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Hot weather and wind have made battling the Elephant Hill wildfire a challenge for fire crews, resulting in the latest community to be evacuated in Interior B.C. On the heels of Williams Lake residents allowed home late last week, Kamloops has received another influx of evacuees — this time from Clinton. The total number of evacuees in the province is 6,000 people. “Due to extreme fire behaviour and gusty winds, the fire has moved upslope towards Clinton,” said a statement issued by B.C. Wildfire Service. “All available suppression options (including air tankers, helicopters and structural protection units through the Office of the Fire Commissioner) are currently being used.” The evacuation order affects the Village of Clinton (except for the Chasm Mill site) and prop-

erties northeast of Clinton. Those properties are located at 925, 955

and 985 McCall Rd. and 780, 793, 799, 802, 807, 808, 815, 820, 823 and 825 Valley Rd.

About 650 people call Clinton, a community located about an hour and a half north-

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STONE: TOO EARLY TO DECIDE ON RUN FOR LIBERAL LEADERSHIP

Clinton evacuee Joyce Witt eats pizza at Sandman Centre. The community of about 650 people was evacuated on Saturday after strong winds and hot weather made it a challenge for fire crews battling the Elephant Hill blaze. Clinton is located about an hour and a half northwest of Kamloops.

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west of Kamloops, home. Two of them are Bob Hepper and his wife, Katherine, who are staying with relatives in Kamloops. On Monday, they were outside Sandman Centre chatting with neighbours. It is the second time the couple has been evacuated. They were also forced out of their home just south of the community on Highway 97 when Loon Lake was evacuated. “After I went up the hill and watched them (firefighters) I thought we would be out again,” he said. Hepper believes crews were hampered initially due to a lack of equipment.

He’s been called the B.C. Liberal party’s “heir apparent.” But, three days after Christy Clark’s resignation as party leader and West Kelowna MLA, the KamloopsSouth Thompson MLA TODD STONE: isn’t ready to start Mulling leadership run printing campaign flywith Clark resigning. ers. “It’s very early days,” Todd Stone said. “Entering the leadership contest of a political party is a huge endeavour, and one that requires a lot of thought — and for me, not the least of which is thinking through what this would mean for my family.” Stone said he and wife Chantelle are considering how a run for party leadership would affect their three daughters, ages seven to 13, and plan to mull over the question on a family vacation this week. “Making sure we understand what this would potentially look like and how it would impact them is more important than anything else,” he said. Stone has been talked about as a future Liberal leader since he first announced his interest in replacing former MLA Kevin Krueger — even before his name was publicly known.

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Clark: ‘A leader needs to know when it’s time to go’ From A1

“There is one [candidate] running who I believe will be premier one day if elected,” Krueger said of Stone in 2012, before Stone had formally launched his campaign. “And, I’ve told Premier Christy Clark and she thinks that, too.” Speaking to KTW before the May provincial election, Thompson Rivers

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Obviously we’re all very disappointed and we were all committed to working with her and her leadership into the next election . . .

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— TODD STONE, Kamloops South-Thompson MLA

University political scientist Derek Cook also raised the possibility of a Stone-led B.C. Liberal Party. “He’s the heir apparent — he’s good friends with [Premier] Christy

[Clark] and if she doesn’t do well, he’s the logical person to step in,” Cook said. Clark’s resignation on Friday came as a shock to fellow MLAs, Stone said.

“Obviously we’re all very disappointed, and we were all committed to working with her and her leadership into the next election whether it was months away or years away,” Stone said. “But, she made a very personal decision.” Speaking to media at a Vancouver press conference on Monday, Clark said she is done with public life.

“Looking back, I knew in my heart from election night that it was time for me to leave,” said Clark. She planned on resigning as BC Liberal Party leader the night that the lieutenant-governor chose John Horgan to be premier. “But… I didn’t want to leave in the midst of chaos,” she said. Clark’s departure from not only her

role as party leader but from her Kelowna West MLA seat leaves the NDP and Green Party the possibility to strengthen a tenuous lead in the legislature. “I don’t think there’s going to be an election in the fall so why not get it out of the way,” Clark said. “I really felt like it was time for the province to get it out of the way.” It’s not that she didn’t believe the Liberals couldn’t win another election with her in power, Clark noted. “It was the right time for me. A leader needs to know when it’s time to go,” she said. “There is nothing worse than seeing politicians hanging on

CHRISTY CLARK: Served as B.C.’s premier for six and a half years.

because they feel like they’re irreplaceable. Nobody is irreplaceable — I’m not.” Clark said she will not be involving herself in the race to replace her. —with files from Katya Slepian, Black Press

Correction A story on Page A7 of the July 27 edition of Kamloops This Week incorrectly stated West Nile virus was passed from birds to humans via mosquitos. In fact, mosquitos carry the virus and infect a variety of animals — including birds.

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Manslaughter guilty plea after death outside sushi restaurant CAM FORTEMS

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A Kamloops man pleaded guilty Monday to manslaughter in a stabbing death outside a North Shore restaurant last year. Eric Charlie, 32, stood in the prisoner’s box and stated “yes” when asked if he pleaded guilty to the charge. Crown lawyer Alex

Janse said the plea is a result of discussions between prosecution and defence. The Crown will drop the original charge of second-degree murder that was set for trial in November. A date will be set in October for a sentence hearing. The defence is asking for a Gladu report to address the First Nations man’s past.

Charlie killed John Southwell, 30, in the 400-block of Tranquille Road on Jan. 22, 2016, outside Hatsuki Sushi restaurant. Charlie had been released from prison two weeks before the altercation. He had been placed on a three-year probation order after lying to police and prosecutors about his name and

ERIC CHARLIE: Plead guilty in Kamloops on Monday afternoon.

criminal record. He has been in custody since his arrest five days after the stabbing.

Mueller: Spike in police calls linked to evacuees ANDREA KLASSEN

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Kamloops RCMP are seeing a spike in calls and the city’s top cop said B.C.’s wildfire situation is partly to blame. Over the past few weeks, RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller said calls to police have been up 10 to 20 per cent per day, with some days seeing as much as a 40 per cent increase in calls. The spike appears to be caused by a small number of wildfire evacuees who are among their communities’ more marginalized populations — though not all evacuees dealing with issues of poverty

and homelessness have been an issue. Mueller said the past two weeks saw 27 vagrancy complaints, compared to five in the same weeks last year, and double the number of calls about nuisance behaviours — 110 compared to 57 in 2016. He’s concerned those residents may choose to stay in the city when evacuation orders lift, straining the city’s police resources. “There’s some indication that some of these individuals are very appreciative and recognize the services we offer in the city, and they want to stay,” Mueller told the city’s co-ordinated enforce-

ment committee on Monday. “And that’s going to take us back to those capacity issues.” Other agencies in the city said they’re also worried a large number of evacuees who need social services may want to stay in Kamloops long term, overloading the system. Tara Mochizuki, a manager with Interior Health, said if evacuees do want to relocate to Kamloops, IHA will help them make long term plans, but the city cannot permanently absorb all or most of the displaced people who need significant community services. “The folks we’re

seeing, they’re a highly marginalized crowd for the most part, so they come with significant need,” she said. ASK Wellness executive director Bob Hughes said his organization has put a number of evacuees dealing with addictions or other complex issues up at the Maverick motel it is renovating in Aberdeen — with the understanding they will all be bussed home once the danger has passed. “That has been a clear message from our street outreach teams, that if you are displaced from one of these communities you need to go home,” he said.

Monte Lake order rescinded From A1

Volunteers were busy at Sandman Centre, many of them helping people with pets. Sasheen Stump said her dog is being fostered in Kamloops while she stays at the evacuation centre. She lives in Williams Lake and can return but will likely wait until her mother can return to Hanceville, a Chilcotin community still under an evacuation order. “I can’t go home. My mom is still evacuated.” Highway 97 has been closed at 70 Mile House and south of

Clinton. The highway will remain open southbound at Clinton to allow residents to evacuate to Kamloops. Evacuees in need of food and accommodation are advised to register at Sandman Centre, 300 Lorne St. Those not requiring such services may register with the Red Cross by calling 1-800-8636582 or online at redcross.ca. Properties to the south and west of the Martin Mountain wildfire near Monte Lake have been given the allclear, but some evacuation alerts remain.

