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An important step in a historic treaty negotiation involving First Nations in this region will be taken next week.

The Canim Lake Band near 100 Mile House is one of four Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) te Qelmucw (NStQ) bands involved in the BC Treaty Process since 1993.

The treaty negotiations with the federal and pro-vincial governments cover a wide range of issues surrounding territory, gov-ernance and resources, and are seen by some as a path toward greater self-determi-nation for First Nations.

Close to 600 of the NStQ’s 2,500 members are eligible to vote in a referendum on

Feb. 11 on whether to pur-sue the treaty negotiations further.

The First Nations bands include Tsq’escen’ (Canim Lake), Stswecem’c/Xgat’tem (Canoe Creek/Dog Creek), Xats’ull/Cmetem’ (Soda Creek) and T’exelc (Williams Lake).

The Northern Shuswap Tribal Council and its affili-ated NStQ Treaty Group is holding the Agreement-in-Principle (AiP) referendum on Feb. 11 with community polling stations open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. NStQ band members 18 years of age and older are eligible to vote at their own bands’ polling sta-tion only.

The referendum will decide whether the NStQ membership wishes to continue into the final nego-tiations stage (Stage 5) of the

six-stage made-in-BC Treaty Process. It is not a vote on the Treaty itself.

The yes-or-no question is: “Do you support the rec-ommendation of the NStQ Leadership Council to pro-ceed to Final Agreement Negotiations?”

Stage 5 can take anywhere from three to five years to complete, says an NStQ spokesperson.

“Once a ‘final agreement’ is negotiated, the NStQ membership will be hold-ing a final vote whether to accept the treaty, before the ‘Implementation’ (Stage 6) can begin,” says Brad McGuire, the Northern Shuswap Treaty Society’s communications co-ordina-tor.

“The NStQ Leadership feels they need the support of the community members

themselves, before moving forward in the process. They truly want this to be a ‘peo-ple’s process’ and not driven by only the governments of Canada, B.C. and the NStQ leadership.”

Over the past year, the treaty teams have held com-munity meetings, urban meetings (for those mem-bers who live elsewhere – Vancouver, Kamloops, and Prince George), and more recently in the past couple of months have been meeting directly with families in their homes to provide as much information about the treaty as possible, McGuire says, adding “So members cast an informed vote on Feb. 11.”

Referendum results will be available after 10 a.m. on Feb. 12.

In a video posted on the NStQ Treaty Facebook

page, leaders from the four First Nations involved dis-cuss the importance of the negotiations, which include territorial claims.

“Our lands have always sustained us,” Canim Lake Band Chief Mike Archie says in the video clip. “Our lands hold the story and our lands define who we are.”

The five polling stations are Canim Lake Indian Band (Tsq’escen’) – Canim Lake Band Administration Building; Williams Lake Indian Band (T’exelc) – Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium; Soda Creek Indian Band (Xats’ūll) – Soda Creek Health Station; Stswecem’c/Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek/Dog Creek Indian bands) – Rosie Seymour Gymnasium and Dog Creek Community Centre.

Vote set for future of treaty processNorthern Shuswap members prepare for Treaty referendum on Feb. 11

Lac la Hache resident Peter Vogler competed in the six-dog class at the Cariboo Challenge Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race at the 108 Heritage Site on Jan. 30-31. Vogler was one of a few mushers from the South Cariboo area.

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A Bridge Lake parent is unhappy with a recent deci-sion by School District #27 (SD27) school board.

At their Jan. 26 school board meeting, SD27 school trustees decid-ed to start a 90-day publ ic-consultat ion process for the potential closure of Bridge Lake Elementary School at the end of the current school year.

In considering the potential closure, the board stated it con-

sidered the following factors:

• EnrolmentThere were 27 stu-

dents in 2013/14; 20 students in 2014/15; six students in 2015/16, and there are 13 eligible students in the Bridge Lake School catchment area.

• BudgetMinistry grants for

rural schools and assists school boards by pro-viding extra financial support for lower enrol-ments.

Schools with an enrolment between nine and 110 students receive $162,400, but

when the enrolment declines to eight or fewer, the Ministry grant is reduced to $77,325, which is less than 50 per cent.

• Proximity to anoth-er school

Bridge Lake Elementary School is 38 kilometres away from Horse Lake Elementary School.

School board chair Tanya Guenther notes that since 2013, the school board has closed four schools due to district-wide school enrolment capacity and budget-constraint issues, and one school

due to damage caused by flooding.

“It is disappointing to now be faced with considering the clo-sure of the Bridge Lake Elementary School due to declining enrol-ment. We understand this may have a major impact to the commu-nity of Bridge Lake.”

Bridge Lake Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) chair Piri DeVries says she is disappointed about the way SD27 handled the

decision-making pro-cess because the parents were not notified the trustees would be dis-cussing the issue at a board meeting.

“We didn’t hear any-thing about it until it was done and they gave us one day’s notice to come to a meeting at the school to talk about. I was away at a conference in Arizona and the other parents weren’t able to go either.”


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This year’s Cariboo Challenge Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race attract-ed 30 teams and hundreds of onlookers to the course at the 108 Heritage Site on Jan. 30-31.

Last year’s event, scheduled for mid-Jan-uary, was cancelled due to lack of snow, prompt-ing organizers to move it to the end of January this year.

However, a rapid thaw a few days before the event had the ground crew hauling in snow and shovelling it on to the trails for three days, says Craig Conklin.

The teams compet-ed in races of varying lengths over both days of the event. Teams of four dogs covered a four-mile course; six-

dog teams raced for six miles; and teams of 10 dogs had a 10-mile route.

The junior class, for those aged 12 and under, had one par-

ticipant: a five-year-old who travelled from northern Idaho to com-pete, Conklin says. He adds her two-dog team completed the two-mile course in slightly more

than eight minutes.“She’s been running

dogs since she was two. She’s really serious.”

Other teams came from as far afield as Alberta, Prince

George and northern British Columbia, and Chilliwack to com-pete in one of the few remaining courses in the province.

Conklin says there were 100 to 150 people watching the races at any given time.

“People tend to come and go throughout the day.”

The Psalm 23 Society provided breakfast and lunch at the site on both days, as a fund-raiser for the group, and the local Tim Hortons mobile van set up at the 108 Heritage Site to supply coffee and hot chocolate.

Conklin notes that Tim Hortons donated the proceeds to the South Cariboo Search and Rescue, which had members on-site throughout the event, and to the Cariboo Challenge organization.

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Five-year-old Harleigh Dutton travelled all the way from Pinehurst, Idaho with her parents to compete in this year’s Cariboo Challenge 2016 Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race, held at the 108 Historical Site, Jan 30-31. Dutton has been driving a sled dog since she was two years old. She completed a two mile loop driving the team on her own with her mother, Tammy, following her for safety on a snowmobile. She was the only junior competitor in this year’s event.


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Snowmobile Club maintains around 100 kilometres of trails – mostly the Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail from 70 Mile House Ten-ee-ah Lodge – and they are well signed. The club grooms sections of the trails and in and around the club-house as weather and conditions permit.

These are family friendly trails that pro-vide safe rides. Sledders can access Moose Meadows or Moose Valley canoe route trail system and get to Helena Lake, which are popular with families, and down to 70 Mile House.

Clubhouse: 900 Ainsworth Rd. Turn onto Ainsworth Road off Highway 97 at 99 Mile just before (head-ing north) or past (heading south) the railway overpass.Contact: Al Reichardt – home: 250-791-6322 or cell: 250-706-9825Memberships: single - $80 and family - $120All membership dues cover member-ship to the 100 Mile Snowmobile Club, which includes membership to the BC Snowmobile Federation, and should give you a dis-count on your liability insurance.Membership director: Laurie at 250-395-3663Guided rides: NoEvents: NoInformation: Go to

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ditions permitting.Clubhouse: 176 Green Lake South Rd.Contact: Club presi-dent John Sullivan – 250-456-2145Membership: Single – $85; Family (2 adults) – $130; Junior (16 years and under) – $30.All membership dues cover mem-bership to Green Lake Snowmobile Club, which includes membership to the BC Snowmobile Federation, and should give you a discount on your liability insurance.Membership director: Kim Lowe – 250-456-7506Guided Rides: Riders should be at the club-house by 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Sundays. Bring a lunch because the may not stop at a local eatery. If the temperature is colder than -12 C, the ride will be cancelled. All riders – from begin-ners to experts – are welcome.Events: Feb. 7 – The Green Lake Snowmobile Club is hosting its annual Snowarama Poker Ride at the clubhouse, with registration at 10 a.m. and the first sled out at 10:30. Cost is by dona-tion – net proceeds go to the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. There will be a concession and prizes for the best poker hands. There are several social events throughout the season.Information: www.greenlakesnowmo-bileclub.ca. Facebook/green lake snowmobile club

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Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 93.4 of the Land Act, and for the purposes of the Forest and Range Practices Act, the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations is proposing amendments to Old Growth Management Area (OGMA) boundaries in the 100 Mile House Natural Resource District. The proposed amendments are to address the following situations:

• Past harvest of beetle-killed pine within the OGMA, and the subsequent need to replace the harvested OGMA with an equivalent area of new permanent OGMA;

• Changes in ecosystem mapping which determine the percent targets and/or distribution of required OGMAs.

Maps showing the proposed OGMA amendment areas may be viewed at the 100 Mile House Natural Resource District office in 100 Mile House (300 Cariboo Highway 97). In addition, the maps can be accessed online at:

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The turnout for the Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night on Birch Avenue was down about 200 from the previous year, but key organizer Lucille Armstrong says she thought the event “went well” just the same.

“There were weather issues with the snow and the Wranglers game was going on and we were a little bit later in the month in January. We had a bit of a struggle there, but all in all, I thought it went really well.”

However, Armstrong says the service groups and other organizations in the community hall were happy because they had a lot of people come through and “they were being happy and having a great time.”

She notes the chil-dren’s games in front of the community hall were extremely busy.

“It was amazing and we had more partici-pants than last year.”

However, the Whacky Games and Races in the Donex Pharmacy & Department Store park-ing lot did fare so well, she says, adding it had poor lighting and people could not see very well.

“It was pretty quiet down at that end [of Birch Avenue]. We gave

it our best shot, but it will have to be changed up next year.”

She thanks the mer-chants for the donations to the Merchant Baskets, which were won by: Children, Robin Fry; Teen, Isabella Cibrian; and adult, June Sund.

Armstrong says the main attraction was the broomball games and they were great, with the competitors having a lot of fun for the eight-team, single-knockout tourney.

“There was a little bit of roughness but nobody got hurt and the spectators just loved it.”

She notes the Sunrise Ford team won the event and donated its $2,000

cheque to the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre.

“The best part of the night was seeing the community pull together and have a little winter fun.”

Noting there was a lot of effort put into orga-nizing and running the event, Armstrong says she is looking for some people to step up to help – both as volunteers and organizers.

Anyone who is inter-ested in helping with the event can call Armstrong at 250-395-7743.

“I would still love to volunteer for it and share the information and process that we did with whomever would

like to take on the plan-ning process. Also, this is the kickoff for the Cariboo Challenge Dog Sled Race, so perhaps they may have other ideas and plans for the future of the event.”

Armstrong notes there was an “awesome team” that put it togeth-er this year, but it’s still a lot of work.

The organization team included Louise Mayes, Bruce Madu, Ulli Vogler, Elaine Sanders, Norm Bennett, Pam Dafoe and Millie Halcro.

