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108 Mile Ranch residents gave two thumbs up for the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) to borrow up to $2 mil-lion for a new water treatment plant this year, and developing an alternative water source by 2018.

Eligible residents voted at two advance polls on Feb. 17 and 22, and the general voting day poll was held at the 108 Mile Community Hall on Feb. 27.

Final results showed 415 residents were in support, while 100 voted against the upgrades.

CRD chair and Area G Director Al Richmond says he was happy people got out to vote.

“I’m pleased there was a very definitive statement from them about moving ahead with the project.

It’s always better when you have an overwhelming majority rather than a 50-per-cent-plus-one decision, which is not really a win for anyone.

“Eighty per cent was really nice to see. Obviously, we were able to get the message out and people decided to get out and vote, so that’s good.”

Richmond says the vote pretty much reflected the feelings of the 145 or so

people who turned up for the Feb. 15 public meeting at the 108 Mile Community Hall, where they heard new informa-tion and had their questions answered.

“It was definitely similar to the feeling in the hall in that the overwhelming majority of the people were in favour and there was a few who weren’t too sure – that’s uncer-tainty rather than being opposed.

“I know a lot of people wanted to vote for the treatment plant, but they didn’t want to vote for the other [north aquifer] well....

“We will move on now. We’ll get the plant ready for construction this year, and we will do some more research on the well and the aquifer before we make any decisions on that.

Richmond says the CRD will be hir-ing another hydrogeology company to review the three opinions the regional district has on the work that’s been done now to see what the hydroge-ologists can come up with a common theme among themselves. This would help to determine if there’s more work to be done and what that work would

look like.“By reviewing all the three comments

we have from the three hydrogeolo-gists, hopefully, we can come up with a better idea on whether there is more testing that needs to be done, or just what the situation is because we want to be sure we get it right.”

Richmond says the CRD wants to make sure it has enough information before it spends the money to build a pipeline to connect it to the water plant.

The first meeting they had on the treatment plant (primarily to get rid of the manganese) was around three-and-a-half years ago, the CRD chair says, adding people also wanted the regional district to look at the wells and the lake levels.

“So, we said, ‘OK’. So, it’s taken that long.”He adds the treatment design had been done, so the CRD knew what the pipe system was going to be and a “pretty good idea” of costs.

“But, when people wanted us to look at the wells, we had to get more details on the water quality [of the wells] and there had to be changes to the plant.

“We kind of know now, but we have to prove that [north] aquifer the best we can to ensure it won’t have an impact on the lake levels.”

108 Mile Ranch water system upgrade going ahead

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Heather NelsonFree Press

The decision has been made – 100 Mile District General Hospital will keep its in-house laundry services.

At its board meeting on March 1, the Interior Health Authority (IHA) board decided to let the hospitals in 100 Mile House, Golden, Ashcroft, Princeton, Lillooet and Williams Lake keep their own laundry services.

This decision is a huge vic-tory for the communities with the smaller hospitals because it means there will be no job losses, which would have hap-pened if the laundry services were privatized.

Opposition to the privati-zation scheme grew over the months since the privatization plan was first introduced, with almost 13,000 citizens signing a petition against the job losses.

Municipal councils, including the District of 100 Mile House, passed motions objecting to privatization.

Local Health Employees’ Union (HEU) members were out in force waving flags, car-rying signs and a clothesline pinned with T-shirts, on the corner of First Street and Highway 97 on Feb. 29.

They were rallying in support of hospital laundry workers in their fight to protect their jobs. There would have been at least four people losing their jobs here, says HEU local chair and shop steward Barb Matfin.

She noted that if a private company came into the facili-ties and collected the laundry, it may have impacted more jobs.

However, the services in larger centres – Kelowna, Kamloops, Nelson, Penticton and Vernon – will be privatized.

Today’s decision by the IHA to contract out hospital laundry services is deeply disappointing

100 Mile House keeps

in-house laundry

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Heather Nelson photoHospital Employees’ Union members John Code and Debbie Anderson walked a clothesline across Highway 97. On Feb. 29, a dozen union members waved flags and held signs on the corner of First Avenue and Highway 97 in support of hos-pital laundry workers in their fight to protect jobs.

