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Record breaking temperatures throughout the region last Sunday didn’t stop area residents from turning up for the Legion’s community barbecue at Fadear Park in Barriere. The free barbecue was courtesy of the local Royal Canadian Legion – all a part of Legion Week celebrations. The event also partnered with the Barriere RCMP Bike Rodeo which saw 47 youngsters participating (more on the rodeo in next week’s issue). Pictured is Legion president Al Fortin cooking up the burgers while attendees enjoy the food and soak up the almost 40° temperature. Find more photos on page 19.
North Thompson towns get provincial grants ..... page 2
Report discourages stand-alone hospice house for the NT Valley ..... page 8
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Campfires are now banned
New daycare to open in Barriere ..... page 8
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Legion holds Candlelight Ceremony ..... page 10
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KAMLOOPS - Effective at noon on Friday, July 3, 2015, all open fires - including campfires - will be prohibited throughout the entire Kamloops Fire Centre. This prohibition will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified. This step is being taken to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. A map of the area covered by this open burning prohibition and campfire ban is available online at: http://bit.ly/1sfqVr9 The fire danger rating is currently “high” throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, with some areas rated “extreme”. With the current trend of warm and dry weather, wildfires in the region have displayed aggressive behaviour and have required additional firefighting resources.
Human-caused wildfires can divert critical resources and crews from responding to naturally occurring wildfires. In addition to campfires, this prohibition applies to open fires of any size, industrial burning, fireworks, tiki torches, sky lanterns and burning barrels. This prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating that uses briquettes, liquid fuel or gaseous fuel, so long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres. This burning prohibition covers all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws and is serviced by a fire department. The burning prohibi-
tion also applies to the District of Barriere. Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. To report a wildfire or an open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 or *5555 on a cellphone. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: www.bcwildfire.ca You can also follow the latest wildfire news: On Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/ BCForestFireInfo
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Fired drug researchers press for answers By Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark says an independent inquiry into the firing of eight health ministry contractors may be too long and costly, but the public deserves answers in the long-running controversy “in a very timely and cost-effective way.” The B.C. Liberal government has been on the defensive since the abrupt dismissal in 2012 of university researchers assessing drugs for eligibility under the province’s Pharmacare program. One fired contractor committed suicide, another is suing the government for wrongful dismissal and the remainder have been paid settlements and reinstated. An independent review by labour lawyer Marcia McNeil last year failed to determine who made key decisions and why. McNeil said restricted terms of her review and a lack of documents showing the sequence of decisions left her unable to determine accountability. The health ministry initially said a confidential database of B.C. patients who had taken various drugs had been misused, and some of the researchers appeared to have conflicts of interest. After Clark downplayed the suggestion of a public inquiry in Vancouver last week, NDP leader John Horgan said her actions indicate the government has something to hide. “We need to be able to compel testimony,” Horgan said. “We need to ensure that we’re protecting those public servants who might have something to say about this process.” The affected employees released an open letter to Health Minister Terry Lake this week, calling for an inquiry that covers the legal costs of everyone affected. They said the program to assess the safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs has saved B.C. more than $100 million over the past 20 years. Horgan said the opposition will continue its campaign for answers when the B.C. legislature convenes July 13 to consider a development agreement for a liquefied natural gas export facility at Prince Rupert.
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B.C. mining activity is starting to pick up By Tom Fletcher Black Press The Red Chris copper and gold mine in northwestern B.C. is ramping up production after overcoming protests, declining metal prices and three reviews of its tailings facility. Imperial Metals received its Mines Act permit for Red Chris June 19, after additional scrutiny of the open-pit mine’s construction in the wake of the August 2014 tailings dam breach at the company’s Mount Polley mine near Williams Lake. That breach triggered independent reviews of nearly 100 mine tailings ponds with permits across the province, looking for design or operational weaknesses that indicate risk. The Tahltan Nation commissioned its own assessment of Red Chris, located 18 km southeast of the Tahltan village of Iskut, before community members voted 87 per cent in favour of a benefits sharing agreement for the mine.
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The Red Chris mine near Iskut is moving to full operation on one of the world’s largest copper and gold deposits. Powered by BC Hydro’s new northwest transmission line, the project will truck ore concentrate to the bulk shipping terminal at Stewart near the Alaska border. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said mines like Red Chris can operate profitably even in the current low-price market for copper, if their processes are efficient. Imperial Metals conducted drill tests showing higher-grade copper and gold deposits deep below the surface ore body.
Imperial has applied for a permit to reopen Mount Polley, using an empty pit to hold tailings as work continues to repair the dam and remediate the washed-out creek below. Bennett said inspectors are expected to make a decision on that permit in July. Another mine expected to begin operation this summer is Brucejack, an underground gold mine 275 km northwest of Smithers. Underground mines produce less waste rock than open-pit operations,
and Brucejack’s owner Pretivm plan to return some of the rock underground as cemented paste. Another underground mine preparing for operation is Silvertip, an ore deposit near the Yukon border that was first identified in 1957. The province and the Kaska Dena First Nations signed an engagement agreement in 2012, determining a structure for resource permits for Silvertip and other projects covering millions of hectares on northern B.C.
North Thompson towns get provincial grants North Thompson Star/Journal Clearwater has received a Small Community grant of $281,448 and Barriere has got one of $278,278, according to a recent media release. “This funding is a significant boost for local governments to invest in programs and services that improve safety and quality of life,” Kamloops-North
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Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “The grants allow important local priorities to go ahead without burdening local taxpayers.” The money is part of $1,560,221 distributed in the Kamloops-North Thompson riding. In addition to the grants going to the two North Thompson municipalities, Kamloops has received $746,514 in traffic fine revenue, Sun Peaks has received a Small Community grant of $158,274, and Thompson-Nicola Regional District has received a Regional District grant of $95,707. Almost $75.2 million being invested into communities across B.C. to meet local needs including more policing, new equipment, increased community safety initiatives, infrastructure and service delivery priorities. This is the second of two annual payments. A payment of $40 million was made in March 2015.Since 2009, the Small Community, Regional District and Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing grants have provided more than $792 million in funding to support B.C. communities.