“Rob Fry was our go-to guy and advised on how to make things run more smoothly. Donna Barnett was a great help during the

event. She just pulled up her sleeves and said ‘what can I do to help’.

“I feel extremely for-tunate to have her in our community and willing to give her time to these events.”

Armstrong thanks all the businesses that donated to the Merchant Baskets, the media, and the people who sup-ported the event and those who came out to enjoy it.

The Sunrise Ford team won the fan-favourite broomball competition during the Cariboo Challenge Family Fun on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile on Jan. 29. The team donated its $2,000 prize to the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre.


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A “must do” course for anyone sledding in the mountains is com-ing up, following a

well-attended avalanche training session held by South Cariboo Search & Rescue in 100 Mile House on Jan. 16.

The upcom-ing Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course in 100 Mile House on Feb. 27-28 will focus on understanding and planning for the risks involved when riding in avalanche terrain.

It’s being organized by Trigger Point Snow

Services, in conjunction with the Mica Mountain Riders Association.

While the course is geared for snowmobil-ers, it’s still very useful for other backcountry users like skiers, says instructor Shane Gunn.

The course covers pre-planning, how to read forecasts and how to plan your trip, safe travelling techniques through the mountains, terrain assessment,

self rescue, companion rescue and how to use specific tools like shovels and beacons.

“It’s a very in-depth course,” says Gunn. “Mountain sledding is one of the fastest-grow-ing winter sports.

We’re getting a huge influx of users out at the

Mica Mountain area. Anybody venturing out into the backcountry should have avalanche safety training. They should be taking one of these courses.”

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British Columbians will be celebrating Family Day this coming weekend (Feb. 6-8).

B.C. started celebrating Family Day on the second Monday in February in 2013.

It was a bit of a catchup to other provinces in the country that already celebrated Family Day, so the B.C. Liberal government declared the second Monday of the month as Family Day.

The idea was to give British Columbians another long weekend, so they could spend more time with their families. It would give families another day to travel to visit their relatives. That’s great if they live in B.C. because Albertans celebrate Family Day on the third Monday of February.

Apparently, the B.C. Liberals wanted to have a spe-cial Family Day in B.C. that we wouldn’t have to share with the other provinces, which have their Family Day long weekend a week later.

Being resilient, we British Columbians soon adapt-ed to our special long weekend by celebrating our families in our own communities.

We started slowly with a few gatherings that could be enjoyed by our families. Some of the events were new and remain with us today.

Others are long-standing events that have been tweaked a bit to add some family flavour that entices parents and grandparents to try something with their loved ones.

Such is the case in the South Cariboo and here in 100 Mile House.

Here are some of the things our families can do together this coming long weekend.

On Feb. 6, we could take family fishing at the Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Ice-Fishing Derby. Fishing is a great family event and something children remember for the rest of their lives.

The 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society is inviting every-one to come up to the 99 Mile Trails and check out a couple of free events – skiing or snowshoeing – and they have rentals on Feb. 6 and 8.

For a bit of a blast to the past, the Third Annual Interlakes Outhouse Races are going at the Interlakes Service Centre on Highway 24 on Feb. 7.

On Feb. 7, The Green Lake Snowmobile Club is hosting its annual Snowarama Poker Ride at the club-house (176 Green Lake South Rd.) with registration at 10 a.m. and the first sled out at 10:30.

On Feb. 8, celebrate Family Day on the slopes at the Mt. Timothy Ski Area with 50 per cent off lift tickets for all ages, or enjoy Family Day at the Lake Of The Trees Bible Camp from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Take the family out to a hockey game and watch the 100 Mile House Wranglers host the Kamloops Storm at the arena on Feb. 8, with the puck dropping at 4 p.m.

On Feb. 8, there will be a Family Skate at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre from noon to 1 p.m. Admittance is by donation to Kindergym.

Check out the details on pages B3 and B3 in this edition of the 100 Mile House Free Press, and take a day off to have fun with your family.

Enjoy Family Day

Fourteen years ago, B.C. Marijuana Party candidate

Joshua McKenzie ran in the staunchly conservative provincial riding of Fort Langley-Aldergrove. He spent a memorable all-candidates meeting answering every question with one sentence: “If government legalized and taxed marijuana, there would be plenty of money for health care, education and other priorities.” By the end of the meeting, people were chanting his answer along with him.

McKenzie only drew 674 votes, but the belief that legalizing and taxing marijuana could pay for everything has only grown since 2001.

The examples south of the border, however, seem to suggest that the truth is very different.

With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s campaign promise to “design a new system of strict marijuana sales and distribution,

with appropriate federal and provincial excise taxes applied,” Canada is closer than ever before to seeing what kind of tax money can be wrung out of the pot industry.

A 2012 study estimated national marijuana sales at $4.6 billion per year. That’s total revenue, not potential taxes. Indeed, the taxes generated from marijuana are likely to be far less than suggested in recent years.

In Colorado, the first United States state to legalize pot, tax revenue from marijuana is on pace to hit $126 million this year on $923 million worth of sales. If Canada used a similar tax rate, it would generate $628 million in taxes per year.

That might sound like a lot of money, but

considering the federal government is projecting to collect $290 billion in revenue this year, the additional cash from marijuana would amount to an increase of 0.22 per cent.

Marijuana legalization advocates often argue that enforcement costs will dip, too. However, that isn’t the case thus far in Colorado, as police there have asked for more resources to try to stamp out the organized crime networks

that controlled marijuana production and sales for decades. Further, the black market is still in operation as people seek cheaper, tax-free marijuana.

And that’s the real Catch-22. How do you regulate and tax marijuana when the black market can provide it so much cheaper?

If you push marijuana

taxes to tobacco levels, will you keep people buying contraband?

Would a critical mass of people pay a premium for pot when they can get it the old fashioned way at much lower prices?

Marijuana is – and would remain – the same, unless the price of the legal product was lower than the black market price, which would only happen if the government decided to forgo some of its potential tax revenue.

Marijuana legalization is coming, thanks to newly elected Prime Minister Trudeau. It will be a fascinating experiment in public safety and taxation policy, one that will be studied for decades to come.

But no politician should start writing cheques until they see how many zeros marijuana taxes actually produce.

Jordan Bateman is the B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

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To the editor:Last month, the British Columbia

government told the National Energy Board (NEB) it opposes the Kinder Morgan pipeline and tank-ers proposal.

This is great news for all British Columbians who care about the risks of spills (on land or on our coast), our climate and our eco-nomic future.

The government’s rejection of Kinder Morgan (KM) puts it on the right side of history, as we see more

and more evidence that the fossil fuel industry’s days are numbered.

Despite the B.C. government’s opposition, it is almost inevitable that the NEB will recommend the project proceed. The deck was heavily stacked in KM’s favour by the previous federal government to get the green light it wanted from the NEB.

The final decision, however, will be in the hands of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet. If Trudeau is sincere in commit-

ting Canada to helping keep global warming under 1.5 C he simply can-not approve KM’s proposal.

It would pump well over three billion tonnes of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere over a 30-year span. (For perspective, B.C.’s cur-rent officially reported emissions total just over 60 million tonnes and need to drop to 13 million tonnes by 2050 to meet current targets.)

Sierra Club BC believes we need to apply a “climate test” to

all project proposals that would generate emissions above a certain threshold. Simply put, a climate test would ask if a given project would make climate change worse: yes or no?

Both the provincial and feder-al governments should adopt this approach if they are serious about providing leadership in the fight about climate change. Not only will our climate benefit, our economy will, too.

For every million dollars invested

in fossil fuels, two jobs are created, while renewable energy sources generate 15 jobs.

If we want clean air, clean water and a livable climate; if we want plentiful jobs that can revitalize local economies, then the path is clear: we need fewer pipelines and more solar panels, less fracking and more wind turbines. And we need our governments to lead the way.

Larissa StendieSierra Club BC

Governments need to lead way on renewable energy

To the editor:The death of former British

Columbia premier Bill Bennett saddened me and I am sure many British Columbians.

We lost not only a savvy and hard-working politician and busi-nessman, but also a great premier and a good man whose example inspired loyalty from those who knew him and worked with him, and respect from his enemies.

His contribution to this prov-ince in the 10-year period he was premier in the ’70s and ’80s was enormous.

Cut from the same mould as his father and also great former pre-mier, W.A.C. Bennett, Bill Bennett knew how to respectfully treat taxpayers’ money.

Current Premier Christy Clark said it well.

“Perhaps no other premier did more to modernize our province.

He brought SkyTrain, Canada Place and B.C. Place to Vancouver and began the Coquihalla Highway project and expanded our mining and hydro industries.”

Bill Bennett gave us Expo ‘86 and can be rightly credited for transforming Vancouver into a world-class city.

Former NDP cabinet minister Moe Sihota credits Bennett for putting B.C. on the world stage.

Bennett was also considered an architect of financial restraint in the province and a signatory to Canada’s Constitution.

He guided B.C. through the turbulent early ’80s with a con-

troversial restraint program fought by unions that organized the so-called Operational Solidarity movement, but Bennett prevailed and a general strike was averted.

Both father and son served this province well for 30 years. I consider myself fortunate to have

grown up in B.C. during their era.Much of the current prosperity

we all enjoy as British Columbians we owe to the Bennetts and so it is with a mixture of both gratitude and sadness we all feel our loss.

Gerald HallNanoose Bay

British Columbians owe W.A.C. and Bill Bennett a lot

Communities around British Columbia are struggling to cope with the continued influx of what

politicians call “homelessness,” a term that suggests the problem can be solved merely by providing more homes.

Taxpaying citizens see the daily reality behind the soothing euphemisms – mainly transients squatting in parks and “tent cities” blighted by drug abuse and crime, and “homeless” shelters that fill up as soon as they open.

Taxpayers worry the continued costly supply of supports only invites more arrivals, particularly in the gentle climate of southwestern B.C.

Their worries are well founded. In Abbotsford, a 40-bed “temporary weather shelter” made from industrial camp trailers opened in December with a $450,000 operating grant from B.C. Housing.

It was full in 10 days. Abbotsford Police chief Bob Rich told city council in January that his bike officers don’t recognize most of the shelter occupants from their constant patrols of local tent camps, the largest of which has been on a city-owned

roadside site since 2013.In Maple Ridge, a “low barrier harm

reduction” shelter was opened last fall in response to a growing tent camp and accompanying drug dealing, prostitution and petty crime.

One resident noted bitterly that a mayor’s task force had identified 42 unsheltered homeless people, then found places for 77 from the camp, 40 from a closing “temporary” shelter and 40 in a new shelter. “How exactly does one house 157 out of 42?” she asked.

Victoria’s camping population has gathered in an Occupy-style squat on provincial land next to the courthouse, after years of uncontrolled camping in Beacon Hill and other city parks.

The city opened a shelter in a vacant Boys and Girls Club gym, complete with new indoor tents. By the time that was full, the courthouse camp was bigger than ever, with some occupants describing how they came to town for the opportunity.

One said Vancouver Police gave her a bus ticket to Victoria.

The latest plan by a local agency that runs Victoria shelters is to convert an old, empty seniors’ care home into a 101-bed permanent housing facility. This would also be “low barrier,” a euphemism for

allowing drug and alcohol consumption in the rooms.

The city has come up with around $1 million for this project, in a residential area next to a school, but it still needs millions more to renovate and run it. This would presumably come from B.C. taxpayers via our social housing czar, deputy premier Rich Coleman.