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Sixty-eight science exhibits for the annual Science Fair filled the gymnasium at the 100 Mile House Elementary School on Feb. 24.

Grade 4 to 7 students dis-played projects ranging from which sponge absorbs most liquid and how much does air weigh in the classroom to Microbe power and every-thing in between.

“I’ve been here for 34 years,” said Grade 7 teacher Jim Price. “I’m sure the fair has been going on that long; I’ve looked after it for the past 25 years.

Ten judges were welcomed by school principal Donna Rodger who told the judges the school was in chaos for weeks as the students worked very hard on their projects.

“The judges all comment-ed on the excellent quality of the projects which made their decisions very difficult, Price said, adding they noted there were a lot of topics that they had never seen explored before and they compliment-ed the students on this.

The students were excited to be a part of the fair, and they were able to come back in the afternoon and explain their project to the younger students.

The science fair par-ticipants were very eager to know the results of their proj-ects, but had to wait until later in the afternoon to be called back to the gym for the

announcement.

2016 Science Fair resultsGrade 4: first, Ashton

Chretien and Ethan Mori, Think Fast; second, Israel

McLelland, Why is a Propeller Twisted?; and third place (tie): Payton Edlund, Colour Changing Carnations; and Brooklyn Storz, DIY Electromagnet.

Grade 5: first, Emma Donnelly and Desirea Thorsteinson, Cool Mints!; second place (tie): Sarah Balbirnie, Conductivity; and Megan Holyk, Working Worms; and third place (tie:) Noah Sanders and Reichert Sanford, Density; and Sienna Lamarche, Chill?

Grade 6: first, Jonathon Oldegbers, Super Cooling and Snap Freezing; sec-ond, Vanessa Shearer, Are We Compatible?; and third place (three-way tie): Noah Geertz, Triple Choice; Megan Balbirnie, Big or Small; and Ty Butler, Microbe Power.

Grade 7: first, Darlyssa Chretien, Is it Really You?; second place (three-way tie): Solomon Jensen, Pop Can Solar Heater; Lucas Barton and Ryan Chamberlain, Like a Bullet; and Sarah Robinson, The Force of Nature; and third place (three-way tie): Brooklyn McNabb and Haley Edlund, Colour Confusion; Leandro Lang, Colton Sanford and Robert Waldner, Rocket Expedition; and Savannah Bell, Is it all in Your Head?

All the first-, second- and third-place winners will be entering their projects in the District Science Fair at the 100 Mile House Elementary School on March 3.

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Heather Nelson photoGrade 4 student Sarah Balbirnie explained her project to judge Hardy Beer at the 100 Mile House Elementary School Science Fair on Feb. 24. Sarah’s project was to see which liquids conduct electricity the best.

Heather Nelson photosOn Feb. 24, 100 Mile House Elementary School Science Fair judge Heidi Read, left, listened intently to Grade 6 student Melody Watkins explain her project, Bribery. Melody wanted to find out if bribery of a chocolate chip cookie affected boys more than girls. Her conclusion surprised her, the girls worked faster for the cookie.

NEW CHIEF FORESTERDiane Nicholls became the province’s newest chief forester on Feb. 26.Her appointment and promotion to assis-tant deputy minister was confirmed at the Association of BC Forest Professionals annual general meet-ing. Nicholls, who is the province’s 17th chief forester, has been act-ing in the position since November 2014.

GAS AND OIL HELPThe B.C. government wants to attract new, long-term investment in the natural gas and oil sector by expanding the province’s Infrastructure Royalty Credit Program (IRCP).By offering $120 million in royalty credits for the next three years, the province is providing companies with a longer timeframe to work new capital expenditures into their plans.Expanding the program will help to create cer-tainty and improve the province’s ability to attract new investment given the economic con-ditions facing industry due to lower natural gas and oil prices.

ELECTION COSTS UPElections Canada states last fall’s marathon fed-eral election campaign cost $443 million to administer – 53 per cent more than the 2011 elec-tion.However, the indepen-dent agency doesn’t know how many millions it will have to pay out to political parties and their candidates, who are eligible for rebates of up to 50 per cent and 60 per cent respectively on their campaign expenses.Elections Canada esti-mates that rebates topped $60 million after the 2011 election – a figure that’s bound to be higher for the 2015 vote since the unusually long campaign meant spend-ing limits for parties and candidates were effec-tively doubled.It attributes the increased cost to a variety of factors, including the addition of 30 new rid-ings and the fact that the 78-day campaign was the longest in more than 140 years.

