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MINE WORTH $3.8 MILLION A YEAR TO CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO OPPOSE AJAX, BUT WILL GET MILLIONS IF PROJECT IS APPROVED ANDREA KLASSEN STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

TIM PETRUK/KTW Betty-Lou Johnson had a big smile on her face at Sandman Centre on Sunday morning despite having driven through the night to Kamloops after being evacuated from Williams Lake as wildfire threatened the Cariboo town. For more on the wildfire and evacuation situation in B.C. and Kamloops, turn to pages A3, A4, A5, A14, A15 and A16 and go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.

City welcomes Williams Lake evacuees TIM PETRUK

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Children playing, old men crying and hundreds of displaced Cariboo residents lumped up under sheets on emergency cots, trying to rest after a long night of travel. That was the scene inside Sandman Centre on Sunday morning, where thousands of Williams Lake evacuees gathered for registration and temporary lodging. The city of 10,700 people was placed under evacuation order early Saturday evening as the White Lake fire — one of three

burning near the community, jumped the Fraser River. “It was about quarter after six for me,” said Donna Pryor, who was lined up outside Sandman Centre on Sunday morning. “I got a phone call from a friend.” Williams Lake had been under an evacuation alert for days before the evacuation order was implemented. Pryor said she had been packed up for days, but did not want to leave until it was necessary. Reports have indicated about half of Williams Lake’s residents left town before the order was issued. “The people who left, they were told

there was no way back in,” Pryor said. “We didn’t want to leave if we didn’t have to.” Fellow evacuee Jackie Lahaise echoed that sentiment. “I knew if we were in danger we would be told to leave,” she said. “We were confident in the system.” Lahaise said conditions in Williams Lake worsened in a hurry on Saturday afternoon prior to the evacuation order being made. “It was a regular day,” she said. “Blue sky. We were at the park. Then the wind started to pick up and you look around town and it’s just smoke.” See ‘YOU CAN’T’, A4

The City of Kamloops will receive an estimated $87 million over 23 years, or $3.8 million per year, from KGHM Ajax if the company’s proposed copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen is approved this fall by the provincial and federal governments. But in a special meeting on Monday, councillors urged both governments to reject the mine by a vote of 4-2. While five of the city’s remaining council members oppose the mine — only Coun. Pat Wallace spoke in support of the project, calling it an economic boon for the city — Coun. Dieter Dudy voted against the rejection motion, which he said did not do enough to protect residents if the mine is approved over the city’s objection. Debate focused less around the mine itself and more on how best to issue a rejection of the project to higher levels of government. Councillors Denis Walsh, Tina Lange and Donovan Cavers argued the city should take a “hard no” stance on Ajax, forgoing a list of conditions the city would require if the mine is approved. Those conditions, drafted by consultant SLR as part its $500,000 review of the mining application, included increased monitoring of the project’s effects on groundwater, the construction of emergency pumping and piping in case of tailings pond failure and other requirements. See NO CONDITIONS, A6

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ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Andrew Dayton and Cody Laku brought supplies to Sandman Centre from Victoria on Friday and they are still in Kamloops, using their truck and volunteering.

Slight hope for rain as wildfires rage on SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

An estimated 188,000 hectares has already burned in the province this year, compared to a 10-year average of 154,000 hectares per season, according to Kevin Skrepnek, chief fire information officer with the provincial wildfire co-ordination centre. “We’ve already exceeded our average for season-ending hectares and we’re only about halfway through July,” Skrepnek said on Monday. In all, the province has responded to 657 fires since April 1, at an estimated cost of $90 million — $27 million more than what was budgeted this year for firefighting effortrs. Sunday saw 17 new fires in the province, while 16 blazes were sparked on Saturday, but none are considered major incidents at the moment, Skrepnek said. Recent wind conditions on some fires and coming precipitation may bring some relief, though Skrepnek said how much rain and where it will fall is difficult to know, adding lightning is always a concern.

There are now 159 wildfires burning across the province, with 27 wildfires of note, 15 which are threatening communities, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service update on Monday. Meanwhile, Robert Turner, assistant deputy manager of Emergency Management BC, said the provincial government has asked communities to report on their capacity for evacuees. “We need to be prepared for potential evacuations everywhere,” Turner said. Past wildfire seasons of note include: • 2009: 247,000 ha • 2010: 337,000 ha • 2014: 369,000 ha • 2015: 280,000 ha • 2016: 100,000 ha There are now 3,000 staff working under the B.C. Wildfire Service, with 450 brought in from other provinces and 1,000 contractors from the forestry industry. Additionally, 50 specialized wildfire personnel from Australia are expected on Wednesday. Fires near Kamloops include the Little Fort/Dunn Lake fires (3,000 hectares, 30 per cent contained) and the Ashcroft Reserve fire, which is at 52,600 hectares.

Officials were forced to open a new emergency lodging facility in Kamloops on Sunday night after Sandman Centre reached its capacity of about 500 wildfire evacuees — and the same measure may be required on Monday. “Last night, Sandman Centre was full so we had some people we sent to the next lodging,” said Debbie Snell, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s emergency information officer. Snell said the new lodging is in a Kamloops school, but noted Sandman Centre will remain the city’s reception centre for evacuees no matter how many lodging sites are in operation. “It’s our understanding that a number of the evacuees at Sandman Centre are leaving today,” she said. “But the numbers will really depend on how many people continue to arrive at the reception centre.” The number of British Columbians under evacuation order is approaching 40,000. Thousands of evacuees are in Kamloops, but officials said on Monday it is hard to determine how many because of different methods of registration and some choosing not to register at all. With Clearwater remaining on evacuation alert, an evacuation order in the North Thompson town could send another 2,000 evacuees to Kamloops. But, Snell said, it is too early to even guess where potential Clearwater evacuees would be sent. “In that case, we would look at what is the safest evacuation route for them,” she said. “That route would determine what is the best reception centre for them.” Before Williams Lake was ordered evacuated on Saturday evening, the TNRD said 2,600 people had registered in Kamloops, mainly evacuees from Ashcroft, Cache Creek and 100 Mile House.

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ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW A large number of Williams Lake residents arrived at Sandman Centre on Sunday to register at the emergency social services reception centre.

‘You can’t replace people’ From A1

Both Pryor and Lahaise are staying with family in Kamloops, at least for a few days. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a place to stay with friends or family, however. Betty-Lou Johnson is making use of one of the hundreds of emergency cots set up inside Sandman Centre. She arrived in Kamloops at about 4 a.m. on Sunday after fleeing her home in Williams Lake. When she spoke to KTW six hours later, she still had not slept. “We’ve did everything else but sleep,” she said, sitting up on her cot on the arena’s concourse. “We got in here and we were hobnobbing, trying to find out if everyone made it, how everyone is.” Johnson said she is thankful to have a place to stay, even if it is not five-star living. “I have a hell of a time getting in and out of these beds, but it’s perfect for a situation like this,” she said. “There’s no bedbugs. A lot of people said Kamloops has bedbugs. But it’s clean, new

sheets. The government’s going to be paying for this forever. But I am grateful as hell.” Johnson said she was not worried about her Williams Lake home going up in flames, but other evacuees are. Mike Orr told KTW he was waiting on Sunday morning for an email to find out whether his home 50 kilometres west of Williams Lake is still standing. Orr said events took a sharp turn on Saturday afternoon before the flames began to creep closer to homes in Riske Creek. “We went to go get ice cream,” he said. “The wind shifted while we were getting the ice cream. We went, ‘Holy shit.’ “As it got dark, 11:30, midnight, the smoke was so bad. It was raining ashes.” Orr said he saw homes on fire while driving away. “We know people’s places were burning up the road as we were coming,” he said. “Black smoke. It’s devastating. The fire out there goes from Hanceville to Risky Creek. That’s 50, 60 kilometres.” Orr said he is grateful for the help at Sandman Centre.

“We’re here to get some help and then head to the Island,” he said. “We’ve got to get our daughter and our grandson back to the Island. What a trip it’s been for him.” Based on the scene at Sandman Centre on Sunday, the evacuation process would appear to have vastly different impacts on children, depending on age and circumstance. Some kids played in and around the arena as if the scene around them was normal. Others clung close to the legs of their parents, appearing upset and worried. “It’s hard trying to describe the process, keep their minds at ease, preoccupied with other things,” said Serena Neels, who fled Williams Lake with her husband and two daughters, ages nine and four. “With the media, a child listening to the radio or the TV, she’s old enough to understand the gravity of the situation. We just tell her everything will be OK. “That’s all we can do. We’re safe. You can replace things, but you can’t replace people.”

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LOCAL NEWS Seth Coughtrey has handed out about 45 goodie bags to children evacuated from wildfire zones. He plans to be back at Sandman Centre on Tuesday with more bags to distribute.

