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Around the World Robyn Kreke shows style and grace as she takes part in Raft Mountain Skating Club’s season-ending show on Thursday evening, March 5. For more photos of the event, see page A11 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

What is a Global Geopark? Should the communities from Sun Peaks to McBride seek to get that international status for this area? Those were just a couple of the questions that a series of workshops held last week by the Global Geopark steering committee sought to answer. The workshops were held in Chu Chua and Clearwater on March 3, in Valemount on March 4, and in McBride on March 5. Although there are about 111 members of the Global Network of National Geoparks, only two are in North America. Stonehammer, which is located in and around St. John, New Brunswick, has been a Geopark since 2010. Tumbler Ridge, B.C., with its unique dinosaur fossils and tracks, was declared a Geopark last fall. Getting Geopark status is seen as less expensive and more achievable than World Heritage status – and could be a step towards that designation. The proposed Wells Gray Geopark would

Consultant Steve Nicol (l) explains some Geopark information to Clearwater resident Goldie Krawec during one of two workshops held in Clearwater on March 3. Photo by Keith McNeill

have the volcanoes of Wells Gray Park and area as its centrepiece. Other features to be included would be natural rock bridges, waterfalls, inland rain forests, petroglyphs and so on. Part of the process will be to identify geo-sites that should be included, said consultant Jennifer Houiellebecq. Speaking at one of the workshops held in Clearwater, she noted that a Geopark would target a particular segment of the tour-

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ist market –a segment that would not be likely to defile sensitive sites. "It’s the beginning of a journey we hopefully can take together," said Steve Nicol, another consultant. "Getting the application in place will require a lot of input from everybody." Upper Clearwater resident John Kurta said he had been surprised at first that the proposal includes Sun Peaks, but now likes the idea. Including the

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resort municipality would bring in some talented people who are skilled at marketing, he felt. Clearwater’s Jean Nelson wondered if getting Geopark status would help reverse BC Parks’ tendency to neglect Wells Gray Park. Forty years ago the Ray Farm was an outstanding example of how pioneers could use their own efforts and ingenuity to achieve self-sufficiency in the wilderness. Now it is badly deteriorated. Jennifer Houiellebecq said having Geopark status might help with getting funding for the park. The Wells Gray North ThompsonRobson Valley global geopark project steering committee is made up of representatives from Simpcw First Nation, Barriere, Clearwater, Sun Peaks, Valemount, McBride, Thompson-Nicola and Fraser-Fort George regional districts, Tourism Wells Gray, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and Thompson Rivers University. For a map showing the proposed Global Geopark interest area, see page A11 inside.

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Great Backyard Bird Count: Clearwater 2004 - 2015 Species

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Despite declining from peaks over the past five years or so, the number of participants and birds counted in Clearwater and area during the Great Backyard Bird Count remains high. Submitted graphic

Bird in the backyard A great gray owl perches on a fence near a residence near Raft River recently, but too late to be included in the Great Backyard Bird Count. The great gray is the largest owl species in North America. This bird visited for a few days and then left. It did the same last year. The family's small pets did not want to venture outdoors while it was around. Photo submitted

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Bird count remains strong – although not so strong as it was Submitted As they had difficulty finding any to count, it will be with disbelief that many Great Backyard Bird Count participants will learn the number of individual birds was actually greater this year than last. As usual, many birds disappeared within a few weeks prior to the GBBC. Some people thought the warmer weather might entice migrants to arrive earlier, but the birds may have been waiting for a welcome push from a southerly wind and also realized the area still had considerable snow. Though bird numbers were up, the number of species (36) was the lowest since 2006, but that year had only 24 checklists compared to this year’s 158. With more than 100

countries participating, the community was only beaten for checklist submissions by eight countries: the United States, Canada (of course), India, Australia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Portugal, and New Zealand. Chile, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom were ahead of us last year, but slipped behind this year. The most individual birds this year were Pine Siskin (730); Black-capped Chickadee (717); Common Raven (301); Dark-eyed Junco (153); and Red-breasted Nuthatch (122). After being in fifth place just two years ago, Evening Grosbeaks continued their major decline the last few years to zero sightings. Similarly, one Pine Grosbeak was spotted after none

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appeared last year. Red Crossbills followed their usual pattern of not appearing every other year, so this was another year of zero sightings. Chestnut-backed Chickadees were absent for the second year in a row along with Redwinged Blackbirds (one was sighted, but not reported and several more were seen a few days later). On a more positive note, one Mourning Dove was sighted for the first time since 2009. Firsts since the area’s GBBC started in 2004: the Wilson’s Snipe appeared for the second year in a row; and Common Goldeneye had its highest number (66). After being reported for the first time last year, the number of Eurasian Collared Doves increased from seven to 28. The most frequently spotted species was the Black-capped Chickadee (107 checklists) followed by Common Raven (74); Red-breasted Nuthatch

(62); Northern Flicker (44); and Downy Woodpecker (37). Those most individual Pine Siskins mentioned earlier were relegated to eighth place, only appearing on 27 checklists. Appreciation for promoting the event goes to Home Hardware, RONA, The Times, and especially Clearwater Library for providing blank, local checklists for those who wanted one and creating a display about the event. Kudos to those who attempted to participate but never saw any birds. Unfortunately, zero species is not accepted by the GBBC. The number of participants for this year would likely have been slightly higher than last year if those people weren’t skunked. Many thanks to everyone who managed to fit some counts into their busy schedule. Certainly, the GBBC appreciates your effort as a citizen scientist and look forward to your participation Feb. 12 – 15 in 2016.

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Mid-April opening planned for septage treatment plant Keith McNeill A new septage treatment facility is scheduled for commissioning and startup on or about April 14, chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx reported to District of Clearwater's infrastructure committee on March 3. All equipment is installed while about 50 per cent of the water line still needs to be installed. Final electrical equipment installation should be done by March 20. A site meeting was to be held March 11 for final completion. Staff will introduce a fee schedule to council on or before April 7. The facility will treat septic tank sludge for residences located in Clearwater and area. Wood chip heating coming soon Construction of a biomass heating system for Dutch Lake Community Centre should begin soon, Groulx said. Town council awarded the contract for the system to Fink Machines of Enderby last October.

