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GIRL GUIDES HAVE FUN:Dance at Upper Clearwater Hall. See A11 inside.

Adam Williams – Kamloops This Week

A two-hour discussion that included references to the Hatfields and McCoys, guns and knives, voter intimidation, a privacy breach and a deep rift in the community will have the Thompson-Nicola Regional District surveying landown-ers about their support for the Upper Clearwater Farmers Institute’s community hall.

At issue is the fact a grant-in-aid derived from property taxes is being used to prop up a hall owned by a private organization that some residents say is not publicly available.

At the conclusion of discus-sion on Thursday, Jan. 21, the TNRD board decided to survey approximately 85 property own-

ers in the region to determine if it should conduct a public-assent process to eliminate the service.

The survey was approved unanimously by the board and will be sent out in February, with the hope of bringing results to the TNRD’s board at the end of April.

Its results will be non-binding, but are intended to give directors an idea of how to proceed.

Thursday’s debate began with a recap of a public-assent process in 2004, which led to the creation of the grant-in-aid for the hall.

The financial contribution from the TNRD is about $5,000 – about $40 per year for the aver-age-assessed property in the area.

An Freedom of Information request by residents of Upper Clearwater revealed flaws in the 2004 process, including multiple

extensions to the deadline when proponents of the tax had not yet received enough votes in favour.

A major privacy breach also came to light as a list of voters who had not mailed in petitions – in essence, those who respond-ed "no" to having property taxes fund the hall – was released to the proponents.

“Those are things we would not do today. We haven’t done them in a long time,” said Carolyn Black, the TNRD’s director of legislative services, when questioned by directors about the process.

Black said the privacy com-missioner investigated the breach and that, noting while some of the issues were not good prac-tice even in 2004, they were not unlawful.

“It was carried out in accor-dance with the local government act,” she said.

“Maybe not some good practices and certainly there was a privacy breach that would not happen today.”

Carol Schaffer, who represents the region as director of Electoral Area A (Wells Gray Country), painted a picture of tenuous relationship between the Upper Clearwater Farmers Institute and the rest of the Upper Clearwater community, with incidents dating back to 2014.

Schaffer said concerns from residents were numerous and included voter intimidation at institute meetings, fears for safety, vehicle windows being smashed while on the property and indi-viduals spying on site users.

Schaffer said she doesn’t want

to see the hall shut down – it has already had $92,000 in gas-tax revenue invested in renovations – but said there is a feeling the hall is a private club supported by public money.

Throughout Thursday's dis-cussion, the board referred to the Upper Clearwater feud as simi-lar to that of the Hatfields and McCoys.

Shane McGrath, who spoke to the board on behalf of those residents of Upper Clearwater who are unhappy with how the hall is being run, came to the TNRD hoping it would begin a new assent process, saying the 2004 process created a “rift in our community” and has caused relationships to “become increas-ingly acrimonious.”

Upper Clearwater dispute likened to ‘Hat� elds and McCoys’

Left: Clearwater Midget Ice Hawk #9 Patrick Walker forc-es the Merritt goalie to take a position – before passing to teammate #8 Emmet Col-lins, who scored a goal.

Right: Walker gives Collins a hug after Collins scores on a shot set up by Walker. The Ice Hawks won against Merritt in a closely fought game on Saturday in the Sportsplex. The local squad’s first playoff game will be on Friday, Jan. 29. For more photos from Clearwater Hockey Days, see pages A11 and A12 inside.Photos by Keith McNeill

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Adam Williams – Kamloops This Week

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District didn’t want to end up in the weeds.

As  a result, the regional district is looking for some-one new to kill the unwanted creepers and vines and flowers that plague the land-scape.

The TNRD will issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a new contractor to deliver bio-control and education pro-grams this spring following a decision

to part ways with the Southern Interior Weed Management Committee (SIWMC).

“I think it’s fair enough to say that we weren’t sure whether they were going to

be functioning,” said Peter Hughes, the TNRD’s director of environmental ser-vices.

“Under the Weed Management Act, we are responsible for our own properties, so we need to go out to get a contractor to treat our landfills and our transfer stations and that kind of thing. On the education side, I don’t think they were prepared and we’ve actually been think-ing about changing it up anyway. We don’t have to go with them, right? So, we just wanted to go out to RFP for that as well.”

According to a report Hughes will deliver to the TNRD on Thursday, the regional district had previously renewed its partnership with SIWMC for a one-year period, rather than the standard direct award three-year term, following “concerns about the performance of the SIWMC in carrying out the TNRD pro-gram, as well as how they were represent-ing other public agen-cies they partnered with.”

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) and the

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) will also manage their own weed control efforts for 2016. SIWMC had previously acted as a single-service delivery agent for those agen-cies, coordinating weed-control efforts.

According to a report submitted to the TNRD’s invasive plant committee on Dec. 9, the SIWMC, with the assistance of six contractors, treat-ed 1,127 sites in 2015 at a price tag of about $230,000.

“It’s certainly not something I was satis-fied with,” said Ken Gillis, TNRD director for Area L (the area south and southeast of Kamloops) and chairman of the inva-sive plant committee.

“I understand that if you’re treating small areas, the cost per hectare will certainly increase dramatically, I suppose exponen-tially.

“But, the fact remains, they spent $230,000 treating 36 hectares of land and I think — small areas or not — that, in my opinion, is not getting the job done.”

Gillis said concerns have been raised, par-ticularly in the last

two to three years, about SIWMC’s abili-ties and the service it was providing to the regional district.

He added there was a lack of accountabil-ity — agencies includ-ing the TNRD, MOTI and FLNRO would provide the SIWMC with funding, but there were no controls in place to ensure its proper use.

Hughes doesn’t expect costs to decrease now that the TNRD is in charge of weed control.

“You have to understand how it’s done, if I recall,” he said.

“That’s treatment along the sides of roadways and you can’t go out there blanket and spray. It’s spot spraying. You walk along the side of the road or in a gravel pit — there’s a plant, there’s a plant, there’s a plant. And there are certain areas you’re not allowed to spray — in close proximity to water and that sort of thing.

“In the end, its labour-intensive and you’re paying for peo-ples’ time and, in the end, that’s how much you end up treating.”

The SIWMC did not respond to a request for comment.

At the TNRD, a new approach to weed control

Seeking applicants to share Million Dollar Bursary fundSubmitted

KELOWNA: – Interior Savings makes an urgent call to action for students to claim their share of the Million Dollar Bursary fund before Feb. 1.

For the third year in a row, Interior Savings is proudly continuing its commit-ment to award up to $1 million in bursa-ries annually. That’s one thousand $1,000 bursaries in 2016!

The goal of the Million Dollar Bursary program is to support young people in realizing their full potential. And with over $500,000 still available for students to access, Interior Savings wants to ensure this funding doesn’t go untapped.

The program is a benefit offered to Interior Savings’ members.

According to Kathy Conway, Interior Savings’ CEO, “There’s still time for stu-dents to become an Interior Savings mem-ber to qualify for a $1,000 bursary and for all the benefits membership offers, includ-ing our top-rated service and easy to use mobile app.”

To be eligible for a bursary this year, students have until Feb. 1 to become an Interior Savings member. With that deadline just under a week away, Interior Savings is making one final push to get the word out to local students who may need a little help with their tuition.

The bursary program is intended for students between the ages of 17 and 24, who are entering or returning to full-time study towards a degree, diploma or trade certification program at a designated post-

secondary institution, with classes start-ing between September 2016 and August 2017. The deadline for members to submit a bursary application is May 1.

In the past two years, all those who applied and met eligibility criteria received a $1,000 bursary. That’s great news for students, and very bankable odds!

Visit milliondollarbursary.com for more information or to submit your bur-sary application.

About Interior SavingsInterior Savings Credit Union is the

largest credit union based in the Interior of BC with assets exceeding $2.0 billion. Through its 21 branches, 16 insurance offices, Member Service Centre, and two Commercial Services Centres, the Credit Union offers personal and commercial banking and a full range of insurance and wealth management services to members in 14 communities.

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During a meeting held Thursday, Jan. 21 in Kamloops, Thompson-Nicola Regional District board of directors approved an additional $40,000 in Federal Gas Tax - Community Works Funds to be allocated to Electoral Area “B” (Thompson Headwaters).

The money will be used to fund additional project costs for the Blue River Community Water System upgrade project.

According to a staff report to the board, the Blue River water

system upgrade was constructed in 2013 and 2014.

The estimated $1.2 million cost was funded by a Building Canada Fund grant of $777,000, with the balance to be funded from a combination of capital reserves, surplus and $50,000 of Federal Gas Tax from Area B (Thompson Headwaters).

However, the initial design for the project was rejected by Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on the basis that the ministry would not allow the water main to be constructed within the road prism.

The project had to be re-designed at an additional cost. This in turn resulted in other delays and more costs.

An additional $70,000 was provided from Federal Gas Tax funds from Area L (Grasslands). However, a shortfall still remained.

The $40,000 approved by the board from Area B Federal Gas Tax funds for Area B is expected to reduce the amount that those connected to the Blue River water system will have to make up directly through future user fees.

Distict of Clearwater chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx smiles as she receives a 10-year long service award from acting-mayor Barry Banford during a town council meeting on Jan. 19. Groulx started as the Wells Gray Country (Area A) service coordinator with Thompson-Nicola Regional District before the municipality was formed.

Bryan Lipp, District of Clearwater maintenance worker, proudly holds the 10-year long service award he received from acting-mayor Barry Banford. He started working for Clearwater Improvement District. Not pictured is Theresa Affleck, who received her 13-year long service award.

Tammy Rutsatz receives her 10-year service award from acting-mayor Barry Banford. Now a receivables/payroll clerk, Rutsatz began work with the Clearwater Improve-ment District.

District gives out long-service awards

All Photos by Keith McNeill

TNRD approves funding for Blue River water upgrades

FireSmart program to target private landownersTimes Staff

District of Clearwater is getting a $10,000 grant from Union of BC Municipalities to educate and work with private landowners to become a FireSmart community, according to a recent media release.

In 2009-2011 the District worked with local contractors to complete 327 ha of fuel manage-ment on Crown lands within the community, other public lands (Interior Health, School District 73, Wells Gray Community Forest and woodlots) and Thompson Nicola Regional District Area A (Wells Gray Country).

Further to that the District engaged a special-ist to author a Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

This plan has identified high-risk areas within our community noting that private landowners are the key to preventing wildfires within our community.

For the first time, Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) and the province are providing funding to specifically address wildfire

interface issues on private property.“The groundwork has been laid for this to be

successful,” notes CAO Groulx. “It is our plan to engage local point persons in specific neigh-borhood.”

“It is our intention to work with the local land owners to provide education on easy ways to complete fire mitigation on their property. We want to work with the youth through the schools - they will take the message home, and local stakeholder like the Clearwater Fire Centre and local neighborhood point people that can assist in educating and engaging the community to FireSmart their properties,” said Fire Chief Mike Smith.

District of Clearwater and its fire depart-ment are looking for local neighborhood point persons to come forward from the Dutch Lake, Weyerhaeuser and Wyndhaven Subdivisions, Lake Summit area, Greer Subdivision, Raft River area, and Sunshine Valley area.

Public engagement sessions are planned for May and October 2016.

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Adam Williams – Kamloops This Week

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District didn’t want to end up in the weeds.

As  a result, the regional district is looking for some-one new to kill the unwanted creepers and vines and flowers that plague the land-scape.

The TNRD will issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a new contractor to deliver bio-control and education pro-grams this spring following a decision

to part ways with the Southern Interior Weed Management Committee (SIWMC).

“I think it’s fair enough to say that we weren’t sure whether they were going to

be functioning,” said Peter Hughes, the TNRD’s director of environmental ser-vices.

“Under the Weed Management Act, we are responsible for our own properties, so we need to go out to get a contractor to treat our landfills and our transfer stations and that kind of thing. On the education side, I don’t think they were prepared and we’ve actually been think-ing about changing it up anyway. We don’t have to go with them, right? So, we just wanted to go out to RFP for that as well.”

According to a report Hughes will deliver to the TNRD on Thursday, the regional district had previously renewed its partnership with SIWMC for a one-year period, rather than the standard direct award three-year term, following “concerns about the performance of the SIWMC in carrying out the TNRD pro-gram, as well as how they were represent-ing other public agen-cies they partnered with.”

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) and the

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) will also manage their own weed control efforts for 2016. SIWMC had previously acted as a single-service delivery agent for those agen-cies, coordinating weed-control efforts.

According to a report submitted to the TNRD’s invasive plant committee on Dec. 9, the SIWMC, with the assistance of six contractors, treat-ed 1,127 sites in 2015 at a price tag of about $230,000.

“It’s certainly not something I was satis-fied with,” said Ken Gillis, TNRD director for Area L (the area south and southeast of Kamloops) and chairman of the inva-sive plant committee.

“I understand that if you’re treating small areas, the cost per hectare will certainly increase dramatically, I suppose exponen-tially.

“But, the fact remains, they spent $230,000 treating 36 hectares of land and I think — small areas or not — that, in my opinion, is not getting the job done.”

Gillis said concerns have been raised, par-ticularly in the last

two to three years, about SIWMC’s abili-ties and the service it was providing to the regional district.

