Eagle Valley News, March 05, 2014

Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton says there’s much more to lose than gain by not sending four delegates to an upcoming municipal govern-ment convention in Niagara Falls.

The mayor, two council-lors and the district’s chief ad-ministrative of� cer will be at-tending this year’s Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) convention in Ontario, May 3 to June 2. Though the district’s 2014 budget hasn’t been approved, $10,431 has been set aside to cover the cost of attendance. As per the district’s council remunera-tion bylaw, councillors also receive a daily $120 daily per diem and can claim food ex-penses up to $60 a day.

FCM is one of three major

annual local government con-ventions attended by council. There’s also the Union of B.C. Municipalities and the Southern Interior Local Gov-ernment Association conven-tions, for which the district has earmarked $21,889 and $3,723 respectively.

Trouton says these events are something the dis-trict’s mayor, coun-cil and staff attend every year, and that they represent an opportunity to raise local issues or con-cerns with higher levels of govern-ment, as well as present reso-lutions to garner the support of other local governments and support them in turn.

“It’s our only chance as lo-cal government to get out and

see what the other munici-palities are doing, meet the different people that are deal-ing with the same problems that we’re dealing with,” said Trouton, emphasizing these events are not a holiday and

can, in fact, be very draining. “Maybe it is a holiday to

some people,” said Trouton. “But I feel that when I’m out there representing Sicamous, I’m doing the best I can to get

all I can for them.”Asked why the district

doesn’t just send one or two representatives instead of four, Trouton explained coun-cillors bring back different points of view on policies and

procedures to discuss and learn from each other. He also noted how the show of num-bers speaks volumes when you’re wanting other communities to support your motions and they’re wanting yours.

Trouton notes how as of late, Sicamous council’s presence at these conventions

has helped the district reap rewards unheard of by other communities the same size.

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Sicamous man investigated for threats

Sicamous RCMP are assuring residents a local man taken into custody for uttering threats that may have involved a local school has been deter-mined to pose no threat to public safety.

On Saturday, Feb. 22, a 21-year-old Sicamous man was arrested after police received a report of threats. Sicamous RCMP Sgt. Dave Dubnyk said of� cers acted immedi-ately and the arrest was made the same day.

“We take it very seri-ous any time we receive a report of threats, and when one of the tar-gets of the threat is a school, it de� nitely adds a heightened level of ur-gency,” said Dubnyk.

In response to con-cerns being voiced in the community, Dub-nyk notes how stories can take on a life of their own. He said the threats were part of an exchange between the 21-year old and another individual, that the two are known to each other and have a history of neg-ative exchanges.

“There was reference made to a school, it was not as direct as what people believe, and that was part of our risk assessment… I thought what the school district released was right on the money,” said Dubnyk, referring to a newsletter released subsequent to the arrest by School District #83 superintendent Glen Borthistle. In the letter he states there was no immediate threat to the school, and that police have taken actions to ensure the school’s safety.

“We wanted to reassure you that all threats to our schools or students are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly,” states Borthistle. “We

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ately and the arrest was

“We take it very seri-ous any time we receive a report of threats, and when one of the tar-gets of the threat is a school, it de� nitely adds a heightened level of ur-

In response to con-cerns being voiced in the community, Dub-nyk notes how stories can take on a life of their own. He said the threats were part of an exchange between the 21-year old and another individual, that the two

There was a reference made to a school, it was not as direct as what people believe, and that was part of our risk as-sessment…Sgt. Dave Dubnyk

RCMP

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Ontario: District sending four delegates to Niagara Falls event.

has earmarked $21,889 and $3,723

Trouton says these events are something the dis-trict’s mayor, coun-cil and staff attend every year, and that they represent an opportunity to raise local issues or con-cerns with higher

Maybe it is a holiday to some people. But I feel that when I’m out there

representing Sicamous, I’m doing the best I can to get all I can for them.

Darrell TroutonMayor

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also wanted to be sure to communicate clear and factual information with parents in order to clarify any misconcep-tions about the incident that may be circulating.