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A Kamloops boy who put together and handed out goodie bags to young evacuees displaced by wildfire says he’s getting ready to do it all again on Tuesaday. Seth Coughtrey handed out about 45 of the bags — containing colouring books, crayons, chalk and bubbles, among other goodies — to children at Sandman Centre on Friday. “People helped my mom

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Lange said the conditions could give the impression the city would not oppose the mine under certain circumstances. “It’s rather like saying to your partner, ‘No, I don’t want to go to Vancouver this weekend, but if we go, I insist we stay in this hotel and eat at this restaurant,’” she said, proposing council instead send a list of reasons why it is rejecting the project, which would include areas in which it feels mitigation is lacking. Dudy said refusing to send conditions to the government is an “abdication” of council’s responsibilities to the public. “I want to protect this community. I want to make sure there are certain things that are being addressed,” he said. The vote to reject the mine is separate from the community benefit agreement, which councillors agreed to in a 5-2 in-camera vote on June 27, with Cavers and Walsh opposed. (Coun. Ken Christian, who has since resigned to seek the mayor’s chair, was present and voted in favour the agreement.) The $3.8 million would be paid to the city annually throughout the life of the mine, which is estimated at 23 years. Deputy Mayor Arjun Singh said he hopes the rejection will

have no effect on the benefit agreement, which requires another three to five months of negotiation to finalize details. “KGHM has been professional to deal with. They understood the math for this vote long before I made my decision to come out against it,” Singh said. “They understand that if they get a permit, there’ll be certain things they have to work with the city on.” Singh said he supported the benefit agreement, while opting not to put conditions on council’s response, because it will not be factored into the environmentalassessment process. “The community agreement encompasses a lot of things the conditions would have talked about, and that’s the agreement that doesn’t have to have the B.C. Environmental Office or the federal assessment office involved,” he said. “It’s just us and KGHM.” But Cavers is concerned KGHM will attempt to use the agreement to claim the city is in support of its project, citing Kinder Morgan as an example of a company that has used compensation agreements as a public-relations booster. Breaking down the $3.8 million annual payment to the city, $1.8 million will be used for items including an independent monitoring program, a local health-

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Kamloops’ mayoral candidates are split on whether to support a ward system for the city — but none of them think the system should go to a vote this year. Cindy Ross Friedman said the results of a recent KTW poll on the issue, where the answer “What’s a ward system?” garnered the most votes, show there is a need for more public education on the system. “If we put this on the ballot in September, people aren’t going to know how to deal with it,” she said. While Ross Friedman supports looking at a ward system, which would see at least some councillors chosen to represent certain neighbourhoods of the

city, she does not want the question put to voters until the 2018 general election. Coun. Denis Walsh has proposed asking residents whether they want to see a hybrid ward system as part of the Sept. 30 byelection. Walsh said a hybrid ward could see two councillors elected to represent the North Shore, two more representing the south, with the remaining four chosen on an at-large basis. The ballot question would be non-binding. Ken Christian said a ward system would be disruptive to the local political process for little reward. “I think you would have neighbourhoods competing with each other rather than a council going in the same direction, making decisions for the whole

city,” he said. Christian disagreed with Walsh’s main argument for a ward system — that the North Shore isn’t as well represented as it would be with specifically-chosen councillors. “I think that’s not correct. I have as much empathy for decisions about Batchelor Hill as Brocklehurst,” he said. “If it’s a question about what’s doing what’s right for the whole city, the problem about having a council made up of people from various areas is they would lack a vision for all of Kamloops in favour of making decisions that are very parochial.” Ross Friedman believes a ward system would allow residents living outside of the city’s core more access to their elected representatives. “I really don’t know if they [city councillors] are

hearing from the folks out in Barnhartvale and Heffley Creek,” she said. “I’ve been getting a lot of support out in those areas and people are saying, ‘Oh, thank goodness someone is thinking about this’ because they’re being dominated by a group of folks who . . . I think they’re not really aware of the problem of representation.” Reo Rocheleau said he hasn’t given the ward system issue much thought, but said Kamloops might be too small for wards. He feels the number of road construction projects the city has undertaken on the North Shore in recent years, including upgrades to Tranquille Road, shows the area is fairly represented. “They’ve had their share of money, that’s for sure,” he said.

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While Kamloops council’s final decision on the proposed Ajax mine came Monday in the form of a vote rejecting the project, the review process for the copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen is far from over. When the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO) resumed review of the project in April, it added 110 days to the usual 180-day timeline for environmental reviews.

The review had been halted at Day 107 to allow proponent KGHM Ajax to answer questions posed by various groups. The 110-day extension moved the end date for the review, conducted jointly with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA), to late September. Ajax can proceed only if both Victoria and Ottawa give it the nod. The BCEAO has also promised the public a look at its draft report to provincial and federal ministers, who have final decision-making authority on the project.

That is expected later this summer, along with a 30-day public comment period. Once the BCEAO and CEAA finish evaluating the environmental application, provincial ministers representing the environment and mines portfolios have up to 45 days to make a decision. With NDP Leader John Horgan set to be sworn in as premier on Tuesday, it’s not yet known who might fill those positions come October. On the federal side, there is no set timeline by which ministers must come to a conclusion on the mine.

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Congratulations on your call to the bar, Simon Walter

Cates Ford Oien Epp wishes to congratulate Simon Walter for his recent call to the bar and welcomes him as the firm’s newest associate. He practices in family law, estate planning, and civil litigation matters. Simon has called Kamloops home since he was one and a half years old. He completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Victoria in 2012, with a specialization in Acting and Theatre. He then graduated from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law in 2016. Simon has worked for CFOE every summer since the end of his first year of law school. Now that he has returned to Kamloops to work full-time, he continues to be involved in local community and business organizations. He is a member of the Kamloops Bar Association and the newly founded Kamloops Collaborative Family Law Association. He sits on the Board for the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra and is a member of the Kamloops Soccer Referees Association. Outside the office, Simon works as a referee for local soccer leagues and sings with The Cantabile Singers, a local Kamloops choir.

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HOW TO HELP WILDFIRE VICTIMS

e are using this space to again offer information to wildfire evacuees on where they can access help in Kamloops, after they have registered with the Red Cross online at www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/ current-emergency-responses or by calling 1-800-

863-6582. The TNRD has set up two public Facebook pages — one for people to provide and access donations and lodging (search TNRD Donations and Lodging) and one for people to offer volunteer services (search TNRD Volunteer Connections-2017 Wildfire). Here is a partial list of companies and organizations lending a hand to those impacted by wildfires. The longer list is being updated daily online at www.kamloopsthisweek.com/helpwildfirevictims as we learn of more efforts to help those in need. If you know of others offering help, email the information to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com: • KGHM Ajax has opened its Sugarloaf Ranch to house animals displaced by wildfires. Sugarloaf is located in Knutsford, just south of the Kamloops. Those with animals in need of placement can call Will Ciancone at 250-3712161 or Yves Lacasse at 250-299-6758. • Eyes International at 331 Victoria St. in downtown Kamloops has a replacement program for evacuees with valid ID. Call 250-851-8992 for information. • Kamloops Hot Yoga is offering free classes for evacuees. Find details on the company’s Facebook page. There are two studios — in the Brock Shopping Centre at Tranquille Road and Desmond Street and in Southgate at 6-953 Laval Cresc. • Telus is waiving fees for evacuees. • A Facebook group has been created to help evacuees find safe haven for their livestock. Go to its Facebook group: BC’s Emergency Livestock /Animal Evacuation Group. • Cascades Casino at 1555 Versatile Dr. in Aberdeen is offering evacuees with ID one free meal per day at The Buffet.

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s the evacuees from Williams Lake began arriving at Sandman Centre on the weekend for Kamloops’ second influx of residents fleeing the flames, KTW reporter Tim Petruk was there to report on the incredibly busy scene. I was at home, on the phone with various government officials and filing stories about the wildfire situation outside the evacuee storyline. When I texted Petruk to ask about the emotions of the evacuees he was speaking with, he replied: “Most people are really upbeat.” I thought it was sarcasm, a retort to my question. How, after all, did I think they were feeling? But Petruk was serious. “Everyone is impressed and proud of the civility of the evacuation and grateful to be here,” he explained. Certainly there were tears and stress and there will continue to be as lives have been changed. But the sentiment Petruk was seeing and hearing was similar to what I experienced a week earlier, when evacuees from Ashcroft and Cache Creek arrived on McArthur Island as the Ashcroft Reserve fire raged. I spoke with residents of the Boston Flats Trailer Park, all of whom lost their homes and their possessions and some of whom literally ran from the flames. The amazing thing is they knew their homes were gone, their memories reduced to ashes, but they had a stoic demeanour that continues to amaze me.

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MUSINGS There were resigned smiles and shrugs, a bit of dark humour and some belly laugh-inducing tales of rescuing animals while the flames licked at their heels. Above all, though, was the overriding gratitude that “things,” not lives were claimed by the fire. Every person with whom I spoke was already looking forward, saddened by what happened, but knowing the next step had to be taken forward. Perhaps it was the generation I was talking to, the generation before me, my parents’ generation. It is a generation that may have been born at the tail end of the Great Depression or in the decade after — during and following the Second World War — but one that knew, from parents of the previous generation, the importance of getting to work when life goes sideways. Another emotion that caught my attention back on McArthur Island was the extreme sense of gratitude shown by evacuees. When the fire threatened Ashcroft and Cache Creek and

residents were told to head to Kamloops, the speed in which the evacuation centre (since moved twice as the need has grown, first to Thompson Rivers University and then to Sandman Centre) was organized was remarkable. From people registering shellshocked visitors to volunteers taking care of pets outside, amid the seeming chaos was — and continues to be — military-like precision. We should all be as thankful to volunteers and others who are doing an outstanding job caring for the fellow humans. It has been said often that Kamloops has truly shown its spirit, but I am convinced, from talking to evacuees from Ashcroft and Cache Creek and from hearing the words of those from Williams Lake, that the generosity would be reciprocated if the roles of the communities were reversed.