He added there was a lack of accountabil-ity — agencies includ-ing the TNRD, MOTI and FLNRO would provide the SIWMC with funding, but there were no controls in place to ensure its proper use.

Hughes doesn’t expect costs to decrease now that the TNRD is in charge of weed control.

“You have to understand how it’s done, if I recall,” he said.

“That’s treatment along the sides of roadways and you can’t go out there blanket and spray. It’s spot spraying. You walk along the side of the road or in a gravel pit — there’s a plant, there’s a plant, there’s a plant. And there are certain areas you’re not allowed to spray — in close proximity to water and that sort of thing.

“In the end, its labour-intensive and you’re paying for peo-ples’ time and, in the end, that’s how much you end up treating.”

The SIWMC did not respond to a request for comment.

At the TNRD, a new approach to weed control

Seeking applicants to share Million Dollar Bursary fundSubmitted

KELOWNA: – Interior Savings makes an urgent call to action for students to claim their share of the Million Dollar Bursary fund before Feb. 1.

For the third year in a row, Interior Savings is proudly continuing its commit-ment to award up to $1 million in bursa-ries annually. That’s one thousand $1,000 bursaries in 2016!

The goal of the Million Dollar Bursary program is to support young people in realizing their full potential. And with over $500,000 still available for students to access, Interior Savings wants to ensure this funding doesn’t go untapped.

The program is a benefit offered to Interior Savings’ members.

According to Kathy Conway, Interior Savings’ CEO, “There’s still time for stu-dents to become an Interior Savings mem-ber to qualify for a $1,000 bursary and for all the benefits membership offers, includ-ing our top-rated service and easy to use mobile app.”

To be eligible for a bursary this year, students have until Feb. 1 to become an Interior Savings member. With that deadline just under a week away, Interior Savings is making one final push to get the word out to local students who may need a little help with their tuition.

The bursary program is intended for students between the ages of 17 and 24, who are entering or returning to full-time study towards a degree, diploma or trade certification program at a designated post-

secondary institution, with classes start-ing between September 2016 and August 2017. The deadline for members to submit a bursary application is May 1.

In the past two years, all those who applied and met eligibility criteria received a $1,000 bursary. That’s great news for students, and very bankable odds!

Visit milliondollarbursary.com for more information or to submit your bur-sary application.

About Interior SavingsInterior Savings Credit Union is the

largest credit union based in the Interior of BC with assets exceeding $2.0 billion. Through its 21 branches, 16 insurance offices, Member Service Centre, and two Commercial Services Centres, the Credit Union offers personal and commercial banking and a full range of insurance and wealth management services to members in 14 communities.

Make a tax-deductible donation in support of your community. Funds raised by the Foundation assist charitable organizations that improve health, contribute to culture, enhance community services and support families... all right here in the North Thompson.

Find us on the web at www.ntcommunitiesfoundation.com or on Facebook

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER

www.districtofclearwater.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

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

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

Notice of 2015 Water Regulations

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

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

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

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

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

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

us on Facebook.

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

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

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

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

District Office Ph: 250-674-2257 • Fax: 250-674-2173email address: admin@districtofclearwater.com

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER www.districtofclearwater.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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

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

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

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

What’s HappeningAre you interested in FireSmart for your Neighbourhood?FireSmart is about individual homeowners (private land owners) and the wider community taking simple steps to reduce the impact of wild� res within their neighbourhood and community. The District is looking for neigh-bourhood point persons to participate in a Steering Committee of volunteer representatives to be responsible for driving FireSmart initiatives in Clearwater throughout 2016. We are looking for private land owners from the following high priority neighbourhoods:

• Dutch Lake Subdivision • Weyerhaeuser Subdivision• Wyndhaven Subdivision• Fawn Road/Lake Summit• Greer Subdivision• Raft River Area• Sunshine Valley

Letters of Interest will be accepted until 4:00 pm on February 1st, 2016 to participate in the FireSmart Steering Committee by submitting your letter to FireSmart Steering Committee, Attention: Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative O� cer via email: lgroulx@docbc.ca or mail to: 209 Dutch Lake Road, PO Box 157, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0 or via fax: 250-674-2173. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Smith, Fire Chief for the District of Clearwater at 250-674-1278 or email: msmith@docbc.ca.

We Want Your Ideas on Budget and Planning to Improve Program Delivery and ServicesThe District of Clearwater will be hosting a Budget Presentation and Open House at the Dutch Lake Community Centre on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the following times:Afternoon Session: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Budget Presentation to commence at 2:30 pm)Evening Session: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Budget Presentation to commence at 6:30 pm)

Please Note: Both Sessions will be covering the same topics.

Community Events:2016 Winter Festival: Novice Hockey Tournament – January 30 and 31 at Sportsplex; “Ice Man” Fishing Derby, Dutch Lake – January 31st; Figure Skating Demonstration – February 5th at Sportsplex, 6:15-7:30pm; “The Birch Leg” Cross Country Ski – February 6th; Ski for a Toonie (depending on conditions Feb. 7th) and FREE Fam-ily Skate – February 7th; “Family Fun Day” – February 8th – Games and Contests at CSS.

Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public WelcomeFebruary 2nd, 2016 Parks & Recreation Committee of the Whole meeting – 1:00 pmFebruary 2nd, 2016 Regular Council meeting – 2:00 pm

Keep updated with what’s happening in the District on our website www.districtofclearwater.com and “Like” us on Facebook.

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Editor, The Times:North Thompson

Women in Business (NTWIB) was estab-lished in 2013 as a not-for-profit organi-zation created to give a voice to Clearwater and district business-women, whether they be professionals, run their own businesses, are thinking about starting a business or work for others.

Our aim is to offer as many networking

opportunities as pos-sible to all women and to promote one another's businesses. We hold interesting and enjoyable social events that members and the general pub-lic are welcome to attend.

We meet once a month (last Monday) in January, February, March, April, May, September, October and November. Meeting place is the

Wells Gray Inn, 12 p.m. - 2pm. Drop-in fee is $2 and you pur-chase your own lunch.

We have numer-ous guest speakers; and offer provocative thinking, innovative business ideas, and workable solutions. Have your most-press-ing business chal-lenges, concerns, and questions addressed in our open forum. Exchange ideas and insights. We also offer very affordable adver-tising on our web site; www.thingstodoclear-waterbc.com

We will be host-

ing our first annual NTWIB Expo on Saturday, April 2 in the foyer of the Clearwater Lodge. This event will be free to the public while the cost to showcase your business will be $50 per table. Pease con-tact Fay McCracken 250-674-2700 or email ntwomeninbusiness@gmail for more infor-mation or to register your business and receive your expo package.

Fay McCrackenNorth Thompson

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This is your province on weededitorial by Tom Fletcher

Opinion “ Some days you're a bug. Some days you're a windshield.” - Price Cobb, race car driver

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With unlicensed marijuana dis-pensaries popping up in urban areas and thousands of unregu-lated medical licences for home growing still in legal limbo, the Trudeau government is starting work on its promise to legalize recreational use.

Marijuana was a media darling in the recent election, but meet-ing in Vancouver with provincial ministers last week, federal Health Minister Jane Philpott found herself preoccupied with issues deemed more urgent.

These include shifting our post-war acute hospital model to community primary care, tackling aboriginal health care needs, pool-ing pharmaceutical purchases to slow rising costs, and meeting an urgent Supreme Court of Canada directive to legalize assisted dying.

At the closing news confer-ence in Vancouver, Philpott was asked how recreational marijuana should be sold. Licensed medi-cal growers want exclusive rights to do it by mail as permitted by the Harper government, another measure forced by our high court. That would shut out the rash of supposedly medical storefronts, which city halls in Vancouver and elsewhere imagine they can regu-late.

Philpott said the question is “premature” and federal-provin-cial justice ministers were dealing with it at their meeting. Ottawa will have a “task force” too.

Vancouver descended into a pot store free-for-all due to benign neglect from council and police, and Victoria isn’t far behind. Vancouver Coun. Kerry Jang, a rare voice of reason in the Big Smoke, has protested dispensaries using street hawkers to attract young buyers, and pot stores set-ting up near schools.

Other communities, more aware of their limitations, have resisted issuing business licences. One recent proposal in the Victoria suburb of View Royal came from a fellow who insisted marijuana extract had cured his cancer. This is typical of claims that prolifer-ate on the Internet, and is one of many warning signs about dispen-saries that put up red cross signs to sell pot products with exotic names.

B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake was more forthcoming a few days earlier, responding to a Vancouver reporter who judged marijuana more interesting than his just-announced plan to hire 1,600 more nurses by the end of March.

Lake noted that Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is keen to sell marijuana through the province’s monopoly liquor stores. B.C.’s government liquor store union has also endorsed this idea, forming an unlikely alliance with non-union private stores to get in on the action.

“There are public health offi-cials that I’ve talked to who say that the co-location of marijuana and liquor sales is not advisable from a public health perspective,” Lake said. “I think whatever we do it has to be highly regulated, quality control has to be excellent and above all we must protect young people.”

Yes, liquor stores check ID. But the notion that marijuana might be sold next to beer and vodka in government stores deserves sober second thought, and serious scientific work of the kind that has shown damage to developing brains from teenage marijuana use.

Of course all of this urban hand-wringing over pot stores ignores the de facto legalization that has existed across B.C. for decades.

The Nelson Star had a funny story last week about a local woman’s discovery on Google Earth. Zooming in on area mountains, one finds not only the Purcell landmark Loki Peak, but also Weed Peak, Grow Op Peak, Cannabis Peak and Hydroponic Peak.

Whatever the source of this cyber-prank, it could also be applied to other regions of B.C.

For the record, I’ll restate my long-standing position that legal-ization is the only logical answer. I’ll say the same about other drugs that drive most B.C. crime, but that’s a subject for another day.

– Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Editor, The Times:It saddens me to read of the

Upper Clearwater Community Hall and the “Hatfield and McCoys” battle going on.

Just a few years ago these same people worked together to restore this old building to the beauty it is today.

If only this building could speak … what wonderful stories it would tell! As a youngster growing up in the valley I can recall community dinners, box lunches, Christmas concerts, weddings, anniversaries, family gatherings, dances that lasted until daylight! I can still remem-ber the teams of horses that had hauled the wagons or sleighs (our mode of transportation when roads were bad) tied up around the building!

However, with these happy memories there was also acri-mony, even away back then! Often half of the neighbours

were not talking to the other half! As I was a youngster I can’t recall what the ‘feuds’ were about but I do remember vari-ous community members not talking to each other! It caused my mother to coin the phrase, “Narrow valleys breed narrow minds.”

If memory serves me right the original name on the hall was CCF (Co-operative Commonwealth Federation that eventually became the NDP) and it was built mostly by mem-bers of that party. It eventually came under the auspices of the Upper Clearwater Farmers Institute (UCFI).

However, under whatever name, the people who con-structed the hall built it for the good of the community, to hold the above mentioned activities.

The women provided the food for the dinners and dances, the men supplied the wood

for the old barrel heater. Local musicians played for the dances – my mother, Cecile, on the piano, and the Ludtke brothers and Henry Hogue on the fiddles, sometimes there was an accor-dion. It was all very lively! Often the dances were spontaneous – this was before we had phones and electricity, so, to notify the neighbours about a dance that evening someone would drive, or go on horseback, to each of the rural mailboxes and leave a notice!

In the summer the attendance at these functions grew with the addition of road construction crews and forestry/parks person-nel! The old hall was the centre and heart of the community.

I’ve not talked to anyone in the upper valley about the con-flict over the present manage-ment of the hall, nor attended any meetings regarding its upkeep. All I know is what I’ve

read in the paper.Obviously, money and taxes

are at the root of the conflict. My one question is how much is each landowner paying? Are we talking thousands or a few hun-dred dollars per year? We all pay taxes for things we’re not using (in my case, schools!) but, it’s part of the price for supporting the community and our lifestyle.

I wonder, is some of this conflict caused by “old-timers” versus “newcomers?” Are ‘they’ presenting ‘new’ ideas that neighbours who have lived there longer don’t want to accept? Or ‘old’ ideas that are outdated and rejected?

Surely, as adults, and with the good of the valley uppermost in their thinking, these people can sit at a table and give and take until this is worked out! Think of the beautiful old hall as “your child” - do you really want to rip it apart?

I remember going into the hall just after the major reno-vations – I was shown, with much pride and joy, each of the changes – the lovely kitchen, washrooms, lights, doors.

I was told the names of who had been responsible for this or that. I was in awe! Obviously, most everyone had been on board at that time and had worked as a team to get this building restored and equipped. Please, for the sake of neigh-bourliness, for history, for the future – work out your differ-ences.

You’re all good people. You surely are not happy with all this discord. This is 2016. Please try to restore your commu-nity’s health! Will you really be ‘proud’ of your actions if the hall is closed?

Gloria PetreClearwater, B.C.

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He did not ask for the tax to be repealed, only for a fair pro-cess to take place to determine if the community was, in fact, in favour of continuing to sup-port the hall.

“It took four months to achieve a majority and then only armed with voting lists, duplicate votes.... " he said.

“I’m not interested in changing history, but I would

like to fix what has happened," McGrath said.

Meanwhile, Nick Frost, sec-retary of the Upper Clearwater Farmers Institute, said the hall may cease to operate with-out the yearly infusion of tax money.