100 Mile House Fire-Rescue is recruiting new members.

Fire chief Roger Hollander says the recruitment informa-

tion session at the 100 Mile Fire Hall on Horse Lake Road on Feb. 22 went well.

Eight members of the public attended the ses-sion and were informed of the services 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue pro-vides, he explains.

Hollander adds there

was a question-and-answer period following the presentation.

He notes the depart-ment is continuing its search for new mem-bers.

“Anyone who is inter-ested in applying to become a paid, on-call firefighter is encour-

aged to still do so as applications are being accepted until March 11.”

Anyone wanting to learn more can visit the department online at www.100milefire.com, where recruit informa-tion and an application package are available.


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news for more than 100 workers who will lose their jobs in five communities, says HEU secretary-busi-ness manager Jennifer Whiteside.

“Over the past year, there’s been a groundswell of public concern about the economic impact that privatizing hospital laundry will have on Interior communities.

“Privatizing a public, in-house hospital service that IHA admits is running efficiently doesn’t make sense.

“Not for the patients and surgical teams who rely on timely, sterile linens. Not for the people who do this vital work. And not for the communities that will be impacted by job loss.”

She says the HEU will advocate for the rights of members facing layoff through the labour relations process to support them during this difficult time.

While many people argue the cost savings of out-sourcing laundry service would be marginal over the long term, there are also concerns about the integrity of the program, especially in terms of laundry delivery and contamination, Whiteside adds.

Recently, Simon Fraser University economist Marvin Shaffer reviewed two IHA documents, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, to analyze the health authority’s rationale for out-sourcing its laundry services.

Whiteside says he found no valid business case for privatization.

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Submitted photoMembers of 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue posed for a photo at the Firefighter Appreciation Dinner on Feb. 13. Firefighters respond-ed to 322 callouts in 2015, which means they were away from their jobs and their families.

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The 100 Mile House Airport operation is flying smoothly, says airport spokesperson Ken Greenhall.

The District of 100 Mile House took over the operations of the airport a couple of years ago.

As the airport contact and one of the hanger owners, Greenhall says the hanger owners get along great with the District.

He adds all of the hanger fees go towards paying the costs to maintain the airport.

The overnight visi-tor traffic is stable, Greenhall says, add-ing it’s because the 100 Mile House Airport is more convenient and has nearly all the ser-vices available within walking distance of the airport.

“We are one of the only airports where pilots can land their plane and walk across the street to have some-thing to eat or find a motel room for the night,” Greenhall says, adding that is why there is a lot of visiting traffic.

While there is no

fuel available at the 100 Mile House Airport, Greenhall says he feels it is a small issue because there are 24-hour fuel services at the South Cariboo Regional Airport at the 108 Mile Ranch.

“The pilots know which airports have fuel, and if someone needs

fuel, they just stop in at 108 before continuing their flight.”

As contact for the air-port, Greenhall says he receives about 50 calls a year from Transport Canada, Canadian Armed Forces and oth-ers needing weather reports, runway condi-tions or information on

“overdue” pilots.“I’m available 24/7. I

live close by and most issues can be looked after in 20 minutes.”

Greenhall says he believes the contact for the airport should be someone local and it should be a pilot who can provide accurate aviation weather reports.

There are around 50 Medivac helicopter trips to and from the 100 Mile House Airport annually, Greenhall explains.

“The ones that land at the 100 Mile airport are usually critical calls, life-and-death issues, with the helicopter rotors still going as the ambulance arrives.”

He says these patients are then flown to either the Kamloops or Kelowna hospital, adding Medivac heli-copters still land at the South Cariboo Regional

Airport, but they are usually for patient transfer.

Greenhall says he doesn’t receive pay for being the contact for the airport.

“It’s totally a volunteer situation. Everyone vol-unteers to do something and this is what I do.”

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Ken Alexander photo100 Mile House Wranglers team captain Stephen Egan, left, received the 2015-2016 Regular Season Champions banner for the Doug Birks Division from KIJHL chief executive officer Bill Ohlhausen on Feb. 24. This was the third season for the Wranglers in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, and the hope is they win a few more banners to go with it.