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There is a plethora of information online at kamloopsthisweek.com that is of value to evacuees and those in Kamloops seeking to help. Click on the news story titled UPDATED: Plenty of help for wildfire victims to find businesses and organizations offering aide to evacuees. Click on the red Fire Watch icon to find information on how to help in various ways. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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KHADR WAS A ‘TERRIFIED KID,’ NOT A SOLDIER Editor: Re: B. Elmer Borneman’s letter of July 11 regarding the $10.5 million being paid to Omar Khadr by the federal government (‘A question on the Khadr gift of $10.5 million’): Two weeks ago, we Canadians proudly celebrated Canada’s diversity, multiculturalism, compassion, openness, humanity, justice and sense of global responsibility. Today, we hear the roar of small-minded bigots who are angry that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “gave” Khadr $10.5 million. Trudeau did not give Khadr that money. He apologized because it was the correct thing to do. It was awarded based on the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, which

was based on human-rights violations. Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child and U.S. and international law clearly forbid torturing children. Amnesty International Canada questioned how a 15-year-old Canadian was subjected to such horrible abuse. Khadr’s confession was obtained by torture. This makes his confession invalid. In Canada, we do not torture children. Yet Stephen Harper’s Conservatives, and Jean Chrétien’s Liberals before that, ignored the law and chose to let Khadr suffer torture in the hell that is Guantanamo Bay. It is laughable that Conservative Leader

Andrew Scheer is attempting to make political hay with this. That anyone would fall for such nonsense is mind-boggling. The idea that the widow of the soldier who died, Sgt. Christopher Speer, and the soldier who lost an eye should get this money instead of Khadr is ludicrous. Those men enlisted as adults. They agreed to invade a foreign country with the purpose of killing its citizens, knowing full well there is always the danger of being killed themselves. Khadr did not volunteer to be there. He was not a soldier. He was a terrified kid. Linda Davidson Kamloops

A VOTE FOR NORTH SHORE Editor: On July 11, I was walking down Tranquille Road from Surplus Herby’s to my home and I noticed how dirty the street was looking. There was garbage, weeds and a lack of flower beds — and I wondered why, compared to Victoria Street. I thought perhaps one of the reasons is most of our city council members live on the south side of the river. In the Sept. 30 byelection, I will be giving my support to the two candidates who hail from the North Shore and I hope people who live on the North Shore will follow suit. Ed Repka Kamloops

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Editor: Congratulations to Juniper Ridge residents on the $1.2million improvement project for a section of Qu’Appelle Boulevard, while the residents of Barnhartvale continue to walk and drive on one of the worst roads in B.C. Karen Ferguson Kamloops

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A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online RE: STORY: CITY OF KAMLOOPS WILL GET $3.8 MILLION PER YEAR FROM KGHM IF AJAX MINE APPROVED:

“No thanks at any price, ‘I won’t sell my soul or my city, ‘Four million would be rather nice, ‘But my quality of life would be gritty — like dust in your teeth.” — posted by Jack Jones “So, the city gets $3.8 million to offset the costs of the programs it would have to enact because of the mine? “Why don’t we just skip the mine and then we won’t need a million-dollar groundwater monitoring program. At best this is KGHM Ajax offsetting some of the costs of this mine. We would be better off to take a hard pass on this one.” — posted by Jon “By the time things get going for Ajax, there will be a new council and new mayor. “Hopefully, they will make the right decision and support this project. Mines aren’t built overnight, so we have lots of time to get rid of those who think we can build a strong economy based on low-paying hospitality and tourism jobs.” — posted by Al

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JOIN IN FOR A GOOD CAUSE Monday, July 24 The Melanoma Warriors are preparing for a 240-kilometre bike ride from Vancouver to Seattle as part of the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Survivor Chris Brochu, along with teammates Lindsay and Joey Ippolito, Robyn Fidanza, Dave Brochu and Sam Conroy, are holding a fundraiser barbecue dinner with live music in advance of the ride on Monday, July 24, at the Sandbar Grill in Kamloops. The night will also feature a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit cancer patients. Chris Brochu has been the recipient of new immunotherapy cancer treatment in the past and is hoping Kamloopsians will rally behind him to allow other people the opportunity to heal. Tickets to the event are $29, which includes taxes and gratuity. It runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sandbar Grill is located at 177 Tranquille Rd. on the North Kamloops. For more information and for tickets, go online to eventbrite.ca and search for “Melanoma Warriors Fundraising Dinner for the Ride to Conquer Cancer.”

SPECIAL DONATION: TD donated $10,000 to Special Olympics BC, which is held its Summer Games in Kamloops from July 6 to July 9. From left: Jennifer Hoffert, TD Bank; Traci Friesen, TD mortgage specialist; Eric Davis, vice-president, TD Wealth; Karl De Bruijn, chair of Special Olympics BC; and Patrick Therrien, TD Commercial Bank. COMMUNITY CROP: Incoming Kamloops Rotary Club president Mathew Dundas awarding the District Governor Vern Nielsen “Local Hero” Award to Colin Lyons of Lyons Landscaping for his work spearheading the “Grow a Row” project, which sees local businesses sponsor garden beds, in which produce is grown for those in need.

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Court hears details of cabbie stabbing TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

The Crown wants a three-year prison sentence for a young man who stabbed a Kamloops cab driver in the neck while robbing him of $120. Austin Eyres, 20, pleaded guilty in B.C. Supreme Court on Monday to aggravated assault stemming from the 2016 stabbing of Kami Cabs driver Cal Huntington. Court heard Eyres was armed with a knife when he walked into a Sahali gas station just before 2 a.m. on Aug. 24, 2016, and asked a clerk to call him a cab. Huntington picked up the Eyres’

fare and was told to head downtown. Huntington stopped near the area of Pleasant Street and Eighth Avenue, where Eyres pulled his knife and demanded cash, stabbing the driver once in the neck before fleeing on foot. Huntington underwent emergency surgery to repair life-threatening injuries. He was in court on Monday when Eyres pleaded guilty. While the Crown is seeking a three-year sentence in a federal penitentiary, defence lawyer Jay Michi has proposed a sentence of two years behind bars. A date for sentencing had not been set as of KTW press time.

STRIKE VOTE AT HIGHLAND VALLEY Unionized workers at Highland Valley Copper have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action to back demands. Kyle Wolff, president of United Steelworkers Local 7619, said 99.8 per cent of those casting a

ballot voted in favour of striking. About 85 per cent of the workforce’s 1,000 employees participated in the vote on Sunday in Logan Lake. The union and mine owned by Teck Resources began bargaining in August last

year. “It’s a message to the employer we’re not interested in concessions,” he said. Wolff said there are no immediate plans for job action. The two sides have not set any dates to resume bargaining.

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The mother of a Savona teen who suf fered severe brain inju ries during an attack last year in Brockle hurst said her son’s condition has once again deterio rated. JESSIE Jessie SIMPSON Simpson was in a coma for months after being attacked on a Brocklehurst street on June 19, 2016. He began to wake up and started to talk following sur gery in January, but has since suffered two med ical setbacks — most

recently a return to the intensivecare unit at Royal Inland Hospital on Saturday, according to his mother. “He’s super sick right now,” Susana Simpson told KTW. “He’s got an infection. And he’d been doing so good, too.” A trust account has been set up to help Simpson cope with his substantial injuries for the rest of his life. Donations are accepted at any TD Canada Trust branch in Canada using transit number 07900 and account number 6496246. Donations must be made to “Susana Simpson in trust for Jessie Simpson.” Kristopher Teichrieb

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The hundreds of cots arranged inside Sandman Centre over the weekend were done so with surgical precision — and each came with a brand-new set of sheets. The cots were sourced from various companies and organizations. Outside the arena, volunteers doled out pastries and sandwiches and water and juice to anyone who would take it. At one point, a man with a cigarette dangling from his mouth wandered the plaza carrying a large McDonald’s shipping box full of cheeseburgers, handing them out indiscriminately. There have been long lines and frayed

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nerves and hiccups, but the precision with which emergency management officials and volunteers have responded to the situation has been a topic of conversation with evacuees and locals alike. “I’m pretty amazed by this,” said Laurie Bishop, a 100 Mile House evacuee who was registering at Sandman Centre on Monday afternoon. “I was expecting to come and stand in a long line. I was pleasantly surprised to come and get a number. And everywhere I turn there’s someone offering help, food, water.” Thompson-Nicola Regional District emergency information officer Debbie Snell said plenty of work goes into figuring out the logistics of

disaster evacuations. “It’s quite the feat of organization, I must say,” she told KTW. “In the midst of the emergencies and a bit of chaos, there are people that have been working 14-hour days. We are continuously planning ahead. We have a whole team solely focused on logistics. It’s pretty amazing the coordination that goes on behind the scenes.” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar was walking the plaza outside Sandman Centre on Monday in apparent anonymity among the throngs of out-of-town evacuees. He said he has been struck by the community’s efforts in coming together. “It’s kind of indescribable, really,” he

said. “Even the energy down here — it’s really calm and well-organized. That’s providing a lot of comfort to the evacuees, as well, I’m sure.” Milobar was Kamloops’ mayor for more than eight years before successfully running this spring for a seat in the legislature in Victoria. As mayor, he was part of emergency planning sessions and previous evacuations — but nothing on the scale of what is taking place this year. “Unfortunately, we’ve got a lot of experience hosting evacuees,” he said. “I think from 2003 until today, you’re seeing that evolution of learning. And I’m sure there are things we’ll take out of this for next time.”

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KEITH MCNEILL/CLEARWATER TIMES A tongue of the Thuya Lake fire southwest of Little Fort works its way downhill on Friday afternoon, getting perilously close to the BC Hydro power line that services the upper North Thompson Valley. During the wildfires of 2003 the power line was cut south of Barriere, leaving the valley without power for some time. Having adequate electricity would be important for keeping Clearwater’s and other water systems charged to help combat any fire inside a community. In the foreground is one of two helicopters that were dropping buckets of water on the blaze.

Lifeline threatened The only power line into the upper North Thompson Valley is being threatened by Thuya Lake fire. The incident-management team responsible for controlling the wildfires near Little Fort is aware of the threat to the power line that services the upper North Thompson Valley

(as well as Valemount and McBride), said Shannon Bond, a spokesperson for the team. She said the work is being given a high priority. Efforts to protect the powe -line continued Saturday morning using helicopters to drop water on the area.

There are no ground crews or heavy equipment working that section of the fire, she said, noting many of the slopes the Thuya Lake fire is on are too steep for crews or equipment to work safely. Bond said the incident-management team is from Parks Canada.

