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Science Fair provides numerous learning opportunitiesGrade 5 student Adam Gordon stands beside his Concentration Game Science Fair Project at Barriere Elementary School on Wednesday, Mar. 12. Instead of a Heritage Fair, this year the school decided to hold a Science Fair, which was a huge success judging by the large number of entries received. The school gymnasium was full of student science projects with themes such as; hot and cold molecules, the potato light, the amazing explosion, what’s in the rainbow, the homopolar motor, fruit energy, the moldy truth about bread fungus, the strength of an egg, the effect of acetic acid on an egg, the � oating paper clip, eggs and air pressure, glow lights, wind generation, and water wheels. Winners of the competition will move on to the district competition later this spring.

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A large police presence in the community of Barriere last Sunday had residents wondering what was going on.

It appears the RCMP Emergency Response Team was called in at ap-proximately 11 a.m. Sunday morning due to a domestic matter somewhere along Barriere Lakes Road. An RCMP helicopter also attended, waiting on alert with the ERT vehicles in downtown Barriere.

RCMP media relations, when asked declined to make a statement at the time, noting this was because it was a domestic matter.

There were uncon� rmed reports of the presence of � rearms in the resi-dence in question.

Police did report the matter was resolved by midnight, there were no injuries, and one man had been taken into custody.

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An RCMP Emergency Response Team vehicle waits on standby along Barriere Town Road after being called in as a result of an altercation occurring on Barriere Lakes Road.

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After four avalanche fatalities in the six days leading up to Mar. 13, the Canadian Ava-lanche Centre (CAC) is urging backcountry users to make cau-tious and conservative decisions while in ava-lanche terrain.

“We’ve been dealt a pretty troublesome snowpack this season and our terrain choic-es need to re� ect that fact,” explains Karl Klassen, Manager of the CAC’s Public Ava-lanche Warning Ser-vice. “The weak layers we’ve been tracking for many weeks remain a signi� cant problem and areas where you

might have felt safe in previous seasons may not be the best choices this winter.”

Two of the recent fatal snowmobile ac-cidents occurred in cut-blocks—areas be-low treeline cleared by logging companies. “Often, riding below treeline can be a safer choice in terms of avalanche danger,” ex-plains Klassen. “But with the current warm temperatures and wet snow at low elevations, that’s not the case at this time. Riders need to be wary of avalanche terrain even near valley bottom, at least until a solid freeze occurs.”

Until conditions improve, the CAC rec-ommends travelling

on small, simple, low-angle terrain with no terrain traps. Exposure to large slopes and cor-nices above should also be avoided whenever possible.

It’s also critical that all backcountry users are equipped with es-sential safety equip-ment for avalanche terrain, adds Klassen. “Everyone in the party needs an avalanche transceiver, a probe and a shovel every day, regardless of expected conditions. And it’s equally vital that ev-eryone is familiar with, and has practiced us-ing this equipment. If an avalanche occurs, there is no time to go for help.” The critical window for � nding and

extricating a victim is just 10 minutes, when there is an 80 per cent chance of survival. The odds drop dramatically after that. At just 35 minutes, there’s a less than 10 per cent chance of survival.

In addition to the es-sential equipment, air-bags are recommended. But as with any piece of safety equipment, it’s vital to have practiced its operation and to ensure it is tested and in good working order before going into ava-lanche terrain.

For information on current conditions, go to the CAC Fore-caster’s Blog page at: http://blogs.avalanche.ca/category/forecaster-blog/

By Cam FortemsKamloops This Week

A trade agreement with South Korea signed by the federal Conservative govern-ment is expected to ben-e� t B.C. exporters, in-cluding regional forest companies and ranch-ers.

Prime Minister Ste-phen Harper travelled to South Korea to sign the free trade deal, the culmination of a decade of talks.

While concerns have been expressed by On-tario’s auto sector, rep-resentatives from two B.C. export industries said it will help the prov-ince compete with Unit-ed States.

“One of the better aspects of the trade deal is the fact the United States consummated a trade deal before ours,” said Paul Newman, di-rector of market and trade for Council of Forest Industries.

“That led to the United States having a de� nite advantage.”

Over the next two years, the current � ve per cent tariff on lum-ber will be eliminated.

It will take a decade to gradually remove the eight per cent tariff on panels and oriented-strand board.

The industry is al-ready booming due to combined demand from China and the U.S.

It is the � rst free-trade agreement with an Asian country in Cana-da’s history.

South Korea is in a distant third place in a ranking of Asian im-porters of B.C. lumber, behind China and Ja-pan.

The industry is hop-ing the trade deal, as well as marketing efforts in South Korea, will boost its numbers.

The agreement is also expected to make Interior ranchers more competitive by remov-ing the tariff on Cana-dian beef, putting the ranching industry on an even playing � eld with the U.S.

“The United States,

European Union and Australia also signed free trade agreements [with South Korea],” said B.C. Cattlemen’s Association general manager Kevin Boon.

“That opened the gap. We basically got the same deal.”

Prior to discovery of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or mad-cow disease) in Canada more than a de-cade ago, South Korea was the fourth-largest export market for B.C. beef.

But, it is now out of the top 10, in part due to South Korea’s trade deals with other export-ing nations.

Boon was recently in Singapore as an observ-er to the Trans-Paci� c Partnership talks, which presented another op-portunity for the indus-try to remove tariffs in Asian markets.

“We export 45 per cent of what we pro-duce. These trade deals . . . could be major for us.”

Newman said among the positive as-pects of the deal are le-gal mechanisms to clear away disguised barriers to trade, including ar-bitrary lumber-grading standards.

Interior ranchers applaud Korea trade deal

A trade agreement

Photo: KTWA trade agreement with South Korea signed by the federal Conservative government is expected to make Interior ranchers more competitive by removing the tariff on Canadian beef, putting the ranching industry on an even playing � eld with the U.S.



The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in an ava-lanche near Blue River on March 15, 2014.

The man is Jay Quayle, aged 35, of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.

Quayle was one of a party of seven who had travelled to the Monashee Mountains near Blue River to go snow-mobiling. They were snow-mobiling in an area known as Red Sands/Duffy’s when Mr. Quayle and one other mem-ber of the party were caught up in an avalanche.

Other members of the party were able to rescue the other man, uninjured, but Mr. Quayle was recovered from under three metres of snow, and was unable to be resuscitated.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to inves-tigate this death.

Fatal avalanche near Blue RiverThe BC Coroners Service

Backcountry users urged to be cautious

After four avalanche

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After four avalanche fatalities in the six days leading up to Mar. 13, the Canadian Ava-lanche Centre (CAC) is urging backcountry users to make cau-tious and conservative decisions while in ava-lanche terrain.

“We’ve been dealt a pretty troublesome snowpack this season and our terrain choic-es need to re� ect that fact,” explains Karl Klassen, Manager of the CAC’s Public Ava-lanche Warning Ser-vice. “The weak layers we’ve been tracking for many weeks remain a signi� cant problem and areas where you

might have felt safe in previous seasons may not be the best choices this winter.”

Two of the recent fatal snowmobile ac-cidents occurred in cut-blocks—areas be-low treeline cleared by logging companies. “Often, riding below treeline can be a safer choice in terms of avalanche danger,” ex-plains Klassen. “But with the current warm temperatures and wet snow at low elevations, that’s not the case at this time. Riders need to be wary of avalanche terrain even near valley bottom, at least until a solid freeze occurs.”

Until conditions improve, the CAC rec-ommends travelling

on small, simple, low-angle terrain with no terrain traps. Exposure to large slopes and cor-nices above should also be avoided whenever possible.

It’s also critical that all backcountry users are equipped with es-sential safety equip-ment for avalanche terrain, adds Klassen. “Everyone in the party needs an avalanche transceiver, a probe and a shovel every day, regardless of expected conditions. And it’s equally vital that ev-eryone is familiar with, and has practiced us-ing this equipment. If an avalanche occurs, there is no time to go for help.” The critical window for � nding and

extricating a victim is just 10 minutes, when there is an 80 per cent chance of survival. The odds drop dramatically after that. At just 35 minutes, there’s a less than 10 per cent chance of survival.

In addition to the es-sential equipment, air-bags are recommended. But as with any piece of safety equipment, it’s vital to have practiced its operation and to ensure it is tested and in good working order before going into ava-lanche terrain.

For information on current conditions, go to the CAC Fore-caster’s Blog page at: http://blogs.avalanche.ca/category/forecaster-blog/

By Cam FortemsKamloops This Week

A trade agreement with South Korea signed by the federal Conservative govern-ment is expected to ben-e� t B.C. exporters, in-cluding regional forest companies and ranch-ers.

Prime Minister Ste-phen Harper travelled to South Korea to sign the free trade deal, the culmination of a decade of talks.

While concerns have been expressed by On-tario’s auto sector, rep-resentatives from two B.C. export industries said it will help the prov-ince compete with Unit-ed States.

“One of the better aspects of the trade deal is the fact the United States consummated a trade deal before ours,” said Paul Newman, di-rector of market and trade for Council of Forest Industries.

“That led to the United States having a de� nite advantage.”

Over the next two years, the current � ve per cent tariff on lum-ber will be eliminated.

It will take a decade to gradually remove the eight per cent tariff on panels and oriented-strand board.

The industry is al-ready booming due to combined demand from China and the U.S.

It is the � rst free-trade agreement with an Asian country in Cana-da’s history.

South Korea is in a distant third place in a ranking of Asian im-porters of B.C. lumber, behind China and Ja-pan.

The industry is hop-ing the trade deal, as well as marketing efforts in South Korea, will boost its numbers.

The agreement is also expected to make Interior ranchers more competitive by remov-ing the tariff on Cana-dian beef, putting the ranching industry on an even playing � eld with the U.S.

“The United States,

European Union and Australia also signed free trade agreements [with South Korea],” said B.C. Cattlemen’s Association general manager Kevin Boon.

“That opened the gap. We basically got the same deal.”

Prior to discovery of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or mad-cow disease) in Canada more than a de-cade ago, South Korea was the fourth-largest export market for B.C. beef.

But, it is now out of the top 10, in part due to South Korea’s trade deals with other export-ing nations.

Boon was recently in Singapore as an observ-er to the Trans-Paci� c Partnership talks, which presented another op-portunity for the indus-try to remove tariffs in Asian markets.

“We export 45 per cent of what we pro-duce. These trade deals . . . could be major for us.”

Newman said among the positive as-pects of the deal are le-gal mechanisms to clear away disguised barriers to trade, including ar-bitrary lumber-grading standards.

Interior ranchers applaud Korea trade deal

A trade agreement

Photo: KTWA trade agreement with South Korea signed by the federal Conservative government is expected to make Interior ranchers more competitive by removing the tariff on Canadian beef, putting the ranching industry on an even playing � eld with the U.S.



The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in an ava-lanche near Blue River on March 15, 2014.