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At the District of 100 Mile House coun-cil meeting on Feb. 23, Councillor Ralph Fossum noted the South Cariboo AGE-FRIENDLY Initiative Steering Committee will be forming an inde-pendent society in the near future.

Fossum said activities are ongoing.

Most recently, he added, a meeting was held at the 108 Mile Community Hall where a presentation on seniors lifestyle issues and how to remain “young and nimble” was the topic of the day.

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By Monika Lamb-YorskiTourism accom-

modation providers in rural British Columbia will receive a property tax break in 2017, said Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett after the

provincial budget was announced.

“Effective for the 2017 tax year, tourism operations outside of municipalities will be eligible for a reduction in assessed value of up

to $500,000.”Barnett, who has

been fighting for the reduction on behalf of tourism operators for six years noted that pre-viously operators were eligible for a reduc-

tion in assessed value up to $150,000.

The reduction amount was never increased, she said, the value of the land did.

“It’s become harder and harder for these operators who only open two or three months of the year because they are sea-sonal.”

Barnett said many

operators have sold or subdivided because it became to expensive to stay in business.

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association chair Pat Corbett was instrumen-tal is pushing for the tax break.

As the previous founder, developer and president of The Hill’s Health Ranch at 108 Mile, Corbett said his property taxes skyrock-et in 2009 and 2010.

At the same time, revenues were crashing and collapsing in the tourism industry across Canada and especially in the Cariboo region.

“It was tied directly

to the economic col-lapse that began in September 2008 in the United States.

“It was one of the most stunning experi-ences I have ever had in business where I’ve seen a geographic mar-ket completely dry up and go to zero.”

Operators across the region saw anywhere from a 20 to 40 per cent revenue collapse, Corbett said.

“I went to see Donna Barnett in 2010 and told her it was becoming one of the biggest problems for the survival of the region’s tourism indus-try.”

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resorts that were along Highway 20 and 24 are now closed and gone.

The tax break came too late for some own-ers, who have been doubly impacted by cuts to the ferry services at Bella Coola, but will help others who remain in business, Corbett said, adding he sold his own business in 2014.

“The facts are if it wasn’t for MLA Barnett and Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond who kept fighting for operators, we wouldn’t have got it at all.”

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Barb Matfin photoMaster shearer Dave Cadsand, who has sheared sheep for Community Enhancement and Economic Development Society (C..E.E.D.S.) for more than 30 years, has full control of the sheep he is shearing. Folks were invited to Betty Place Farm on Feb. 27 to help with the 25 wooly sheep or to learn about shearing, skirting and bagging of wool.

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International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year around the world.

The focus ranges from gen-eral celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women’s economic, political, and social achievements.

The 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society is inviting people to attend its celebration on March 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Women’s Centre is host-

ing the event in the boardroom of the South Cariboo Business Centre at 475 Birch Ave.

“We will have a light lun-cheon available, speakers and a photo display represent-ing women in the Cariboo,” Women’s Centre office co-ordinator Joyce Smeltzer says.

She adds the event will take place upstairs in the board-room.”

Smeltzer notes there will be three speakers at the event: Janice Frank, Eliza Archie Memorial School principal; Kimberley-Vance Lundsbye, Immigrant Settlement Services co-ordinator for the Cariboo-Chilcotin Partners for Literacy; and Val Clemont, retired busi-nesswomen and inspirational speaker.

“The speakers will start

around 11 a.m., but people are welcome to come by anytime they are able to. I understand that some people may not be able to take time for the whole event.”

The Women’s Centre society’s mission is to pro-vide accessible, essential services to women and fami-lies impacted by poverty, discrimination, violence and abuse through commitment to equality, acceptance and empowerment.

For more information, call the Women’s Centre office at 250-395-4093.

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The BC Lions are more than just accom-plished athletes; the players are also com-

munity minded.They spend a lot of

their off season visit-ing British Columbia schools with presenta-tions ranging from the environment to the importance of making positive choices.

Members of the BC Lions will be at Peter Skene Ogden Senior

Secondary School (PSO) to discuss their new program, More Than a Bystander, on March 8, starting at 1 p.m.