“Yes, there are tensions and I can’t just sidestep those ten-sions,” he said, adding the hall "fits right into the definition of a community hall.”

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Upper Clearwater Hall has been the source of controversy for several years. Times file photo

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Editor, The Times:North Thompson

Women in Business (NTWIB) was estab-lished in 2013 as a not-for-profit organi-zation created to give a voice to Clearwater and district business-women, whether they be professionals, run their own businesses, are thinking about starting a business or work for others.

Our aim is to offer as many networking

opportunities as pos-sible to all women and to promote one another's businesses. We hold interesting and enjoyable social events that members and the general pub-lic are welcome to attend.

We meet once a month (last Monday) in January, February, March, April, May, September, October and November. Meeting place is the

Wells Gray Inn, 12 p.m. - 2pm. Drop-in fee is $2 and you pur-chase your own lunch.

We have numer-ous guest speakers; and offer provocative thinking, innovative business ideas, and workable solutions. Have your most-press-ing business chal-lenges, concerns, and questions addressed in our open forum. Exchange ideas and insights. We also offer very affordable adver-tising on our web site; www.thingstodoclear-waterbc.com

We will be host-

ing our first annual NTWIB Expo on Saturday, April 2 in the foyer of the Clearwater Lodge. This event will be free to the public while the cost to showcase your business will be $50 per table. Pease con-tact Fay McCracken 250-674-2700 or email ntwomeninbusiness@gmail for more infor-mation or to register your business and receive your expo package.

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This is your province on weededitorial by Tom Fletcher

Opinion “ Some days you're a bug. Some days you're a windshield.” - Price Cobb, race car driver

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

With unlicensed marijuana dis-pensaries popping up in urban areas and thousands of unregu-lated medical licences for home growing still in legal limbo, the Trudeau government is starting work on its promise to legalize recreational use.

Marijuana was a media darling in the recent election, but meet-ing in Vancouver with provincial ministers last week, federal Health Minister Jane Philpott found herself preoccupied with issues deemed more urgent.

These include shifting our post-war acute hospital model to community primary care, tackling aboriginal health care needs, pool-ing pharmaceutical purchases to slow rising costs, and meeting an urgent Supreme Court of Canada directive to legalize assisted dying.

At the closing news confer-ence in Vancouver, Philpott was asked how recreational marijuana should be sold. Licensed medi-cal growers want exclusive rights to do it by mail as permitted by the Harper government, another measure forced by our high court. That would shut out the rash of supposedly medical storefronts, which city halls in Vancouver and elsewhere imagine they can regu-late.

Philpott said the question is “premature” and federal-provin-cial justice ministers were dealing with it at their meeting. Ottawa will have a “task force” too.

Vancouver descended into a pot store free-for-all due to benign neglect from council and police, and Victoria isn’t far behind. Vancouver Coun. Kerry Jang, a rare voice of reason in the Big Smoke, has protested dispensaries using street hawkers to attract young buyers, and pot stores set-ting up near schools.

Other communities, more aware of their limitations, have resisted issuing business licences. One recent proposal in the Victoria suburb of View Royal came from a fellow who insisted marijuana extract had cured his cancer. This is typical of claims that prolifer-ate on the Internet, and is one of many warning signs about dispen-saries that put up red cross signs to sell pot products with exotic names.

B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake was more forthcoming a few days earlier, responding to a Vancouver reporter who judged marijuana more interesting than his just-announced plan to hire 1,600 more nurses by the end of March.

Lake noted that Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is keen to sell marijuana through the province’s monopoly liquor stores. B.C.’s government liquor store union has also endorsed this idea, forming an unlikely alliance with non-union private stores to get in on the action.

“There are public health offi-cials that I’ve talked to who say that the co-location of marijuana and liquor sales is not advisable from a public health perspective,” Lake said. “I think whatever we do it has to be highly regulated, quality control has to be excellent and above all we must protect young people.”

Yes, liquor stores check ID. But the notion that marijuana might be sold next to beer and vodka in government stores deserves sober second thought, and serious scientific work of the kind that has shown damage to developing brains from teenage marijuana use.

Of course all of this urban hand-wringing over pot stores ignores the de facto legalization that has existed across B.C. for decades.

The Nelson Star had a funny story last week about a local woman’s discovery on Google Earth. Zooming in on area mountains, one finds not only the Purcell landmark Loki Peak, but also Weed Peak, Grow Op Peak, Cannabis Peak and Hydroponic Peak.

Whatever the source of this cyber-prank, it could also be applied to other regions of B.C.

For the record, I’ll restate my long-standing position that legal-ization is the only logical answer. I’ll say the same about other drugs that drive most B.C. crime, but that’s a subject for another day.

– Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER

ARE YOU INTERESTED in FIRESMART for Your Neighbourhood?

What is FireSmart you ask? FireSmart is about Individual homeowners (private land owners) and the wider community taking simple steps to reduce the impact of wild� res within their neigh-bourhood and community. The District of Clearwater has recently been successful in obtaining a grant to work towards becoming a FireSmart Community – this can be achieved by educating our community on FireSmart practices.

The District is looking for neighbourhood point persons to participate in a steering committee of volunteer representatives to be responsible for driving FireSmart initiatives in Clearwater throughout 2016. If you are interested in being a neighbourhood representative from one of the following neighbourhoods which were identi� ed in the District’s Community Wild� re Protection Plan please submit an Letter of Interest. We are looking for point persons from the following high priority neighbourhoods:

• Dutch Lake Subdivision• Weyerhaeuser Subdivision• Wyndhaven Subdivision• Fawn Road/Lake Summit• Greer Subdivision• Raft River Area• Sunshine Valley

The District will be accepting Letter of Interest by 4:00 p.m. February 1st, 2016 from volunteers who are interested in putting their name forth to serve on the FireSmart Steering Committee. You may apply by submitting your letter of interest to participate in the FireSmart Steering Committee, Attention: Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative O� cer, by email lgroulx@docbc.ca or letter at 209 Dutch Lake Road, postal mail to Box 157, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0, or fax to 250-674-2173. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Mike Smith, Fire Chief for District of Clearwater at 250-674-1278 or by emailing: msmith@docbc.ca.

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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District board of directors has approved expansion of the Dangerous Dog Control Bylaw to include Electoral Areas “J” (Copper Desert Country) and “O” (Lower North Thompson).

The Dangerous Dog Control Bylaw is not breed-specific and does not discriminate against certain breeds.

The bylaw does not apply to unlicensed dogs, dogs at large, or aggressive dogs.

It is currently enforced in Electoral Areas “I” (Blue Sky Country), “M” (Beautiful Nicola Valley – North), “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley – South), and “P” (Rivers and the Peaks).

According to the bylaw, a Dangerous Dog means any dog that:

(a) has killed or seriously injured a person,

(b) has killed or seriously injured a domestic animal in a public place or while on private property, other than property

owned or occupied by the person responsible for the dog, or

(c) an Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to kill or seriously injure a person.

The Animal Control Service has been contracted out to K-9 Services, which

will be responsible for enforcement of the bylaw in all six Electoral Areas that are participating in the service.

The bylaw is not being enforced in Area “A” (Wells Gray Country). District of Clearwater also does not have a dangerous dog bylaw.

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CRA scammers using caller-ID to fool victimsKeith McNeill

The Canadian Revenue Agency scam has evolved and the scammers are getting better.

Not only are the fraudsters claiming to be from Canadian Revenue Agency or the police, but now they use technology that allows them to put a CRA, police detachment or even local hospital phone number on the victim's call display.

As far as is known, this hasn't happened in Clearwater.

However, another RCMP

detachment recently had a per-son report that he had been a victim of fraud.

The victim had received a phone call from a person claim-ing to represent Canada Revenue Agency, saying that he owed a certain amount of money.

He then received second phone call from someone claim-ing to be a constable from the local RCMP detachment who said he had an outstanding war-rant for the victim. The alleged constable told the victim he needed to pay the money owed

to CRA to make the warrant go away.

The number that appeared on the victim's caller ID was the local RCMP detachment's phone number.

If the victim had checked he would have found that there was no constable with that name working in the local detachment. Instead, because the call display showed the call as coming from the RCMP, he e-transferred the money as directed.

Only later did he go to the

police and discover that he had been defrauded.

The scammers also appear to be getting bolder.

According to news reports, in at least one instance, when a person receiving one of the scam calls said he did not believe what he was being told and would go to the police, the scammer told he him he couldn't do that because the scammers knew where he lived and would blow up his house.

In another instance, when the person receiving the call said he

would go to the police, the scam-mer told him they would kidnap his daughter.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre received 1,251 complaints about fake CRA calls in 2014, with reported losses of about $250,000 During the first 10 months of 2015 it received 5,899 complaints and total reported losses were put at $800,000.

The actual number of Canadians contacted by the fraudsters and the amount stolen is suspected to be several times larger than reported.

Jeff Nagel – Black Press

B.C.'s economy is forecast to grow at a healthy clip of three per cent this year despite growing global financial uncer-tainty that has seen stock markets plunge and the Canadian dollar swoon in tandem with the dive in oil prices.

That prediction comes from Central 1 Credit Union senior economist Bryan Yu, who says the province will lead Canada in growth and should weather the global eco-nomic turmoil well, thanks to improved exports and tourism due to the weak loo-nie.

"B.C. will continue to benefit from low interest rates and a lower currency, despite challenges presented by a weak commod-ity sector," Yu said. "Lifted by household demand and housing investment, econom-ic growth will ease slightly from 2015 but remain moderate."

Yu also expects economic growth to average three per cent from 2017 on, with steady consumer activity and higher busi-

ness investment tied to major project con-struction.

His forecast assumes one large liquefied natural gas terminal will be built in B.C. and Yu cautioned growth would be slower at about 2.5 per cent and unemployment higher by 0.5 per cent if a new LNG plant fails to materialize.

He predicts unemployment will edge up slightly in 2016 to 6.3 per cent before declining in subsequent years.

The forecast is in contrast to a new Insights West poll that shows B.C. resi-dents have become considerably more pes-simistic about the economy and many are adopting a frugal mindset as they hunker down for financial trouble.

Two-in-five of those surveyed expect B.C.'s economy to decline and at least 40 per cent said they plan to slash spending on entertainment, new clothes or dining out to prepare for tougher times.

The poll found 93 per cent expect to pay more for groceries over the next six months and 71 per cent expect higher real

estate prices.Nearly half of respondents said they've

worried frequently or occasionally about the value of their investments.

TNRD board votes to expand dangerous dog bylaw

Graph shows the growth in B.C.'s economy is predicted to continue.

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50 YEARS AGO:B.C. Tel crews were

about to begin placing cable along the highway between Clearwater and Birch Island, and then through the Birch Island area itself. Placing of cable from Wells Gray junction south via Sunshine Valley to Upper Blackpool was to start in early summer.

45 YEARS AGO:TNRD directors

elected John Harwood, representative for Area

A (Clearwater) as vice-chairman. The election was run by William Watts of Barriere, while Freda Borthwick of Darfield was scrutineer.

Ray Donnelly was re-elected chief of Clearwater Fire Department. The depart-ment had 25 volunteers on its roster and was in the process of acquir-ing a second vehicle, a van for hauling pumps, hose, tools etc. The siren was tested every Sunday at 7.

Dennison Mines car-ried out further explora-tion on the Consolidated

Rexspar uranium prop-erty near Birch Island.

40 YEARS AGO:The Gladys

Turcotte rink won the Women's A event honors in the "Round the Clock" bonspiel. V. Switzer, Tiny Braaten and Rose Prosk played on Turcotte's team.

Dave Susak replaced Walter Clendenning as man-ager of the North

Thompson Sportsplex. Susak hoped to orga-nize indoor tennis and volleyball during the summer.

35 YEARS AGO:M.P. Nelson Riis

wrote that the western separatist movement was "... a new phenom-enon that I think has very serious and dan-gerous overtones."

30 YEARS AGO:Clearwater Chamber

of Commerce members discussed three projects seeking their endorse-ment for Expo Legacy Funds. The projects were a swimming pool complex, extension of Dutch Lake Park by the purchase of adjoining land, and an extended health care facility.

The Ladies Auxiliary to Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital financed the purchase of a geriatric chair and a mobile light to honor the memory of charter member Buddy Johnston. Judy Nelson presented the cheque to hospital administrator Lorraine Ritchie.

25 YEARS AGO:Petitions from

Sunshine Valley, Miller

Subdivision, Raft River and Candle Creek Road areas asked to be excluded from any proposed municipal-ity for Clearwater. The incorporation investiga-tion committee received an updated assistance offer from the Ministry of Transportation and Highways.

Clearwater's first baby of the year arrived on Jan. 19. Jamie Simpson was the son of Carla and Barry Simpson. Two days later Melissa Lynn Wichmann, daughter of Joyce Dampier and Ralph Wichmann, was the first girl born during the year.

Clearwater's newest tourist accommoda-tion, Western 66 Motel, opened Jan. 10 next to the Old Caboose Restaurant. Owner was Barry Taylor.

20 YEARS AGO:Eleven railway cars

loaded with coal left the CN tracks south of Blue River. Traffic was detoured over CP lines until the track was cleared and repaired.

Heavy equip-ment was working on a new forest road/Highway 5 intersection on the north side of the Clearwater River Bridge.