A 20 per cent ($53,000) deposit was given so the boiler could ordered and concrete work started. A local contractor will do the concrete work and fuel storage facility. Total cost of the project will be about $266,000. Of this, $20,000 will be covered by a grant from SIBAC (Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition), $146,000 will come from federal Gas Tax funds, and the remaining $100,000 will be borrowed from Wells Gray Community Forest. Slow down zone District of Clearwater recently installed three new signs along Park Drive: one school area and two 30 km/hr. In addition, three three-way stop signs were installed at the intersection of the Buy-Low parking access, Helmcken and Murtle. The 50 km/hr sign that was removed from Park Drive can be re-installed in a new location, Groulx noted. Total cost for the signs and installation was $500.

Unions give to food bank Members of the Kamloops and District Labor Council present boxes of canned salmon to Clearwater and District Food Bank recently. Pictured are (l-r) CUPE Local 3500 member Deb Lebsack, council members second vice-president Jeanne Marr, secretary-treasurer John Hall, executive-at-large Carlo Sia (kneeling), and executive-at-large Nicole Edmondson, and food bank representatives Pat Stanley (kneeling), Bev Miller (kneeling), Heather Stanley and Sherry Joubert. Photo by Keith McNeill

Clearwater town council approves water and sewer rate increases Keith McNeill Water rates and sewer rates are going up for users in District of Clearwater. However, once increased, the rates will stay the same until the end of 2018. “In order to ensure that the services remain sustainable and in good working order, an increase in rates is required,” said director of finance Sheila Thiessen in a report to town council. Clearwater council voted on March 3 to increase water rates for residential users by $2.30 to $24 per month. Residential sewer rates are to go up by $2.05 to $25 per month. Water and sewer rates for non-residential users will go up proportionately. The new rates will come into effect on April 1. “After roads, water and sewer are the two

areas that we need to do the most work on,” commented councillor Merlin Blackwell. He noted that, even with the increases, the water and sewer rates will still be in line with most other municipalities, if not lower. The water and sewer rates apply only to those homes and businesses that are connected. Owners of properties that are serviced by the water or sewer systems also pay parcel taxes, whether they are connected or not. UBCM membership gets nod Membership dues for the Union of BC Municipalities are going up by one per cent, but members of Clearwater town council still think it's a bargain. “The amount of grants we've gotten and the experience we've gained through those sessions has been enor-

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mous,” said councillor Gord Heisterman (in the absence of Mayor John Harwood, Heisterman was acting as mayor during council's March 3 meeting). Merlin Blackwell added that the annual UBCM conventions give council members and staff a chance to meet with cabinet ministers, representatives from public agencies such as BC Hydro, as well as people from other municipalities. He estimated the District has recovered the money spent ten times over, if not 100 times. UBCM membership dues are based on population. Cost of belonging for District of Clearwater for this year would be about $1,700.

Councillor Shelley Sim gave town council a presentation on Southern Interior Local Government Association. The association includes the ThompsonNicola, ColumbiaShuswap, OkanaganSimilkameen, Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Squamish-Lillooett regional districts, as well as their member municipalities. Belonging to SILGA gives smaller communities a chance to band together and work for common interests such as doctor and other healthcare professional recruitment, she said. SILGA's annual convention will be held at the end of April in Kamloops.

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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 New Notice of Speed Limit Signage

Please be aware there are new 30km speed signs posted on Park Drive, exiting the roundabout onto Park Drive, and heading west towards Robson Street. Also, did you know that traffic must stop at the bottom of the hill on Park Drive at the Clearwater Village Road intersection? New “Stop” signs have been posted to act as a reminder. We anticipate this will create a safer intersection.

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Council have approved awarding a contract to Thompson Valley Roofing Ltd. for necessary roof repair work. The roof has a 30,000sq.ft. surface. Last year 9,200 sq. ft. was completed with a further 9,200 sq. ft. this year, bringing the project almost to completion. Tier 4 Midget Provincial Hockey Championships: March 15-18, 2015. Come out and support the Teams!

Books for sale to raise money for the Schools Literacy Program

Do you have books that are now looking for a new home, or maybe you would like to find a book you haven’t yet read? The District of Clearwater has set up a table of pre-loved books for you to purchase by donation. All proceeds will go to the Clearwater Secondary School and Raft River Literacy Program.

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Seniors’ Mobility Workshop: Tuesday March 17, 2015, 9:30am-12:00pm. Dutch Lake Community Centre. Go Wild Spring Break Kids Camp: Grades K-7, March 23-27, 2015 9:00am-3:00pm. Register at Dutch Lake Community Centre - $10 per day/per child. Clearwater Poets Society: Poetry & Potluck, March 26, 2015 at 6:00pm. Dutch Lake Community Centre.

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Opinion

“ I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road.” - Stephen Hawking, physicist editorial by Tom Fletcher

Seniors’ advocate strikes a chord

Thief takes electric fencing Editor, The Times:

Several hundred feet of coiledup and flagged hot wire “hit the road” recently. Someone with “hot hands” cut below the electrical tape (which keeps the hot wire from unravelling off of the conductor) located on the inside of the fence line. The wire was located in a treed and bushy area off Highway 5, not visible from the road. I am a low income individual who loves my animals and cares for them to the best of my ability. I use hot wire as a reinforcement to the already existing fencing because Highway 5 is on one side and

another road is on the other side of the property. The cost of the wire is not the issue. It's theft, no matter how insignificant. Morals, ethics and courtesy are not common any longer. They seem to be lacking with each generation but, if the older generation doesn't have them to begin with, then they are unable to teach them. This is a prime example of why the more I know people the more I love my animals.

Vera Walker Clearwater, B.C.

VICTORIA – B.C.’s new seniors’ advocate has issued her second report, and the media mostly ignored it. When this new office was promised by a campaigning Premier Christy Clark two years ago, I suggested that B.C. already has 85 seniors’ advocates. They’re called MLAs, and inquiries go to their local offices. Much to the chagrin of the opposition, Seniors’ Advocate Isobel Mackenzie’s mandate is not to pursue individual cases, and so she won’t be serving up a fresh assortment of horror stories to embarrass the government. Instead, it is to look for “systemic challenges” and recommend ways to deal with them. The latest report is based on a survey of more than 500 seniors from around the province, and the key finding was not what she expected. “We were surprised to learn of the lack of awareness among seniors, particularly low-income seniors, of government programs and the subsidies available to assist them,” Mackenzie said. The survey found that 60 per cent of seniors living on $30,000 or less annual income didn’t know they are eligible for discounts on Medical Services Plan premiums. For income less than $22,000, the entire $864 cost of individual MSP premiums is waived. Other frequently overlooked programs are a monthly rent subsidy called Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER), grants for disability modifications called Home Adaptations for Independence, drug cost assistance called Fair Pharmacare, property tax deferment and the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement program. Those older than 75 with income of less than $30,000 reported the lowest awareness of assistance designed specifically for them. But you don’t get these benefits unless you apply and show that your income qualifies. The survey also found that the biggest fear of low-income seniors is that they won’t be able to afford to stay in their homes. See home adaptation, property tax and rent subsidy programs above.

