. Al was also survived by his sister Marlene Matton and family and Pearl’s family.
Al was an avid sportsman and played junior hockey in Moose Jaw, semi-pro in Wisconsin and finally senior in Kamloops. He was a member of the Kamloops Elks 1950
Savage Cup (BC) Champions. He also played baseball for the Kamloops Elks and was well known for his baseball umpiring and hockey refereeing. His sons and grandsons would follow in his officiating footsteps. He was a championship bowler, competing in Provincial and Western Canadian 5 pin championships. He loved golf and spent many years at Kamloops Golf and Country Club and Sunshore in Chase.
He was a past Exalted Ruler with Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, November 1 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chase Legion Hall.
EMANuEL (MEL) RuSCHEINSKIThe family of Mel Ruscheinski are saddened to announce the loss of our father, grandfather, uncle, and loving husband. Mel passed away peacefully and with his family by his side at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice on October 29, 2014 in Kamloops, BC.
Mel is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary, sons John (Julia), Tony (Tyra), brother John (Sandy), his grandchildren, sisters-in-
law Elizabeth and Lina, Katie and Regina, his many nieces and nephews and his many lifelong friends.
Mel began his life’s journey on August 6, 1940 in Romania, being the 3rd son to Peter and Monica. He lived in Germany and Austria before moving to Vancouver, BC, Canada in 1955. In 1961 he married the love of his life, his beloved Mary (nee Kichler) and together they were blessed with sons John and Tony in 1964 and Robert (Bobby) in 1968. Kamloops became the family home in 1971 when Mel started his 46 year career with Kamloops Moving & Storage. A successful businessman and true lover of the outdoors, Mel met many lifelong friends in Kamloops.
Mel was blessed with four grandchildren: Chelcie, Kalen, Jessica and Hayden and one great-grandchild, Jayden. Family meant everything to Mel and he loved to share his many stories of the old country and his hunting adventures with his family. As his hunting trips lessened, Mel’s hunting stories grew larger and more frequent. One of his happiest accomplishments was the building of our Bridge Lake cabin with his sons, nephew David and their friends. Many happy times were spent at the cabin and these memories will live in our hearts forever.
We all will miss Mel and his many tales here, but he is now reunited with his parents, brothers Raymond and Harry and his son Bobby.
Gone Hunting ...
Services will he held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 7 at St. John’s Vianney Church, 2826 Bank Road in Westsyde with Monsignor Gerry Desmond officiating. Guests are welcome to stay for a luncheon following the service. Interment at Hillside Cemetery located at 750 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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A Vanished FriendAround the corner I have a friendIn this great city that has no end;
Yet days go by, and weeks rush on,And before I know it a year has gone,And I never see my old friend’s face,For life is a swift and terrible race.
He knows I like him just as wellAs in the days when I rang his bell,
And he rang mine. We were younger then,And now we are busy, tired men,Tired of playing a foolish game,Tired with trying to make a name.“Tomorrow, I will call on Jim,
Just to show that I am thinking of him.” But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes,
And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away
“Here’s a telegram, sir,”“Jim died today!”
And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend!
Anders Lim
HENRY JOSEPH MICHAuD1937 - 2015
On October 25, 2015 our loving husband, father, uncle, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend Henry Michaud passed away at 78 years of age.
He is survived by his loving wife Katie, son Albert (Vicki) of Kamloops, daughter Diana (Trevor) of Campbell River, grandchildren Steven (Christina) Michaud, Jennifer (Shane) Pattison, Tanya Corrigall, Coreena (Kevin) Dick, Tasha (Jimmy)
Callaghan, great-grandchildren Zoey, Hannah, Kaleb, Cash, Brayden and Tiandra, Dallas, his sister Yvonne, brother in-law Tony Reeve as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Henry is predeceased by his mom and dad Annette and Pete, his brother Peter and sister Terry.
Henry was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. One if his greatest joys in life was working in his shop, fishing at Heffley Lake, playing the violin, doing a two step and eating mom’s home cooking.
He will be forever in our hearts.
The family wishes to give special thanks to his best friend John Vanderveen and to all the caring friends and family for their wonderful support during this difficult time.
Friends and family are welcome to join the family for a celebration of life that will take place at 1:00 – 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Westsyder Pub.
Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324
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William AieMay 22, 1935 -
October 27, 2015It is with great sadness that the family of William “Foogie” Aie announce his sudden passing in Kamloops on October 27, 2015. Foogie passed away peacefully at
Royal Inland Hospital with his loving family by his side.
William is survived by his dedicated and loving wife Chui Chu of 52 years and
their sons: Stanley (Pam), Bradley (Tanis), Edwin (Megan) and Steven (Heather) and grandchildren: Griffin, Hayden, Allison, Jacob and Michaela.William was born May 22, 1935 and grew up in Ashcroft. He was the 5th of eight children and is predeceased by his parents Wong Du Dai Aie and You How Lim Aie and his sisters Betsy and Lillian and his brother Edward. He is survived by siblings Betty Wong, Loyd (Renee) Wong, Renay (Cort) Larsen and Jerry Aie. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and friends.He worked at the local sawmill and also worked in his sister’s restaurant in Edmonton before joining Bethlehem Copper in April of 1963. He enjoyed many fishing adventures with his family and friends throughout the years. He was employed with Highland Valley Copper (Bethlehem Copper) as an electrician where after 36 years of service he retired in 1999. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed gardening and spending quality time with his grandchildren. He will be remembered for his laughter, laid back nature, and devotion to his family. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ashcroft & District Health Care Auxiliary would be appreciated.A celebration of life will take place at 1:00 pm Saturday November 7, 2015 at the Ashcroft Community Hall at 409 Bancroft Street in Ashcroft, B.C.
MARLENE WINNIFRED COLLINS
June 9, 1931- October 23, 2015
With great sorrow we announce the passing of Marlene Winnifred Collins.
Marlene moved to Kamloops in 1962 where she worked for many years. Marlene was a long standing member of Mount Paul United Church and member of the Adah Chapter of Kamloops Eastern Star. She had made many friends in Kamloops, she was active in many community and charitable functions. Always generous with her time. If you needed something she was always only a phone call away. Marlene moved to Prince George in 2012 after her husband passed, so that she could be close to family.
Marlene was predeceased by her husband Brian Collins, her sister Haroldeen and her beloved cousin Jeanne Schlicting. Left behind to mourn are her siblings Sharon Thompson (John), Vi Martin, Milt Sanders and Bruce Sanders, her son Neil Child (Carol), daughter Lin Barrett (Cal) and step-children Ron Collins (Wendy), Allan Collins (Julie), Geoff Collins (Lynne) and Cathy Dyer (Charlie). Her grandchildren Natika Bock, Doug Collins, Joe Collins, Carly Russo, Billy Collins, Taelor Barrett, Tyler Collins, Jessie Dyer, Clayton Dyer, Baron Child, Travers Child, Sarah Millichip and Harrison Barrett. Marlene is also survived by fifteen great-grandchildren.
In celebration of Marlene’s life a service will be held at Mt. Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St., Saturday, November 7th at 2 P.M. Luncheon to follow.
ROY WILLIAM GRINDERIt is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Roy William Grinder of Clinton, BC on October 28, 2015 at the age of 71 years. Roy will be lovingly remembered by his sons Roy and Dennis, step-daughter Linda Sue, brother Kenny, sister Bernice, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Roy grew up working on the family’s ranch in Big Bar and worked on many other cattle ranches throughout BC. He spent many years traveling the rodeo trail, logging and as a big game guide. Roy spent much of his time on horseback, in the mountains and down at the Fraser River fishing and panning for gold. He was always willing to lend a hand, share his knowledge or play a game of cards. He will always be remembered for his stories, sense of humour and his smile.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Clinton Rodeo Grounds. Donations can be made to the Roy Grinder Memorial Fund for rodeo sponsorships.
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DORIS MAuD LINTOTT(nee WEIR)
1911 - 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Maud Lintott in the morning of October 13, 2015. Doris passed away peacefully at Pine Grove Care Centre in Kamloops, B.C. She is survived by her son D’Arcy (Mariko) and two grandchildren Yukiko (Kalani and great-grandchildren Kaliko and Kaleia) and Tomoko. She was predeceased by her husband Leslie H. Lintott and brother Bill Weir.
Doris was born on January 12, 1911 in Hamilton, Ontario. She traced her past to England, Ireland, and Austria. Her travels took her to Florida and Kentucky before settling in Vancouver. She often said, “I didn’t grow up in Vancouver, Vancouver grew up around me”. She claimed she had a photographic memory and was profoundly accurate at remembering dates, places and people.