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Climate change warnings pushed for gas pumps
Pain at the pumps may now come with greenhouse gas guilt
By Jeff Nagel Black Press The pain drivers feel at the pump from high gas prices may soon also come with a jolt of shame for helping destroy the planet. A proposal gaining momentum with civic leaders in B.C. would see guilt-inducing climate change warning labels slapped on all gas pump handles. The non-profit group Our Horizon has been advancing the concept on the basis that warnings that graphically show the damage from climate change could nudge motorists to cut their emissions. It’s inspired by cigarette package warnings that are credited in the decline of smoking and the example warning labels circulated by the group are similar in design. “Warning: Use of this fuel product contributes to ocean acidification which puts much marine life at risk of extinction,” states one label that comes with images of thriving and dead coral. West Vancouver council will bring a resolution before the Union of B.C. Municipalities in September asking the province to make the pump labels a requirement province-wide. City of North Vancouver council voted to endorse the idea June 15 and it doesn’t want to wait for a provincial government decision. “We’re going to try to go it alone,” Mayor Darrell Mussatto said, adding North Vancouver still must investigate the legalities. “We think it’s the right thing to do.” Our Horizon B.C. campaigner Matt Hulse said he believes any municipality could make gas pump labeling a condition for gas stations in its local business licence bylaw. But West Vancouver Mayor Mike Smith, a longtime petroleum distributor in the region, said he doesn’t want to take the risk that a unilateral municipal requirement gets challenged in court. “I personally hate spending public money on legal fees,” he said, adding his city will wait
for provincial policy. Smith said he will vote in favour of his council’s resolution at UBCM. “It’s just a way of reminding the public that there’s a cost to be borne for using petroleum products,” Smith said. “Nobody’s advocating banning them. But you should be aware when you fill your car up that there’s an effect on the climate and on the environment of doing that.” He called the suggested labels innocuous and doesn’t believe the oil industry would object. No jurisdiction in Canada has yet made pump warning labels a requirement. Hulse said the labels would help make the routine act of filling up the tank a choice to be considered more carefully. “It places responsibility right in the palm of your hand,” Hulse said. If the concept takes off, he said, specific impact wording and imagery could be developed to tailor the labels to each area. “In the Lower Mainland it might be sea level rise, flooding, smog – any number of things – and it might be different in the Interior of B.C., where it might be forest fires and pine beetles,” Hulse said. “It might be ocean acidification in coastal areas such as Qualicum Beach, which has had a massive crash in its shellfish industry.” Richmond Coun. Harold Steves noted handle labels would only be seen by self-serve pump users and suggested larger labels for the pump display be designed that are visible at full-serve stations. SFU marketing professor Lindsay Meredith said the idea could influence fuel consumption, particularly among people already considering buying an electric car or choosing other transportation options to reduce their carbon footprint. “It’s a way of turning up the heat, no doubt about it,” Meredith said. “Does it get the hard core guy driving the Escalade or the Hummer? Probably not. Does it get a whole bunch of the younger crowd or the people who are on the margin? You bet your boots it does.”
Passing lane to increase safety on Hwy 5 North Thompson Star/Journal VALEMOUNT – Construction of a southbound passing lane on Highway 5 near Camp Creek has begun thanks to a $1.19 million investment from the B.C. government. A construction contract has been awarded to Borrow Enterprises Ltd. of Clearwater to perform the work. This project is part of government’s commitment to construct additional passing lanes between Kamloops and Tete Jaune Cache to promote safety and efficiency under B.C. on the
Move, the government’s 10-year transportation plan. “Highway 5 is a busy route that serves local residents as well as commercial and recreational traffic,” Prince GeorgeValemount MLA Shirley Bond said. “Improvements to this highway have been a priority and additional passing lanes will increase travel safety along this busy corridor. With work underway, drivers will need to demonstrate extra patience as crews undertake this important project.” “Highway 5 is an important trade corridor that contributes
to our local economy,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “This passing lane will help keep our people and goods moving safely and more smoothly.” Improving highway capacity and reliability are a priority of B.C. on the Move, a 10-year transportation plan that outlines critical investments and improvements throughout the province that will improve the daily lives of British Columbians. Follow the work of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at tranbc.ca.
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LIFE WITH PETS Trail Etiquette Summer is a great time to get out hiking or walking with your dog. In these warm temperatures, it is important to be very careful that you don’t overheat your dog as heat stress can cause severe medical issues and may even be fatal. Dark-colored dogs, long coated dogs and short-faced breeds are particularly susceptible to this condition. Avoid walking your dog in the heat of the day, even for short periods. Early mornings and late evenings are a much safer time to take your dog for some much needed summer exercise. Swimming is an excellent form of exercise that your dog can do and keep cool at the same time. It is also great exercise for those older dogs with arthritis as it proCompassionate PET CARE Close to home
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Water Sustainability Act for B.C. When it comes into force next year, British Columbia’s new Water Sustainability Act (WSA) will ensure our water is properly regulated, protected and conserved for future generations. It will do this by, among other things, regulating groundwater use for the first time, improving our understanding of water use and availability, and ensuring our streams and waterways remain healthy. And in times of drought, the new law allows government to step in to ensure water is first used to protect public health and safety. Many provisions have been built into the new WSA that enable us to deal with drought better, including critical environmental flow thresholds and the requirement for users to measure and report their water use. The WSA also protects access to water for essential household needs, followed in priority by critical environmental flows. Other rights and water use would be subsequent in priority based on their priority date. Various new tools will ensure a sustainable water source such as better protection for fish and aquatic environments, enhancing regulatory tools to respond to drought and scarcity and bringing in area based regulations to address local needs if required. Additional tools can also be applied to specific areas to respond to local pressures on water resources. Throughout the development of the WSA, we’ve reviewed how other jurisdictions manage their water, including dealing with drought. We are closely monitoring the situation in California to see if there are lessons to be learned for implementation of the WSA. That said, it is important to note that water supply conditions and water management systems in Western U.S. states are dramatically different to ours in B.C. To address this year’s low flow conditions, government will rely on existing regulatory tools and policies under the current Water Act and Fish Protection Act, and the Provincial Drought Response Plan. These existing tools provide a good foundation for managing water and include precedence of rights (first in time, first in right) and fish population protection orders. These tools will be maintained when the WSA comes into effect with enhancements. We are also in the process of updating our Drought Response Plan for this year. This plan, implemented by a multi-agency committee, offers a range of regulatory and non-regulatory tools to respond to droughts. Many communities in B.C. are prepared to deal with water supply shortages and low streamflow conditions with drought management plans and water conservation programs that are already in place. As well, staff from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations on Vancouver Island and in the Southern Interior are currently working with other agencies on regional drought response plans in anticipation of deteriorating conditions. Water conservation is everyone’s responsibility. The new Water Sustainability Act provides British Columbia with new, effective ways to manage drought. Mary Polak is the Minister of Environment for British Columbia
Canada: Invest in nurturing citizens To the editor; As I read about the funeral of Const. Daniel Woodall, I can’t help but take a long, hard look at Canada’s big social picture. It doesn’t take a genius to see that while we are supposedly balancing the budget, the health of our national community is suffering. More suspected criminals are being killed by police. More police are being killed by suspected criminals. More and more of our citizens are being incarcerated. And the rate of suicide in youth and children has climbed. When the children and youth of a society are killing themselves, that entire society needs help.
This country has to once again start investing in the nurturing of its citizens. Employment is hugely important but, along with getting everyone to work, we have to make sure young families and children at risk are made safe. Too many young families are struggling. Sometimes both parents need to work and cannot afford exorbitant daycare rates. Well-staffed, affordable daycares available to all could be a bulwark of family health in this country. When people have nothing to lose, crime is an easy option. Let’s fill excellent daycares and empty the jails. Janet Michael Kamloops, B.C.
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A meth lab found in an outbuilding on the property of 1756 Pratt Road, Barnhartvale, is estimated to have had the ability to produce roughly six kilograms of meth per production cycle. That translates to about 60,000 doses of the drug every 48 to 72 hours. based on the size and capability of the lab, the drug would have been destined for Kamloops and numerous other areas, inside and outside the province. The RCMP clandestine lab team was working on processing the lab Friday, with officers wearing hazardous-materials suits and gas masks as they sorted through the lab and its production materials.