15 YEARS AGO:Last minute budget

problems meant con-struction of Clearwater's long-awaited multi-level healthcare center was on hold once again. A report indicated the project could not be built with the money allocated.

School District 73 trustees elected the chairs of the school board's five standing committees for the first time ever. Previously the school board chair had appointed the chairs. The motion to make the change in procedure was made by North Thompson trustee Bert Walker.

10 YEARS AGO:Interior Health

issued a warning con-cerning increased cases of pneumonia (averag-ing up to three to four per week), cautioning people to use extra care with personal hygiene.

An open house was held for long-time resident Bill Mattenley to help him celebrate his 85th birthday. Having lived in the valley since he was a teen, Mattenley had dedicated a large por-tion of his life to the betterment of the val-ley. "There's not much Clearwater has to offer, he hasn't had a hand in," said one person in attendance.

5 YEARS AGO:Clearwater coun-

cil agreed with a

recommendation from the Evergreen Acres board that a new housing com-plex being built for seniors and others next to Park Drive be named for local pioneer Ed Buck. The former Evergreen Acres board chair had passed away recently.

A total of 179 tick-ets were sold on the first day as Clearwater Ski Hill opened for the season.

Clearwater coun-cillor Bert Walker questioned plans to move the municipal offices to Dutch Lake School, considering the economic cli-mate. "I don't think we should go out and build a new Taj Mahal," he said.

1 YEAR AGO:The first baby from

our area for 2015 was Emma Marie Olson, born Jan. 2 in Kamloops. Proud parents were Dakota Olson and Patty Merriman.

Having a Global Geopark nearby has noticeably helped the tourism indus-try of Saint John, New Brunswick and could do the same for Clearwater, accord-ing to Tom Dickinson. The dean of science at TRU had recently returned from a con-ference in Saint John that centred around the Stonehammer Geopark.

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B.C. leads by example in carbon neutral government reportMinistry of Environment

VICTORIA - A new report showcasing the Province's first five years of carbon neutral gov-ernment leadership is now available online.

"Leading by Example - The First Five Years of Carbon Neutral Government in British Columbia" report promotes the first five years of B.C.'s car-bon neutral government program, demonstrates how the province's public sector has built capacity, supported new projects, and encouraged the devel-opment and adoption of clean technology.

"B.C.'s achievement of carbon neutral gov-ernment five years in a row is an unprecedented accomplishment,” said Mary Polak, Minister of Environment. “The province's public sector has made great achievements. Big and small organiza-tions are piloting new technologies, developing innovative approaches and assembling an invalu-able data collection system. I applaud businesses for taking actions needed to achieve carbon neu-trality, keeping B.C. a climate action leader."

Since the carbon neutral government program began in 2008, the Province has invested $53.4 million to purchase 4.5 million tonnes of offsets.

Also, capital expenditures made by offset projects contributed a total of $248.2 million to the B.C. gross domestic product and created 2,903 jobs measured in person-years.

In 2015, British Columbia's 131 provincial pub-lic sector organizations generated 46,000 tonnes fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to the baseline year of 2010; a reduction equivalent to the emissions produced by 9,800 cars in one year.

Also available online is the "Economic Impacts Analysis of British Columbia's Carbon Offset Projects" report, which outlines the balance between the province's environmental protection and economic benefits resulting from investments in offset projects.

Clean energy is the basis of a green economy and supports the Provinces' new #BCTECH Strategy to spur adoption of clean technologies.

View Leading by Example - The First Five Years of Carbon Neutral Government in British Columbia report and Economic Impacts Analysis of British Columbia's Carbon Offset Projects report here: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environ-ment/climate-change/reports-data/carbon-neutral-action-reports

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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District board of directors has approved expansion of the Dangerous Dog Control Bylaw to include Electoral Areas “J” (Copper Desert Country) and “O” (Lower North Thompson).

The Dangerous Dog Control Bylaw is not breed-specific and does not discriminate against certain breeds.

The bylaw does not apply to unlicensed dogs, dogs at large, or aggressive dogs.

It is currently enforced in Electoral Areas “I” (Blue Sky Country), “M” (Beautiful Nicola Valley – North), “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley – South), and “P” (Rivers and the Peaks).

According to the bylaw, a Dangerous Dog means any dog that:

(a) has killed or seriously injured a person,

(b) has killed or seriously injured a domestic animal in a public place or while on private property, other than property

owned or occupied by the person responsible for the dog, or

(c) an Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to kill or seriously injure a person.

The Animal Control Service has been contracted out to K-9 Services, which

will be responsible for enforcement of the bylaw in all six Electoral Areas that are participating in the service.

The bylaw is not being enforced in Area “A” (Wells Gray Country). District of Clearwater also does not have a dangerous dog bylaw.

6 - 7B.C. economy to grow in face of global turmoil

CRA scammers using caller-ID to fool victimsKeith McNeill

The Canadian Revenue Agency scam has evolved and the scammers are getting better.

Not only are the fraudsters claiming to be from Canadian Revenue Agency or the police, but now they use technology that allows them to put a CRA, police detachment or even local hospital phone number on the victim's call display.

As far as is known, this hasn't happened in Clearwater.

However, another RCMP

detachment recently had a per-son report that he had been a victim of fraud.

The victim had received a phone call from a person claim-ing to represent Canada Revenue Agency, saying that he owed a certain amount of money.

He then received second phone call from someone claim-ing to be a constable from the local RCMP detachment who said he had an outstanding war-rant for the victim. The alleged constable told the victim he needed to pay the money owed

to CRA to make the warrant go away.

The number that appeared on the victim's caller ID was the local RCMP detachment's phone number.

If the victim had checked he would have found that there was no constable with that name working in the local detachment. Instead, because the call display showed the call as coming from the RCMP, he e-transferred the money as directed.

Only later did he go to the

police and discover that he had been defrauded.

The scammers also appear to be getting bolder.

According to news reports, in at least one instance, when a person receiving one of the scam calls said he did not believe what he was being told and would go to the police, the scammer told he him he couldn't do that because the scammers knew where he lived and would blow up his house.

In another instance, when the person receiving the call said he

would go to the police, the scam-mer told him they would kidnap his daughter.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre received 1,251 complaints about fake CRA calls in 2014, with reported losses of about $250,000 During the first 10 months of 2015 it received 5,899 complaints and total reported losses were put at $800,000.

The actual number of Canadians contacted by the fraudsters and the amount stolen is suspected to be several times larger than reported.

Jeff Nagel – Black Press

B.C.'s economy is forecast to grow at a healthy clip of three per cent this year despite growing global financial uncer-tainty that has seen stock markets plunge and the Canadian dollar swoon in tandem with the dive in oil prices.

That prediction comes from Central 1 Credit Union senior economist Bryan Yu, who says the province will lead Canada in growth and should weather the global eco-nomic turmoil well, thanks to improved exports and tourism due to the weak loo-nie.

"B.C. will continue to benefit from low interest rates and a lower currency, despite challenges presented by a weak commod-ity sector," Yu said. "Lifted by household demand and housing investment, econom-ic growth will ease slightly from 2015 but remain moderate."

Yu also expects economic growth to average three per cent from 2017 on, with steady consumer activity and higher busi-

ness investment tied to major project con-struction.

His forecast assumes one large liquefied natural gas terminal will be built in B.C. and Yu cautioned growth would be slower at about 2.5 per cent and unemployment higher by 0.5 per cent if a new LNG plant fails to materialize.

He predicts unemployment will edge up slightly in 2016 to 6.3 per cent before declining in subsequent years.

The forecast is in contrast to a new Insights West poll that shows B.C. resi-dents have become considerably more pes-simistic about the economy and many are adopting a frugal mindset as they hunker down for financial trouble.

Two-in-five of those surveyed expect B.C.'s economy to decline and at least 40 per cent said they plan to slash spending on entertainment, new clothes or dining out to prepare for tougher times.

The poll found 93 per cent expect to pay more for groceries over the next six months and 71 per cent expect higher real

estate prices.Nearly half of respondents said they've

worried frequently or occasionally about the value of their investments.

TNRD board votes to expand dangerous dog bylaw

Graph shows the growth in B.C.'s economy is predicted to continue.

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50 YEARS AGO:B.C. Tel crews were

about to begin placing cable along the highway between Clearwater and Birch Island, and then through the Birch Island area itself. Placing of cable from Wells Gray junction south via Sunshine Valley to Upper Blackpool was to start in early summer.

45 YEARS AGO:TNRD directors

elected John Harwood, representative for Area

A (Clearwater) as vice-chairman. The election was run by William Watts of Barriere, while Freda Borthwick of Darfield was scrutineer.

Ray Donnelly was re-elected chief of Clearwater Fire Department. The depart-ment had 25 volunteers on its roster and was in the process of acquir-ing a second vehicle, a van for hauling pumps, hose, tools etc. The siren was tested every Sunday at 7.

Dennison Mines car-ried out further explora-tion on the Consolidated

Rexspar uranium prop-erty near Birch Island.

40 YEARS AGO:The Gladys

Turcotte rink won the Women's A event honors in the "Round the Clock" bonspiel. V. Switzer, Tiny Braaten and Rose Prosk played on Turcotte's team.

Dave Susak replaced Walter Clendenning as man-ager of the North

Thompson Sportsplex. Susak hoped to orga-nize indoor tennis and volleyball during the summer.

35 YEARS AGO:M.P. Nelson Riis

wrote that the western separatist movement was "... a new phenom-enon that I think has very serious and dan-gerous overtones."

30 YEARS AGO:Clearwater Chamber

of Commerce members discussed three projects seeking their endorse-ment for Expo Legacy Funds. The projects were a swimming pool complex, extension of Dutch Lake Park by the purchase of adjoining land, and an extended health care facility.

The Ladies Auxiliary to Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital financed the purchase of a geriatric chair and a mobile light to honor the memory of charter member Buddy Johnston. Judy Nelson presented the cheque to hospital administrator Lorraine Ritchie.

25 YEARS AGO:Petitions from

Sunshine Valley, Miller

Subdivision, Raft River and Candle Creek Road areas asked to be excluded from any proposed municipal-ity for Clearwater. The incorporation investiga-tion committee received an updated assistance offer from the Ministry of Transportation and Highways.

Clearwater's first baby of the year arrived on Jan. 19. Jamie Simpson was the son of Carla and Barry Simpson. Two days later Melissa Lynn Wichmann, daughter of Joyce Dampier and Ralph Wichmann, was the first girl born during the year.

Clearwater's newest tourist accommoda-tion, Western 66 Motel, opened Jan. 10 next to the Old Caboose Restaurant. Owner was Barry Taylor.

20 YEARS AGO:Eleven railway cars

loaded with coal left the CN tracks south of Blue River. Traffic was detoured over CP lines until the track was cleared and repaired.

Heavy equip-ment was working on a new forest road/Highway 5 intersection on the north side of the Clearwater River Bridge.

15 YEARS AGO:Last minute budget

problems meant con-struction of Clearwater's long-awaited multi-level healthcare center was on hold once again. A report indicated the project could not be built with the money allocated.

School District 73 trustees elected the chairs of the school board's five standing committees for the first time ever. Previously the school board chair had appointed the chairs. The motion to make the change in procedure was made by North Thompson trustee Bert Walker.

10 YEARS AGO:Interior Health

issued a warning con-cerning increased cases of pneumonia (averag-ing up to three to four per week), cautioning people to use extra care with personal hygiene.

An open house was held for long-time resident Bill Mattenley to help him celebrate his 85th birthday. Having lived in the valley since he was a teen, Mattenley had dedicated a large por-tion of his life to the betterment of the val-ley. "There's not much Clearwater has to offer, he hasn't had a hand in," said one person in attendance.

5 YEARS AGO:Clearwater coun-

cil agreed with a

recommendation from the Evergreen Acres board that a new housing com-plex being built for seniors and others next to Park Drive be named for local pioneer Ed Buck. The former Evergreen Acres board chair had passed away recently.

A total of 179 tick-ets were sold on the first day as Clearwater Ski Hill opened for the season.

Clearwater coun-cillor Bert Walker questioned plans to move the municipal offices to Dutch Lake School, considering the economic cli-mate. "I don't think we should go out and build a new Taj Mahal," he said.

1 YEAR AGO:The first baby from

our area for 2015 was Emma Marie Olson, born Jan. 2 in Kamloops. Proud parents were Dakota Olson and Patty Merriman.

Having a Global Geopark nearby has noticeably helped the tourism indus-try of Saint John, New Brunswick and could do the same for Clearwater, accord-ing to Tom Dickinson. The dean of science at TRU had recently returned from a con-ference in Saint John that centred around the Stonehammer Geopark.

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B.C. leads by example in carbon neutral government reportMinistry of Environment

VICTORIA - A new report showcasing the Province's first five years of carbon neutral gov-ernment leadership is now available online.

"Leading by Example - The First Five Years of Carbon Neutral Government in British Columbia" report promotes the first five years of B.C.'s car-bon neutral government program, demonstrates how the province's public sector has built capacity, supported new projects, and encouraged the devel-opment and adoption of clean technology.

"B.C.'s achievement of carbon neutral gov-ernment five years in a row is an unprecedented accomplishment,” said Mary Polak, Minister of Environment. “The province's public sector has made great achievements. Big and small organiza-tions are piloting new technologies, developing innovative approaches and assembling an invalu-able data collection system. I applaud businesses for taking actions needed to achieve carbon neu-trality, keeping B.C. a climate action leader."

