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The Success By Six Babies of 2013 Luncheon, held on April 11 in the Bar-riere Seniors Hall, was a great party for all. Out of a possible 25 babies born in 2013, only eight made it to their � rst of-� cial party, but those that did took home gift baskets, prizes, and new friendships. If you have a 2013 baby, you are encour-aged to contact Success By Six at Yel-lowhead Community Services in Barriere so they can add your name to the list for future event noti� cations.

Pictured above are: (l-r) Maralee Mason and six month Asher, Melissa McNeice and six month Quinn, Diana Kennedy and nine-and-a-half month Ethan, Carrie Sterling and eight month Brixton, Shan-non Ficke and 11 month Zaydan, Amanda Lampreau and six-and-a-half month Hadley, Melanie Stutt and � ve-and-a-half month Harvest, and Tyler Buchanan with 13 month Easton.

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Asher Mason and Quinn McNeice share a friendly and inquisitive moment with each other.

Tyler Buchanan and son Easton, shared a Suc-cess by Six balloon, birthday cake, and smiles.STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward

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By Jeff NagelBlack Press

The growing use of police information checks to vet job applicants is resulting in inappropriate disclosure of highly sensitive information like mental illness and past suicide attempts.

B.C. Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham re-leased a highly critical report on the practise Tuesday, urging govern-ment and municipal police boards to order an immediate halt.

Unlike a criminal record check, a police information check can turn up details about investigations that don’t lead to charges, charges that don’t lead to convictions and even the target’s mental health.

“Mental health information should never be included in an employ-ment-related record check,” Denham said.

“There is no reason why this information should be disclosed to em-ployers, who would have no right to otherwise ask about this informa-tion in the hiring process.”

B.C.’s record check system allows the release of more mental health and other non-conviction information that the vast majority of other jurisdictions the commissioner’s of� ce studied.

Denham said personal information that ends up in police databases is routinely disclosed to employers without any evidence it predicts fu-ture criminal behaviour, improves public safety or results in better hir-ing decisions.

“The information in these checks can have a signi� cant and lasting impact on an individual’s privacy, human rights and feelings of dignity and self-worth.”

Non-conviction information held by police should be off-limits in employment-related record checks except in cases of prospective em-ployees who work with children and vulnerable adults, Denham recom-mended.

Denham’s of� ce heard public submissions warning that disclosures of mental health information vastly increases the potential for discrim-ination and further stigmatizes those af� icted.

Some submissions also warned the spectre of inappropriate police disclosure may deter some people from seeking help during a mental health crisis.

The report recounts individual cases of B.C. residents denied a job or unable to volunteer for youth coaching due to unproven police sus-picions that never led to charges or past suicide attempts that turned up in their employer-required police information search.

That left some job applicants struggling to explain to prospective bosses why they were once suicidal or hospitalized for depression. Some said they have yet to land a job.

Privacy commissioner criticizes use of police

info checks

The growing use of police information checks to vet job applicants

By Tom FletcherBlack Press

Newly appointed Agriculture Min-ister Norm Letnick is meeting with B.C. Agriculture Council representa-tives this week to discuss their growing concerns about a plan to set new rules for protected farmland in the B.C. In-terior.

When changes to the Agricultural Land Commission were announced in late March, the move was generally en-dorsed by Rhonda Driediger, then chair of the BCAC. Dreidiger, a berry grower in the Fraser Valley, said opening up the Interior, Kootenay and North re-gions to secondary uses based on social and economic needs would help farms innovate and stay in business.

Dreidinger has been succeeded as BCAC chair by Stan Vander Waal, who

operates flower greenhouses in Chilli-wack.

After meeting last week with Let-nick, Vander Waal wants changes to the legislation.

“It is the position of the B.C. Agri-culture Council that as currently writ-ten, Bill 24 threatens the sustainability of agriculture in B.C.,” Vander Waal said in a statement.

The BCAC is forming a steering committee of member farmers to con-tinue discussions with the government.

The changes were spearheaded by Energy Minister Bill Bennett as part of the govenment’s “core review” of op-erations.

They would allow consideration of more non-farm uses outside the Island, South Coast and Okanagan regions where most of B.C.’s farm income is generated.

Bill 24 also formalizes the cabinet appointment process for the ALC’s six regional panels, so two or three local farmers make the front-line decisions on applications for permitted uses such as a secondary residence.

NDP agriculture critic Nicholas Si-mons has protested the legislation since it was revealed.

“The decision to protect land suit-able for agriculture 40 years ago was for the benefit of future generations,” Si-mons said. “Having two zones and the ‘regional panels’ make decisions about agricultural land is too political.”

Bennett said the current ALC chair has refused to appoint local panel members recommended by govern-ment, centralizing the ALC function and subverting the intent of changes made in 2003 to provide local input to decisions.

Farmers seek changes to ALC legislation

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick

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To whom it may concern;

The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association and the North Thompson Agriplex Committee would like to thank you in advance for perusing the material presented here regarding the North Thompson Agriplex project.

We greatly appreciate the opportunity to tell you about this worthwhile project for our area communities, families, and businesses. And we especially want to tell you about the tremendous buy-in that the area has embraced in seeing this building brought to completion.

Please find attached the following information regarding the North Thompson Agriplex Project, and please feel free to contact me should you require any other information.

• Backgrounder on North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association

• North Thompson Agriplex Project Overview

• Benefit to the Community and Economic Impact

• North Thompson Agriplex and Timeline

• North Thompson Agriplex Phase 1 and Phase 2 Budget

• Thanking Our Supporters

• Letters of Support

Sincerely,

Jill HaywardCo-Chair North Thompson Agriplex CommitteeActing-president North Thompson North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Associationcell 250- 319-8023 or email: [email protected]

North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo

AssociationBox 873, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0

July 17, 2013From: Jill Hayward, president North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association

To: Helen Patterson Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust

Re: Funding Application submitted by NTFFRA Donna Kibble, for North Thompson Agriplex Project

To Whom It May Concern;

Please be advised that the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association guarantees the organization we will cover the funding deficit of $5,636 in regards to our current application with SIDIT. We understand that as we receive other cash or in-kind donations we can advise you of such to be credited towards this deficit as well.

The North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association is also providing you with copies of our most recent bank statement showing our ability to cover the deficit ourselves should it be required.

Sincerely;

Jill HaywardPresident 2012-2013North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Associationcell 250-319-8023

February 7, 2014

To Whom It May Concern;

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By Jeff NagelBlack Press

Business opponents of Multi Material BC are planning a court challenge to reverse the takeover of B.C.’s curbside recycling system by the steward-ship agency.

They continue to urge the provincial government to freeze the new MMBC system before it takes ef-fect May 19, but are also laying the groundwork for a legal battle.

Kelvin McCulloch, CEO of the Bucker� eld’s chain of farm supply stores, is urging other busi-nesses to sign and submit their MMBC contract but then give notice to the government that they won’t pay fees or otherwise cooperate with the new system to collect packaging and printed paper.

McCulloch intends to gather opt-out letters from numerous businesses across B.C. and deliver them to the province.

If the MMBC rollout continues, he said, they will argue in court that the MMBC contracts were invalid and they were coerced to join the govern-ment-created recycling monopoly.

“We’re fairly con� dent at this point it will be struck down,” McCulloch said. “No company in their right mind would sign that contract of their own free will.”

The province contends MMBC is voluntary and various industries could instead form their own separate waste-collecting organization.

That option is not practical or reasonable, Mc-Culloch said.

“The suggestion that we are able to launch or own stewardship program independent of MMBC is a sham.”

The MMBC program aims to transfer recycling costs from municipal taxpayers to the producers who generate packaging and printed paper, while collect-ing more containers and material types than before.

But many businesses argue they’re unfairly com-pelled to pay far higher fees than a similar system run in Ontario.

Critics say MMBC’s three-member interim board is controlled by executives with multina-tional � rms like Unilever and Proctor and Gamble who have manipulated the launch of the new pro-gram to their bene� t rather than the interests of

most B.C. businesses.Questioned by the NDP last week, Environ-

ment Minister Mary Polak said she expects a more representative 15-member permanent board to be named soon after MMBC’s launch.

Polak said it’s logical the biggest industries that pay the most into MMBC get a large role.

A new advisory council was also recently un-veiled by MMBC with reps from several B.C. busi-ness groups, but critics say it has no real power.

Pausing the program and the payment of fees by member businesses would cut off the money MMBC will send to most local cities that agreed to continue curbside pickup.

“Any delay in implementation for those com-munities would mean a loss of that savings,” Polak said, adding many municipalities have already bud-geted to receive promised MMBC payments.

She said examples of those amounts are $1.5 million a year coming to Richmond and $917,000 to Nanaimo.

Mike Klassen, B.C. director of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, said he’s not aware of any cities reducing their property taxes as a result of the expected MMBC savings.

“That’s one of the things that’s been most mis-leading – the idea that this was going to save money for the general taxpayer,” he said.

Klassen argues consumers will pay twice – their local taxes won’t go down but they’ll also pay high-er retail prices as businesses pass along the MMBC charges.

He said most mayors and councils are being cau-tious and aren’t spending MMBC savings until they actually arrive – meaning there’s still opportunity to freeze the rollout.

“That suggests to me they’re also very wary of the program and have a fallback program in case things don’t work,” Klassen said.

“The world doesn’t all of a sudden turn upside down if we pause this program and take some time to re� ect on how to do this well.”

Small businesses with single storefronts have been exempted by the province from MMBC’s re-quirements.

But Klassen said franchisees don’t qualify, leav-ing hundreds of small businesses like meat shops and Subway sandwich outlets facing hefty costs.

MMBC opponents prepare for court � ght

Business opponents of Multi Material BC are

Times Staff

A major police op-eration delivered three young children from danger on Monday in Clearwater.

On April 21 at 10 a.m., Clearwater RCMP responded to a call for assistance at a residence on Stegg Road in Clearwater. Responding of� cers found a woman de-ceased inside the resi-dence and her three children, reportedly aged six, four and two, missing.

The death is being treated as a homicide and is being investigat-ed by the South East District RCMP Major Crime Unit.

Signi� cant regional RCMP resources were immediately deployed to support the mem-bers of Clearwater Detachment in their response to this ho-micide scene and their active pursuit of the missing children and suspect.

This support in-cluded the Emergen-cy Response Team, Major Crime Unit, Forensic Identi� ca-tion Services, Police Dog Services, and an RCMP Air Services helicopter.

The support also included a small, multi-rotor helicopter unmanned aerial ve-hicle (UAV).

The area around

Kal Tire and Tirecraft was cordoned off and a house on Joyce Road surrounded.

In the late after-noon of April 21 an adult male suspect was taken into custody without incident in re-lation to this homicide investigation.

He was expected to appear before a judge or justice of the peace on Tuesday. Prior to this appearance and the formal laying of charges, his identity will not be released.

The three missing children involved in this case were located at the same residence where this arrest oc-curred. They were safely removed by

RCMP Emergency Response Team mem-bers.

The children were not physically harmed during this incident. No additional details on the children or their whereabouts were be-ing released by police as of press time Tues-day.

School District 73 deployed extra staff to Raft River Elementary School, where one of the children was a stu-dent.

RCMP save three kids in Clearwater

THE TIMES photos: Keith McNeill

A member of the emergency response team (ERT) plus other members of the RCMP gather on the road between Kal Tire and Tirecraft in Clearwater on Monday afternoon.

(Right) Police dis-covered a deceased

female in this small house on Stegg Road in Clearwater on Monday

morning, starting a day-long standoff at a

second residence.

MMBC opponents prepare

A major police op-

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Editor ia l ; by Tom Fletcher

To the editor;I was born with a partial left hand and was

enrolled in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program when I was six months old. I have been a “Champ” ever since.

On a recent weekend, I had the opportunity to attend The War Amps 2014 BC CHAMP Seminar in Victoria as a Junior Counsellor.

Junior Counsellors are representatives of The War Amps and role models for younger Champs as they too grow up in the CHAMP Program. I was able to help out with the Seminar during the many sessions and talk to the parents of new child amputees.

As a younger Champ, I always looked up to the Junior Counsellors, and I knew I wanted to be one as soon as I was old enough. They helped teach me everything from tying my shoes and

putting up my hair to being proud of my am-putation. This year was my second year as a Junior Counsellor and I had so much fun! Be-ing a Junior Counsellor is a great way for me to give back to CHAMP for the years of support they’ve given me.

Growing up with CHAMP has helped me overcome obstacles, such as bullying, and helped me set the bar high by providing devices that let me take part in my favourite activities.

As someone who has bene� tted locally, I would like to thank all of you who support The War Amps Key Tag Service, which has made these programs possible for young amputees like me.Nicole Byford, Age 15CHAMP Junior CounsellorCranbrook, British Columbia

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Inconvenient truths for Earth Day

VICTORIA – Earth Day 2014 will likely go down in B.C. history as less exciting than last year’s event.

That was the day when, in the heat of the election campaign, NDP leader Adrian Dix announced in Kamloops that he doesn’t support the expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline to its Burnaby terminal, because Vancouver shouldn’t become a “major oil port.”

As of this Earth Day, it has been an oil port for exactly a century, since Impe-rial Oil began work on B.C.’s � rst re� nery in 1914, in what is now Port Moody. There were no pipelines then, so crude was moved by rail or tanker.