Coleman pioneered this “housing first” experiment in 2007, buying up 13 century-

old “single-room occupancy” hotels in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside. These crumbling bedbug habitats were bought and renovated for a staggering $143 million, plus a 15-year maintenance commitment and a cop assigned to each one in an effort to

contain the chaos inside.Coleman brags endlessly about the great

job he has done, but how is that actually working? A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers provides a more objective assessment.

Tracking 433 mentally ill homeless adults over 10 years, the study found the concentration of low-rent accommodation, food handouts, street outreach and medical supports resulted in “significant personal decline rather than recovery, as evidenced by their involvement in the criminal justice system, large increases in acute care and prolonged homelessness.”

The rate of people arriving in this service-intensive hellhole has tripled in the last 10 years, a finding similar to studies of concentrated services in New York, Sao Paulo and Osaka.

It’s a cautionary tale for other urban communities where this failed containment model is proposed.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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To the editor:I am writing regarding the letter,

headlined Local MLA peeved with Free Press editorial, on page A9 of the Jan. 28 edition of the 100 Mile House Free Press.

I wanted to respond to Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett’s claim of disinformation of Site C dam, when, in fact, it is she who is hiding the real facts and truths

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BC Hydro still pays a dividend

to the government.How can a corporation bleeding

to death financially pay a divi-dend?

The answer is – are you ready for this – the cost is passed onto us, the beleaguered ratepayer/tax-payer. What is happening is simple. The government takes the divi-dend that can only be paid by a BC Hydro rate increase.

So, the government steals from our pocket then makes up the theft by raising rates!

Mrs. Barnett you should be ashamed of yourself.

I’m not sure how you were re-elected when you’re such a big part of the problem and little to do with the solution....

Steve BrownRuth Lake Road

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Marissa BallHorse Lake

Oh yes, tons of fun especially the parades ... awesome.

Eric Hicks100 Mile

Yes, absolutely! It is a good way to get people out to support the community.

Hugh Macgillivray100 Mile House

Yes. We need more activities in this town to bring people out.

Brianna CareyForest Grove

Absolutely! I think that this brings our community together in January and it's just wonderful.

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KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Coroners Office is inves-tigating the case of a woman on the Tk’emlups Indian Band being mauled to death by a dog Jan. 30.

Coroner Barb McLintock told KTW Sunday eve-ning that she has few details on the incident, but noted her office was called Saturday.

“We have just started the preliminary investiga-tion,” McLintock said, noting her office is working with the Tk’emlups RCMP office.

The victim is being reported as TIB elder Kathleen Green, 78, a residential-school survivor who lived with her grandson in a home on the band’s reserve.

Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Cheryl Bush said officers from the Tk’emlups detachment were called to a home on Shuswap Road West just after 5 p.m. to investigate “a reported death, possibly related to a dog mauling.

Bush said Mounties had to shoot and kill the animal, believed to have been a Rottweiler, to allow paramedics to reach Green.

Husky’s previous owner charged with animal crueltyLANGLEY - Yu Lin, the previous owner of an ema-

ciated young husky dog who was found abandoned in Maple Ridge last January, has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, following an investigation.

The dog, now named Willow, weighed 15 kg. upon intake, compared to a normal weight of about 24 kg. for a dog of her age and breed, said Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. Willow “was assessed with a score of ‘one’ on the canine body conditioning scale of one to nine, meaning that she was severely malnourished,” said Chortyk.

Willow was rushed to Dewdney Animal Hospital in Maple Ridge where she received around-the-clock treatment and was cared for in an SPCA foster home for several months as she recovered.

The BC SPCA’s Cruelty Investigations Department identified Willow’s former owner shortly after the investigation began and submitted recommendations for charges to Crown counsel in February, 2015.

If convicted, Lin faces up to two years in jail, a maximum fine of $75,000 and up to a lifetime ban on owning animals.

100 Mile RCMP responded to 57 com-plaints and calls for service during the past two weeks. Some of the highlights are attached here.

Suspicious fireOn Feb. 1, 100 Mile

House RCMP were called to a house fire on Messner Road in the Lone Butte area.

The house was deter-mined to be vacant at the time. The cause of the fire is being treated as suspicious. 100 Mile RCMP and North District Regional General Investigation

Section are continuing to investigate this mat-ter.

Anyone having infor-mation about this house fire is asked to call the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456 or call CrimeStoppers at

1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Slippery roadsOn Jan. 29, 100 Mile

RCMP and rescue crews responded to three separate collisions in a short space of time on Highway 97 south of

100 Mile. There were no serious injuries at any of these collisions.

Deteriorating weather and road conditions, as well as driver response to these road conditions were contributing fac-tors in these collisions.


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Two dozen snowmobilers from Kamloops rode in to the Green Lake Snowmobile

Club parking lot around 4 p.m. on Jan. 31 as part of the British Columbia Snowmobile Federation’s (BCSF) Commemorative Ride.

The BCSF has been repre-senting snowmobiling in the province for 50 years – currently with 72 clubs in B.C. – and the executive board decided to celebrate the milestone by sledding along the Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail (GRST) from 70 Mile House to Wells/Barkerville.

Green Lake was the first stop on the trip and the local snowmobile club members were gracious hosts – pick-ing the Kamloops riders up at Moose Lake and guiding them back to the clubhouse, feeding them and leading them up the GRST until they were met by the 100 Mile Snowmobile Club.

Among the visitors was BCSF president Erin Hart who said it was a great ride in from Kamloops on a sunny day and good trails.

Hart noted they brought Phil Malta, who is the host of Snowmobiler Television, with them.

He jumped at the chance to join the ride because there isn’t much snow in Ontario this year, he said, adding Malta is filming and shooting stills along the ride.

“It’s awesome because they’re looking for foot-age and content.... The fact that we can highlight British Columbia on a national screen, showing that B.C. is not

just about mountains and avalanches.

“We have beautiful trail riding through the Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail. This is some-thing that we have needed to promote for a long, long time, but you know what, it takes volunteers and time.”

Noting the GRST has been in the works

for a long time, Hart praised Donna Barnett and her husband, Jack, for being the founders who got things rolling.

“Donna is busy representing her jurisdic-tion in Victoria, so it’s up to us snowmobilers to put in the work to get this trail finished.”

Hart said it’s great to meet with Barnett in Victoria and to get introduced to various ministers to discuss issues snowmobilers are having and let them know we are represent-ing thousands of people.

“So, I emphasize with all of the club executives I meet that it’s all about building membership. It’s a lot easier in Victoria to say ‘we represent an X amount of people’.

“There is a big economic value to what we do here. Snowmobiling in Canada is an $8-billion industry annually ... in B.C., it’s $865 million alone, and snowmobilers represent economic boost in every commu-nity they visit – hotels, motels, gas, parts and food.”

The BCSF president says snowmobiling is definitely a family oriented sport, especially for local snowmobile clubs, which are always looking for new members.

BCSF president enjoying Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail

Erin Hart

The riding area includes Spanish Mountain area, which is in the Flour Mills area (part of Wells Gray Park), which is closed Feb. 15.

Northwest of that is the Mica Mountain Snowmobile Riding Area and it’s an Intermediate-plus riding area because of the difficulty of the trail and terrain to get up into the area.

This is a mountain caribou area managed by the Mountain Caribou Recovery Program, so everybody needs to stay in bounds.

The area is signed and there are significant maps and avalanche information at the recreation site at the trail head. It’s highly recommended riders carry probes, shovels and peeps (transmitters) and know how to use them.

It is an interesting area and very scenic – an all-day experience.

Clubhouse: There is a Recreational Site building at the end of the 7000 Road just past Spanish LakeContact: Pierre Dion – 250-395-4441Membership: $120/first person; $75/second per-son; Junior (15 years and under) - $40; and social membership - $40All membership dues cover membership to Mica Mountain Riders Association, which includes mem-bership to the BC Snowmobile Federation, and should give you a discount on your liability insurance.Guided rides: There are no guided rides, but if you phone your snowmobile dealership, they may be able to hook you up with someone who is going out. Trail fees are $15/day at the trail head, or they can be pre-paid at your snowmobile dealership.Events: There is a dinner/auction fundraiser at Marmot Ridge Golf Course in December.Contact: facebook/mica mountain riders association

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Val Severin photo

100 Mile Snowmobile Club The 100 Mile

Snowmobile Club maintains around 100 kilometres of trails – mostly the Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail from 70 Mile House to Ten-ee-ah Lodge – and they are well signed. The club grooms sections of the trails and in and around the clubhouse as weather and conditions permit.

These are family friendly trails that pro-vide safe rides. Sledders can access Moose Meadows or Moose Valley canoe route trail system and get to Helena Lake, which are popular with families, and down to 70 Mile House.

Clubhouse: 900 Ainsworth Rd. Turn onto Ainsworth Road off Highway 97 at 99 Mile just before (head-ing north) or past (heading south) the railway overpass.Contact: Al Reichardt – home: 250-791-6322 or cell: 250-706-9825Memberships: single - $80 and family - $120All membership dues cover member-ship to the 100 Mile Snowmobile Club, which includes membership to the BC Snowmobile Federation, and should give you a dis-count on your liability insurance.Membership director: Laurie at 250-395-3663Guided rides: NoEvents: NoInformation: Go to

bcsf.org and click on 100 Mile Snowmobile Club.

Green Lake Snowmobile ClubThe Green Lake

Snowmobile Club pro-vides members and visitors with 90 kilome-tres of trails, which wind their way through the South Green Lake area.

These trails have new signage, including area maps, and are maintained and groomed regularly – weather and snow con-

ditions permitting.Clubhouse: 176 Green Lake South Rd.Contact: Club presi-dent John Sullivan – 250-456-2145Membership: Single – $85; Family (2 adults) – $130; Junior (16 years and under) – $30.All membership dues cover mem-bership to Green Lake Snowmobile Club, which includes membership to the BC Snowmobile Federation, and should give you a discount on your liability insurance.Membership director: Kim Lowe – 250-456-7506Guided Rides: Riders should be at the club-house by 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Sundays. Bring a lunch because the may not stop at a local eatery. If the temperature is colder than -12 C, the ride will be cancelled. All riders – from begin-ners to experts – are welcome.Events: Feb. 7 – The Green Lake Snowmobile Club is hosting its annual Snowarama Poker Ride at the clubhouse, with registration at 10 a.m. and the first sled out at 10:30. Cost is by dona-tion – net proceeds go to the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. There will be a concession and prizes for the best poker hands. There are several social events throughout the season.Information: www.greenlakesnowmo-bileclub.ca. Facebook/green lake snowmobile club

Interlakes Snowmobile ClubThe Interlakes

Snowmobile Club most-ly does mountain rides by following numerous maintained trails it main-tains and there is some signage.

The club sells maps of small areas for $5, as well

as a $35 map that covers the whole territory.

Clubhouse: No club-houseContact: Club president Marcel DeRepentigny – 250-395-5363Membership: $50 for the first family; $45 for the second fam-ily member; Seniors - $35; social member-ship - $25 - $5 of the dues goes to Avalanche Awareness.All membership dues cover mem-bership to Green Lake Snowmobile Club, which includes membership to the BC Snowmobile

Federation, and should give you a discount on your liability insurance.Information: Marcel DeRepentigny – 250-395-5363Guided Rides: There are two rides a week and sledders will have to pack a lunch. In February, club mem-bers make a trip to Wells for a few days of riding. Information: Norm McCartney at 250-395-3557Events: The club has several social events.Information: web: I n t e r l a k e s s n o w mobileclub or email: i [email protected]


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By Cheryl Groves

On Jan. 31, 21 rid-ers left Kamloops to make their way to the Green Lake Snowmobile Club.