Mounties bust largest meth lab ever found in Kamloops – a major blow to area drug distribution By: Adam Williams Kamloops This Week Kamloops Mounties have busted what they say is the largest meth lab ever discovered in the city. The raid in Barnhartvale last week has resulted in a major blow to drug distribution in the Interior. The lab, found in an outbuilding on the property of 1756 Pratt Rd., is estimated to have had the ability to produce roughly six kilograms of meth per production cycle. That translates to about 60,000 doses of the drug every 48 to 72 hours. “It’s a significant operation,” RCMP Cpl. Cheryl Bush said. “We’ve not seen anything of this size in Kamloops previously.” Bush said that based on the size and capability of the lab, the drug would have been destined for Kamloops and numerous other areas, inside and outside the province. Mounties executed the warrant on Wednesday, June 24, after investigating the lab for more than three months. Bush said it was an active lab at the time of the raid. Two Kamloops men, ages 25 and 55, were arrested and will face charges in relation to production and trafficking of a controlled substance. Bush said both men are known to police. “Without getting into specifics, we can clearly state this is certainly linked to organized crime, based on the level of sophistication and the volume of this lab,” Bush said, though she could not name specific organizations. The RCMP clandestine lab team was working on processing the lab Friday, with officers wearing hazardous-materials suits and gas masks as they sorted through the lab and its production materials. According to Cpl. Derek Westwick of the RCMP clandestine lab team, the materials used
in the production of the drug pose a significant threat to the health of his team and area residents. In a corner of the property, a tank of compressed hydrogen chloride gas leaned against a tree, a deadly chemical that, if released into the air, would have significant impacts in the area. The gas was just one of many dangerous materials found on the scene, according to Westwick. The lab is similar in size to what Westwick sees in some of his other cases, which have included operations in B.C. and the Yukon. Friday’s events came as a surprise to neighbour Mark Carlson, who said he “never had a clue” the drug was being produced in the area, let alone across the street. “Not here, not on this street anyways,” he said when asked if he had any idea methamphetamine was being produced so close to his home of 27 years. “I think there’s been some stuff happen down in Barnhartvale. Not up here, never.” Carlson described that area as quiet and his neighbours as nice people who keep to themselves. The ranch-style properties are highlighted by basketball hoops in driveways and horses grazing in yards. The home, owned by Joel E. Garrett, according land title records, was assessed at $489,000 in 2015. “My concern is, is there anything else around here that’s going on?” Carlson said. “I mean, if it can happen here, it can happen anywhere. “It’s quite a shocker.” Bush said the Pratt Road investigation was associated with a search warrant that was executed in the 2700-block of Valleyview Drive earlier this month, when police seized a kilogram of cocaine, as well as methamphetamine, heroin and 758 tablets of oxycontin. Two other search warrants were executed on associated locations last Thursday.
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Raffle winner all smiles It was a happy Rob Griffiths from Clearwater as he showed off the cheque he recently received from the North Thompson Fish and Game Society for winning their 50/50 raffle drawn on June 21 in Barriere. Griffith says he plans on putting the $3,810 towards re-roofing his home this summer.
DISTRICT OF BARRIERE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the District of Barriere hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing July 13th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the District of Barriere Council Chambers, 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, BC to consider the following amendment to: District of Barriere Zoning Bylaw No. 111, as amended, by changing the Zoning on Lot 1, Plan EPP30434, DL1325, KDYD PID 029-566-410 (as shown in grey on the map below) from C2 (Yellowhead Corridor Commercial) Zone to dual zone C2/R with a site specific exception to limit the permitted residential use in the R Zone to a detached dwelling unit up to a maximum size of 1,400 sq.ft. Proposed Use: There is an existing residence on this newly subdivided lot and the owner wishes to keep the use residential for the foreseeable future. The subject property is currently owned by Gabion Wall Systems and is located at 4269 Yellowhead Hwy S., in Barriere. Bylaw No.124 (RZ-15-01) FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that all persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaw Amendments shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions at the Public Hearing on the matters contained therein. Those who are unable to attend the Public Hearing may mail (Box 219, 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0), fax (250-672-9708), email (channigan@barriere.ca) or hand deliver written submissions to the District office at 4936 Barriere Town Road, provided that all written submissions are received prior to the Public Hearing on July 13th, 2015. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that no representations will be received by the District of Barriere Council after the Public Hearing has been concluded; AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Bylaw Amendment may be inspected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, at the District of Barriere Office, 4936 Barriere Town Road, from the 2nd day of July 2015 until 7:00 p.m. on the day of the Public Hearing. Colleen Hannigan Chief Administrative Officer
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Campers, fieldworkers, and outdoor enthusiasts cautioned to avoid spreading invasive species through gear, firewood Submitted Campers, fieldworkers, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts are being cautioned to clean their gear and not transport invasive species. “British Columbians love outdoor recreation, but we can unknowingly spread invasive species in our tracks,” says Gail Wallin, Executive Director of the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC). “We are encouraging people to Play, Clean, Go – to ensure their gear is clean to avoid letting seeds or small insects or animals hitch a ride on clothing, equipment, pets and vehicles. It is also important to only use and burn local firewood to avoid transporting pests in
wood as you move from one location to another. Together we can all take actions to prevent the spread of harmful invasive species.” The cost of invasive species to Canada is between $16.6 billion and $34.5 billion per year. Invasive species cause increased maintenance costs to public parks and private property, devaluing real estate. Invasive species impact outdoor recreation by affecting human health and forcing park and trail closures. For example, Eurasian milfoil can clog a lake so it is not safe for swimming, and Puncturevine, found in the Okanagan, has spines that can pierce shoes and bike tires. To help British
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Columbians prevent transporting invasive species during outdoor recreation, ISCBC has partnered with PlayCleanGo, an education and outreach campaign for outdoor recreationalists. PlayCleanGo encourages outdoor recreation while protecting our valuable natural resources, to slow or stop the spread of invasive species by fostering actions that close off recreational pathways of spread for invasive species. ISCBC is encouraging people to take five say steps to help prevent the spread of invasive species: 1. Arrive with clean gear: Before leaving home, take time to inspect and remove dirt, plants, and bugs from clothing, boots, gear,
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Magnesium is involved in over 300 chemical reactions in our bodies. These reactions affect heart rhythm, our bones and our immune system. The average adult female needs 420 mg daily (310 mg for men). We get some magnesium from our food but many people are still deficient. Supplements are helpful here. A new baby in the family? Congratulations! Just a reminder to keep the child on its back in the crib, don’t use blankets and pillows and dress the baby in a one-piece sleeper. Also keep soft toys and other objects out of the sleep area and don’t let anyone smoke around the baby. New babies should sleep in an area near where the parents sleep but NOT with the parents. All these suggestions will minimize SIDS (Sudden infant Death Syndrome). Even though electronic cigarettes are not legal for sale in Canada, some people still use them. One of the problems with these devices is that there is no regulations about what they contain besides the liquid nicotine. E-cigarettes are relatively new so there is a lack of long-term scientific evidence to support their safety. There still is concern that their use will lead to nicotine addiction. Sometime, people who are hard of hearing don’t let on this is so. We want to know about it. When talking to you about a new prescription, we want to be sure you hear the information as well as read it in the handout. Hearing and seeing helps learning. If your hearing isn’t great, we can always move to a quieter area of the store. We want to make sure you get the whole story about your medication.