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Kamloops insurance brokers are facing requests for new home policies at a time when some insurers are declining to issue them due to wildfire risk. The problem is particularly acute for new home buyers. Robert Robertson, vice-president of operations for insurance broker Hub International in the B.C. Interior, called the situation “dynamic.” “Most insurers will not let us bind coverage if the home is within 25 kilometres of an active wildfire.,” he said. “Some insurers restrictions are within 50 kilometres of an active wildfire. With wildfires popping up so quickly all over the province, this is creating challenges for all brokers in getting coverage in place for clients.” A spokesman for the Insurance Bureau of Canada, which represents the country’s insurers, acknowledged in an email message that it may be a problem for some buyers “It could be difficult — not saying impossible,” said Steve Kee. All property risks will be assessed

by insurers based on their specific risk characteristics.” Kee said, beyond making sure homes are firesafe during a time of elevated danger, the “real issue might be with new first time buyers — existing home owners and insurance holders shouldn’t have a problem.” City realtor Brendan Shaw said he’s hearing about problems. “We’ve had a couple deals that had to be extended because of that,” he said. Shaw said buyers should always be aware that obtaining insurance is a subject they will have to remove to complete a deal, similar to obtaining financing or a home inspection. With the current situation, they shouldn’t assume they will be able to obtain a policy. “Do your due diligence beforehand,” he cautioned. Robertson said a challenge to obtain coverage for buyers is when it’s two or three weeks in the future, on the date a sale closes. “Some insurers are advising that they retain the right to revoke the agreement to bind coverage if a wildfire starts up within 25 to 50 kilometres of the risk in the interim,” he said.

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Federal Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan was in Kamloops on Friday, meeting with evacuees at the emergency social services reception centre and pledging military support amidst a provincial state of emergency due to wildfires burning throughout the region. “Safety is the No. 1 paramount,” the minister told media outside of the centre at Thompson Rivers University (which has since been moved to Sandman Centre). “We want to work very closely with the province to make sure we have all the necessary tools.” The Canadian Armed Forces have already been deployed at the request of the province. Sajjan said resources were moved from Ontario immediately upon request. Troops are also training, in case they are needed. Asked whether the military is more or less on standby, Sajjan emphasized the importance of planning. He said air assets are “actively involved”, with pilots flying into

DAVE EAGLES/KTW Harjit Sajjan, the federal minister of National Defence and MP for Vancouver-South, speaks with wildfire evacuees during a visit to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s emergency social services reception centre at Thompson Rivers University on Friday.

the areas. “It’s about making sure that we are ready for any contingency,” he said. “Hopefully, it won’t, it doesn’t have to come to that. But in case it does, we’re going to make sure that every asset is there. “This is a time of need for Canadians and we want to make sure we give the confidence to Canadians that regardless of the level of government, all the

levels of government will be there for them,” Sajjan said. The visit came as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a federal ad hoc committee in response to the ongoing wildfires in British Columbia. Sajjan is part of that committee. “It will allow us to co-ordinate the federal response at a provincial level for not only at the time of need, but also at the time of recovery

as well,” Sajjan said. Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta was on hand and, asked about his community needs, said the situation is still evolving. “We’re just grateful the federal government is here, willing to help,” he said. While the photo-op portrayed a co-ordinated approach, some evacuees and volunteers wanted face time from leaders at the top, along with financial

aid. Tara Spender, 42, an evacuee from 108 Mile, told KTW she is upset about the absence of Trudeau, who was photographed at the Calgary Stampede last week, flipping flapjacks in a cowboy hat at the Calgary Stampede. Trudeau has yet to witness first-hand the devastation of wildfires in B.C. Sajjat, however, said it is important not to interfere with work

being done by first responders. “The prime minster will aways come and visit at a time when his presence does not take away from helping Canadians,” Sajjan said. “Obviously, he will be making time to do so. As you know, he spent half of his life here in British Columbia and this is about making sure we’re here at the right time of need and I’m here also to learn what future things we need to be able to provide. I’ll feed that back to my colleagues as well, but at the same time, I don’t want to interfere as well with the great work our first responders are doing.” Spender would also like to see financial support. While she considers herself lucky — she, her husband, child and parents are staying with her stepsister in Kamloops and their home in the Cariboo remains standing — she knows other who will go home to nothing. “Definitely more financial help,” Spender said. “We actually have friends in 100 Mile that lost their farm and everything else that they own. It was an

heirloom family home. They had just gotten their farm status. They have absolutely nothing left.” Sajjan also met with Kamloops volunteer Bonnie McBride, who is facilitating a group to care for evacuees’ pets, which are not allowed in the emergency operations centre. To date, the group has taken in about 400 animals, operating outside of the Old Main Building at Thompson Rivers University, thanks to about $30,000 of in-kind donations. The need continues on a day-to-day basis. “We run out every single day,” McBride said. Kamloops residents and local businesses have kept resources flowing, but McBride worries about the longhaul and donor exhaustion. “What we’re finding right now is that no level of government, other than the TNRD, in terms of helping us find resources, has actually made a commitment — a dollar-valued commitment. Other than about $3,000 in private donations, we’ve received no money to make this happen,” McBride said.

Animals also part of evacuation process These are part of a herd of 120 horses currently calling the rodeo arena at the North Thompson Fall Fairgrounds in Barriere home due to being evacuated from a guest ranch due to wildfires. JILL HAYWARD PHOTO

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Emergency evacuation centres in Kamloops are not the only places in the region bustling with bodies. The North Thompson Fall Fairgrounds in Barriere is housing 370 animals — the most crowded it’s ever been. “Seventy per cent is horses,” said Jill Hayward, president of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association. “We’ve got flocks of sheep, mules, alpacas, goats, pigs, rabbits — you’ name it we’ve got it.” Animals began arriving on July 7. The grounds is set up to hold hundred of animals for 4-H and other events. But it is bustling more than usual for a major event. “This is probably the most animals we’ve had at the fair grounds at one time. We’re pretty much maxed out but can take a few more.” Hayward credits volunteers who are helping feed and care for the farm stock at the grounds. The typical visitor pulling off Highway 5N is carrying hay for feed. “Farmers and ranchers and people from all over have delivered hay.” That includes Argo Road Maintenance. “They don’t grow hay,” she said. “They obviously bought it somewhere.” Other regional facilities taking boarding animals include the stockyard operated by B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative in Kamloops and Nicola Fair Grounds.

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im Bell never imagined he’d be signing partnership agreements because of a playground, nor that the agreements would be with one of the largest lumber companies in the world and a small First Nation community in the Shuswap. “I’ve learned in my career to always expect the unexpected,” said Bell, Arrow’s vice-president of trucking operations. “But this is probably the first time I’ve gone into a fourway partnership to deliver on a project without any agreement in place.” The new leadership in the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band had been working to reopen relationships with industry partners, specifically to help the band realize the benefits of its provincial forest licence. “We were looking for companies whose approach to partnerships extends beyond what we see in typical resource-development agreements,” said band economic-development advisor Leonard Jackson of his BCT Projects company. “We asked several forestry companies to pitch concepts for working together.” Enter Brad Bennett, Interfor’s woodlands manager. Within a couple of conversations, Bennett and Jackson brought Bell into the discussion. “Interfor had been attempting to engage with the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band for a long time with little success, but we knew the current chief and council were looking for companies with whom to partner on their forestry project,” Bennett said. “Having worked with Arrow on other projects, and knowing the company’s commitment to Aboriginal engagement, we knew we wanted Arrow in the room with us from the start.” When Interfor, Arrow and the band sat down for the first time, the goal was getting to know one another. Specific business was off the table and, instead, initial discussions focused on whether the people in the room felt there was a cultural fit. Little Shuswap Lake Coun.

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Children of the Little Shuswap Lake Indian band enjoy their new playground, which opened on June 14 as the result of a partnership between Interfor, Arrow and the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band.

Dale Tomma recalls talking to Bell, Bennett and Jackson about the importance the band’s leadership places on progressive development. “As leaders, one of our jobs is to get out into other communities to look at what they are doing to spur economic development,” Tomma said. “I happened to mention a place I’d visited where the mill had recently built a recreation facility. This, in a small community where people were already benefiting from the mill economically through employment. What I saw there was how the community now came together socially in the beautiful space the company had created.” Bell said they had been discussing the importance of companies recognizing lasting relationships are not

just built on revenue sharing. “We knew Dale wasn’t telling us that story because she wanted us to build a playground, even though we know there isn’t one in the community and we know that kids bike down a busy, dangerous highway to Chase to play,” Bell said. Bell, Bennett and Jackson walked out of the meeting and knew they were building a playground anyway, a playground that opened on June 14. “We’ve partnered with several First Nations communities on different projects, all unique and all mutually beneficial,” Bell said. “What makes this one special is that we all went into those initial discussions without a defined project or business goal in mind. And, while the immedi-

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ate outcome is this playground — which isn’t even a part of the formal partnership agreements we’re working on — it’s representative of how we want to work together on what we hope will become long-term business relationships.” The details of the resource-development partnerships are still being finalized. The parties are working towards revenue and employment agreements that will see the band sell timber volumes to Interfor. Arrow and Interfor will have an agreement to haul timber, not only from band land to the Adams Lake Mill, but also on other forestry projects. And they’ll do this in logging trucks they put on the road with the band through a jointventure partnership.

With the Plaza Hotel under new ownership, ACT Adventures and Chimera Theatre have made changes to their walking tours and picnic in the park. Walking tours will now operate out of the Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel, after moving from the former Fireside Lounge restaurant location in the Plaza. Meanwhile, the picnic in the park pick-up location will now be the Tourism Kamloops store at Sandman Centre. For more information or to book a tour, go online to actadventures.ca.