For 60 years, Trans Mountain has supplied the Chevron re� nery in Burnaby that is southern B.C.’s last source of fuel. Some of the Alberta crude is piped south to be re� ned into fuels and some of that product is barged back up to B.C. to keep our traf� c moving.

Today the proposal to expand and upgrade that pipeline, and to build new oil and natural gas pipelines across the north, dominate B.C.’s political scene.

In keeping with the educational aspect of Earth Day, here are some things you may not know about energy and the environment.

• A recent National Geographic report summarizes the main sources of oil in the oceans around North America. Media coverage focuses on tanker and pipeline spills, but they only account for eight per cent of the total.

Fully 60 per cent of the oil load in North American waters is from natural seeps, where oil leaks from sea� oor rock. One of the world’s largest is off Santa Barbara, California, where 20 to 25 tons � ows out each day. It’s mostly con-sumed by oil-eating bacteria that have adapted and proliferated.

The next biggest source is leakage from cars and trucks, which collects on pavement and is � ushed to sea when it rains.

• Earth Day is now preceded by Earth Hour, during which we are encour-aged to turn out our lights to join a world-wide gesture of conservation. Many people use the occasion for a candlelight dinner.

Given that B.C.’s power is nearly all from renewable hydroelectric sources, and that the paraf� n used to make candles is derived from petroleum or coal, this feel-good ritual produces an increase in greenhouse gas emissions.

David Suzuki is now promoting the idea of Earth Month, an expansion of the symbolic effort designed to “raise awareness.” This is a popular notion in the climate change industry, which to date consists mostly of government of� cials and activists � ying around the world to conferences in exotic locations to sign agreements that lead to, well, not much so far.

• Unlike Earth Hour, B.C.’s carbon tax on fuels actually appears to be help-ing to reduce emissions.

An update to provincial data is due this year, but what we have shows a 5.7 per cent decrease in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases between 2007 and 2011.

Environment ministers have conceded that some of this is due to the reces-sion that struck in 2008-2009. But since the economy has recovered and begun to grow again, emissions have continued to decline.

• There are simple things anyone can do, without gimmicks or government programs. One would be to stop protesting increased housing density in your community.

By far the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in B.C., not to mention old-fashioned pollution, is transportation. By living closer to where we work, shop and play, we can exercise our legs instead of just our gas pedal foot to get around.

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

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To the editor;The True Grit Rodeo Dance

and the Barriere Legion would like to say thank you to the fol-lowing people and businesses for helping make the Apr. 5, dance such a great success;

The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association for giving us the opportunity to host the dance. The Legion members and Barirere Search and Rescue for all their dedica-tion, time and volunteer hours that they all put in.

Barriere Country Feeds, the Horse Barn, the Legion Branch 242, the Star/Journal and True Grit DnB Rodeo staff for sell-ing our tickets.

We would also like to ac-knowledge the following for their continued support and contributions; the Barriere RCMP, the District of Barri-ere, BC Liquor Store staff, the Barriere Lions, AG Foods, Debbie and Karl Rainer, Shawn Welz, Christine Quid-ing, Charlie Kibble, Ellen

Krause and Donna Salle. And a huge thank you to

“The Bear” radio station and the Star/Journal for all the ad-vertising, coverage and print-ing.

We thank everyone that came out and had a good time, we hope to be able to do this again and see everyone next year. Al Fortin, presidentRoyal Canadian Legion Branch 242Barriere, B.C.

Thanks from True Grit Rodeo dance

To the editor;Success by 6 and Yellowhead Com-

munity Services would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all of the very generous individuals, businesses and organizations that supported the Ba-bies of 2013 Luncheon that was held at the Barriere and District Seniors Society this April 11.

Your generous contributions, vol-unteer time and efforts made it pos-sible for all the families of babies born in 2013 to come together, enjoy a wonderful lunch, and leave with some great gift bags, door prizes and infor-mation about the services available in our community.

It also afforded all the parents who

attended the chance to give feedback and input into what services and ac-tivities they’d like to see in their com-munity. The event would not have been possible without your generous support. Our most heartfelt thanks go out to; The Barriere and District Seniors Society, Barriere Interior Sav-ings and Credit Union, Barriere IDA Pharmacy, AG Foods, Aboriginal En-gagement Success by 6, Barriere and Area Literacy Outreach, the North Thompson Star /Journal, Interior Health and all of the amazing volun-teers who helped make this event pos-sible. Success by 6, Yellowhead Community Services

Babies luncheon all good

To the editor;I have a few comments in regards to the recent

transfer of land at the old Tolko sawmill site to the Simpcw First Nation and the District of Bar-riere.

It was noted that the Simpcw First Nation were only allocated two of the lots and the Dis-trict of Barriere received nine. To be brutally honest, the Simpcw should have gotten all of the eleven lots. It is within their “rights” to owner-ship as it is traditional First Nation land dating back quite possibly thousands of years ago.

For those who know of my extensive research I have undertaken in the past nine months of Louis Creek, they would know that I am very passionate about our community and that I am attempting to make a point that our history is deeply rooted and I for one will be adamant that it should be preserved.

With this in mind, I am very concerned as to what the District of Barriere will do with their allocated lots. The words “economic develop-ment” is very vague and without clari� cation holds no true value. It is my understanding that there is some sort of industry (perhaps more than one) that is interested in the old Tolko site. We have heard that same old song a few times now. Though I am keenly aware that any indus-try would have to follow environmental guide-lines on this allocated site, I strongly suggest that we, the residents of Louis Creek, have a say in this regard as it will have a greater impact on our lives and NOT of those who live at a distance.

The Stone family has been in Louis Creek since 1947. We are relatively “new comers” when one considers some of the families that live in the upper Louis Creek region and within the high-way portion, their roots to this community date back to the 1800’s. And as I mentioned before, the First Nations People being here eons ago. I am sure they feel the same way as I do, a deep pride in our area. Any industry that might want to set up in our community should � rmly edu-

cate themselves as to the history involved. If they should have a need to be reminded of that you can count on me to be a willing correspondent.

There are at least two (more in the future) scenario’s that should also be addressed, these concerning the allocated lots for the District of Barriere. It is noted that there is land set aside for a “park” and for the acknowledgment of the old Louis Creek cemetery. There was a small space that was fenced off by steel wiring that was meant to indicate the location or to acknowledge the old cemetery. This is NOT the actual location where it was originally, and the District of Bar-riere and the TNRD need to work out a plan to have it back to where it was.

Its a matter of being respectful not only to the deceased family members but to our community as well. Someone had shown up a few years ago looking for a deceased family member, sadly, she did not know where the cemetery was. Access to the cemetery by the general public should also be addressed.

The other scenario that really gets on my nerves, and of a few other residents, is the sig-nage across from the Wild� re Monument, the one that says “Entering Barriere, District Munic-ipality”. While the District of Barriere has legal entitlement to some lots within our community, I would suggest that as an act of good-will to us, the residents of Louis Creek, that the district remove it from the highway and place it some-where else on one of their allocated lots.

If I have ruf� ed a few feathers by my com-ments, well, so be it then. I intend to be very vocal about our community. It is far too histori-cally important to be ignored and I will go to any extreme to preserve its rich history. I am cer-tainly not opposed to the betterment of the area, but at the same time do not ever believe that any industry should ever take precedence over any historical aspects.Carson StoneLouis Creek, B.C.

Louis Creek resident says industry should not be ousting historical value

Thanks from True Grit Rodeo dance

Help Improve Literacy in Our Community. Do you know an adult who might benefit from the opportunity to work

one-on-one with a Partner Assisted Learning (PAL) program tutor.There is no cost for the PAL program.

Call Literacy Outreach Coordinator Jill Hayward, at: 250-319-8023 for information.

To the editor;

munity Services would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all of the very generous individuals, businesses and organizations that supported the Ba-bies of 2013 Luncheon that was held at the Barriere and District Seniors Society this April 11.

unteer time and efforts made it pos-sible for all the families of babies born in 2013 to come together, enjoy a wonderful lunch, and leave with some great gift bags, door prizes and infor-mation about the services available in our community.

Babies luncheon all good

Everyone had fun at the partyOlder siblings who attended the Success By Six Babies of 2013 Luncheon on April 11 found great fun with the balloons, eating cake and ice cream, and playing with the other kids who were in at-tendance.

Find more Letters To The Editor on page 15

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward


My name is David Black. I am the ma-jority owner of Black Press, the company that owns this news-paper. This is the � rst of two columns ad-dressing what I see as the greatest threat to the BC environment in our lifetime. I am a reasonably sensi-ble and conservative businessman, not an alarmist. All of the information in this column can be con-� rmed from public sources.

The oil industry wants to export Al-berta bitumen to Asia via tankers. Under no circumstances should we allow that to hap-pen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the � sh and wild-life that depend on it, for hundreds of years.

Bitumen, even if it is diluted, does not � oat in sea water if there is sediment present. This has been proven many times, most re-cently in a thorough Environment Canada study published on November 30 2013. Page 51 of the study provides graphic evi-dence of sunken bitu-men. Given that there is an abundance of sediment along the BC coast, the bitumen will sink rapidly and there will be little chance of recovering any of it if there is a spill. By Northern Gateway’s own admission the likelihood of a bitu-men spill at sea is over 10% over the next 50 years. Others say that

it is much higher. We are in agreement with the position taken by the Coastal First Na-tions that even the slightest risk of a spill of bitumen at sea is unacceptable.

The grounding of the Exxon Valdez in Alaska in 1989 is often held up as an example of how bad an oil spill at sea can be, however, a spill of bitumen at sea would be much worse. The Exxon Valdez carried light crude and lost 250,000 barrels, one eighth of a tanker load. The light oil � oated and could be removed from the beaches. Even so, after four years of work with up to 11,000 work-ers and 1,400 boats involved, less than 10% of it was recov-ered. Roughly 200,000 birds and many kinds of other wildlife were killed. Approximately 1,300 miles of shore-line were affected and the � shery has yet to fully recover. Bitumen is very different. It would harden up on shore and much of it would sink to the bot-tom, making it unre-coverable and killing virtually everything with which it came in contact. Imagine if we lost a full tanker load.

Some say that, with GPS-based navigation and double hulls, spills such as Exxon Valdez are not possible to-day. They are wrong. Double hulls do not prevent hull fracture if there is a collision

at speed, only if there is a gentle scrape. As for the GPS claim, most marine accidents are caused by human inattention, not by a lack of knowledge about position. All ships carried systems to indicate their loca-tion before GPS came along. The Exxon Valdez crew could have glanced at their instruments to deter-mine their location but they didn’t, neither did the crew on the Queen of the North. Marine disasters regularly oc-cur and a quick search of the internet shows human error is most often the problem. Undoubtedly there will be many more marine accidents in future. Our grandchil-dren will not thank us if we willingly risk the destruction of the BC coast on our watch.

Fortunately there is a solution that is bene� cial for all con-cerned: all we have to do is build a re� nery at Kitimat. The re� nery will convert the bitu-men to gasoline, diesel and jet fuel which � oat and evaporate if they are spilled. Often lit-tle or no spill remedia-tion is required. These re� ned fuels simply do not cause the habitat

destruction of con-ventional or synthetic crude oil, or anywhere near the devastation caused by bitumen.

The second part of this OPED will run in the next issue. It will discuss the enormous value-add bene� ts and environmental ad-vantages of a modern green re� nery. The pipeline from Alberta and the tanker � eet to export the re� ned fuels will also be con-sidered.

Let me declare my biases. I am for cre-ating thousands of good permanent jobs in BC. I am for cre-ating billions of new tax dollars for govern-ment coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emis-sions. I am for build-ing an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker � eet that car-ries only re� ned fuels that � oat and evapo-rate if spilled. I am against shipping bitu-men in tankers.

If you agree that we should not put bitu-men in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Ca-nadian government makes a decision on this next month.

David Black

David Black addresses “...greatest threat to the

B.C. environment”

Submitted photo;

David Black. The majority owner of Black Press, the company that owns this newspaper.

Black Press

Little Fort Herefords captured several of the top honours in the Her-eford Class during the 77th annual Williams Lake Bull and Show Sale on April 16 and 17.

Dr. Jason McGillivray of Kam-loops judged the show Wednesday, which was of� cially opened by Cari-boo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett.

Williams Lake Stampede Queen Rachel Abrahamse and Williams Lake Stampede Princess Karina Sukert were also on hand to present the ribbons.

In the Hereford class, Grand Champion went to Little Fort Here-fords while Reserve Grand Champion

was awarded to Richardson Ranch.Little Fort Herefords also took top

honours with Junior Champion, Re-serve Junior Champion, Best Pair of Bulls and Best String of Bulls.

Richardson Ranch also won for Champion Yearling and Senior Champion.

Reserve Champion Yearling went to 3 D L, while Get of Sire was award-ed to Dean� eld Ranch.

In the Angus Class, Schocha-neetqua Angus took home all the awards winning Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, Best Pair and Get of Sire.

Nine Mile Ranch was awarded First Place Pen in the pen show re-sults.

Angie Mindus photo

Ranchers get ready to enter the ring to show off their prized bulls April 17, at the Williams Lake Stockyards during the 77th Annual Wil-liams Lake Bull Show and Sale. The show took place Wednesday, while the sale got un-derway Thursday, with bulls being sold to the highest bidders.