A number of properties on Paxton Valley Rd. and Kristianson Rd. remain on evacuation alert. The TNRD is advising residents to use its interactive map to check their evacuation status. The Martin Mountain fire is currently being held at 150 hectares, according to a B.C. Wildfire Service update on Sunday. The fire is 90 per cent contained with 75 firefighters on site and heavy equipment and air support available. The fire started late Wednesday afternoon and quickly spread up

the hill from the highway. Although the wildfire service is still investigating, the fire is currently listed as suspected to be human caused. To the north, the Elephant Hill fire continues to threaten communities north of Cache Creek. Smoke coming north from the Elephant Hill fire has Kamloops socked in. As of 8 a.m. Monday, the air quality health index for the city was 7, or high risk. The FireSmoke.ca smoke forecast shows heavy smoke lingering over the city until Tuesday morning.

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Jail time for robbing, stabbing cab driver KAMI CABS DRIVER BACK AT WORK BUT SAYS HE IS ‘MORE OBSERVANT’ IN WAKE OF THE ATTACK CAM FORTEMS

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A young passenger who robbed a cabbie in what a B.C. Supreme Court justice called a “vicious attack” received a two-and-ahalf year jail sentence. Austin Eyres, 20, pleaded guilty in B.C. Supreme Court to aggravated assault stemming from the August 2016 stabbing of Kami Cabs driver Cal Huntington. The Crown asked for a three-year sentence while defence lawyer Jay Michi argued for a two-year

term in prison. Justice Hope Hyslop said Eyres was “wild and berserk” when he robbed the cabbie of $120 cash and then fled. Huntington was incapacitated and out of work for five months. His injuries included a punctured lung. In addition to the two-and-a-half year jail term, Eyres will serve a two-year probation, the first six months with an evening curfew. Hyslop credited Eyres with remorse. While he had a turbulent childhood, he did not attempt to shift

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blame. In jail he sought protective custody to stay away from criminal influences. He has undergone education and counselling while on remand at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre. With credit for time already served, Eyres’ new sentence time equals 13 months. Huntington, who was in court Monday, said Eyres’ earlier apology “sounded scripted.” The cabbie is back at work. “I’m more observant,” he said, adding “I do enjoy driving.”

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A Kamloops couple that helped douse a grass fire before it spread on Shuswap Road was in the right place at the right time with the right boat. Engaged couple Tasha Hunt, 33, and Koyne Watson, 43, is being heralded a hero after co-piloting a 1987 Eliminator Scorpion jet boat on the South Thompson River on Saturday to help Kamloops Fire Rescue douse flames of a grass fire that sparked on Shuswap Road. The couple had been taking the boat for a test drive on the water at about 4 p.m. when they saw smoke. “We saw it smouldering and we thought, ‘Oh my god, there’s a fire!’” Hunt told KTW. “So we phoned it in and we headed over there. The flames had taken off. We spun the boat around. He [Watson] just started making passes. “He was going around and around. He said, ‘Oh my god, am I getting it?’ I said, ‘Koyne! You’re putting

The flames had taken off. We spun “the boat around. He just started

making passes. He was going around and around. He said, ‘Oh my god, am I getting it?’ I said, ‘Koyne! You’re putting out the flames!’

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— TASHA HUNT, helped put out fire on Shuswap Road

out the flames!’” The couple did about eight loops, overheating and damaging their boat engine after hitting the gas and shooting river water onto the flames. Sometimes they missed, but other shots were a direct hit. “We probably did it about eight times,” Hunt said. “But I think we probably only did about four or five direct hits.” Other boaters watched and filmed the action. A Facebook video shot from a nearby boat had just shy of 200,000 views as of KTW’s press time and has been shared almost 3,000 times. Those who have commented on the video are calling the feat brilliant, impressive and quick-thinking. “Whomever you are, you are my hero,” wrote

one commenter. Watson is owner of Cobra Heavy Iron excavating company and Hunt is a hair stylist at Ardeo Spa Salon. Watson lent a hand battling the historic regional blazes of 2003 — but has never doused flames from the water. “He’s a smart-thinking man, I tell you,” Hunt said. “He’s quick on his feet. I would have never thought of that.” Watson focused on driving, while Hunt navigated. “We are always copiloting,” Watson said. Other boaters cheered from their vessels on the river. A nearby pontoon boat filled with kids calling Watson a “hero” could not have performed the feat of the couple’s jet boat, known for its speed and

equipped with a 555 engine and 8-71 blower. “I can shoot water up in the air,” Watson said. Kamloops Fire Rescue platoon captain David Ferguson said crews, with assistance from a forestry helicopter, arrived on scene after the call. The fire temporarily closed Shuswap Road in both directions, but the grass fire was extinguished quickly. While Ferguson was not at the scene, he said fires in these hot and dry conditions move quickly and any help — when it is safe to do so — can prevent fires from spreading before crews can arrive on scene. “As long as you’re not endangering people on the water, any chance we can get to help keep the fire from progressing helps,” Ferguson said.

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A 40-year-old woman failed to declare her commonlaw status to ministry officials and collected an additional $20,000 in welfare payments. Cindy Marie Dixon pleaded guilty to fraud over $5,000 in provincial court on Monday. Crown lawyer Chris Balison said the overpayments occurred between 2011 and 2013. The Ministry of Social Development began an investigation based on an anony-

mous tip that Dixon was living commonlaw with a man earning his own income. Dixon was confronted by ministry investigators in 2012 but she denied her commonlaw status. She collected $32,000 when she was only eligible for $12,000, based on the household income. “This is an awful thing you did: defrauding the hard-working taxpayers of $20,000,” said judge Chris Cleavely. “It’s worse that when you were confronted you lied about it.” Cleaveley sentenced Dixon to a six-month

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FIREFIGHTERS DESERVE THANKS When a fire starts in the forest or in a home, the fight or flight instinct kicks in and has most people moving far away from the danger as quickly as possible. Not so for firefighters, particularly those who are dealing with nearly 150 wildfires across British Columbia this week. These firefighters deserve our thanks: even from our safe office chairs, across the Strait of Georgia and safely away from threat of evacuation. These firefighters have travelled from all corners of the province and even across the country to assist. They are battling to save people, cities, homes, property, livestock — and so much more. Hope. A future for thousands of people who are sitting in evacuation centres, wondering whether they will have homes to go back to. These firefighters and other volunteers such as therapists, medical personnel, veterinarians, law enforcement officers, journalists and others who are dealing with fires and their effects are in the meantime celebrating birthdays with strangers, missing milestones, even losing their own homes while protecting those that belong to others. A firefighter will be the first to tell you their calling is not a noble one, they simply do what they do to help others. “Wouldn’t anyone?” might be their response. This week, as they struggle to contain the worst of the fires in large populated areas, we say it takes a special person to walk into such danger to help others. These people deserve our thanks and our hope that they will soon have the upper hand. They have birthday cake to eat, children and spouses to hug and homes to which they long to return. — Alberni Valley News

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Right cap on donations

ouston, we have a consensus. Well, almost. All three parties in the B.C. legislature now support a ban on corporate and union donations, as well as setting a cap on personal contributions. It’s that last one that gets tricky. What’s the right cap? Perhaps B.C.’s new government should rip a page out of Alberta’s NDP playbook. Legislate all points of agreement this fall and set a personal cap that’s painful for the parties, with an agreement that it will be revisited following a public consultation on a host of related electoral issues. It would be a mistake to set a permanent cap right out of the gate, based solely on B.C.’s past fundraising results. The province’s Wild West political culture has left a distorted reality of donations and party spending, especially when compared to the rest of Canada. A bit of context on party spending: In 2016, the B.C. Liberal party spent $12.2 million on such things as advertising ($1.18 million), research and polling ($956,803) and bank charges ($164,328). Meanwhile the NDP scraped by with $5.2 million. Back east, the Ontario Liberals spent $6.98 million in 2016 and the Progressive Conservatives ($7.6 million). Compared to B.C., Ontario has about three times the number of registered voters. And this is where Alberta’s approach comes in handy. The bill banning corporate and union donations — passed unanimously — took a two-part approach to the issue. The second part included public consultations on a revised personal limit. Unlike B.C., Alberta already had a cap in place before Rachel Notley.