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pets and vehicles. 2. Stay on designated trails: Keep to set trails when walking, hiking, running, biking or riding your horse or ATV to avoid tracking invasive plants that may be along roadside or in the fields. 3. Burn local firewood: Buy it Where you Burn It reminds campers to not move firewood, because pests that attack trees can hide in firewood that you bring home. 4. Use weed-free or certified hay: When horseback riding, use weed-free or certified hay (or straw when alternatives are not available), because weed seeds in infested hay can be blown offsite as you move down the road or left behind in animal waste. 5. Leave clean: Before leaving your campsite or activity, inspect your belongings, tent and vehicles, and remove any dirt, seeds, plants or bugs that may have clung
to you, your pets, or equipment. About the Invasive Species Council of BC: The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) is working to minimize the negative ecological, social and economic impacts caused by the introduction, establishment, and spread of invasive species for more than 10 years. Their goals are to: educate the public and professionals about invasive species and their risks to ecosystems and economies through activities such as workshops, seminars and newsletters; coordinate research relating to invasive species and make this available to the public; and undertake and support actions that improve the health of BC’s natural ecosystems. For more information or to find your local invasive species committee visit www. bcinvasives.ca.
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Spotted (Centaurea biebersteinii) and diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa) are biennial to short-lived perennials, and considered regionally noxious under the BC Weed Control Act. Currently distributed throughout southern BC, both spotted and diffuse knapweed are a major concern in the Omineca, Peace River, Kootenay, Okanagan, Thompson, and Cariboo regions - See more at: http://bcinvasives.ca/invasive-species/identify/ invasive-species/invasive-plants/spotted-diffuseknapweed#sthash.712zyrWb.dpuf
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Community forests meeting attended by 130 delegates from throughout B.C. Delegates attending the BC Community Forest Association’s annual general meeting and convention gather at Clearwater ski hill for a banquet on Friday evening, June 12. A total of 130 delegates gathered in the community to take part in workshops, discuss key forest policy issues, and to learn about community forestry in the North Thompson.
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Gottfriedson elected regional chief of B.C. By Cam Fortems Kamloops This Week Tk’emlups Indian Band (TIB) chief Shane Gottfriedson is B.C.’s newest regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) following a first-ballot election victory o.n Thursday. “I credit the victory to my dedication and passion,” Gottfriedson said in a telephone interview from Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver, where chiefs from around B.C. or their delegates cast ballots for regional chief. Gottfriedson picked up 87 votes, slightly higher than the 50 per
cent needed to declare a victor on the first ballot and avoid a run-off. His closest rivals were Bob Chamberlin, vice-president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, with 38 votes, and former Snuneymux chief Doug White, from the Nanaimo area, with 37. Former Adams Lake Indian Band chief Nelson Leon garnered only four votes. After announcing his challenge for the position — and the fact he would not run again for re-election as chief of the Tk’emlups Indian Band this fall — Gottfriedson embarked on a tour that
took him to all parts of the province. It is the second time he has run for the position, losing in 2009 by nine votes. “When you go out and take time to show communities respect and walk the land and find out the issues — that means a lot to the chiefs and people,” he said. Gottrfriedson was sworn in for the threeyear term immediately after the election. He said his first order of business is to sit down with the AFN’s regional board of directors and talk about a transition. Outgoing regional
TNRD board meeting highlights June 10 Times Staff Vavenby Park upgrades get help The Vavenby Community Park green-up project is receiving a $4,300 grant from Tree Canada and BC Hydro, according to a letter presented during a Thompson-Nicola Regional District board of directors meeting held June 18. The letter was addressed to Sherri Madden, services coordinator for Wells Gray Country (Area A). Benefits of TRU to TNRD Christopher Seguin, vice-president of advancement at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), gave a presentation to the TNRD board on June 18 about the positive impacts TRU has in the TNRD. The board accepted an invitation from Seguin to tour TRU’s Kamloops campus and perhaps also hold a board of directors meeting there. Support for B.C.’s coal industry Alan Fryer, Coal Alliance spokesperson, Mike LoVecchio, director of government affairs for Canadian Pacific Railway, and Scott Lunny from United Steelworkers provided a presentation on behalf of the Coal Alliance. They shared information about the economic importance of the coal industry to communities in British Columbia. The board passed a resolution to write a letter, recognizing the importance of the coal industry in B.C. and encouraging the industry to maintain leading environmental standards. Endorsement provided for winery lounge During its June 18 meeting, the TNRD board recommended for approval an application for a winery lounge endorsement for the Monte Creek Ranch Winery. The recommendation to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch would be subject to the limitation of hours of operation
from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The current winery licence allows the applicant to manufacture, sell, and store wine and provide product samples to the public in a designated sampling area at the winery. Wineries may also operate one onsite retail store. This winery lounge endorsement, if approved, would allow patrons to purchase and consume wine manufactured and bottled in B.C. by the glass or bottle in a designated lounge area (which may be an indoor area or outdoor patio, or both). Composting regulation goes to public hearing Kamloops South Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2524, 2015, and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2516, 2015, were both given two readings and will be taken to public hearing in conjunction with a future regular board of directors meeting. The changes to the bylaws were in response to numerous complaints about recent composting operations, including those in Botany Valley and Nicola Valley. Complaint response was limited given local government has almost no authority in the realm of either zoning or nuisance bylaws when composting is done as a part of an agricultural operation. When it is an accessory use to a residence or when it is a primary use, such as a commercial operation, local government’s scope of authority broadens. Regulatory authority over the commercial sale and export of onfarm composting does however rest with both local government and the province. The proposed changes limit or prohibit sale of manufactured farm compost, and thereby limit the scale of an operation and the potential for neighbourhood conflict.
chief is Jody WilsonRaybould, now a federal Liberal candidate in the riding of Vancouver-Granville. Gottfriedson will also soon travel to a national gathering of the Assembly of First Nations in Montreal. The TIB chief will continue living in Kamloops and will serve out his term until the local fall election. “I’ll be doing both roles,” he said. “I’ll be relying on our council.” Gottfriedson was first elected TIB chief in 2003 and has served four successive threeyear terms. When he announced his bid for regional chief on May 4, Gottfriedson told KTW he decided to forgo a shot at a fifth term as TIB chief because it was time to focus on the next step in his career. “I think 12 years of community service is a good run,” Gottfriedson said. “I think it’s time for me to look at a new career path. I think I’ll always be a leader in the community. I think’s it’s time I let someone else lead our community.” Gottfriedson did muse about running for national chief last year after the sudden resignation of Shawn Atleo, but decided against a campaign. In his speech to TIB
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Shane Gottfriedson will serve out his role as chief of the Tk’emlups Indian Band. community members, Gottfriedson said there has been a lack of leadership in B.C. in the past six years. “Land claims scare the hell out of investors,” he said. “If you treat me and my people fairly, there is nothing to be afraid of. We will not back down, but the door is always open to a fair deal.” Arguing Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s
government has continued a policy of “extinguishing native peoples’ land rights,” Gottfriedson said it is time for a unified approach to aboriginal title rights and treaty. “Canada and B.C. have learned we can be their greatest ally or their darkest nightmare,” he said. “The choice is obvious.” Gottfriedson’s new position will come with a pay raise.