Little Fort Herefords win honours at 77th Williams Lake Bull Show and Sale

Little Fort Herefords captured

Black. I am the ma-jority owner of Black Press, the company that owns this news-paper. This is the � rst of two columns ad-dressing what I see as the greatest threat to the BC environment in our lifetime. I am a reasonably sensi-ble and conservative businessman, not an alarmist. All of the information in this column can be con-� rmed from public sources.

wants to export Al-berta bitumen to Asia via tankers. Under no circumstances should we allow that to hap-pen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the � sh and wild-life that depend on it, for hundreds of years.

diluted, does not � oat in sea water if there is sediment present.

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This spring, you can easily clear out some prime mosquito breeding habitat around your home! And you can do it for free.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District and its Mosquito Control Program contractor BWP Consulting Inc are providing a free, passenger tire drop-off opportunity in the municipality of Barriere, as well as Chase and Kamloops.

Any old passenger vehicle tires or transport tractor-trailer tires (no agricultural tires), with or without rims, can be dropped off for recycling on Saturday, April 26, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., at Barriere Secondary School, 4811 Barriere Town Road.

Contractor Cheryl Phippen says, “Many people may not realize that just a small amount of water inside any old tires sitting around their property can create the perfect breeding ground for mosquito larvae. By safely recycling these unwanted tires at any of these four free, drop-off locations you’ll remove opportunities for mos-quitoes to reproduce around your home. That helps protect you, your family and neighbours from the nuisance insects and reduces the poten-tial risk of spreading West Nile Virus.”

There are excellent resources available to help you and your family during the mosquito sea-son. Visit the Mosquito Control page on the Re-gional District website www.tnrd.ca for informa-tion about the program.

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The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Op-erations released the Province’s wolf man-agement plan on April 17.

The plan fully recognizes that the fundamental goal of wolf management in British Columbia, as with all other provin-cial game species, is to maintain self-sus-taining populations throughout the spe-cies’ range. The plan proposes a ‘two-zone management strategy’ approach:

* In most areas, wolf management will be concerned with

ensuring that wolves continue to serve their ecological role as a top predator. Sustainable hunting and trapping opportunities will use controls on harvest through speci� ed sea-son lengths and bag limits.

* In areas of live-stock depredation or wildlife popula-tions threatened by wolf predation (e.g., mountain caribou) are a concern, the plan commits govern-ment to responsibly helping stakeholders, ranchers and First Nations manage the impacts of expanding wolf populations. In these areas, detailed implementation plans

would be developed before any actions are undertaken.

The plan previous-ly underwent a public consultation and over 2,500 comments were received. All submis-sions were carefully reviewed and helped

inform and improve the � nal plan.

The results of the consultation con� rm there are strongly differing beliefs and values on the man-agement of wolf populations and re-af-� rmed the importance

that government make balanced decisions on the basis of sound sci-ence.

The wolf manage-ment plan, like other species management plans, summarizes the best available sci-enti� c information on the biology and threats to the species and informs the devel-opment of a manage-ment framework.

It sets goals and objectives, and rec-ommends approaches appropriate for spe-

cies or ecosystem con-servation. The plan indicates wolf popula-tions are likely stable or increasing through-out the province and are not considered an ‘at-risk’ species.

The current wolf population estimate is approximately 8,500 which is similar to an earlier estimate of 8,100 in 1991. The last wolf management plan was prepared in 1979, and the new plan provides a substantive update in the science guiding the conserva-tion and management of wolves.

The B.C. govern-ment is committed to ensuring sustainable wildlife populations and healthy predator-prey relationships throughout the prov-ince. The government is also committed to helping stakeholders, ranchers and First Nations manage the impacts of wolves on

livestock and protect-ing endangered spe-cies.

The wolf is a highly adaptive, intelligent carnivore that inhab-its most of British Co-lumbia. Most wolves weigh between 30 and 50 kg with coloration varying from nearly pure white to a mix-ture of grey, brown, black and white.

Wolves feed pri-marily on large ungu-lates, supplementing their diet with smaller prey.

Wolf populations in the Thompson, Cariboo, Kootenay and Okanagan re-gions appear to be increasing while other populations appear to be stable.

To view a copy of the wolf management plan, visit: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/manage-m e n t - i s s u e s / d o c s /grey_wolf_manage-ment_plan.pdf

Wolf management plan releasedThe Ministry of

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This spring, you can easily clear out some

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Blue River and area home-owners recently received a let-ter from Jason Tomlin, emer-gency services supervisor with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, advising them the TNRD is moving to reduce the interface wildfire hazard on Crown and private lands near their community.

According to the letter, the Blue River Community Asso-ciation has given the TNRD its approval to secure opera-

tional grant funding that will result in the spacing, prun-ing and debris removal (not clear-cutting) on six Crown lots adjacent to private land.

The six lots amount to ap-proximately 27.8 hectares of high hazard interface area.

The fuels management project will be administered by the TNRD and treated by forestry workers and possi-bly the Wildfire Management Branch for the next one to two years.

Tomlin noted that the

funding only allows for treat-ment on Crown interface area and that private landowners are responsible for fuel man-agement on their own prop-erty.

A Homeowners Firesmart brochure was included with the letter to assist property owners in a performing a site assessment.

The brochure also includes information on methods to help reduce the fire danger in and around buildings and property.

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Easter Egg Hunt –Thanks to the Lions

Although it was a little cool, the sun peaked through the clouds on Easter Sunday when Barriere kids, with accompanying adults, gathered at the Ball Park for the annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt. All those attending had a great time � nding the goodies the Easter Bunny had hidden for them, as well as enjoying a tasty breakfast prepared by the Lion’s Club. The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association Ambassadors and 2014 Am-bassador program candidates also turned out to assist the Easter Rabbit in his chocolate egg delivery duties.

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

Babes Shanko gives a hug to Easter egg gatherers, Taylor and Samanah Ross-Shanko.

North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association Ambassador Program representatives helped the Easter Rabbit with egg distribution: (l-r) 2014 candidates Jillian McInnes, 2013/2014 Ambassador Jen-na Zietsov, Easter Bunny (candidate Barb Morrison), and candidates Annie Butcher, and Lee Donne.

Easter Egg hunters Dontay Parish, Emily Rainer, Madison Wittner, Mazey Munro and Nicky Wittner (in front).


About 180,000 British Columbia families will be eligible to receive up to $55 per month, or $660 annually, for each child under the age of six under the B.C. Early Childhood Tax Benefit to be introduced during the month of April 2015.

To receive the new benefit in 2015, parents need to file their annual income tax re-turns, starting with the 2013

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If your child is already registered for the Canada Child Tax Benefit, you will be automatically signed up to receive the B.C. Early Child-hood Tax Benefit, as long as you meet the eligibility re-quirements.

The maximum benefit will be available to all eligible families with net incomes un-der $100,000.

The benefit will start to phase out at $100,000 and will be fully phased out at $150,000.

It is estimated that 140,000 families will receive the full benefit, while an additional 40,000 families with net in-comes over $100,000 will re-ceive a partial benefit.

For more information about the new B.C. Early Childhood Tax Benefit, visit: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/chi ld-care/tax_benefit.htm.

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Dementia, of which Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form, affects 44 million people worldwide. That number will increase to 135 million by 2050. There hasn’t been any new drugs created for the past 10 years to treat the disease. A Danish company has a new drug that it hopes to release in about three years.

World Malaria Day is commemorated every year on Apr. 25. Half the world’s population is at risk of contracting malaria. In 2009, 790,000 people in Africa alone died from the disease. The incidence of the disease can be reduced by the use of insecticide-treated bed nets, treatment of the disease with medications and using preventative treatment of pregnant women.

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A few residents have asked me how the District chooses who does some of the project work we are currently doing around town.

One project that came up was the new roof on the old HY Louie building. In that case, council looked at the various types of roof systems and chose the Styrene Butadine Styrene membrane type.

Once this decision had been made staff placed a Request For Proposal (RFP) on BC Bid. BC Bid is an online bid process that most contrac-tors check. Staff also contacted a number of local suppliers to make sure that they were aware of the op-portunity.

This process is different from the Request For Quote (RFQ) process which is done when the project has been engi-neered and the costs are worked out in the contract documents by the engineer over-seeing the project. The RFQ process was used for the sewer collection project.

In the end, the Dis-trict received � ve pro-posals to do the work. The procedure then is to have council dis-cuss these proposals in a closed session of council. The reason for this is the details of each proposal are considered private until one is chosen. Once a particular proposal is chosen, that proposal is an-nounced, and any further details can be worked out by staff

In some cases, once a particular proposal is chosen, it may hap-pen that the company that is going to do the work is locally based and ready to do the work literally the “next day.”

That is what hap-

pened with the HY Louie building roof project. When con-tacted by staff the contractor asked to start as soon as pos-sible to avoid a con-� ict with other work. It may have looked like the contractor was picked out and council was just going through the motions, but I assure you that is not the case.

There is no current council member that would risk their good name and reputation to not follow proper protocol in the grant-ing of project work for the District. I am not suggesting that it does not happen. I cannot speak to what other councils do cur-rently, or have done in the past.

It should be made clear here that each council member is considered to be their own guardian of their ethics and decisions.

I was told that a former council mem-ber was suggesting that proper procedure is that council mem-bers should speak out if they feel a par-ticular motion would place other members of council in a con� ict of interest. This is, and always has been, quite simply wrong.

Each member of council has to have the ability to act and vote independently.

Council members

are given opportuni-ties to be trained in what con� ict of in-terest is, and in fact are required to attend at least one training session prior to tak-ing their place at the council table. There is no test at the end of the training though, so perhaps some taking the training could go away without the need-ed knowledge. That certainly seems to be the case if this former member of council is suggesting that there be a sort of collective censure in place at the council table.

The District is working on the de-tails of the build out of services at our re-cently acquired in-dustrial park. Soon we will check the well that was drilled a few years ago to see if it is serviceable. Once we have properly es-tablished how much water we can produce we will then go forth with the design of water and power ser-vices in the park. As with any project it is best to do the plan-ning � rst. I am not a big fan of doing things twice just be-cause we didn’t take

the time at the outset to plan properly.

I attended the celebration of life gathering for Elea-nor Moore held on Saturday at the Le-gion Hall. The Moore family and friends welcomed a number of people to remem-ber Eleanor, visit with each other and catch up on news. It was very pleasant.

I hope you all had a good long weekend. The weather held for the annual Lions Club Easter egg hunt and pancake break-fast which is a good thing.

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Fair transportationThe North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association report they took delivery this month of three golf carts, courtesy of funding provided by a New Horizons For Seniors Government of Canada grant. The carts include two four seaters and a six seater that will be utilized to transport seniors and people with mobility issues during their annual fall fair and other facility events of a similar nature.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward


First Nations and industry act together to help dwindling Klinse-Za caribou herd

Submitted

TREATY 8 TER-RITORY/CNW/ - The First Nations communities of West Moberly and Saul-teau near Chetwynd have partnered with industry and the B.C. government to cre-ate a maternity pen project to slow the decline of the Klinse-Za caribou herd. A first in northern BC, the goal of the pro-gram is to protect vulnerable pregnant caribou and their newborn calves from predators.

Ten females, all screened to con-firm pregnancy, were gathered in late March and en-closed in a protec-tive, screened, four-hectare area within their natural calving

range. The now se-cured caribou will be fed and watched over around the clock by members of the West Moberly and Saul-teau communities, and the project team, including wildlife bi-ologists, who have set up a temporary camp near the pen site.

This protective area will allow calves to be born, whelped and develop the abil-ity to flee from pred-ators, before they are released back onto the range in July.

Caribou are blue-listed (threatened) in B.C. Caribou num-bers in the Klinse-Za herd have dropped to under 20 animals, mostly due to calf mortality due to in-creased predator presence.

“Caribou were once in such abun-dance in B.C.’s north that our elders re-ferred to them as seeming like “bugs on the landscape” but with the industri-alization of the land and an increase in predators, this valu-able animal has been declining at an alarm-ing rate,” said Chief Roland Wilson of West Moberly First Nation. “We thought it was important as a community to show leadership not only through our self-imposed moratorium on caribou hunting and commitment to species at risk plan, but to take immedi-ate action through this project to ensure we don’t lose this animal in our region forever.”

The initiative is relying on technical guidance and opera-tional efforts from

partners around the region, particularly West Fraser Mills Ltd. and Wildlife Infometrics Inc. Fi-

nancial assistance is being provided by Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations of the

Province of B.C., as well as support from community groups and local industry. Longer-term pro-

gram goals include the rehabilitation and reestablishment of critical caribou habitat.

Photo: Cnw Group/West Moberly First Nations

Woodland caribou captured near Chetwynd so they can give birth in a protected maternity corral line up at a trough to feed on a mix of lichens and pellets. Having the animals feed is a good sign that they are not overly stressed by the situation.

TREATY 8 TER-

Ministry of Environment

The Province is providing $275,000 to WildSafeBC to reduce the number of human-wildlife con� icts, keeping people and animals safe, Minister Steve Thom-son on behalf of Environment Minister Mary Polak announced recently at the BC Wildlife Federation’s annual general meeting.

“We have to co-exist with many dif-ferent kinds of wildlife, whether it’s in urban communities or out in the woods. Knowing how to reduce confrontations with wildlife is important not just for the safety of residents and communities, but for the animals as well,” Polak said. “This new funding to WildSafeBC will support the expanded efforts of the BC Conservation Foundation to educate and promote awareness.”

As people venture out into the great outdoors in early spring, the chance of

human-wildlife encounters increases as some animals emerge from hibernation. Knowing what causes con� ict between humans and wildlife and how to prevent it is the premise of WildSafeBC.