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The consultation lowered it from $15,000 to $4,000. Alberta also lowered spending limits for elections. B.C. might want to do the same. In the 2015 federal election, the limit in B.C. for a party running a full-slate of candidates was $5.73 million. For the 2017 B.C. election the limit was $11.63 million. There’s no shortage of other issues for a consultation to consider. For instance, most jurisdictions set candidate and party limits by taking into account the number of registered voters in a riding and any special circumstances that might exist. Not so in B.C. The limit for all 87 ridings was the same, $77,674. The party limit ($4.88 million) also didn’t vary, whether a party ran 10 candidates or 87. It does vary federally. Then there’s the tiny matter of the Election Act not adequately addressing the possibility of a minority government. You may have missed it, but the loud sigh of relief heard across Victoria when Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon didn’t dissolve the legislature and call an election, likely emanated from Elections B.C. Imagine all the nuts and bolts that go into organizing an election: offices for the returning officers,

polling stations, ramping up staff, telephones, ballots, mail-outs, printing, etc. Now imagine doing it in 28 days — without a head start – and on the heels of just having done it. The length of an election campaign in B.C. is 28 days, not a minimum of 28 days. Organizing an election is far easier when you know the date four years in advance. Minority governments don’t fall to suit anyone’s schedule, other than the party moving the motion of non-confidence or a government wanting to fall on one. Simple solution? Provide some breathing room by amending the legislation to allow for a campaign of 36 or 38 days outside of a fixeddate general election. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to refer the province’s 87 riding boundaries to B.C.’s Court of Appeal for a constitutional reference either, just to ensure they’re constitutionally compliant. When Ontario and Quebec have three times the land mass of B.C. and “protect” 18 ridings, compared to B.C.’s 17, something may be amiss. One day it’s going to get to the courts anyways, so might as well take the lead. The bar to register a new political party could also be reviewed. In Ontario, it takes 1,000 signatures from electors, collected within a one-year period. In B.C. it takes two and the party can then start issuing tax receipts for contributions. Some issues may seem inconsequential when it comes to election legislation, but after the count, it’s important for the public to feel confident that whichever party won, did so fair and square. Dermod Travis is executive director of IntegrityBC. integritybc.ca

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IS CITY SHOOTING BRICK IN FILLING KDN LOT? Editor: I might be mistaken, but what I believe I heard said in last week’s news coverage was that the bricks from the former Kamloops Daily News building downtown would be used as “fill” for the base of the new parking lot. Perhaps this is a common practice with construction, I don’t know. A few days ago, I read of a situation where old cars had been exposed along the banks of the North Thomspon River by the flood waters this spring. This presents a real hazard to anyone or a person’s dog that might step onto or fall onto an exposed piece of corroded metal. Maybe the burying of bricks to use as fill isn’t the end of the world. Are they inert? It’s not like

some unscrupulous contractor who buries a burn pit at a construction site thinking, “Who will ever know?” only to find out somebody else’s kid gets into the solvent-and-chemical-laden soil a couple of years later. The bottom line, I guess, is that some day, somebody else might get stuck dealing with relocating those bricks buried under a public parking lot. Maybe it will be old bricks. Maybe it will be old cars. Maybe it will be ground that smells so strong it bites the inside of your nose. Maybe it’s a matter of karma. John Noakes Kamloops Editor’s note: The bricks are being crushed on site and used for fill, according to the city.

A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online RE: STORY: WILDFIRE NEAR MONTE LAKE BURNING 100 HECTARES, MULTIPLE STRUCTURES THREATENED:

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RESIDENTS WANT AJAX PUT TO REFERENDUM Time for vote has come Editor: Enough is enough — we keep hearing the same arguments about Ajax. Do the majority of Kamloops residents (voters) oppose the development of Ajax or are they in favour of having Ajax go ahead? We have heard from some very vocal local groups who oppose the development of the mine, along with the city council, who wasted money on a study know-

ing they opposed the development from the start. But do either of these groups represent the majority of Kamloops citizens? With an upcoming by-election for mayor and councillors, now is a perfect time for our present city councillors to do the right thing and let the voters express their opinion. Add a question to the ballot on election day asking this simple question: Are you in favour of Ajax being developed: Yes or no?

I am sure the adding of one simple question to the ballot would be of very little added cost. I challenge city council to let the people of Kamloops have their voice counted on this important issue at the Sept. 30 by-election. Although the outcome will have no legal power, it will at least provide an opportunity for the final decision makers to know the feelings of Kamloops residents. Ken White Kamloops

City council may not reflect residents’ views Editor: As a citizen of Kamloops for seven family generations, I believe Ajax Mine should be put to a referendum to decide once and for all the fate of the mine — not city council. You need to find out what the people Kamloops really want. Doug Doidge Kamloops

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WILLIAMS LAKE — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau thanked those on the front lines of British Columbia’s firefighting efforts as he stopped in Williams Lake on Monday. Trudeau addressed about 250 people from the fire service, police and military who have been helping keep the wildfires from overrunning communities in what has been a devastating fire season. He thanked the workers on behalf of all Canadians for “stepping up,” saying it is reassuring for people to see everybody pulling together. “It’s something that is just part of who we are as Canadians, as British Columbians and I really appreciate it,” Trudeau said. The prime minister said different levels of government will work in the coming months to set things back to normal for communities damaged by fires. “I just really want

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to on behalf of all Canadians say thank you for the strength and the leadership you’ve shown over the past weeks and will continue to show I know for as long as necessary,” he said. Dozens of homes have been lost as hundreds of fires have burned around the province. Several hundred residents cheered as Trudeau and Premier John Horgan emerged from a local recreation centre and the cheering grew even louder as the fire service personnel filed out of the building. Thousands of Williams Lake residents returned to their homes over the weekend after they were forced to leave on July 15, when a fast-moving fire

encroached on their community. Trudeau’s visit comes as the forecast calls for another week of hot and dry weather. Environment Canada has issued a special warning about a pending heat wave for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound and several parts of Vancouver Island. Residents have been told to expect daytime temperatures to soar to the mid to upper 30s. A forecast of lightning in the Interior, where the majority of the fires are already burning, could make the fire situation even worse. Fresh firefighting troops have been brought in from Yukon to help the thousands of crews already

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involved in the battle. The territory’s wildfire service says 16 firefighters and an airtanker group were in Prince George over the weekend. Yukon’s fire season is coming to a close, with the fire danger rating dipping throughout the territory. About 3,700 people remained displaced in B.C. by the nearly 150 fires that were still burning as of Sunday.

B.C. BRACES FOR HEAT WAVE

Environment Canada is encouraging people to keep cool and drink lots of water as British Columbia’s South Coast braces for a heat wave. A massive ridge of high pressure over the area through to Thursday is expected to push temperatures in many communities to the mid to high 30s. Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast and south and eastern Vancouver Island are all forecast to feel the burn until at least the middle of the week. The heat doesn’t bode well for the province’s wildfire situation, with danger ratings to remain high to extreme across much of southern B.C. Environment Canada recommends young children, pregnant women, older people and anyone working or exercising in the heat to be especially cautious. The agency is also warning pet owners not to leave their animals inside parked vehicles.

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NATIONAL NEWS FOREIGN BUYERS’ TAX, FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS LOAN UNDER REVIEW BY NEW HOUSING MINISTER ALEKSANDRA SAGAN

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VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s new housing minister says she is reviewing the tax on foreign buyers of Vancouver real estate and the province’s interest-free loan program to first-time homebuyers. In an interview, Selina

Robinson said she and provincial Finance Minister Carole James are analyzing whether those measures brought in by the previous Liberal government were effective in stabilizing Vancouver’s housing market and improving affordability. Before they won the May election, the NDP promised to bring in an annual two per cent tax on vacant properties,

but Robinson said that too is under review. A year ago, the Liberal government implemented a 15 per cent tax on foreign nationals purchasing property in Metro Vancouver in an effort to cool skyrocketing house prices. From June 10 until Aug. 1, 2016 — one day before the tax took effect — 13.2 per cent of all property transfer transactions in Metro Vancouver

involved foreign buyers, according to data from the B.C. Finance Ministry. From Aug. 2, 2016, until the end of last year, that figure fell to 2.6 per cent. The Multiple Listing Service composite benchmark price for all properties in Metro Vancouver was $998,700 in June, an increase of 7.9 per cent from the same month last year.

Quebecers among injured in crash near Puerto Rico THE CANADIAN PRESS

MONTREAL — Four Quebecers were among 22 people injured in a recent boating crash in Puerto Rico. Julie McCann tells Radio-Canada her father suffered broken bones and lacerations while her mother dislocated her shoulder and received a concussion after a motorboat struck the family as they

were boarding a tour boat. McCann was also vacationing with her partner and their two children and says one of the kids suffered a nervous shock. The crash occurred around 9:45 p.m. on July 25, as the family was boarding a boat to take part in a night tour around Isla Magueyes, in Puerto Rico. She said the family waited 36 hours in hospital to see a doctor and no one

cleaned or tried to stitch her father’s open wounds during that time. The Quebec City family is considering suing the operator of the motorboat and the agency that organized the night tour. McCann said her daughter has returned to Quebec but that the rest of the family is still in Puerto Rico because her father is waiting to be cleared by a doctor to travel.