A few of our club members rode out to meet them at Moose Lake and then guid-ed them back to our clubhouse. There had been a few minor hic-cups along the way, but everyone arrived safe and sound.

After coffee and cook-ies, they then found their way to either the Wind and Pillows B&B or Little Horse Lodge to clean up and come back to the clubhouse for beef dip dinner and potluck.

Around 10 p.m., the riders were ready to head back to their beds to relax before they left for 108 Mile Ranch the next day.

Club members pro-vided transportation to the Little Horse Lodge in the evening and early the next morning, so everyone could make the breakfast at the Wind and Pillows.

The Potters put on a wonderful break-fast that was enjoyed by all.

Around 10 a.m, 26 riders left the club-house on their way to 100 Mile House and then on to the 108 for the night.

The Green Lake Snowmobile Club put in more than 50 hours grooming the trails for the ride, many hours putting the dinner together and the trans-portation back and forth to Little Horse Lodge, but all the riders I spoke to appreciated it.

SnowaramaOne of our big-

gest events is the Snowarama, which we

will be hosting on Feb. 7 at the clubhouse.

Net proceeds from this day go to the BC Lions Society for Children with

Disabilities. We will have a poker ride, fol-lowed by a concession and then prizes for the best poker hand. Cost is by donation.

Firefighter newsThe South Green

Lake Volunteer Fire Department ended the year with a cabin fire.

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fighters were able to contain the fire to the cabin and everyone, including the pets, where safe.

The firefighters

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Thursday

High 1Low -3A mix of sun and clouds

Saturday

High 2Low -7A few � urries

Monday


Friday

High 3Low -2Cloudy with sunny breaks

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Last week 12 cm of snow was recorded. Highs peaked at 9 C, with lows to -7 C.

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Local artist Susan Kruse, who draws most of her inspi-ration from the scenery and wildlife around 100 Mile House, has some of her work on display at the Showcase Gallery throughout the month of February, allow-ing others to see the area through her eyes.

“I’m an outdoorsy person; I’m always outside,” says Kruse, who moved here from the Okanagan four years ago.

She retired after a 30-year career teaching elementa-ry school, and relishes the opportunity to get outdoors in all seasons and observe the landscape.

“I’ll have a pretty eclectic group of paintings on dis-play. There’s no theme.

“There’ll be flower paint-ings, landscapes, still life,

wildlife, and some winter paintings from this year.”

If Kruse doesn’t have her paints with her to capture a scene, she’ll take photo-graphs and use them for reference. The display will feature some of her photog-raphy, enabling viewers to see how she’s interpreted what she’s seen.

Kruse works mainly in acrylics and watercolour when she paints.

She also designs cards, which are for sale at the Parkside Art Gallery shop, using watercolour or pen-and-ink. Some of her cards will be at the Showcase Gallery.

“I do most of my painting in winter,” she says, when she’s able to work from her photographs. An avid cross-country skier, she’s recently completed a painting of a ski shack along the 108 Mile

cross-country trails.The Showcase Gallery,

located at 475 Birch Ave., holds regular displays of artwork, which change on a monthly basis. Leslie Ginther, who’s in charge of looking after the display, says that in addition to work by individual artists, Showcase Gallery hosts two exhibits a year of work by members of the Cariboo Artists’ Guild; the next one is in March.

Sometimes she approach-es artists about doing an exhibit, while other times an artist will approach her. This is Kruse’s second individu-al exhibit at the Showcase Gallery, and she encourages people to drop by and take a look.

“I paint what I’m passion-ate about, which is a lot of things, – especially the beau-ty of nature.”

Showcase Gallery to feature artwork by local artistKruse: ‘I paint what I’m passionate about—the beauty of nature’

108 Mile Ranch artist Susan Kruse holds one of her paintings, Cariboo Winter, she will be displaying at the Showcase Gallery in the South Cariboo Business Centre at 475 Birch Ave. in 100 Mile House during the month of February. The gallery is located on the main floor next to the interior stairs.

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Longtime Lac la Hache resident Mike Huntley completed the recreational skijoring seven-kilometre race in a time of slightly more than 25 minutes during the Cariboo Challenge 2016 Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race at the 108 Heritage Site on Jan. 30 or 31.

Mike, 76, takes his dog Sam, a 10-year-old purebred black lab, out on for a run about three times a week.

Undaunted, Sam only has one eye as he was blind in the other from birth.

Huntley had one wipeout on the trail due to the slick conditions on Jan. 31. He was a bit sore, but still had a good personal time.

He was not offi-cially entered in the competition this year, but finished with the same time as he did when he competed in the same event two years ago.

Huntley is no strang-er to skijoring as he also ran in a portion of the Mail Run from Wells to Barkerville in the past.

The Huntleys had teams of sled dogs in the ’80s and used to go out on the trails with Jack Gawthorn on many occasions until his dis-appearance.

Coffee houseThe next instalment

of the Lac la Hache Coffee House perfor-

mances will be held at the Lac la Hache Pioneer Centre on Feb. 5, with the doors open-ing at 6:30.

This Lac la Hache Community Church-sponsored event will see a variety of great local entertainment. There is free coffee and snacks are provided. Optional charitable donations accepted.

For more informa-tion, contact Bruce

Wilcox at 250-396-4100.

BingoBingo is held every

Wednesday at the Lac la Hache Community Hall.

With the weather being unpredictable as of late, bingo can be cancelled when road and weather conditions are unfavourable.

For information regarding bingo or to

help out, please contact Barb Hansen at 250-396-7567.

Curling funspielThe Lac La Hache

Curling Club invites everyone to its annual Funspiel on Feb. 27 at the 100 Mile House Curling Rink.

Anyone interested in participating can bring their own team or sign up and be put on a team.

All ages are wel-come. The cost of $25 per person includes three draws of four-end games and dinner.

Contact Hetty Wright at 250-396-4253 by 8 p.m. on Feb. 20 to sign up for some fun curling.


• Feb. 4-6 – Traditional Crafts in 2016, fea-turing the works of the South Cariboo Weavers, Spinners and Fibre Artists Guild, will be pre-sented at the Parkside Art Gallery at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon-4 p.m. on Saturdays.

• Feb. 5 – A Lac la Hache Community Coffee House will be held at the Pioneer Centre in Lac la Hache, starting at 7 p.m. Come out for a free evening of great entertainment, coffee and snacks. For information, call Bruce Wilcox at 778-485-5122.

• Feb. 7 – The Green Lake Snowmobile Club is hosting its annual Snowarama Poker Ride at the clubhouse (176 Green Lake South Rd.) with registration at 10 a.m. and the first sled out at 10:30. Cost is by donation – net proceeds go to the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. There will be a concession and prizes for the best poker hands. For informa-tion: www.greenlakesnowmobileclub.ca.

• Feb. 9 – St. Timothy’s Anglican Church (corner of Horse Lake and Blackstock roads in 100 Mile House) is hosting it annual Pancake Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. The meal is by dona-tion and all proceeds go to the church’s World Relief Fun. Everyone is welcome.

• Feb. 13 – Registration for the Festival of Arts’ adjudicated April festival will be held at Parkside Art Galley at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Information, the syllabus and entry forms are available online at: www.100milefestivalofthearts.ca. Students of all ages are invited to enter in speech arts, vocal, instrumental and piano.

• Feb. 13 – The 16th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert will be held at Martin Exeter Hall, with two shows: 2 and 7 p.m., featuring Alan Moberg, Bernadette Ducharme, Wesley Hardisty and Frank Gleeson. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Work n Play, PMT Chartered Accountants and 100 Mile Feed and Ranch Supply.

• Feb. 13 – There will be a Valentine Dinner and Dance at the Forest Grove Community Hall. Dinner catered by Two Sisters. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6 – live music and door prize. Tickets are $25 a piece and need to be purchased by Feb. 10, and are available at the Legion or Forest Grove Building Supplies. After 8:30 p.m. dance only tickets are $5 and available by calling 250-706-4177.

• Feb. 20 – 100 Mile Performing Arts Society is sponsoring its first “Play Development Session” at the Community Employment Services build-ing (Horton Ventures), 808 Alpine Ave., from 1 to 4 p.m. The public is invited the brainstorm-ing session regarding plays.

?Here’s a convenient listing of upcoming arts, entertainment and

cultural events by non-profit groups in the South Cariboo. To be includ-ed, call 250-395-2219 at least one

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Lac la Hache resident Mike Huntley, 76, and his dog, Sam, a 10-year-old purebred black lab crossed the finish line in the seven-kilometre skijoring race at the 108 Heritage Site, Jan. 31. While Huntley wasn’t officially entered in the Cariboo Challenge 2016 Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race, he equalled the time when he was entered two years ago.


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Two novice teams hosted a great weekend of hockey in 100 Mile House, Jan. 29-31.

Local parents from the teams spon-sored by Central GM and Canadian 2 for 1 stepped up to volunteer their time and made it a weekend to remember, says 100 Mile House & District Minor Hockey Association president Kristy Anderson.

“The whole weekend turned out great. All the out of town teams had a great time. Greg Aiken and Sunrise Sam came out in between the final two games on Saturday night with their t-shirt cannon and it was a big hit. We had lots of support from the com-munity with donations for our raffle table and fruit, water, juice and other snacks for all the kids to enjoy.”

One scary moment did occur in a game between Central GM and Quesnel when a Quesnel player had to be taken off the ice by paramedics on a stretcher. However, it seems the young player will be alright.

“He ended up with a concussion and some strained vertebrae after

a hard collision with a 100 Mile player,” explains Anderson. “He will be okay.”

Canadian 2 for 1 beat Ashcroft 8-1. The Heart and Hustle award went to Vishrut Heda.

Riley Beharrell, Connor Szatmari (3), Isaac Todd (2), Brody Gilbert and Heda scored goals.

Heda, Gilbert, Linden Unruh and Nathan Koch tallied assists in the win.

The Heart and Hustle award went to Gilbert in Canadian 2 for 1's 10-1 loss to Quesnel Green. Szatmari scored, assisted by Sean Moore.

Canadian 2 for 1 was edged 5-3 by Quesnel Red. The Heart and Hustle award went to Sean Moore.

Szatmari (2) and Todd found the back of the net.

James Michel won the Heart and Hustle award in a 5-3 loss to Lillooet.

Todd, Kolby Heit and Beharrell notched goals while Marquis Vaugeois got an assist.

Central GM scored a 9-3 win over Lillooet. The Heart and Hustle award went to Lincoln Sutton.

Curtis Bissat (2),

Keegan Sanders (3), Carter Krueger, Griffin Carmon, Tucker Gust and Lincoln Sutton scored goals in the big win. Assists were made by Gust, Bissat, Krueger and Sanders.

Central GM tied 4-4 with Quesnel Red. The Heart and Hustle hon-our went to Lachlan Tanner, who played goalie. Sanders scored a hat trick and assisted on a goal by Krueger.

Central GM had another 4-4 tie with Quesnel Green.

Griffin Carmont won the Heart and Hustle. Sanders scored three and Carmont added one.

Everyone on the team got points when Central GM scored a 20-0 win over Ashcroft. The Heart and Hustle award went to Sanders.

Sanders (2), Carmont (3), Bissat (3), Sutton (3), Josh Paddison (3), Krueger (2), Gust (2), and

Macky Fast found the back of the net for 100 Mile House.

Assists went to Sutton, Sanders, Gust, Paddison, Krueger, Jacob Anderson, Carmont, Bissat and Damon Dumont.