WildSafeBC is an expansion of the Bear Aware program, arming the public with the necessary information to deal with other species of wildlife such as deer, coyotes and cougars.

Frank Ritcey, provincial Wild-SafeBC co-ordinator, British Columbia Conservation Foundation and a for-mer Clearwater resident said, “This is a great example of the partnerships that can be created, and of the work that can get done when various levels of govern-ment work together.

“Because of the core funding pro-vided by the Province, we will now be able to partner with municipalities, re-gional districts, First Nations, and pri-

Funding gives support to WildSafeBCFunding gives support to WildSafeBCThe Province is providing $275,000

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First Nations and industry act together to help dwindling Klinse-Za caribou herd

Submitted

TREATY 8 TER-RITORY/CNW/ - The First Nations communities of West Moberly and Saul-teau near Chetwynd have partnered with industry and the B.C. government to cre-ate a maternity pen project to slow the decline of the Klinse-Za caribou herd. A first in northern BC, the goal of the pro-gram is to protect vulnerable pregnant caribou and their newborn calves from predators.

Ten females, all screened to con-firm pregnancy, were gathered in late March and en-closed in a protec-tive, screened, four-hectare area within their natural calving

range. The now se-cured caribou will be fed and watched over around the clock by members of the West Moberly and Saul-teau communities, and the project team, including wildlife bi-ologists, who have set up a temporary camp near the pen site.

This protective area will allow calves to be born, whelped and develop the abil-ity to flee from pred-ators, before they are released back onto the range in July.

Caribou are blue-listed (threatened) in B.C. Caribou num-bers in the Klinse-Za herd have dropped to under 20 animals, mostly due to calf mortality due to in-creased predator presence.

“Caribou were once in such abun-dance in B.C.’s north that our elders re-ferred to them as seeming like “bugs on the landscape” but with the industri-alization of the land and an increase in predators, this valu-able animal has been declining at an alarm-ing rate,” said Chief Roland Wilson of West Moberly First Nation. “We thought it was important as a community to show leadership not only through our self-imposed moratorium on caribou hunting and commitment to species at risk plan, but to take immedi-ate action through this project to ensure we don’t lose this animal in our region forever.”

The initiative is relying on technical guidance and opera-tional efforts from

partners around the region, particularly West Fraser Mills Ltd. and Wildlife Infometrics Inc. Fi-

nancial assistance is being provided by Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations of the

Province of B.C., as well as support from community groups and local industry. Longer-term pro-

gram goals include the rehabilitation and reestablishment of critical caribou habitat.

Photo: Cnw Group/West Moberly First Nations

Woodland caribou captured near Chetwynd so they can give birth in a protected maternity corral line up at a trough to feed on a mix of lichens and pellets. Having the animals feed is a good sign that they are not overly stressed by the situation.

TREATY 8 TER-

Ministry of Environment

The Province is providing $275,000 to WildSafeBC to reduce the number of human-wildlife con� icts, keeping people and animals safe, Minister Steve Thom-son on behalf of Environment Minister Mary Polak announced recently at the BC Wildlife Federation’s annual general meeting.

“We have to co-exist with many dif-ferent kinds of wildlife, whether it’s in urban communities or out in the woods. Knowing how to reduce confrontations with wildlife is important not just for the safety of residents and communities, but for the animals as well,” Polak said. “This new funding to WildSafeBC will support the expanded efforts of the BC Conservation Foundation to educate and promote awareness.”

As people venture out into the great outdoors in early spring, the chance of

human-wildlife encounters increases as some animals emerge from hibernation. Knowing what causes con� ict between humans and wildlife and how to prevent it is the premise of WildSafeBC.

WildSafeBC is an expansion of the Bear Aware program, arming the public with the necessary information to deal with other species of wildlife such as deer, coyotes and cougars.

Frank Ritcey, provincial Wild-SafeBC co-ordinator, British Columbia Conservation Foundation and a for-mer Clearwater resident said, “This is a great example of the partnerships that can be created, and of the work that can get done when various levels of govern-ment work together.

“Because of the core funding pro-vided by the Province, we will now be able to partner with municipalities, re-gional districts, First Nations, and pri-

Funding gives support to WildSafeBCFunding gives support to WildSafeBCThe Province is providing $275,000

...continued on page 12

Photo by: Jill Hayward

WildSafeBC is working to help reduce to reduce the number of human-wildlife con� icts in the province through educa-tion and awareness.

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Here we go! It’s time for the start of another soccer season for Barriere youth. Start-

ing on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ridge � elds (beside munici-pal hall).

“We have approximately 110 players registered for our spring session,” reports Barriere Youth Soccer Association representative Chris Matthews, “This is an increase of 30 kids over last fall. How awesome is that!”

If you enjoy soccer, stop by the � elds this Saturday and cheer on the kids as they learn about the sport.

If you would like more information about the Barriere Youth Soccer Association, contact Chris Matthews at (250) 672-0350.


The Canadian Barrel Racing Association (CBRA) say this year their spring � ing will be at the North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere, B.C., May 9 - 11, and their � nals for the season will be in Chilliwack, B.C., on Sept. 25 - 28.

“Both events will be drawing competitors from across Western Canada and North Western USA,” says a CBRA rep. “As these are multi-day events, the competitors and their families will be spending several days in those communities and will have ample opportunity to visit the shops in the area.

“We’ve hosted several suc-cessful events of this size over the past 18 years and expect over 750 entries over the three days of each event.”

The closing date for contestant en-tries in the Barriere event is April 25 to avoid late fees, and it is expected that a number of area and North Thompson Valley riders will be com-peting for over $2,500 in added purses. There will also be a saddle given away to one of the average division winners.

Prizes will be awarded on an average over two days (Saturday and Sunday) for the Open, Youth, Senior and Novice. All Peewee contestants will re-ceive awards. Awards will be issued half-an-hour after the race.

For anyone interested in watching the races, here is the posted schedule of events:

* On Friday, May 9, SLACK will start at 5 p.m., and the Open race will directly follow.

* On Saturday, May 10, races will start at 9 a.m., with Peewee’s, Open, Youth, Senior, Novice, and Poles.

* Sunday, May 11, races will get underway at 8 a.m., with Peewee’s, Open, Youth, Senior, Novice, and Poles.

Anyone interested in entering, or � nding out more about the CBRA, should go to: www. http://canadianbarrelracing.com

What is barrel racing?In barrel racing, the fastest time will win. It is

not judged under any subjective points of view, only the clock. Barrel racers in

competition must pay attention to detail while maneuvering at high speeds.

The standard barrel racing patterns call for a precise dis-tance between the start line and the � rst barrel, from the � rst to the second barrel, and from

the second to the third barrel. The pattern from every point of

the cloverleaf will have a precisely measured distance from one point to

the next. Precise control is required to win. The rider is

allowed to choose either the right or left barrel as their � rst barrel but must complete the correct pattern, allowing for turn changes depending on whether they are on the right or left lead. Run-ning past a barrel and off the pattern will result in a “no time” score and disquali� cation. If a barrel racer or her horse hits a barrel and knocks it over there is a time penalty of � ve seconds, which usu-ally will result in a time too slow to win.

Barrel-racing horses not only need to be fast; but strong, agile and intelligent as well. The strength and agility are needed to maneuver the course in as little distance as possible. A horse that is able to “hug the barrels” as well as maneuver the course quickly and accurately follow com-mands, will be a horse with consistently low times.

vate trusts to bring the WildSafeBC program to over 100 communities in B.C.” Ritcey said.

The 20 WildSafeBC co-ordinators lead wild-life con� ict reduction education at the commu-nity level, providing presentations to community groups, schools and residents. They also work closely with local governments and conservation of� cers to identify and resolve wildlife-related is-sues in the community.

The Conservation Of� cer Service is British Columbia’s primary responder to human-wild-life con� icts where there is a risk to public safe-ty, conservation concerns, or where signi� cant property damage has occurred.

In 2013-14, the Conservation Of� cer Service received 28,063 calls regarding human-wildlife con� icts. Of those calls, 16,180 involved human-bear con� icts. During this same period, the total number of black bear and grizzly bear calls were

down slightly from the previous year.Over the past � ve years in B.C., an average of

658 black bears have been destroyed each year, while 91 have been relocated due to con� icts with people.

The most effective and natural way to reduce human-wildlife interaction is to put away food attractants such as garbage, birdseed, compost, pet food and fruit.

Relocating wildlife is neither viable nor a long-term solution in managing these kinds of con� icts. Often, relocated wildlife will return to con� ict situations or will not survive competing with already established populations.

The BC Conservation Foundation has admin-istered Bear Aware, and now WildSafeBC, since 1998.

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cessful events of this size over the past 18 years and expect over 750 entries over the three days of each event.”

tries in the Barriere event is April 25 to avoid late fees, and it is expected that a number of area and North Thompson Valley riders will be com-peting for over $2,500 in added purses. There will also be a saddle given away to one of the average division winners.

days (Saturday and Sunday) for the Open, Youth, Senior and Novice. All Peewee contestants will re-ceive awards. Awards will be issued half-an-hour after the race.

here is the posted schedule of events:

Meet slalom specialist Elli Terwiel in person, and hear about her journey to compete as a member of Canada’s Olympic Ski Team in Sochi. She will be at the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show, at the NT Agriplex in Barriere this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. “I would de� nitely never trade my Olym-pic experience for anything,” writes Terwiel, on her blog. “It meant so much to me to be representing our beautiful country. It gave me such a feeling of pride and appreciation to be competing for Canada. ..... It is so worth the struggles you will face to get here. It is those exact struggles that will make it so special....no matter your result.”

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We have had suc-cessful start to our 2014 4-H year.

The Yellowhead 4H Beef, Sheep and Photography club now has 41 mem-bers and we have elected the club com-mittee.

Our president is Lauren Tremblay, and the vice-president is Kathleen Pilatzke. Madison Kerslake is secretary, and the treasurer is Hannah Feller.

We held our club speech day at the Li-ons Hall on February 16, and had a great turnout from the community, and some wonderful judges who volunteered to help.

For juniors (ages 9-12), � rst place went to Jonathan Fen-nell, second to Grace Kempter ,and third to Payton Irving. The seniors (ages 13-21) did their impromptu on ‘If you had to eat at one place for the rest of your life where would it be?”.

An impromptu is where 4H members are given one minute to prepare a speech for the judges, that has to be between one to two minutes in length. In addition to their impromptus, seniors also had to give a pre-prepared 5-7 minute speech on a topic of their own choosing.

There were some great speeches and lots of chuckles, and in the end Leanna Mitchell came � rst, Quinn Brackman came second and Christine Kempter came third in the club competition.

Club Demonstra-tions on February 26 were just as excit-ing, and seniors Madi Kerslake and Lauren Tremblay came � rst, while Sara Kate and Halle Smith came

second, and Dustin Pawloff and Sheldon Vansickle came third. Kids have under 10 minutes to give an informative and in-structional presenta-tion on how to make or do something.

In the junior demo division Cameron Kerslake and Aaron Vansickle came � rst, and Sami Jones and Emma Hamblin came second.

The top members from both the club speech and demo days, moved onto the District Competition where Leanna Mitch-ell came second for speeches, and Madi Kerslake and Lauren Tremblay came third for their demo.

The beef club have started their weigh-ins every month to mark the growth of their projects.

Sheep Husbandry Day was held at the Smiths on March 9, where the sheep mem-bers learned how to dock, vaccinate, feed, judge, castrate and tie rope halters.

April 12-13, was the � rst ever 2014 Judging Jamboree. It was an incred-ible event put on by Meghan McGillivray (Kamloops) as her Jr. Leader Project. The Jamboree was held at Aberdeen Elementary School, and the live-stock judging took place at the beautiful Circle Creek Ranch.

There were so many hard work-ing volunteers that helped make this event possible for al-most 50 kids from our region.

We judged dairy heifers, Irish terriers,

market hogs, and lay-ing hens for our live-stock classes, and we also judged gift wrap-ping, fabric selection, baking and hunting survival kits.

Each member also had to present two sets of oral reasons, one livestock and one non-livestock, where the members have to present their chosen placings with good reasons and good public speaking skills to the judge.

After judging we went swimming, then had a dance and slept overnight at the school.

The next morning we went back to Cir-cle Creek Ranch to begin the team judg-ing event and some presentations.

For the team judg-ing, we judged angus heifers with a partner and had to run it like a professional show. It was such an amaz-ing experience.

We then had awards, and all the clubs were represent-ed by their members very well.

For the judging ag-gregate awards, Lau-ren Tremblay came 9th, Sara Kate Smith came 3rd and Madi Kerslake received top aggregate. For team judging Sara Kate Smith came � rst as judge, with Shuswap member Colin Geezas as ring man.

On the afternoon of April 13, we had our club “Hands on Judging”. All junior and senior Yellow-head 4H members learned how to judge sheep, beef and pho-tography.

After that the pho-tography club had a hot dog roast and went out in the dark to photograph high-way traf� c and bon-� res.

Now we are ready

and looking forward to our next two big events, the ”Kam-loops and District Rally”, and our clubs annual � ower basket fundraiser.