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Lanny McDonald chases Mark Recchi in the alumni game at Hockey Day in Canada in Kamloops last year. It was McDonald who called Recchi last month to let him know he will join the Hockey Hall of Fame in November. KTW FILE PHOTO

Recchi proved them wrong on way to Hall SCOUTS, MEDIA IN KAMLOOPS SAID RECCHI WAS TOO SMALL, TOO SLOW; HE PLAYED 1,652 NHL GAMES MARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

ark Recchi doesn’t often field phone calls during Pittsburgh Penguins’ staff meetings, but he figured this one might be worth taking. It was Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) selection day, so he excused himself after noticing the 416 Toronto area code and picked up in time to hear Lanny McDonald’s voice on the other end. The moustached HHOF chairman broke the good news. “I don’t get too emotional, but we were in Pittsburgh and I was at the rink that day when he got the call and I got pretty emotional,” said Mark’s father, Mel. “You can’t get any further in hockey. You work through your career and that’s the end. There is no bigger honour than getting to the Hall of Fame and he’s

Mark Recchi racked up 61 goals and 154 points in 62 games with the 1987-1988 Kamloops Blazers.

going to be there forever.” Recchi is the first Kamloopsborn Hall of Famer. “It’s a huge honour,” he said. “Kamloops was everything to me growing up. It was a great place for me to learn my craft and learn hockey and sport, in general, and to grow up. It gave me everything I needed and my parents gave me every advantage, as well.” Recchi, 49, finished his career 12th on the all-time NHL scor-

ing list with 1,533 points, 577 of them goals, in 1,652 games, and won three Stanley cups as a player — with Pittsburgh in 1991, with Carolina in 2006 and with Boston in 2011, the latter title clinched in Vancouver, just 3.5 hours from where he first laced up his skates. The numbers screamed firstballot Hall of Famer to many, but Recchi was passed over three times since becoming eligible for selection in 2014. He was also overlooked at the start of his career. Don Moores, president of the Kamloops Blazers, coached Recchi for three years in the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association ranks in the early 1980s. “I always tell this story,” Moores said. “I’m not going to mention any names, but the press guys, a lot of sports guys, said Mark Recchi would be lucky to play tier 2 junior hockey and, if he did play, he’d be an outside fringe player at best.” Local scouts could see he was an elite minor hockey player, but

his sub-six-foot height and, amazingly, a perceived lack of speed scared them away. “I used to laugh and say, ‘If they don’t think I can skate, then I’m really in trouble,” said Recchi, who has padded his resume since retirement, winning Stanley Cups with the Penguins as a player development coach in 2016 and 2017. “The criticisms were always hard to hear, but they also drove you, too. I wanted to prove people wrong and it gave you a little extra drive, not that I needed any.” Recchi’s mother, Ruth, knew any physical shortcomings would be nullified by natural talent and a ferocious work ethic she began to see at an early age. “Actually, from elementary school, really,” said Ruth, who can remember when the Stanley Cup ended up in Mario Lemieux’s pool in 1991. “His teachers had talked to us about him, how well co-ordinated he was for playing basketball and things like that at school, that he was just very talented. He sort of excelled at

anything he did, soccer, track and field . . .” Recchi grew up on Douglas Street, a short walk away from the Blazers’ former home, venerable Memorial Arena on Victoria Street. When Kamloops did not list him (there was no WHL Draft back then), he took the snub to heart. “He was always the cream of the crop around here, coming out of Kamloops minor hockey, and not being listed here was a shot to him,” said Mark’s brother, Matt, the Blazers’ director of player personnel. “He used it as motivation to show everyone they were wrong.” The New Westminster Bruins noticed Recchi at an under-16 Team B.C. summer camp and head coach Al Patterson brought him to the Lower Mainland in time for the 1984-1985 season, which he spent mostly with the Langley Eagles in the junior A ranks. See HARD, A26

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Marathon organizers wary of smoke SPORT CHEK KAMLOOPS MARATHON WILL BE CANCELLED, IF AIR QUALITY INDEX EXPECTED TO BE POOR MARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

The last thing event organizers want to do is cancel the Sport Chek Kamloops Marathon, but they are not willing to put runners in danger. Organizers will be monitoring the Government of Canada Air Quality Health Index this week, as forest fires rage across the province and the Sunday event approaches. “Air quality can change drastically in 48 hours, even 24 hours, so we’re monitoring it on a dayto-day basis,” said race organizer Christopher Seguin, who was influential in bringing the marathon to Kamloops in 2012. “As we get closer to the event, we’ll make that call. What we don’t want to do is cancel an event that helps so many and have blue skies above us.” Multiple distances — threekilometre, eight-kilometre, half marathon and full marathon — are available to runners. “We want to maintain the health of our runners,” Seguin said.

“Strenuous activity outdoors when air quality is like it is today [Monday] is not advisable. “We’re asking experts on what the best time window is to make that call. We’ll have more clarity on that later this week.” The Boston Marathon qualifier is expected to attract somewhere between 500 and 700 runners, many of whom make the trek to Kamloops for the event each year. “Out-of-town people are far more concerned with populations of [displaced] people here in B.C. than they are about running a marathon,” Seguin said. “We’re having general injuries, but people are very supportive and understanding.” The best place for the latest news on whether the marathon will go forward is its website at kamloopsmarathon.ca. “I really hope it happens,” Seguin said. “It’s an amazing experience for hundreds and hundreds of people and it’s growing and I really hope we can maintain momentum, but we really want to be safe as we do it.”

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Lacrosse players at North American Indigenous Games Four lacrosse players from Kamloops are playing for under-16 Team B.C. at the North American Indigenous Games. Trey Dergousoff, R.J. Gerow, Spencer Vaughan and Nolan Virgo, each of whom are Kamloops Minor Lacrosse Association products, will travel to Toronto for the Games, which began on the weekend and wrap up on Sunday. The Games will bring together about 5,000 Indigenous athletes from Canada and the U.S.

Tournament Capital Sports Ryan Wightman and the Kamloops Venom squared off against the Vernon Tigers at Memorial Arena last night after KTW’s press deadline in Game 1 of the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League final. For the result, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.

Ladies of Lacrosse

The Kamloops Ladies of Lacrosse handed out their year-end awards earlier this month at Mt. Paul Golf Course. Winning awards were Katy Thorne, most valuable player; Jody Lewis, rookie of the year; goaltender Kelci Reid, best defensive player; Jessica (Turner) Nakashimada, most sportsmanlike player; Susan Gallays, most improved player; Andrea Hall, iron warrior; and Crystal

Wadlegger, most dedicated drop-in player. Head coach Jim Boomer led the awards ceremony. The ladies will play field lacrosse in September and October. For more information, email Jane Peterson at djpeterson@shaw.ca or find Kamloops Ladies of

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Kennedy talking at TRU

Sheldon Kennedy and the Respect Group will be involved in a pair of TRU WolfPack events later this year. The former NHLer will attend the athletics program’s scholarship

breakfast on Sept. 28 and Respect Group will sponsor the U Sports Men’s Soccer Championship, which runs from Nov. 9 to Nov. 12 at Hillside Stadium. The Calgary-based Respect Group was established by Kennedy and co-founder Wayne McNeil to prevent abuse,

BRIEFS bullying and harassment. Tickets for the fundraising breakfast will be available online at tru.ca/athletics/community/breakfast.html. The cost of a table of 10 is $1,500, while individual tickets are $100. Kennedy, who was sexually abused by former Swift Current Broncos’ head coach Graham James in the 1980s, will also be holding a presentation at TRU on Sept. 27. “The plan is to show our documentary, Swift Current,” Kennedy said. “This film really sets the stage for why sport is so important in the lives of our young people and why it is up to organizations, universities and communities alike to make child

protection education a top priority.”

WolfPack feel

There is a Thompson Rivers University WolfPack flavour to the Volleyball BC under-18 girls’ select team that will compete at the Canada Summer Games, which get underway in Winnipeg on July 28. Head coach Ashley Shannik and assistant coaches Spencer Reed and Nathan Bennett have connections to the local university. Shannik is a former player and assistant coach with the women’s volleyball program, Reed is a former player and current assistant coach with the men’s program and Bennett has been the primary assistant coach with TRU’s women’s program the last three seasons. The team is competing this week at the USA High Performance Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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$120 per player

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$150 per player

***Players have the option to add a Hockey Skills camp in the afternoon from 1:15pm to 2:30pm Visit www.kamloopsminorhockey.com for details and to register.

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SPORTS

Hard work paid off for Recchi From A23

Mark Recchi eventually realized his childhood dream of playing for the Kamloops Blazers in Memorial Arena.

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“That’s when he started to elevate his training,” Matt said. “He wanted it more than everyone else. He did more than everybody else. Everyone was training once a day. He was training twice a day. We saw that drive when he was 15, 16 and 17, the motivation to play in the Western league and be an elite player, and it stayed with him all the way through.” Recchi had a breakout WHL season in 1985-1986, recording 21 goals and 61 points with the Bruins as a 17-year-old. “We weren’t happy with New West,” Mel said. “They were going through troubled times. We were hoping he could get traded to Kamloops.” In 1985, Bob Brown became the Blazers’ general manager and Moores signed on as an assistant coach. Both were influential in bringing Recchi home. “He was just totally overlooked by the people involved in town,” Ruth said. “Sometimes, it was a little hurtful, but you just had faith in what was going on. I was proud of him that he could come back.” Recchi was on pace for a 100-point campaign with the Blazers in 1986-1987, realizing his childhood dream of playing in front of raucous crowds at Memorial Arena, but he broke his ankle and finished his 18-year-old season with 76 points after 40 games. The gruelling workouts continued in the

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He was just totally overlooked by the people involved in town. Sometimes, it was a little hurtful, but you just had faith . . .

”

— Ruth Recchi

KTW FILE PHOTO

Mark Recchi celebrates his Stanley Cup victory with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the River City in 2011, along with the Kamloops Mounted Patrol.

off-season, including on weekend nights when friends were out socializing. “Him and Murray Baron used to run the mountains around town in the summertime when they had time off and he was just really dedicated to his fitness,” Ruth said. “That helped him, with being small. It helped him endure it.” If any critics at the junior level remained, they were silenced in 1987-1988 when Recchi racked up 154 points, including 61 goals, in 62 games. “He had great speed and saw the ice really well and dominated,” Moores said. “But what he figured out that a lot of kids didn’t figure out is he would always give and go. That, even in today’s age, is critical to being a player at a high level.