Teams score at fun tourney Sports

The Lac La Hache Curling Club is hosting its annual Funspiel on Feb. 27 at the 100 Mile House Curling Rink.Anyone interested in participating can reg-ister their own team or individuals and couples can sign up and be put on a team. All ages are wel-come – some curling experience would be appreciated.Contact Hetty Wright at 250-396-4253 by 8 p.m. on Feb. 20 to sign up for some fun curling action.

The Wranglers are amping up the games and prizes when they host the Kamloops Storm on Family Day, Feb. 8. During the first inter-mission there will be a 10-puck rapid fire contest. If eight pucks are in the net in 11 seconds, Central GM will pay for that win-ner's home playoff tickets as deep as the Wranglers go into the playoffs. As an added bonus, next year's season tickets will be paid as well.In the second inter-mission, there will be the traditional frisbee toss with a larger payout. Central GM will donate the same amount to the Soup de Tour program.A bunch of Wrangler merchandise will also be given away during the game. All chances to participating and giveaways will be with lucky programs.

The 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society invite the community to attend Family Day on the Hill on Feb. 8.Folks can enjoy snow-shoeing and skiing for free at the 99 Mile Hill trails from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Canadian 2 for 1 played several competitive games while hosting a fun weekend of novice hockey in 100 Mile House.

Kristy Anderson photosCentral GM was one of two 100 Mile House novice teams to host a tourna-ment at the South Carbioo Rec. Centre, Jan. 29-31. The local team won two games and tied two games.

Ken Alexander photoCanadian 2 for 1 and Quesnel Green shook hands after a novice hockey tournament game in 100 Mile House. “All the out of town teams had a great time,” says Kristy Anderson, president 100 Mile House & District Minor Hockey Association.


The 100 Mile House Wranglers treated their hometown fans to some great Junior B hockey action, as they skated to two come-from-behind victories on Jan. 29-30

After giving up two goals – one in the sec-ond and another at the beginning of the third – the Wranglers stormed back with three unanswered goals to nip the North Okanagan Knights 3-2 in over-time, Jan. 29.

Alex Meeker potted a goal on assists from Austin Turner and Cole Zimmerman at 9:01 of the third period and that started the come-back.

The momentum definitely shifted two minutes later when Brett Harris found the back of the net, with assists going to Justin Bond and Alex Hanson, and knotted the score two apiece.

The game was spirited as the teams combined for 54 minutes in pen-alties, including a 10-minute misconduct to each squad.

However, the penalty that really hurt came in the overtime peri-od when Knight Ryan Moon picked up two for tripping at 4:14.

That allowed to D-men to combine for the game winner at 2:41 when Travis Rock scored the over-time winner with the assist going to

Michael Lynch.Lynch, a forward

who has been moved to defense because the injury bug has hit the Wranglers blue line corps, was also named the star of the game for the hometown boys.

Adam Derochie had a great game between the pipes stopping 25 of the Knight's 27 shots. The Wranglers fired 35 shots at North Okanagan goalie Daniel Paul.

Although the Sicamous Eagles are sit-ting in last place in the Doug Birks Division of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, they upped their game when they visited the Wranglers on Jan. 30.

This was another spirited contest that featured a quick pace, crunching hits and

some flashy stick han-dling.

The players were up and down the ice in the first stanza with both teams getting

some glorious scor-ing changes only to be

stymied by Derochie in the Wranglers net and

Michael Lenko between the pipes

for Sicamous.The Eagles

were the first to light up the

scoreboard at 12:48 of the second period when Jaden Hay had an easy tap in from the side of the net during an extend-ed melee in front of Derochie.

At this point, the Eagles were carrying the play to the home-town boys.

However, when the Wranglers hit the ice for the third frame, there was a notable change in their confidence and their will to win the puck battles.

Turner knotted the score at 15:52 with assists going to Harris and Meeker.

A little over a min-ute later, Nick McCabe scored the eventual game winner with Ryan Friesen picking the assist.

Ten minutes later, Harris scored the insurance goal on a power play with assists

going to Lynch and Zimmerman.

With 1:04 left on the clock, Meeker scored an empty net marker with assists going to Harris and Lynch.

Jaydon Gilding closed out the scoring on a power play goal with 10 ticks on the clock for the 5-1 vic-tory. Assists went to Zimmerman and Stephen Egan.

Noting the Wranglers are injured on the back end with two start-ing defencemen out, Hladun says Turner and Lynch, who are a couple

of the team's top for-wards, stepped up and played defence all week-end.

"They did a great job back there. Lynch got MVP for both games and he deserved it; he jumped into the play, worked good on the power play and killed penalties. He was huge for us."

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District of 100 Mile House Official Community Plan Update &

Zoning Bylaw Re-write Help shape our future!

Public Open House At District of 100 Mile House

Council Chambers 385 Birch Ave (4th St entrance)

Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday, February 10th 2016 3 – 8 pm

Come to the Public Open House! See the proposed Draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, they include:

• Our community vision • Updated community goals and aspirations • Revised land use plan and objectives • Stronger focus on economic development • New section on community health, arts and culture • Updated zones and regulations…and more!

You won’t want to miss it! Refreshments will be provided.

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Public Open HouseAt District of 100 Mile House

Council Chambers385 Birch Ave. (Fourth St. Entrance)

Everyone is welcome!Wednesday, February 10th, 2016

3:00 - 8:00pmSee the proposed Draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw:• Our community vision, goals and aspirations• Revised land use plan and objectives• Stronger focus on economic development• New section on community health, arts and culture• Updated zones and regulations ... and more!

For more information, visit the District’s website www.100milehouse.com

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Steeves and Derochie, the Wranglers have a great tandem of goal-ies who work really well together.

"I wanted to make sure Adam recognized how valuable he is for us, and I wanted to make sure he got two games this weekend because he works so hard, doesn't complain

about missing a game here and there, and when it's his turn, he goes.

"We're going to need both those goal-ies down the stretch. Adam was outstand-ing and he played well in Revelstoke the week before, so it was nice to see but not unexpect-ed."

The Wranglers are currently in a race for

first place against their nemesis the Kamloops Storm, so every game is very important to both

squads."It's going to be a war

in the next few weeks," says Hladun.

There are very close races at the top of all three 100 Mile House Curling Club leagues, which goes Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.

“If the public would like to see some real competitive curling, drop over to the curl-ing rink at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night [for Men's League play],” says club spokesperson Wayne Venos.

“The Thursday night Ladies League is also

very close with four rinks with a chance to win their champion-ship. Hollis Ney is still ruling the roost, but she is starting to look over her shoulder as there are three other rinks clos-ing in on her. One rink that has found the but-ton is the Hamilton rink from Bridge Lake. They garnered four wins in the second block to change the fortunes of their rink. Rumor has it they sat around the kettle over the holidays

and brewed up a few spells on their future opponents. Anything is possible on Thursday night ladies curling.”

The Mixed League on Tuesdays is basically a battle between two vet-eran rinks, Ed Ney's and Jim Mitchell's, and this promises to be a race to the finish, adds Venos.

“Will it be the final game between these two teams that decides it?" Venos asks.

"Only time will tell.”

Standings as of Jan. 29.

Mixed League1. Ed Ney (21 points)2. Jim Mitchell (20)3. Charline Marshall

(11)4. Mel Dodge (11)5. Bill Todhunter (11)6. Richard Minato (9)7. Cathy Bernard (0)

Men's League1. John Atkinson (22)2. Ed Ney (22)3. Denis Gosselin (21)4. Dustin Leduc (20)5. Jim Mitchell (15)

6. Chris Betuzzi (8)7. Gordon Smith (4)8. Dean McNabb (2)

Ladies League1. Hollis Ney (18)2. Trudy Folk (15)3. Joanne Doddridge

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BC Transit has launched its new and improved website, www.bctransit .com, to give its 1.6 million customers in 130 com-munities (including 100 Mile House) across British Columbia easier and convenient access to online transit infor-mation.

The new-look website replaces graphics and a content manage-ment system that were more than 12 years old. It offers sever-al customer service enhancements:

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The Watch Lake/North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department’s (WLNGLVFD) annu-al general meeting is

scheduled for Feb. 6 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Watch Lake Community Hall (WLCH). Agenda items will include: president, secretary and treasurer reports; fire chief ’s report; and elections of directors. Coffee, tea and goodies will be served.

Important meetingThe annual gen-

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at 7 p.m. and the meet-ing commences at 7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.

If you need more information, please contact Joni Guenther at 250-456-7330 or Guy Poliseno at 250-395-9082.

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meets every other Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The next couple of practices will be on Feb. 9 and 23. New volunteers are always welcome. If you can find the time, come and join.

• The Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute meets every third Wednesday of the month at the WLCH.

Social and crafts at 11 a.m., with the meeting at 12:30 p.m. Bring a lunch. New members are welcome.

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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the sudden passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend on January 15th, 2016.

Joan was predeceased by Jerry, her husband of 53 years, parents Les and Betty Coles, and son James. Joan is survived by daughtersJeri-Lynne and Cathy Donn Herrera (Gauri); sisters Jean Thomas and Leslie Charlton (Dennis); grandchildren, Sara, Amanda and Jamie; great grandchildren Jordan, Aiden, Max and Lucas; furbabies Oliver and Lily; as well as extended family and many friends.Joan was born and raised in Chemainus, BC and later on in Cloverdale, BC, where she met the love of her life, Jerry. Joan and Jerry settled down in Cloverdale to raise their three children and resided there for 30 years.Joan and Jerry retired early and relocated to108 Mile Ranch, BC where they pursued their mutual love of � shing and hunting.Joan will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held on Saturday, February 13th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Donn residence in the 108.

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It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing at home in Mackenzie, British Columbia, of Donnie Tinker, a loving father, grandfather and friend.Don spent many years in 100 Mile House, Kersley and Clearwater before moving to Mackenzie.He was pre-deceased by his wife, Colleen, in 1999. He leaves behind to mourn him, his loving daughter, Carrie (Walter); his sons Kevin (Trish) and Bill (Tanya); his grandchildren Ashley Marie, Jordie and Riis; Charlene and Travis; and James and Tristen, also many nieces, nephews and in-laws.There will be a memorial service later in the spring in Clearwater.

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September 28, 1940 - January 25, 2016

Christianson, Derek (Diggler)

We are saddened to announce the passing of Derek Christianson.

Derek was taken from us on January 31, 2016. Diggler, as many knew him, was the best damn father, husband and friend! The big man touched so

many lives wherever he went. He leaves behind his loving wife Christine, his sons Maverick (12) and Dane (9), sister Corrina (Frank) along with her kids Blake and Brooke, father Nick (Gayle), in laws Lorne and Darlene Cochet and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother Lana in 2004.

The logging and motorsports industries will have a huge void now that he is gone.

Come to the Gibraltar Room this Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 1 - 4 pm to share in some laughs, stories and memories of Derek with us.

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Sad passingDeka residents were

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• Feb. 6 – The Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Ice-Fishing Derby is a great family event. Weigh in is at Access #12 (Burgess and Julsrud roads) from dawn to 2 p.m. Refreshments are available on the ice. Tickets cost $6.There will be prizes to three places, for kokanee, lake trout and

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7pm Wed. eves, at Bonter Residence, Hwy 24For Info call 250-396-4251

Pastor: Bruce Wilcox

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5827 Horse Lake RoadBible Teaching Meeting ...... Sun. 11:00am

“We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake”

For info telephone 250-395-1070

108 MILE RANCH9am & 11am Sunday Service

7pm Wednesday - Youth ChurchHuge Kids’ Ministry

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Church 250-791-5532email: [email protected] Website: www.cclf.ca

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100 MILE HOUSE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Pastor Kevan Sears

Sunday Morning Worship ~ 10amAmerican Sign Language available Sundays566 Birch Ave. 250-395-2337

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Sat: 4:00pm - OAPA Hall, Lac la Hache Sun: 9:30am - St. Jude’s, 100 Mile House Sun: 11:30am - St. Augustine, Canim Lk. Sun: 2:00pm - Holy Family, Bridge Lk.