Since the carbon neutral government program began in 2008, the Province has invested $53.4 million to purchase 4.5 million tonnes of offsets.

Also, capital expenditures made by offset projects contributed a total of $248.2 million to the B.C. gross domestic product and created 2,903 jobs measured in person-years.

In 2015, British Columbia's 131 provincial pub-lic sector organizations generated 46,000 tonnes fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to the baseline year of 2010; a reduction equivalent to the emissions produced by 9,800 cars in one year.

Also available online is the "Economic Impacts Analysis of British Columbia's Carbon Offset Projects" report, which outlines the balance between the province's environmental protection and economic benefits resulting from investments in offset projects.

Clean energy is the basis of a green economy and supports the Provinces' new #BCTECH Strategy to spur adoption of clean technologies.

View Leading by Example - The First Five Years of Carbon Neutral Government in British Columbia report and Economic Impacts Analysis of British Columbia's Carbon Offset Projects report here: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environ-ment/climate-change/reports-data/carbon-neutral-action-reports

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Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week

The completion and graduation rate report that went to trustees on Monday is full of good news from the view-point of Alison Sidow.

The assistant super-

intendent with School District 73 said rates overall are good and show the district is moving in the right direction.

Highlights of the report include rates for male students.

From 2010 to the 2014-2015 school year, completion rates increased to 82.3 per cent from 71 per cent. The growth has also seen the district improve beyond the provincial rate, which in 2010 was 78.7 per cent and which last year was 81.9 per cent.

The graduation rate for boys also improved in the past four school years, from 93 per cent to 95 per cent, margin-ally better than the pro-vincial rates.

The district’s first-time graduation rate for boys grew to 87 per cent from 80 per cent in that time frame. Provincially, it went from 78 per cent up to a high of 81 per cent in 2012. At the end of the last school year, it was 79 per cent.

First-time gradua-tion is a measurement of students being in Grade 12 for the first

time and graduating the same year.

Sidow said one reasons boys are doing better in high school is the education system has become more aware of what they need to learn, offering more hands-on and project-based lessons.

Expanding trades education with the new centre at NorKam senior secondary has also had a ‘huge impact,” Sidow said.

Completion and graduation rates for girls has remained fairly consistent at 81 per cent. In 2012, it was 81.1 per cent, com-pared to a provincial rate of 83.4 per cent. In the last school year, it was 81.8 per cent com-pared to 86 per cent provincially.

Graduation rates are higher at 95 per cent (94 per cent provincial-ly) and 87 per cent (79 per cent) for first-time graduations.

Sidow said another highlight can be found in the rates for aborigi-nal students, which show completion going to 73 per cent last year from 64.4 per cent in 2010, well above the

provincial rates of 63 per cent, up from 53.7 per cent in 2010.

Ninety per cent eligible to graduate did so, slightly below the provincial average of 91 per cent, but an improvement from the 2010 rate of 89 per cent and 2011 rate of 81 per cent. First-time graduation rates for aboriginal students was 77 per cent, the same as the 2013-2014 school year, but up from the 2010 rate of 68 per cent. Provincially, the rate was 63 per cent, up from 60 per cent.

Sidow said the improvement is again likely a result of chang-ing teaching styles, with more awareness of how aboriginal chil-dren learn and the role culture plays in their learning.

She said boys’ and girls’ groups created for the students specifically have also helped, pro-viding them with safe spaces to talk about school, family and any issues they might be facing.

While noting the district still wants to improve, the rates for special-needs students

also stand out for Sidow.

In 2010, the comple-tion rate was 46.6 per cent (52.7 per cent provincially). Last year, it had risen to 71.7 per cent (65.9 per cent pro-vincially).

Grade 12 rates were 93 per cent for graduation (91 per cent provincially) and 77 per cent first-time graduation (68 per cent provincially).

Sidow said the edu-cation system has a better understanding of how special-needs students learn, adding the district has worked hard in that area.

“We’re seeing stu-dents in a way we didn’t see them 20 years ago,” Sidow said. “We embrace diversity, but we still have a way to go.”

Overall percentage rates for the district, with 2010 rates in brackets, are:

• Completion: 82, up from 75.9 (83.9, up from 81);

• Graduation: 95, up from 93 (95, up from 94);

• First-time gradu-ation: 87, up from 81 (81, up from 78).

8 - 9Educators tour wastewater facility in BarriereBarriere Star/Journal

Representatives from School District 73 and Thompson Rivers University toured Barriere’s new sustainable waste management plant on Wednesday, Jan. 13, accompanied by Mayor Virginia Smith, councillor Al Fortin and District of Barriere chief administrative officer Colleen Hannigan.

Lower North Thompson school trustee Rhonda Kershaw said, “The group toured the facility to become familiar with the innovative prac-tices and design being developed here in Barriere. The tour was incredibly successful and the educational opportunities that the project represents are numerous.”

She noted a goal

of the school district will be to ensure that the unique Barriere facility is highly uti-lized by students in

the future; for teach-ing sustainable prac-tices and highlighting water reclamation rather than the usual

methods of waste dis-posal.

“With the new B.C. curriculum changing to include more flex-

ibility and real world project based study, this facility will pro-vide educational expe-riences for students of all ages unavailable anywhere else in the province, and in fact in most of the world,” said Kershaw.

She also comment-ed that next steps on the educational side

will be discussed over the next few weeks, but in the short term will include brief lec-tures in high school science classes dis-cussing what is hap-pening and some of the more innovative practices.

“Our team is excited about the pos-sibilities for learning

at both the elemen-tary and secondary levels. It is heartening to see how Barriere is leading the way in sustainable waste management,” com-mented Alison Sidow, assistant superinten-dent SD73, “I look forward to talking further about next steps.”

Representatives from School District 73 and Thompson Rivers University tour Bar-riere's new wastewater plant on Jan. 13. Pictured (l-r) are Ron Collins SD73, Shelley Sims trustee SD73, Kim Rink Ecotek rep, Alison Sidow SD73, Sheryl Lindquist SD73, Ken Rife SD73, Rhonda Kershaw trustee SD73, Dennis Acreman Thompson Rivers University, Bill Kershaw Thompson-Nicola Regional District Area ‘O’ director, and District of Barriere Mayor Virginia Smith. Also attending but not pictured were District of Barriere councillor Al Fortin and CAO Colleen Hannigan.

Inside the greenhouse section of the plant .Submitted photos by Alison Sidow

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Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week

The completion and graduation rate report that went to trustees on Monday is full of good news from the view-point of Alison Sidow.

The assistant super-

intendent with School District 73 said rates overall are good and show the district is moving in the right direction.

Highlights of the report include rates for male students.

From 2010 to the 2014-2015 school year, completion rates increased to 82.3 per cent from 71 per cent. The growth has also seen the district improve beyond the provincial rate, which in 2010 was 78.7 per cent and which last year was 81.9 per cent.

The graduation rate for boys also improved in the past four school years, from 93 per cent to 95 per cent, margin-ally better than the pro-vincial rates.

The district’s first-time graduation rate for boys grew to 87 per cent from 80 per cent in that time frame. Provincially, it went from 78 per cent up to a high of 81 per cent in 2012. At the end of the last school year, it was 79 per cent.

First-time gradua-tion is a measurement of students being in Grade 12 for the first

time and graduating the same year.

Sidow said one reasons boys are doing better in high school is the education system has become more aware of what they need to learn, offering more hands-on and project-based lessons.

Expanding trades education with the new centre at NorKam senior secondary has also had a ‘huge impact,” Sidow said.

Completion and graduation rates for girls has remained fairly consistent at 81 per cent. In 2012, it was 81.1 per cent, com-pared to a provincial rate of 83.4 per cent. In the last school year, it was 81.8 per cent com-pared to 86 per cent provincially.

Graduation rates are higher at 95 per cent (94 per cent provincial-ly) and 87 per cent (79 per cent) for first-time graduations.

Sidow said another highlight can be found in the rates for aborigi-nal students, which show completion going to 73 per cent last year from 64.4 per cent in 2010, well above the

provincial rates of 63 per cent, up from 53.7 per cent in 2010.

Ninety per cent eligible to graduate did so, slightly below the provincial average of 91 per cent, but an improvement from the 2010 rate of 89 per cent and 2011 rate of 81 per cent. First-time graduation rates for aboriginal students was 77 per cent, the same as the 2013-2014 school year, but up from the 2010 rate of 68 per cent. Provincially, the rate was 63 per cent, up from 60 per cent.

Sidow said the improvement is again likely a result of chang-ing teaching styles, with more awareness of how aboriginal chil-dren learn and the role culture plays in their learning.

She said boys’ and girls’ groups created for the students specifically have also helped, pro-viding them with safe spaces to talk about school, family and any issues they might be facing.

While noting the district still wants to improve, the rates for special-needs students

also stand out for Sidow.

In 2010, the comple-tion rate was 46.6 per cent (52.7 per cent provincially). Last year, it had risen to 71.7 per cent (65.9 per cent pro-vincially).

Grade 12 rates were 93 per cent for graduation (91 per cent provincially) and 77 per cent first-time graduation (68 per cent provincially).

Sidow said the edu-cation system has a better understanding of how special-needs students learn, adding the district has worked hard in that area.

“We’re seeing stu-dents in a way we didn’t see them 20 years ago,” Sidow said. “We embrace diversity, but we still have a way to go.”

Overall percentage rates for the district, with 2010 rates in brackets, are:

• Completion: 82, up from 75.9 (83.9, up from 81);

• Graduation: 95, up from 93 (95, up from 94);

• First-time gradu-ation: 87, up from 81 (81, up from 78).

8 - 9Educators tour wastewater facility in BarriereBarriere Star/Journal

Representatives from School District 73 and Thompson Rivers University toured Barriere’s new sustainable waste management plant on Wednesday, Jan. 13, accompanied by Mayor Virginia Smith, councillor Al Fortin and District of Barriere chief administrative officer Colleen Hannigan.

Lower North Thompson school trustee Rhonda Kershaw said, “The group toured the facility to become familiar with the innovative prac-tices and design being developed here in Barriere. The tour was incredibly successful and the educational opportunities that the project represents are numerous.”

She noted a goal

of the school district will be to ensure that the unique Barriere facility is highly uti-lized by students in

the future; for teach-ing sustainable prac-tices and highlighting water reclamation rather than the usual

methods of waste dis-posal.

“With the new B.C. curriculum changing to include more flex-

ibility and real world project based study, this facility will pro-vide educational expe-riences for students of all ages unavailable anywhere else in the province, and in fact in most of the world,” said Kershaw.

She also comment-ed that next steps on the educational side

will be discussed over the next few weeks, but in the short term will include brief lec-tures in high school science classes dis-cussing what is hap-pening and some of the more innovative practices.

“Our team is excited about the pos-sibilities for learning

at both the elemen-tary and secondary levels. It is heartening to see how Barriere is leading the way in sustainable waste management,” com-mented Alison Sidow, assistant superinten-dent SD73, “I look forward to talking further about next steps.”

Representatives from School District 73 and Thompson Rivers University tour Bar-riere's new wastewater plant on Jan. 13. Pictured (l-r) are Ron Collins SD73, Shelley Sims trustee SD73, Kim Rink Ecotek rep, Alison Sidow SD73, Sheryl Lindquist SD73, Ken Rife SD73, Rhonda Kershaw trustee SD73, Dennis Acreman Thompson Rivers University, Bill Kershaw Thompson-Nicola Regional District Area ‘O’ director, and District of Barriere Mayor Virginia Smith. Also attending but not pictured were District of Barriere councillor Al Fortin and CAO Colleen Hannigan.

Inside the greenhouse section of the plant .Submitted photos by Alison Sidow

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A new rail terminal located at the former Weyerhaeuser Co. sawmill site should be up and running this sum-mer, according to the CEO of Cando Rail Services.

The Manitoba-based com-pany purchased the site for slightly less than $5.1 million last month and will spend between $7 and $10 million on development, according to CEO Brian Cornick.

Work on the 36-acre proper-ty on Mission Flats will begin in February, with start-up like-ly between June and August.

Cornick said the site will be used for rail-car storage, transfer-ring shipments from truck to rail-car and maintenance services, as well as administrative operations.

The company works with both major rail lines, but Cornick said the company’s main focus is helping clients, including various mines, get their product on rails.

“When they want to put ore into a railcar, we would do that,” he said.

“We would move the rail cars around in their yard. We would block and marshal them so, if they had 100 ore cars, we would put those together and put them in a system so CN or CP could just come in and haul them away.”

In B.C., Cornick said Cando will target both mines and inte-rior pulp and paper mills.

No client agreements have yet been finalized.

Cornick said the company does not plan to have dangerous goods on the site, though it might store empty oil cars from time to time.

As part of its environmen-tal certification, Cando will be required to do periodic soil test-ing.

While the company announced last week its expansion into B.C. could create hundreds of jobs, Cornick said no more than 50 would be based in Kamloops, with about 10 to 20 employees needed to start.

Those positions will include train engineers, conductors, truck drivers and office staff.

Interest in the positions is already running high.

“I think we’ve received just over 50 applications already,” Cornick said. “So, it gives us time to look through everything and decide who do we want to hire and why.”