“Mark always knew how to move the puck and get it back, plus he’s a very hard worker.” Undersized Recchi used a few techniques to exaggerate his physical attributes when NHL scouts came around. “They had those long white socks,” Moores said. “He took an inch of tape and taped it under his heel and put his sock on so it looked like he was 5-foot-10. That’s no lie.” “They’d put pucks in their pockets to try and get more weight, too,” added Mel, who was raised in a home on the street that now bears his son’s name, Mark Recchi Way. The Penguins nabbed Recchi 67th overall at the 1988 NHL Draft. He was Pittsburgh’s leading scorer in the

1990-1991 championship season, with 113 points in 78 games, and added 34 points in 24 playoff games en route to the Cup. Recchi was named to seven all-star teams and became the 13th player in NHL history to record 1,500 points. He played for seven NHL teams throughout his 22-year career and ranks fifth all-time in NHL games played. He was named an assistant coach with the Penguins earlier this month. When he brought the Cup home to Kamloops in 2006, one of his elementaryschool teachers produced a keepsake. “He wrote a letter in about Grade 1 or so that said he was going to play in the NHL one day,” Ruth said. “We gave it to him that day. We didn’t think he was too small. We just saw his potential. He just really went out and showed them that he could make it.” Recchi is joined by Teemu Selanne, Paul Kariya, Dave Andreychuk and women’s star Danielle Goyette in the players’ category, along with Clare Drake and Jeremy Jacobs in the builders category, to make up the class of 2017. The induction ceremony will be held on Nov. 13 in Toronto. “I’m sure it will all sink in when we get there,” Recchi said. “Obviously, it’s such a humbling and amazing honour to cap off a career I’m proud of and I’m excited about getting there.”

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SPORTS

Lulay proves value DAN RALPH

THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — Travis Lulay is living proof of just how important a backup quarterback is in the CFL. The 33-year-old threw for a career-best 436 yards and three TDs Saturday night in leading B.C. past the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 41-26. Lulay set a CFL record for most passing yards coming off the bench, replacing injured starter Jonathon Jennings on the Lions’ first possession. “I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a special moment for me to be able to come off the bench and help my team win,’’ Lulay said. “Being a [backup] you never know when or how it’s going to happen. “Last year, it didn’t happen. This year, it happened on the second play of the game in a game on the road that my team needed me in. The first two plays I got hit really good. That kind of jarred my senses into the game.’’ The 6-foot-2, 216pound Lulay led B.C. to a Grey Cup title in 2011 and was the game MVP after being named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player. Twice he’s thrown for

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Quarterbacks Jonathon Jennings (left) and Travis Lulay have some fun at B.C. Lions’ training camp in Kamloops. Backup Lulay had one of the best games of his career in relief of injured Jennings against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday.

more than 4,000 yards and in 2011 and 2012 had a combined 59 TD strikes. In January 2013, Lulay signed a twoyear contract extension reportedly worth $450,000 annually. But he suffered a shoulder injury that season that required surgery and limited him to just four games — and one start — in 2014. Lulay started 10 games in 2015 before suffering a torn medial collateral ligament. Jennings stepped so impressively as a rookie that when Lulay returned, it was as the backup. To remain with B.C., Lulay had to not only swallow his pride but also take a significant pay cut. Lulay led B.C. (3-1) to a third straight road

win against an East Division opponent. He relished teaming up with receiver Nick Moore, who re-signed with the Lions in February after missing much of last year with a torn ACL suffered while celebrating a touchdown. Moore, 31, had 10 catches for 220 yards and a TD versus Hamilton. “An ACL on a receiver is like a throwing shoulder on a quarterback so I know what he went through,’’ Lulay said. “I was really pulling (for Moore), I’ve always been a really big Nick Moore fan.” The Lions will return to BC Place Stadium to play the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-1) on Friday, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.

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JULY

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Friday

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WEEKLY CROSSWORD ACROSS

1. Type of ion 5. __ N’ Bake 10. At all times 14. __ Triad: fictional cult 15. Spiked revolving disk 16. Swiss river 17. Bleat 18. Finnish lake 19. Spanish cubist Juan 20. Consumer 22. No seats available 23. Arrive 24. Upstate NY city 27. Team’s best pitcher 30. Follows sigma 31. Consume 32. Congressman 35. Spider’s territory 37. Conclusion 38. Female parent 39. Instruments 40. __-bo: exercise 41. Jewish spiritual leader 42. Oil cartel 43. In support of 44. More creepy 45. Color of blood 46. ‘__ death do us part 47. Radio finder (abbr.) 48. Promotions 49. Songs 52. Tony winner Daisy 55. Not just “play” 56. Affected with rabies 60. Formal group of likeminded people 61. Hold valuables 63. Male admirer 64. Actress Lucy 65. Prevents the fermentation of 66. Furniture 67. Long, winding ridge 68. Cover with drops 69. Major European river

DOWN 1. Greek goddess of youth 2. Early kingdom in Syria 3. Fortifying ditch 4. Walk into 5. Island state __ Lanka 6. Japan’s most populous island 7. Mindful of 8. Fuel 9. NY Giants’ Manning 10.Very willing 11. Linear unit 12. Guitarist Clapton 13. Semitic letter 21. Habitual repetitions

HOROSCOPES

23. Soak 25. Taxi 26. Small amount 27. A theatrical performer 28. 2-door car 29. ___ and flowed 32. Arabic female name 33. Implant within 34. Groups of two 36. College athletic conference 37. Body part 38. Disfigure 40. Accept 41. Allude to 43. Type of tree

44. Doctor of Education 46. Pearl Jam’s first album 47. Flower cluster 49. Heavy cavalry sword 50. Arabian Peninsula desert 51. Marten 52. Type of sound 53. Expression of grief 54. Liberian tribal people 57. Wizards’ shooting guard Bradley 58. Metrical foot 59. Mislead knowingly 61. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 62. Midway between south and southwest

HERMAN

Libra, take others’ candor with a grain of salt. They might just be blowing off steam and they will appreciate having someone there who listens.

Scorpio, you sometimes have a sarcastic sense of humor that makes you loved by some and disliked by others. Explain to the latter group that you mean no harm.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Leo, allow your plans for self-improvement to take center stage, especially true if you have put them on the shelf for some time. Make yourself a priority.

Virgo, you don’t tend to be reckless, but even you can surprise others sometimes with your behavior. Let the tongues wag if it means stepping out of your comfort zone.

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JULY 18 - JULY 24, 2017

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Cancer, address a potentially mess situation before it gathers too much steam. Communication is all that’s needed to ensure cooler heads ultimately prevail.

BY BILL SCHORR

Crossword Answers FOUND ON A26

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Gemini, some shocking information may find you reeling if you do not stay grounded. Although it comes as a surprise, with some processing you will be able to handle it.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

It can be difficult to separate facts from the fiction, Taurus. However, you generally are a good lie detector. Put your skills to use to determine if someone is stringing you along.

B I G N AT E

GRIZZWELLS

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you may need to make some modifications to your strategy as a situation continues to evolve. Don’t be afraid of change, as it is necessary to get the job done.

FRANK & ERNEST

MATH MIND

BENDER

The local corner store has 12 sandwiches in the cooler. Five have corned beef, seven have cheddar cheese and six have Swiss cheese. Each sandwich has at least one of the three ingredients and there is at least one sandwich of each of the seven-ingredient combinations. Exactly three sandwiches contain both types of cheese. Two sandwiches contain all three ingredients. How sandwiches are there of each type?

Sagittarius, a possible breakthrough in your communication levels may open up a whole new world. This can only improve your relationships and help your career.

Capricorn, you’re very good at balancing the elements of your life.This week may be especially challenging as many things come your way in rapid succession.

ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S (JULY 11) DIVVYING UP CANDY PUZZLE: The bag has 61 pieces of candy.

Aquarius, others may seem sure about their actions even if you feel lost. Don’t put too much stock in it, as everyone copes with self-doubt from time to time.

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Some of your beliefs are non-negotiable, Pisces. This can make for some rather heated conversations. But you’re up to the challenge.

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CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 250-371-4949

Fax: 250-374-1033

Email: classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

DEADLINES

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RUN UNTIL SOLD

RUN UNTIL RENTED

GARAGE SALE

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INDEX

LISTINGS

Announcements . . . . 001-099 Employment . . . . . . . . .100-165 Service Guide . . . . . . . 170-399 Pets/Farm . . . . . . . . . . .450-499 For Sale/Wanted. . . . .500-599 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . .600-699 Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700-799 Automotive . . . . . . . . . . 800-915 Legal Notices . . . . . . 920-1000

ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID. No refunds on classiﬁed ads.

1 Issue . . . . . . . . . $1300 1 Week . . . . . . . . . $3000 1 Month . . . . . . . . $9600 ADD COLOUR . . $2500 to your classiﬁed add Tax not included

Announcements

Anniversaries

Coming Events

CIVIC HOLIDAY DEADLINE CHANGE!!! Kamloops This Week will be closed on Monday, August 7th, 2017 for the Civic Statutory Holiday. Please note the following Classiﬁed Deadline Change: The deadline for Tuesday, August 8th paper will be Friday, August 4th at 10am.

RUN TILL

SOLD Turn your stuﬀ into

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11:00am Wednesday for Thursday’s Paper.

•

11:00am Thursday for Friday’s Paper.

Advertisements should be read on the ﬁrst publication day. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the ﬁrst insertion.

upcoming event for our

COMMUNITY CALENDAR go to

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Information

It is agreed by any Display or Classiﬁed Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertising shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

PERFECT Part-Time Opportunity

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Personals

Get in on the Action!

Looking For Love?

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Gamblers Anonymous every Thursday night at 7:00pm. 554 Seymour St. Info 318-8370.