Kidney disease can be silent killer Editor, The Times:

Next time you’re in a group of 10 people, look around you. Someone in the room might have kidney disease and not even know it yet. One in 10 British Columbians has this disease and many don’t know it because the

symptoms are often silent in the early stages. Early detection may help prevent or delay the need for live-saving dialysis or a kidney transplant. In British Columbia today there are more than 350 people on the wait-list for a kid-

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ney transplant. The median wait time for a donated kidney is 4.8 years but, sadly, more than 50 per cent of dialysis patients do not survive past four years. The Kidney Foundation of Canada, B.C. and Yukon Branch, is embarking on a mission to increase the number of kidney transplants in B.C. by 50 per cent over the next five years. March is Kidney Month, and we hope you’ll take this opportunity to help us spread the word.

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Awareness and usage of the SAFER program was lowest in the north and highest in urban areas, perhaps not surprising since the B.C. government exists more in theory than in fact in many remote places. So what should the government do about this? Well, it could advertise these programs. The government does lots of advertising, but not about old news like the SAFER program, which dates back to the 1970s. Clark’s government did a whack of advertising in the election year, 2013. Much of it was about the B.C. Jobs Plan, heavy on the hardhats and blueprint-style graphics and arc welding and stuff like that. Then last year the government’s big ad campaign was around the teachers’ strike, and the payments to parents to help with child care while teachers demanded twice as big a raise as all the other unions. Education Minister Peter Fassbender is still bragging about the response rate for $40-a-day parental strike pay, which was snapped up by almost 100 per cent of eligible parents. This demonstrates that the government can indeed give away money with great efficiency, just by telling people how to get it. The NDP’s version of seniors’ advocacy is to find the most tragic problems from complaints coming into constituency offices, and use those to ambush the government. A popular choice is an elderly couple who have to be separated because their medical needs are too different to keep them in the same facility. TV news loves that one. People cry on camera and denounce politicians for being heartless, as if the health minister stayed up late plotting how to break their granny’s heart. Maybe this seniors’ advocate wasn’t such a bad idea after all. – Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Vavenby water meters would not be extra charge Editor, The Times:

Further to my letter of March 5, 2015 in the paper (“Director gives update on Vavenby water system"), I have been speaking to community members and there seems to be a misconception about the water meters. Some community

members think that when water meters are installed they will have to pay the monthly fee we now pay plus a fee for the water meters. In fact, if and when water meters are installed the monthly rate we now pay will disappear. You will only pay for the metered amount of usage.

I hope this put your minds at rest and if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me at (250)676-9519 or (250)674-7049 or at my email jnschaffer@ hotmail.com.

Carol Schaffer, director TNRD Area A (Wells Gray Country)

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Question of the Week

Do you think speed bumps should be placed on some local streets?

Ian Eakins:

Yes, people drive too fast in residential areas. In front of Dutch Lake beach is crazy in summertime.

Carrie Cameron: If an neighborhood has lots of kids, I think it probably would be a good idea.

Darren Ludbrook:

I am in favor of people slowing down in residential areas and speed bumps may be a help.

Larry Reiter:

Yes, for some places in Clearwater. Some people drive way too fast.

Bruce Tourand:

Yes. Maybe they'll slow people down and give them a different perspective on driving.

Electromagnetic fields are the new smoking Editor, The Times:

I remember when I was one of the lone “nuts” who was against smoking; I was branded "anti-social' because I didn't allow smoking in my home and because I would (subtly) move away from a smoker who lit up beside me while I was eating. I hope that Dr. Martin Blank’s book, “Overpowered”, will be widely read. An expert on the health-related effects of EMF (electromagnetic fields), he unveils many inconvenient truths. Did you know: • that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in a draft report (1990) on the biological effects of EMF, recommended that EMF be designated as “probable human carcinogens”;

• that subsequent to this EPA draft report, $350,000 was cut from the EPA’s budget, and by 1996, due to “budget uncertainties” the report was never issued; • that the RF/microwave bio-effects bibliography cites over 6,000 studies on the biological effects of exposure to EMF; • that the wireless technology research program (a team of 200 scientific experts) found indications that radiation from mobile phones had caused irreparable DNA damage in cells; • that subsequent to the WTR findings, the scientist that led the study was defunded and attempts were made to discredit him and the six years of research; • that a major electronic manufacturer altered the language of another of

its researchers, to express doubt as to the results (which had corroborated the WTR findings); • that the 1996 Telecommunications Act banned any restrictions on placement of cell towers due to health concerns; • that because of virtually no government funding for EMF research, private industry funds the studies, with bias towards those with results favouring the industry; • that the scientist (sponsored by the Office of Naval Research) who demonstrated blood-barrier damage from EMF exposure was directed by the ONR not to publish further or he would lose his funding; and • that research into microwave cataracts of the eye was discontinued due to the ces-

sation of all military funding. All these facts are substantiated in the bibliography of Dr. Blank’s book. We owe it to ourselves to become informed about EMF; to seek out independent studies before Serious Issues require accepting the Serious Lawyers industry-funded • ICBC Claims propaganda; and to find safer • Family Law ways to use the • Real Estate ubiquitous wireless technology.

Petrina Gregson Upper Clearwater, B.C.

More funding for classrooms and teaching, not for administration Peter Fassbender, Minister of Education VICTORIA – British Columbia has one of the best education systems in the world – our students consistently rank near the top in international assessments. It is also a wellfunded system. Budget 2015 continues to deliver significant dollars to classrooms with an increase of $576 million over the next three years. We're investing an additional 33per cent for class composition through the Learning Improvement Fund and we are fully funding the new, negotiated agreement with teachers – the longest in B.C. history. Total education funding will top $5 billion next year – that's $1.2 billion more than in 2001. This is a substantial increase at a time when student

enrolment declined by about 75,000 students over that same period. We're targeting more money for student instruction because we know parents want more teachers and classroom supports, not more administration. They want more of their tax dollars to deepen student learning, not duplicate payroll functions. That's why government is also challenging school boards to find administrative savings of $29 million this coming year and $25 million the year after. We have to bend the administrative cost curve. We have to do this because, while we're putting more into the system, in spite of declining student enrolment, school districts are spending more money on administration than ever before. Without school districts finding efficiencies administra-

tive costs would rise to almost 7 per cent per cent of their budgets by 2019. These costs can come down and should come down. All we're asking school districts to do is to find administrative savings to reflect the percentage they were spending 10 years ago – about 6 per cent. At the end of the day, government is looking for school districts to save 0.5 per cent of total spending this coming year, rising to 1per cent in the year after. This is reasonable, it's achievable and, to keep education funding sustainable and

targeted to classrooms, it's the right thing to do. For the past few years, we've been working with school districts to find administrative savings and we will continue to do that because the results speak for themselves. One district saved $300,000 annually by moving internal professional workshops and seminars to days outside of school session, thereby limiting temporary teacher call outs. Another district converted board meeting processes to a paperless model and saved about $18,000.