WEEKDAY MASS: at St. Jude’sMon.- Fri. 8:00am, and Sat. 9:00am

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February 27, 2016

108 Mile Community Hall

Wednesday, February 17

South Cariboo

Recreation Complex

Monday, February 22

08 Community Hall1

Advance Polls

Advance polling stations

and general voting day

polls will be open

from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Residents in the 108 Mile Water

System Service Area will be

voting to determine whether

they wish to undertake

borrowing for improvements to

their water system. Upgrades

are needed to address high

concentrations of manganese,

and develop an alternative

ground water supply to help

reduce lake level declines. Two

thirds funding has been

secured from the Smal l

Communities Fund, and the

other 1/3 will need to be

borrowed.

Further information regarding

the 108 Mile Water System

assent vote is available on the

CRD website at cariboord.ca,

o n F a c e b o o k a t

facebook.com/CaribooRegion,

or by calling the CRD Chief or

Deputy Chief Election Officers

at 250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-

1636.

Public Meeting & Open House Session

108 Community Hall February 15 at 7 p.m. -

At this session residents will be able to learn more about the

proposal in order to help them make an informed decision at

the polls.

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4 p.m. Bring your own sled, skates and hockey sticks - enjoy water slide luge and bonfires.

Hot drinks will be provided; soup and bun lunch available with suggested donation of $10 per person or $40 per family. Information: www.lakeofthetrees.com.

• Feb. 8 – The 100 Mile House Wranglers are hosting the Kamloops Storm at the arena with the puck dropping at 4 p.m. This prom-ises to be a great game with the top 2 teams

going head-to-head for first place in the Doug Birks Division of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

Also on the agenda during that game will be a Rapid Fire Contest and Enhanced Frisbee Toss.

• Feb. 8 – The 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society invites everybody to discover the Nordics’ Winter Activity Centre on the 99 Mile Trails without having to pay for a day pass from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This is the perfect

opportunity to explore the trails, whether it’s skiing or snowshoeing or both.

Warm up around a bonfire, meet like-minded folks, and enjoy

home-made soup for $5 and/or goodies at the Day Lodge. Just sign in and go.

The Nordics have ski & snowshoe rentals, so check 100MileNordics.

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• Feb. 8 – There will be a Family Skate to cel-ebrate BC Family Day at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre from noon to 1

p.m. Admittance is by donation to Kindergym.

Strollers will be allowed on the ice. There will child-friend-ly music and activities on and off the ice.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies.

The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation under, above and near BC Hydro’s power lines in

order to maintain the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of

British Columbia where BC Hydro manages its transmission and distribution system and associated power line

corridors, access roads and helipads.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021.

Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual

brushing, mowing, girdling, grooming, pruning, tree removal), cultural (compatible land use), biological

(release of parasitic insects to control invasive plants), and chemical (herbicide application) techniques,

or any combination of these methods.

The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include:

○ aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent

○ aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent

○ aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent

○ aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent

○ aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent

○ Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent

○ clopyralid – Lontrel or equivalent

○ diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive, or equivalent

○ glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent

○ imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent

○ metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent

○ picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent

○ triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent

○ 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent

Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with an herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as:

nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl

and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents.

The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar (low pressure

spray), mechanical foliar (boom, nozzle, powerhose, or wick), or injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe)

techniques.

A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforcorridors.

Alternatively, it’s available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon;

18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George.

BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8.

Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or [email protected]

for more information.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the

pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days

of the publication notice.

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Parents and caregiv-ers with children up to five years are invited to participate in one of the Ready, Set, Learn Service Provider Fairs taking place throughout the region in February.

This year’s events feature the new “Three Year Old Round Up,” and Shelly Joyner, Early Years co-ordinator for School District No. 27, says this age group needs to be targeted.

“We’re able to keep track of children up to 18 months old through Interior Health, and then again when they start kindergarten at age five.

“The Three Year Old Round Up was started in Williams Lake last year, and it’s a great way to support kids at this in-between age.”

She notes that if children have devel-opmental issues, the earlier the processes are in place to support them the better.

“All three-year-olds who attend one of the events will get learning

bags containing items, such as scissors, writing tools and paper, so that all families have these in their homes.”

The bags will be dis-tributed after the events to places, such as librar-ies and StrongStart centres, and any chil-dren attending the fairs will also take home a free book.

The fairs are intended to bring together service providers so parents and caregivers can ask questions. Joyner stress-es the events are open to anyone who is looking after young children, whether they’re parents, foster parents, other family members, or daycare service provid-ers.

“We have daycares come with their entire class.”

There will be a lot for the children to do, including play stations, readings, singing and snacks.

One thing Joyner is especially pleased with is this year there will be two fairs in 100 Mile House: one during the

Ready, Set, Learn fairs return in

February

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evening on Feb. 4 at 100 Mile House Elementary School (5 to 6:30 p.m.), during which a light dinner will be served; the other will be during the day on Feb. 18 at the Kindergym at 100 Mile Community Hall (9:45 to 11:45 a.m.).

Other fairs take place at Forest Grove Elementary School (Feb. 2), Horse Lake Elementary School (Feb. 16), Lac la Hache Elementary School (Feb. 24), and Mile 108 Elementary School

(Feb. 25) - all events will run from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

“You don’t have to go to the school, where your child will be enrolled,” says Joyner, “and people are wel-come to attend more than one event.”

All of the fairs coin-cide with StrongStart sessions, and will replace those on the dates in question, she adds.

“It’s a lot of fun and really nice to see the families come out.”

For more informa-tion, call or text Joyner at 250-395-9303.


Cariboo Regional District

108 MILE WATER IMPROVEMENT ASSENT VOTING

On Saturday, February 27, 2016, qualified electors within the 108 Mile Water Service Area will be voting on the following question:

“Are you in favour of the Cariboo Regional District borrowing up to two million dollars to construct a new well, water main and water treatment plant at the 108 Mile Water System? The combined costs to build and operate the improved system would be as follows:1) Parcel tax of approximately $250 per year for 15 years, starting in 2016; and2) Increased user fee to approximately $284 per year per single family residence, starting in 2017.

To accommodate the above, an amendment to the current service bylaw is necessary to increase the annual maximum tax requisition to the greater of $400,000 or an amount raised by applying a tax rate of $1.61/$1,000 of assessment to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the service area.”

Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. If sufficient applications are received, one scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting opportunity. One scrutineer for the question and one scrutineer against the question will also be appointed to be present at the determination of the official results and, if necessary, at a judicial recount.

Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the office of the:

Cariboo Regional DistrictSuite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue

Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4Fax: 250-392-2812

during the period:9:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2016

to4:00 p.m., Monday, February 15, 2016

Applications will only be received during regular office days and hours during this period.

Application forms are available at the Cariboo Regional District, Unit 3 – 170 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0, and online at www.cariboord.ca

Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contacting the following persons at the Cariboo Regional District office:

Alice Johnston, Chief Election Officer, [email protected]

Lore Schick, Deputy Chief Election Officer, [email protected]

Phone: 250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636

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The Eighth Annual Lone Butte Rocks (LBR) will be held on July 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This free family fun day, with Chris the Clown, promises to get bigger and better each year. This year, there will again be the popular poker run with prizes,

two entertainment stag-es and barbecues at the Lone Butte Community Hall (LBCH) and at the Water Tower Park (WTP).

The LBCH will again have a Lone Butte 4H kid’s zone with games and bouncy tent. There will be arts and crafts inside the hall.

The firefighters will be selling hotdogs and will be providing fire truck rides at the Lone Butte Fire Hall.

Lone Butte Fish & Wildlife Association will be hosting its ever popular free shooting gallery with lots of priz-es at historic WTP.

The almost 100-year-old water tower and the Alice Singleton Heritage House and the Defunbunker are all open to the public every year at LBR. The Lone Butte Historical Association’s annual garage and bake sale will be held in the WTP.

Did you know that our LBR celebration in 2019 will coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway reach-ing Lone Butte in 1919?

School newsCongratulations to

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HORSE LK./LONE BUTTE

Al Jones250 [email protected]

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100 Mile House Fire-Rescue firefighter Shawn Nelson, left, Lone Butte Fire Department (LBFD) chief Jon Grieve and LBFD training officer Dale Bachmier, right, presented Horse Lake Elementary School student Kylie Jensen an iPad Mini after her name was drawn during Fire Prevention Week.

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Community events listed must be of a non-profit nature and will be published free of charge one week prior to the event. Deadline for submissions is Friday at noon. Events for the online calendar can be submitted to the calendar feature on the home page at www.100milefreepress.net. However, online calendar submissions are not automatically picked up for the Free Press.

100 MILEq A Ready, Set, Learn

Service Provider Fair will be held in the 100 Mile House Elementary School gymnasium today (Feb. 4) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Folks with babies and children up to five years old are invited to this free, family fun event to celebrate families and learning – light dinner.

WATCH LAKEq The Watch

Lake-North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department annual general meeting will be held at the Watch Lake Community Hall on Feb. 6, starting at 1 p.m. Full-time and seasonal residents would be most welcomed.

CLINTONq There will be a

meeting in Clinton Memorial Hall on Feb. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. to discuss the options of saving wild sheep from domestic sheep disease. Information: Chris Barker at 250-883-3112.

100 MILEq Everyone is

invited to a Public Open House to see the proposed Draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, which will provide the blueprint for the District of 100 Mile House and its resident moving into the future. Information: visit website at www.100milehouse.com or contact District planner Joanne Doddridge at 250-395-2434 or [email protected].

100 MILEq The next

Parkinson’s Support Group meeting will be held in the Multi-purpose Room of the South Cariboo Health Centre, 555 Birch Ave., (behind 100 Mile District General Hospital), on Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. For more

information call Philip at 250-395-3925.

WILLIAMS LAKEq The Cariboo

Chilcotin Coast Invasive Plant Committee is hosting

its annual Regional Strategic Planning Session to prioritize local invasive plant species in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region on Feb. 24 at the Cariboo Regional District office in

Williams Lake at 9:30 a.m. This meeting is open to the public and anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. Visit www.cccipc.ca for more information. RSVP for lunch by Feb. 19

to [email protected], or call 250-855-WEED (9333).

GREEN LAKEq Help Us Get Slim

(HUGS) meets every Tuesday evening at

6:30 p.m. at 2489 North Bonaparte Rd. Information: Elaine (250-456-7391).

LAC LA HACHEq Branch 1689

of TOPS (Take Off

Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays at the OAPO Hall (Pioneer Centre) at 4822 Clarke St., from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Visitors (preteens, teens and adults – male and female) are always welcome.


HOMEDesign for living

Even amateur woodworkers seem to agree that a mighty mitre saw is a must-have tool in their arsenals. So what should you know before you bring one home?Think about your budget and the types of projects you’ll be attempting. With a basic mitre saw, you can make a clean vertical cut and swivel the base to make angled cuts. A compound mitre saw allows you to tilt the blade itself, so you can cut at an angle and make fancy bevel cuts. Here are � ve projects you can make with your shiny new mitre saw:

Build a wooden planter: This is a good project to get you started with your mitre saw. Customize the

planter by adding hooks to hang it from a window ledge or installing decorative hardware on the ends.