A Celebration of Doris’s Life will be held in the Spring of 2016 in Kamloops. Thanks so very much to the many people at both Bedford Manor and Pine Grove Care Centre who made Doris’s life a little easier and more fun. We also send our thoughts to Doris’s dear friends and relatives: Martin and Jenny Garrad (England), Derrick and Sandra Flower (Langley), Joan and Bill Wilcox (Gibsons), Ron and Colleen Weir and family (Victoria), Jack and Fran Nellist and family (Vancouver Island and New Brunswick ) and Doris’s very dear friends, Glen and Dana Coukell (Port Moody).
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to the SPCA in her name.
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LILLIAN (LIL) LOuISE RIGuIDEL (nee LIGHTFOOT)
April 18,1951 - October 22, 2015
Lil passed away at Royal Inland Hospital. Predeceased by her father Wally, mother Muriel, brother George and grandson Steven.
She leaves behind her husband Larry of 48 years, three daughters Donna, Kimberly and Deb, six grandchildren , five great-grandchildren.
Lil was born in Winnipeg. moved to Thompson in 1972 then to Kamloops in 2002.
Lil married at a young age, she enjoyed her roses, and spent endless hours in the garden.
Her family wishes to thank the nurses and doctors on the Six-South floor at Royal Inland Hospital .
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.
CHARLES WILSON1935 - 2015
Mr. Charles Henry Wilson passed away peacefully in Kamloops, on November 1st, 2015 at the age of 80 years.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife Susie, his daughter Dawn (Billy) Undy of Kamloops, his son Martin (Joanne) Wilson of Golden, B.C., and numerous grand and great-grandchildren. He also leaves to cherish his memory his brother Ken Wilson, sister Barbara Sugg , nieces and nephews, as well as many friends and other relatives.
He is predeceased by his brothers William and Clifford and his sister Carol Forsythe.
Charles was raised in England and served in the British Navy. Following this, he worked at numerous jobs until settling in Port Hardy, B.C. in 1976, creating a new life for his family. He made countless friends on his life journey and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 9th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops, with Pastor Don Maione officiating. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery, followed by a reception at the church.
Should friends desire, donations to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., Box 277, Station M, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5K6 would be appreciated.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com.
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NATIONAL NEWS
Highlighting Trudeau’s campaign promise to deliver “real change,’’ Trudeau weighted his cabinet with newbies, giving them some of the most crucial and influential portfolios, some of which he has reconfigured or renamed.
Crown prosecutor and former B.C. regional aboriginal chief Jody Wilson-Raybould takes on Justice; family doctor Jane Philpott takes Health; economist Jean-Yves Duclos takes Families, Children and Social Development; Catherine McKenna takes Environment and Climate Change; Harjit Singh Sajjan takes Defence; Melanie Joly takes Canadian Heritage; and MaryAnn Mihychuk takes Employment, Workforce Development and Labour.
Former journalist Chrystia Freeland, who won a byelection in Toronto two years ago, will head up International Trade, while Navdeep Bains, who is back as an MP after being defeated in 2011, becomes minister of innovation, science and economic development.
The rookies will be backstopped by seven veterans with previous federal or provincial cabinet experience, including Ralph Goodale in Public Safety, Stephane Dion in Foreign Affairs, John McCallum in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Carolyn Bennett in Indigenous and Northern Affairs, Judy Foote in Public Services and Procurement, and Scott Brison in Treasury Board.
Veteran MP and lifelong Trudeau friend Dominic LeBlanc becomes government house leader, while fellow longtime MPs Marc Garneau and Kirsty Duncan take on Transport and Science, respectively.
Trudeau himself, who has promised to usher in a new era of collaboration with the provinces, takes responsibility for intergovernmental affairs and youth.
Trudeau’s Liberals won a strong majority of 184 seats, with representation in every province and territory.
His cabinet reflects that, with 11 ministers from Ontario, six from Quebec, three from British Columbia and two each from Alberta and Manitoba. Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island all have a single representative in cabinet, as does Nunavut.
Geography — along with Trudeau’s determination to have a smaller cabinet than Harper’s 39-member ministry and to ensure half his ministers are women — resulted in some surprising absences, including former general Andrew Leslie, popular former Toronto city councillor Adam Vaughan, former Toronto police chief Bill Blair, former provincial minister and one-time leadership rival Joyce Murray and Trudeau leadership organizer Mark Holland.