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In brief, the letter tells you to amalgamate or nothing," secretarytreasurer J. Allan Smith told School District 26 trustees. The letter was in response to a meeting by the Barriere and Birch Island school boards concerning possible cooperation in jointly presenting secondary school programs.

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poration would mean to Clearwater to a meeting of the Clearwater Business Association. A raft race on the North Thompson was scheduled again, and two Kamloops JayCees were in Clearwater to explain plans. Bob Cochlan presented Judge Reg Small with a retirement gift to mark his years of community service.

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RCMP called out the Clearwater Fire Department's pumper and Blackpool Fire Department's tanker to assist at a motor vehicle accident seven miles north of Little Fort. Firefighters spent over eight hours putting out a trailer load of hay that was on fire. A 21-year-old White Rock man was killed in the accident. Mt. Olie Lions raised $1,800 in their

HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME annual Snowarama.

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The first annual Wells Gray Loppet ski marathon attracted 138 entrants. Overall winner was Louis Helbig of Williams Lake, who skied the 32 km course in 1:29:21.

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A motion by School District 26 trustee Ed Shook to temporarily roll back board members' honoraria was rejected by the school board. There was a public outcry after trustees had voted to

double their base rate from $5,000 per year to $10,000. A model of a proposed heritage village was shown to a group of people interested in promoting the idea. Committee members Frank Ritcey and George Marcyniuk were to meet with Slocan president Ike Barber to discuss purchase of the former planer mill site next to the North Thompson River in Clearwater.

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Kamloops MLA Cathy McGregor advised people to keep up the pressure until improvements were made at Pig Corner on Highway 5 south of Little Fort. The Highways department had recommended the project be put on the following year's capital plan. Up to 40 local music students – 15 from Dutch Lake Elementary and 25 from Clearwater Secondary – were to take part in an attempt to break the Guinness record for the world's largest orchestra. They were to join 15,000 other student musicians at a Vancouver concert.

YEARS AGO: Controversy arose

over the possible closure of the Birch Island Bridge while a new one was being built. MLA Kevin Krueger laid fears to rest when he announced, "I can now confirm that we will build the new bridge parallel to the existing one, so the existing bridge can stay open to passenger vehicle traffic during construction." Hettie Buck-Phillips was introduced as the new tourism marketing coordinator for Blue River. She was touted as a woman with deep roots in the valley who would bring extensive experience and training in marketing, journalism and special events. Clearwater SnoDrifters accepted a certificate for being the best snowmobile club in the province from BC Snowmobile Federation. Long-time member Bob Slingsby won the charity recognition award. In other sports, the Firehawks took first place in a Peewee hockey home tournament. Showcased for their achievements in their respective sports, Clearwater's Brett Turcotte and Alan Schmidt were highlighted for CSRA national sno-cross and professional motorcycle road racing, respectively.

YEARS AGO: Volunteers helped clean the ice at the Sportsplex after the Zamboni broke down during the Peewee provincials. There were no complaints heard and, in fact, those from larger centers were

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impressed by how a small town could come together in an emergency, said facilities manager Roger Mayer. Improving markets and a new four-year agreement with the company meant CanforVavenby could be the next sawmill to reopen, said Steelworkers spokesperson Warren Oja. The price of lumber had stabilized at above $250, with predictions that it would spike to over $300 or $315. Ryan Papp of Clearwater Soap Works sent a large shipment of natural soap to a customer. The company had produced over 10,000 bars during the previous few months. Clearwater RCMP seized over 2,400 marijuana plants from a property near Pye Road. A jury-rigged electrical system led to concerns that the operation could have caused a forest fire. East Blackpool resident Steve Mullen took first place in the 200-mile 12-dog race at the Caledonia Classic at Fort St. James. His daughter Brandi placed fourth in the 10-mile 10-dog event. A rink made up of Leslie Downs as skip, Shelly Graffunder as third, Danielle Downs as second and Cheryl Carter as lead won the A event at the 51st annual 100 Mile House Women's Bonspiel.

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District of Clearwater was looking at wood heat for the former Dutch Lake School. A study indicated that payback time would be three to five years (with grants), said councillor Merlin Blackwell. Jeff Lamond was reelected as president of Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce. Others on the executive were vice-president Ron Plamondon, treasurer Joanne Ovenden, secretary Goldie Krawec, and directors Steve Planeta, Cheryl Thomas, Kevin Kershaw and Rhys Williams. There had been no Citizen of the Year banquet in 2013 because directors found themselves too busy, Lamond said.

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Jill Hayward – North Thompson Star/Journal Long term resources for long term solutions can best describe what a community foundation can do. There are currently 191 community foundations across Canada, with combined assets of more than $3.8 billion, and serving 82 per cent of Canada’s population. In 2013 community foundations granted out more than $158 million to Canadian communities. “We are a part of this large Canadian movement and work to support healthy people, healthy land and healthy communities in the North Thompson Valley,” says Cheryl Thomas, chair of the North Thompson Communities Foundation (NTCF). “Here in the North Thompson Valley we began when Weyerhaeuser closed its operations in Vavenby,” continued Thomas. “Their small fund of $50,000 was turned into $100,000 as a ‘matching funds’ opportunity when the Vancouver Foundation made this possible. “Matching funding has been very important for our Foundation. With the ability to do this we’ve set up the Donnie Nicholson Memorial Trades Bursary, and also generated enough funds to really start granting from the NTCF Arts Endowment in 2014. “We at the Foundation would like to think of endowments as ‘forever funds’. We only spend the interest earned. No one receives a pay cheque except the bookkeeper.” “At the NTCF we realize that it’s not about us,” says Thomas. “Our work is offering support to groups of individuals who see the value in long term investment of time and energy around our children, our fields, lakes and forests; all so that we can have a myriad of healthy animals, fish and wildlife experiences for our children’s children. We’ve heard the term “nature deficit disorder” and therefore look to supporting community projects that support the health of the entire valley.” We asked the chair what messages the NTCF would like to get out to the public at this time? 1. The NTCF has so far granted over $50,000 to support local initiatives to help build healthy people in healthy communities within the North Thompson Valley. 2. The NTCF supports using a holistic approach in focusing on healthy people, healthy land and healthy communities. 3. NTCF grants funds to a broad range of local not-forprofits; providing assistance to a wide range of initiatives helping to build strong and resilient places to live, work and play. Thomas says one of the prime messages they would like to get out is the creation of the Smart and Caring Fund. “For our 10th anniversary we created a Smart and Caring Fund in support of His Excellency David Johnston, Governor