Homes remain evacuated after forest fire in New Brunswick MISCOU ISLAND, N.B. — Crews have knocked down a large forest fire on Miscou Island in the province’s northeast, but 25 people who fled the flames can’t return to their homes just yet. Roger Collet, New Brunswick’s fire prevention officer, said that by mid-morning Monday the fire was still listed as out-of-control, but he expected that to be updated to contained later in the day. “There are no more flames, just smoke, and crews are working their way around the perimeter,” Collet said. The fire, which started Saturday afternoon, has consumed about 80 hectares. Collet said no homes were burned, but a small shed or garage was lost. About 20 homes were evacuated and Collet says people were allowed back in just to gather belongings. He said the woods are very dry and the entire province is under a ban on burning. — The Canadian Press

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he Thompson Nicola Regional District board has voted in favour of having one of its members look into the creation of industrial hemp production facilities in the B.C. Interior. Electoral Area E (Bonaparte Plateau) director Sally Watson brought forward the motion at the district’s July 20 board meeting, saying that at a time when the B.C. Interior is “desperately” seeking new industry, only made worse by this year’s wildfires, hemp may be an answer. To find out, Watson will seek support from the provincial government for a feasibility study. “We have even fewer acres of viable timber than we had before the fires and now the federal government is promising to legalize cannabis, which should also release their control over hemp,” she said. Health Canada currently requires a licence to grow hemp in Canada and the application includes a criminal record check and regular testing. The federal regulator says industrial hemp must contain less than 0.3 per cent THC in leaves and flowering heads — in other words, not nearly enough to get you high. Discussion among TNRD board directors prompted a suggestion that Watson meet with officials at the upcoming Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in late September. “What we need is a feasibility study, including a market analysis . . . By grow-

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ing and processing right here in our own community, we will have material to build homes,” she said. Hemp has a wide range of uses, including in hempcrete, a building material made of the plant’s fibres combined with lime or another concretizing agent. Watson also suggested looking into the production of hemp seeds and oil. The idea of growing industrial hemp in the Interior isn’t a new one. In 2009, the District of 100 Mile House conducted a pilot project exploring hemp growth in the region, with a number of 10-acre plots (the minimum size allowed by Health Canada) and some larger plots up to 200 acres. The project advanced to the pre-commercial phase in 2011, but went no further. Joanne Doddridge, director

of economic development and planning for the District of 100 Mile House, said the district stepped away from the project because there was nowhere to process the crop. “It’s always been a bit of a chicken and egg situation, where the growers will only grow if there is somewhere for it to be processed, and the processor will only go ahead if he or she knows there’s a grower that’s going to supply a certain quality and quantity,” she said. As for licensing, Doddridge said it was a fairly painless process, except for when certified testers had to be flown out from Manitoba or Ontario. “That made it really difficult from a business perspective,” she said. With industrial hemp often confused by people with its psychoactive rela-

tive marijuana, Doddridge has in the past worked to clarify that difference, but said one advantage of having more activity around marijuana might be that staff and resources for cultivation and testing become more available to hemp growers. Farmers involved with the district project were advised to file for their licences in January each year in order to ensure they were ready for a May start to the growing season. Doddridge said the project did provide some lessons, should the district, or anyone else, start growing hemp again. Among them were that hemp benefits from a farmer’s best lands, not marginal lands, benefits from crop rotation (alfalfa was used in the pilot project) and requires “a decent amount” of water, but not necessarily irrigation.

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Bombardier strengthens balance sheet, updates progress on CSeries sales ROSS MAROWITS

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MONTREAL — Bombardier says it has strengthened its balance sheet and is on track to turn its finances around, nearly two years after it teetered on the verge of bankruptcy. The manufacturer of aircraft and trains, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, said last week it lost $296 million or 13 cents per share in its second quarter, an improvement from its loss of $490 million or 24 cents per share in the same period a year ago. In adjusted profits, it earned $39 million or two cents per share, its highest in two years. “We had a very strong first half of the year,’’ CEO Alain Bellemare said during a conference call. “We’re confident that we will be able to deliver on all of our commitments.’’ Revenue for the quarter ended June 30 slipped to $4.09 billion from nearly $4.31 billion a year ago as a result of lower production of business aircraft. Shares in Bombardier increased by 6.2 per cent, gaining 15 cents at C$2.56

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We’re confident that we will be able to “deliver on all of our commitments.”

— ALAIN BELLEMARE Bombardier CEO

in midday trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The results, which beat analyst expectations, came as the company said it expects to hit the high end of its full-year guidance, which is now between $580 million and $630 million in earnings before interest and taxes. Bombardier has implemented a cost-cutting plan that has resulted in thousands of layoffs around the world. It has also secured funding from the federal and Quebec governments, as well as an investment from Quebec’s pension fund manager, for its CSeries passenger jet program. During the quarter, Bombardier delivered six CSeries planes, raising the total number in service to 16. It expects to ship about 30 of the aircraft for the year. Bellemare said CSeries sales have been held back. He said that’s because airlines are examining how the 100- to 150-seat planes can be used on routes that best

accommodate that number of passengers versus smaller regional jets or larger Boeing 737s or Airbus A320s. The earnings come as Bombardier is in a trade dispute with Boeing. The Chicago-based rival has petitioned the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging that the Montreal company has been selling CSeries planes in the U.S. below cost because of subsidies that violate trade rules. Bombardier has denied the accusations. If Boeing is successful, that would have a “material adverse impact’’ on the CSeries program, Bombardier warned in its results. But Bellemare said there is no effect so far on discussions with potential customers. “People understand that these are long processes,’’ he said. The company also announced that former auditor general Sheila Fraser has resigned from the board of directors for personal reasons.

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t doesn’t quite classify as a statement game, but the Kamloops Broncos certainly raised a few eyebrows across the B.C. Football Conference (BCFC) on Saturday. Kamloops steamrolled the Chilliwack-based Valley Huskers 41-8 at Hillside Stadium in a Week 1 grudge match the Broncos were desperate to win. “It was great to start the season with a win and to do it at home was nice,” Broncos’ head coach Brad Yamaoka said. “I think the play of our defence stood out. They were flying around all over the place.” The Huskers mustered only 140 yards of offence, 83 on the ground and 57 through the air, unable to find rhythm against a stingy Broncos’ defence that some prognosticators believe is the team’s Achilles heel. Kamloops quarterback Colby Henkel, the Canadian Junior Football League rookie of the year in 2016, completed 18 of 27 passes for 225 yards and threw touchdown passes to Tim Solypa and Brody Bernier. He was picked off once. “We had some jitters and sputtered a bit on offence in the second and third quarters,” said Bernier, whose Broncos finished 2-8 in 2016, its only wins coming against the 0-10 Huskers. “If we had been playing against a top-three team, we would have had a lot more trouble. It was good to get that out of the way.” If Kamloops wants to make a statement, it has to knock off one of the league’s traditional powerhouses, not a team that hasn’t won a game since 2014. But the manner in which the Broncos disposed of the Huskers was impressive, a dominating performance in front of more than 700 fans on a hot summer night in the Tournament Capital. Next comes an opportunity for a legitimizing victory. Kamloops will travel to Kelowna to play the Okanagan Sun on Saturday, a squad the Broncos have never beaten since joining the league in 2007. “That’s going to be the real test,” said Bernier, a fifth-year Bronco who will graduate from the junior football ranks after this season. “They took a bit of a step back from last year. I think we match up pretty well against them, but we’re going to have to execute.

“You’ve got to go into games expecting that you can win. I like our chances no matter what.” Okanagan moved to 1-0 with a 19-15 victory over visiting Westshore on Saturday in a rematch of the 2016 BCFC title game, which the Langford-based Rebels won 32-21 to claim the Cullen Cup. “Beating Okanagan would be a big step for the program and a confidence boost for the guys, but it’s a big uphill battle,” Yamaoka said. “We’ll have to fight for every inch and we can’t self-destruct with the type of penalties and mistakes we made on Saturday that we were able to get away with.” The Broncos racked up 19 penalties against the Huskers. “That was the biggest disappointment,” Yamaoka said. Kamloops’ offensive and defensive lines were under the microscope on the weekend and that won’t change this coming Saturday, with naysayers watching how they hold up against top-tier competition. Huskers’ quarterback Noah Falconer was not sacked on Saturday, but his numbers — 6-for-20 for 47 yards, one touchdown and one interception — indicate Kamloops’ pass rush was effective. Seven Broncos’ ball carriers combined for 147 yards against the Huskers, with Jacob Tubajon rumbling in for two touchdowns and Andrew Pocrnic finding pay dirt once. Pocrnic had the most carries, with nine for 50 yards. “He’s the new face in the crowd,” Yamaoka said. “We have an idea what Trent [Price] and Jacob can do. We have three backs who we can hand the ball off to and we’re going to be OK.” Last week, Huskers’ defensive lineman Travis Dietrich encouraged fans from Chilliwack to make the drive to the Tournament Capital to watch his team kick the Broncos’ butt, a friendly jab that found its mark. “I think that motivated us,” Bernier said. “A lot of the guys were pretty fired up about it. They were ready to go.” The Broncos can silence a few more critics with an unlikely victory this weekend. “We’re an underdog, obviously, and no one is going to expect us to walk in there and win a football game,” Yamaoka said. “We’ve got to instil in our players this week that this is it — this is the team that can do it.”