Trudeau was unrepentant when asked why gender parity was so important.
“Because it’s 2015,’’ he said simply.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed three rookie B.C. MPs to his new cabinet, all from the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver South MP Harjit Sajjan, a former Lieutenant-Colonel in the Canadian Forces who served three tours in Afghanistan, is the new Minister of Defence.
He was a Vancouver police officer for 11 years before running for Parliament in the Oct. 19 election.
Vancouver-Granville MP Jody Wilson-Raybould, another first-time candidate elected to the new riding of Vancouver-Granville, is appointed Justice Minister.
Wilson-Raybould is a former Crown prosecutor and served as B.C. regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations before running for national office.
Delta MP Carla Qualtrough is appointed minister for Sport and Persons with Disabilities.
A lawyer and specialist in disabilities who is visually impaired, Qualtrough won three medals in swimming at the 1988 and 1992 Paralympic Games.
B.C. Premier Christy Clark congratulated the new B.C. MPs, part of a contingent of 17 elected with the Liberal majority in Ottawa.
“I am pleased to see British Columbia will be well represented at the cabinet
table,” Clark said in a statement Wednesday.
“I know ministers Jody Wilson-Raybould, Harjit Sajjan and Carla Qualtrough will be strong, passionate advocates not just for our province, but for our shared priorities, like renewing the Softwood Lumber Agreement, LNG development, increasing support for international trade, investing in infrastructure and immigration, as well as fully including First Nations in our diverse economy.”
Three B.C. ministers in cabinetTOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS
SAJJAN WILSON-RAYBOULD QUALTROUGH
Trudeau bringing ‘real change’ to Canada’s cabinetFrom page A1
GENDER EQUALITY
Women take on priority portfolios in Liberal cabinet
OTTAWA — “Visitors in the Commons’ gallery couldn’t help seeing one woman among so many men,’’ the late cabinet minister Judy LaMarsh lamented in 1969.
“But they made no effort to disguise the fact that they regarded me as a curiosity and stared whenever I could be seen.’’
More than 50 years after Progressive Conservative Ellen Fairclough and LaMarsh, a Liberal, became the first and second female cabinet ministers, women are no longer just sprinkled on the front benches.
Fifteen women from different walks of life took positions Wednesday in the first gender-balanced cabinet in Canadian
history, assigned portfolios that will include priority policy files for the new government.
The cabinet has 31 members, including Trudeau.
“Because it’s 2015,’’ Trudeau said, when asked about why parity was important to him.
A cheer went up in the crowd gathered outside of Rideau Hall.
Jody Wilson-Raybould, a lawyer and former regional chief of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations, was sworn in as attorney general and justice minister, becoming the first aboriginal person to hold the post.
She follows in the footsteps of Tory Kim Campbell and Liberal Anne McLellan. Wilson-Raybould will have to tackle the legalization of marijuana, how to approach physician-assisted death and the retooling of anti-
terror legislation introduced by the Conservatives.
Ottawa lawyer and NGO director Catherine McKenna takes on the environment and climate change portfolio, just as world leaders prepare to meet in Paris for international climate change talks.
McKenna’s win over popular NDP MP Paul Dewar in downtown Ottawa was one of the most stunning local victories of the 2015 election.
Former journalist and media manager Chrystia Freeland is the trade minister, the first women in the job since Pat Carney held the post in Brian Mulroney’s Progressive Conservative government in the 1980s.
She will have the finalization of the Trans-Pacific Partnership on her plate.
JENNIFER DITCHBURN THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA — For the first time in nearly 100 years, a political newcomer is stepping into the high-stakes, pressure-cooker position of federal finance minister.
Multi-millionaire Toronto businessman Bill Morneau takes over the file at a critical time, as the economy struggles
to rebound from the steep drop in the price of oil and other commodities.
Morneau, sworn in Wednesday as a key member of Justin Trudeau’s new Liberal cabinet, is the first political rookie to take on finance since 1919, but he brings considerable experience from the business world.
Until recently, he was executive chairman of Morneau
Shepell, the country’s largest human-resources consulting firm.
He resigned from his post at Morneau Shepell a week after last month’s election, but his holdings in the company will likely come under scrutiny now that he’s finance minister.