Outgoing regional chief Wilson-Raybould, while opposing the First Nations Financial Transparency Act last summer, sent out a tweet, announcing her salary as being $107,645.92. As chief of the Tk’emlups Band, Gottfriedson earns $82,000 a year — along with another $11,000 annually in pension and other benefits — all tax-free.
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Report discourages stand-alone hospice house for the North Thompson Valley By Keith McNeill The Times The North Thompson Valley likely does not have the population to sustain a stand-alone hospice house facility. However, an enhanced acute/residential room, probably in Clearwater, would be favored over the status quo. Those seemed to be the key recommendations of a consultants’ report presented to North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society and other interested parties at a meeting held June 23 in Little Fort Hall. “I continue to support the option of dying with dignity in a less institutionalized setting,” said society president Jean Nelson. “The society values input from other members of the community. We need a long term strategy,” she said. According to the report, with a population of only 7,300, the North Thompson Valley would require between 0.65 and 1.2 beds for hospice/palliative/end of life care,
statistically speaking. At present, there are only four standalone hospice houses in Interior Health – at Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton. All are located in cities with populations much larger than the Valley’s. The Valley’s number of residents is expected to grow only marginally over the next 25 years. However, the number of those aged 75 years and older is predicted to be three times greater in 2041 than in 2011. Presently, there are no dedicated palliative care beds in the Valley, except for swing beds at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital and Forest View Place (the hospital’s extended care wing). Palliative care accounts for one of the highest case loads at DHMH, second only to convalescence. Interestingly, the report found that Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital regularly has noticeably more alternative level of care days than the Interior Health and B.C. averages. This indicates that people are
remaining in the hospital after their acute care needs have been met because alternative care options are not available. The reported suggested that possibly a hospice component could be combined with the campus of care that is being proposed for Clearwater. The campus would provide a range of services intermediate between the basic level available at Evergreen Acres, and the high level provided at Forest View. The report was done primarily by a former North Thompson Valley resident, Randy Sunderman of Lions Gate Consulting. There are three societies involved with hospice in the Valley. Clearwater and District Hospice Society used volunteers to provide emotional support for dying patients and their loved ones. Although without a hospital to work from, Barriere and District Hospice Society provides support for those suffering from a loss, people who are terminal-
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Drake Smith, NTHHS director and supporter, says “The hospice house idea is a good one.” ly ill and their families. North Thompson Hospice House Society’s objective has been to establish a hospice facility for the Valley. “The hospice house idea is a good one,” said Drake Smith, a longtime NTHHS director and supporter. The local funeral home director said he is familiar with the hospices in Kamloops and
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Graph shows that palliative care is the second most common types of case at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater. Statistics indicate the population is not big enough to support a stand-alone hospice house, however. Penticton, and understands their importance. Since the society started several years ago, there have been discussions on what such a hospice house should look like and
where it should be located, he said. Acquiring property and getting a building built have never been problems, he said. Individuals have already offered to donate land and
money to do both. The key question has been how the hospice could be kept open on a sustainable basis. Now, with the report, the viability of the different options is much clearer.
New daycare to open in Barriere North Thompson Star/Journal Yellowhead Community Services (YCS) in Barriere say they are excited to announce they will be extending their child care programs available to the community as of September this year. In addition to their preschool and playschool programs a brand new, full day, everyday multi-age care program will be opening. “YCS has experience caring for children for a full day as we have operated a full day child care program in Clearwater for the past eight years,” says Susanne Butcher, Licensed Child Care Programs Manager and Infant Development Consultant for YCS. “Our focus while children are with us is to ensure that each child feels at home and that parents are confident their child is comfortable and well cared for. “Qualified early childhood educators will be facilitating a warm and welcoming environment where children will be encouraged to learn and grow. Each day children will have the opportunity to play, participate in art and crafts, early language,
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literacy, math and science activities, enjoy drama and singing and make meaningful friendships with their peers and carers. A separate bedroom attached to the play room will provide a quiet place for tired children to rest. “Every child’s own routine will be respected but group activities are encouraged, so we hope that meal times and play times will occur as a unit whenever possible.” The Little Stars Multi-Age program will care for up to eight children at one time. They will be open everyday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., but will be closed on all statutory holidays, for two weeks during August and over the Christmas and New Year period for approximately one week. Butcher says they are currently accepting registrations, with there four full time places remaining. “Priority spacing is given to families who require full time care but we can occasionally accommodate part time places too,” says Butcher. Multi-age group care is a category of care that the government of B.C. recognizes to qualify for Child Care Subsidy Funding; this means that should a family qualify for support with payment of their child care fees assistance is available. The application process is not complicated but can be slow, forms are available at the child care program or on line at; http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/ subsidy/ Butcher advises, “Please speak to staff before applying for subsidy as we have to ensure we have an available place for your child first.” You’ll find more information on the YCS website at www.yellowheadcs.ca under the programs and services tab - child care programs (licensed). You can also contact either Patricia Morin or Susanne Butcher via e mail; patricia.m@yellowheadcs.ca / susanne.b@yellowheadcs.ca or by telephone at either 250-672-9773 or 250-6742600.