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There are gold medals and glory, and then there’s the other side of it all: Hard work, injuries and an uphill battle if you lack a Y chromosome under your gear. “Kids don’t understand what it means to be an Olympian,” said George Short, the former Olympic runner behind Future Stars high performance sports camps. “This is really a chance for them to find out what it is because a lot of kids who say, ‘Yeah, I’d like to be an Olympian,’ have no idea.” The fourth-annual two-day ice hockey camp returned to Kamloops last week, showing girls ages 10 to 17 what it takes to compete

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on the world stage. Last year, MariePhilip Poulin laced up her skates with youngsters at Brock Arena. This year, Poulin’s friend and Team Canada teammate Brianne Jenner took her shift in the Tournament Capital. “They have the opportunity to hear my story, hear a bit about

what it’s like to be an Olympic athlete and then have that opportunity as well to ask questions and interact,” Jenner told KTW at Valleyview Arena on Friday. Jenner showed a video depicting a threeweek intensive training regimen the national team underwent in Fredericton — a video

Short said might make kids want to reconsider professional sports. “If you saw that, you’d say, ‘Gee, I’m going to go get a job at McDonald’s,” he said. “I mean seriously. The kids don’t understand what the commitment is.” The 26-year-old Ontario product has gold medals from the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and 2012 women’s world championship. She has also won the Clarkson Cup, the equivalent of the Stanley Cup in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL). Jenner stressed the importance of fitness at the top level and advises kids to become allaround athletes who play multiple sports. “I think you need to play on a team where you have fun and you’re challenged,” she said.

Before reaching the top level, Jenner got her start playing hockey with boys. She sees no gender at the rink and told KTW professional women’s hockey has come a long way. The CWHL draws Olympians and top college players in nonOlympic years. Five years ago, the league’s regular season games weren’t shown on major TV networks. Now, five or six of them are shown on Sportsnet. “It’s come a long way,” Jenner said. “It’s really good hockey. I think we just need to get more Canadians knowing about it.” Additional airtime may encourage optimism, but women’s hockey still has a long way to go when it comes to pay equity. Male players enjoy fame and fortune in the National Hockey League, but women in the CWHL often work

nine-to-five. Jenner receives funding through Sport Canada as part of the national team, but noted “so many talented players in our sport that aren’t on the national team. “It’d be great for us to be able to say in our sport that we have a league where our players are paid and we’re still not quite there yet,” Jenner said. “That’s the next phase.” On Day 1 of the Future Stars camp, Jenner spoke to the girls about overcoming adversity. She shared stories about injuries and surgeries and told kids that ups and downs are normal when aspiring to be good at anything — not just athletics. “When you’re in those lows, that’s when you’re practising for those big tests,” Jenner said. “You become mentally stronger.”

Among those participating in the camp were Amanda Thomas, 15, and Amanda Martin, 14, both of whom will play next season in the midget rep ranks. They were happy to learn new drills and sharpen their skills at Future Stars, but the lectures offer more of that glimpse into Olympic athleticism Short hopes to provide. “The metaphor [Jenner] used, the peaks and valleys. That’s a really good metaphor,” Martin said. “I thought, if I want to get to the peak, there’s always going to be valleys there. I just don’t want to give up and sit in the valley. You have to get up to the peak.” “You have to work through the challenges and know that the challenges are what make you better,” Thomas added.

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Ryley McRae of the Kamloops Classic Swimming club won four medals at the Canadian Junior Swimming Championships in Toronto on the weekend. One of his times was especially notable.

Classic performance from McRae Ryley McRae excelled at the Canadian Junior Swimming Championships in Toronto on the weekend. The 16-year-old Kamloops Classic Swimming club member earned four medals, including one gold, two silvers and one bronze. He won gold in the 16-andunder 1,500-metre freestyle in 15:35.87, blowing away the competition with a time that leaves him ranked among the top 10 in the world in that event among swimmers 18 and under. He placed second in the 200m fly and 400m freestyle events and third in the 100m fly. Michael Dagasso placed 50th in the 100m free, 69th in the 200m fly and 52nd in the 50m free. Keana Smart had two start infractions and was disqualified from both events.

World Cup week

Catharine Pendrel of Kamloops will compete in the penultimate UCI Mountain Bike World Cup event of the 2017 season in Mont-SaintAnne, Que, on Sunday. Pendrel has been unable to capture the form that helped her win a bronze medal at the Olympic Summer Games in Brazil and gold on the world

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BRIEFS cup circuit in 2016. After four World Cup stops this year, Pendrel is 17th overall with 311 points, well back of Ukraine rider Yana Belomoina, who is first overall with 800 points with two events remaining on the schedule. Riders receive 250 points for a first-place finish, 200 points for placing second and 160 points for finishing third. Pendrel had her best result at the most-recent event, snaring 95 points for a 10thplace finish in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, on July 9. The last race on the circuit will be held on Aug. 27 in Val Di Sole, Italy.

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RiverDogs eliminated

The Kamloops Kal Tire RiverDogs were swept by the hometown Richmond Chuckers in a best-of-three playoff series on the weekend, bringing to an end their BC Baseball College Prep League campaign. Richmond earned a 12-2 victory in Game 1 and knocked off Kamloops 4-0 in the second game. Cloverdale, Chilliwack, Richmond and Ridge Meadows advanced to the provincial championship tournament, which will be played this weekend in Chilliwack. Kamloops finished the regular season with a record of 17-23, improving on its mark of 9-30 in 2016, and will return much of its lineup in 2018. Rhys McKenzie, Hayden Bennett, Christian McCauley and Wyatt Trent are the graduating RiverDogs.

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TORONTO — The UFC has decided against matching Georges St-Pierre with current title-holder Tyron (The Chosen One) Woodley, opting instead to return to its original plan and have the Canadian star make his comeback against middleweight champion Michael Bisping. UFC president Dana White made the announcement after Woodley’s calculated but drab title defence against Brazilian submission ace Demian Maia at UFC 214 on Saturday night. “Because I know Michael Bisping will fight,’’ White told the post-fight news conference when asked about the change in opponent. “Michael Bisping will show up and he will fight. So yeah, I’m going to give it to him.’’ White said there was no date set yet. The 36-year-old St-Pierre, who has not fought since November 2013, reacted to the news with a thumbs-up and happy face emoji in a text to The Canadian Press. He also posted a picture of him having breakfast with coach Jorge Blanco, saying he had “started planning

how I’m gonna beat Bisping!’’ Bisping responded via social media: “Looks like George (sic) had a good bowlful of make believe for breakfast.’’ The change must have come as news to Woodley who, in his post-fight interview in the cage Saturday, cited St-Pierre as his next assignment on Nov. 4 in New York White was unhappy at the lack of spectacle in the Woodley-Maia fight, which set a record for the least number of punches thrown in a five-round UFC title fight. Woodley connected on just 57 of 153 attempted significant strikes, while stuffing all 21 takedown attempts from Maia. The Brazilian was good on only 28 of 89 significant strike attempts, according to FightMetric. Woodley (18-3-1) was unapologetic after the fight, calling it “a chess match and I won it convincingly.’’ Bisping is the high-profile opponent St-Pierre wanted in ending his hiatus in February when he signed a new contract with the UFC. But White pulled it from the table after the Montreal star said he wasn’t ready to fight until November because of an eye injury.

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Georges St-Pierre will return to the octagon to fight Michael Bisping.