Build custom picture frames: A quality picture frame isn’t cheap, and sometimes it’s hard to get exactly the right size — especially if you’re trying to display a piece of original art. A mitre saw with a laser guide allows you to cut perfect 45-degree angles so you can � t together a � awless picture frame.

Build a serving tray: When you’ve mastered the art of making picture frames, try your hand at a serving tray. If you’re ready for a challenge, test your skills by making fancy cuts for the bottom of the tray, like a chevron or herringbone pattern.

Trim out plain cabinets: It’s easy to add dimension and interest to a set of � at cabinets with a mitre saw. Pick up decorative trim, cut the pieces at 45-degree angles and secure them to the doors with a brad nailer for a fast, inexpensive upgrade.

Add wainscoting to your walls: When you’re feeling comfortable with your mitre saw, try installing wainscoting in one of your rooms. It immediately adds interest and dimension to a space, and it’s a classic look that may up the resale value of your home. Measure carefully, take your time, and you’ll have an impressive project under your belt.

Five projects made easy with a mitre saw

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Memorial DonationsThe Canadian Cancer

Society appreciates your generous support. Send

the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/address of

donor for tax receipt (VISA/MC accepted) to: Canadian

Cancer Society, 1100 Alward St. Prince

George, B.C. V2M 7B1 or Ph: 1-800-811-5664.OR 565 10th Ave. W.

Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4J4Ph: 1-800-663-2524

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General

District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851,

100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes

Association can be sent to: 1589 Sutherland Ave.

Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y7

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society

can be sent to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House,

B.C. V0K 2E0

Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100

Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0.

Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for

Crippled Childrencan be sent to:

3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9.

Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke

Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to:

1212 West Broadway,Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2

The South Cariboo Health Foundation

welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential

Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health

Foundation, Bag 399,100 Mile House, B.C.

V0K 2E0 or drop them offat the hospital.

Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning

1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons

will send a card to the bereaved, so have their

address handy.For funeral display or other

information, contactPete Penner at250-791-6302

Donations may be sent to100 Mile House Mural

Society, 6221 Aalton Rd., 100 Mile House B.C.

V0K 2E3

Loans Officer Retail CreditWilliams Lake Branch

Williams Lake and District Credit Union has an exciting opportunity for a member-focused, energetic Loans Officer to work out of our Williams Lake Branch. Reporting to the Manager Operations the successful applicant will be responsible for delivering high quality lending services to current and potential members. In addition to enhancing the growth and development of the retail lending portfolio this position will ensure all retail lending activities are in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in credit adjudication, collections and policies and procedures as they relate to retail lending. They will also possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding service. They will have proven business development skills and be effective in building strong member relationships. These attributes will have been developed through 2 to 5 years of lending experience in the financial services industry.

We offer a competitive compensation package including benefits and an incentive bonus program. Interested

applicants should submit their resume and cover letter, in confidence by, February 12, 2016, to:

Manager, Human ResourcesWilliams Lake and District Credit Union

139 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A5Fax: (250) 392 4361

E- mail: [email protected] Lake and District Credit Union thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants being considered will be contacted.

For more information on Williams Lake and District Credit Union, please visit our website at www.wldcu.com

Fraser River Chevrolet, Quesnel BC is currently looking to fill the following full time position:

Certified GM Journeyman Technician

Fraser River GM offers a full benefit package including;

• Medical • Dental • Life Insurance • RRSP Plans• Competitive Wage and Compensation Packages

Please apply with resume to Shane Thon by email [email protected] – please include

references and a drivers abstract.

TŜILHQOT’IN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

253- 4th Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T4 Phone (250) 392-3918 • Fax (250) 398-5798

Full Time Employment

The Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) was established in 1989 to meet the needs and represent the Tsilhqot’in communities of Tl’etinqox, ?Esdilagh, Yunesit’in, Tsi Deldel, Tl’esqox and Xeni Gwet’in in their strive to re-establish a strong political government structure.

The Tsilhqot’in National Government is currently seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director leads the organization and its personnel in achieving the organizations mandate, through the Tsilhqot’in National Government’s goals and vision. The Executive Director is responsible for the over-all development, implementation, administration and management of day-to-day operations within the current policies, by-laws and procedures under the direction of the Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will: • Possess a Post-Secondary Bachelor’s degree in business

administration, management, commerce and/or Masters of Business Administration. Equivalent combination of related education, training and managerial experience with the public or private sector may be considered

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of First Nation’s needs, issues, concerns, and aspirations; as well as experience with various levels of government and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of the Indian Act and other relevant legislation/policies as they pertain to First Nations

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial management with a minimum of five years’ experience in governmental accounting and experience with First Nation government and funding agencies

• Requires advanced knowledge of governmental, business accounting and auditing standards and practices

• Proven experience in a non-profit funding accounting procedures

• Minimum of five years proven senior management experience

• Excellent verbal and communication skills, strong leadership qualities

• Valid BC Driver’s Licence, and be willing to travel as required

Please submit a cover letter, resume and three employment references marked Confidential and emailed to:

Attention: Betty Derksen, Office ManagerSubject Line: Executive Director Employment Position

Email: [email protected]

Invasive Plant Control and Invasive Plant Spray AssistantsTemporary Full-Time Positions

The Cariboo Regional District is seeking three (3) temporary full-time positions of Invasive Plant Control and Invasive Plant Spray Assistants in the North, Central, and South Cariboo. Subject to funding, the approximate term for these positions will be from May to August 2016.

Applications will be accepted by the undersigned until 4:00 pm, February 12, 2016 and should be in the form of a resume with an accompanying letter detailing your experience and qualifications relative to this position. Applications without listing detailed information regarding relevant qualifications and experience will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered. For detailed information on these positions and for more information on our community, please visit our website at www.cariboord.ca.

Bernice Crowe, Human Resources Advisor Cariboo Regional District Suite D, 180 N. 3rd Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Facsimile: 250-392-2812; Email: [email protected]

The Cariboo Regional District thanks all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Denied Long-TermDisability Benefi ts or

other insurance?If YES, call or email for

FREE initial legal consultation and protect

your right to compensation.778-588-7049

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HIP OR Knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dress-ing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For As-sistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Lost & FoundLOST: Aluminum Pike Pole at the end of Wolfe Road - Sun, Jan 24. Call 250-706-8208.

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Big CountryStorage Terminal Ltd.

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ProfessionalServices

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LicensedResidential BuilderCustom Homes • Remodeling

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Cedar Crest Society for Community Living Employment Opportunities

The Cedar Crest Society invites interested persons to apply for positions within our programs. These programs provide assistance to children, youth and adults with special needs. Services are provided in a variety of settings including child care facilities, homes, Society facilities and the community.

The successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list from which future hires will be made.

Work to be performed includes:• Support to individual children and groups in

childcare settings. • (E.C.E. training or Qualification preferred). • Support to children and youth in summer and after

school programs.• Support to youth and adults in employment and

community inclusion programs.• Supports to individuals requiring overnight respite.

These positions all require some degree of weekend and evening work.

Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills, suitable work ethic and the ability to direct, teach and model appropriate behavior to clients of the Society. Qualifications or experience in the human service field would be preferred.

A valid British Columbia Drivers License, suitable vehicle for work and a criminal record check are required.

To apply submit resume to:

Timothy GuthrieCedar Crest Society

Box 1197, 100 Mile House, British ColumbiaV0K 2E0

All applications must be received by February 19, 2016 to be considered.

CANIM LAKE BANDEmployment Opportunity

Home & Community Care Nurse The Canim Lake Band is seeking a Home & Community Care Nurse (HCCN) to fill a part time position. As part of the White Feather Family Centre health team, the successful applicant will fill this role according to the White Feather Family Centre’s Home & Community Care Program. This Secwepemc community health centre is located 32 kms east of 100 Mile House and prides itself on providing excellent health service and programming to over 300 Band members residing in the community.

The HCCN will combine health sciences, knowledge and experience in assessment, supervisory and clinical nursing skills to effectively coordinate and deliver client care to individuals needing acute, chronic, or palliative care.

Responsibilities and qualities:• Provide in-home direct nursing care as required

• Coordinate home care services in a way that meets the needs of the clients while promoting independence and family and community support

• Document assessments, care plans, reassessments, and service delivery on clients’ personal Home Care Health Record

• Coordinate nursing care services with the client, physician, hospital, rehabilitation, long term care programs and other community programs

• Maintenance of confidential reporting and recording systems

• Develop nursing care and teaching strategies to assist clients/families dealing with chronic illness

• Support Adult Activities program initiatives and outings that promote independent living, traditional wellness, and continued socialization in and out of the community

• Proficiency in the use of computers, internet applications, and required reporting

Qualifications:• Registered Nursing Degree or Licensed Practical Nurse Certification from an accredited university

with two or more years of related experience

• Member in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses Association of BC or College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to First Nations health, social issues, and cultural norms

• Criminal record check

• Valid BC Driver’s License

Salary: Negotiable (commensurate w/experience)

Application Deadline: February 16, 2016

Please submit your resume and handwritten cover letter to: Sheila Dick, Health Administrator White Feather Family Centre/Canim Lake Band Box 1030 100 Mile House, BC Phone: (250) 397-2717 Fax: (250) 397-4155

[email protected]

Only selected candidates will be contacted for interview.

For further detail on this week’sjob postings get in touch with us.

JOB FINDER

COMMUNITYEMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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Residential Care Aid for YouthCaregiver1 Chef/Cook and 1 Front of House ManagerBreakfast CookManager-Cashier-ServerExperienced Meat CutterTruck Driver MechanicParts/Sales AssociateAutoCad DraftsmanService ManagerSales AdvisorSeamstress

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Employment

Building Maintenance Worker

We are currently hiring a part time maintenance work-er for an apartment building.

$15 Per Hour To Start.Wage negotiable depending

on qualifi cations..

To Apply Please Call Penny:250-395-0809

Or E-mail [email protected]

• FLOORING INSTALLERFull-time with experience invarious fl ooring installa-tions. Must have own vehicle and tools.•WAREHOUSE PERSON

F/T starting immediately.Apply in person to:

United Floors2 - 345 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC

• Teachers• Special Ed Teachers

• Education AssistantsPart-time opportunity to start supporting our Northern BC home educated students. Caseload to increase in the fall once training & profi ciency is established.

Detailed job description& online application can

be found at:www.onlineschool.ca Click About Us, then

scroll to Careers at HCOS



Employment

Automotive TechnicianCharlotte Tire has an immediate opening for an experienced auto technician. We are a very busy shop providing quality repairs on the Queen Charlotte Island.

We offer a very competitive compensation

package!Please e-mail resume:

[email protected]


Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted Trades, Technical Help Wanted Help Wanted

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Fraser River Chevrolet is looking for an experienced, career minded

Automotive Sales Consultantto set and meet sales goals and to consistently deliver results in

accordance with our high company standards.

The Automotive Sales Consultant will sell our products and services through the achievement of opportunity-based sales quotas. This individual will also develop ongoing relationships with customers and continually maintain their respective client

portfolios.

Integrity, passion, and presentational skills are essential for this role. Fraser River Chevrolet Offers An Industry Leading Compensation Package, An Incredible Work Environment &

Career Advancement Opportunities.

Qualified applicants should email resume and cover letter with “Sales Consultant” in subject line to

Shane Thon: [email protected]

ProfessionalServices

DIRECTORYADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY $42.04 PER WEEK

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Cost effective storage solutions for personal and business use.