Morneau still owns nearly a five per cent stake in the company, Canada’s largest administrator of pension plans.
Finance minister a rare breedANDY BLATCHFORD THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Honda has pulled out all the stops
to guarantee its all-new flagship Civic contin-ues as Canada’s top-selling car for the 18th consecutive year.
The first sedan rolled off the line at the Alliston plant in Ontario last week and yours truly had the opportunity to put 200 kilometres on the clock of an early production model.
Truly, it is hard to imagine the manufac-turer’s position in the compact market seg-ment faces any serious challenge.
Early examination suggests the 10th-generation Civic will set a new benchmark in looks, performance, safety and fuel econo-my, to name but four areas important to today’s car buyers.
The base model, which includes a list of standard features that mocks its lowly posi-tion in the model peck-ing order, is $15,750 (excluding taxes).
The loaded Touring version doesn’t come close to $30,000 with its base sticker price of $26,990.
On the business side, this car is a major Canadian business coup as it is the first time Honda has desig-nated a plant outside of Japan as the lead location for the manu-facture of any product, let alone its most suc-cessful model.
“Civic is a vehicle that Canadians have grown to trust. This 10th-generation model will continue to set a new benchmark in the compact class with fun-to-drive performance, fuel efficiency and safety performance, together with a new level of
refinement,” said a proud Jerry Chenkin, president and CEO of Honda Canada Inc.
“Canadians can also take pride in knowing that every Civic coupe, sedan and Si model sold in Canada is made right here in Ontario, for Canadians, by Canadians.”
More than 4.5 mil-lion Civics have been built at the facility since 1988 and sales in Canada exceed 1.89-million units.
The sedan is the first in a series of models that will also include a coupe, high-performance Si mod-
els, a five-door hatch-back and the first-ever Civic Type-R model for the Canadian market.
Set alongside an original model from the 1970s that greeted us at the launch loca-tion two hours away at Blue Mountain resort in Collingwood, the sleek car that goes on sale next month looks like a car from a high-speed computer game.
A Civic is now roll-ing off the line at the rate of one every 63 seconds during each day’s production, so a variety of versions should hit the media test fleets soon.
Therefore, a more comprehensive review will follow when there’s an opportunity to put the different trims through their paces in local conditions.
However, here are some quick initial observations, first on performance.
Two new engines are introduced: a 2.0-litre i-VTEC power plant propels the base DX with the assistance of a six-speed manual transmission.
The LX/EX ditto, though there’s a choice of manual transmis-sion or continuously variable transmission
(auto) in the LX and the EX gets the CVT.
The EX-T and Touring versions get the turbocharged 1.5-litre DOHC direct-injected engine 1.5-litre
The anticipated fuel economy ratings for the 1.5 with CVT is expected to be around 7.6/5.5/6.7 (L/100km) (city/highway/com-bined) and for the 2.0/CVT 7.8/5.8/6.9 (L/100km).
The Touring trim tester I spun through rural Ontario drew its zip from the impres-sive 1.5-litre turbo unit.
It moved smoothly through a much-improved CVT when accelerating on the flat and did not con-tinuously search for the right gear on long inclines, as earlier examples typically did.
It’s a global car so its design and perfor-mance were bench-marked against the best prestige European cars — and it shows.
Opening up on the rural route was a pleasure and, despite the less than smooth road surface under the wheels, the cabin was remarkably quiet at speed and every bump was softened by the car’s suspension.
The wheels are pushed to the four corners and the car has been lengthened,
providing great human cargo space for five, especially noticeable in the rear passenger area, and the trunk will swallow the week’s big shop at the grocery store.
The interior is somewhat more refined and, though the materials used are clearly better than pre-vious models, they are perhaps not as deluxe or soft-touch as Honda boats. Not a deal-breaker though.
In terms of tech toys, the optional touchscreen/audio system is compatible with Android Auto2 and Apple CarPlay3, thus enabling you to connect your smart phone seamlessly.
Wireless charging is also an option.
The use of an elec-tronic parking brake creates much more space for the centre console, which can easily take two large cups of java and your tablet of choice.
Honda sensing- safety and driver-assis-tive technologies are available and a closer look at those will fea-ture in our full review.
A novelty that will be appreciated in colder climes will be the remote start option that, in addition, auto-matically sets the car temperature to 22 C.
Toasty.
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