JAYS TRADE AWAY PITCHERS AT DEADLINE THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays traded left-hander Francisco Liriano to Houston and righthanded reliever Joe Smith to Cleveland before the Major League Baseball nonwaiver trade deadline on Monday. Liriano was dealt with cash for outfielder Nori Aoki and minor-league outfield prospect Teoscar Hernandez, while Smith netted the Jays

a pair of minor-league prospects, second baseman Samad Taylor and left-handed pitcher Thomas Pannone. The Blue Jays acquired Liriano from Pittsburgh at last season’s trade deadline. He had a 2-2 record in eight starts in Toronto’s 2016 playoff drive with a 2.92 earned run average and 52 strikeouts. He came out of the bullpen to pick up the win in Toronto’s 5-2, 11-inning win over Baltimore in the 2016 American League

wild-card game. He made just one appearance after that in the post-season, allowing two earned runs over a third of an inning in the Blue Jays’ 5-3 win over Texas in the A.L Division Series. He had an up-anddown 2017 for the Blue Jays, posting a 6-5 record with a 5.88 ERA over 18 starts. Liriano will add pitching depth to a Houston Astros team that had the best record in the American League (68-36) before

Monday’s games. Smith, an Ohio native returns to Cleveland, where he was a big part of the team’s bullpen from 2009-13. He signed as a free agent with Toronto in February and had a 3-0 record with a 3.28 ERA in 38 relief appearances with the Jays. Aoki, a 35-year old native of Hyuga, Japan, batted .272 in 71 appearances with Houston this season. Hernandez, 24, batted .279 with 12

home runs and 44 runs batted in over 79 games with triple-A Fresno this season. He has made 42 career appearances with the Astros over the last two seasons, batting .230 with four homers and 11 RBIs. Taylor batted .300 with four homers and 19 RBIs this season with Mahoning Valley of the short-season single-A New YorkPenn League, while Pannone was 6-1 with a 2.62 ERA with double-A Akron.

Calgary’s city administration says a decision should not be made on bidding for the 2026 Winter Games until the costs of doing so are better understood. A report highlighting some of the unanswered questions surrounding a potential bid is going before this week’s council meeting. It echoes a bid exploration committee’s conclusion last week that it’s feasible for 1988 Olympics host city to have another turn, but it can’t say yet whether it would be prudent. Municipal bureaucrats say right now it’s impossible to predict the risks of a bid. Some of the unknowns include details of the 2026 bid process, what is in the yet-to-be-released host city contract and how other orders of government and the International Olympic Committee may be able help offset the costs. The administrators’ report also raises concerns about the city exceeding an appropriate level of debt if it were to move forward with a bid. They are recommending the city consult with the Canadian Olympic Committee and the bid exploration committee to work out next steps. “While administration remains skeptical, we are willing to keep an open mind as there appears to be suggestions that mitigating strategies to these financial concerns and risks may be available,’’

the city report said. The 17-member bid exploration group chaired by former Calgary police chief Rick Hanson had been expecting a September deadline for Calgary to decide on a bid. But the IOC has since extended the invitation phase for 2026 bids, meaning the city has another year to mull it over. Hanson said last week it’s reasonable to expect the city will have the information it needs by early next year. The bid exploration committee told city council last month the price tag to hold the 2026 Games would be about $4.6 billion. It said the Games would generate almost half that in revenue, but another $2.4 billion would be needed. The 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver and Whistler cost $7.7 billion. Calgary’s estimate is lower in part because the city could reuse venues from the 1988 Winter Games. Sion, Switzerland, and Innsbruck, Austria, are among Calgary’s potential rivals for a 2026 bid. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has said he’s not expecting to see a draft host city contract until after next year’s Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The bid exploration committee says it has produced 5,400 pages of analysis and spent thousands of hours studying the issue. The work came in about $2 million under its $5-million budget.

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CHICAGO — Steve Bartman is getting a World Series championship ring from the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs announced Monday they were giving a ring to the fan remembered for deflecting a foul ball that might have landed in left fielder Moises Alou’s glove with Chicago five outs from the World Series in 2003. Bartman was harassed after the incident

and has avoided the spotlight since then. Chicago beat Cleveland last fall for its first championship since 1908. The Cubs say they “hope this provides closure on an unfortunate chapter’’ and Bartman “continues to be fully embraced by this organization.’’ Bartman released a statement saying he is “deeply moved and sincerely grateful.’’ He praised team owners the Ricketts family and management, and called the ring a reminder of “how we should

treat each other in today’s society.’’ “My hope is that we all can learn from my experience to view sports as entertainment and prevent harsh scapegoating, and to challenge the media and opportunistic profiteers to conduct business ethically by respecting personal privacy rights and not exploit any individual to advance their own self-interest or economic gain,’’ he said. “Moreover, I am hopeful this ring gesture will be the start of an important healing and

reconciliation process for all involved.’’ The Cubs said they “hope this provides closure on an unfortunate chapter.’’ “While no gesture can fully lift the public burden he has endured for more than a decade, we felt it was important Steve knows he has been and continues to be fully embraced by this organization,’’ he said. “After all he has sacrificed, we are proud to recognize Steve Bartman with this gift today.’’

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K I T ’ N ’ C A R LY L E

BY JIM UNGER

BY LARRY WRIGHT

Crossword Answers FOUND ON A17

HOROSCOPES

AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7, 2017

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Putting your thoughts into action isn’t easy this week, Aries. But you know you have to get moving on something. Dig into familiar tasks that you can do on memory.

Taurus, most of your best decisions are fueled by the heart. Continue to put your full self into all that you do, and others will recognize your undeniable devotion.

You have something to discuss that others may find uncomfortable, Libra. Get it out in the open, and in so doing you will remove the mystique of the situation.

Scorpio, you can lay the foundation for a deep, intimate friendship if you want to. Revealing your own vulnerability can inspire others to trust you.

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

Cancer, confidence gives you the power to open doors and initiate conversations you never would have thought possible. Trust your gut instinct and move forward.

Leo, people are anxious to hear what you have to say, even if the discussion pertains to something minor. Enjoy the attention while it lasts.

Virgo, a busy time is ahead and it’s easy to get overwhelmed when you look at the bigger picture. Instead, focus on one detail at a time until you get through your tasks.

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I encountered this problem at work recently.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2

It is time to stop diverting attention away from the truth, Gemini. Remember that honesty is the best policy. Find the time to talk about the situation.

MATH MIND

BENDER

Sagittarius, if money is on your mind, speak with a financial advisor, accountant or knowledgeable friend. Setting new goals may be the answer.

Do you find you are constantly reinventing yourself, Capricorn? If so, you may not be comfortable in your own skin. Learn to see what others find so appealing about you.

You have just been offered a job paying $50,000 per year. You have your choice of two different raise packages: Plan A is a raise of $2,000 per year after every year and Plan B is a raise of $950 per year after every six months. The maximum salary for the position is $60,000 per year. Assuming you want to make as much money as you can, which plan should you take? Why? ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S (JULY 25) BLEACH PUZZLE: 100 parts bleach to 37 parts water. The simpler form that is close is 8:3.

Aquarius, right now you might benefit from some quiet contemplation that can help you zero in on new goals. Take a few days for yourself to mull over your options.

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Don’t try to accomplish too much on your own, Pisces.Your network of friends is waiting in the wings to help you out whenever needed.

This puzzle is by Gene Wirchenko. His blog, genew.ca, has other puzzles & articles.

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TUESDAY, August 1, 2017

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS 1 US DRIVERS We require experienced Class 1 US drivers immediately. Must have a minimum of 3 years US experience. We supply assigned trucks (no slip seating), phone allowance, US travel medical, all picks and drops paid and regular home time. Applicants must be physically fit with their own transportation. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250546-0600 or by e-mail to: parris@ricknickelltrucking.com Only those that are considered will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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Career Opportunities

Full Time ECE Manager Beginning September 1, 2017, OLPH School will be operating its own childcare facility. The OLPH Childcare Centre is currently seeking qualified applicants for an ECE Manager. The ECE Manager will be responsible for the day to day operations of the centre. The successful applicant will be responsible for the day to day administration of the program. This includes, but is not limited to: program planning, effective communication, collaboration with staff, families and children, mentorship of new staff and developing relationships with the school and parish community. As a Catholic community, preference will be given to candidates who actively participate in the life of their parish. The manager is responsible for providing leadership in keeping with the philosophy of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and the Catholic Diocese of Kamloops as well as for quality client service to foster student and program success. A degree, course work and experience in this area would be greatly valued. For further information please contact Christopher Yuen @ 250 376 2343 or via email christopher.yuen@olphschool.ca. To express your interest in this position, please contact CISKD Superintendent of Schools, Mrs. Kelly Tries via email: erintendent@ciskd.ca. The deadline for for applications is August 4th, 20 superintendent@ciskd.ca. 2017.