We will be bringing in premium hanging baskets and planters, strawberry baskets, tomato plants, herbs, and flats of gerani-ums, marigolds and petunia’s for pick up at the Barriere curl-ing rink on the af-ternoon of Thursday May 8, but you have to order by Monday, April 28. If you need a great gift for Moth-ers Day, or want to dress up your yard this spring, this is for you! Ask a 4-H mem-ber, or order online at http://yellowhead-4hclub.plants4non-profit.com before April 28.

Yellowhead 4-H Club enjoying an active springYellowhead 4H Club ReportBy Alexander PetersonBy Garrett Tremblay

Members of the Yel-lowhead 4H Club have been very busy over the past few weeks. Some of the 4H events they have participated or competed in this spring include; Speech Day, Club Demonstration Day, District Dem-onstrations, Judging Jamboree, Hands on Judging, Sheep Hus-bandry Day, and Beef Weigh-ins.

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To the editor;Have you worried about the fu-

ture and whether you’re ‘window’s mite’ could make any difference in the big picture?

Have you wondered whether there might be an easy way to do-nate ‘just a little’ every month into a fund that would exist permanently into the future to assist those that live in the valley in years to come?

Are you a visionary who re-ally wants to help, but just doesn’t feel they can commit to sitting on a Board or being a member of a group? Perhaps you are at that stage of life whereby you can travel, visit family or simply prefer not be so busy any more – but still want to contribute to the future of the val-ley?

The North Thompson Commu-nities Foundation is offering an op-tion for your consideration.

As I’ve mentioned in previous messages, we have recently started a Smart and Caring Communities Fund. This fund is a living legacy fund that is designed to meet future requests and needs of our area. For 10 months we are encouraging val-ley resident to contribute any multi-ple of 10 (i.e. $10 for 10 months for individuals or perhaps $100 for 10 months if you are a group) to sup-port the future of your preferred activity.

Naturally all the other Endow-ment Envelopes still are hoping for contributions as well. Those are the individual accounts such as the

ones designed to meet the needs of seniors, youth, the arts, the environ-ment and so forth. These will also reap the bene� ts of our ‘matched’ funds, thus increasing their poten-tial at twice the rate.

We encourage you to consider making monthly contributions – with funds transferred directly from your account into the enve-lope within the Foundation of your choice. That is the avenue that I’ve chosen and truth be known I don’t even miss that $10 each month. Knowing that I’m contributing to the future of our valley is a blessing.

Indeed at present The Founda-tion have set aside some of the funds from our ‘undesignated’ funds to offer a ‘matching ’ opportunity for you – the sponsors and contributor from the area. In order to take ad-vantage of this time-limited oppor-tunity, please donate at the Interior Savings Credit Union by September of this year, as that will be the end of our ‘matching’ funds Campaign.

If you or a group that you are as-sociated with would like a presenta-tion on what a Community Foun-dation is and/or want to embark on conversation about how you can learn more about your North Thompson Communities Founda-tion, please contact us at Box 121, Clearwater, check out the web site or better still come and see us at the Rural Expo at the Fall Fair Grounds on the last weekend of April!

SincerelyCheryl Thomas, 2014 Chair

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Sometimes I just like to go for a drive. Rain or shine, it is al-ways nice to just go out and look around.

We had been lazing around all day. I had put up one of those portable, collapsible canopies on the front porch hoping the day would be nice enough for us to sit outside for lunch; but the rain and cooling wind moved in.

So, I thought, what the heck, let’s get in the car and drive up the dirt road towards the forest ringed Hyas Lake, and if the rain lets up a bit there might be a photo or two wait-ing to be made.

We packed our cam-eras in the car and set off. The day had a heavy overcast, but no low hanging clouds and the rain was, hmm…intermittent. Ya, that’s a good word for when its nice and dry till one gets about 50 feet from the car, then it comes down. And I forgot my hat. But I didn’t forget to bring a small kitchen towel, and I kept wip-ing the camera down to stop water from pool-ing in places that might leak into the camera’s electronics.

Overcast days al-ways make things looks much more colourful than bright sunny days. Not the sky, of course,

but the trees, shrubs and grass do have a deeper color, and I al-ways add just a bit of contrast in Photoshop to bring out the damp colourful tones.

The dirt road was surprisingly dry till we started up the turn-off to Hyas Lake. Then it quickly became a snow covered, muddy rutted mess and we turned around.

There are some old dilapidated buildings along that road that are fun to photograph, although for years I have expected to see them gone. Old build-ings have a habit of dis-appearing. Sometimes because of vandals, sometimes the land-owners take ‘em down and sometime they just get tired of many years of standing.

I remember when I � rst moved to the Ka-mloops area. I spent months photographing crumbling wood and log buildings. The next year I engaged a local printer to make calen-dars for me that I eas-ily sold that December. Within two or three years every one of the old buildings in that calendar was gone.

I am of the belief that the most suc-cessful pictures come about when one has a plan, but a slow drive

is enjoyable whether one points a camera at something or not.

I could say the plan was to look at the long valley, � nd out if those old buildings survived the winter, see how far we could go before the road was impassable, and if the time was right make a picture or two.

As it was I photo-graphed a view of the snow capped Martin Mountain above my home, some goats play-ing on a mound of wet hay, a couple of rusting vehicles, some soaked cows in a � eld, and an-other valley view. Not the most exciting day of photography I have ever had, but good enough for a lazy, rainy day I supposed.

Roadside photog-raphy is opportunistic and enjoyable, we talk, stop and look at things, make a few pictures.

As we drove along the wet dirt road I thought of the many photog-raphers I have known or read about that just pointed that camera at anything for the pure fun of it.

And I think many readers will agree with famous French pho-tographer Jacques-Henri Lartigue when he said, “It’s marvel-ous, marvelous! Noth-ing will ever be as much fun. I’m going to pho-tograph everything, ev-erything.”

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 photographer please call me at 250-371-3069. I also sell an interesting selection of used photo-graphic equipment.

Roadside photography is full of opportunities

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At the Apr. 13 meeting of the North Thompson Val-ley Garden Club, Thompson Shuswap Master Gardener Elizabeth Ratcliffe spoke to the group about xeriscaping. Xeriscape, pronounced ‘zair-i-scape’, can mean a multitude of things: dry landscaping, wa-ter-smart gardening, dry land gardening, drought-tolerant landscaping, and gardens with limited water.

Ratcliffe went over the seven principls to xeriscape garden-ing: planning and design, soil analysis, soil preparation, turf, water use, mulches, and main-tenance. She also recommend-ed several books for those who want more information about the subject.

* The Home Owners Com-plete Tree and Shrub Hand-book by Penelope O-Sullivan

* Perfect Plant Perfect Place by Roy Lancaster

* Dryland Gardening by

Jennifer Bennett* Creating a Kamloops Xe-

riscape, a City of Kamloops booklet

The next meeting of the NTV Garden Club will be on May 25 at 5 p.m. at the NT Vol-unteer Centre (the Ridge) and will be a pot-luck. The next event will be the Plant Sale on May 10, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bandshell in Fadear Park, where master gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions.

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ture and whether you’re ‘window’s mite’ could make any difference in the big picture?

there might be an easy way to do-nate ‘just a little’ every month into a fund that would exist permanently into the future to assist those that live in the valley in years to come?

ally wants to help, but just doesn’t feel they can commit to sitting on a Board or being a member of a group? Perhaps you are at that stage of life whereby you can travel, visit family or simply prefer not be so busy any more – but still want to contribute to the future of the val-ley?

nities Foundation is offering an op-tion for your consideration.

messages, we have recently started a Smart and Caring Communities Fund. This fund is a living legacy fund that is designed to meet future requests and needs of our area. For 10 months we are encouraging val-ley resident to contribute any multi-ple of 10 (i.e. $10 for 10 months for individuals or perhaps $100 for 10 months if you are a group) to sup-port the future of your preferred activity.

ment Envelopes still are hoping for contributions as well. Those are the individual accounts such as the

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tion for your consideration.

Getting ready for gardening at Seedy SaturdayShoppers circulate around the tables during the eighth annual Seedy Saturday at the Clearwater ski hill on April 12. The attendance this year was reportedly better than last year. Pictured: (L-r) Diane Webb of Little Fort sells a bag of garden items to Lauren Kadlun-Jones as Margo Kadlun-Jones looks on.

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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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Aries, your self-confidence and en-thusiasm have made you a natural leader. This week belongs to you, and others will rely on your leadership skills.

You are very good at bringing together people, Cancer. Use this ability to create a social forum this week. Encourage those closest to you to exchange ideas.

Libra, seek guidance from friends and family when faced with a puzzling problem. Different perspectives can shed light on the problem and make it easier to solve.

Trust the people you love, Capricorn. They may grow weary of not know-ing which way you lean. Be firm when making decisions and others will respect you for it.

It is not always easy to think and act differently from those around you, Aquarius. But your willingness to take the road less trav-eled is why you’re such an effective leader.

A unique experience has inspired you to make a difference, Taurus. If you want to volunteer, there are many organiza-tions that need help. Find the right fit for you.

Don’t let others make decisions for you, Leo. This week take control of your life and be more assertive regarding the goals you want to accomplish.

Scorpio, give ample thought to what you really want out of a particular relation-ship or situation. You might have to make big changes, but such changes are worth the effort.

Pisces, someone close to you is hav-ing problems that he or she cannot ex-press. Your intuition will save the day.

Change is right around the corner, Gemini. Take the time to listen to what the stars are trying to tell you so you can make the best decisions.

Virgo, technology is foremost on your mind this week. Focus on ways that technology can better your life and advance your career. Seek the advice of others.

Try to show others this week that you are a thoughtful person who has a lot of life experience, Sagittarius. Assert yourself calmly and effectively to get your point across.

100 Barriere Celebrates

100th Anniversary

AttentionCommunity Groups

Does your organization have any upcoming community events planned? We hope your group will consider incorporating, however large or small, a Barriere 100th Anniversary commemoration component into your event! If your event does have such a component, please let the District of Barriere know of your plans so we can help promote the occasion here. Call Tasha Buchanan at (250) 672-9751 or email at [email protected].


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

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May 3 - Flea Market & Craft Sale, Barriere Curling Rink 9am-1pm. Donations, info or table booking 250-672-9391

May 9-11 - Canadian Barrel Racing Association - Spring Fling Races. North Thompson Agriplex

May 10 - Garden Club Plant Sale 10am - 12:30 at the BandshellMay 11 - Mother’s Day Brunch, Barriere Legion basement

11am - 1pm.June 27 - NTFF&R Ambassador Program, Speech, Talent &

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

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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

Quinoa with Corn and Scallions4 ears corn, shucked1 Tablespoon grated fresh lemon zest 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice½ stick (¼ cup) unsalted butter, melted1 Tablespoon honey½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper2 cups uncooked quinoa 4 scallions, choppedPlace the corn in lrg pot & � ll it w/water to cover the corn. Cover the pot & bring it to a boil. Turn o� the heat and let the pot stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove the corn from the pot and let it cool on a cutting board until it’s easy to handle. Then, using a sharp knife, cut the kernels o� the cob. Prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon zest, lemon juice, melted butter, honey, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Rinse the uncooked quinoa in a sieve under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook

the quinoa in a pot of of boiling salted water per the package directions. Add the quinoa, corn kernels and chopped scallions to the bowl with the dressing and toss until it’s evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper and serve.Super Simple Roasted BroccoliIngredients1 head of broccoli 1 large garlic clove minced 2-3 T olive oil Juice from 1 small lemon (about 2 tablespoons) salt and pepper to tastePreheat oven to 350 Cut the broccoli into � orets. Add the broccoli and the remaining ingredients to a Zip-Lock bag. Shake until everything is well coated Spread broccoli on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stopping once to turn the broccoli over. The broccoli will shrink down quite a bit after cooking. If you have a large family, you may want to double the recipe

Easy twist to corn as a side:1 bag of frozen corn – 16 oz2 tbsps of butter1/3 cup of parmesan cheese1/4 tsp of garlic powder1/2 tsp of pepper1/2 tsp of paprikaOver medium heat melt butter in a medium size skillet. Add frozen corn ( do NOT add extra water) Cook for about 5 -7 mins – stir every 2 mins. Add seasoning keep stirring till all corn is well coated. Add cheese – stir for about 10 secs and you are DONE! Enjoy!

From KitchenMyBy DeeCelebrating 36 years

250-674-2674

Bayley’s BistroBayley’s Bistroin the Brookfield Shopping Centre in Clearwater

Eat in or Take out Fried Chicken

250-674-2674


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CAREER OPPORTUNITIESCACA

www.localwork.ca

Professionals Connecting Professionals

Where Employees

Meet Employers

“The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia”

In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES629 Barriere Town Rd. V0E 1E0 • 250-672-0036 • Fax: 250-672-2159

E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 • 250-674-2928 • Fax 250-674-2938E-mail: [email protected] • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca

NORTH THOMPSON JOBS

Free Workshops to help with your work search are available. Please contact us to register for one or all of these free workshops.