The man is Jay Quayle, aged 35, of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.

Quayle was one of a party of seven who had travelled to the Monashee Mountains near Blue River to go snow-mobiling. They were snow-mobiling in an area known as Red Sands/Duffy’s when Mr. Quayle and one other mem-ber of the party were caught up in an avalanche.

Other members of the party were able to rescue the other man, uninjured, but Mr. Quayle was recovered from under three metres of snow, and was unable to be resuscitated.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to inves-tigate this death.

Fatal avalanche near Blue RiverThe BC Coroners Service

Backcountry users urged to be cautious

After four avalanche

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By Tom FletcherBlack Press

VICTORIA – The B.C. government wants to keep the 50-year-old Columbia River Treaty with the U.S. and recalculate the power, � ood control and other bene� ts it provides.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced the decision Thursday to stick with the treaty and try to convince the U.S. government it is a fair deal. B.C. gets “downstream bene� ts” worth between $100 and $300 million a year from the treaty, and the U.S. has suggested that is too much.

“We believe, with all due respect to the U.S., that if all of the bene� ts in the U.S. are identi� ed and valued, that in fact Canada probably does not receive enough,” Bennett said Thursday.

“There hasn’t been a major � ood in the U.S. since the Canadian dams were constructed,” Bennett said. “Before the Canadian dams were constructed, there were some horrible � oods causing loss of life and billions of dollars of damage. So the treaty was negotiated 50 years ago on the basis of producing power and con-trolling � oods.”

The treaty has no expiry date, but it contains a 10-year termination clause that can be invoked by either country.

The U.S. State Department has the � nal say on whether it will continue the treaty or give no-tice to withdraw by 2024.

Of� cials at the Portland-based Bonneville Power Administration have recommended a “modernized framework that balances power production, � ood risk management, and eco-system-based function as the primary purposes addressed in the treaty, while also meeting other congressionally authorized purposes of the U.S. project, such as irrigation and navigation.”

On the B.C. side, dams on the Columbia sys-tem provide about half of the province’s current electricity supply.

Bennett said he expects tough negotiations, but he is con� dent the treaty can be settled.

“Yankee trader is an expression that I’m fa-miliar with,” Bennett said. “They’ve always done very well on the softwood agreement it seems to me, so I’m not expecting an easy ride or any-thing. But the history of the treaty is that the two countries have collaborated very well.”

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Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and U.S. President Dwight Eisen-hower at the signing of the Columbia River Treaty, January 1961.

B.C. wants Columbia River Treaty extended

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VICTORIA - FrontCounter BC will begin processing � sh, wildlife and park use permit applica-tions through their 29 regional locations ef-fective April 1, 2014, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Op-erations Minister Steve Thomson announced this week.

Since 2004, the Ministry’s Permit and Authorization Service Bureau was the cen-tral bureau to process � sh, wildlife and park use permits. As Front-Counter BC staff al-ready assist clients and process a number of natural resource appli-cations, the addition of � sh, wildlife and parks use permits � ts well within the scope of FrontCounter BC services and further enhances service avail-able to clients through the 29 of� ces through-out the province and online through: www.FrontCounterBC.gov.bc.ca

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Op-erations is committed to integrating natural resource sector ser-vices and improve citi-

zens’ access to govern-ment services. Part of that improvement is to streamline permitting processing, decrease turnaround times, and eliminate red tape.

Moving the � sh, wildlife and park use permitting to the 29 FrontCounter BC of-� ces provides an ef-� cient one window approach that clients demanded and will help prevent permit

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The 10 staff associ-ated with the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau are being offered the op-

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FrontCounter BC offers more than 130 natural resource-relat-ed permits and autho-rizations at each loca-tion, and handles more than 25,000 inquiries annually.

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There seems to be some mixed signals about drinking alcohol white pregnant. Some stories have said it was okay in moderation, but the best advice on this one is to not drink any alcohol while pregnant. Many thousands of children in Canada are born yearly with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which causes a range of problems from physical disabilities to brain damage. Pregnancy and alcohol do not mix.

Here’s a suggestion about alcohol and pregnancy: the decision to have a child is usually a mutually-agreed decision between husband and wife. They both want the healthiest child possible. To this end, the husband can support his wife by also abstaining from alcohol for the term of the pregnancy.

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Guest Edi tor ia l ; by Mary Polak

B.C.’s historic newWater Sustainability Act

VICTORIA - Every year in March, many Canadians take the op-portunity to observe Canada Water Week (March 17-23) and World Water Day (March 22). This year, I’m hoping all British Columbians will celebrate the introduction of our new Water Sustainability Act.

The development of the new Water Sustainability Act is a historic achievement for British Columbia. The act will respond to current and future pressures on our fresh water - including groundwater - and position our province as a leader in water stewardship.

The legislation that is now before the provincial legislature will up-date and replace the existing, century-old Water Act with a modern new act.

The old Water Act is truly a historical document, having been in-troduced by the government of Premier Richard McBride in 1909. Those were different times with different demands on our water re-source. B.C.’s entire population was only 350,000. The Water Act was designed to serve a population that was then about the size of today’s capital region. Today, our provincial population is 4.6 million.

One hundred years after the Water Act was created, in 2009, we began engaging widely with British Columbians on modernizing the Water Act. We received thousands of thoughtful comments, ideas and recommendations for improvements to our system of water manage-ment from individuals, First Nations organizations and stakeholder groups. We have used this input to create legislation that provides certainty for water users, improves environmental protection, and re-sponds to local and regional needs.

I want to thank these British Columbians for taking the time to contribute their thoughts during the Water Act modernization pro-cess.

It has taken a long time to get to this point, but we wanted to make sure we got our new water legislation right, and I believe we have.

As I toured the province last fall, meeting with British Columbians about the Water Sustainability Act legislative proposal, many people told me water pricing is a major concern for them. To that end, we are further engaging with them about our approach to water pricing. Their feedback will help us as we go about setting new water fees and rentals.

People can offer their thoughts about how we should approach pricing water until April 8, 2014, on our blog: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/watersustainabilityact/

The Water Sustainability Act will be brought into effect in spring 2015, once supporting regulations are developed and finalized. The new water fees and rentals will be established before the act takes ef-fect.

The new Water Sustainability Act delivers on government’s com-mitments to modernize B.C.’s water laws, regulate groundwater use and strengthen provincial water management in light of growing de-mands for water and a changing climate.

Water is our most precious resource and the proposed Water Sus-tainability Act will ensure that our supply of clean fresh water is sus-tainable - to meet our needs today and for generations to come.

Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www.gov.bc.ca/connect* Mary Polak is B.C.’s Minister of Environment

Prepare your income tax return without the stress

To the editor;Income tax season is fast approaching, and

you don’t know where to start? Many people � nd tax time stressful, but with

a little preparation, it can be a cinch. Read on for some tips to make preparing your income tax return quicker and easier.

Start early. This way, you’ll not only avoid penalties for late � ling, but you’ll also be able to organize your � nances to take advantage of potential tax bene� ts. Prepare the returns of everyone in the family at the same time. Often, expenses that won’t bene� t one member of the family can be transferred to another.

Get organized. It’s much easier to prepare

your tax return if you � le the documents you’ll need in one place. Taxes in Canada are due on April 30 every year.

If you’re preparing your own return, you can use the Canada Revenue Agency’s NETFILE program to submit it. You’ll save time, make fewer mistakes and, if applicable, get your refund faster.

For more tips on preparing your income tax return, see Your Financial Toolkit on the Finan-cial Consumer Agency of Canada’s website, it-paystoknow.gc.ca.Lucie TedescoCommissionerFinancial Consumer Agency of Canada

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To the editor;One of Canada’s � nest foreign assistance

achievements is TB Reach, a grassroots health org dedicated to help those TB sufferers that other programs miss: those who are physically isolated and dif� cult to treat.

There are an estimated three million of these, with each untreated sufferer eventually infecting about 10 other people.

Canada is the only major funder of TB Reach. Our federal government already does great

work � ghting this ancient scourge through the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, but TB Reach is Canada’s own gift to the world.

Currently, TB reach is short about $200 mil-lion, spread over � ve years.

I sincerely hope that on March 24, World TB Day, Canada pledges to complete funding of TB Reach, and saves the lives of those last three mil-lion. Nathaniel PooleVictoria, B.C.

Canada needs to complete its funding of TB Reach

Green machine gathers in B.C.VICTORIA – Can-

ada’s sleek, imported green propaganda machine rolled into the capital last week for a couple of days of meetings.

You wouldn’t have heard about it, be-cause they didn’t stage any protests or press conferences. Instead they met quietly with selected reporters as well as politicians from both sides of the aisle. They didn’t invite me for some reason, but from what I can gath-er, it was a friendly networking session.

When I speak of our U.S.-directed envi-ronmental movement, many people still don’t know what I mean. They see the sign-wav-ing on TV and assume it’s all spontaneous, driven by passionate volunteers. Nuke the Whales for Jesus, as we used to joke in the 1970s.

It’s an industry now, and as with our automotive industry, Canada is a branch plant of the U.S.

The Victoria event was an annual confer-ence called Organizing for Change, sponsored by Tides Canada. Thanks mainly to the work of B.C. research-er Vivian Krause, this offshoot of the U.S. Tides Foundation now at least identi� es itself while it pulls B.C.’s po-litical strings.

Organizing for

Change currently in-cludes Ecojustice, Greenpeace, Sierra Club B.C., ForestEth-ics Advocacy, For-estEthics Solutions, Georgia Strait Alli-ance, Dogwood Ini-tiative, Pembina In-stitute, West Coast Environmental Law, Wildsight and Seattle-based Conservation Northwest.

Tides is itself a front for wealthy charitable foundations based mostly in Seattle and California, funded by billionaires who see “saving” B.C. as their personal eco-project.

Their hired activists met with Environment Minister Mary Polak to discuss her just-introduced Water Sus-tainability Act. This was to demand heavy fees and choking regu-lations on water used for “fracking,” that nefarious gas drilling technology so demon-ized in fake documen-taries and celebrity protests.

Tides no longer at-tempts to hide its strat-egy of targeting energy

development in B.C. and Alberta. Its tac-tics are well known, too. Environmental-ists need high-pro� le wins, and the eco-nomic pain is best in-� icted outside of the U.S., the biggest pol-luter in world history.

Organizing for Change’s stated pri-orities for the year are the “last stand of

the Great Bear Rain-forest,” the “Sacred Headwaters” and the Water Sustainability Act.

Professional pro-testers are mainly just taking credit for the 2012 buy-back of Shell’s coalbed gas licences around the headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Sti-kine Rivers. Tahltan Central Council de-clared that territory theirs in 1910, and having pros roll in with slogans and graphics wasn’t exactly crucial to the outcome.

Their greatest marketing success so far is the Great Bear Rainforest, which is continually portrayed as being in peril from hunting, logging and of course, oil and gas development.