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

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8273203 Surerus Murphy

is a strategic joint venture company set up between a wellknown Canadian Pipeline business and a UK-based international infrastructure group. Headquartered in Calgary for the last 2 years, we have already been successful in securing several large diameter pipeline projects in Alberta. Currently, we have more than 1,000 employees and we expect that number to grow to 2,000 over the next 12 months. Surerus Pipeline Inc. and Surerus Murphy Joint Venture (SMJV) is currently looking for an

Indigenous Relations Liaison who is responsible for maintaining respectful and collaborative relations with Indigenous communities, our clients and project teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Act as direct liaison with Indigenous Relations team providing current and relevant updates regarding activities occurring in the communities which may impact the company. • Gather community information to determine what communities may be affected by proposed project and review the capacity to support projects. • Work with project management to identify and engage qualified businesses and service providers through an RFQ process. • Participate in strategy development sessions with internal stakeholders, government organizations, and Indigenous communities. • Review community engagement for the entire project cycle with Indigenous Leadership • Coordinate and participate in community open houses, job fairs or other community events, as required. • Work with project management to execute the Company’s Indigenous Relations Plans through direct hires and subcontracting opportunities. • Promote the Company’s Indigenous Engagement Program within the departments and externally to clients and communities. • Coordinate onsite employee relationships and work closely with field coordinators to monitor crew progress and providing additional support, as needed. • Maintain on-going communication with project teams and hires and regularly review individual worker performance with foremen. • Maintain project communication logs and compile workforce rating summaries used to inform the establishment of employability lists for future employment reference. • Prepare and collaboratively review final project reporting to include analysis to project’s outcome and identify areas for future improvement. • Research and maintain familiarity with existing market and labour conditions within Indigenous communities both locally and throughout the regions, we operate. • Maintain communication with other departments and be the subject matter expert to the group. Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the Company. POSITION REQUIREMENTS • Diploma or degree in a related field preferred. • Valid class 5 Driver’s License is required. • 4-6 years of experience in a similar position. • Preferable experience working in the oil and gas industry or construction and subcontracting. • Proven ability to work with Indigenous communities and Indigenous leadership. • Understanding the complex nature and cultural values of Indigenous communities, territories and their history. • Knowledge of pipeline construction and subcontracting considered an asset. • Demonstrated organizational skills, a high degree of initiative and the ability to work. independently, while functioning in a team environment. WORK ENVIRONMENT Surerus/SMJV offer a supportive work environment where hard work and a positive attitude are rewarded. Our motto “Safe Work. Quality Work” guides everything we do, from the initial planning phase to project completion. Zero incidents is the primary goal. In addition, Surerus/SMJV is committed to protecting the environment and to building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities. This term-based (18-24 months) position will be based out of the Thompson-Nicola region and will be working on a project construction site. Prior to the project starting the candidate will work out of our Calgary office to complete some pre-planning work. The candidate must be prepared to work outside normal business hours. Frequent travel throughout western Canada, is required. Surerus/SMJV thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Surerus Murphy is a strategic joint venture company set up between a well-known Canadian Pipeline business and a UK-based international infrastructure group. Headquartered in Calgary for the last 2 years, we have already been successful in securing several large diameter pipeline projects in Alberta. Currently, we have more than 1,000 employees and we expect that number to grow to 2,000 over the next 12 months. Surerus Pipeline Inc. and Surerus Murphy Joint Venture (SMJV) is currently looking for a

Junior/Intermediate Landman to join their team on a contract basis. This dynamic role requires an individual capable of multi-tasking with excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills. The Landman is responsible for interfacing with the client, landowners, and the project team to ensure alignment to commitments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Coordinate with the client's Land Representative daily regarding planned construction activities, and ensure all line list commitments are up to date and status is recorded. • Support front line supervision to ensure all line list requirements are understood and communicated clearly to workers. • In the event of non-compliance, investigate and prepare an incident report for management review. • Promote and educate workers in the field regarding Surerus’ “Good Neighbour” policy • Work with management to ensure all reimbursable costs associated with landowner commitments are captured and appropriately recovered. • Coordinate and manage permitting requirements and ensure that all documentation is submitted and up to date. POSITION REQUIREMENTS • 3 – 7 years experience working with midstream pipelines with a proven ability to work effectively with various government representatives, community groups, and land owners • Extensive knowledge of surface land practices, procedures, and documents • Understanding of provincial regulations • Understanding of Agricultural & Farm Industry • Strong understanding of land resources, land administration, land and agricultural management systems, legal rights, and acquisition of land • Strong understanding of land titles, Crown land record systems, third-party agreements surface leases and right-of-way agreements • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment • Adaptability to change • Excellent organization skills • Experience developing tracking databases would be considered an asset • Time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize a demanding workload • Must possess excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite WORKING CONDITIONS This is a full-time contract term position and will require working infrequent hours at certain times and being on call. This position is based in the Kamloops area and will involve frequent travel. Strong preference towards a local candidate within the Thompson-Okanagan Valley region. Surerus/SMJV thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Experienced painter required for full-time work. Must have extensive knowledge of new construction as well as a thorough understanding of maintenance painting. Own transportation and tools. Wage dependent on experience. Call 250-320-2877 or email resume and wage expectation to: info@thompsonriverspainting.com

Gravel Company in Alberta needs your trucks to pull our trailers and or drivers for our trucks. We provide a base for the truck and accommodations for your campers. Located in Drayton Valley we are looking at a very busy summer and fall. Lets work together to maintain our way of living. 780-542-0336. 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

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Veterinary receptionist/ assistant position available. Must have experience in animal handling and restraint, telephone skills, and be comfortable working with computers. Submit your resume and cover letter by August 10, 2017 to hr@aberdeenvethospital.ca

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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.

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MOA position in a specialists office. This full-time position requires a motivated, selfdirecting individual able to work in a busy, multi-tasking environment. Please send resume and cover letter to: kfaren@telus.net

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Nuleaf produce market is looking for a high energy reliable individual for a full time position as a produce clerk. This fast paced environment is ideal for a person with retail sales experience and exceptional customer service skills. We provide a competitive wage, flexible work environment and opportunity for advancement. If this sounds like a position for you, we'd like to hear from you. APPLY IN PERSON Attn: Herman Nuleaf Produce Market 740 Fortune Drive, Kamloops BC

STEEL BUILDING SALE ...â€?PRICED TO SELL!â€? 20x21 $6,296 Front & Back Walls Included. 25x25 $6,097 No Ends Included. 32x35 $9,998 One End Wall Included. Check Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855212-7036.

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Real Estate For Sale By Owner Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988

8ft Antique Couch $900. Round dining room table w/4chairs & 2 bar stools. $700. Couch & matching chairs $149. 250-374-1541.

5pc luggage (used 2x). $125. Coffee, toaster oven, elec fry pan $30/each. 250-579-5460.

MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. Pro-form Cross Walkfit Treadmill. $450. Queensize w/frame. $600. 250-573-6363. SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. Sectional lazy boy chesterfield with end lounges, burgundy, perfect shape. $500. 250-573-1736.

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

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located just 15 minutes west of 8272639 Calgary, is now seeking applications for a Journeyman Millwright with MILLWRIGHT POSITION sawmill maintenance experience. Diverse operations with a state of the art sawmill,Spray planer mill, wood Lake Sawmills in Cochrane, preservation and post peeling located just 15 minutes west of Calgary, is now seeking applications operations. A leader in utilization and for a Journeyman Millwright with sawmill maintenance experience. efficiency. Diverse operations with a state of

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Pets

$500 & Under

Own your own lot in Chase on the Little Shuswap Lake. Immac Park Model 44â€™x12â€™. Fully equipped. $150,000. 572-1169

The Pines 1 Bdrm $920 and $980, Studio $740. Building is clean and quiet. Bright suites with balconies and hardwood floors. Walking distance to downtown and hospital. On site managers. Laundry facilities. Includes: h/w, heat f/s. In downtown community orientated neighbourhood with management living in area. Large 4 bdrm character home, $2200. Home with quirky 2 bdrm upper suite $1400 and 3bdrm + den main suite $2200 includes heat. One year lease. non-smoking NO PETS. 250372-7185

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Actual Coin Collector BUYING Coins, Collections, Gold & Silver. Chad 250-863-3082 Local

Pets Animals sold as â€œpurebred stockâ€? must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

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Free concrete bike stand for 2 bikes u pick up (250) 3749859

Medical Supplies

HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774.

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Misc. for Sale A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20â€™40â€™45â€™53â€™ 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 / Homeâ€? 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 Bookcase 4-shelves. $200. Pier 1 coat rack. $250. Set of lamps. $200. Light fixtures $40/each. Locking med cabinet. $30. Call 250-377-7540. Casting Table 10x24. $100. 3-drawer Tool Stand. $60. 3-drawer Wood Cab 18x22. $25. 250-851-7687.

Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $900. 250-374-8933.