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New BC Ambulance chief and new business opening up in town District of Barriere June 22 council and committee highlights New BC Ambulance Service Unit Chief: Don Piper, has been hired as the new Unit Chief for Barriere. He and Deborah Epp, Superintendent, Interior District of BC Ambulance met with the mayor and CAO for introductions, discussions around inclusiveness for Emergency Planning and the possibility of locating a basic heli pad at the back of the Medical Clinic so that so many responders don’t have to be called every time an air ambulance is dispatched to Barriere. The helicopter now lands in the Fadear Park oval. Blue Jar Coffee Bar and Bistro: A new business will be opening soon in the location of the old Irly Lumber store on Barriere Town Road. As part of the required process to obtain a liquor license, Council discussed and resolved to provide their support of the Blue Jar’s application to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for a food primary license. Business Walk a Great Success: The District was divided into geographical units and six teams were each given anywhere from 6 to 8 businesses to visit. The teams were compiled of people from the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, District of Barriere Council and staff representatives, the Chamber of Commerce, Barriere Employment Services, Community Futures, Interior Savings Credit Union, TNRD Area O, Star/Journal, and a representative from the Kamloops Business Development Corporation. A series of six questions were asked during interviews ranging from 10 to 20 minutes. Businesses were very forthcoming and positive. Most businesses have experienced an increase in growth over the last three years ranging anywhere from two per cent to 28 per cent. A summary report from the Ministry will be presented at the next council meeting on July 13. $40,000 Splash Pad donation: A cheque from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development was presented by Dr. Terry Lake, Minister of Health and our local MLA to Mayor Smith on Friday, June 12 toward the construction of the splash pad. Dr. Lake was very impressed with Fadear Park, a jewel in our community. While in town, Minister Lake and his wife Lisa also visited the new Solar Aquatics Wastewater Reclamation plant and the ambulance station. They were very impressed with the wastewater plant and look forward to coming back when it is up and running. Frequency of Fire Inspections: The District has an obligation under the Fire Services Act to set the frequency of fire inspections for hotels and public buildings and to ensure those inspections are undertaken by the Fire Chief or other qualified inspector. A draft policy on inspection frequency will be taken back to council in July that provides a comprehensive decision-making matrix that will take into consideration factors such as level of risk for type of use, age, condition and maintenance of the building in question, past compliance and cooperation of the owners, existence of evacuation plans and capacity of the local government to inspect. Improvements by the Lions Coming Along at the Community Hall: After attending the end of year Lions Club wrap up the mayor noted to council that although the kitchen is not finished yet the difference is amazing and it is going to be a great facility with new flooring, drywall, large range hood over the grills with proper venting and new cabinets. The Mayor also took the opportunity to thank the members for the beautiful picnic tables they have provided in the gazebo at Fadear Park. Solar Aquatics Wastewater Plant: The majority of greenhouse structure has been erected on site and the crew was scheduled to be back on site last week to complete the west wall and the
cat walks. The concrete walls of the round surge blending tank on the north side of the building are scheduled for spraying and siding as weather permits. Collection System: LNB has completed mainline repairs on Station Road and were repairing a leak on Carlstrom that had been difficult to locate. Repairs on Airfield Road commenced on June 17. The lines on Station and Yard Roads have passed both video and air inspection tests and chlorination of the new water line is underway so that it can be connected into the main system. Any drainage issues since paving have been identified and will be fixed where possible when the next pave is completed. The new alignment of Bartlett Road to the centre of the road allowance has created a couple of steeper driveway approaches on the north side of the street where cuts into the existing bank were made. These will be properly graded and shaped once paving is complete in that area. LNB will also resolve the “birdbath” on Salle Road near the valve location that was paved over when they locate the missing valve. The highway intersection at Borthwick and Conner will be closed entirely during prepping and paving. LNB has not set a date yet for the next and final pave. Gilbert Smith Forest Products will be given as much advance notice as possible for this work. Road Works: Roadside vegetation control is underway on portions of Barriere Town Road and Barriere Lakes Road where potential visibility issues exist. A horse and rider sign with cross tab “Share the Road” has been purchased for Barriere Lakes Road coming in to town from the west just after the cattle guard. Crack sealing on the main roads has been completed for this year and the stop bars, crosswalks and faded lines repainted except where LNB is responsible to do so. A number of growing potholes on road allowances have also been repaired. Grading and dust control on Dixon Creek Road and Birch Lane was to be completed by the end of last week. 2014 Annual Report and Annual Water Report: Both reports were approved by council after having been posted the legislated amount of time for public inspection. They are both available at www.barriere.ca . June 18 TNRD Board Meeting Points of Interest: The BC Coal Alliance gave a presentation and it was interesting to note that most of the coal mined in B.C. is steelmaking coal, most of which comes from the Kootenays. There are 26,000 direct and indirect jobs and the average annual wage is $95,000. Christopher Sequin, Vice President of Advancement at TRU informed the Board that 45 per cent of the TRU students are from the TNRD area, 24 per cent of the degrees are for business and that there are 2,108 full time jobs at the campus. A lively debate ensued after the presentations as the Coal Alliance requested a letter of support from the TNRD – it was eventually agreed to give the letter of support with six Directors opposed. June 19 TNRD Committee of the Whole Meeting: There was a presentation from Jeff Locke from Fulton and Company outlining the legal duties of elected officials including “conflict of interest”. It was interesting to hear that where a member of a club or organization is not on the executive; there is no general rule about excusing oneself from an agenda item pertaining to the club. However, if there is any financial component to the discussion one should excuse themselves. Mr. Locke said a rule of thumb is to ask yourself “Would a fairly well informed member of the public view this as a conflict of interest?” Submitted by District of Barriere.
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Celebrating National Aboriginal Day (L-r) Cindy Wilgosh, one of the main organizers of the National Aboriginal Day event in Clearwater, checks out a replica horse-drawn wagon with Sandra and Anna Tilley. The event held June 21 had nearly 30 pavilions, tents and tipis set up in the field at Dutch Lake Community Centre. The event was family oriented, and offered activities for all ages. It was hosted by Aboriginal Success By Six and the North Thompson Aboriginal Centre.
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Legion holds Candlelight Service at cemetery North Thompson Star/Journal The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242 held its annual Candlelight Tribute Ceremony at the Barriere Cemetery on the evening of June 23. A large group of Legion members and supporters turned out for the ceremony. Veteran’s Affairs Canada states, “Candlelight ceremonies
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ies by the soft red glow of the candles burning in the dark. As a result, commemorative candlelight tributes have now become annual ceremonies in the Netherlands and other European countries. “Similar tributes take place across Canada in both public and private cemeteries. Encouraging youth, their families, Veterans and Canadian Forces (CF) members to interact with one another is an important element of the commemorative event.” Submitted photos: Kim English
(Above) Legionnaire Keith Moore placing candles in the Barriere Cemetery on the graves of those who served.
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The issue of June 25, 2015, had the following corrections that need to be made: • A photograph on page 6 has an incorrect date in the cutline; it should read June 21, not Nov. 21. • The article on page 9 incorrectly identifies Mike Schell as Mark Schell in the third to last paragraph and in the photo cutlines. • In The TV Players Youth Theatre Camp article on page 19; the telephone number for Beverly should read 250-819-5684. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused our readers. Support your community. Shop Local.
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Tuesday night golf for gals By Leslie Stirling
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Another beautiful evening on June 23, and 45 lovely ladies... what a combination. It just doesn’t get any better. My golfing could get better but the food, the company, the weather are all tops. Thanks to Babes Shanko and Betty Foote for finishing dinner off with a delicious duo of desserts in my favourite flavour, chocolate. Flight 1 winners were Catharine Phillips (47 - low gross) and Trudy Forsythe (51 - low net). The flight was sponsored by Hub International. Flight 2 winners were Vicki Hoffer (48 - low gross) and Jeannie Webber (51 - low net). Irene Beeton with a score of 54 was the low gross winner of Flight 3. Interior Savings Credit Union sponsored the putt prizes. After coming close a number of times Barb Smith had the joy of picking up the least putt prize using onl 15 putts. Jean Seaman had the dubious honour of winning most putts (33). The Birdie pot was split between
Ladies Golf Report Susan Bondar and Cindy Leibel. Winners on Hole 1 were Cindy Leibel (KP in Three - AG Foods), Betty Baillie (Long drive - Armour Mountain Office Services), and Valeria Williams (Barriere A & W). On Hole 2 Brenda Oakland had a long drive (Barriere Timber Mart) while Barb Morris (Barriere Massage) and Brenda Carl (Crystlee’s Hair Design) had long putts. Marion Wallace won the only pin (Country Store Antiques) on Hole 3 with a long putt. KPs on Hole 4 went to Trudy Forsythe (Bondar Forest Planning), Evelyn Lucas (Carl’s Market Garden) and Wanda Amos (Campbell & Co). Long putts on Hole 5 went to Louise Lodge (Estylo Hair Design) and Hazel Cross (Knights Inn). On Hole 6 the KP prizes went to Debbie Rainer (EBL Ventures), Betty Baillie
(Ron Wallace Trucking) and Holly Van Sickle (Stamer Logging). Many, many, many ladies picked up a prize from Barb and Carmna Smith for popping their drives into the gully on Hole 7 while Teresa Warren won the Pottery by Ramona prize for KP in 2. Linda Ransome won the Rainer Custom Cutting prize for a long putt on Hole 8. Long drives on Hole 9 won prizes for Marian Wallace (Sam’s Pizza) and Doreen Landry (Station House Restaurant). For those of you who always look forward to our fun nights here is the news on the July one. On July 21 we will celebrate Christmas in July. It is a four person scramble with a 5:30 shot gun start. Price includes green fees, golf cart, prizes and supper. It is my favourite supper of the summer...turkey with all the fixings...and it is deliciours! For more information call Chinook Cove Golf. Sign up early as we always have a big turnout.