The program will break the silence sur-rounding violence against women and girls by providing tools, language and practical

ideas about how to be more than a bystander.

They will also talk about how to speak up and how to communi-cate that violence and abuse is not acceptable.

After the presenta-tion, they will have a breakout session for interested students to discuss the topics

brought forward during the assembly.

For more informa-tion on the BC Lions school program visit, go to www.bclions.com/schoolprograms.

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Only nine members of the public showed up for the School District #27 (SD27) Community Education Discussions meeting at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on Feb. 25.

Eight of those people were from the Bridge Lake/Interlakes area where the elementary school is on the chopping block for potential closure at the end of the school year.

One of the items being discussed was the options for changing school trustee electoral boundaries.

Option 1 was to keep the seven-trustee system and realign the electoral boundaries; option 2 was to reduce SD27 to three zones, with three at-large trustees in the 100 Mile House area, three in the Williams Lake area, and one for the east and west rural areas; option 3 was to divide SD27 into two regions with three trustees in the 100 Mile House area and four in the Williams Lake (and east/west rural) area.

The Bridge Lake/Interlakes group didn’t like the idea of having at-large trustees instead of being able to elect people from their specific area because that person would at least have an idea about what is going on in the community and knowledge of what’s needed there.

They noted the at-large trustees would likely be elected from 100 Mile House and Williams Lake because they have a much large voter base.

They clearly wanted option 1.

SD27 discussed trustee options on Feb. 25


Good decisions

For the past month, I have been intending to write a column

about Alberta politics and the comparisons that can be made with British Columbia, but it seems premier Christy Clark has beaten me to the punch.

Which, of course, was the whole point. For her entire term as our premier, she has been something of a one-trick pony, hoping that revenues from LNG would wash away her worries, obscure her bad decisions and help her to avoid difficult ones.

Now, she realizes that her dream of easy money won’t happen before the next provincial election, so she has used the most recent B.C. Throne Speech to re-invent herself as the Queen of Economic Diversification.

The speech made it sound like Alberta could learn a thing or two from our glorious leader. Nothing could be further from the truth.

While Clark manouevres

to take credit for B.C.’s luck and geography, Rachel Notley has shown intelligent, visionary leadership as reflected in the 2016 Royalty review: the institution of a progressive tax system; a comprehensive infrastructure strategy; a new, greener, responsible image in relation to energy development; and an economic diversification plan that features $500-million royalty credit program for new petrochemical plants; a credible program for replacing lost apprenticeships in the trades sector; and a re-booted expert economic panel to advise the premier on diversification initiatives that spur economic innovation and job creation opportunities outside the oil patch.

That is a huge improvement over Ralph Klein’s flat-tax, flat-Earth talk of “dinosaur farts”

and steadily-accumulating reality of multibillion-dollar infrastructure deficits.

From the time Peter Lougheed left office in 1985 until Rachel Notley took office in 2015, successive Alberta governments

oversaw the production of many hundreds of billions of dollars of revenue from oil and gas (in 2014 alone, gross revenues from all hydrocarbons amounted to $111.7 billion and energy exports totaled $90.8 billion), including almost $200 billion in revenue for government, and used this “Alberta advantage” to subsidize both the highest per capita operating budgets and the lowest taxes in Canada. (It would be interesting to

know how many millions in subsidized low taxes ultimately flowed into the B.C. real estate market.)

That after three decades Alberta would have a paltry $17.4 billion in its Heritage Savings Trust Fund, major hospitals badly in need of repair, a lack of a mental-health strategy, long waiting lists, and major unfulfilled needs in infrastructure, was an indictment of post-Lougheed conservatism, and of the short-sightedness of the Ralph Klein era in particular.

So Christy Clark wasn’t entirely wrong to criticize Alberta’s historical over-reliance on energy revenue. But to blame the Alberta NDP for any of those mistakes, or to heap undeserved credit upon her own party’s wisdom for avoiding them, is just plain political hogwash.

Mark Crawford is a former public servant and teaches political science at Athabasca University. He can be reached at [email protected].

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It is great to see common sense prevailing in a couple of decisions that were made recently, especially when they have a significant impact on

100 Mile House and area communities.The most recent common-sense decision was

made on March 1 when the Interior Health Author-ity (IHA) determined in-house laundry services would be retained in the small rural hospital within its boundaries, including 100 Mile House.