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Bachelor Suite starting at $845 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $875-$1,200 per month North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135

Scotch Creek Commercial Space. 767 sq/ft. Hwy exposure. Avail now. 250-955-0011

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Scwâ€™exmx Child & Family Services Society Full-Time Clinical Supervisor Objective: Scwâ€™exmx Child and Family Services Society is a First Nations service delivery agency providing culturally appropriate and holistic services through various programs to Aboriginal children and families residing on and off reserve in the Nicola Valley. You can learn more about us at www. scwexmx.com. The Clinical Supervisor has broad responsibilities in order to work with diverse community partners with respect to the delivery of a range of services within the Nicola Valley and surrounding area. The position is pivotal in establishing and implementing the multi-disciplinary and culturally appropriate approach in service delivery. This position will provide direction, leadership and support to staff within SCFSS for professional and integrated service delivery and must ensure adequate clinical support is provided as well as a broad range of staff training and development. Additionally, the Clinical Supervisor takes direction responsibility for ensuring case management practices are current and meet requires service levels and standards under the mandate of the Child, Family and Community Services Act. Requirements: â€˘ Bachelorâ€™s Degree in social work or similar field is preferred or Masterâ€™s Degree in the Social Sciences â€˘ Must have C6 delegation â€˘ Previous Supervisory Experience; preference may be given to applicants with recent (within the last three (3) years) supervisory experience of child Protection workers or â€˘ Minimum 5 yearsâ€™ experience with Child Protection â€˘ Knowledge of policies, procedures, social work principles and practices â€˘ Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability â€˘ Leadership and supervisor skills and ability to coordinate a multi-disciplinary team â€˘ Ability to handle crisis and crisis intervention â€˘ Ability to handle unpleasant and emotionally charged situations â€˘ Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment â€˘ Strong understanding of social, economic, political and historical concerns in Aboriginal communities â€˘ Ability to communicate in an appropriate manner orally and in writing â€˘ Ability to effectively use standard computer applications â€˘ Must have a valid BC Driverâ€™s License and reliable transportation â€˘ Must be able to pass a criminal records check and a Criminal Records Review Start date: September 1, 2017 Pay: $68,217.52 per annum Deadline: August 15, 2017 Interviews to take place: August 18, 2017 For Full job description contact SCFSS Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume Attention: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director Scwâ€™exmx Child & Family Services Society 2975 Clapperton Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1G2 Tel: (250)378-2771 â€˘ Fax: (250)378-2799 â€˘ Email: executivedirector@scwexmx.com Scwâ€™exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualified candidates will be considered for an interview.

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**BOOK NOW FOR BEST WEEKS IN 2017** Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek BC. REST & RELAX ON THIS PRIVATE CORNER LOT. Newer 1bdrm, 1-bath park model sleeps 4 . Tastefully decorated guest cabin for 2 more. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor store & Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Only $1,300 week. BOOK NOW! Rental options available for 3 & 4 day, 1 week, 2 week & monthly. Call for more information. 1-250-371-1333.

N/Shore 2bdrms newly renovated $850 inclds utils. Avail immed. 250-852-0638.

Room & Board Furnished room wrking person or student w/d, a/c util incl meals incl $700 236-421-1473

Storage Scotch Creek Mini Storage. 8â€™x10â€™ units available. 250-955-0011. shuswapministorage.com

Suites, Lower 1brm self contained suite. Fully furnished, bedding, flat TV, Wifi, kitchen plates etc. Sahali. N/S, N/P. $1100/mo util incl. 250-851-1193. ABERDEEN 2Bdrm furn. daylight f/s w/d ns/np $1100/mo util incl. Sept. 1st. 778-2575160. Avail. 4 working person or cple 2bdrm sep. ent. nice yard w/patio util incl. ref req. No pets. $900/mo. Call 376-0633.

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Antiques / Classics

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794.

2003 Chevy Impala LS. 4dr, silver, auto, A/C, power locks and windows. Well maintained, new tires. 164,000kms. $3195/obo. 250-374-2653.

Valleyview pref working person. 1bdrm + den w/d, n/s/p. $950 util incl (250) 374-6406 Westsyde 1bdrm semi-furn. F/P. Lndry, util/cable incld. N/S, N/P. 950. 250-579-0193.

Townhouses

1984 Monte Carlo SS All original except new tires and shocks, 42,102 miles $6,500 obo call (250) 299-4580

2010 Nissan Maxima 4DSC, V-6, 156,000kms, loaded. Looked after extremely well. $10,500. 250-851-1193.

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1989 Mercedes 560 SEC. 61,000kms. Hagerty Appraisals #2 car $10,000USD. Selling $10,000 CDN 250-574-3794

Cars - Domestic 06 Smart Car diesel ex cond. A/C/elec windows, extra tires 60-70 miles per gal $5,500 250-579-8043

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2005 Pontiac G6 GT, moon roof, auto start, full elec pkg, 195Mk $5000 (250) 319-7164

1967 Ford Mustang approx 85% restored $14,000 obo (250) 579-2200

Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580

2014 Lincoln MKS 4dr. sedan. AWD Fully loaded. 61,000kms. Black with black interior. Eco boost engine. $32,800. 250-319-8784

2012 boss 302 Laguna Seca number 80 out of 500. 13500 km $48000 OBO More Pictures available upon request (587) 224-3984

1999 Mallard 26ft. Travel Trailer. Front kitchen, rear bedroom, awning, A/C. $7,950. 250-299-9387 2002 Rustler 25ft. Travel Trailer. Slide, MW, TV. A1 cond. $13,000/obo. 250-578-7472.

Motorcycles 1981 Honda Silverwing 500. Fairing & hard bags. $1,650. 250-579-3205. 1983 Honda 650 Silverwing Interstate, collector plates 51K $3000obo 778-870-9625 2003 Harley Davidson 100th Ann. Edition Fat Boy CID 95 Stage 3 exc cond 17,000km $14,500obo. (250) 318-2030

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1996 Chevrolet C/K 2500 HD 3/4 ton Truck. Good condition. $9,900. 250-374-1988

2005, 38â€™ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,900. 236-421-2251

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2004 Cougar 27.6 Fifth Wheel Trailer w/12ft slide, one owner, excellent condition! $16,500 (250) 5541744

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Motorcycles 2006 Equinox. 168,000kms. Auto, 6cyl. Good cond. $6,000/obo. 250-554-2788.

2005 HD Fatboy 1450 CC, Stage 1. 60,000 KM. Custom chrome wheels. Too many extras to list. Click-on back rest/rack & passenger seat incl. Been babied. Female ridden. $13,000. (250) 573-2563

2000 GMC 3/4 ton, auto, power windows/seats, spray in box liner $5300 Lyle 250-682-0005 2008 Sportsmaster Extreme 23pt, Jack & Jill bunks, w/outside door, queen, slps 7. 130w solar panel. Excellent condition. $14,800. 250-318-8782. 2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $69,000 250-374-4723

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Obituaries & In Memoriam In Loving Memory Of

Remembering Jesse Gitzel

Mom, Grandma and G.G. Mac.

August 22, 1983

August 1, 2009

8 Years in Heaven

Celebration Of Life

Colby Travis Monk December 15, 1994 - July 22, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Cole at the age of 22 years in Kamloops, BC. Survived by his parents Rob and Charene Monk, his sister Saige Monk and many family and friends. Predeceased by Ken and Gladys Monk, Ray Turcotte, Ashleigh Smith, Leslie Miller, Lee-Anne Monk and Krista Schwemler.

Margaret Jean MacKenzie

Forever missed, always loved, never forgotten September 5, 1932 - April 23, 2017

Please join us to share memories on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the North Shore Community Centre in Cottonwood Manor, 452-730 Cottonwood Ave., Kamloops between 1:00 and 4:00 pm. * Parking in the back.

We never ask for miracles but today, just one would do… To see the front door open and see our Jess walk through our hearts forever broken… Your family loves you Jess Kisses to Heaven Your smile will never be forgotten

Love Always

Cole was a very cute and cuddly baby. He had the most contagious belly laughs. He was a very attentive and loving big brother. Cole attended a few different elementary schools in Kamloops, Quesnel and Red Deer. He attended South Kamloops Secondary School and graduated from Twin Rivers Education Centre in 2013. He was a natural leader and carried immense compassion for others. He was very sensitive, intuitive and generous. We can honor his memory by being kind to each other, helping people in need, standing up for our values and speaking up loud when we witness, or experience, something that goes against our rights and freedoms. Thank you to those who had tried to help him. We all did the best we could. Hopefully our medical and mental health system will make improvements to increase their services for helping people with addiction. The Celebration of Life will be held at The Kamloops United Church on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Cole’s memory may be made to the Interior Community Services Youth Programs, 765 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops, BC, V2B 3J3. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

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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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