• Units from 25sq.ft. to 360sq.ft.• 10ft ceilings • Outside Storage

• 24/7/365 Electronic Gate Access• Fully Fenced • Safe/Secure

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We also offer Vacuum Sales, Parts and Repairs& Carpet Cleaner Rentals

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• Sales • Service & Repairs • Parts & Accessories • Secure Storage5430 INDUSTRIAL FLATS RD.

100 MILE HOUSE(At Hwy 97 & 24)

250-395-3090

• Travel Trailers • 5th Wheels• Toy Haulers • Truck Campers• Tent Trailers • Cargo Trailers• Utility & Equipment Trailers

[email protected]

250-395-0462

COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE500-10,000 sq. ft.

• Quality Buildings • Good Locations Multiple Zoning • Lots of Parking

Call Maureen at

L & A Development Corp.

Moving Or Starting A New Business?

Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

BEFORE YOU SELL:• ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD• PINE • SPRUCE • FIR PULP LOGS

Please call KATHERINE LEPPALA(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-0584 (cell)

(250) 395-6201 (fax)

Services

AL-ANON - Does someone’s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same. Meet Thursdays, 7 pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-395-4646

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area:

Sunday: 7:30 pmHealth Centre (behind hospi-tal) 555 Cedar AvenueMonday: 12 noon61 Dogwood AvenueTuesday: 8 pm United Church43 Dogwood AvenueThursday: 7:30 pm108 Mile Community Centre4924 Telqua Drive (rear entrance)Friday: 7:00 pmCommunity Church at4855 Timothy Lake RoadLac La Hache. This is an “Open” meeting, anyone who is struggling with Alco-hol or wanting to support those struggling are wel-come to attend. For more information call:250-395-4646 250-395-6154250-644-6524 250-706-7266250-791-5286

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Mondays 2-4 pm at the Friend-ship Centre behind St. Timo-thy’s. For more information call Terri at 250-644-3325.

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.

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LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

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Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Accounting/Tax/Bookkeeping

PETER NJENGA Chartered Professional Accountant - Ac-cepting new clients. 604-593-5447. [email protected]

ContractorsCONTRACT CARPENTER: over 40 years exp. Honest & reliable. Ref. available. Versed in all aspects of construction. Additions, renovations, fl oor-ing, fi nishing, framing, ceram-ics, drywall, cabinets, garages, concrete work. Planning & ide-as. Please call Barry 250-395-4533 or 250-395-9151

Maintenance Services

SNOW PLOWING. (drive-ways) 250-791-9265 ask for Vic.

PlumbingFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

Pets & Livestock

Excellent quality cow & horse hay, large

round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. &

evenings. Delivery available on large loads.(250)398-2805

HEAVY SMALL sq. bales Al-falfa grass mixed upland hay. No rain, barn stored. Hillpoint Farms 250-791-6652.

Pet Services

Cariboo Pet Crematorium

Est. 1997Hand crafted urns

complete withname plate.

250-395-3330Private or Group

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleREFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs and berries for shelter-belts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guar-antee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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BE AWARE AND COMPARE!

Get a FREE estimate before you sell your collection of

gold or silver coins!Call Mike

250-644-4422

Real Estate

Apt/Condos for Sale100 MILE. SENIOR’S GARDEN 55+, 2 bdrm., level entry, 5 appliances, back yard, metal shed $105,900. Picture at Craigslist or Kijiji (Cariboo). Ph: 604-807-6963 or e-mail: [email protected]

Business for SaleM&M Meat Shops Franchise for sale in Cranbrook, BC.Owners retiring. Busy mainstreet location. Call KathyHosseini @ 1-519-895-2580ext. 448 [email protected]

Real Estate

100 MILE, for sale by owner 12x62 trailer/mobile home with addition. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, brand new kitchen, new fl ooring, re-cent updates, 2 porches, small shop, storage space, carport, 7 mins from town. Just under 1 acre. Set up for up to 2 hors-es. $137,500. Phone 1-250-267-2467

Townhouses

CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH

ASSOCIATIONSouth Cariboo Branch

CMHA-SCB is now taking applications for our affordable family housing development, located on Cariboo Trail and Jens Street, 100 Mile House B.C. Application forms can be picked up at the Canadian Mental Health Association building lo-cated at 555B Cedar Avenue in front of the ambulance station by the hospital, or at the Women’s Centre (102 Bridge Creek Centre, Birch Avenue).The 25 unit project has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed-room units. Applicants must provide income and asset information and verifi cation upon application.This project is spon-sored by the Cana-dian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Manage-ment Commission.For inquiries please call 250-395-4883.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent100 MILE, downtown 2 bdrm, W/D hookups, Util not incl. No Pets,$650.mo. 250-644-1099

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Rentals

100 MILE, Must see, 3 bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, recently renovat-ed, no pets. $750/mo 250-397-2068

CARIBOO GARDENSClean, large, bright

1&2 bedroomsSeniors Welcome

For reliable service call Penny

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168

Commercial/Industrial

1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rose-wood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-530-4224.

Duplex / 4 Plex2 & 1 BDRM units renovated, in 100 Mile. Security Dep req’d Call 250-397-2041 for details.

3 BDRM duplex in Forest Grove. $700/month + utilities. Ref. req. $350 DD. Immediate occupancy 250-397-2754.

Homes for Rent108 MILE, 1 bdrm w/ensuite and loft, new carpet. 5 appli-ances on 3 acres on Golf Course. Terrifi c view, very pri-vate, garden space. Ref & damage dep req’d. $850/mo plus util. Call 250-945-4712

14’ x 58’ mobile at the 105. 2 bdrms, f/s w/d. Ref req’d. $625 per month, includes heat. 250-395-2012.

Suites, Lower100 MILE, bachelor suite, pos-sible extra room. Private entry. NP/NS/DD/RR. Good for one quiet working person or a couple. Fully furnished. All amenities in-cluded. 250-395-4279.

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Therapy Groups Feed & Hay Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent Townhouses

BC Housing is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent.For applications contact:

250-395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149

100 MILE 3 bdrm in town. “New Renos - Pristine” Spa-cious, Full Basement, W/D hookups, gas/elec not incl. No pets. $850/mo. 250-706-3131

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Legal NoticesWAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN

By virtue of a Warehouse-man’s Lien, we will dispose of the following articles to re-cover the indebtedness for storage plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale: Household goods, re-ceived April 7, 2014.Household goods will be sold in 30 days of this notice, unless charges are paid within the time mentioned.Submitted by: Big Country Storage Terminals Ltd., Lessor, located at 201 7th Street, 100 Mile House, B.C. and Diana Souther, Lessee, 6815 Fawn Creek Rd., Lone Butte, BC, V0K 1x1.

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NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING108 MILE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ASSENT VOTING

CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors within the 108 Mile Water Local Service Area in the Cariboo Regional District, as defined on the map following, that assent voting will be held on the following question:

“Are you in favour of the Cariboo Regional District borrowing up to two million dollars to construct a new well, water main and water treatment plant at the 108 Mile Water System? The combined costs to build and operate the improved system would be as follows:

1) Parceltaxofapproximately$250peryearfor15years,startingin2016;and 2) Increaseduserfeetoapproximately$284peryearpersinglefamilyresidence,startingin2017.

To accommodate the above, an amendment to the current service bylaw is necessary to increase the annual maximumtaxrequisitiontothegreaterof$400,000oranamountraisedbyapplyingataxrateof$1.61/$1,000ofassessmenttothenettaxablevalueoflandandimprovementsintheservicearea.”

ADVANCE VOTING: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016 8:00 am to 8:00 pm • South Cariboo Recreation Centre, 175 Airport Road, 100 Mile House, BC -and- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016 8:00 am to 8:00 pm • 108 Mile Community Hall, 4924 Telqua Drive, 108 Mile Ranch, BC

GENERAL VOTING: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 8:00 am to 8:00 pm • 108 Mile Community Hall, 4924 Telqua Drive, 108 Mile Ranch, BCQualified electors may vote at any of the above voting dates/locations.

There is no need to pre-register to vote, as the registration of all electors for voting will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day• Canadian citizen• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the 108 Mile Water Local Service Area for at least

30 days immediately before the day of registration, and• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in the assent

voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

Resident electors are asked to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification should prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors are asked to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner, written consent from a majority of the property owners to one owner voting.

The following electors are permitted to register to vote by mail and to vote by mail ballot: (i) those persons who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at

another voting opportunity; (ii) persons who expect to be absent from their jurisdiction on general voting day and at the times of

all advance voting opportunities; (ii) persons who reside within the voting jurisdiction but more than 90 kilometres from the closest

polling station at which they are entitled to vote.

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:Between February 2, 2016 and 4:00 pm on February 25, 2016, you must submit the following information to the Cariboo Regional District office by mail to Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4; telephone (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636; fax (250) 392-2812; or email [email protected]: 1. Full name; 2. Residential address; 3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors); 4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at a Cariboo Regional District office; (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address; OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address provided when requesting the mail

ballot package; and 5. To ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate

whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.

Mail ballot packages will be sent out commencing on or about February 3, 2016. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on February 27, 2016.

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

BYLAW NO. 4977 – “108 Mile Water Service Amendment Bylaw No. 4977, 2015” - If adopted, this bylaw provides for the following: • An increase of the annual maximum requisition for the 108 Water Local Service Area to the greater of

$400,000 or an amount raised by applying a tax rate of $1.61/$1,000 to the net taxable value of land and improvements within the service area, to carry out improvements to the 108 Mile Water System.

BYLAW NO. 4978 – “108 Mile Water Service Improvement Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4978, 2015” - If adopted, this bylaw provides for the following: • The borrowing of up to two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the purpose of carrying out improvements to

the 108 Mile Water System.

ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL COST PROJECTIONS:If approved, the assent vote authorizes collection of a parcel tax of approximately $250/year for 15 years. As the system components will be built in phases, the anticipated parcel tax will be $180/year for 2016 and will increase to $250 for the balance of the debt term.

If the assent vote passes, the effect on user fees will be an increase to approximately $284/year per single family residence, commencing in 2017.

TAKE NOTICE that the above is a synopsis of the proposed bylaws and that this synopsis is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaws. The full bylaws may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, Unit 3 – 170 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0, during regular office hours, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, or online at www.cariboord.ca

For further information on the bylaws or the voting process, please contact Alice Johnston, Chief Election Officer at [email protected] or Lore Schick, Deputy Chief Election Officer at [email protected] or (250) 392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636.

Alice JohnstonChief Election Officer

SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAWS

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awarded the iPad mini from local fire chief Jon Grieve on Jan. 18.

Kylie’s name was drawn on fire prevention week and only five iPads were awarded in all

of British Columbia.Maria Telford has been

assigned to the princi-pal’s position at Horse Lake Elementary School for the remainder of the school year by schools superintendent

Mark Thiessen.

Peaceful walkI am surprised but also

happy to report that my wife, Gayle, and I were first to set the one-kilometre snowshoe

trail at the Wild Horses’ Nature Trail on Jan. 24.

Located in the Lone Butte Wild Horse Acres Subdivision on Baker Road, off Highway 24, the peaceful walk shows abundant signs of wildlife,

including moose, deer, coyote and other wildlife tracks.

The subdivision was origi-nally owned by Lone Butte pioneer Doug Scott and the homestead is part of the orig-inal Balling Bull Ranch.

Nature trail provides peaceful

walk

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