One of the docu-ments Krause un-earthed is a 2008 plan entitled “Tar Sands Campaign Strategy 2.1” that has proven remarkably prophetic. As Greenpeace, Sierra and ForestEthics were

negotiating the 2007 Great Bear land use plan, other network members were pre-paring to “raise the negatives” and market Alberta as a unique threat to planetary in-tegrity.

I’ve written before about the distortions and evasions required to present such a fos-sil fuel fairy tale. Suf-� ce it to say that while we have busloads of protesters in B.C., you don’t see them in those benevolent petro-states Angola, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Vene-zuela, Kuwait or Alge-ria. They’re not saving the whole planet, just the safe and lucrative parts.

And as I mentioned after the protester-staged Neil Young concert tour, it’s amaz-ing how American oil and gas interests and Alaska oil tankers re-main invisible to this sophisticated network.

NDP environment critic Spencer Chan-dra Herbert met with the green machine too. He wants all of B.C.’s groundwater mapped and measured deep into the Earth’s crust. That should take a while.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twit-ter: @tom� etcherbc Email: t� [email protected]

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Enjoying their workTwo of the Barriere Elementary Science Fair volunteer judges, Barb Smith and Leslie Stirling, said they really enjoyed the job. The judging on Mar. 12 took a full morning of inspecting each project, reading the information provided by the students, considering the project as a whole, and � lling out report sheets on each entry. All of the volunteer judges were rewarded after performing their duties with a luncheon provided by the school. “We had a lot of fun,” said the pair.

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Are you a B.C. resident attending a full-time � ne arts degree or diploma program this fall? The BC Arts Council Scholarship program is ready to receive applications now from young British Columbians seeking world-class opportunities to study the arts, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes announced last week.

The BC Arts Council (BCAC) provides schol-arship funding of up to $6,000 per individual per year to outstanding British Columbia art stu-dents.

B.C. residents accepted for full-time studies and pursuing a � ne arts diploma or degree at a recognized college, university, institution or acad-emy in any country in the world can apply. The application deadline is April 30, 2014.

For more information, guidelines and applica-tion forms, go to: http://bcartscouncil.ca/guide-lines/artists/youth/scholarship_awards.html

The B.C. government is providing $750,000 again this year for the BCAC scholarship pro-gram. Last year, 144 young British Columbians shared this scholarship funding. Applications rep-resented creative writing, music, theatre, dance, visual arts, media arts, museology and conserva-tion. Jury panels representing B.C.’s arts and cul-ture community evaluate applications and award scholarships.

Scholarship recipients experience top-calibre

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In 2012-13, the B.C. government increased support for the BCAC Scholarship program from $150,000 to $750,000. This funding in-crease almost tripled the number of scholarships awarded and increased the maximum grant from $4,000 to $6,000.

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The Government of British Columbia has tabled legislation under the Workers Compensation Act to restore heart dis-ease in � re� ghters as a presumptive disease recognized by Work-SafeBC.

This proposed amendment to the Workers Compensa-tion Act ful� ls Gov-ernment’s election

commitment to re-store heart disease in � re� ghters - including forest � re� ghters - to the list of presumptive diseases recognized by WorkSafeBC.

Under the pro-posed amendment, if a � re� ghter suffers from heart disease or a heart injury - includ-ing a heart attack - it will be presumed to be due to their work as a � re� ghter unless the contrary is proved.

Some of the other

key features of the leg-islation are as follows:

* The proposed amendments will pro-vide presumptions for heart disease and for heart injury including heart attacks.

* The presumptions will apply if the claim-ant was employed as a � re� ghter at or imme-diately before the date of disablement from heart injury or disease.

* This legislation will thus support B.C. � re� ghters in receiving

workers’ compensa-tion should they suffer from heart disease or heart injury as a result of their work.

* The presumption will be available to lo-cal government � re-� ghters as well as for-est � re� ghters.

* Finally, the pre-sumption will apply to eligible � re� ghters who � rst become dis-abled from heart dis-ease or heart injury on or after the day the legislation comes into force on Royal Assent.

“Fire� ghters are exposed to a real toxic combination through their work on a daily basis. This, along with the heat and mental stressors faced by the profession, means that heart injuries due to the nature of the job are a reality for � re� ghters,” said Mi-

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to � re� ghters because it means that while we are � ghting to save our own lives we will not have the added stress of � ghting a WorkSafeBC claim at the same time. This will allow a � re� ght-

er to concentrate on what he or she needs to, which is a full re-covery. We thank Pre-mier Clark, Minister Bond and the B.C. government for this important piece of legislation.”

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By Jeff NagelBlack Press

Medical marijuana home growers have been ordered by the federal government to provide written noti� cation by April 30 that they’ve halted production and destroyed any leftover pot.

Authorized personal grow-ops for approved medical marijuana users become illegal April 1 as their licences expire and the country switch-es instead to a system of regulated commercial production.

Health Canada said in a statement March 14 it will notify law enforcement of any users who fail to comply with the noti� cation re-quirement, an apparent shift from past refus-als to disclose locations to local authorities on privacy grounds.

The new Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulation allows licensed medical marijuana users – more than 16,000 of them are in B.C. – to buy dried pot only from approved com-mercial producers via mail order.

Many B.C. municipalities are keen to stamp out medical marijuana home grows, which they say often pose an electrical � re risk to neigh-bours and may leave mould and other safety hazards behind for future residents.

But most also don’t want to take on the bur-den of � xing what they see as a problem cre-ated by the federal government.

Mission Mayor Ted Adlem doesn’t support sending police in to enforce compliance with the new medical pot law, even in cases where Ottawa discloses users who have failed to send their noti� cation.

“I’m not interested in throwing people in jail for growing marijuana,” Adlem said. “Who’s going to foot the bill to close these people down who have not noti� ed and ceased to op-erate? I’m far more in favour of being able to have my � re inspector check the place out for electrical safety.”

He predicts many other B.C. municipalities will also have little in-terest in making it a policing project.

“I think most may-ors are concerned about the cost of do-ing this. Is it some-thing we really want to be spending our policing budget on? I don’t think so.”

Mission already knows the locations of about 100 of an estimated 800 local

licensed medical growers, he said.Adlem noted soon-to-be-illegal growers may

lie on the federal form and keep growing in de-� ance of the law.

He said Health Canada’s handling of the is-sue has been “a joke” and the warning that law enforcement will be noti� ed is vague.

Sensible BC campaign director Dana Larsen accused the government of reneging on prom-ises of privacy for medical marijuana users.

“There are going to be some people who lie about it, absolutely,” Larsen predicted.

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He said it’s unreasonable to force approved users to throw away “perfectly good medicine” under threat of prosecution and then buy more from new corporate dealers.

The order to destroy unused pot also ap-plies to users who buy from other small grow-ers designated to grow for them under the old system.

“It’s putting a lot of fear into patients,” Larsen said. “If they don’t send this notice back or if it gets lost in the mail when they send it back, Health Canada is going to send cops to their door.”

Larsen said a national protest is planned for April 1, when cannabis reform supporters will bombard Health Minister Rona Ambrose’s of-� ce with phone calls and emails.

New commercial pot producers won’t be al-lowed to supply medical marijuana dispensa-ries or compassion clubs.

That leaves Larsen, who operates a Vancou-ver dispensary, in the position of continuing to buy and sell illegally grown pot under the new rules.

“We’re not really too worried about sourc-ing medicine for our patients,” he said. “The City of Vancouver recently announced they in-tend to make dispensaries the lowest priority and not bother us.”

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The Yellowhead Artists Co-op recently met at Marge Mitchell’s home to plan their summer activities and 2014 calendar.

The April 15 and May 13 meetings at Marge Mitchell’s will include an instructional component and allow members to experiment with new ideas, media and materials. Meet-ings begin at 7 p.m. and are open to everyone.

April 15 will involve the use of different types of water colour pencils and stix.

On May 13, participants will be sketching a live model.

As soon as weather allows (hopefully by June 18), the Co-op will be painting out at the Rivermount grounds (five minutes north of Little Fort).

July 16, will see the group at Josie Wilson’s farm (30 km east on Agate Bay Road).

August 20 will be hosted by Marge Mitch-ell’s ranch (one km north of Barriere).

On Sep. 24, Bob Bambrick and Colleen Ly-ons will open up their home to artists (Leonie Creek Road, right on the Barriere river).

Interested parties may meet at Marge Mitchell’s ranch at 10:30 a.m. on all of the preceding dates.

All Plein-Air paint outs, except for River-mount, will include pot-luck lunches.

Fall will see the artists and artisans prepar-ing for Candlelight and Hollyin mid-Novem-ber, 2014.

The Yellowhead Artists Co-op has been supporting art and artists in the North Thompson for over 34 years. In order to keep doing so, they invite and encourage new mem-bers and aspiring artists to join them.

Please contact Jessie Maisonneuve at 250-672-9772, or via email at: [email protected], for further information.

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Yellowhead Artists group plan summer Plein-Air Paint Outs

Members of the Yellowhead Artists Co-op were photographed during a recent meeting in the home of Marge Mitchell. Pictured (l-r): (back row) Jennifer Oja, Virginia Jalava and Bob Bambrick. (Front row) Bob Stirling, Jessie Maisonneuve, Norma Stewart, Marge Mitchell, Josie Wilson and Colleen Lyons.

The Yellowhead Artists Co-op recently

The Times

It appears that Clearwater’s doctor shortage might � nally be coming to an end.

According to a letter to The Times editor from Clearwater physician Dr. John Soles, as of the end of September Clearwater should have � ve doctors � lling four positions.

Two new physicians, Dr. Mark Walton and Dr. Alice Gwyn, will begin practicing in Clearwater in May.

Walton and Gwyn worked in the community as locums in the summer of 2012. The two will share one full-time position.

Soles noted that Dr. Cristina Liciu is currently in her last months of residency training at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. She will do the last six weeks of her residency in Clearwater in June and July under Soles’ su-pervision. Dr. Liciu is expected to join the practice on a full-time basis in mid-September.

Dr. Steven Broadbent, who started work in Clearwater last November after coming to the community from England, is back to work full-time. Apparently he had an unfortunate mishap on the Clearwater ski hill on Jan. 1.

“He has been forbidden to go on ski-hills until next season,” Soles said. “He makes no guarantees about mountain biking however.”

The doctor situation in Clearwater has been in a crisis mode for at least six years, with the community down to just two and then one permanent physician for quite some time.

Two doctors from South Africa assisted for a while, but one returned home and the other retired.

2014 Budget balanced with transfer from road reserves


It appears that Clearwater’s doctor shortage might � nally be coming to

The Times

an end.

John Soles, as of the end of September Clearwater should have � ve doctors � lling four positions.

practicing in Clearwater in May.

of 2012. The two will share one full-time position.

residency training at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. She will do the last six weeks of her residency in Clearwater in June and July under Soles’ su-pervision. Dr. Liciu is expected to join the practice on a full-time basis in mid-September.

after coming to the community from England, is back to work full-time. Apparently he had an unfortunate mishap on the Clearwater ski hill on Jan. 1.