Cando has yet to make final decisions on two assets acquired when it

purchased the sawmill site: nearby Rabbit Island and the building that once housed Weyerhaeuser’s headquar-ters.

Cornick said the company is interested in subdividing the building and selling it to an interested party.

“There’s no requirement for us to use something like that,” he said.

Rabbit Island, meanwhile, could become some sort of park space.

The company is con-sulting with the City of Kamloops on the island’s ultimate fate.

Domestic Assault On Saturday, Jan. 16, Clearwater

RCMP received information of a domes-tic disturbance between two individuals.

Police spoke with the female victim, who disclosed that she had an argument with her boyfriend during which she was assaulted.

The male was held in police custody and transported to Kamloops to appear in court.

Series of break and enters as well as thefts

On Jan. 17, Clearwater RCMP received information of a break and enter with theft from the Clusko Logging Ltd. yard on Camp 2 Road in Clearwater.

The gate lock was broken open, C-Can locks were cut, two trucks had broken windows, 11 or more logging trucks were looked through by the suspect(s), and keys/fuel cards were sto-len.

On Jan. 17 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Clearwater RCMP received infor-mation that the Avola Service Station had been broken into.

Two suspect vehicles (a car and truck)

were observed leaving northbound on Highway 5.

A license plate was obtained that showed the truck had been reported stolen four days earlier from Penticton.

Items stolen from the service station were a laptop, a wallet with ID, as well as some meats and drinks.

One suspect was described as short, with a black color hoody and wearing sun-glasses. The car was white or grey in color.

On Jan. 18 at 1:20 p.m., Clearwater RCMP received information of a break and enter to a property on Messiter Station Road in Avola.

The break and enter occurred sometime between Jan. 16 and 18.

The suspect(s) kicked in the front door of a single wide trailer, pried open three doors on outbuildings and broke into a utility trailer that contained carpentry

tools and three firearms.On Jan. 21 between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m.,

two snowmobile trailers that were parked at the Glacier Mountain Lodge in Blue River were broken into.

A 2014 Husaberg snow bike (value $11,900) with timber sled mountain horse tracks kit (value $6,500) were stolen along with some other riding gear (boots, gloves, goggles, snow pants, and many other accessories), back packs, beacons, shovels, probes, GPS’s, other safety equipment and a trailer hitch.

Also, within a couple of blocks of the Glacier Mountain Lodge, the same suspect(s) stole 500 liters of fuel and an assortment of tools from a nearby prop-erty.

Vehicles impounded for exces-sive speeding

Over the past couple of weeks, Clearwater RCMP Traffic Services has pulled over two vehicles for excessive speeding.

One vehicle that was travelling at 176 km/hr was pulled over near Avola. A second vehicle that was speeding at 170 km/hr was pulled over just south of Clearwater.

Both vehicles were towed and then impounded for seven days. The drivers were each issued violation tickets for $468.

The expense of the tow truck and storage fees will be at the cost of the driver or the registered owner of the vehicle.

Beware of phone scamsThe Clearwater RCMP want to make

the general public aware that they should not divulge any personal or give credit card information over the phone in the event someone calls stating they are an organization that you owe money to.

If you have any concerns with this, hang up the phone and call your local RCMP.

Police seek informationClearwater RCMP are seeking the

general public’s help pertaining to the break and enter/theft investigations reported above.

Anyone with information is asked to call Clearwater RCMP at 250-674-2237 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (if you wish to remain anony-mous).

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1-800-222-TIPSClearwater RCMP Report

Cando eyes summer start to rail-terminal businessThe long-dormant Weyerhauser sawmill on Mission Flats will once again be humming with industrial activity this summer  following Cando Rail Service’s $5.1 million purchase of the property. KTW file photo

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10-11Guides hold Snow BallLeft: Cadence Cisna (r) twirls her partner Sandra Tilley during Clearwater Guiding’s first ever Snow Ball dance and sleepover at Upper Clearwater Hall on Friday evening, Jan. 22. The girls dressed in their finest outfits and danced to a variety of songs.

Below: Jill McMillan (r) shows the Snow Ball participants how to do the chicken dance. She also taught the girls how to jive and brought ribbons for a ribbon dance. Or-ganizers report that the Upper Clearwater Hall was a wonderful venue.Photos submitted

Family members form hockey lineFive members of the Wadlegger family make up one line during the Clear-water and District Minor Hockey Alumni game on Friday evening, Jan. 22. Pictured are (l-r) Hanna, Mason, Hans, Sep and Nate Wadlegger. The game, formerly called the Jack Patterson Memorial, is now part of Clearwater Hockey Days and is a fun event involving former and present CDMHA players. Photo submitted

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SportsRight: Clearwater Peewee Rebel Cassidy Tucker takes the puck up the ice with a posse of Lillooet girls chasing her.

Left: Clearwater Peewee Rebel Aubry Leppington takes the puck from a Lillooet opponent.

Below: Clearwater Pee-wee Rebel Devin Green battles on the boards for the puck with a Lillooet opponent. These were the last games of the regular season. The team finished first in its league with 18 wins and no losses (Thompson-Cariboo Peewee Rec. league). Playoffs start for the Peewees on Feb. 6.

Above: Clearwater Peewee Rebel John Wiunig battles for the puck with two Lillooet opponents during a game on Saturday in the Sportsplex. In the background is team-mate Claire Meyer. The local squad played two games against Lillooet and two games against the Lillooet female team on the week-end. Clearwater won all four of the games.

Clearwater Atom Thunder Hawk Nick Andersen (l) gets ready to help Sage Barstow as she takes the puck up the ice during a game against Lillooet on Saturday in the Sportsplex. The game was one of several held during Clearwa-ter Hockey Days, which saw nearly all of the local hockey teams play at least once. Photo by Keith McNeill

Atoms explode on the ice

Peewees take on Lillooet four times

All photos by Keith McNeill

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Coming EventsJan. 30/31 Novice Hockey Tournament

Feb. 5/6/7 Clearwater Winter Festival

Feb. 19,20,21 Provincial Forestry Tourney

Feb. 26,27,28 Oldtimers Hockey Tourney Ladies Bonspiel

Mar. 4 Figure Skating Carnival

Adult HockeyMens Drop In Hockey Fridays @ 7:45pm

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

Ladies Drop In HockeySunday @ 5:45pm

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

Cancelled Jan 29 & 31

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

Minor Hockey ScheduleFRIDAY JANUARY 29 3:30 – 6:00 Playoff Game - Midget Rep vs. West Kelowna

6:15 – 7:45 Playoff Game - Atom vs. Lillooet

SATURDAY JANUARY 30 9:00 – 9:50 Clearwater Novice vs. Blue Devils

12:00 – 12:50 Clearwater Novice vs. Williams Lake

4:30 – 6:15 Playoff Game – Bantam House vs. Chase

6:30 – 8:45 Playoff Game – Bantam Rep vs. Win� eld

SUNDAY JANUARY 248:00 – 8:50 Clearwater Novice vs. Minions

11:00 – 11:50 Clearwater Novice vs. Chase

3:00 – 4:30 Playoff Game – Atom vs. Lillooet – if required

4:45 – 7:00 Playoff Game – Midget Rep vs. West Kelowna - if required

Wells Gray Curling Clubcall 250.674.3768

Clearwater KARATE Club

final AGM Dissolution of Society

Thursday Jan. 28 • 7pmClearwater Secondary School

Room 200Call 674-2125 for info

Past members, please attend.

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Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week

His face is obscured to protect his privacy, but the young man’s resolve to turn his life around is clear.

Incarcerated at Kamloops Regional Corrections Centre, he is one of six inmates to take part in an educational program that brings Thompson Rivers University trades instructors to the west Kamloops prison to teach various skills.

“I think this is a great program con-sidering that I haven’t had many opportuni-ties to do this in my life, considering I’m in corrections,” the young man said on a govern-ment video. “It’s a good, good program, considering this could be the opportunity I need not to come back.”

That opportunity involves completing TRU’s level one con-struction craft pro-gram, which led to the inmates successfully writing the required exam to obtain an apprenticeship in the

Red Seal tradeHeather Hamilton,

TRU’s manager of industry and contract training, said the program — which ran from November to mid-January — accomplishes two goals. It addresses the skills shortage in the province and it gives inmates training that might help them find jobs and turn their lives around.

Hamilton refer-enced research that has shown quality education is one of the most effective tools to deter young people from returning to crime after release from prison.

Lindsay Langill, TRU’s dean of trades and technology, said if a life-changing event is to occur with young people behind bars, “it needs to be through education and vocational-education programs.”

Cindy Rose, a spokeswoman for B.C. Corrections, said the initiative is one of many programs offered to inmates to build work skills. B.C. Corrections considers availability of the pro-

gram and suitability of the participants, Rose said. KRCC and B.C. Corrections will look at the success of the program to determine if it will continue.

The program included operating and maintaining small tools and equipment; excavation, backfill-ing and compaction; scaffolding; blueprint-reading; surveying; skid-steer and mini-excavator certification; and traffic control. Students also received level one first-aid and construction safety training systems certi-fication.

Students were also given safety boots, goggles, pants, a high-visibility vest, hard hat and work gloves.

Trades instruc-tor Bob Ryl said the students were happy to learn new skills, seemed more confi-dent and had “more

optimism about what’s going to be in their future.”

Corrections supervisor Melody Shepherd echoed Ryl, noting the pro-gram gives the men the opportunity to get certification that opens up job oppor-tunities. She said TRU is working with potential employers to make the transition from incarceration to freedom and a job easier.

Another unidenti-fied participant also praised the program and potential it pro-vides.

“What an opportu-nity this has been,” he said. “I hope others will be able to benefit from this program in the future. Even though I knew some of the stuff, the actual tickets will help me secure work — no question.”

12 - 13Police seek information on two suspectsTimes Staff

RCMP South-East District released a wanted poster showing these two individuals on Monday. 

The two subjects are described as prolific offenders and may be in the Barriere to Valemount area. 

“We have had a number of thefts recently,” noted Sgt. Kevin Podbisky of Clearwater RCMP.

Waylon Michael Faulhafer is described as 168 cm (five feet six

inches) tall, weighing 54 kg (119 lb.) with hazel eyes and brown hair. His date of birth was April 21, 1993.

He is wanted under an out-standing warrant from Chase RCMP (file 2015-3164) for theft of motor vehicle and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Bree-Anne Alicia Buhler is described as 165 cm (five feet five inches) tall, weighing 54 kg (119 lb.), with brown eyes and brown

hair (dyed blonde). Her date of birth was April 30, 1994.

She is wanted under an out-standing warrant from Chase RCMP (file 2015-3164) for theft under $5,000, breach of proba-tion (times two) and breach of bail/undertaking.

If you have information on the whereabouts of Bree-Anne Buhler or Waylon Faulhafer, or encounter them, please call 911 and report the information to the police. Waylon Michael FaulhaferBree-Anne Alicia Buhler

From prison to the classroom

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SportsRight: Clearwater Peewee Rebel Cassidy Tucker takes the puck up the ice with a posse of Lillooet girls chasing her.

Left: Clearwater Peewee Rebel Aubry Leppington takes the puck from a Lillooet opponent.

Below: Clearwater Pee-wee Rebel Devin Green battles on the boards for the puck with a Lillooet opponent. These were the last games of the regular season. The team finished first in its league with 18 wins and no losses (Thompson-Cariboo Peewee Rec. league). Playoffs start for the Peewees on Feb. 6.

Above: Clearwater Peewee Rebel John Wiunig battles for the puck with two Lillooet opponents during a game on Saturday in the Sportsplex. In the background is team-mate Claire Meyer. The local squad played two games against Lillooet and two games against the Lillooet female team on the week-end. Clearwater won all four of the games.

Clearwater Atom Thunder Hawk Nick Andersen (l) gets ready to help Sage Barstow as she takes the puck up the ice during a game against Lillooet on Saturday in the Sportsplex. The game was one of several held during Clearwa-ter Hockey Days, which saw nearly all of the local hockey teams play at least once. Photo by Keith McNeill

Atoms explode on the ice

Peewees take on Lillooet four times

All photos by Keith McNeill

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St James Catholic Church

Sunday Service Mass

11am - 12pm

324 Clearwater Village Road

1-250-372-2581

Clearwater Seventh-Day

Adventist Church

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

Clearwater Living Streams Christian

FellowshipMeeting at

New Life Assemblyevery Sunday 4:00pm

Contact Dave Meehan 250-674-3217email: livingstreams@hotmail.com

Clearwater Community Churchopen to everyone - all denominations

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLYDan Daase - Pastor

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

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

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

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Your places of worship

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Celebration

ServicesIan Moilliet Pastor -

250-676-9574Non Denominational

Clearwater Christian ChurchNon-denominational congregation in fellowship with

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

Wayne Richardson (Pastor)

Sunday Worship Service

10 amOn the Web: www.clchch.com

For information 250.674.7073 or 250.674.2912

Pastor Doug Spinney 250.674.3624www.ccbaptist.ca

CLEARWATERCOMMUNITY

BAPTIST24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30

TRINITYSHARED MINISTRY

Anglican, Lutheran & UnitedMeeting at

St. James Catholic ChurchWorship Sunday 9am

Rev. Brian KrushelOffice: 250-672-5653 • ntunitedpc@gmail.com

www.norththompsonpc.ca

That was then…

This is now…

FEBRUARY 6TH, 2016 BIRCHLEG! Proudly hosted by the Wells Gray Outdoors Club Information, prices and registration forms can be found online at www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca, at Facebook-wellsgrayoutdoorsclub, or within our brochure. Courses range from 2.5 km to 16 km, easy to difficult. We thank you for your support and we wish you the best of times enjoying our beautiful groomed trails in Clearwater!