A little over a year ago, the IHA floated the idea it would be able to save money by privatizing laundry services at its hospitals.

The savings would come at the expense of the people running those laundry services who would lose their jobs.

The Health Employees’ Union brass immediately went public with IHA’s intention.

They noted there could be a lot of problems if the laundry service went to out of province because there could be transportation issues, including linen contamination, loss of quality, lack of availability if there was a problem during the collection, delivery or cleaning processes.

However, the biggest issue was the loss of jobs that would be felt the most in the smaller communities.

In 100 Mile House there were four full-time jobs on the firing line.

Each of those jobs could possibly represent a fam-ily’s primary bread-winner, or even a much-needed second income earner in the household.

The potential of those families having to move because they lost their source of income would nega-tively affect the communities they live in because we can ill afford to lose any more families.

The District of 100 Mile House council jumped on board the opposition band wagon because it wants to keep as many jobs as possible.

Eventually, a common-sense decision was made.The other issue has a much longer history – back

to 2010 when the assessment rates for rural tourism property skyrocketed.

At that time, rural tourism operators were eligible for reduction in assessed value of $150,000.

While the assessment increase was happening, the tourism industry was taking a big hit in revenue generation.

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett saw the problem and starting the process of trying to con-vince her government to give the rural tourism op-erators, who only operate businesses for two or three months, a more reasonable assessment reduction, so they could hold onto their property and their liveli-hoods.

Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond tried to push a resolution seeking assessment relief through the Union of British Columbia Municipali-ties convention three or four times without success.

However, a common-sense decision was made in the B.C. Liberal 2016 budget, and effective for the 2017 tax year, the reduction in assessment will be upped to $500,000.


One of the enduring legacies of Pierre Trudeau’s time as prime minister is the legal supremacy of

the individual, as articulated in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

We are seeing this played out with greater force than ever today, by an activist high court that swatted aside Stephen Harper’s attempts to restrain it, and now orders a meek, politically correct Justin Trudeau government to do its bidding.

The Federal Court decreed last week that people have the right to grow their own “medical” marijuana. This ruling is unlikely to be appealed, given that Trudeau the Younger is committed to legalizing marijuana for everyone.

There are conditions that show measurable relief from marijuana products, such as glaucoma or the nausea and loss of appetite associated with cancer treatments. But much of the so-called medical marijuana industry is based on unsubstantiated claims about an inconsistent herbal remedy that hasn’t been studied much because it’s been illegal.

The Federal Court case involves four

people from British Columbia, which boasts more than half of the contested medical marijuana growing licences issued across the country.

One of the petitioners suffers from a vaguely defined condition known as “chronic fatigue syndrome,” which led to a disability pension from a federal civil service job at age 45.

The judge cited no research to support the claim that sitting around smoking dope all day relieves this condition. Indeed, it defies common sense that a set of symptoms with no identified cause, which might be confused with what we used to call laziness, would be alleviated by chronic consumption of a drug that promotes eating chips and watching TV.

But we peasants aren’t supposed to question our monarchs, especially those in ermine-trimmed red robes at the Supreme Court of Canada.

That court has decreed that our charter,

which in Section 7 protects the “right to life, liberty and security of the person,” includes a right to have a doctor’s help to commit suicide. Euthanasia has been re-branded as “assisted dying” by all the most “progressive”

countries, and Canada has been given a firm deadline to join the club.

(Meanwhile, the term “right to life” is all but banned from university campuses, to minimize the risk of a coarse literal interpretation that it means, you know, a right to life.)

A Liberal-dominated committee of MPs and senators has recommended full-throttle implementation, not restricted to terminal illness and including

mental conditions such as depression and dementia. The majority suggested even “mature minors” should have this new right.

The politicians support allowing doctors to opt out of cases they won’t condone, as long as they provide a referral to another doctor.

In Belgium, one of the pioneers of this brave

new world, most of the growing number of euthanasia patients have had cancer. But as The New Yorker magazine reported in a ground-breaking article last summer, others have been euthanized because of autism, anorexia, partial paralysis, blindness with deafness, manic-depression and yes, chronic fatigue syndrome.