“He makes no guarantees about mountain biking however.”

six years, with the community down to just two and then one permanent physician for quite some time.

home and the other retired.


Three new doctors

By Margaret HoubenNorth Thompson Star/Journal

One of the � rst orders of busi-ness at the District of Barriere, Mar. 17 council meeting, was to approve June 15, 2014, as the of-� cial 100th Anniversary Commu-nity Celebration Day.

Council members also ap-proved the purchase of two used dumpsters at the cost of $4,000 plus the cost of transportation, with funds to be taken from the environmental reserve fund.

After the Special Council Meet-ing of Mar. 10, where council re-viewed, amended and approved the 2014 District of Barriere budgets, the General Budget was at $3,123,657.10, with a de� cit amount of $359,250.56. The Gen-eral Budget was balanced with a transfer from Road Reserves in the amount of $359,250.56. This leaves $455,305 in the Road Re-serves account, and $272,220 in the Road Surplus account.

CAO, Colleen Hannigan re-ported that close to 200 letters have been mailed out to individ-ual property owners regarding a change to the zone that currently applies to their properties. If any-one has questions regarding the zone change, they should contact either Tasha Buchanan or Col-leen Hannigan at the District of-� ce. There will be an Open House on Mar. 31, at the Ridge, where staff will be available to answer questions respecting the proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 111.

Mayor Bill Humphreys pro-claimed April 2014 to be Daffodil Month and “strongly encourages

all residents of Barriere to con-tinue to recognize and support the Canadian Cancer Society and the � ght against cancer”. Councillor Smith advised council that daf-fodils will be sold in the Barriere area on Mar. 28.

Council members approved a motion to grant $250 to the North Thompson Arts Council for their upcoming Celebration of the Arts Festival on Apr. 26 and 27.

During the Mayor’s Report, in regards to the posting of the letter from Murray Purcha on the Dis-trict’s website, Mayor Humphreys said that prior to the letter being posted, council had received ad-vice from the ministry, which was to post it.

Barriere resident Ken Beherrall spoke to council, stating that he was unhappy with the coverage that the letter got on the local ra-dio station. Councillor Paula sug-gested that he should speak to the radio station regarding this.

During public inquiries, An-toon Houben asked on the prog-ress of the digging for the sewer project.

Mayor Humphreys replied that council expects to have the re-quired permits in place sometime in May, although certain sections may be able to start earlier.

Fire Chief Al Kirkwood asked for and received council’s permission to hose down the se-nior’s parking lot once the snow is gone.

The next District of Barriere council meeting will be on Apr. 7, at 7 p.m. The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be on Apr. 7, at 4 p.m.

One of the � rst orders of busi-

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The Yellowhead Artists Co-op recently met at Marge Mitchell’s home to plan their summer activities and 2014 calendar.

The April 15 and May 13 meetings at Marge Mitchell’s will include an instructional component and allow members to experiment with new ideas, media and materials. Meet-ings begin at 7 p.m. and are open to everyone.

April 15 will involve the use of different types of water colour pencils and stix.

On May 13, participants will be sketching a live model.

As soon as weather allows (hopefully by June 18), the Co-op will be painting out at the Rivermount grounds (five minutes north of Little Fort).

July 16, will see the group at Josie Wilson’s farm (30 km east on Agate Bay Road).

August 20 will be hosted by Marge Mitch-ell’s ranch (one km north of Barriere).

On Sep. 24, Bob Bambrick and Colleen Ly-ons will open up their home to artists (Leonie Creek Road, right on the Barriere river).

Interested parties may meet at Marge Mitchell’s ranch at 10:30 a.m. on all of the preceding dates.

All Plein-Air paint outs, except for River-mount, will include pot-luck lunches.

Fall will see the artists and artisans prepar-ing for Candlelight and Hollyin mid-Novem-ber, 2014.

The Yellowhead Artists Co-op has been supporting art and artists in the North Thompson for over 34 years. In order to keep doing so, they invite and encourage new mem-bers and aspiring artists to join them.

Please contact Jessie Maisonneuve at 250-672-9772, or via email at: [email protected], for further information.

Submitted photo:

Yellowhead Artists group plan summer Plein-Air Paint Outs

Members of the Yellowhead Artists Co-op were photographed during a recent meeting in the home of Marge Mitchell. Pictured (l-r): (back row) Jennifer Oja, Virginia Jalava and Bob Bambrick. (Front row) Bob Stirling, Jessie Maisonneuve, Norma Stewart, Marge Mitchell, Josie Wilson and Colleen Lyons.

The Yellowhead Artists Co-op recently

The Times

It appears that Clearwater’s doctor shortage might � nally be coming to an end.

According to a letter to The Times editor from Clearwater physician Dr. John Soles, as of the end of September Clearwater should have � ve doctors � lling four positions.

Two new physicians, Dr. Mark Walton and Dr. Alice Gwyn, will begin practicing in Clearwater in May.

Walton and Gwyn worked in the community as locums in the summer of 2012. The two will share one full-time position.

Soles noted that Dr. Cristina Liciu is currently in her last months of residency training at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. She will do the last six weeks of her residency in Clearwater in June and July under Soles’ su-pervision. Dr. Liciu is expected to join the practice on a full-time basis in mid-September.

Dr. Steven Broadbent, who started work in Clearwater last November after coming to the community from England, is back to work full-time. Apparently he had an unfortunate mishap on the Clearwater ski hill on Jan. 1.

“He has been forbidden to go on ski-hills until next season,” Soles said. “He makes no guarantees about mountain biking however.”

The doctor situation in Clearwater has been in a crisis mode for at least six years, with the community down to just two and then one permanent physician for quite some time.

Two doctors from South Africa assisted for a while, but one returned home and the other retired.



It appears that Clearwater’s doctor shortage might � nally be coming to

The Times

an end.

John Soles, as of the end of September Clearwater should have � ve doctors � lling four positions.

practicing in Clearwater in May.

of 2012. The two will share one full-time position.

residency training at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. She will do the last six weeks of her residency in Clearwater in June and July under Soles’ su-pervision. Dr. Liciu is expected to join the practice on a full-time basis in mid-September.

after coming to the community from England, is back to work full-time. Apparently he had an unfortunate mishap on the Clearwater ski hill on Jan. 1.

“He makes no guarantees about mountain biking however.”

six years, with the community down to just two and then one permanent physician for quite some time.

home and the other retired.


Three new doctors


One of the � rst orders of busi-ness at the District of Barriere, Mar. 17 council meeting, was to approve June 15, 2014, as the of-� cial 100th Anniversary Commu-nity Celebration Day.

Council members also ap-proved the purchase of two used dumpsters at the cost of $4,000 plus the cost of transportation, with funds to be taken from the environmental reserve fund.

After the Special Council Meet-ing of Mar. 10, where council re-viewed, amended and approved the 2014 District of Barriere budgets, the General Budget was at $3,123,657.10, with a de� cit amount of $359,250.56. The Gen-eral Budget was balanced with a transfer from Road Reserves in the amount of $359,250.56. This leaves $455,305 in the Road Re-serves account, and $272,220 in the Road Surplus account.

CAO, Colleen Hannigan re-ported that close to 200 letters have been mailed out to individ-ual property owners regarding a change to the zone that currently applies to their properties. If any-one has questions regarding the zone change, they should contact either Tasha Buchanan or Col-leen Hannigan at the District of-� ce. There will be an Open House on Mar. 31, at the Ridge, where staff will be available to answer questions respecting the proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 111.

Mayor Bill Humphreys pro-claimed April 2014 to be Daffodil Month and “strongly encourages

all residents of Barriere to con-tinue to recognize and support the Canadian Cancer Society and the � ght against cancer”. Councillor Smith advised council that daf-fodils will be sold in the Barriere area on Mar. 28.

Council members approved a motion to grant $250 to the North Thompson Arts Council for their upcoming Celebration of the Arts Festival on Apr. 26 and 27.

During the Mayor’s Report, in regards to the posting of the letter from Murray Purcha on the Dis-trict’s website, Mayor Humphreys said that prior to the letter being posted, council had received ad-vice from the ministry, which was to post it.

Barriere resident Ken Beherrall spoke to council, stating that he was unhappy with the coverage that the letter got on the local ra-dio station. Councillor Paula sug-gested that he should speak to the radio station regarding this.

During public inquiries, An-toon Houben asked on the prog-ress of the digging for the sewer project.

Mayor Humphreys replied that council expects to have the re-quired permits in place sometime in May, although certain sections may be able to start earlier.

Fire Chief Al Kirkwood asked for and received council’s permission to hose down the se-nior’s parking lot once the snow is gone.

The next District of Barriere council meeting will be on Apr. 7, at 7 p.m. The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be on Apr. 7, at 4 p.m.

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Mayor and council have only one vote each

I was taken to task around what I said in my last article around property taxation.

When I was writ-ing I was viewing the problem of property taxes based on a sin-gular, more personal view.

In other words how changes may affect in-dividual residents not the overall mechanics of collecting funds to run local government. In that respect my ex-ample of a rise in indi-vidual property assess-ment equaling a rise in property tax owing holds true.

I do admit that I should have been clearer in my explana-tion.

The reason I used the individual example was because I was fo-cusing on how each of our � nancial circum-stances are unique. We all have differing abili-ties to absorb extra costs, and to that end, as politicians, council needs to be aware that there is no cookie cut-ter approach to setting budgets or taxation scenarios.

It would be a sad day indeed if what ap-peared to be a “rea-sonable tax increase” turned into a night-mare for some of our residents. Not all of them perhaps, but some.

As it has been point-ed out many times, and from many differ-

ent points of view, all decisions made by the District council are due to a majority vote. The mayor and all of council have only one vote each.

We have been fortu-nate that after a good and fruitful discussion the majority of our re-quired decisions are a result of a unanimous vote. Many councils become very polarized and the business of the municipality can be sidetracked by what amounts to precon-ceived alliances.

All recommenda-tions and motions should be viewed on their individual merits. What used to be the procedure that worked before may hold no value now.

I am not saying that what went on in the past was not effective. Far from it. In truth some aspects of what has gone on in past years may be what we should think about returning to. Through the years of its exis-tence Barriere and the surrounding area has shown itself to be blessed with incredibly generous residents that have a strong sense of community.

It is this sense of community, and rec-ognizing the need to work for the good of all that we need to fos-ter and help grow, not the local governments’ ability to collect taxes.

The Thompson Nicola Regional Dis-trict was incorporated on Nov. 24, 1967. However, in Novem-ber of 1969 the Ladies Auxiliary of the Bar-riere Fire Department came together to help raise funds to pay for the � rst Fire Truck. Some of these funds were raised through bake sales. This com-munity spirit was a continuation of nu-merous prior events that were held through many previous years to fund some of the area’s needs such as community halls.