Business Opportunities

Coming Events

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Scheduled for one month at a time. Customer must call to reschedule. Tax not included. Some restrictions apply

The Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band is inviting tenders for janitorial maintenance services required for Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band buildings, over a three year term. Sealed Tenders clearly marked “Tender – Janitorial Service – LSLIB Offices”, will be accepted until 2:00 PM on Friday August 11th, 2017 at the office of the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band, 1886 Little Shuswap Lake Rd, Chase BC V0E 1M2. Tender documents and further information are available online at the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band website at www.LSLIB.com, and at the office of the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band at the above address during regular office hours. The Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Tenders and to waive any informality in the Tenders received, in each case without giving any notice. The Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band reserves the right to accept the Tender which it deems most advantageous. Faxed submissions will not be accepted. The lowest or any Tender will not be necessarily accepted. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Kevin Potter, Director of Village Operations & Maintenance T: 250.679.3203 E: kpotter@LSLIB.com

• 2 large Garage Sale Signs • Instructions • FREE 6” Sub compliments of Tax not included

Tax not included

Employment

Personals

Business Opportunities

Career Opportunities

SWM 63 looking for lady age 40+ must like fishing, long drives and friendship must be non smoking/drinking call (250) 315-8573

Lost & Found Found: Single house key by A&W North Shore. 250-3765296.

Career Opportunities

Building Maintenance and Commercial Janitorial Business. Includes equipment, vehicle, training and existing contracts with 30 hours per week. Administrative support provided for Accounts Receivable & Sales. Gross income of approx. $3,100 per month plus. Asking $19,500. or best offer. Contact Darrell 250-319-1394.

8180655 TRUCK

DRIVER TRAINING

Funding available for those who qualify!

Get in on the Action! classiﬁeds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Career Opportunities

AUTOMOTIVE CAREERS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER, NOT A JOB? Busy automotive dealer seeks a enthusiastic individual for:

FULL TIME SERVICE ADVISOR

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE July 22-23 • August 12-13

The Class 1 Truck Driver Training program includes: • Airbrakes • Class 1 Driver Training – 2 week to 5 week courses • Road Test at ICBC

For more information, contact: Ray Trenholm - Driver Training

Email: rtrenholm@tru.ca Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades

We offer:

Great work Environment, Air conditioned shop, Brand new facility, Competitive salaries and beneﬁts, Locally owned Family run business.

Please forward resume to dlaporte@ramtrucks.ca

CHRYSLER • JEEP • DODGE • RAM

INVITATION TO TENDER Janitorial Services — LSLIB Ofﬁces

BONUS (pick up only):

Based on 3 lines 1 Issue. . . . . . . $1638 1 Week . . . . . $3960 1 Month . . . $12960

Employment

Only qualiﬁed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

1886 Little Shuswap Lake Road, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M2

11 Friday - 3 lines or less 1550 Thur/Fri - 3 lines or less

Announcements

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EMPLOYMENT

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EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTANT

Our Kamloops office is looking to hire an experienced accountant to add to our busy team of financial professionals. In this role, you will be a key member of our financial stewardship team and will work closely with the existing accounting team, Company Leaders and the Partnership, and external advisors to help ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of our accounting services. This position is ideally suited to a new CPA looking to expand their role and seeking to contribute and add value to a dynamic group of companies. Please see our website for more detailed information and to apply.

www.urbansystems.ca

Client & Facilities Manager

Western Canada Theatre, Kamloops, BC Western Canada Theatre is seeking a dynamic individual to work as part of the management team responsible for the administration and facilities management of Kamloops’ premier performance space, the 700-seat Sagebrush Theatre, and WCT’s 150-seat studio, the Pavilion Theatre, which includes WCT’s offices and workshops and the Kamloops Live! Box Office. Key aspects of the job: Coordinating with clients and technical, box office, and finance departments; managing front-of-house staff, maintenance contractors and a large volunteer staff; creating the schedules and executing corresponding contracts, including rental and ticketing agreements; ensuring safety protocols are in place, including public safety, food and beverage licenses, and requisite training for staff and volunteers, and ensuring the highest possible level of customer service. For full job posting, please see www.wctlive.ca. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ONLY. Mail to: Lori Marchand, Executive Director Western Canada Theatre lori@wctlive.ca

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Business Opportunities

Help Wanted

~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Class 1 Company Drivers (Highway Linehaul) Kamloops, BC The Van Kam Freightways Ltd. Group of Companies requires highway Linehaul drivers to be based out of our Kamloops terminal. Applicants should have a minimum of three years class 1 highway/mountain experience; winter driving experience a must. Basic use of computers would be asset. We offer above average rates and an excellent benefits package. To join our team of Professional Drivers, please send a cover letter, a current resume and current driver’s abstract (within the last 30 days) to: drivers@vankam.com If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Bev at 604-968-5488 or 1-800-826-5261 ext. 861 We thank you for your interest in Van Kam; however, only those being considered will be contacted regarding an interview. “Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility”

Education/Trade Schools HUNTER & FIREARMS

Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. August 12th & 13th, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. August 6th. Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiﬁcation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

Help Wanted Activation Laboratories We are looking to fill positions for Afternoon Shifts in Sample Prep and Fire Assay. No experience necessary. Email resumes to: nolangoddard@actlabs.com or apply in person at 9989 Dallas Drive. Competitive wages and benefits.

DOZER & EXCAVATOR operators needed. Oilfield experience an asset. Room & board paid. H2S, First aid, clean drivers licence. Call 780-7235051 Edson, Alta. I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at

250-374-0462

Lac Le Jeune Resort & Nature Centre requires full & part time housekeeping staff. Good hourly wage. Accommodation and transportation possible. Call Derick at 250-372-2722. North Enderby Timber is looking to hire full-time Millwrights and Welder/Fabricators. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please email resume to netimber@junction.net TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING (BCCSA/WCB Certified) Kamloops: July 17 & 18 and August 21 & 22 Williams Lake: July 27 & 28 and August 24 & 25 $225 1-866-737-2389 roadsafetytcs.com

Sales ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:ray@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Temporary/ PT/Seasonal

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

Pets & Livestock

Pets

Merchandise for Sale

Medical Supplies

Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

2015 M300 power wheel chair w/charger Roho air seat, ext arm like new asking $6000obo (250) 554-1257

PETS For Sale?

Misc. for Sale

TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949

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Merchandise for Sale

Bicycles

$500 & Under

A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Home” Call for price. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Casting Table 10x24. $100. 3-drawer Tool Stand. $60. 8x12 Wool Rug. $200. 3-drawer Wood Cab 18x22. $25. 250851-7687. Costume Jewellery worth $2000 good for the retailer. $750. 250-377-8436

Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?

Call our Classified Department for details!

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EARN EXTRA $$$

KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Kitchen Cabinets, natural wood, lowers/uppers. Approx 24’. $725. 250-554-0201.

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Firearms Browning BAR semi-auto 300 win. Mag. Exec cond. Made in Belgium. $800. 372-7890. Handguns 40 cal, CZ75. $500. 22 cal SW. $200. 2 Lee Enfields. $200. 1 Ross Rifle 1912. $400. 1- 22 Lakefield Arms Mark 2. $200. 250-3771247.

Employment

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DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (Posting to run until position filled) The District of Logan Lake, situated in the Heart of the Highland Valley 60 kilometers south of Kamloops, is offering a career opportunity for an individual to become a key member of its Senior Management team as the Director of Corporate Affairs. If you enjoy small town living and an abundance of outdoor recreation, Logan Lake is the place for you! Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful applicant will be responsible for demonstrating a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and independence in performing legislative, administrative, clerical, and support services for the CAO and Council, while supervising clerical staff, Community Development Officer, Event Planner, and the Bylaw Enforcement Officer. Council meeting attendance and/or other applicable evening meetings are a requirement of the job. The Director of Corporate Affairs is responsible for compiling and distributing meeting agendas, reports, bylaws, policies and supporting materials; recording and transcribing minutes of meetings; preparing and processing contracts and agreements, planning applications, building permit referrals and corporate records management; overseeing Economic Development; Bylaw Enforcement, and is the District’s Business License Inspector and Chief Elections Officer. The successful incumbent must possess a two year diploma in Public or Local Government Administration or a suitable combination of work experience, education and training. The District prefers the successful candidate possess a degree in Public Administration. Considerable knowledge of the Local Government Act, Community Charter and other statutes and regulations governing Local Government, and a minimum of five years of diverse Local Government experience, demonstrating leadership, supervisory and management skills are required. Human Resource experience is an asset. In addition, a high level of proficiency in MSWord, Outlook and Power Point are required, with excellent written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills. The District of Logan Lake offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The current salary range is $85,196-$94,063. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their resume, with references, and include a cover letter to the undersigned. This posting will run until the position is filled. To view a more detailed job description, please visit www.loganlake.ca/career-opportunities. We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered will be contacted. Randy Lambright Chief Administrative Officer District of Logan Lake PO Box 190 Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0 Phone: 250-523-6225 Fax: 250-523-6678 Email: rlambright@loganlake.ca

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2003 Harley Davidson 100th Ann. Edition Fat Boy CID 95 Stage 3 exc cond 17,000km $14,500. (250) 318-2030

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Harley Davison Sportster 2009 XL 1200 cc mint condition black ice colour 3300 km built-in battery charger 4.5 gal tank $8400 (587) 224-3984

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Anna “Anne” Louise Erickson (née Lloyd)

Wayne McMurchy

September 17, 1961 - July 6, 2017

April 15, 1943 - July 13, 2017

Survived by her soulmate Mike Erickson, daughters Melissa Ronayne (Bryce) and Shannon Aplin (Darryn), grandsons Christopher (11), Wyatt (10), Hunter (8), Rylee (3), Declan (2) and Chase (3 months), parents Michael and Beverly Lloyd, brother Tom Lloyd (Loraine), nephews Bradley and Scott, niece Amanda, brothers-in-law Robert Erickson (Heather), Peter Erickson (Vicki), Brian Erickson and families. She was a “Second mom” to so many, but especially her beloved dogs Rosie, Gracie and Winston.

Wayne passed away in peace, comfort and dignity, surrounded by friends and his wife Wanda who never left his side.

Anna was our rock; she was the strongest woman we had ever loved. She lived many years in chronic pain, with her head held high and a ‘grin and bare it’ attitude until she died suddenly at her home in Pritchard, BC. Every decision she ever made was with the thought of someone else’s happiness. She loved to sing, there are no memories without music in the background. She always said if she could sing math she would have passed that class.