(L-r) North Thompson Communities Foundation representatives Cheryl Thomas and Barry Banford accept a $5,050 cheque in May of 2014 to start the Donnie Nicholson Memorial Trades Bursary Fund from Nicholson’s mom, Jo-Ann Kivari, representing family and friends who helped raise the money. The Foundation then matched the money, bringing the total to $10,100. Photo submitted

Outstanding arrest warrant Clearwater RCMP was advised by the Valemount RCMP Detachment that a male residing in our detachment area had an outBaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 PM Page 1 standing warrant3:44 for domestic assault out of General of Canada, when he invited all Canadians to join Valemount. in “...imagining our country as it could be, a smart and carThe suspect male was located by police, ing nation, where all Canadians can succeed, contribute, and BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 3:44 Justice PM Page arrested and a judicial of the1 Peace develop their talents to their fullest potential.” hearing was conducted. The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of The male was then released on numerous British Columbia, supports him in this vision. conditions with an upcoming court appearance. “We’ve supported projects like the Granny/Grandpa connection box, where trained volunteers don puppets on their hands to tell First Nations stories; thus preserving the stories and ‘life-lessons’ from past generations and sharing these pearls of wisdom with the little ones,” Thomas said. “The Smart and Caring Fund is also designed to meet future needs and wants within the valley. This fund will be available to help facilitate ideas that we don’t even Insert “Effective date of the promotion” know about today.” If you would like to learn more about the North Thompson Communities Foundation go to: www.ntcommunitiesfoundation. com, or call Cheryl Thomas at 250-674-3260, or NTCF grant chair Hazel Wadlegger at 250Top quality dog and cat Food 674-3774. BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang

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MP Cathy McLeod announces support for seniors in Clearwater Submitted Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo recently announced $26,911 in funding for Clearwater communitybased projects that are led or inspired by seniors. The projects include: • Wells Gray Seniors Society received $24,000 for its Networking with Seniors and the Community program. Seniors involved with the organization will network in the community and hold monthly luncheons to include isolated and newcomer seniors and provide details about senior activities in the community. • Royal Canadian Legion Vavenby and District Branch received $2,911 to replace tables to allow seniors to continue to play crib, darts and have social dinners.

“Our government recognized the valuable contribution seniors have made to our society and the economy. By supporting New Horizons for Seniors Program projects, we are acting to ensure that seniors maintain a good quality of life and continue to be active members of our community,” said McLeod. MP Cathy McLeod (l) announces nearly $27,000 in funding to benefit local seniors during a seniors luncheon held March 3 in the Elks Hall. Pictured are (l-r) McLeod, Mayor John Harwood, Wells Gray Seniors Society representatives Eileen Sedgwick, Sandra Holmes and Evelyn Warner, and Legion representative Joe Short. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Video series highlights role of nurse practitioners Kelowna Capital News Recognizing the vital role nurse practitioners play in supporting the health needs of patients, Interior Health and UBCO's School of Nursing have joined together over the last 18 months to conduct research aimed at improving the ways nurse practitioners are utilized in our health care system. “Nurse practitioners are a highly important part of care teams across the province that are helping to focus on delivering patient-centred care,” said B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake. “Partnerships like the one between the University of British Columbia and Interior Health are bringing attention to the great work done by these health professionals.” The study sparked from a 2012 conversation at the Interior Health Rural Health Services Research Conference. Conference

participants began discussing how they could use research as a means of supporting collaboration between NPs and Interior Health, particularly in primary care. The research included a detailed literature review, interviews and full-day stakeholder workshops and resulted in a number of recommendations to clarify the role of NPs and promote their integration within the health-care system. “The results of our research led us to developing a series of three informational videos about NPs, how they work within the health-care team and the impact they have on the health-care system,” said Donna Mendel, regional practice leader for IH’s Professional Practice Office. The NP videos can be used to raise awareness and increase understanding for patients, families, health-care providers, physicians and administrators of the

role of the NP. “We are thrilled with the outcome of this research study,” said Nelly Oelke, assistant professor for the School of Nursing at UBCO. “It has prompted discussions and action in NP integration, strengthened partnerships between researchers and decision-makers and will provide the foundation for future research.” Nurse practitioners work in partnership with physicians and other health care professionals to provide quality care to people of all ages, families, groups and communities. NPs are registered nurses with additional education at the Master’s level and are qualified to diagnose and treat illnesses, order tests, prescribe medications, manage, monitor and review chronic health conditions. Within Interior Health, there are currently 40 NPs working in a variety of settings including: caring for the elderly in residen-

As RIH trauma room opens, health minister vows new hospital tower will rise by 2020 Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week Terry Lake expects to see a surgical tower built at Royal Inland Hospital by 2020. On Friday, Feb. 27, Lake, the province’s minister of health, told a group assembled at the hospital for the official opening of a renovated trauma room that the government is committed to the second phase of expansion. The first phase — an $80-million clinical-services building and parkade — is now under construction at the north side of the hospital, at Columbia Street and Third Avenue. When both phases are complete, Lake said, the government will have committed $400 million to expanding and

improving the hospital. Lake said the concept drawings have been done for the tower and he expects the business plan to be sent to his ministry by the end of 2016. “Once that’s done, we can go to RFP [request for proposal] almost immediately,” Lake said, noting he expects once a builder is chosen, the work will be done by 2020. The two buildings were identified in the hospital’s master-site plan in 2011 as being immediate needs to reduce congestion and wait lists for operations. The renovated trauma room in the emergency department is part of the work being done to ensure the hospital provides the best care, Lake told the gathering.