I was told recently that I offended resi-dents by mentioning these bake sales.

While I person-ally cannot see how this could be offen-sive, I want to make it clear that I have a great deal of respect for service groups and others that see a need, then band together to help ful� ll the funding requirement for the project.

We as a community need to stand on our own two feet, and Bar-riere has done a stellar job of that over the years.

Yes, we have been the recipients of more than a few grants, and for that I believe we are all grateful.

I personally believe though, that those grants are a result of our residents proving that they are willing to partner and work with other groups to go for-ward.

Generous dona-tions from local resi-dents that show com-mitment to the project and the hard work of a multitude of individu-als and committees have managed to put together grant appli-cations that stand out from the rest. This is what success is based on.

Council needs your help to do the best possible job that it can. They need your honest input on the issues at hand. Barriere is at a crossroads in its devel-opment, and everyone has a say in the direc-tion we should take.

Some say that coun-cil are hiding informa-tion. If you are in the dark, and it is not due to a power outage, I urge you to contact the District of Barriere of-� ce.

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Goodbye potholesMurray Purcha has been busy lately on behalf of the District of Barriere spreading and grading gravel where roads in the community have been chewed up due to the waste-water treatment project. Residents say they are extremely happy to see those giant potholes are start-ing to disappear. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

By Jill HaywardNorth Thompson Star/Journal

If you like food, and you like to cook, you may be familiar with the real-ity based cooking television series called ‘Chopped’ that airs Tuesdays on the Food Network.

Organizers of the 2014 Rural Living Expo and Trade Show, to be held right here in Barriere, say they would have liked to bring the ‘Chopped’ competition to their event. But as this is not possible, they are promising that their ‘Axed’ competition will “be just as much fun, and great entertain-ment for all”.

The � rst ‘Axed’ cooking competition is styled after the Chopped real-ity TV show; and will be happening on Saturday, Apr. 26, in the North Thompson Agriplex banquet hall, at 11 a.m., during the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show.

Four local contestants will be asked to prepare an appetizer, main course and dessert, all to be made with mystery ingredients that are not known by the competitors until the contest starts. Contestants will also have the use of pantry items. The contestants must prepare four plates – one for each of the three judges, and one for the host.

Judges will then judge the food for appearance, taste, and originality.The contest begins with the four competitors preparing an appetizer

each. The judges will then decide who’s appetizer gets AXED. This leaves three contestants who will then prepare the main course.

Judges will again make the decision on who gets AXED, as per the criteria. Lastly, the remaining two competitors will prepare the desserts, with the

judges � nally decision on who gets AXED creating the winner of the event.Organizers Nora Johnson, Lynn Wright and Bob Sorenson promise

there will be a few fun surprises for both the contestants and judges during the competition.

Folks are encouraged to come out and cheer on their favourite contes-tants during the contest, and maybe you’ll pick up a cooking tip or two on how to prepare a � rst class meal from mystery ingredients.

AXED is highly recommended to be fun entertainment for all ages.Don’t miss it at the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show, Apr. 26, at the

North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere.

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If you like food, and you like to cook, you may be familiar with the real-

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The BC Government is proposing to offl oad the province’s world-class recycling programs, run by local municipalities, to an association led by big multi-national corporations. The idea is that we’ll get a better, more effi cient program that costs taxpayers less.

Unfortunately, what we’ll really end up with is anyone’s guess.

The association isn’t guaranteeing that we’ll get a better program, or even one as good as the current Blue Box program already in place. Since the association is led by big businesses outside of BC, many of whom are not even headquartered in Canada, one could presume that profi ts will come before environmental stewardship. They usually do. They also won’t guarantee that there won’t be any job cuts here in BC.

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Currently, BC homeowners only pay, on average, $35 a year for curbside recycling. Under the proposed regime, you’ll pay more. Every time you bring home a pizza, buy toilet paper,

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Spring is finally, officially here, even if it is still rather cold outside, with the snow stub-bornly sticking around. Time to put away the heavy winter jackets and wear something a little lighter when we go outside.

On Mar. 30, people from across Canada and indeed, across North America, will step outside and ‘take a walk in the park’.

There are lots of things you can do on your walk in the park - enjoy the scenery and look for signs of the spring, bring your camera and take some pictures as you walk, or try a ‘walking meditation’ - being very at-tentive to the sights, sounds and sensations you experience - this can be very relaxing, which in turn can reduce stress and help get rid of those winter blues.

Now that the days are slowing getting longer, brighter and warmer, this is a great time to go outside and get a little fresh air; to just enjoy the sights and sounds of the neighbourhood. So go for a walk in the park to celebrate Take A Walk In The Park Day.

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Crowds cheered as the fastest people from 10 countries raced down Sun Peaks’ Headwalls track for the � nal day of the FIS Speed Ski World Cup.

Successfully completing the two runs planned for the 2nd World Cup race of the Mar. 5-8 weekend, the days events were exciting, to say the least.

Italy’s Ivan Origone earned � rst place in the men’s speed division in the 2nd World Cup event of the weekend, clocking in at 159.93 km/h — nar-rowly beating out his brother, Simone, who had a speed of 159.92 km/h. Yesterdays winner, Klaus Schrottshammer, � nished in 3rd with a speed of 159.40 km/h.

Jan Farrell of Great Britain won both men’s downhill World Cup events with a speed of 151.17 km/h today and 158.33 km/h on March 8, while Linda Baginski won her 2nd World Cup event of the weekend, going 154.98 km/h.

With time to spare, of� cials gave the go-ahead for the Velocity Chal-lenge run, which shortened the timing area from a 100 meter trap for the World Cup to 25 meters.

The Velocity Challenge racers had every opportunity to beat Sun Peaks local Kenny Dale’s course record of 177.21 km/h with a top of the moun-tain start and enthusiastic crowd to cheer them on.

As it were, the record was beat with a speed of 178.22 km/h by the course record holder himself, Kenny Dale.

“I was not expecting that, I had the best run of my life down that track for sure,” says Dale. “I had an awesome wax job from Ian McLaren from McSporties, and my wife, my coach, Lark Frolek Dale, they helped me out so much. I can’t be happier to keep the record at home!”

Dale’s � nal run was greeted with a roaring crowd of racers, local enthu-siasts and intrigued guests.

As the 25th year of the Velocity Challenge comes to an end, racers, event staff and volunteers can relax and enjoy the end of the winter season knowing that the course record was, and can be beat!

The Sun Peaks FIS Speed Ski World Cup and Velocity Challenge ended with a bang!

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(Above) A competitor in the FIS Speed Ski World Cup looks like he is becoming airborne as he zooms down the ski hill during a race.

(Right) The racers, event staff and volunteers at the bottom of Headwalls race track.

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VALLEY VOICESVALLEY VOICESWell known paramedic turns the page

By Jill HaywardNorth Thompson Star/Journal

Aimee Camp-bell has held a lot of hands in the North Thompson Valley over the past 36 years. She’s given comfort to friends and strangers, risked her life to be by their side, and provid-ed vital medical care to all.

The B.C. Ambu-lance Service (BCAS) was formed in 1974, and since 1978 Aimee has been saving lives with them as a para-medic.

Aimee was recruit-ed in 1978 by Jack Patterson, the original BCAS unit chief in Barriere. Jack encour-aged her to join up, and once signed up she quickly obtained her � rst aid certi� cate, and then added the Emergency Level 1 Medical Assistant re-quirement to become a paramedic.

Retired unit chief Tim Hoffman says, “Aimee has outlasted � ve unit chiefs in Bar-riere and is currently working with the sixth. She is number six in the seniority list for BCAS employees in the entire province, and recently received a 35 year award from BC Ambulance.”

Aimee says she has enjoyed her ca-reer as a paramedic, “I can honestly say it was pretty rewarding in a number of ways.

But it was also pretty tough in a number of ways. No matter how bad it was though, you could make them [pa-tients] feel comfort-able. If I knew them, it helped to take their hand and say “It’s Ai-mee here, it’s going to be okay”.”

During the past 36 years of working for BC Ambulance Ai-mee says she has seen much change for the better. “Getting the drugs we needed in the � eld was a de� nite positive, as well as see-ing backup wait times of one to two hours now being replaced with quick response from a helicopter.”

She notes that after the helicopter became part of the program, it was then taken away, and then was given back. “It’s great, but it only is available dur-ing daylight hours.”

Aimee adds, “See-ing ALS [Advanced Life Support] come in was another positive. Now ALS can come in when needed and give the drugs and moni-toring that we can’t, especially in cardiac cases, and incubating serious trauma.”

The Barriere Am-bulance Station covers the area from Little Fort to Hef� ey Creek and from Adams Lake to Bonapart. When asked about the con-cerns of area resi-dents that the Barriere Ambulance also has to leave the commu-

nity to service other communities, Aimee answered, “We have always shared our ambulance with other communities when their ambulance was not available, but it is happening more often now.”

Aimee says making a living as a paramed-ic on the ambulance is tough, due to the fact the job is only part time. “I feel all ambu-lance stations should be full time. The little communities are suf-fering, although Bar-riere is not so bad. You have to work lots of hours to make a living, or you go somewhere else where you can. All ambu-lance stations should be full time – no more volunteer time – peo-ple have to make a liv-ing.”

When it comes to volunteering, Aimee Campbell is no strang-er. She has been an active member of Bar-riere Search and Res-cue since it’s inception in the mid 1980’s, and says she fully intends to remain a part of that team.

Asked if retiring from the ambulance means she will no longer be working, Aimee said, “I gave it my all on the ambu-lance, but I’ve done my dues. I now have a job at Highland Val-ley and really enjoy it – I’m having fun. It feels good to be help-ing people, but now I

wanted to do some-thing different with my life – a different page.”

Hoffman says in appreciation of Aimee Campbell’s service as a part time paramedic to the community she has helped for well over three decades, there will be a get to-gether with refresh-ments at the Barriere Ambulance Station on Thursday, March 27, between 12 noon to 3 p.m.

“Aimee is one of our most consistent and competent atten-dants in the years that I have been involved since 1988,” said Hoff-man, “She has been a pillar and mentor to all the new atten-

dants that have come through. After serving her community and the people of B.C. for 36 years, I wish her the best of luck in her retirement.”

Thanks Aimee, we appreciate all the times that you came to the aid of the people in the valley, and es-pecially the times that you held our hands, and provided comfort for those in need.

Aimee Campbell closes the book on 36 years with the BC Ambulance Service

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Paramedic Aimee Campbell is pictured receiving a Community Achievement Award from a BC Ambu-lance Service representative in 2007.

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By Elli KohnertNorth Thompson Star/Journal

The small settle-ment of Vavenby is home to Ecki Manthei, a gifted artist who‘s artwork grows out of his connection to nature, and his drive to follow every new idea with a passion that moves him to create what is in his imagina-tion, without delay.