The 21-year-old does not have a crimi-nal record, and has

since been released. Dubnyk said the in-

cident is still under in-vestigation, being con-ducted in part by the RCMP’s behavioural sciences of� cers. Dub-nyk said investigators are searching through Facebook and other so-cial media and online sources to gather infor-

mation, and that all evi-dence will be submit-ted to Crown counsel to determine applicable charges. Meanwhile, Sicamous of� cers are making routine checks at the 21-year-old’s place of residence, for the public’s safety as well as his own.

“We’re getting re-

ally good co-operation with everybody that we’re dealing with, and we just feel that if there were anything to arise, we would be noti� ed right away and could act accordingly,” said Dubnyk, who reiterated police continue to work with the local schools and that the safety of

the children was never compromised.

Police have already received several related calls and tips from the public, and Dubnyk en-courages anyone with information that could assist in the investiga-tion to contact the local RCMP detachment at 250-836-2878.

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Work to rehabilitate Hummingbird Creek and construct a new bridge at the site of se-rious � ooding in 2012 is beginning this week.

In a presentation to the Columbia Shus-wap Regional District Board, Steve Sirett, program manager from the Ministry of Trans-portation and Infra-structure, said the � rst step in the work will be realigning the channel of Hummingbird Creek to its previous course prior to the � ooding. They are also working with a neighbouring landowner to add � ll to raise the level of the property.

There will be 480 metres where soil will be removed from the stream and 250 metres where contractors will

“amour” the banks on the Hummingbird Re-sort side of the creek. This will stabilize the channel and protect against further � ooding conditions.

Sirett said all the ap-propriate permits are in place and the creek restoration will take be-tween four to six weeks of work, depending on weather conditions.

As far as the con-struction of the clear span bridge to replace the existing culvert, as well as add a left turn lane for Swansea Point, the detailed design is due to be complete by March.

Project manager Lisa Miller said the ministry is planning to have the project put out for bids in April and have a contractor beginning the work by mid-May. The bridge is

scheduled for comple-tion by the end of Oc-tober.

Rhona Martin, Area E director raised con-

cerns from residents who live in the mobile home park on the other side of the creek bank.

Sirett said the hy-draulic engineer who assessed the site had no concerns about this and noted that the increased vegetation on the mo-bile home park side of the bank acts as a natu-ral barrier to erosion.

“Won’t the water just hit the armoured side and bounce back onto their property?” questioned Martin. “The residents opin-ions differ on this and I still have some serious concerns about the up-per reaches and what is happening up there.”

Sicamous Mayor Darrel Trouton compli-mented the ministry on their professionalism.

“When you come in, you can see the good quality of the work you do and that is much ap-preciated.”

The Swansea Point Community Asso-ciation’s Tina and Dan Keely said they shared Martin’s concern re-garding the mobile park, as well as disap-pointment that nothing is being done about the large debris in the creek’s upper reaches.

“We are sincerely grateful that something has made the govern-ment realize what a dangerous position we were being left in and they are about to em-bark on armament in this lower reach of the creek and a bridge to remove the totally in-adequate culvert,” said Keely in an email to the News. “However, as with Rhona, we all re-alize the upper portion of the creek and it’s con� uence with Mara Creek still needs to be addressed.

During construc-tion, a two-lane detour bridge will be brought in to accommodate traf� c. As well, work will not take place dur-ing long weekends in an effort to alleviate traf� c problems in the popular summer tourist area.

Ministry reveals plans for HummingbirdBy Tracy HughesEagle Valley News

Lobbying efforts by district paying off for communitykind of like we’re play-ing in a league above us… We’ve been lob-bying and getting re-

sults that no small communities would typically get,” said Trouton, using as an example B.C. Premier Christy Clark’s speech

at last year’s UBCM, in which she mentioned Sicamous and her com-mitment to helping the community with a new water treatment facility.