May 6, 7 & 8, 2014 - “Back to Work Boot Camp” Workshops will be as follows:

Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in & our friendly staff will assist you.Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info.Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors.BLUE RIVER ITINERANT: An employment consultant comes to the Blue River School. Next visit is Tues. April 24th, from 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

Gas Bar Cashier: 3 pos Blue River #CB0351Food Counter Attendant: 3 pos Blue River

#CB0350 Ticket Taker(Paving Crew): Seas/Clw

#C0345Dishwashers: 2 pos/Clw #C0344Servers: 4 Pos/Clearwater #C0343Restaurant Cook: 3 pos/Clw #C0342Yard Person: Seas/Clw #C0341Housekeeping: Seas/Clw #C0340Labourer: Casual/Clearwater #C0339 Front Desk/Guest Service: Seas/Clw

#CB0336Server: Seasonal/Clearwater #CB0335Housekeeping: Seas/Clearwater #CB03349 Blue River Jobs: Restaurant Head Chef;

Reservations Coordinator; Reservations Supervisor; Maintenance Labourer, Manager & Admin. Assist; Payroll & Acc. Clerk, Housekeepers, Front Desk

German Speaking Tour Guide: Seas/Clw #CB0331

Professional Driver: Seas/Clw #CB0330Barista/General: Seas/Clw #C0239 Landscaper/Labourer: PT/Seas/Clw #C0327Cashier: PT/Barriere #C0326Accounting Tech./Office Manager: FT/

Clw #C0324

Food & Beverage Server Experienced: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0323

Assistant Head Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0322

Food & Beverage Server (Trainee): Seas/Clw #C0321

Housekeeper (Trainee): Seas/Clw #C0320Housekeeper (Exp): Seas/Clw #C0319Prep & Line Chef: Seasl/Clw #C0318Laundry Attendant: Seasonal/Clw #C0317Motel Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clw #C0316Cashier/Cust. Service: 2 PT pos/Clw #C0315Line Cook: FT/Blue River #CB0314Prep Cook/Kitchen Help: FT/PT BR #CB0313Waitress/Waiters: FT/PT Blue River #CB0312Cashier/Line Cook: 4 PT pos/Clw #C0311 Campground Attendant: Seas/Clw #C0310Waitress/Waiter: Seas/Clw #C0309Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clw #C0308Front Desk Clerk: Seas/Clw #C0307Carpenter: PT/2pos. /Clw #C0305 Logging Truck Driver: FT/Clw #CB0299Baker’s Helper: PT/Clw #C0291 Pastry Chef: FT/Clw #C0290Sightseeing Boat Operator: Seas/Blue

River #C0281 Whitewater Rafting Inst: Seas/Clw #CB0275Traffic Control: Casual/Clw #C0256

Operated by Yellowhead Community ServicesThe Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE – Jim’s Food Market BC027HEAVY DUTY RED SEAL MECHANIC – Hy’s North Transporation BC0295CASHIER – AG Foods BC 0326DELI COUNTER – AG Foods BC 0328COOK – Chinook Cove Golf & RV BC0333RANCH HAND – John Klopp BC0338RN NURSE - YELLOWHEAD PIONEER RESIDENCE BC0349GO TO: http://www.wiegele.com/employment.htm for info on jobs w/Mike Wiegele & http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/corporate/work-and-play/opportunities for Sun Peaks.

Skill Development: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for

re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for information.We look forward to seeing you: come in and we’ll personally see that you get the

information you’re seeking or call and make an appointment.Free computer & Internet access • Free resume help • Free info on many services

Tues. May 6th Wed. May 7th Thurs. May 8th9:00am-Noon Email/Internet Basics Resume/Cover Letters Building Positive Behaviours12:30pm-3:30pm Labour Market Infor Dress for Success/Cold Calls & Networking

Black Press has a very

unique opportunity for the right person.

We currently have an opening for a sales person to help us with our paid distribution newspapers across B.C. This position means getting out in the community and talking to subscribers about our newspapers and working to build stronger relationships with existing readers of our newspapers. It also includes finding new subscribers for our newspapers and helping introduce them our award winning host of community newspapers. This is not a year-around position and will run from March to October each year. We offer a spectacular compensation package and bonus incentives. Your own vehicle is required, but we cover all travel expenses. This is really a great opportunity for the right person. It is a different type of job, but definitely has different types of rewards. If you feel this position would be the perfect fit for you, then we would love to hear from you. Please email all enquiries to Michelle Bedford at [email protected].

Unique Opportunity

Help Wanted

Employment Employment

Announcements

Coming EventsDon’t miss the

Celebration of Rural LivingExpo & Trade Show

April 26-27, 20149am-5pm daily

NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Facility4872 Dunn Lake Rd., Barriere

Over 100 booths & displays to peruse. Music, concessions, giveaways. A full lineup of fea-ture speakers. Free draws every hour. $5/adult, $3/stud. or senior, children 12 & under Free.

Vendor and Expo info at:www.ruralexpobarriere.com

250-319-8023

Garden Club Plant SalePerennials, shrubs, etc.

May 10at the Barriere Bandshell

10 am - 12:30 pm

Indoor MarketMay 3, • 9 am - 2 pm

@ Elks HallBeautiful hand-crafted gifts

and more ...For info or to book a table

($10.00) call Kathy Downey 250-674-3763

Help Wanted

Announcements

Information

IN-FLIGHT Magazine...SOAR

Magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly six times a year. Great

impact for your BC Business more than 280 passengers fl y

Pacifi c Coastal Airlines.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335

email: fi [email protected]

Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to

escape for women and their children.

Volunteers always needed. Call 250-674-2135.

Help Wanted

Announcements

Information

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

Located across the railway tracks in Vavenby, B.C.

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Great deals - low prices

PersonalsClearwater: AA MeetingsEvery Wednesday, #11 Lodge Drive, side door. Call 250-587-0026 anytime

Lost & FoundFound: Downhill skis found in Clearwater. Ph. 250-587-6492 to identify.Lost: Spare wheel and tire. 15 inch. If found please call 250-587-6492

Employment

Business Opportunities

GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All Cash-Retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full de-tails call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com

Trades, TechnicalCONCRETE FINISHERS & Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experi-enced concrete fi nishers and form setters for work in Ed-monton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommoda-tions provided for out of town work; Jobs@RaidersConcrete .com. Fax 780-444-9165.FACILITIES Maintenance Supervis-or, Kootenay Trout Hatchery, Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. For more information: www.go-fi shbc.com/postings

Work WantedHAFI GRANTS

Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability. You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building con-tractor @ 250-674-3875.

Services

Financial ServicesDROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Help Wanted

Services

Legal Services

Photography / VideoNeed a professional

photographer? Portraits, weddings,

special events, pet portraits, commercial.

Affordable memories that last a life-time. Seniors rates.

Book now avoid & disappointment. Sorry no passport photos

Jill Hayward250-319-8023/250-672-0055

PHOTOS by Keith McNeill

Digital and fi lm photographs.Phone 250-674-3252 or

email:[email protected]

Pets & Livestock

LivestockIntact meat goat bucklings & purebred Katadhin lamb rams for sale. Good for eating or breeding. 250-677-4447

Merchandise for Sale

Farm EquipmentFor sale in Barriere. 1999 U-Built Hay Trailer. Flat deck, has tandem axle. $2,000.00 obo Ph. 604-322-9204

Garage Sales4th Annual

Garage Sale To Die ForMay 3

9 am - Noonat North Thompson

Funeral Home73 Taren Drive

ClearwaterYard Sale

Thur. April 24 — Sat. April 269 am - 3 pm

1275 Gaggin RdBlackpool

Misc. for SaleFor Sale: 45ft Hwy Van Trailer. $1500 250-672-2045

Help Wanted

Help Wanted Help Wanted

Your community. Your classifi eds.

250.672.5611

fax 250.672.9900 email offi [email protected]

Buy a Classified in the Star/Journal and your

ad goes into The Times FREE

Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am -5pm

359 Borthwick Ave. Box 1020, Barriere BC V0E 1EoPh: 250.672.5611 • Fax: 250.672.9900

CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The paper will not be responsible for omis-sions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error.Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of ads which discriminate against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.Readers; in ads where ‘male’ is referred to, please read also as ‘female’ and where ‘female’ is used, read also ‘male’.NOTE: When ordering items out of province, the purchaser is responsible to pay provincial sales tax. Do not send money in response to an advertisement without confirming the credentials of that business, and be aware that some telephone numbers will be charged for by the minute

Regular Rate: 8.50 + GSTMaximum 15 words.20c per word extra

Special Rates: 3 Weeks;$22.15 + GST

Free Ads: Lost, Found,Student Work WantedFree ads maximum 15 wordswill run 2 consecutive weeks.

Happy Occasions:Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, etc.1 column by 3 inch - $18.49 + GST

Deadlines:Word Ads: Display Ads: Mondays 12pm Mondays 12pm

It is the policy of The Star/Journal and The Times to receive pre-payment on all classified advertisements.Ads may be submitted by phone if charged to a VISA, MC or an existing account.

CLASSIFIED RATES AND DEADLINES

Our classifi ed ads are on the net! Check it out atwww.bcclassified.com

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674-3717

CHURCH DIRECTORY

CHURCHOF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

Worship Sunday 11:00 A worshipping community of

Anglicans, United & LutheransAll Are Welcomethe Rev. Brian KrushelOffice: 250 672-5653

www.norththompsonpc.ca

ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday Mass - 9amWednesday, Friday

& Saturday Mass - 9amFather Donal O’Reilly

Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY

4818 Annesty Rd.(Across from High School)9:30am Adult Sunday School10:30am Sunday Service and

Children’s Sunday SchoolPastor: Lance Naylor

672-0111www.clabarriere.org

THE OPEN DOOR

FELLOWSHIP11:00 am Sundays at the Ridge

Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1pm

PASTOR TODD ENGLISH

Join us for refreshments after the Service.

Phone 250-672-1864 anytime.Affiliated with North American Baptist

Association. “Believe in the Lord Jesus - and you

will be saved.” (Acts 16:31)

Seventh-day Adventists Meet in the Church of Saint Paul

on Saturday MorningsBible Study - 9:30am

Worship Service - 11amFellowship Meal - 12:30pm

Everyone Welcome 318-0545

Cars - Sports & Imports


Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

STEEL BUILDINGS. Hot sav-ings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel Call 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. WantedCollectors Currently Buying:Coin Collections, Antiques,Native Art, Old Silver, Paint-ings, Jewellery etc. We Dealwith Estates 778-281-0030

Single set of Rabbit Ears for TV. Phone 250-674-3343 to leave message.

Used Postage StampsSupport International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Develop-ment Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scout-ers in the third world.Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

ToolsFor Sale: 225amp 2cyl Lincoln Welder, 5000 watt Genset & Honda high pressure fi re pump. $375 each. 250-672-2045

Rentals

Homes for RentClearwater: 3bdrm, 2bath home, Weyerhaeuser sub. Close to schools & amenities, f/bsmt, fenced yd, all appl. $1200/mo. Avail immed. Call 250-674-8750 for more info.

CWR 4brm Log House on land with a pool. Capped Utilities included for 1800/m. DDs and Refs. NS, Avail Apr 15. 250-851-3858 or 674-1313.

Rentals

Suites, LowerBirch Island: 2bdrm suite. Incl sat tv, utilities & laundry. Wood Heat. Available May 1.Ph. 250-674-1768

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts


Transportation

Auto Financing


Transportation

Boats

Give life ....register to be

an organ donor today!

for more information1-800-663-6189

www.transplant.bc.ca

It Startswith You!

www.pitch-in.ca

Woodlot License Plan Opportunity for Review and Comment

Woodlot License #0380

Please take notice that Simpcw Resources Ltd. on behalf of the Simpcw First Nation has made available to the pub-lic the Woodlot License Plan (WLP) for Woodlot License #0380 for review and comment. The WLP is required under section 12 of the Forest and Range Practices Act and specifies the intended results and strategies to meet the objectives set by government in the license.

A draft of the Plan is available for public review and written comment at the office of the Simpcw Resources Group of companies at 416 Dunn Lake Road, Chu Chua, BC which is located 8 km north of Barriere, BC. The plan is available for review between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Mon-day to Friday. Written comments should be submitted no later than May 26, 2014 to the contact below to ensure consideration.

Contact: James Foster, RPF Address: Simpcw Resources LLP PO Box 1287 Barriere BC, V0E 1E0E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 250-672-9995 ext. 259

Simpcw First Nations

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Services

Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Legal Services






Jill Hayward250-319-8023/250-672-0055


Services

Photography / VideoPHOTOS

by Keith McNeillDigital and fi lm photographs.

Phone 250-674-3252 or email:[email protected]

HandypersonsHandy-Person 30 years exp. in fl ooring, siding, decks, fenc-es, plumbing, repairs, etc. Call Ray Semrick 250-318-5925 (Barriere)

Pets & Livestock


PetsHome needed for Sadie. 8yr old female Lab mix. Good Dog. Please call 250-672-2101








ClearwaterYard Sale



Sunday April 27Giant Yard Sale

Rotary Sports Park9 am - 1 pm

$10/table (BYO) or donate to and support Clearwater Ro-tary. Ph 250-674-2795 or 250-676-9443 for pick-up. No lg appl eg. TVs or cabinetry pls


HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?




Misc. for SaleSTEEL BUILDINGS. Hot sav-ings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel Call 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.caSTEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. WantedCollectors Currently Buying:Coin Collections, Antiques,Native Art, Old Silver, Paint-ings, Jewellery etc. We Dealwith Estates 778-281-0030Single set of Rabbit Ears for TV. Phone 250-674-3343 to leave message.



Real Estate

Recreational

Recreation Paradise Year Round!

Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Prince-ton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys.

Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at

250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

Rentals




Transportation


Auto Financing

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today! 1.800.910.6402

Auto Loans. Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Approval. 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Transportation

Boats

Legal

Legal Notices

Pursuant to the provisions of the Repairers Lien Act, the following vehicle registered to Johnson Sun of 11260 Lansdowne Dr, Surrey. B.C. will be sold on May 16, 2014 to recover amount of $936.39, plus all applicable taxes and costs.