B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake expressed the hope that Canada ends up with a consistent policy on doctor-assisted suicide, rather than a provincial patchwork.

The closest Lake came to politically incorrect criticism was to caution that “deep discussion” is needed around the court’s notion of a “competent minor,” someone not yet entrusted with the vote or access to a liquor store.

Three dissenting Conservative MPs went so far as to say the recommendations don’t adequately protect seniors who might be coerced into checking out and passing on their estates. How old-fashioned.

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

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OpinionPublisher Martina Dopf • Editor Ken Alexander Published by Black Press Ltd. #3-536 Horse Lake Rd., 100 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2E0

To the editor:I felt compelled to write this letter after

another successful Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) at 100 Mile District General Hospital on Feb. 18.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with P.A.R.T.Y., it was started in the 1980s to help youth make smart choices in life.

Our own South Cariboo P.A.R.T.Y. pro-gram has been running these day-long sessions four to six times a school year for 15 years – all with dedicated volunteers and with generous donations from local businesses and

other organizations.I have never experienced volunteer “burn-

out” and I’m sure it has to do with response of the students, as well as our friends, families, neighbours and other community members.

It never fails to amaze me how so many people in our community step to the plate to ensure each P.A.R.T.Y. is impactful for the students. We have dedicated volunteers who contribute to each P.A.R.T.Y. session either behind the scenes (helping to find sponsor-ships, presenters, setting up the rooms at the start and end of the day, etc.) or as presenters.

At this last P.A.R.T.Y. session, as has hap-pened frequently in the past, we had to do a last-minute schedule change because some of our presenters are emergency first responders and are on call. Alas, there was an emergency callout.

Did that mean we had to cancel our plans?It did not when a back-up presenter stepped

in and gave a very interesting impromptu pre-sentation.

We didn’t have to cancel our highly impact-ful mock Emergency Room scenario because hospital staff (mainly nurses, one of whom

was on her day off) dropped what they were doing to ensure the ER scenario occurred without a hitch.

It makes me so very proud and honoured to work and live in this caring community. I’m looking forward to the last two P.A.R.T.Y. sessions on March 30 and April 20.

Feel free to join us and/or visit our Facebook page for more information.

Laura DewarActing co-ordinator,

South Cariboo P.A.R.T.Y. program

P.A.R.T.Y. program gets last-minute assistanceCourse teaches teens importance of making safe, sound decisions

To the editor:We moved from

Europe to Lac des Roches in 2011.

It was important to be within a 30-minute ride from a school for our two children. So we enrolled our children at Bridge Lake Elementary School (BLES) in June 2011 as eight- and 10-year-olds.

Not being able to speak English was a major hurdle for the kids. Unfortunately, the promised ESL (English as a Second Language) support consisted of only 15 minutes every two weeks.

The verbal commu-

nication picks up fast but the reading and writing takes more time. So our children got behind in certain areas and we wondered if we should let them repeat grades.

We were advised against that as the policy of the administration was to keep them with their age group. This resulted in our son moving to Peter Skene Ogden (PSO) in Grade 8 where he was not only far behind in several areas, but also overwhelmed with social interactions with grade 8-12 school.

We had to withdraw

him from PSO and we are home schooling him with a distance learning program.

Our daughter is at BLES in Grade 6 where she is battling backlogs in math and reading/writ-ing on a Grade 4-5 level. This means we are trying to catch up by doing one hour homework every day.

The school’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) does not provide much results in catching up.

If the possible clo-sure of BLES comes into force, it will mean our daughter will have

to travel to Horse Lake Elementary School. With the current bus schedule, it will result in a two hour and 35 minutes transfer time each day.

We think that is a lot and will make it almost impossible to ask her to do the extra one hour of homework to catch up with things.

What will happen if she is still behind at PSO? Will she have the same problems our son encountered there?

This worries us most.

Piri and Eric de VriesParents of a BLES

student

Bridge Lake Elementary School closure worrisome

To the editor:On behalf of families in the South

Cariboo, we want to thank and recognize Lucille Armstrong and her team of Louise Mayes, Bruce Madu, Ulli Vogler, Elaine Sanders, Norm Bennett, Pam Dafoe, Millie Halcro, Donna Barnett and Rob Fry and the many volunteers who helped to make the Second Annual Cariboo Family Fun Night another great success.