“You’ve never… heard so much talk about one community, let alone a small community like Sicamous. So these ex-posures pay off when

you’re out there lob-bying, asking the right questions, supporting and educating yourself to the systems. So, it’s really important.”

against further � ooding

Sirett said all the ap-propriate permits are in place and the creek restoration will take be-tween four to six weeks of work, depending on

As far as the con-struction of the clear

Rhona MartinCSRD Area E director

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Hard work and determination will pay off for Shea Weber in February when he suits up in the red and whites of Team Canada.

The 24-year-old Sicamous product was tagged last month to represent the nation in the 2010 Olympic Games. It’s a goal Weber had been working towards, and an opportu-nity he’s proud to be part of.

“The Olympics are a very special event, not only for hockey but for winter sports and to be able to play for your country and compete for a medal is kind of neat,” says Weber.

The 6’4”, 234 lb. Nashville Predators defenceman will be sporting the maple leaf with other big names in hockey like Scott

Niedermayer (Anaheim Ducks), Roberto Luongo (Vancouver Canucks), Chris Pronger (Philadelphia Flyers) and Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Pen-guins).

Apart from a camp held last summer, We-ber guesses the team may have a couple of days to gel in February before hitting the ice in Whistler, and he’s interest-ed in seeing how everyone fi ts. But Weber’s mom and dad, Tracy and James, don’t ex-pect Shea will have any problems.

“Whatever they want him to do, he’ll do it,” said James. “He’s a team-fi rst guy, he’s not a selfi sh player at all.”

Both parents share what could be described as a subdued excite-ment for their son and the hon-our that’s been bestowed up on him.

“Shea phoned home and said ‘I’ve been chosen

to play in the Olympics, and I said ‘okay,’” Tracy commented, explaining it’s kind of a family trait not to overreact – one that Shea

shares. But she and James who, with Shea,share roots in Sicamous minor hockey, are defi nitely excited, and are hoping to attendat least one of their son’s games.

Sicamous Eagles manager Wayne Marchis also pretty excited by the news that Shea, an Eagle alumni, will be playing forhis community and country at the Games.March says Shea has been totally focusedthroughout his career on what he wanted todo: make it to the NHL. In the process, Sheahelped the Eagles win the KIJHL West-ern Canadians in 2001-02; he helped takethe Kelowna Rockets to three consecutiveWHL Memorial Cup championship games,including the win in 2004; and, after signingwith Nashville in 2004, he helped the Ca-

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The Sicamous Beach Park swim area will be receiving some maintenance and up-grades this year to im-prove public safety.

District operations manager Randy Hand says the district is plan-ning to do some general maintenance this year on the swim booms, ca-bles and anchor blocks. In addition, required light beacons will be added, as well as some

high-visibility reflec-tive tape. Also, some pilings will be removed.

At it’s Feb. 12 com-mittee of the whole meeting, district coun-cil received a presen-tation from Forsite Consultants, which had prepared for consider-ation options for pos-sible future improve-ments to the swim area. Upgrades recommend-ed by Forsite include re-aligning the south boundary, replacing ag-ing structures, remov-

ing seven pilings – five along the swim bound-ary and the two at the existing wharf, and in-stalling an additional play float.

Forsite’s report also compares/contrasts a log boom/pile struc-

ture versus the use of buoys and divider rope. Included is a cost breakdown for related projects, with the log boom/pile replacement option estimated at $27,000, and a buoy/block anchor/safety di-

vider rope option esti-mated at $47,000. Both estimates include a pro-posed wharf option at $4,500.

Zero property tax increase proposed for 2014

Sicamous residents will have an opportuni-ty this month to be up-dated on where things stand regarding the dis-trict’s new water treat-ment facility.

Recently, the district hosted an information meeting for neighbours of the future water treat-ment facility and, on

March 12, the district is hosting an open house for all Sicamous resi-dents. The event will take place in council chambers at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., during the regular meeting of council, a public hearing will take place for related official community plan and zoning amendments.

At last week’s coun-cil meeting, a public

hearing was held for the establishment of a lo-cal service area for the water treatment plant, required to enable the district to borrow its $4.3 million share of the $7.9 million facility.