The renovation, which cost about $437,000, including installation of ceilingmounted equipment modules that operate like booms, able to be moved easily without impacting the medical staff’s access to the patient. Two ultrasound machines and a pair of intubation and airway-management machines can be mounted as needed on the booms. Dr. Anders Ganstal, the hospital’s medical director of the ER, said he has worked in many hospitals and has not seen a trauma room as well-equipped as the one that will begin to be used by the end of next week at RIH. There is still some work to be done to get it prepared for what Ganstal said will be daily use caring for critically ill patients.

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Giving advice to seniors Public health nurse Crystal Wadlegger gives a presentation on how to fill out the My Voice advanced care planning guide on March 3. The Ministry of Health developed the guide to help family, friends and healthcare providers know people's wishes about health care decisions, living wills, power of attorney, and so on. The presentation was part of a series of seniors' luncheons hosted by District of Clearwater and organized by Linda Selbee. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Clearwater versus Clearwater Members of Clearwater Bantam/Mix team (dark blue) take on Clearwater Peewee Warriors during a Peewee hockey tournament at the Sportsplex last weekend. Pictured are (l-r) #30 Tristan Blackmore, #6 Claire Meyer, #16 Ryan Green, #26 Alex Lamash, #9 John Meyer and #3 Parker Collins. The Peewee Warriors placed second in the tournament. They tied Kamloops 6-6 their first game, lost to 100 mile 3-2 in their second, won against Clearwater mixed 4-1 in the third game then lost to 100 Mile 6 — 4 in the final. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Clearwater Bantam/Mix team member #5 Dorian McGill (l) battles for the puck with Clearwater Peewee Warrior #3 Parker Collins during a tournament last weekend. Photo by Keith McNeill

All of angling licence revenue to benefit anglers Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA – As of April 1, 100 per cent of revenue generated from fishing licences will directly benefit anglers under an agreement announced Monday between the Province and the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Under the agreement the total amount to be transferred to the society for 2015-16 will be approximately $10 million, an increase of about $3 million annually over what the society currently receives. "The 12-year track record of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC has been exemplary,” said Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. “Their excellence in service delivery, innovation, partnership building and operational efficiencies will only be enhanced by this increased support." Previously the society's activities were focused primarily on stocking of smaller lakes. The additional funding will allow the society to work with provincial biologists to improve angling opportunities in small lakes, large lakes and rivers. This includes angler access improvements, stock assessment to

help inform management decisions, and resources to enhance capacity for compliance monitoring and enforcement on both stocked and wild waterbodies. Surcharges on licences for the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund will not be affected by the new arrangement. The fund will continue to receive 100 per cent of the licence surcharge dedicated to habitat conservation under the new arrangement. In 2003, the Province signed a 30-year contract with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC to be a non-profit delivery partner with a mandate to conserve and enhance freshwater fishing opportunities in B.C. The agreement is now amended to reflect the additional revenue that will be directed to the society. The society is now recognized as one of the most progressive and accomplished fisheries management organizations in North America generating economic benefits and providing world-class angling opportunities. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC stocks about 800 waterbodies with over eight million trout, char and kokanee produced from the five provincial fish hatcheries (including Clearwater) operated by the society for that purpose.

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New campaign aims to end silence on domestic violence Ministry of Children and Family Development

SURREY – Domestic violence is an issue that affects everyone, yet talking about it is tough. A new radio and social media campaign #SaySomething – aims to end the silence by encouraging all British Columbians to speak up and learn how they can safely help. "Domestic violence is too often an unspoken evil. We may sense that something's wrong, but we don't think it's any of our business so we don't speak up when we should,” said Stephanie Cadieux, Minister of Children and Family Development. “This campaign provides easy access to information on safe ways to bring up tough topics and work together to end domestic violence. Please say something and help make B.C. a safer place." In 2013, there were 12,359 police-reported victims of domestic violence, though research suggests this may represent less than 25 per cent of the total number, as the majority of these crimes continue to go unreported. She may be your sister, your best friend, your neighbour or your co-worker. Knowing how and

when to speak up – not to mention how to make sure those experiencing abuse stay safe when you do so – can be a delicate balancing act. #SaySomething is a call to action that recognizes how silence can feed into the abusive attitudes and behaviours that enable domestic violence. The campaign seeks not only to raise awareness, but also to provide practical advice and strategies on how and when to safely seek help. The message – that we need to break the silence in order to stop the violence – will be spread through radio spots, multi-lingual promotional videos and online advertising across several social media platforms. A host website – www.saysomethingbc.ca/ provides information and an array of resources for victims, perpetrators, service providers and the bystanders who want to help. The #SaySomething campaign is intended to work in concert with existing awareness initiatives, such as Be More Than a Bystander, the Moose Hide campaign and B.C.'s Toughest Men. It builds on the momentum of B.C.'s Provincial Domestic Violence Plan, launched in February, 2014, and is one of the first steps in government's broader strategy for a Violence Free B.C.

B.C. moves to restrict e-cigarettes By Tom Fletcher, Black Press The B.C. government is tightening its regulations to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors and use of the smoking substitute in workplaces, restaurants and other indoor public spaces. Health Minister Terry Lake said changes he introduced in the B.C. legislature Thursday will treat the battery-powered devices like tobacco products, meaning they may not be displayed in stores or used in enclosed spaces where others are present. That will include private vehicles with children inside. Lake said he expects the new regulations to be in effect within a year, after consulting with the industry and giving sellers time to adjust to the new rules. "This doesn't ban e-cigarettes," Lake said. "This means that children are protected from the sale and from being exposed to e-cigarettes, and those who don't want to be subjected to the vapours from e-cigarettes are protected as well.

B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake Black Press file photo

"Essentially the same conditions that now apply to tobacco will apply to e-cigarettes, so in public places, indoor workplaces, school grounds and now health authorities as well." Lake said e-cigarettes may have potential as a quit-smoking aid, but they are currently unregulated and the liquid used in them may contain nicotine or other chemicals with health risks. The federal government has banned the sale of so-called "e-juice" containing nicotine, but it remains legal in the U.S. and Health Canada has received numerous reports that it is sold north of the border as well. NDP health critic Judy Darcy said she supports the restriction on e-cigarettes,

but the lack of measures to prohibit flavoured tobacco products is "a gaping hole" in the government's bill. Lake said he has been assured by federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose that federal regulations are in the works to deal with flavoured tobacco. "When you're talking about the manufacture of cigars and cigarettes, it's better

to do that at a federal level, because obviously they're not made in each individual province," Lake said.