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North America’s first Mountain Cross Cart Course opens North Thompson Star/Journal Summer fun is full steam ahead in the alpine village of Sun Peaks signifying the beginning of more outdoor activities, one-of-a-kind festivals and events, and the Sun Peaks and Region Farmers’ Market. And the first concerts in the Free Summer Concert Series will draw thousands of guests to the resort community. Completion and testing of North America’s first Mountain Cross Cart Course (MCC) took place last month with the public opening taking place on June 26. Located on Sunbeam ski run and utilizing the Platter lift, this exciting new activity gives Sun Peaks’ guests a brand new means of descending the mountain. A valid driver’s license is required, and four laps are only $25. “Initial feedback on the track has been phenomenal,” said Aidan Kelly, director of sales and marketing for Sun Peaks Resort LLP (SPR) just before the open-
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Sun Peaks Resort is boasting something new this summer — a Mountain Cross Cart Course that travels 512 metres down the Sunbeam ski run. ing day. “It’s a super fun experience and we are really looking forward to watching guests race the clock for the first time.” Above average temperatures have had positive impact on the alpine hiking trails and both the downhill and cross country mountain biking trails. Sun Peaks’ famous alpine wildflowers are also ahead of schedule, with many buds al-
ready blooming in the meadows on Tod Mountain. “Our Bike Park trails are in some of the best condition our crews have ever seen,” said Kelly. “Our trail crews have been hard at work throughout the spring on both maintenance and improvements that riders will definitely notice once they descend. At this point we’re about a month ahead of schedule.”
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Off-road vehicle use can cause environment damage
Outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy exploring B.C.’s backcountry need to do it responsibly North Thompson Star/Journal Outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy exploring this province’s spectacular backcountry need to do it responsibly and be aware of their legal obligations, or else they may face hefty fines and possible jail time. Under the Forest and Range Practices Act, it is illegal to cause environmental damage on Crown land. Irresponsible off-road vehicle use can disturb soil, destroy plants, risk watershed and water source quality, threaten birds and animals, and introduce invasive plants that may displace native vegetation that wildlife relies on. Drivers of off-road vehicles are encouraged to help protect wildlife habitat by staying out of sensitive ecosystems such as wetlands, streams, grasslands, shorelines and alpine areas. While travelling on a forest service road, an operator of an all-terrain vehicle is required to hold a valid driver’s licence, carry a minimum of $200,000 third-party liability insurance and wear a safety helmet. Anyone who rides irresponsibly and causes environmental damage can face stiff penalties. Individuals who harm an ecosystem (including damage caused by off-road vehicles such as motorbikes or all-terrain vehicles) may be subject to enforcement actions ranging from a warning to a violation ticket that carries a $575 fine. More serious cases could result in a penalty of up to $100,000 and/or up to a year in jail. Natural resource officers from the ministry’s Compliance and Enforcement Branch regularly
patrol regions within the province. The goal of these inspections is to educate the public and promote safe and responsible recreational use of these areas. The ministry takes non-compliance very seriously and natural resource officers will be on the lookout for individuals or groups that are not adhering to the rules. Every British Columbian has a stake in protecting the province’s natural resources: * Only operate off-road vehicles on managed and designated trails or roads. Do not build or establish new trails. * Contact or join a local recreational club to learn more about responsible riding practices and authorized riding areas. * Obey all posted signs. * If you are unsure about the environmental sensitivity of a particular area, please stay out of that area. * Learn about your legal obligations under provincial legislation, including: * Forest and Range Practices Act: http:// www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_02069_01 * Forest Service Road Use regulation: https:// www.for.gov.bc.ca/tasb/legsregs/archive/fpc/fpcaregs/fsroadus/f srur.htm * Motor Vehicle Act: http://www.bclaws.ca/ Recon/document/ID/freeside/96318_05 Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity or discovers environmental damage can submit a report by calling the Natural Resource Violation hotline at 1 844 NRO-TIPS (1 844 676-8477). You can also submit a report online at: www.for. gov.bc.ca/hen/
Breaking down the Blazers’ 2015-2016 WHL schedule By Kamloops This Week The Kamloops Blazers will open the WHL regular season with a home-and-home against the Kelowna Rockets, with the first game slated for Sept. 25 in the Little Apple and the rematch on Sept. 26 in the Tournament Capital. Kamloops will play 23 of its 36 home games on Friday, Saturday or Sunday this season, along with nine home games on Wednesday nights, three on Tuesday nights and one Monday game, scheduled for Feb. 8, which is Family Day in B.C. The schedule is heavier in the second half of the season, with the Blazers playing 32 games prior to the Christmas break and 40 after Santa delivers. There are two September games, 11 in October, 10 in November, 12 in December,
14 each in January and February and nine in March. Kamloops will play three games in three nights three times this season and, in all three cases, the Blazers will be playing teams also playing their third game in three nights. The Blazers will travel to play the East Division teams this season and will make the six-game trip prior to the Christmas break, from Dec. 11 to Dec. 16.
Kamloops will travel to Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and Edmonton, but will not play in Kootenay, Calgary or Red Deer this season. There will be 34 games against B.C. Division opponents, including 10 versus Kelowna and eight each versus Vancouver, Prince George and Victoria. As part of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada on Feb. 6, Kamloops will host the Edmonton Oil Kings, with puck-drop slated for 5 p.m. The 2015-16 season will be the 35th season in the WHL for the Blazers franchise. The WHL is celebrating its 50th season. To purchase tickets, call ticketing and promotions coordinator Missy Cederholm at 778-471-8068 or email mcederholm@blazerhockey. com.