Ecki’s home stands out from all others in the Vavenby trailer park where it cannot be missed. Two large life-like eagles formed from wood, seem to be guarding his prop-erty. Varieties of crea-tures also made from wood, line the path to the house; and the ambiance of this place leaves no doubt that an artist lives here.

Ecki, and his life partner, Marilyn, arrived in the North Thompson Valley about five years ago. When they saw the trailer court in Vavenby, they “liked it right away and bought it”; a comfort-able, quiet place that allows his creativity to flourish.

Ecki says he emi-grated with his parents from Austria when he was a very young boy in 1945. He has lived and worked in various northern locations in

Canada, and eventu-ally came to live in Cloverdale, B.C. It is there that he began his artistic career.

Seashells were his medium then, tells Ecki as he explains how they lend them-selves to be made into clocks for instance, or be used as a canvas for his paintings.

When the couple eventually settled in the community of Vavenby, it is here that Ecki took on art as his life work.

Ecki has trans-formed one room of their home into an art gallery, where he now displays the numer-ous ‘Art By Ecki’ cre-ations.

The variety of his work is remarkable; it ranges from usable art, like wooden spoons and clocks, to wildlife and nature paintings. Ecki uses antlers for many of his carvings that depict wildlife, especially wolves, in their habitat.

“When I am walking in the forest, or along a stream, I often see something that gives me an idea for a proj-ect,” says the artist, “I may pick up a rock that would be just right to paint something on, or maybe I am lucky to find a moose or deer antler, and I know right away what I want to

carve on it!” He notes that near-

ly all the materials he uses in his creations are natural; giving the artwork its special character.

Sometimes a per-son may come into the gallery to view Ecki’s work, and they may purchase a special item of art for their own home. Most of the time though, Ecki and Marilyn market the art work by taking part in craft fairs.

“At some I do well, with others I do not,” commented the art-

ist on selling his work through craft fairs.

The couple say they have a few tentative ideas in mind for mar-keting; such as going on the road to sell their creations. But right now, they have no immediate plans that they want to follow.

“We like it here in Vavenby,” says Ecki, “We feel comfortable around here, and we do enjoy to be with the friends we have made in the area. For now, ‘Ecki’s Art’ will have its home in the North Thompson Valley .”

Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

(Above) Ecki Manthei of Vavenby shows one of the many ant-lers he has carved that are displayed in his home gallery.

(Top left) Ecki’s life partner, Marilyn, looks on on as he passionately describes his art creations to the Star/Journal reporter.

(Bottom left) Some of the beautiful creations that Ecki offers for sale to the public from his Vavenby gallery or at craft fairs.

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

Celebration of Art in Barriere June 23, 24By Jill HaywardNorth Thompson Star/Journal

Everything is in place for the June 23, and 24, Barriere Celebration of The Arts. The venue will be similar to last year’s event and will once again be hosted on property beside Highway 5 in Barriere, now the home of Sam’s Pizza and Rib House.

The two day Celebration of Art event is an extravaganza of art and culture, featuring the amazing talent of the North Thompson Valley and British Columbia.

Put on by the North Thomspon Arts Council, and the Yellowhead Artists Cooperative, the venue

continues to be admission free to the public, and encourages youth to attend and participate in the 12 years and under Art Activity Area.

Those involved say they expect a strong turnout of ven-dors this year and that they are looking forward to presenting such a broad range of top qual-ity art for exhibition and/or for sale.

Organizers say booth space is being filled fast by artists and artisans, and they encourage those who have not yet registered to do so now and avoid being disappointed. Service groups and organizations are also wel-come to participate to promote their programs in a booth at the site. Vendors are reminded they

must supply their own canopy or tent, and that power is not available.

If you would like more infor-mation or would like to book a space, or volunteer, please call Jessie at 250-672-9772.

“We figure that all the rain will be done with by then,” said one positive thinker, “It will be a great weekend, and the vendor tents will be to provide shade from the sun, not keep the rain off. We are expecting lots of art-ists, and a steady stream of visi-tors to our presentation. Come on down and see the extremely good works being produced from people within our art com-munity. You’ll be impressed – I guarantee it!”

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My friend Dave called and said, “Want to go on a road trip to Peachland tomorrow?”

Peachland is an easy two and a half hour drive south from my home in Pritchard along Highway 97, and although the elevation of both Pritchard and Peachland is the same at 1,180 feet, it is still quite cold at my house with lots of snow, while Peachland was a balmy +13°C with slowly greening grass along the road and the lakefront.

So without hesitation I agreed, and when Dave parked his truck in my snow packed driveway at 9 a.m. the next morn-ing, I was ready with a 18-200mm lens mount-ed on my camera and we drove south through the wide Okanagan val-leys toward Peachland.

I like the small com-munity that is mostly located on a hillside beside the 135 km long Okanagan Lake, and I always enjoy wandering its lake front street with my camera.

In the summer the restaurants, shops and park are � lled with peo-ple, but this time of year it is easy to get photo-graphs without anyone getting in the way, and I walked back and forth across the street while photographing inter-esting features on the buildings without wor-rying about cars.

Dave had his 150-500mm Sigma and began photographing some ducks and � fty or so American coots

(I think some call them mud ducks) swimming in the small boat har-bour.

As we stood talking in the warm sun I looked across the lake trying to see the famous Rattle-snake Island, where the legendary Ogopogo is said to have it’s home.

Ogopogo is the name given to a 40 to 50 foot long sea monster alleg-edly seen in Okanagan Lake since the 19th cen-tury. However, because the evidence is limited to blurry photographs, unbelievers suggest that the sightings are mis-identi� cations of com-mon animals like several big otters or � oating logs. I like myster-ies and I thought how nice it would be to get a nice sharp picture of that elusive beast with my 18-200mm. Heck; I’d even share the mo-ment with my friend Dave. After all, he had a 150-500mm lens. But the Ogopogo monster wasn’t interested in get-ting it’s picture taken and was most likely hid-ing out of site in the lake depths. So, with a sigh, I left my friend to pho-tograph the cute little coots and walked down the street to get a picture of the town clock.

I have mentioned before that I like photo-graphing buildings, and strolling along sidewalks with my camera in cit-ies, large or small, it is exhilarating. Whether the architecture is low and � at, skyscraping, old bricked, wooden or shiny metal and glass, I

always � nd something different to photograph.

This time I was a bit hurried, we wanted to get home before dark, and Dave had almost another hour to go after dropping me off. So I ran back and forth try-ing to limit my photos to shadows, roof ledges and windows. Okay, I strayed from that goal a bit, oh well. Anyway I expect to be back soon.

Summer is on its way, and the wife and I ex-pect to do some driving around British Colum-bia. My short trips will always include architec-tural photography op-portunities in the towns and cities I visit, and I think it’s fun to change the visual story by pick-ing out intimate features, or only a small part of a scene instead of mak-ing a photograph of the whole structure.

These are my thoughts this week. Contact me at www.enmanscamera.com or [email protected]. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops. And if you

want an experienced pho-tographer please call me at 250-371-3069. I also sell an interesting selec-tion of used photographic equipment.

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A road trip to Peachland

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The North Thompson Arts Coun-cil (NTAC) will be holding an Art Contest for elementary students of the North Thompson Valley. This contest is open to all interested ele-mentary students, from kindergarten to grade 7. There will be two catego-ries: one for those from kindergarten to grade 3; and one for those from grade 4 to grade 7.

Students are invited to create a work of two dimensional art on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper, using any me-dium they wish: pencil, charcoal, wa-tercolour, acrylics, oil paints, etc. The artwork can be in any style and on any theme. Please do not frame your en-tries.

Students must provide a short de-scription or story about their work of art, to a maximum of 50 words. Students must also clearly label their artwork and write-up with their name and grade.

Entries may be submitted to loca-tions in Barriere and Clearwater.

All entries submitted in Barriere will be displayed and voted on by the public at the Celebration of the Arts Festival, April 26-27, 2014.

All entries submitted in Clearwa-ter will be displayed at a Clearwater event, yet to be con� rmed.

The public will be invited to vote on their favourite piece of art. The Peo-ple’s Choice ‘winner’ in each category at each event will receive a basket of art supplies, a one year membership to the North Thompson Arts Council, and will have their winning artwork displayed at local art galleries.

In Barriere, please submit artworks to NTAC Secretary Margaret Houben (contact by phone – 250-672-9330 to arrange drop off or pick up), or by mail to NTAC, c/o Box 1084, Barriere, V0E 1E0, no later than April 14, 2014.

In Clearwater, please submit art-works to the North Thompson Ab-original Sharing Center, Attention NTAC, 224 Candle Creek Road, Clearwater, B.C., V0E 1N1, no later than April 14, 2014.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Romance is on your mind, Aries. That’s because you met a wonderful person and are interested in seeing where this relationship may go.

Cancer, you aspire to learn a new skill or take on a new proj-ect this week. Forge ahead with this idea, which allows you to meet new people and learn some interesting things.

Your mindset is intense this week, Libra. Others will find it very difficult to change your opinion on certain things, but that does not mean you should not listen to their ideas.

Vist some book-stores this week, Capricorn. This will indulge your need to absorb information this week. Don’t overlook the value of the library on your quest.

Aquarius, an encounter with someone new piques your intellectual curiosity. Take some time to gather some information, and give yourself time to digest this informa-tion.

You feel artistically inspired this week, Taurus. Use this in-spiration to pursue an array of projects, whether you want to dabble in photogra-phy or make home improvements.

Love, romance and marriage are on your mind, Leo. Work on strengthening an existing relationship or heighten your ef-forts to find a special someone.

Scorpio, be prepared for a busy week that gives your bank account a boost. Ex-pect to begin a new work assignment that requires a lot of creative energy.

Thoughts of a career change are more prominent this week, Pisces. It may be a good time to finally act on those ideas.

Seeing a happy couple together inspires thoughts of a romantic nature, Gemini. Consider taking a budding relationship to a new level.

Virgo, you may have an unexpected visitor to contend with this week. This could mean a complete overhaul of your schedule and living space. It’s time to get to work.

Sagittarius, you’re interested in promoting personal health this week. Your research may extend into holistic treatments as well as more traditional alternatives.

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Mar 22 - NT Fish & Game Club Annual Game Dinner & Dance, doors open 5:30pm. Tickets: 250-672-1843.

Mar 23 - NTVIC Bingo, 1pm @ Barriere Legion. Mar 28 - Barriere & District Cancer Society Daffodil sale.

Bunches & potted plants 9:30-5:00 AG Foods & 9:30-3:30 Credit Union

Mar 28 - “The ME in Dementia” Workshop with Dr. Howard Feldman of UBC, 9am-4pm @ Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre. Register: 1-855-742-4803.