Vehicle description: 2002 Black Honda Civic 2 DR Coupe Vehicle Identification No. 1HGEM22592L800264

The said vehicle can be viewed at Clearwater Towing, 516 Swanson Rd. Clearwater, B.C. during regular business hours.

The said vehicle will be sold on a AS IS basis. The highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.

Legal

Legal NoticesPursuant to the provisions of the Repairers Lien Act, the following vehicle registered to John Arthur Downes of 1820 Highland Dr. N, Kelow-na, British Columbia, will be sold on Friday, May 16, 2014 to recover the amount of $1,559.25 plus all applicable taxes and costs.

Vehicle Description: 1993 Green Honda Civic 2 Dr Coupe Vehicle Identification No.2HGEJ2144PH009193

The said Vehicle can be viewed at Clearwater Towing, 516 Swanson Rd. Clearwater, B.C. during regu-lar business hours.

The said vehicle will be sold on AS IS basis. The highest or any bid will not necessari-ly be accepted.

Quit.Before your time

runs out.

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Services

Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Legal Services






Jill Hayward250-319-8023/250-672-0055


Services

Photography / VideoPHOTOS

by Keith McNeillDigital and fi lm photographs.

Phone 250-674-3252 or email:[email protected]

HandypersonsHandy-Person 30 years exp. in fl ooring, siding, decks, fenc-es, plumbing, repairs, etc. Call Ray Semrick 250-318-5925 (Barriere)

Pets & Livestock


PetsHome needed for Sadie. 8yr old female Lab mix. Good Dog. Please call 250-672-2101








ClearwaterYard Sale



Sunday April 27Giant Yard Sale

Rotary Sports Park9 am - 1 pm

$10/table (BYO) or donate to and support Clearwater Ro-tary. Ph 250-674-2795 or 250-676-9443 for pick-up. No lg appl eg. TVs or cabinetry pls


HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?




Misc. for SaleSTEEL BUILDINGS. Hot sav-ings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel Call 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.caSTEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. WantedCollectors Currently Buying:Coin Collections, Antiques,Native Art, Old Silver, Paint-ings, Jewellery etc. We Dealwith Estates 778-281-0030Single set of Rabbit Ears for TV. Phone 250-674-3343 to leave message.



Real Estate

Recreational

Recreation Paradise Year Round!

Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Prince-ton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys.

Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at

250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

Rentals




Transportation


Auto Financing

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today! 1.800.910.6402

Auto Loans. Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Approval. 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Transportation

Boats

Legal

Legal Notices

Pursuant to the provisions of the Repairers Lien Act, the following vehicle registered to Johnson Sun of 11260 Lansdowne Dr, Surrey. B.C. will be sold on May 16, 2014 to recover amount of $936.39, plus all applicable taxes and costs.

Vehicle description: 2002 Black Honda Civic 2 DR Coupe Vehicle Identification No. 1HGEM22592L800264

The said vehicle can be viewed at Clearwater Towing, 516 Swanson Rd. Clearwater, B.C. during regular business hours.

The said vehicle will be sold on a AS IS basis. The highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.

Legal

Legal NoticesPursuant to the provisions of the Repairers Lien Act, the following vehicle registered to John Arthur Downes of 1820 Highland Dr. N, Kelow-na, British Columbia, will be sold on Friday, May 16, 2014 to recover the amount of $1,559.25 plus all applicable taxes and costs.

Vehicle Description: 1993 Green Honda Civic 2 Dr Coupe Vehicle Identification No.2HGEJ2144PH009193

The said Vehicle can be viewed at Clearwater Towing, 516 Swanson Rd. Clearwater, B.C. during regu-lar business hours.

The said vehicle will be sold on AS IS basis. The highest or any bid will not necessari-ly be accepted.

Quit.Before your time

runs out.


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

Sarah Armstrong1931 – 2014

Sarah Arm-strong passed away in Kam-loops, B.C., at Royal Inland Hospital on Monday, April 21, 2014, at the age of 82 years.

She is sur-vived by her loving children, many grand-children, great-grandchildren and many family and friends.

A Wake Service will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2014, starting at 5:30 p.m., with the Funeral Service to take place on Friday, April 25, at 10:00 a.m., at the Spiritual Center at Simpcw First Nation.

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ritish Columbians use much more water than they need to. Conserving water reduces our need for treated drinking water and wastewater treatment, as well as water infrastructure. Water conservation saves you and your community money and reduces our impact on the environment.

Here are many easy and inexpensive ways you can be part of the solution. Complete a home water assessment.

The Water Smart Home Assessment is an activity you can do with the whole family – kids will love being involved in measuring and timing! Compare your usual practices with those that are the most water smart, and identify steps to reduce your water usage and impact. Saving Water Inside

Think water ef� cient next time you buy products like washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, irrigation sys-tems, taps and toilets.

• Replace your toilet with a low-� ow or dual � ush model. A new “six litre per � ush” model will save you up to over 25,000 litres per year for a typical family. A dual � ush model can save an average of ~26 per cent more water than a six litre low � ow toilet.

• Don’t use your toilet as a waste basket and remem-ber you don’t have to � ush every time!

• Shower under a low-� ow showerhead (nine litres of water per minute). This will save up the average family up to 20,000 litres/year. You’ll also save money on your energy bill by heating much less water.

• Next time you have to replace your washing ma-

chine, look for a water ef� cient front loading model. These models also require less energy and save money in the long term.

• Even something as simple as turning off the tap when you brush your teeth or wash vegetables will save up to 20 litres a minute. This adds up to hundreds of litres a year.

• Leaks and dripping taps are an unnecessary waste of water. Even a small leak can add up to hundreds of litres a year. Saving Water Outside

Garden watering is the biggest water use in the av-erage home – often more than one-third of water use occurs outdoors. An average garden hose uses up to 20 litres per minute.

• Landscape using native or drought-resistant plants and garden designs that minimize water use.

• Watering twice a week for less than an hour should be more than enough. Most plants will thrive with far less water than we currently use.

• Collect rainwater for watering the garden. Water the roots of your plants, instead of the leaves, with an ef� cient method like drip irrigation.

• Watch the weather before watering the garden. If rain is predicted, let Mother Nature take care of the job for you. Avoid watering in windy or hot conditions, when the vast majority of water will be lost to evaporation.

• Another great way to save water is to use a broom to sweep driveways and paths instead of the garden hose. You get a great bit of exercise this way too.

• Apply a layer of mulch on your garden beds and leave the grass a little bit longer. You’ll save work by wa-

tering less frequently and mowing the lawn less often.Ways to protect quality

• Share your smart water choices with friends and neighbours.

• Don’t throw chemicals or toxic solids down the sink, toilet or storm drains. They pollute the environ-ment and cause bad water quality issues that are costly to � x.

• Buy low phosphate or phosphate free detergents – look at the labels at the store to work out which one is best for your needs.

• Use fertilizer and compost in the right quantity. Extra fertilizer runs off your garden when it rains and the extra growth that fertilizer promotes can negatively impact creeks, rivers and the ocean.

• Drive your car onto the grass when you are going to wash it and remember more soap and chemicals isn’t better!

• Check out www.waterbucket.ca or Go Blue for lots more tips and tools to save water at home, on the farm, at work and in your community.

• Make sure your actions don’t pollute or harm the environment. Reduce the use of hazardous products in your home and garden.

• Reduce or eliminate the use of fertilizers and pes-ticides. Avoid applying them close to a well

• Take paints, oils, batteries and other hazardous materials to the nearest recycling or collection facility

• Do not pour anything but water into storm sewer grates – these sewers � ow directly into waterways

• If you are on a septic system, ensure that it is regu-larly maintained

Easy water smart tips for everyone

Better Business Bureau (BBB)

Spring has arrived and what better time to rid your home of the piles of paperwork you have accumulated over the past year. When it comes to storing and disposing of your personal records, BBB urges consum-ers to handle their information with care to avoid falling victim to fraud.

Danielle Primrose, president and CEO of BBB serving main-land B.C., says safeguarding your information is key when it comes to fraud prevention.

“Some consumers have an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ mentality when it comes to disposing of unwanted ma-terial,” she says. “But when it does come time to discard personal documents, it is cru-cial to do so properly so your information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. People don’t always know where their waste material ends up, which leaves the window of opportunity for identity theft wide open.”

So how long do you need to keep that ATM receipt clutter-ing up your wallet?

BBB recommends the fol-lowing timelines for discarding your documents:

Cancelled cheques - seven years: Cancelled cheques that support your tax returns, such as charitable contributions or tax payments, probably should be held for at least seven years - long enough to cover the six-year tax assessment period that starts when you � le your tax return for the year the cheque was written. Cancelled cheques and related receipts or docu-ments for a home purchase or sale, renovations or other im-provements to a property you own should be kept inde� nitely.

Receipts - Until veri� ed on bank statement: Save deposit, ATM, credit card and debit card receipts until the transac-tion appears on your statement and you have veri� ed that the information is accurate.

Credit card and bank ac-count statements - One-seven years: Save those with no tax or other long-term signi� cance for about a year, but save the rest for up to seven years. If you get a detailed annual statement, keep that and discard the corre-

sponding monthly statements.Credit card contracts and

other loan agreements - As long as active: Keep for as long as the account is active, in case you have a dispute with your lender over the terms of your contract.

Documentation of invest-ments - As long as you own them + Seven Years: Retain your purchase or sale of stocks, bonds and other investments while you own the investment and then seven years after that.

Safe Disposal; Shred per-sonal documents: If you are no longer required to keep per-sonal documents, make sure to dispose of them properly. Any document that contains a Social Insurance Number, bank account or credit card number, your date of birth, or other personal information should be shredded instead of tossed in the garbage. Shred-ding prevents your personal in-formation from being used by scammers for identity theft and other fraudulent activity.

For more information and other consumer tips, visit bbb.org.

Spring cleaning tips on cleaning up your documents while protecting your ID

Spring has arrived and what

Clearwater Buy-Low project to start soonAn excavator stands on the empty lot southwest of the Highway 5 round-about in Clearwater on Saturday, April 19. Buy-Low Foods got approval from town council the previous Tuesday for a development permit to start construction of a new shopping center on the site. This basically means their proposal is in accordance with the of� cial community plan (OCP), including a wood-water-stone natural look. Buy-Low still needs to get a building permit but could begin doing the groundwork before then.

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This is a team building and fun event, which encourages crowd participation. The challenge will see four teams (each consisting of two teens and two adults), who will be pitted against each other as they put together four brand new kids bicycles in the Trade Hall area. The winning team will receive a prize, and the bicycles will all be donated to deserving youngsters within the area. Sponsors of the event are the Barriere 911 Golf Tournament, and Barriere Timber Mart . Teens are invited to join in and sign up for a team.

Sunday at 3 pm; Don’t miss the 911 Bike Challenge

The 2nd annual Rural Living Expo and Trade Show (see next page) is lifting off for 2014. Over 100 exhibit booths will fill the Trade Show hall and the lovely new North Thompson Agriplex. The event has something for everyone - a full week-end of entertainment and great things to see and do - including the annual Barriere Celebration of Art.

For those of us who are blessed with living in rural British Columbia, or “the country” as some may say, life is truly sweet. We grow our own food, share what we have with those who have less, look out for each other, and our children are more in touch with the natural world. Rural residents are resilient, innovative and show lower stress levels.

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On Saturday at 11 a.m. we feature our own ‘Chopped’ event, called ‘AXED’, which is modelled after the popular TV cooking network contest. We expect this will be a favourite for years to come. Join the fun as four cooks open their ‘sur-prise’ basket of ingredients and then have to combine them to make a delicious three course meal. Organizers of this event say they have some interesting “curves” planned to throw at the competitors, and even the judges.

Sunday morning join us for a 10 a.m. Cowboy Church service with the music of country and western singer Gordie West, followed by the uplifting voices of the North Thompson Community Choir. Then cheer on the teams in the First Responder and Teen Bike Challenge, as they assemble mountain bikes in a competitive and fun team environment. The assembled bikes are earmarked to be given to youngsters within the community at a later date.

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Meet Elli Terwiel, a member of the Canadian Olympic Ski Team, and bring the young folks out to hear her presentation on motivation and goal setting. Find out what the Lower North Thompson Community Forest is up to, silviculture, and employment opportunities; learn about 4H, the Farm Women’s Network, or what the local horseback riding groups have planned for the year. See baby goats and newly hatched chicks, sure signs of spring in the country.

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The 2013 Bike Building Challenge in the Trade Hall.

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The 2nd annual Rural Living Expo and Trade Show, on Apr. 26 and 27, 2014, is finally here. Hosted at the North Thompson Fall Fair grounds in Barriere, attendees will find numerous exhibit booths on the grounds, and under roof in the Trade Show hall and the lovely new North Thompson Agriplex. The event has something for everyone, with a full weekend of entertainment and interesting things to see and do while you are here, including the 7th annual Barriere Celebra-tion of Art Festival.

For those of us who are blessed with living in rural British Columbia, or “the country” as some may say, life is truly sweet. We grow our own food, share what we have with those who have less, look out for each other, and our children are more in touch with the natural world. Rural residents are resilient, innovative and show lower stress levels.