Sicamous chief fi-nancial officer Kelly Bennett explained the district will be seek-ing a 25-year loan, funded by way of prop-

erty value tax, to start in 2016 when the plant is expected to be opera-tional.

It is estimated Si-camous home own-ers can expect to pay $34 per $100,000 of assessed residential value.

Mayor Darrell Trou-ton told the news the initial public meeting with neighbouring resi-

dents went over well, and that they were quite happy with what they saw.

Council may pro-ceed with the establish-ment of a local service area unless a petition against the service is presented within 30 days after Feb. 21. Peti-tions can be signed dur-ing business hours at the district civic centre.



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Open house planned for water treatment plant

It appears District of Sicamous homeowners will see a zero per cent residential tax increase for 2014.

The district’s fi-nance committee is close to submitting it’s draft of the 2014-2018 financial plan to council for approval.

According to this document, residential property owners can expect to see no prop-erty tax increase for 2014. And with declin-ing property assess-ment values some may see a modest reduction.

“We’ve been in kind of recession like a lot of municipalities in the Interior, and you don’t want to continue to

raise taxes if you can help it,” commented Mayor Darrell Trou-ton.

Utility fees will be increasing however – 15 per cent for sewer and 10 per cent for wa-ter. The rise in sewer (averages approxi-mately $65), is to assist in funding operations, with the district noting there has been no in-

crease since 2009. On average, metered rates for water and sewer are substantially less.

The document also reflects staffing chang-es at the district, in-cluding the addition of two management posi-tions in public works, resulting in a budget increase of $90,000. This correlates with how the district has

been able to maintain if not improve servic-ing levels, despite the zero tax increase.

“We’ve changed a lot of staff within the operation and we’ve shown huge cost sav-ings in certain areas,” said Trouton. “That will also come up in the budget

“It’s looking very positive.”



VICTORIA – The New Prosperity mineral deposit near Williams Lake is de-scribed by the industry as one of the largest in the world, containing 5.3 bil-lion pounds of copper and 13.3 million ounces of gold.

The Harper govern-ment’s decision to reject the open-pit mine develop-ment a second time is seen by elected officials in the Cariboo region as a disas-ter. One of Quesnel’s saw-mills is preparing to close for good, and I’ve been told there is more to come as the post-pine beetle era unfolds.

Here in the B.C. capi-tal, the decision is mainly viewed as a huge mistake. Taseko Mines is going to court to show the federal panel used the wrong de-sign when reviewing the company’s expensively revised plan. The province

has permitted two suc-cessful mines that operate in the same area, one of which is run by Taseko.

In Ottawa, this is a Su-preme Court of Canada test case over who owns the land and the mineral wealth underneath.

In traditional Canadian law, the province owns it. This was highlighted in the recent discussion between B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta’s Alison Red-ford over royalties from oil.

Six aboriginal com-munities make up the Tsilhqot’in Nation, which has a long and bitter his-tory of resistance against the Crown. They almost won a declaration of title to 40,000 hectares known as the Nemiah Valley: forests, wild horses, minerals and all, in a 339-day trial that ended in 2007.

Their case suffered a setback at the B.C. Court of Appeal, and is now be-fore the highest court. Ab-

original rights have been established, but this would be the first clear title.

Tsilhqot’in tribal chair Joe Alphonse was pleasant-ly surprised to see Taseko turned down again. He said the Tsilhqot’in National Government is releasing its own mining policies soon.

“We welcome oppor-tunities to look at projects that are environmentally sound and we need eco-nomic opportunities,” Al-phonse told the Williams Lake Tribune.

Somehow, efforts to move mine waste rock from Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) to a sealed storage site two kilome-tres away are not enough to protect groundwater, al-though they are sufficient at the nearby Gibraltar and Mount Polley mines. And Alphonse makes it clear this mysterious environ-mental problem will be solved once he and his fel-low chiefs have control of the resource.

A Supreme Court of Canada ruling on aborigi-nal title is required to settle this. If some limited form of title is at last defined for the treaty-less majority of B.C., or at least Tsilhqot’in territory, the fate of the mine may become clear.