Mar 28 - Pool Tourney, 6:30pm @ Barriere Legion.Mar 29 - Garage & Pie Sale, 9am-2pm @ Barriere Legion

basement. $10/table. Call Eileen 250-672-2456.Mar 29&30 - Family & Caregivers of Seniors Workshop at the

Ridge 10am-4pm. Call Grace to reg. 778-220-5930Apr 1 - 2013 Babies Luncheon. Call YCS for info 250-672-9773.Apr 5 - Winter Farmers Market, 10am-1pm @ Sam’s Pizza.Apr 5 - Writer’s Workshop, 11am @ Barriere Library. Free. To

register, call 250-672-5811.Apr 5 - True Grit Indoor Rodeo, 6pm start @ NT Agriplex.

Followed by Cabaret Dance. Tickets available at Country Feeds, Star/Journal, Barriere Legion & Kamloops Horse Barn

Apr 6 - 4th Annual Antique Appraisal Day, Little Fort Hall. 10am- 5pm. Call Pat for a booking 250-672-5660. One day only

Apr 9-13 - 1st Responder Level 3 @ Barriere Fire Hall. To

register call 250-672-0131 or 778-220-6542.Apr 11-12 - Legion Zones & music by Diane Ball, Barriere

Legion.Apr 12 - Cashless Craft Swap, 1-3pm @ NTVIC (the Ridge).Apr 12 - Hams & Turkeys Meat Draw @ Barriere Legion.Apr 19 - Winter Farmers Market, 10am-1pm @ Sam’s Pizza.Apr 25-27 - Honouring Young Women PowWow @ Chu Chua.Apr 26-27 - Rural Living Expo & Trade Show, 9am-5pm @

Agriplex. Info call 250-319-8023.Apr 26-27 - 7th annual Celebration of the Arts, in conjuntion

with Trade Show @ Agriplex. Info: 250-672-9330.Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 12-18. New Recruits

Welcome. Hethar McIntosh 250-587-0027.Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & music at the

Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 After School Program: Mon.-Fri. 3-6pm @ Ridge (NTVIC room).

For info call 250-672-0033.Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, @ Marge Mitchell’s 672-5615.Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at

NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer.Riding Club: Jan-Mar: 3rd Sun. 1pm; Apr-Oct: 3rd Thurs. 7pm at

NTVIC. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Darcey 250-318-9975.Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890Choir: Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd. Youth 7-18

3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Leah 250-957-8440.

Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels.Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC end of Sep to Mar

(except holidays). Nominal fee. Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-

9916 or Leesa Genier at 320-3629.Barriere Fibre Arts: Tues., 6:30pm at NTVIC (the Ridge).Barriere Fire Dept.: Firehall, Thurs., 7pmBarriere Food Bank: Wednesdays. Message 672-0029Genealogy: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the mth at the Library, 6-7pm,

except Jul/Aug. 250-672-9330.Barriere Hospice: Loans out handicap equip. 250-672-9391.Photography Club. All welcome. Shelley Lampreau 250-672-5728.Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs. of mth, 2pm at the Barriere

Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012.Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th

Tues. of mth, 7pm.BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues. of mth, 5:30pm. 250-672-9943. Survivors of Brain Injuries: John 250-372-1799.Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm.Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall. Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134.Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd

Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am.Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.

Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May.Darts: Barriere Legion 242, Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May.Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the mth, 10am @ Ridge,

kitchen. Info call 778-220-5930.Fun Fit 4 Tots: Tues. & Thurs. 12-2pm @ Ridge gym. Free. For info

call 250-672-0033.Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866.Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm.

Call 578-0056.Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Jill Hayward 319-8023.Little Fort Recreation Society: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pmLNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Sat. each mth, 9am at St.

George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info.McLure Rec.: 1st Wed. each mth at 7:30pm McLure Firehall. Except

Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info.McLure Fire Dept.: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, McLure Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. NT Fish & Game: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm NTVIC. 672-1070NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall. 672-5660.Quilting: 1st Tues of the mth, 10am @ Little Fort Hall.Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135

(Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).Walk & Fitness: Indoors, Tues & Thurs 12-2pm. Barriere Ridge Gym.

From KitchenMyBy Dee

Crispy Cheddar Chicken2 lbs chicken tenders or 4 lrg breasts 2 sleeves Ritz crackers1/4 tsp salt1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 cup whole milk 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated1 tsp dried parsley Sauce:1 10 oz can cream of chicken soup2 tbsps sour cream2 tbsps butterCrush crackers. If using breasts & not tenders, cut each into 3 lrg pieces. Pour milk, cheese & cracker crumbs into 3 separate small pans. Toss salt & pepper into the cracker crumbs & stir. Dip each piece of chicken into milk & then cheese. Press the cheese into the chicken. Then press the cheesy coated chicken into the cracker crumbs. Spray a 9×13 pan w/cooking spray & lay in the chicken. Sprinkle with dried parsley. Cover the pan with tin foil & bake at 400F for

35 mins. Remove the tin foil, bake for an additional 10-15 mins, or until the edges of the chicken are golden brown & crispy. In a medium sized sauce pan combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream & butter with a whisk. Stir it over medium high heat until the sauce is nice & hot. Serve over the chicken. Buttermilk-Blueberry Breakfast Cake½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature2 tsp lemon zest or more7/8 cup* + 1 tablespoon sugar**1 egg, room temperature1 tsp. vanilla2 cups � our (set aside 1/4 cup to toss with blueberries)2 tsp baking powder1 tsp kosher salt2 cups fresh blueberries½ cup buttermilk**** 7/8 cup = 3/4 cup + 2 tbsps

** This 1 tbsp is for sprinkling on top*** To make homemade buttermilk, place ½ tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice in a liquid measuring cup. Fill with milk until it reaches the ½ cup line. Let stand for 5 mins.Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cream butter with lemon zest & 7/8 cup of the sugar until light & � u� y. Add the egg & vanilla & beat until combined. Meanwhile, toss the blueberries with ¼ cup of � our, then whisk together the remaining � our, baking powder & salt. Add the � our mixture to the batter a little at a time, alternating with the buttermilk. Fold in the blueberries. Grease a 9” square baking pan with butter or non-stick spray. Spread batter into pan. Sprinkle batter with remaining tbsp of sugar. Bake for 35-45 mins. Check with a toothpick for doneness. If necessary, return pan to oven for a couple of more mins. Let cool at least 15 mins before serving.

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Trades, TechnicalAUTOMOTIVE Technician needed immediately in Vernon BC. We are a busy independent shop doing all types of diagnosing, maintenance and repairs. Wages are $25/hr but negotiable. We are located in the desirable North [email protected] 250-545-3378

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Thank YouWhen Otto Kohnert, my husband passed away recently, myself and our family felt privileged living in our small community of Barriere and not in a larger centre. We received such generous help from resi-dents, friends and neighbours during Otto’s illness and when he le� us, which eased our burden during that painful time.

We are especially grateful to the Barriere congregation members of the Church of St Paul, and Reverend Brian Kushel who made the Celebration Of Life acaring and compassionate event for the Kohnert Family.

North � ompsonFuneral Services were outstanding in providing a � awless service as well as kind consideration in our di� cult time.

A heart felt Thank you to everyone from the Kohnert Family.


I n L o v i n g M e m o r yEdna Estelle Rathbone

Ju ly 14 , 1948 – March 5 , 2014It is with profound

sadness that we an-nounce that our moth-er Edna has lost her long battle with MS/COPD/pulmonary � -brosis.

She fought long and hard, but in the end she just wasn’t strong enough to beat the pneumonia.

She was prede-ceased by her husband of 45 years, Donald,

and her parents Vio-lette and Raymond Normand.

She is survived by her children Suzanne (Don) son Ron (Mary) and grandchildren Donnie, Nick, and Kailee. Also her best friend Jackie Huff-man who was at her side when she moved on to the next life, and was closer to her than a sister.

Edna had a huge heart, and we were so proud of how she

fought for those who needed a voice, with her advocacy, as well as her work for the Barriere Food Bank and Barriere Search and Rescue.

We would like to say a huge thank you to Jackie, Jody and Bob who were such a comfort for our moth-er. Also the nurses on 7 North at Royal In-land Hospital.

I n L o v i n g M e m o r yWilliam Albert (Bill) Stephens

May 24 , 1943 – March 11 , 2014Bill Stephens passed

away on March 11, 2014, at Royal Inland Hospital. He was 70 years old and lived at East Barriere Lakes Road, Barriere, British Columbia.

Bill is survived by his wife Dorothy Drap-er, son Shad Stephens (Laura), grandchil-dren Eva and Jamie Stephens, his daugh-ter Shannon Higdon (Rory) and grandson, Travis Higdon. He was predeceased by his par-

ents Muriel and Don-ald Stephens.

Bill was a Black-smith by trade; horse shoeing was his life. He loved to ride and build

motorcycles. He loved to tell us stories and ride horses. Bill was a great husband, loving father and grandfather who worked hard to provide for his family.

Donations can be made in honour of William Stephens to The Kidney Founda-tion of Canada, Brit-ish Columbia Branch #200, 4940 Canada Way Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 4K6, [email protected], or to the Cana-

dian Diabetes Associa-tion, 120 - 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 2G9.

A Memorial Service for Bill Stephens will take place commencing at 1:00 p.m. on Satur-day, March 22, 2014, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242, Barriere, B.C.

Condolences may be sent to the family, and the service may be seen at www.NorthThomp-sonFuneral.com

OBITUARIESI n L o v i n g M e m o r y

Verna Leona PowellJune 22 , 1927 – March 14 , 2014

Verna Leona Pow-ell (née Becker) was born to Henry and Lou Becker of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, on June 22, 1927, along with her twin brother Vernon. Verna died on March 14, 2014, in Clearwa-ter, B.C., at 86 years of age. Predeceased by her mother and dad, four sisters and two broth-ers, and by her hus-band, Robert Powell, Verna is survived by her brother Vernon, four step-children, Lois Fa-jkus (Lou) of Comox, Ruth Bernier (Ed) of Nanaimo, Jim Powell (Arlene) of Barriere, and Sharon Lehr (Mar-vin) of Powell River, as well as numerous other

family and friends.Verna will be re-

membered as a kind and positive lady who loved the truth of God and kept true to the choice she made to serve Him so many years ago.

Verna went to work at the Weyburn Hos-pital in 1945. In 1950 she worked in Toronto

for several months be-fore moving to Van-couver in 1951 where she worked at Shaugh-nessy Hospital until 1966. She returned to Weyburn to care for her mother, until her moth-er’s death. Verna con-tinued to look after her father and work at the Weyburn Union Hospi-tal until she quit in 1969 to care for her father. He died in 1971. Verna went back to work for nine months and then upon her retirement she traveled to Europe and Hawaii over the next few years.

On September 6, 1984, Verna married Robert Powell in South Dakota and she moved

to Birch Island, B.C. She resided there with Bob until his death in 2007.