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Music video to help Angila Wilson's children Keith McNeill A Clearwater man hopes to produce a music video of a song he has written in order to raise funds for the children of Angila Wilson. The song, which is titled, “An Ode to Angila Wilson,” is about the thought processes behind domestic violence and takes the theme, “Don't defend your enemies,” says Randy Hedlund. Hedlund is a Clearwater-based real estate agent and is possibly best known as the parade master at the local Remembrance Day ceremonies. He also writes his own songs and occasionally performs them at community events. Angila Wilson was a Clearwater mother of three small children who was killed last spring. Her common-law husband, Iain Scott, has been charged with her murder. Wilson's death got him thinking about how people sometimes get caught in the trap of blaming themselves when someone else is abusing them, said Hedlund. He wrote a song to express what he was thinking, some friends helped him produce a demo tape, and now he wants to use the song in music video to raise money for Wilson's three children. The exact cost of the video has yet to be determined, he said, but they are thinking in terms of about $50,000. Once the video is produced, the goal then would be to raise $75,000 – or $25,000 for each of the children.

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Any amount raised over the $75,000 target would go to projects to combat domestic violence, either through North Thompson Communities Foundation or Yellowhead Community Services Society. Arrangements are being made for YCS to issue receipts to those who donate, and a crowd-funding page is being set up. Richard Stroh will produce and direct the video. Local musicians who have agreed to take part include Doug Fenwick, Andy Lees and Gerda Faber.

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Doris Laner puts on retrospective show Times Staff Upper Clearwater artist Doris Laner is well known for her paintings of Wells Gray Park and area. However, she was already an accomplished artist before she came to this area. “A Portrait Retrospective” is a show of her earlier works being put on until March 28 at the North Thompson Art Council's gallery in Dutch Lake Community Center. The gallery is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This exhibition represents the time in Doris’s life where, as she puts it, she “... made a conscious intent to pursue a life of artistic development.” Portraits dominated her early works; Ms. Laner found them fascinating throughout high school. It was these early years that would lay the groundwork, a beginning, for an early

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obsession, a time when she couldn’t imagine painting anything else. The earliest painting in this exhibit, spanning almost 40 years ago, was done when she was enrolled in the arts education program at UBC. Ms. Laner proclaims this as a “time of exciting exploration”, where those three years proved to be highly influential to her career as a painter. Her path was crossed by a wonderful collection of people, from incredible instructors to her fellow students, each shaping, aiding or inspiring her in some

way, towards her success. One instructor in particular stood out to Ms. Laner, her mentor Jack Darcus – he is portrayed in one of the portraits on display. Upon completing her program at UBC she transferred to the Vancouver School of Art (now called Emily Carr University of Art + Design) for two years. Here she encountered a whole new world of influence and perspective. Ms. Laner brought with her this early influence and the style of painting when she moved to Clearwater in 1979. Doris relays that her style is far more expressionist now, “... worlds apart from my beginnings … as if they were done several lifetimes ago.” What they do hold true, however, is Doris’s youthful enthusiasm and curiosity. It is easy to see how important shape was to her compositions. Now she

continues, “The spaces around the figure and the shapes of forms and shadows are given importance to the work I do now.” In speaking of a couple of select pieces in the exhibit, Ms. Laner explained, “Portraits are moments in time as well as images of a particular person, like my portrait of Diane and Pen.” Some may cringe at seeing a mother smoking near her child, but this was before the hazards of second hand smoke were known. Rest assured we were outdoors during the painting session.” Ms. Laner’s hope is that this collection of early work opens the door of insight to how support and positive influence can inspire a lifelong exploration into creative expression. Doris offers a long warm smile and says, “I am grateful for it all and couldn’t imagine a more fulfilling life.”

A portrait of a man standing next to an ice machine is just one of several early works by Doris Laner featured in an art show on now at Dutch Lake Community Centre. Photo submitted

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HEALTH & HEALING • AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-5870026 anytime • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373. • Connections Healing Rooms - Wed. 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com. • Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church 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 field. Everyone welcome! • Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878. • Youth Group: ages 12-18, Sat. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Community Center, 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 field, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult SENIORS • 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.

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District of Clearwater Expression of Interest

Community Recreation Healthy Living “Instructor” or “Program Facilitator” The District of Clearwater is calling for an Expression of Interest for the positions of “Instructor” and/or “Program Facilitator” within the Community Recreation Healthy Living Program. We are in a dynamic and exciting time of growth in our community, bringing an opportunity for a progressive, results-oriented person to provide services as an instructor or program facilitator for our Community Recreation Healthy Living Program. If you are a highly motivated, community oriented person who enjoys working with people and you are certified to train or teach a program in the areas of health, fitness and recreation, this would be for you. The Community Recreation Healthy Living Program is also seeking persons interested in becoming certified or trained to instruct programs. For more information you are welcome to contact Eleanor Collins, Community Recreation Healthy Living Coordinator at 250-674-2257. The District of Clearwater will be accepting submissions of “Expression of Interest” until NOON on March 13th, 2015. Please mark your submission as: CONFIDENTIAL: Community Recreation Healthy Living “Instructor” or “Program Facilitator” Attention: Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Officer by either dropping it off at 209 Dutch Lake Road, or mailing to Box 157, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0. For more details please contact Leslie Groulx, at 250-674-2257.

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

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Director of Finance ADVENTURE STARTS HERE! The District is currently recruiting a Director of Finance to join their management team. The individual must be enthusiastic and highly motivated, excelling in municipal accounting with the ability to work in a challenging, fast paced office environment. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the statutory duties of financial officer as outlined in the Community Charter. The Director will provide support to the management team in strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting and monitoring, risk management, and information technology. As our financial leader you will help to guide the community through times of transition and provide strategic advice through the CAO and Council. You will maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, businesses, regional and neighbouring local governments, and other agencies and organizations. You have demonstrable knowledge of and progressive experience in budget management, financial planning, and accounting. A professional accounting designation (CPA) is required, supplemented by a minimum of five years of senior municipal or related accounting/financial and management experience. A solid working knowledge of local government and legislative financial management policies and standards, and municipal finance software (such as MAIS) is required, with excellent communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills. The District offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, a supportive work environment and supports continued career and professional development. Qualified applicants are invited to send their resumes including references and covering letter by 4:00 p.m. on March 20th, 2015 to: Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Officer, District of Clearwater Box 157, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0, Fax: 250-674-2173, Email: lgroulx@docbc.ca

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Barriere: large 1 bdrm apartment in quiet neighbourhood.750sqft. $615/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231

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

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

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Mobile Homes & Pads Barriere: Newer mobile home on private lot downtown. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Includes appl. w/d, cable tv, util (heat, etc.). NS, pets on approval. $900/mo. 250-672-9676.