Conventional wisdom on this is that the min-ing company didn’t try hard enough to establish a working relationship with the Tsilhqot’in. For his part, Taseko CEO Russell Hallbauer says the chiefs refused to meet with him, which isn’t surprising from a group that doesn’t recog-nize the B.C. forests minis-try either.

Here’s a sample of the volume of evidence that may determine the future of B.C.

The mine was rejected due to ill-defined cultural as well as environmental concerns.

B.C. residents could finally see some answers this year.

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Eye for an eye only perpetuates harmful cycle

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Regrets, we all have a few. Anyone who claims to have never said

or done something they haven’t later regretted is either superhuman or delusional. Mis-takes are made; it’s how we supposedly learn and improve ourselves, and how we find our place in community. And sometimes, it takes a commu-nity to help us find our place and learn from our mistakes.

Over the past couple of weeks, Sicamous has experienced two separate but, in some way, related events. On Feb. 25, schools in Sicamous and across the country recognized Pink Shirt Day, an event intended to raise awareness around bul-lying. This event was born from a sympathetic show of understanding and support for the vic-tims of bullying and, to a lesser extent, the bully, for it is commonly known bullies are typically the byproduct of bullying. If Pink Shirt Day was a movement against bullies, as opposed to their regrettable actions, it would only serve to exacer-bate matters for bullies and victims alike.

Another event, or incident, that has set off alarm bells in the community is the case of a 21-year-old man who was arrested for uttering threats. According to police, the young man was having a verbal fight with another individual and, in the heat of the moment, he allegedly included a local school among his targets. As noted by Sicamous RCMP Sgt. Dave Dubnyk, this story has since taken on a life of its own, and the young man may now be a target in the community.

Both the RCMP and the school district are con-fident the 21-year-old, who has since been released from custody, poses no safety threat to school children. And Dubnyk says police continue to keep an eye on him as they continue their investi-gation. This is, in part, an effort to assure there are no attempts at retaliation from the community. Again, when we respond to one regretful action with another, we serve only to perpetuate a nega-tive cycle, and deny the opportunity to learn from past mistakes, to heal and become a better person.

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All individuals or companies registered in 2013 will have received invitations by mail to re‑register hired equipment for 2014. If you have new equipment to be added to your profile, you can register online at www.bcbid.ca or contact the District Office in Kelowna to obtain the appropriate forms. Any individuals who were not registered in 2012/2013, but wish to have equipment listed are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up‑to‑date WorkSafe BC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

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A big local news item recently was the home invasion shoot-ing on Feb. 12, alleged to have happened in Malakwa.

My question is: Just when did Malakwa of-ficially or legally an-nex all the area west of Yard Creek?

The natural western boundary of Malakwa has always been Yard Creek. The region west from there was Cambie District.

That is, until the building of the “Frivo-lous Freeway” in 1987 destroyed past history without allowing any input from local resi-

dents. Even the frontage

roads were named with complete disregard for early pioneers. What does the name Oxbow actually represent? It’s western entrance at the KOA campground is on the original Edward Lahti homestead. He arrived in 1920 and by rights deserved to have his name on the road sign.

The supreme insult was Malakwa Road extending even further west on the north side of the four-lane.

Fortunately, my persistence paid off and the end result was

the renaming from its western entrance to Cedars Campground. It was a huge victory to have my father’s name replace the other (refer to Life Is What Hap-pens by Alli M. Gra-ham).

However, now by the Cambie crossing is a highway sign declar-ing: “Entering Mal-akwa.”

I questioned Salm-on Arm Highways de-partment about the in-accurate location of the sign but all I got was a feeble excuse as to why it should be there. It should be near Yard Creek. Already more

recent arrivals to the Eagle Valley declare the region west of Yard Creek as “no man’s land,” which proves the point how easily history is distorted and ultimately destroyed.

If we don’t know where we came from – how do we know

where we are going?

Alli M. Graham

MAIL BAGResident challenges evolution theory

I read the Gaia Gar-dening article, “Tap-ping into how trees adapt to the cold,” with interest, but also with disgust.