Following crema-tion, a Memorial Ser-vice for Verna Pow-ell will be held at the Wells Gray Inn Ban-quet Room on Satur-day, March 22, 2014, commencing at 11:00 a.m. Following a re-ception, Verna will be interred at Riverview Cemetery, Clearwater, B.C. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, 73 Taren Drive, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2, telephone 250-674-3030, www.NorthThompsonFu-neral.com

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First Responder Level 3

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Course material Covers:• Preparing to Respond• Establishing Priorities of Care• Injuries• Medical Emergencies• Special Population & Situations• Spinal Management• CPR-HCP

Upon completion, you will gain knowledge, skills, and confidence to give appropriate care when you are called upon.Date: April 9 - 13, 2014Time: 0800 - 1600. Bring your lunch.Place: Barriere Fire HallCost: Free for First Responder members, come join the team. Instructors: Heather Eustache and Drew McMartin

This course includes Health Care Provider CPR.To register: Heather Eustache 250-672-0131 or Drew McMartin 778-220-6542


1. General ResponsibilitiesThe Natural Resources Department of Simpcw First Nation (SFN) is responsible for the overall health, conservation, protection and management of Simpcw lands and resources throughout Simpcw territory. The purpose of Natural Resources Manager position is to lead the e� ective and e� cient delivery of title and rights information, including all aspects of the SFN environ-mental operations to ensure healthy, productive forests, water and lands and to safeguard SFN interests and the organization. This position ensures that the rights and titles of Simpcw First Nation and environmental operations including forests, � sheries, recreation and other land uses are safeguarded and used appropriately. In addition, this position manages diverse timber, � shery, wildlife, range and recreation land use encompassing many layers of legislation and policy. This position also cooperates with the Simpcw Resources Group of companies (SRG) on all activities to ensure e� cient and e� ective business operations. The Natural Resource Manager must balance the preservation of the cultural history of the Simpcw People and the generation of economic bene� ts with the long-term health (sustainability) of the forest, water, � shery, wild-life and land resources. Reporting to the SFN Administrator, he/she interacts with a wide variety of Band Council and Band employees as well as internal and external representatives within various levels of Simpcw government, SRG and non-Band representatives.

3. Quali� cationsa) Post-secondary degree in resource management, forestry, forestry engineering, archaeol-

ogy, anthropology.b) Considerable current and progressive experience in natural resource management.c) Valid BC Driver’s license.d) Experience in sta� supervision.e) Excellent inter-personal communication and leadership skills.f ) Good writing ability and computer skills.g) Ability to plan and manage budgets.h) Experience in project management, especially in the natural resource sector.i) Experience with natural resource policy development and implementation in a First

Nations context.j) Experience in working in a First Nations community, preferably within the Secwepemc

Nation.

Hours of Work: Normal day shift – 7 hours; some evenings and weekends may be required.

Please submit cover letter, resume along with 2 written reference letters to:Crystal Celesta, Administrative AssistantSimpcw First NationPO Box 220 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0Email: [email protected]: (250) 672-5858

Deadline for Applications: April 4, 2014 at 12 p.m. Interviews: April 7, 2014

Applications received after this time will not be accepted. Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for interviews. Appointment to the position will require formal criminal record check, the details of which may preclude an o� er of employment being � nalized. Preference will be given to quali� ed applicants of Aboriginal ancestry per Canada’s Human Rights Act and legisla-tive surrounding Employment Equity.

1. General Responsibilities

The Natural Resources Department of Simpcw First Nation (SFN) is responsible for the overall health, conservation, protection and management of Simpcw lands and resources throughout Simpcw territory. The purpose of Natural Resources Manager position is to lead the effective and efficient delivery of title and rights information, including all aspects of the SFN environmental operations to ensure healthy, productive forests, water and lands and to safeguard SFN interests and the organization. This position ensures that the rights and titles of Simpcw First Nation and environmental operations including forests, fisheries, recreation and other land uses are safeguarded and used appropriately. In addition, this position manages diverse timber, fishery, wildlife, range and recreation land use encompassing many layers of legislation and policy. This position also cooperates with the Simpcw Resources Group of companies (SRG) on all activities to ensure efficient and effective business operations. The Natural Resource Manager must balance the preservation of the cultural history of the Simpcw People and the generation of economic benefits with the long-term health (sustainability) of the forest, water, fishery, wildlife and land resources. Reporting to the SFN Administrator, he/she interacts with a wide variety of Band Council and Band employees as well as internal and external representatives within various levels of Simpcw government, SRG and non-Band representatives.

2. Specific Duties

a) Develops, assesses, implements and educates on sound natural resource management plans including; forest, water, wildlife, fisheries, recreation and land use practices ensuring legislative compliance, and protection of environmental, economic and social values.

b) Participates with other department managers in the overall strategic, policy planning, administration, and management of SFN Government and SRG, with specific reference to the sustainable management, development, and protection of natural resources and Simpcw cultural heritage resources.

c) Determine areas where the historical record is incomplete or requires further elaboration and design and undertake research projects to strengthen the record in these areas.

d) Review and provide comment on proposed activities within the territory in conjunction within the referral system; and assists with conflict management in regards to land and resource use.

e) Plans and manages the annual Natural Resource Department budget as required. f) Supervises the Natural Resources Department, which includes regular staff and contractors. g) Manages or oversees the management of special natural resources projects of SFN: mining/exploration, fisheries,

tourism, IPPS, oil and gas pipelines, etc. h) Provide the chief & council and legal counsel with research support for all specific claims and rights and title

issues including the development of a prima facia case for continuous occupancy of the traditional territory. i) Provides technical advice to Chief and Council and the Administrator on an “as needed’ basis regarding the

negotiation and implementation of impact benefit agreements or revenue sharing agreements with other government agencies and/or corporations relevant to land or resource development projects in Simpcw territory.

3. Qualifications a) Post-secondary degree in resource management, forestry, forestry engineering, archaeology, anthropology. b) Considerable current and progressive experience in natural resource management. c) Valid BC Driver’s license. d) Experience in staff supervision. e) Excellent inter-personal communication and leadership skills. f) Good writing ability and computer skills. g) Ability to plan and manage budgets. h) Experience in project management, especially in the natural resource sector. i) Experience with natural resource policy development and implementation in a First Nations context. j) Experience in working in a First Nations community, preferably within the Secwepemc Nation.

Hours of Work: Normal day shift – 7 hours; some evenings and weekends may be required. Please submit cover letter, resume along with 2 written reference letters to:

Crystal Celesta, Administrative Assistant Simpcw First Nation PO Box 220 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Email: [email protected] Fax: (250) 672-5858 Deadline for Applications: April 4, 2014 at 12 p.m. Interviews: April 7, 2014 Applications received after this time will not be accepted. Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for interviews. Appointment to the position will require formal criminal record check, the details of which may preclude an offer of employment being finalized. Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry per Canada’s Human Rights Act and legislative surrounding Employment Equity.

Simpcw First Nation Natural Resource Department

Box 220, Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0 Phone (250) 672-9995

Fax (250) 672-5858

JOB POSTING

POSITION: Manager of Natural Resource Department DEPARTMENT: Natural Resource SUPERVISOR: Administrator TERM: Full-time HOURS: 35 hours per week

Simpcw First NationNatural Resource Department

Box 220, Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0Phone (250) 672-9995

Fax (250) 672-5858

1. General Responsibilities

The Natural Resources Department of Simpcw First Nation (SFN) is responsible for the overall health, conservation, protection and management of Simpcw lands and resources throughout Simpcw territory. The purpose of Natural Resources Manager position is to lead the effective and efficient delivery of title and rights information, including all aspects of the SFN environmental operations to ensure healthy, productive forests, water and lands and to safeguard SFN interests and the organization. This position ensures that the rights and titles of Simpcw First Nation and environmental operations including forests, fisheries, recreation and other land uses are safeguarded and used appropriately. In addition, this position manages diverse timber, fishery, wildlife, range and recreation land use encompassing many layers of legislation and policy. This position also cooperates with the Simpcw Resources Group of companies (SRG) on all activities to ensure efficient and effective business operations. The Natural Resource Manager must balance the preservation of the cultural history of the Simpcw People and the generation of economic benefits with the long-term health (sustainability) of the forest, water, fishery, wildlife and land resources. Reporting to the SFN Administrator, he/she interacts with a wide variety of Band Council and Band employees as well as internal and external representatives within various levels of Simpcw government, SRG and non-Band representatives.

2. Specific Duties

a) Develops, assesses, implements and educates on sound natural resource management plans including; forest, water, wildlife, fisheries, recreation and land use practices ensuring legislative compliance, and protection of environmental, economic and social values.

b) Participates with other department managers in the overall strategic, policy planning, administration, and management of SFN Government and SRG, with specific reference to the sustainable management, development, and protection of natural resources and Simpcw cultural heritage resources.

c) Determine areas where the historical record is incomplete or requires further elaboration and design and undertake research projects to strengthen the record in these areas.

d) Review and provide comment on proposed activities within the territory in conjunction within the referral system; and assists with conflict management in regards to land and resource use.

e) Plans and manages the annual Natural Resource Department budget as required. f) Supervises the Natural Resources Department, which includes regular staff and contractors. g) Manages or oversees the management of special natural resources projects of SFN: mining/exploration, fisheries,

tourism, IPPS, oil and gas pipelines, etc. h) Provide the chief & council and legal counsel with research support for all specific claims and rights and title

issues including the development of a prima facia case for continuous occupancy of the traditional territory. i) Provides technical advice to Chief and Council and the Administrator on an “as needed’ basis regarding the

negotiation and implementation of impact benefit agreements or revenue sharing agreements with other government agencies and/or corporations relevant to land or resource development projects in Simpcw territory.

3. Qualifications a) Post-secondary degree in resource management, forestry, forestry engineering, archaeology, anthropology. b) Considerable current and progressive experience in natural resource management. c) Valid BC Driver’s license. d) Experience in staff supervision. e) Excellent inter-personal communication and leadership skills. f) Good writing ability and computer skills. g) Ability to plan and manage budgets. h) Experience in project management, especially in the natural resource sector. i) Experience with natural resource policy development and implementation in a First Nations context. j) Experience in working in a First Nations community, preferably within the Secwepemc Nation.

Hours of Work: Normal day shift – 7 hours; some evenings and weekends may be required. Please submit cover letter, resume along with 2 written reference letters to:

Crystal Celesta, Administrative Assistant Simpcw First Nation PO Box 220 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Email: [email protected] Fax: (250) 672-5858 Deadline for Applications: April 4, 2014 at 12 p.m. Interviews: April 7, 2014 Applications received after this time will not be accepted. Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for interviews. Appointment to the position will require formal criminal record check, the details of which may preclude an offer of employment being finalized. Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry per Canada’s Human Rights Act and legislative surrounding Employment Equity.

Simpcw First Nation Natural Resource Department

Box 220, Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0 Phone (250) 672-9995

Fax (250) 672-5858

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Barriere Star Journal, March 20, 2014