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Barriere: 2bdrm house w/wood & elect. heat. Suitable for 1-2 adults. No Parties, N/S N/drugs, pets neg. $700/mnth + DD ref. req. 250-672-9645

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

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

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If you are a highly motivated individual with excellent record keeping skills, would enjoy co-ordinating programming for the betterment of the senior’s population in Clearwater and area, are able to connect with seniors and work effectively within a team or on your own, this rewarding contract will be for you. The program goal is to develop a network of seniors and provide a wider variety of opportunities and experiences for all seniors living in Clearwater and the surrounding area. This contract is for 20 hours a month for a year beginning on March 23, 2015. Expressions of Interest for this contract will be received by 4:00 pm Thursday, March 19, 2015. Along with your Expression of Interest please submit a portfolio outlining your experience with working with seniors and with coordinating events. Please mark your submission as: CONFIDENTIAL: “Seniors Networking With Seniors and the Community” MAIL TO: Wells Gray Country Senior Society 209 Dutch Lake Road Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N1

Clearwater: 4 bdrm, office, 3.5 bath on Park Dr, w/bsmt, dbl garage, geothermal heat, a/c, NS, NP, $1800/mo + util, $900 dd. Ph. 250-674-0262 Clearwater: Modern factory 2-bdrm home, fridge, range, w/d, central air, carport. $750/mo Site #7 Thompson Crossing. View 250-587-6151 Vavenby: Nice clean 3bdrm house w/bsmt, carport, & storage sheds on half acre, w/river view. F/S, W/D, $850/mo, $450/dd Call 250-674-0002

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Minimum wage formula coming soon By Tom Fletcher, Black Press Premier Christy Clark has ruled out increasing B.C.'s minimum wage to $15 an hour, but she says there will be a formula announced soon for increases to keep pace with the cost of living. After meetings between cabinet ministers and B.C. Federation of Labour executives this week, Clark said work is underway to extend the series of increases that brought the minimum wage up to its current rate of $10.25 an hour after a decade with no increase. She said the system has to protect small and medium-sized businesses from big jumps. "They know that it's going to go up, but they want to know that it's going to go up in a predictable way so they can plan for it," Clark said.

B.C. Fed president Irene Lanzinger said it's big businesses like fast food chains that offer many of the minimum wage jobs. Of the 120,000 people in B.C. making minimum wage, nearly half are over 25 years old, 63 per cent are women and about 10,000 are aged 55 and older, she said. Labour leaders were more encouraged after their call for a minimum 25 per cent of jobs for apprentices on publicly funded construction projects. Lee Loftus, president of the B.C. Building Trades, said unionized contractors have the 25 per cent rule in their collective agreements and fund apprenticeship training. But with the majority of construction now done by non-union companies, there

are no quotas for apprentice positions. Clark said BC Hydro has adopted the 25 per cent standard for the Site C dam project, but other large public infrastructure projects include federal funds. Ottawa wants apprenticeships to be voluntary for those projects, but Clark said she supports the idea in principle. "If we're spending this money on public projects anyway, we should be investing in apprenticeships and getting people up the ladder so they can earn more money and go and work in what we know is going to be a huge industry, in liquefied natural gas," Clark said. Lanzinger said the B.C. Fed has received little response from the government on its other long-standing issue, the lack of

B.C. Federation of Labour president Irene Lanzinger (right) chairs a meeting of B.C. union leaders at the B.C. legislature, including B.C. Building Trades president Lee Loftus (left). Black Press photo

union successorship rights in health care. A change in contractors triggered layoff notices to 240 Hospital Employees' Union members this week at Laurel Place, a Surrey long-term

care facility. A contract change for Vancouver Coastal Health cleaning staff has triggered layoff of 935 staff effective this summer. Lanzinger said the

B.C. government's 2002 exemption of public employers and publicly subsidized private employers from union successorship provisions in the Labour Code has resulted in many con-

Fraser Institute report too simple Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week The superintendent of the Kamloops-Thompson school district agrees with a Fraser Institute report on education — but only on one point. Karl deBruijn said the think-tank’s report, Education Spending in Canada: What’s Actually Happening?, is correct when its authors say it costs more now per pupil to teach a student than it did in 2002. “With every one of these reports the Fraser Institute puts out, there is some truth to it, but they bend it to suit a purpose,” deBruijn said. In the case of the 47-page report that compares an increasing educational cost with a decreasing enrolment across the country, deBruijn said, the authors neglect to account for basic economic realities that can’t be changed. “Just because we’ve had a decreasing enrolment doesn’t always mean costs can decrease,” he said. “If the school bus is now just halffull, we still have to run it. If a classroom is now half-full, we still have to heat it.” Inflation has also had a major impact, deBruijn said. “I can remember, 20 years ago, up at McQueen Lake [the

district’s environmental education centre], a case of toilet paper cost about 46 cents. Now, it’s $30.” David Komljenovic, president of the KamloopsThompson Teachers’ Association, agreed with deBruijn, arguing the report doesn’t take into consideration the rising costs to the school board. Eighty-five per cent of School District 73’s budget is wages and salaries, another financial statement line item that has continued to increase. The cost of a school-district employees’ medical services plan premium has also risen each year. Other basic costs have continued to increase. In 2013, for example, the provincial government announced BC Hydro rates would increase 28 per cent between 2014 and 2019. The average cost of one textbook at the secondary level is more than $100, deBruijn said. Komljenovic added education is more student-centred now, “more personalized,” a result of the greater needs of students. Technological changes in the way education is delivered have also brought their own costs. DeBruijn said one of the few

technological devices that has seen a cost decrease is the basic desktop computer that, when they were first entering classrooms, were shared by students. Now, he said, “you need a computer device of some kind for every child.” Deani Van Pelt, one of the study’s authors, said the analysis was not done to provide data “meant to be used to compare across provinces,” but to “accurately reflect growth in education spending within each province.” The data was derived from Statistics Canada reports. Researchers found nominal spending in public schools in the country grew by 53.1 per cent in the decade beginning with the 2001-2002 school year. During that time, only Alberta saw an increase in enrolment. B.C. remained at the bottom when the percentage increase of per-pupil spending during the decade was determined — spending $5,041 on average for each student in 2001/2002, an amount increasing to $6,289 in 2011/2012, a 24.7 per cent increase. Alberta was ranked at the top of that analysis, increasing its per-pupil spending during the decade 92.4 per cent, rising to $7,798 from $4,054.

tract changes with workers laid off and rehired. The practice is designed to drive down wages and benefits for employees making little more than minimum wages, she said.

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