There was certainly worthwhile, solid in-formation given on how trees cope with cold weather. How-ever, unfortunately, the writer quoted and supported an animated video, a fictitious, pro-paganda story, which stated that tropical trees have evolved over 250 million years (a nice round figure to plant in one’s mind) to become cold climate trees.

This presumes and

preaches that very ad-vanced plant life has been around for hun-dreds of millions of years.

It further conjec-tures that sophisticated tropical trees gradu-ally adapted to harsher, colder climates. Why? The tropical species is already adapted to its environment and needs the warm climate. Ac-cording to this bizarre scenario, it took mil-lions of years to learn how to make biological anti-freeze. Pity those poor trees that didn’t have any anti-freeze when an Arctic out-break hit.

Apparently smarter

trees (a bigger brain?), drought-resistant ones, solved this dilemma accidentally some-how?

But poor lettuce and spinach are not as smart or lucky, and cannot survive cold weather. I hadn’t realized that trees were so smart or adaptable. They will have to figure out some way to thwart a chain-saw. I guess the saying, “as dumb as a stump,” is wrong.

Anyway, this whole evolutionary mindset, of it taking millions of years to slowly devel-op advanced life forms is ridiculous and false. Such evolutionary be-

liefs pose many ques-tions and unsolvable problems.

Where did the par-ent tropical trees come from? How did male and female reproduc-tive seeds transmit this ability? How do you know what the climate was 250 million years ago, or since then? Etc.

Trees are pro-grammed for particular environments, those best suited to them. Variation in species is restricted, and has definite boundaries. Adaptation is governed by genetic laws. Try growing fruit trees in cold climates. It must really dismay orchard-

ists, nursery personnel, and forestry workers to learn that it takes mil-lions of years to change or modify a species.

So much for seed selection, grafting, genetic engineering, all unnatural, outside changes to the natural genetic code.

The whole evolu-tionary, long age de-velopment scenario is a farce, a myth, the great new-age fairy-tale.

What is so sad about this evolutionary concept is that many people actually believe this drivel.

David Riley

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Brotherly love: Brothers and Eagle Riv-er Secondary students Darien and Mytchell Blight show their sup-port for Pink Shirt Day with a board of student affirmations. The Feb. 25 event is celebrated annually in schools across Canada, raising public awareness to the ramifications of bully-ing. Photo contributed

Sicamous council continues to trudge on in its effort to get dredg-ing done in the channel.

As directed by coun-cil, district staff com-pleted a timeline of events that have taken place regarding dredg-ing in the channel con-necting Shuswap and Mara lakes. The result-ing report, presented by administrator Heidi Frank, dates back to 1985. In it, she states dredging would fall un-

der federal jurisdiction. Frank continues with a synopsis of a conversa-tion she had with De-partment of Fisheries and Oceans staff. Asked if the channel could designated a “small craft harbour,” in which case the federal govern-ment supports dredg-ing, DFO’s answer was “no.” Asked what steps are necessary to dredge, DFO’s reply, in short, was: the provision of scope of intentions by an engineering firm; a business case (how the district intends to fund

the project); regulatory approvals (from DFO and the Navigable Wa-ters Protection Branch); and consultation with local First Nations and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, and any land or water lot owners in the narrows waterway.

The timeline itself illustrates the district’s long and unsuccessful struggle with DFO and other government bod-ies to have the channel dredged.

“I think we have to pursue this,” comment-

ed Coun. Terry Rysz. “It’s a very important issue. I think it’s con-sistency and persistence that’s going to get us to the end of the day as far as getting this done.”

Coun. Fred Busch said council can talk to its MLA and MP, but the group that needs to be persuaded most is DFO.

“And if we are get-ting some negative vibes from them, then I think we have to either increase our efforts or say, let’s put it on the shelf for a bit,” said

Busch, noting it’s going to be difficult to even get comment from DFO given how their field staff have been severely cut back.

“They just simply don’t have the abil-ity to be able to do a lot of research,” said Busch. “So the easiest thing for them to do is say ‘no,’ because they know that’s the reality of it.”