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However, living the rural lifestyle does not mean we lack in amenities or services; you’ll see this for yourself at the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show as you peruse the smorgasbord of service organizations, clubs, merchants, artists and artisans, real estate and home improvement, resources, agriculture, agritourism, health and wellness, featured speakers, entertainment and so much more offered during the two day event.

Saturday will feature the first “AXED” com-petition. A cook off competition that is guaran-teed to be a fun and entertaining few hours while four cooks go bowl to bowl to find who will be the eventual winner!

We are especially excited to be able to welcome B.C.’s new Senior’s Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, on Sunday, at 11:15 a.m. in the Agriplex Hall. This is a great opportunity for our seniors to find out about Ms. Mackenzie’s portfolio and ask the

questions that are important to seniors in this area.

At 2:30 the same day, Canadian Olympic Ski Team member, Elli Terwiel, will share her experi-ences in representing Canada at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Drake Smith, MSW, will be a feature speaker at 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, and at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, with his presentation: ‘Af-ter Your Bucket List Ends– Then what?’

Three performances a day will be presented by the well known North America Beshano Bike Tri-als riders. Don’t miss their amazing athletic per-formance as they show you what mountain bikes can do inside the North Thompson Agriplex.

If you like the outdoors, you are bound to be interested in riding all terrain vehicles. Stop by the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society’s ATV demo area, and learn about safe operation of these vehicles while riding one.

All weekend we also get to enjoy the music of world renowned entertainer Gordie West, with a spe-cial Cowboy Church on Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

A special treat will be the wonderful sounds of the North Thompson Community Choir, brought to you be Leah Jones, and happening in the North Thompson Agriplex Hall at 12:30 Sunday. Or catch the 2nd Annual Bike Building Challenge at 3 p.m. in the Trade Hall.

Take a walk with us on the rural side... you will not be disappointed!

Jill Hayward, Event ManagerRural Expo and Trade Show

Welcome to the “Good Life” Meet B.C.’s new Senior’s Advocate on Sunday at the ExpoBritish Colum-

bia’s first Senior’s Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, will be a featured guest speaker on Sun-day, April 27, 11:15 a.m. in the North Thompson Agriplex hall during the Ru-ral Expo and Trade Show.

Members of the public, especially those who now call themselves “se-niors”, are encour-aged to come out and meet Canada’s first Senior’s Advocate, hear what she has to say about being the voice of seniors in B.C., and bring your questions along with you.

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The Rural Living Expo and Trade Show is pleased to have partnered with the North

Thompson Arts Council for a second year to showcase the Annual Celebration of Arts Festival in conjunction with our event.

In 2008 the first Celebration of the Arts Festival in Barriere was held. Partnering with the Chamber of Commerce and with funding provided by the 2010 Legacies Now through the North Thompson Valley Learning and Literacy Program, the event was organized in the hope that it would become an annual event.

The festival showcased the talents of local arti-sans and was a great opportunity for the commu-nity and visitors to see the many talented artists who live in our area. Over 30 artists participated that year, and the event was held in Fadear Park.

Since then, the festival has indeed become a yearly event, and although the dates and locations have changed a few times, from May to June and now to April, and from Fadear Park to the high-way next to Sam’s Pizza & Rib House, the event has remained an excellent venue for artisans from throughout the North Thompson Valley.

Until last year, the festival had been held outdoors every time, which wasn’t always the perfect situation; the weather hasn’t always cooperated. When in Fadear Park, there were dust storms, when next to the highway, wind and rain squalls, particularly in 2012, when many of the canopies that had been set up on the Friday

were blown down and destroyed. So in 2013 year, the group tried something different.

In conjunction with the first Rural Liv-ing Expo and Trade Show, we moved the Festival indoors, into the North Thompson Agriplex. There, ar-tisans and the visiting

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Now, in 2014, the Festival is once again joining with the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show, and will be returning to the North Thompson Agriplex.

For those coming specifically to check out and purchase artwork by local artisans - there will be a wide variety of quality work to peruse and to pur-chase; paintings, pottery, jewelry, wood carvings, wood work, unique cards and more.

Another feature, now in its second year, will be the exhibition of the Elementary Art Contest entries. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 7, from Heffley Creek, Sun Peaks, Barriere, Chu Chua, Clearwater, Vavenby and Blue River Elementary Schools have been invited to submit artwork for this contest. Those entries that have been turned in to the Armour Mountain Art Gal-lery in Barriere will be displayed at the Festival in the Agriplex for the public to vote on. Entries submitted to Clearwater were displayed at the Clearwater Art Festival on April 21 and voted on there.

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Ronald Handford, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development T: 604.681.1709 [email protected]

Barriere Star / Journal - 4.3125 inches wide x 7 inches tall Tech: [email protected] 604-925-9232

TSX: YMIOTCQX: YHMGF

Detailed Feasibility Study completed March 2012, restated and amended January 2013

• Mine life 28 years at a milling rate of 70,000 tonnes/day

• Estimated production over life-of-mine: 3.63 billion lbs copper, 372,000 oz gold and 14 million oz silver contained in concentrate

• Capital costs are estimated at C$838.95 million in Q4 2011 dollars, including contingency

• Senior management has extensive international experience with large scale open pit copper projects

• Environmental Assessment Certificate application submitted April 2013

• Project is 100% owned by Yellowhead Mining, subject to 3% NSR royalty capped at $2.5 million, adjusted for inflation, plus a further 2.5% NSR royalty on approximately 1.5 million tonnes of ore which is expected to be mined beginning in year 16 of the mine plan.

Meet slalom specialist Elli Terwiel in person, and hear about her journey to compete as a member of Canada’s Olympic Ski Team in Sochi. She will be at the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show, at the NT Agriplex in Barriere this Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Elli Terwiel made her of� cial Olympic debut at Sochi 2014 with the valuable experience of having been a forerunner at Vancouver 2010 for the slalom and giant slalom. It was her � rst time at a major global competition.

A slalom specialist, Terwiel had a breakout season in 2012-13 when she record three top-30 World Cup results. At one of those in Maribor, Slovenia, she was actually second-fastest in the second slalom run, en route to a 17th place � nish. In November 2013 Terwiel improved her career-best result to 11th place in Levi, Finland.

Terwiel has been competing on the World Cup circuit since January 2011, recording her � rst � nish in December 2011. She debuted at the FIS World Ski Championships in 2013 with a 28th place � nish in the slalom.

“I would de� nitely never trade my Olympic experience for anything,” writes Terwiel, on her blog. “It meant so much to me to be representing our beautiful country. It gave me such a feeling of pride and appreciation to be competing for Canada. ..... It is so worth the struggles you will face to get here. It is those exact struggles that will make it so special....no matter your result.”

Meet Canadian Olympic skier Elli Terwiel at Rural Expo this Sunday

Country and West-ern singer and sto-ryteller Gordie West will be presenting an old fashioned Cow-boy Church Service in the North Thompson Agriplex Hall on Sun-day, Apr. 27, at 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Gordie will also be out and about throughout the Expo and Trade show en-tertaining visitors and vendors with his music.

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7th Annual Celebration of the Arts can be found in the North Thompson Agriplex Hosted by the North Thompson Arts Council • www.norththompsonartscouncil.com

BESHANO Bike Trials performing at ExpoThe BESHANO Bike Trials Club was created by Karl

Jeannot in 1999, in a small town called Contrecœur, in Quebec, Canada. His goal was to promote this fasci-nating sport by gathering a few friends and fellow trial riders to present shows to the public.

Realizing the tremendous interest in the trials, Karl decided to invest more time into his project, to go fur-ther and to give the opportunity to the public in other cities to enjoy his bike productions.

The name “BESHANO” a mix of two family names Jeannot and Beshara, is an acknowledgement to Evan John Beshara for his great help at the Club’s debut.

Today, the BESHANO Bike Trials Club is definitely top of the list when talking about mountain bike trial spectacles throughout North America.

Mountain bike trials is a sport where the objective is to use perfect balance to keep control of the bike while going over obstacles.

While competing, touching the ground or the obsta-cles with any parts of the body means points are deduct-ed, which may then lead to a loss in the competition.

The BESHANO Bike Trials Club web site says it is, “... the largest bike trials team in Canada. Above all, we focus our efforts on promoting the sport by offering the best bike trial shows. Today you can see our teams’ productions in popular events happening in several Canadian provinces, such as: Quebec, Ontario, Brit-ish Columbia and starting in 2014, Alberta and part of Saskatchewan will also be covered by our new Central Canada division.”

The mountain bike stunt show consists in discovering today’s incredible bike trials riding techniques. Specta-tors from past events say they saw the athletes perform-ing on their bikes at such a high level that it literally amazed, and in some moments kept the audience breath-less with their abilities.

According to Wikipedia, mountain bike trials, also known as observed trials, is a discipline of mountain biking in which the rider attempts to pass through an obstacle course without setting foot to ground.

Trials riding is an extreme test of bicycle handling skills, over all kinds of obstacles, both natural and man-made. It now has a strong – though small – following worldwide, though it is still primarily a European sport.

Skills taken from trials riding can be used practically on any bicycle for balance, for example controlled brak-

ing and track standing, or balancing on the bike without putting a foot down.

Competition trial bikes are characterized by powerful brakes, wide handlebars, lightweight parts, single-speed low gearing, low tire pressures with a thick rear tire, distinctive frame geometry, and usually no seat.

BESHANO says they are looking forward to starting

Submitted photo:

(Above) BESHANO Bike Trials Founder, Karl Jean-not, on his bike at a competition in Naniamo, B.C. (Left) Team member Mike Bentham at a competi-tion in Mission, B.C.

their British Columbia season off with three performances daily inside the North Thomp-son Agriplex at the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show in Barriere on Apr. 26 and 27.

BESHANO riders will be offering auto-graph sessions after their first five presenta-tions during the Expo.

“See our show, talk with the riders, know more about the bikes and learn about the sport.” says Jeannot.


Thank You To Our Sponsors

• Aboriginal Engagement Success By Six, 250-674-2600

• Assurant Life of Canada

• Barriere & District Hospice Society, 250-672-9391

• Barriere Volunteer Fire Department, 250-672-9711

• Barriere First Responders Society, 778-220-6542

• BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program, Kamloops

• Beverley Day; TAB - the amazing Bra, 250-376-9641

• District of Barriere • www.barriere.ca

• Bodi Mekanix - chair massage - aro-matherapy spritzers, 250-672-0142

• Erica’s Emporium - card reader & jewelry, 250-674-2700

• Fay McCracken - healing colours & giftwares, butterfl [email protected]

• Gordie West - Country & Western Singer - www.gordiewestband.com

• Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society Barriere • 250-672-1941

• Marina Faoro - pencil art & terrari-ums, [email protected]

• North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association www.fallfair-rodeo.com

• North Thompson Funeral Services www.norththompsonfuneral.com

• North Thompson Star/Journal. www.starjournal.net • 250-672-5611

• North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society • 250-677-4284

• Phillips/Lifeline, In-home safety 24

hours a day for rural residents

• Photography by Jill Hayward, 250-319-8023

• Reliable Home Solutions- home de-

cor, sporting goods, jewelry, leggings, novelties, airbrush tattoos [email protected]

• Rick Weik, Recycling & Garbage Disposal, Louis Creek • 250-672-9895

• Scentsy - Carmen Ross 250-672-9298

• Simpcw First Nation & Simpcw Resources Group 250-672-9995

• Success By Six Barriere • 250-672-9773

• Thompson Nicola Regional District • www.tnrd.bc.ca

• West Properties & Develop- ments Inc., Riverwalk, Barriere, www.riverwalkhomes.ca

• Yellowhead Mining Inc., Vancouver, www.yellowheadmining.com

Trade Hall Exhibitors & Information

• Barriere Curling Club Concession in the Trade Hall - Open both days

• Grandma Alice’s Mobile Concession - Outside the North Thompson Agriplex & open both days

Celebration of Rural Living Exhibitors in the Agriplex, Trade Hall, and Outside

• Barriere Crime Stoppers Child Find fi ngerprinting of children at booth

• Barriere & Area Literacy Outreach - free adult tutoring & community literacy programs 250-672-9773

• Barriere & District Food Bank 250-672-0029

• Barriere & District Riding Club www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com

• BC Farm Women’s Network Louis Creek, B.C. • 250-672-9737

• BC Goat Association and Interior Goat Owners Association

• Domenic’s Marine Ltd., Kamloops www.domenicsmarine.com

• Jubilee RV, Kamloops www.jubileerv.com

• Lower North Thompson Catholic Women’s League, Barriere & area

• North Thompson Communities Foundation www.ntcommunitiesfoundation.com

• North Thompson Volunteer & Information Centre Barriere • 250-672-0033

• Rodeo Rednecks 4H Club, Clearwater • 250-674-0254

• Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 242, Barriere • 250-672-5913

• 93.1 fm - The Bear - Barriere Radio, 250-672-9316

• Thompson Valley Players Society Barriere • 250-672-5859

• Yellowhead 4H Club Barriere • 250-672-1878 Concessions

North Thompson Agriplex Vendors

• Amaranth Farms - trees and shrubs, McLure • 250-672-9712

• Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society, Barriere • 250-672-1941

• Noble Tractor & Equipment Ltd., Kamloops, www.nobletractor.com

Outdoor Vendors

The Trade Hall during our 2013 Rural Living Expo & Trade Show.

PLEASE NOTE: The list of vendors and exhibitors is only complete up to press time. You will � nd more vendors on site at the event.


Kathy CampbellBroker - Owner

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