After High School, he worked for some months at the construction of the Gardiner Dam, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Anne was the founder of the Cozy Mountain Pet Resort in Pemberton, BC where she flourished surrounded by her favorite animals and a lack of humans bothering her. She hated stupidity, she was a no nonsense kind of person and told you how it is. She most likely remembered your dogs name and not yours, don’t take it personally, she just liked your dog more. Mom was most happy on the end of a fishing pole near any body of water but especially at the family cabin at Loon Lake. This was her happy place, sitting tranquilly on the dock with her dogs and family buzzing around in the background. You are our Sunshine mom; we will miss you until we see you again. Thank you to the Chase, BC Paramedics as well as Joyce and Donna for all your efforts to keep her with us. No Service by request. Please consider a donation to your local animal shelter in her memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

He was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan to Elmer and Connie McMurchy. They moved to Saskatoon after the war ended. He attended Wilson Public School and City Park Collegiate. He was in Air Cadets and the Air Reserve and spoke often of the great experiences they afforded.

He then started working in the Plumbing and Heating Wholesale industry where he had several jobs, culminating as a Purchasing Agent. In 1966, he met and married Wanda Ferkingstad, the love of his life and also gained the love and respect of her family. He continued in the P&H business, in 1971 in Calgary and in 1973 in Prince George. 1977 brought them to Kamloops, working as senior purchasing agent for Westburne. In 1985 he, along with his business partner Mark Anderson, opened the Powder Keg Shooters Supply. He loved the outdoors, any of the shooting sports, was an avid hunter and sometime fisherman, so it was a natural fit. He enjoyed his years there. In 2001 when he was diagnosed with brain cancer he retired. Hard times of treatments followed, but he recovered sufficiently to lead an active and happy life. Photography filled the gap when he could no longer hunt.

He was predeceased by his mother Connie, his father Elmer, his father-in-law Jonas, his mother-in-law Jennie and his niece Michelle McMurchy. He is survived and will be forever loved and cherished by his wife Wanda, his brother Bruce (Fran), his niece Shannon (Grant Macdonald), his sisters-in-law Gwen Ferkingstad, Helen (Lloyd) Njaa and nephews Bradley (Leanne) Njaa and Douglas (Shaun) Njaa. Special thanks to friends Don Harrison, Henry and Elsie Walde and Linda Hoye for their love and support, especially for Wanda in his final days. We will miss his smiles and his story-telling. He was faithful in reading his Bible and was confident in his faith in Jesus. There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 2:00 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr., Kamloops. Charitable donations to brain cancer research or the charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged. Condolences may be expressed at www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577

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This past year as he developed more health issues life became more challenging – but he never despaired or gave up. The last 3 months were a special gift. He was able to walk with a walker and so was still able to go for drives with Wanda. The many photo albums were a source of interest and pleasure, as were the daily games of Scrabble. And of course he watched countless movies – John Wayne westerns being favorites.

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Lynn (English) Burrows “Embrace Life” is what our beloved Lynn did every day until July 12, 2017 when she passed away at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice surrounded by her husband Will and their four sons. Lynn’s family was everything to her. They were her reason for living and her inspiration until the end. Her husband of 34 years Will and their sons Jason (Denise), Tyler, Kiefer and Braeden (Danya) will miss her beyond measure. Predeceased by her father Allen English of Victoria, she leaves a hole in the hearts of her mother Joan and her brother John (Vicki), as well as her and Will’s extended family and friends, many of whom Lynn cherished deeply. Lynn’s calling was helping others. While raising four active boys (five counting Will) she attained a Masters in Counselling from the University of Victoria in 2000 and spent a decade helping others, especially those dealing with loss and grief. She later focused on improving the lives of seniors. After being diagnosed with a rare cancer, Gastro Intestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) in 2008, she did what came so naturally to her -- she learned everything there was to learn about her cancer and began helping others who were ‘in the same boat’. She served on the Board of Directors of the national patient support group ‘GIST LifeRaft Group’ Canada and rather than worry about herself, she travelled internationally supporting and advocating for her “GISTer sisters and brothers”. Lynn loved to laugh. She loved watching her guy’s sports. She loved her garden, her latte’s, her dogs and anything she could make to show others how much they meant to her. More than anything, she loved Will and their boys -- who will carry Lynn in their hearts forever. Lynn’s life will be remembered and celebrated on Sunday, July 30th, 2017 at The Mountain Room at TRU’s Campus Activity Centre, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Preserve a special memory or create a lasting tribute to your loved one with your favourite photograph reproduced in the style of an oil painting on canvas. We have several styles for you to choose from. The portrait can be of the deceased or a family photo. The possibilities are endless. We have samples at both of our locations.

Charles Kalnin It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Charles Kalnin on July 13, 2017. He was upheld and surrounded by family and friends. Chuck was predeceased by his wife Elaine, daughter Kelly and brother Phil. He will be greatly missed by his son Neal (wife Lara), grandchildren Bailey, Stephan, Megan, Calla and Nathan, brothers Lanny and Jim and all those touched by his life. Chuck was born on June 7, 1944 in Pine Falls, Manitoba and moved west across the country. Chuck graduated from BCIT and while there met Elaine. They married in 1967, moving to Penticton, then to Kamloops in 1972. Chuck was always questioning life no matter the degree of reasoning. Always bettering himself through extensive reading on any subject, but primarily about his faith, nature and cooking. A Memorial Service Celebrating Chuck’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10:30 am at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, 300 Nicola Street, Kamloops, British Columbia. Officiating by The Right Rev’d. Barbara Andrews and Rev’d Dan Hines.

Her family has asked that Lynn be remembered not by flowers but rather by a donation to www.liferaftgroup.ca or to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice, were Lynn spent her final weeks of life finally relieved of pain and with her family by her side.

If friends so desire, donations in Chuck’s memory may be made to Interior Community Services-Community Gardens http://www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca/ or a charity of their choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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Ms. Myrna Fox Ms. Myrna Fox, passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC on July 8, 2017. She will be lovingly remembered by her brothers Blake Fox (Linda) and Michael Fox, sisters Avalean Loerke and Valerie Hoy (Allen) as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. She is predeceased by her parents Clair and Aletha Fox. Myrna was born in Winnipeg and raised at Carman, MB where she began her banking career. From there, she transferred with the bank to Calgary then Kamloops. In 1964, she made a move to Hawaii, where for 40 years she worked for the Central Pacific Bank. Myrna was the first hoole (Caucasian) hired by this Japanese based bank in Honolulu. After assuming several banking positions, she retired in 2005 and has lived in Kamloops for the past 10 years. There will be a private family Graveside Service. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Myrna. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Kyle David Smith We are deeply saddened to announce the very sudden and tragic passing of Kyle. He is survived by his parents Kelvin (Laura) and Carol Smith, loving sister Amanda, grandparents Bob and Muriel Smith and Gertie Carlson. Aunts and Uncles: Cheryl (Dale) Beottger, Ted (Gloria) Carlson and Mike (Adel) Carlson. Cousins: Steve (Kacey), Shaun (Jo), Jen (AJ), Leanne (Jeff), Jennifer (Ryen), Adam (Leigh) and Solvi, Paul and Peter, as well as many other family and friends. Kyle was born on April 26, 1992 in Kamloops, B.C. From a young age, Kyle kept himself busy and active, rarely taking a moment to rest. Kyle had a passion for going to the gym, running, competing in half marathons and Spartan races. Kyle also enjoyed other sports including soccer, hockey, paintball, high school football, snowboarding, wake boarding, dirt biking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, 4x4-ing in his truck, hanging out with friends and spending time with family.

Helen Margaret Dunn (nee Beaulah) 1953 – 2017

Helen Dunn was born in Yorkshire, England on June 1, 1953.

Breakthrough by Nel de Keijzer Santa Barbara, California

She passed away on July 14, 2017 in Kamloops, BC at 64 years of age after a lengthy battle with cancer.

The tears of grief Have washed away The clouds of sorrow,

Helen is survived by her three children Vicki, Heather and Christopher, as well as her grandchild Beaulah Beeson.

And vision now

I miss you still,

There will be a Celebration of Life held for Kyle at The Coast Hotel Kamloops on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 1:00 pm. There will be an opportunity to share stories of Kyle for all who wish to share.

Helen became a teacher in England, got married in 1976 and immigrated to Canada that same year. She was a very active member of the Kamloops Tennis Club and volunteered extensively throughout the community. Helen had a love for horses, having grown up with them; a love for sailing, which she shared with her family and an endless generosity, she was there for everyone especially her family.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to BC Children’s Hospital in Kyle’s name.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Kyle was known for his kindness, quiet nature, huge smile and love of life. Kyle lived life every single day exactly how he wanted to. He was always pushing himself to the limit, often learning things the hard way. He recently completed his training to become a CN conductor, which he and his family are so proud of. Kyle will be so missed by his family and friends, and all who knew him. He was so loved.

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Her Journey’s Just Begun by E. Brenneman

Don’t think of her as gone away, Her journey’s just begun. Life holds so many facets, This earth is only one. Just think of her as resting, From the sorrows and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort, Where there are no days and years. Think how she must be wishing, That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness, Can really pass away. And think of her as living, In the hearts of those she touched, For nothing loved is ever lost; And she was loved so much.

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But see you new In light of joy And smile at your remembrance. The love we shared Still here to give And to experience The joy that comes from that, IS YOU!

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2017 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS IT’S TIME TO CHOOSE THE BEST OF THIS YEAR

Here is your opportunity to once again tell us who’s the “best of the best” in Kamloops. Indicate your top picks for the Kamloops This Week Readers’ Choice Awards on this entry sheet, or using our online ballot form at www.kamloopsthisweek.com/readers-choice-2017.

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Only original newspaper ballots and online entries will be accepted. No mechanical reproductions allowed. Employees of Kamloops This Week and their immediate families are not eligible. All ballots must be received or entered online by no later than July 24, 2017 at noon PST. Some restrictions and conditions apply.

Select who you feel are the top businesses in at least 25% of the total categories. Contest closes July 24, 2017 at noon. One entry per household per day.

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