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Clearwater, BC

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Mass start at 10:00 am

Prizes for the best “Birchleg”

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February 6th, 2016

That was then…

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FEBRUARY 6TH, 2016 BIRCHLEG! Proudly hosted by the Wells Gray Outdoors Club Information, prices and registration forms can be found online at www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca, at Facebook-wellsgrayoutdoorsclub, or within our brochure. Courses range from 2.5 km to 16 km, easy to difficult. We thank you for your support and we wish you the best of times enjoying our beautiful groomed trails in Clearwater!

Candle Creek Cross Country Ski Trails

Clearwater, BC

A family fun event!

Mass start at 10:00 am

Prizes for the best “Birchleg”

costumes, plus a hot Norwegian style

lunch! Please join us for this wonderful

community event! Show your spirit!

WELLS GRAY OUTDOORS CLUB 1197 Barber Road

Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1

(250) 674-2327

www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca

February 6th, 2016

That was then…

This is now…

FEBRUARY 6TH, 2016 BIRCHLEG! Proudly hosted by the Wells Gray Outdoors Club Information, prices and registration forms can be found online at www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca, at Facebook-wellsgrayoutdoorsclub, or within our brochure. Courses range from 2.5 km to 16 km, easy to difficult. We thank you for your support and we wish you the best of times enjoying our beautiful groomed trails in Clearwater!

Candle Creek Cross Country Ski Trails

Clearwater, BC

A family fun event!

Mass start at 10:00 am

Prizes for the best “Birchleg”

costumes, plus a hot Norwegian style

lunch! Please join us for this wonderful

community event! Show your spirit!

WELLS GRAY OUTDOORS CLUB 1197 Barber Road

Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1

(250) 674-2327

www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca

February 6th, 2016

That was then…

This is now…

FEBRUARY 6TH, 2016 BIRCHLEG! Proudly hosted by the Wells Gray Outdoors Club Information, prices and registration forms can be found online at www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca, at Facebook-wellsgrayoutdoorsclub, or within our brochure. Courses range from 2.5 km to 16 km, easy to difficult. We thank you for your support and we wish you the best of times enjoying our beautiful groomed trails in Clearwater!

Candle Creek Cross Country Ski Trails

Clearwater, BC

A family fun event!

Mass start at 10:00 am

Prizes for the best “Birchleg”

costumes, plus a hot Norwegian style

lunch! Please join us for this wonderful

community event! Show your spirit!

WELLS GRAY OUTDOORS CLUB 1197 Barber Road

Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1

(250) 674-2327

www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca

February 6th, 2016

That was then…

This is now…

FEBRUARY 6TH, 2016 BIRCHLEG! Proudly hosted by the Wells Gray Outdoors Club Information, prices and registration forms can be found online at www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca, at Facebook-wellsgrayoutdoorsclub, or within our brochure. Courses range from 2.5 km to 16 km, easy to difficult. We thank you for your support and we wish you the best of times enjoying our beautiful groomed trails in Clearwater!

Candle Creek Cross Country Ski Trails

Clearwater, BC

A family fun event!

Mass start at 10:00 am

Prizes for the best “Birchleg”

costumes, plus a hot Norwegian style

lunch! Please join us for this wonderful

community event! Show your spirit!

WELLS GRAY OUTDOORS CLUB 1197 Barber Road

Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1

(250) 674-2327

www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca

February 6th, 2016

That was then…

This is now…

FEBRUARY 6TH, 2016 BIRCHLEG! Proudly hosted by the Wells Gray Outdoors Club Information, prices and registration forms can be found online at www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca, at Facebook-wellsgrayoutdoorsclub, or within our brochure. Courses range from 2.5 km to 16 km, easy to difficult. We thank you for your support and we wish you the best of times enjoying our beautiful groomed trails in Clearwater!

Candle Creek Cross Country Ski Trails

Clearwater, BC

A family fun event!

Mass start at 10:00 am

Prizes for the best “Birchleg”

costumes, plus a hot Norwegian style

lunch! Please join us for this wonderful

community event! Show your spirit!

WELLS GRAY OUTDOORS CLUB 1197 Barber Road

Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1

(250) 674-2327

www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca

February 6th, 2016

Proudly hosted by the Wells Gray Outdoors ClubInformation, prices and registration forms can be found online at www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca, at Facebook-wellsgrayoutdoorsclub, or within our brochure. Courses range from 2.5 km to 16 km, easy to di� cult. We thank you for your support and we wish you the best of times enjoying our beautiful groomed

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Smart meter system finishes under budgetBy Tom Fletcher, Black Press

BC Hydro's wireless grid sys-tem was officially complete at the end of 2015, with a total cost the Crown utility now projects to be $777 million.

That's $153 million below the original budget, said Greg Reimer, executive vice president, transmission, distribution and customer service for BC Hydro. It includes all the elements required by the B.C. government when it ordered the installation of the smart meter system as part of its Clean Energy Act in 2010.

Reimer said in an interview the system has also exceeded the $70 million in savings projected for the first three years of opera-tion. 

"We've realized about $100 million in benefits during that time, particularly from opera-tional savings," Reimer said. "Customers are getting more accurate bills. We've reduced our manual meter reading reads and our bill estimates. Meter reading and billing is automated through the system."

The smart grid had its severest test at the end of August 2015

when a windstorm brought down thousands of drought-weakened trees, leaving 700,000 customers on southern Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland without electricity.

Power was restored to all areas in five days, which was half the time it took to recover from the December 2006 wind-storm that flattened trees in Vancouver's Stanley Park, Reimer said. The 2006 storm blacked out only half the number of homes of the 2015 event.

Reimer said the ability to test an entire power line after one break is repaired means the crew doesn't have to drive the rest of the line, and can move to the next confirmed problem when repairing storm damage.

BC Hydro has defended its power theft savings after NDP energy critic Adrian Dix ques-tioned them. In a recent let-ter to BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald, Dix said the com-pany's estimate of power theft by marijuana growers was "magi-cally" inflated by then-energy minister Rich Coleman in 2006, then increased again in the util-ity's 2011 business case for the wireless system.

Reimer said the business case

projected a 75 per cent reduction in power theft, and the reduction for this fiscal year is projected at 80 per cent, as the smart grid detects actual power consump-tion and compares it to billed amounts.

While it's officially complete, the smart grid requires ongoing maintenance and annual test-

ing of meters to meet federal accuracy regulations. BC Hydro also plans to install more than 4,000 meters that use commercial cellular phone networks to send in readings.

Those are for locations with concrete basement meter rooms that can't reach the grid, or rural areas where it is too expensive

to extend the BC Hydro wireless grid, Reimer said.

There are still 13,320 BC Hydro customers who have refused to accept smart meters, opting to pay a monthly fee for manual meter reading of a mechanical meter or a wireless meter with the radio transmitter turned off.

Wireless meters in test lab. BC Hydro is required to test meters annually to make sure they are accurately measuring electricity use. BC Hydro photo

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Thought of the week

“Life will only change

when you become

more committed to

your Dreams than

you are to your

comfort zone.”

~ Billy Cox

REGISTER TODAYTEL: 250.674.3530 IN PERSON: 209 Dutch Lake Rd. EMAIL: sarduini@tru.ca • www.tru.ca/regional_centres/clearwater

UPCOMING COURSES OFA LEVEL 1 Jan 23, Feb 16 $105TRANSPORTATION ENDORSEMENT Feb 17 $110RED CROSS CPR/AED March 15 & 16 $95JOY OF PAINTING March 5 $85TRAFFIC CONTROL March 13 & 14 $295H2S ALIVE March 21 $295

WELDER FOUNDATION PROGRAM February 1, 2016 - ONE seat available Introductory program that prepares learners for entry level positions as ap-prentice welders in most sectors of the economy including manufacturing, construction, transportation, resource extraction, and resource develop-ment. Students engage in a variety of classroom and shop activities. In the classroom, they learn theoretical principals of welding.

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM February 29, 2016 This 27 week program is designed to prepare the graduate to function, un-der supervision, as a Health Care Assistant. Learned skills will be applied in the community utilizing care facilities, assisted living facilities and private homes. The focus will be on training the health care worker to assist the older adult in meeting his/her basic physical, emotional, environmental and social needs.

GYMNASTICS – WINTER 2016There are still some seats available in the Winter Youth Gymnastics pro-gram…………..please call 250-674-3530 ext. 107 to inquire

Wells Gray Country

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

Jan. 28: Karate Club - � nal AGM, 7 pm, Clearwater Secondary School – rm 200. Info 250-674-2125.

Jan. 31: Ice Man Days Fishing Derby on Dutch Lake, 9am - 12. Cash prizes for 3 largest � sh + participant prizes; events for kids; conces-sion; Tickets at Greffard’s, Aspen Auto & Super Save. Call Tim 250-674-2795

Feb. 5-7: Clearwater Winter Festival

Feb. 6: Birchleg Ski Fest, WGOC, info@wellsgrayoutdoorclub.ca

Feb. 6: Legion dinner, Clearwater Legion – 257 Glen Rd, 5pm, dinner 6pm. Adults $15; children 7-12 yrs $6; 2-6 yrs, $3.

Feb. 8: Family Day activities, Clearwater Secondary School, 1-4 pm, cooking, soccer, dance, art, tennis, lego, theatre, etc.

Feb. 8: Family day movie “Tommorrowland, CSS Pit, 4:15pm, cost $2/person to a maximum of $10/family. Proceeds go to the CSS PAC/student council funded projects.

Feb. 11: DOC Budget Presentation & Open House, 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm, DLCC

Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Breakfast, Vavenby Community Hall, $8, adults; $4 children ages 6 and under, tickets Linda 250-676-9578, Wendy 250-676-9565

Feb. 14: Valentines Day “Ladies High Tea’ at the Blackpool Hall. Doors open at noon with the program beginning at 1pm. Sponsored by Ca

Feb. 26-28: Ladies Bonspiel, WG Curling Club, Reg. call Gwen 250-674-3768 or email wgcurl@gmail.com

Feb. 26-28: Oldtimers Hockey Tourney, NT Sportsplex

March 5: Volunteer Fair at the Elks Hall, 11am – 2pm. Open to all Non-pro� ts. For details contact Cheryl Thomas at rp#302.hrl@gmail.com or leave a msg at 250-674-3260

Mt. View High School, Victoria, BC 1966 - 50th Reunion - grads send contact info to mtview1966@gmail.com or call Dave Hutchings 250-477-4505

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

Hall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

& Fri 8:45-11:45am

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

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

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

HEALTH & HEALING• Hospice Grief Support: 3rd Thur of every mth, NT Funeral Home

1-3 pm, info 250-674-2400

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

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

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

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

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

Everyone welcome!

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

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

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

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

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

• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie.pomme@hotmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

1:30 – 3 pm, info 250-674-2400

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

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

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

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

A Pest Management Plan (PMP), unique identifier # 2016-2021, has been proposed by Canadian Forest Products Ltd., Forest Management Group, Vavenby Division. The Vavenby address is: 2996 McCorvie Road, Post Office Box 39, Vavenby, British Columbia, V0E 3A0 or Telephone number: (250) 676-1125, Fax number (250) 676-9455, email Leeanne.Chow@canfor.com. Copies of the proposed PMP and maps may be examined @ the above noted location in Vavenby by appointment with Leeanne Chow. This proposed PMP covers Canfor’s managed silviculture obligations in the Headwaters and Kamloops Forest Districts. The herbicides listed below are proposed for use within the context of this PMP for vegetation control. Application methods will include aerial and ground based.

Herbicide Trade

Name Active Ingredient Application Pesticide Control Products Act # Usage Aerial Ground

Vision, Vision Max Vantage Forestry,

Weed-Master glyphosate common yes yes 19899, 27736, 26884,

29009

This proposed PMP shall be in force for a five year period (2016-2021) from the date that the Pesticide Use Notice has been confirmed by the BC Ministry Environment (MOE). A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the PMP, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

Misc. Wanted

Legal Notices

Announcements

Cards of ThanksA huge thank you

goes out the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 242 for their

generous donation of $1500 to the Barriere & District Hospice Society. We are very fortunate to have such a hard working

group support us. Thank you again, Barriere &

District Hospice Society.

Information

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

Clearwater Alcoholics Anonymous

Sunshine Group meets every Tuesday, 8 pm, Elks Hall

72 Taren Dr.Open to Everyone

For info contact Wendy 250-587-0026

Do you need help with reading, writing or math?

FREE confi dential adult tutoring available.• Clearwater Literacy

250-674-3530• Barriere Literacy

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HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefi ts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222.www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca

HIP OR Knee replacement? Arthritic conditions or COPD? Restrictions in walking/dress-ing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today for assis-tance: 1-844-453-5372.

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GIFT CORNER

Located just inside the hospital main doors

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

Beautiful gift items25% discount on all Xmas

inventory

Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to

escape for women and their children.