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and provide an image that is flattering, and allows the person you are photographing to have a photo that impresses viewers. One could say the responsibility lies with photographers, and not the subject, as to how good they look. Yes, I know in reality that isn’t the truth, but in my experience when one makes a bad photo of someone they will blame you, not themselves, if one makes a good photo they will thank you for capturing reality. Many photographers just excitedly snap away without examining their subject, or posing them. They are relying on luck and their subject’s talent to make that pleasing portrait, and pay little attention to how the light is making that person look. Light and how a photographer uses it is very important. Too much contrast or side lighting shows lines and blemishes, whereas, on-camera flash, or bright, direct sunlight gives a flat, dimensionless, uninspired look. To use the words of world-renowned photographer and writer, Joe Marvullo, “It is your ultimate decision, however, to determine what
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It is up to the photographer, the artist, to capture the “essence” of your subject’s personality. is “real” about that person and how to portray it in the photograph. You must successfully translate a distinct human personality in three-dimensional form into a two dimensional representation. This recorded image must come to life on it’s own. You, as an artist, must capture the “essence” of your subjects – their persona.” Modern on-camera flashes are excellent if used correctly and creatively. Photographers can diffuse, bounce, and move the light off to the right or left, higher or lower, and modify that light using umbrellas, reflectors or softboxes to soften and control the direction and intensity. I believe photog-
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 The sustained heat wave provincewide is having an impact on electricity demand. On Saturday evening, BC Hydro recorded an increase of 15 per cent in the peak hourly load over Saturday last week. The peak hourly load – the highest hourly demand observed throughout the day – was 861 megawatts higher than the previous Saturday. On Sunday, there was an increase of 10 per cent, or 617 megawatts, in the peak hourly load over the previous Sunday.  The increases are more than the equivalent of running an additional generating unit at the Mica dam and generating station – one of the largest generating stations in the province.   BC Hydro expects the higher than normal electricity demand to continue throughout the week as temperatures in the province climb. Although there is a significant increase in provincial electricity load during a sustained heat wave, BC Hydro still records the highest
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demand in the winter. T his is in contrast to utilities in California and Ontario, where the highest peaks are experienced in the summer months due to the widespread use of air conditioning. There are a number of ways British Columbians can save money during the heat wave. ¡  Keep the blinds down: shade your windows and block up to 65 per cent of the heat. ¡  Use a ceiling fan: ceiling fans are the most efficient option for cooling. Ensure the fan is rotating counter-clockwise. ¡  Keep the clothes dryer off: hang your laundry to dry and avoid the clothes dryer to keep unnecessary heat out of your house. ¡ Cook outside: use the barbeque to cook outside to reduce the use of your stove or oven. ¡ Take shorter, cooler showers.
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Application to Install a Boat Ramp on the MOT Right of Way at Agate Bay Access to Adams Lake. The Thompson Nicola Regional District (300-465 Victoria Street, Kamloops BC V2C 2A9) has made application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Kamloops Office to install a boat ramp for improved boat launch purposes to access Adams Lake at the unsurveyed Crown foreshore and bed of Adams Lake fronting Agate Bay Road, KDYD. The Lands File for this application is 3413425. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer, Thompson Okanagan, MFLNRO, at 41 Columbia Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to July 26, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson Okanagan.
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Marvin passed away suddenly, at his home in Barriere, B.C., on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, in his 77th year. Marvin was the beloved father of Don (Patty), and Cathy (Nick). He was also the proud grandfather of 15 grandchildren: Jeremy (Genna), Caleb, Kenneth, Matthew, Natika, Rachel, Andrew, Tiara, Rebecca, Matthias, Nathan, Jonathan, Hope, Joy and Ariana. He was the older brother to Ron (Bev) and Lorraine Meller. Marv was born in 1937 to Clarence and Dagney Meller in Drumheller, Alberta. He had fond memories of growing up on the Prairies, both in Alberta and Montana, as the oldest of the preacher’s kids. After attending Bible school, Marv turned his love of music into a lifelong vocation of piano tuning and piano restoration. He passed on his love of music to his grandchildren and taught many of them on the piano. Marv loved the Lord and served Him in many churches over the years.
He was a charter member of Westsyde Baptist in Kamloops and a deacon and member for many years at Bethany Baptist in Barriere. Please join us in remembering Marv on Friday, July 3, 2015. His interment will be at 10 a.m. at the Barriere Cemetery, with a service in honour of his life and faith at 2 p.m. in Kamloops at First Baptist Church. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Barriere, B.C., telephone 250-6721999.
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Part 6: Types of family abuse Column courtesy of the Anti Violence Advocates Society in Barriere Physical abuse: Physical abuse is often the easiest to spot... but not in every case. It can be very violent, like punching, kicking, stabbing or burning, but it can also be poking, pinching or shaking. Physical abuse may, or may not leave marks, bruises and scars. If the marks are on the face, outsiders may be able to guess what is going on and take steps to help the child. But abusers are often very clever at hiding the signs of their abuse, leaving bruises and scars on the parts of the body that are covered by clothes and can’t be easily seen. Abused teens are often ashamed of their situation too, and hide the marks themselves. Teenagers can feel they are somehow responsible for the abuse and that makes them afraid to seek help. Emotional abuse: It’s hard to see emotional abuse from the outside. It leaves no scars or bruises on the body, but it can cause terrible damage to a child’s mental state. Emotional abuse can cause all kinds of behavioral disorders, and often results in a huge loss of self- esteem. Even if you are the teenager or child who is being emotionally abused it can be hard to understand what is happening, and that it is not your fault. Sexual abuse: Sexual abuse is any sexual contact between an adult or much older child and a minor. It can also be sexual abuse if you are an older teenager who has sexual contact forced upon you that you do not want and feel frightened by. If the person doing the abusing is a member of your own family, like your dad or older brother, it’s known as incest. Any type of sexual abuse is wrong and damaging. Neglect: Neglect is the odd one out, of family abuses. This is because it isn’t always intentional, and the abuser is frequently unaware of the consequences of their actions. A parent might neglect a child because of ignorance of the care a child
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really needs, or because of financial problems that lead to them simply not having the time or money to provide the care a child requires. Neglect can also be emotional. If a parent or caregiver doesn’t make time to talk to their child, listen to their problems, emotions and worries, it
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can also be classed as neglect and can be responsible for psychological and emotional problems for the child. Teenagers are not adults, and still need a lot of guidance from their parents, even if they don’t think so! Other forms of abuse that can affect teenagers: Not all abuses that can affect teenagers take place within the family. You may suffer abuse because of your race, your religion, the way you dress or look. You might be abused by your peers because you are gay, or because someone assumes that you are gay. Abuses of this type often take place at school or in places where you interact with your peers. This is normally known as bullying. Abuse can also take place in a relationship. This can be extra difficult for a teenager to deal with as it happens within the context of ‘love’ , and in a relationship that you have chosen for yourself and feel responsible for. If you have been living in an abusive relationship, you may feel confused and afraid and not know where to turn or what to do. You may have mixed feelings of love and anger; wanting the abuse to end, but not wanting the relationship to be over. If you are in immediate danger call 911. For help contact Interior Health Crisis Line 1-888-353-2273 The Anti Violence Advocates Society is collecting cell phones and their chargers to be used by families planning to leave an abusive situation. Drop off old phones at Armour Mountain Office Services. Thank you to Media Esteem. who have agreed to clear the phones to factory settings.
(Below) Youngsters had a wonderful time during the event, especially at the face painting tent. (Below left) A youngster takes his time choosing the brand new bicycle he won in the Barriere RCMP Bike Rodeo held in conjunction with the Legion barbecue. More on the bike rodeo coming in our July 9 issue.
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(Below left) The grass in the oval at Fadear Park was a perfect spot for kids to enjoy this giant ball; just one of numerous activities they could enjoy. (Below) Barriere Legion president Al Fortin spent a lot of time flipping burgers on the barbecue for all the folks who turned out for the event.
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