Council opted to continue this conversa-tion at a future commit-tee of the whole meet-ing.


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The Sicamous Ea-gles’ playoff run has come to an end, hav-ing been knocked out of the semifinals in five games by the Kamloops Storm.

The series began with Sicamous catch-ing the league-leading Storm off guard and winning 2-1 in over-time. Eagle Devin Ge-run potted the tying marker late in the third frame, with teammate Darien Head chipping in the winning OT goal. By then, Eagles goalie Kris Joyce should have been shrouded in steam as he was on fire behind the crease, stopping 57 out of 58 shots on net.

Eagles general man-ager Wayne March credited both of the team’s goalies, Joyce

and Chris Turner, for getting Sicamous through games they oth-erwise might not have won. At the same time, he says injuries the netminders sustained earlier in the season, requiring Sicamous to play APs in net for two weeks, may have con-tributed to the team hav-ing to face Kamloops in the semifinals.

“But you know, that’s life, that hap-pens,” said March, not-ing it wasn’t a bad sea-son for the Eagles, with more than half the team being rookies – unlike the Storm, comprised of seasoned KIJHL vet-erans.

“Kamloops is a powerhouse, a strong, skilled team. I wish them all the best,” said March.

Game 2 in the semi finals, played Feb. 27 in

Kamloops, ended in a 3-1 tally for the Storm. Curtis Witney potted the single for Sicamous with 18 seconds left in the third period. He was assisted on the power-play marker by Jayce Davis.

Game 3, played Feb. 28 in Sicamous, saw the Storm win 5-2. Darien Head and Ste-phen Hawco chipped in singles in the second and third frames respec-tively, with assists by Hayden Orton, Riley Jepson, Nathan Grieve and Colin Blake.

The Storm earned another 5-2 win in Game 4, played March 1 on Sicamous ice. Ste-phen Hawco potted the only goal of the first pe-riod, assisted by Grieve and Matthew Maetche. Teammate Hayden Or-ton added the Eagles’s second marker at the

end of the third. Due to officiating,

this game was a low point in the series for Sicamous. March said the Eagles couldn’t touch the puck without getting a call, and the team wound up serving 48 minutes in the sin bin.

For Game 5, the Ea-gles were back in Kam-loops, where they lost 6-3 to the home team.

After a scoreless first period, Owen Rowsell and Orton each put in goals in the second frame, with Head scor-ing the third goal with 20 seconds left in the third period.

March says work has

already begun for the next season, and he’s hoping to see some of this season’s new tal-ent return. Joyce, how-ever, has already been offered a spot in Grand Prairie, and March is sure Turner will be moving onward and up-wards as well.

Rewarding hunt: Colleen Thurgood receives a gift certifi-cate as the winner of the Sicamous Photo Treasure Hunt from event organizer Tia Lemieux.Photo by James Murray

Sicamous is set to host a Men’s and La-dies Rec Hockey Tour-nament over the Eas-ter weekend, April 18 to 20.

Currently, there are eight men’s teams lined up, and four la-

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Unreserved public real estate auction Shuswap Lake Estates: 2439 Forest Drive, Blind Bay, BC

Fully-serviced, 0.49± acres, freehold title (no strata fees) residential home site in Shuswap Lake Estates, on the south side of Shuswap Lake, will be sold at Ritchie Bros.’ unreserved public auction:

March 26, 2014 (Wed) | Chilliwack, BC

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Acreage for Sale17.4 Acres pristine elevated proper-ty priced to sell. Minutes from down town, 4 acres cleared, multiple arte-sian wells, utilities to property line. Perfect time to buy before prime acreages are unaffordable in the Terrace area. Must Sell. $150,000. 250-641-1848

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SICAMOUS: 2 BDRM. M.H. $500/mo. plus util. Lots of parking. Avail. Mar. 1. 250-836-2415 or 250-517-0683.

Homes for RentMalakwa-3bdrm home $700 +utils. 2bdrm $600.+utils, 250-836-2928 or 250-309-0975

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