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

North Thompson Valley 1-855-674-2135

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

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

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

Great deals - low prices

Travel

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TravelSEE POLAR Bears, Walrus and Whales on our Arctic Ex-plorer Voyage next summer. Save 15% with our winter sale for a limited time. Call toll-free: 1-800-363-7566 or www.adventurecanada.com(TICO#04001400)

Employment

Business Opportunities

GET FREE High cash produc-ing Vending machines. $1 vend = .70 profi t. No competi-tion - fi nancing and locating services provided. Full details call now. 1-866-668-6629 Website: www.tcvend.com

Career Opportunities

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST IIDistrict of Kitimat Full Time PermanentWage $39.86 - $48.23

Over 2 YearsCivil Technologist diplomarequired. Duties includesurveying, design, contract preparation and inspection on principal projects. Must be profi cient with electronic survey equipment, and Auto-Cad 3D.

Please Apply By February 15, 2016 4:30 pm,

by Fax: 250-632-4995, or email: dok@kitimat.ca

Visit: www.kitimat.ca

OWNER OPERATORSFlatdeck Division

· Must be willing to run Western USA, BC and Alberta· Must currently hold a FAST card, or obtain one within 3 weeks of receiving a position.Benefi ts & Hiring Bonus!

Call Bob 604-888-2928 or email: bob@shadowlines.com

Misc. Wanted

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

HEALTHCARE DOCUMEN-TATION Specialists in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Con-tact us now to start your train-ing day. www.canscribe.com. 1.800.466.1535. info@canscribe.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Help Wanted

Customer Service Representative

We are currently hiring for a full time position. Must be a team player and customer oriented. Experience in hard-ware and building supplies an asset. Must be computer literate. Competitive wage offered based on experi-ence.Please Send Resume With References: Box B, Unit 14 - 74 Young Rd, Clearwater,

BC V0E 1N2

MORELLI Chertkow LLP is seeking to hire an experienced Corporate Legal Administra-tive Assistant to join our team of legal professionals. Please submit an application to the Administrator, Beverley Clay-ton, at bclayton@morellichert-kow.com.

Services

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Photography / VideoPHOTOS

by Keith McNeillDigital and fi lm photographs.

Phone 250-674-3252 or email:keith.mcneill65@gmail.com

Home ImprovementsCustom Floor transition strips. Any profi le. Ph. 250-674-1291

Legal Notices

Services

Moving & Storage• Indoor Storage Units • Offi ce space with equipment storage available. Hwy access for convenience & exposure250-674-0145info@oncallservices.ca851 Yellowhead Hwy 5

Plumbing

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

Pets & Livestock

PetsGood Dog Obedience

Classes Starting Jan. 24! * NEW DATES! *

Basic Obedience - A 6 weekcourse in good manners & ca-nine behaviour begins Jan. 24, 11am at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere for all dogs at least 6 months old & up. Cost $110.Novice Class - 6 weeks offun as we take you & your dog to the next level of obedient behaviour. Participants must have successfully completed a previous Basic Obediencecourse to qualify. Class starts on Jan. 24, 12pm. Cost $110.To register or for more infor-mation contact Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023

Merchandise for Sale

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aries, it’s a good time to be thinking about family. Con-sider delving more deeply into your genealogy. Research your roots, and you may be surprised at what you discover.

This week your thinking could be even sharper than ever. It’s a good time to make plans that affect your future, including those per-taining to education or employment.

Libra, if you feel inspired to express yourself in creative ways this week, go for it. Others may appreciate your sense of humor and may commend you for making them feel better.

Listen closely during all conversations, Capricorn. You can always jot down notes later if you really need to re-member something in particular. Paying attention this week is crucial.

Aquarius, the hectic pace you have been keeping may be catching up with you. It will be diffi-cult to keep this up for much longer, so start to pare down your responsibilities.

All that hard work you have been putting in will finally start to pay off, Taurus. It’s quite possible you will receive some good news soon. Don’t forget to go out and celebrate.

If you let your imagination take over, you just may find others are more receptive to this creative way of expressing yourself, Leo. Use every trick to your advantage.

Scorpio, a new visi-tor or someone from your past may put you in touch with another who could make a difference in your life right now. Changes will spring up rapidly.

You may receive a call, text or email today that turns your life in a new direction, Pisces. Just wait for all of those doors to open for you.

Gemini, major changes could be coming your way and they likely involve your home life. Get ready for a big move or some major renovations to your home.

Virgo, a recent project of yours could bring about some deserved recognition. It doesn’t matter if it is at work or home, being honored can feel good.

Your thoughts may shift to more positive horizons, and your resulting optimism will prove attractive to others. Spread good cheer to as many people as you can.

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Plenty of pet guardians are used to checking their companion animals for ticks in the summer-time, particularly after camping or hiking in British Columbia’s beautiful outdoors. But it’s just as important to check them in the winter months, says BC SPCA Kamloops and District Branch animal care attendant Valerie Wilson, a fact highlighted by a cat that came into the Kamloops shelter as a stray – along with nine live ticks.

“It’s not just dogs who are susceptible, and it’s not just in the summer,” Wilson says. “We discov-ered and removed nine living ticks from the cat, who earned the name Ticker, during his initial exam. We believe he was living in a chicken coop, and I guess it just hasn’t been cold enough to kill them off.”

Ticks are external parasites that feed off the blood of unlucky hosts, including humans, dogs and cats. Tick bites and tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, can be hard to detect, and signs of

tick-borne disease may not appear for seven to 21 days or longer after a tick bite, notes veterinarian and BC SPCA senior manager of ani-mal health Dr. Emilia Gordon.

“Watch your pet closely for changes in behaviour or appetite or for any unusual illness such as fever, lameness, lethargy, bruis-ing or bleeding if you suspect he’s been bitten by a tick,” Gordon says. “It’s also important to prop-erly remove the tick, or to have it properly removed, to help prevent any disease or infection.”

Steps pet guardians can take:• Check your pets daily for ticks,

especially if they spend time out-doors

• If you find a tick on your pet, remove it or have it removed by your veterinarian right away

• Ask your vet to conduct a tick check at each exam

• Talk to your vet about tick-borne diseases in your area

• Reduce tick habitat in your yard

• Talk with your veterinarian about using tick preventatives on your pet

BC SPCA encourages pet guardians to check animals for ticks year-round

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18 -19Tax-free savings account can be helpful toolKim Inglis

For many Canadians, tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) may be the most advantageous change made to the tax code since RRSPs were launched in 1957. Many professionals even contend that the popularity of TFSAs will ultimately surpass that of RRSPs.

However, despite countless clarifications by Revenue Canada and others, TFSAs continue to be misunderstood. A CIBC poll found that fully 50 per cent of Canadians are unsure what can be held in a TFSA. Most viewed them as savings accounts, and only a small percentage could accurately identity other TFSA investment options like mutual funds, GICs, bonds, or stocks.

TFSAs are pretty straight-forward. They are available to Canadian residents 18 years of age or older, and unused con-tribution room can be carried forward indefinitely. Withdrawals can be made anytime in any amount, without being taxed, and can be fully re-contributed the following calendar year. An investor who has never contrib-uted to a TFSA, but has been eligible since 2009, can invest up to $46,500 for 2016. For those who have maximized their con-tributions yearly, the 2016 limit is $5,500.

TFSAs are useful for a wide range of investors. They benefit young people who are still in lower income tax brackets and don’t gain much from the tax deductibility of RRSPs. It is more logical for them to accumu-

late tax-free earnings in a TFSA while saving RRSP headroom until their marginal tax rate is higher.

Investors in higher income tax brackets, who maximize RRSP contributions, can use the refunds to fund TFSA contribu-tions. The invested refund can grow without fear of taxation either now or in retirement, mul-tiplying the positive impact of the original RRSP contribution.

Seniors can also profit. Unlike RRSPs, a withdrawal from a TFSA is not considered income and therefore doesn’t affect eligibility for Old Age Security. Seniors can move their income-producing investments into TFSAs, to prevent or reduce OAS clawbacks.

Families can capitalize on the fact that attribution rules do not

generally apply, so individuals can contribute to the TFSAs of other adult family members, effectively splitting income. Such contributions don’t affect indi-vidual contribution limits.

Parents saving for their child’s education through Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) can benefit from integrated RRSP and TFSA planning. The tax refund received from an RRSP can be contributed to a TFSA where the money can grow tax-free and, at the end of the year, withdrawn to make an RESP contribution.

Those who use TFSAs as saving accounts are not maxi-mizing them because, generally speaking, they should be used for investments offering bet-ter growth potential. Compare

an investor who purchases an equity product with one who leaves the TFSA in cash. The investor who contributed $5,500 to a TFSA, fully invested in an exchange-traded fund earn-ing 10 per cent for the year, would have a tax-free profit of $550. The investor who left the contribution in cash generat-ing 1.50 per cent only received $82.50. The difference speaks for itself.

– Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor & Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund.  www.reyn-oldsinglis.ca. The views in this column are solely those of the author.

Grappling with the rising costs of eatingJessica Wallace – Kamloops This Week

While food prices rise with the sinking loonie, Kamloops and area supermarkets remain full of shop-pers.

“You kind of need it to survive,” said 21-year-old Kalysta Szauer, who was browsing fruits and vegetables at the Real Canadian Superstore when KTW spoke with her.

The Sahali store recently issued a cus-tomer apology — notes found hanging in the aisles of its produce department — that cited “weather-related issues in growing regions coupled with the impact of U.S. exchange” for higher prices and supply gaps.

Kamloops Superstore manage-ment would not com-ment on the signs, but the store manager did acknowledge prices have gone up “across the board.”

A sign in the pro-duce department at

the Real Canadian Superstore explains to customers why prices are higher than normal, citing weather in the United States and the weakening Canadian dollar.

Superstore’s par-ent company, Loblaw, referred comment to the Retail Council of Canada, but company president Galen Weston warned in a November conference call with investors that food inflation is difficult to predict.

“We continue to have strong inflation in fresh [foods], although it has been moderat-ing over the course of the year. It’s really the second year of strong fresh-food inflation,” Weston said while recapping the com-pany’s third-quarter results.

“It’s really, really hard to predict infla-tion, so we try and be conservative in our own planning ... We didn’t expect quite the level of inflation that we have right now to sustain all the way through the year, so it’s hard to say

for sure what’s going to happen in 2016.”

The loonie contin-ues to plummet and hit a 12-year low last week, closing at about 71 cents US, with the drop attributed to weak oil prices, slow global economic growth and the strength of the U.S. dollar.

Fruits and vegeta-bles in Canadian stores are largely imported and vulnerable to cur-rency fluctuations.

Summer drought conditions in California and recent snow in Texas and Arizona have also impacted supply, he said.

While prices seem steep now, a recent

study suggests sticker shock will get worse.

The University of Guelph’s Food Institute estimates the average Canadian household spent $325 more on food in 2015, with that amount expected to increase to about $345 this year. Produce is expected to increase by between four and 4.5 per cent and meat, which rose five per cent last year, is expected to increase another 4.5 per cent in 2016.

The rising cost of product has prompted the A&W restaurant in Sahali to display notic-es at the till, informing customers of price increases.

Signs in a Kamloops store apologize for the increasing cost of food. KTW photo

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ASK DRAKE

North Thompson Funeral & Drake Cremation Services

Drake Smith, MSW, is the Owner and Funeral Director of North Thompson Funeral & Drake Cremation Services. With locations in Kamloops 250-377-8225, Clearwater 250-674-3030 and Bar-riere 250-672-1999, his dedicated team has served people in the Kamloops area and the entire North Thompson valley since 2005

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Plenty of pet guardians are used to checking their companion animals for ticks in the summer-time, particularly after camping or hiking in British Columbia’s beautiful outdoors. But it’s just as important to check them in the winter months, says BC SPCA Kamloops and District Branch animal care attendant Valerie Wilson, a fact highlighted by a cat that came into the Kamloops shelter as a stray – along with nine live ticks.

“It’s not just dogs who are susceptible, and it’s not just in the summer,” Wilson says. “We discov-ered and removed nine living ticks from the cat, who earned the name Ticker, during his initial exam. We believe he was living in a chicken coop, and I guess it just hasn’t been cold enough to kill them off.”

Ticks are external parasites that feed off the blood of unlucky hosts, including humans, dogs and cats. Tick bites and tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, can be hard to detect, and signs of

tick-borne disease may not appear for seven to 21 days or longer after a tick bite, notes veterinarian and BC SPCA senior manager of ani-mal health Dr. Emilia Gordon.

“Watch your pet closely for changes in behaviour or appetite or for any unusual illness such as fever, lameness, lethargy, bruis-ing or bleeding if you suspect he’s been bitten by a tick,” Gordon says. “It’s also important to prop-erly remove the tick, or to have it properly removed, to help prevent any disease or infection.”

Steps pet guardians can take:• Check your pets daily for ticks,

especially if they spend time out-doors

• If you find a tick on your pet, remove it or have it removed by your veterinarian right away

• Ask your vet to conduct a tick check at each exam

• Talk to your vet about tick-borne diseases in your area

• Reduce tick habitat in your yard

• Talk with your veterinarian about using tick preventatives on your pet

BC SPCA encourages pet guardians to check animals for ticks year-round

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