We are very fortunate in the South Cariboo to have people, like Lucille, who care so much about our children and families and are creating a positive, healthy com-

munity.We can only begin to think about

the hundreds of hours of volunteer time that Lucille and her team have contributed to our community.

We are very proud to work with all of you and many others in our community who selflessly give of their time, their skills and their compassion to help children, youth and families be successful and reach their full potential.

Thank you!Sheila Hart, co-chair

Rita Giesbrecht, co-chairCariboo Family Enrichment

Centre

Thanks to leadership team and volunteersSecond Annual Cariboo Family Fun

Night was awesome


Do you think the Wranglers will win in the Doug Birks Division against the Chase Heat?

Doug MagawEagle Creek“Of course they are

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Ted Bell100 Mile House“For sure they’re going

to win; they’re on a roll. I’m a big Wranglers fan. I have season tickets and support the home team.”

Debbie HofleyLac la Hache“Its looking really

good. I work at a restau-rant in town, so I always know when hockey night is. I follow the team on Facebook.”

Allicia HofleyLac la Hache“I think they are going

to take it.”

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RCMP want the public's help locating a missing woman.

Karle Dawn Nicholls, 35, is believed to have left her home in the Pine Avenue area of Duncan on foot on Friday, Feb. 26.

Nicholls' husband left for work just after 5 a.m. and she was not home when he returned from work and he has not seen or heard from her since.

Police said Nicholls planned to do some personal errands in the downtown area of Duncan on Friday. She may also have her black, two-year-old Labrador retriever with her. The dog is also missing.

Nicholls' family have been searching for her but have not turned up any clues.

Police said Nicholls often frequents local trails and may have lost her way.

Nicholls is described as white woman with shoul-der-length red and brown hair, shaved on both sides.

She is approximately five foot three and 113 pounds, with blue eyes.

Nicholls was wearing a black jacket and jeans when last seen.

Please contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522 if you have any information regarding her whereabouts.

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Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is in Yarrow at the scene of a suspicious death of a woman.

During the evening of Feb. 24 and early morn-ing hours of Feb. 25, Chilliwack RCMP attended a residence in Yarrow after receiving a request to check the well-being of a woman living at that location. The officer attending the scene located a woman who was deceased.

The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time. IHIT was called and will be working in partnership with the Chilliwack RCMP General Duty and Serious Crimes Unit.

There is no evidence to indicate the public is at risk as a result of this incident. Anyone with infor-mation regarding this investigation can call the IHIT information line by calling 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email [email protected].

To remain anonymous visit solvecrime.ca or by phone at 1-800-222-8477.

The 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 57 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Some highlights are as follows:

Open liquorOn Feb. 27,

investigators from C a r i b o o - C h i l c o t i n Traffic Services were con-ducting a roadside check on Canim-Hendrix Lake Road near Buffalo Creek when a male driver of a Ford pick-up truck who approached the check-stop displayed symptoms of liquor consumption.

An approved screening device was administered at the scene and the result was a “warn.” A second test was admin-istered and the result was also a “warn.”

The driver was issued a three-day immediate roadside driving prohi-bition and a ticket for having open liquor in the vehicle.

Man assaultedOn Feb. 26, 100 Mile

House RCMP responded to a report of an assault at Canim Lake First Nations.

A male victim was transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital for treatment of his inju-ries.

A 44-year-old male was arrested for the assault. The male sus-pect was released on a series of conditions with a court date of April 12 in 100 Mile House.

The investigation into this matter is continuing.

Rollover MVIOn Feb. 23, 100 Mile

RCMP and emergency crews responded to a report of a single-vehi-cle rollover incident on Highway 24 near the Interlakes Corner.

The male driver of a Dodge Caravan lost con-trol of the vehicle and the vehicle left the road-way flipping in the ditch. There were no serious injuries in this motor vehicle incident (MVI); however, the male driver was taken to 100 Mile District General Hospital

as a precaution.

Fraud alertPolice across Canada

are being made aware of an emerging fraud.

Potential victims are being contacted by phone advising that their assistance is required in catching a bank employ-ee who has been stealing money.

The fraudster is posing as a bank investigator.

The victims are instructed to withdraw cash from a bank branch and then place the money in an envelope, which is turned over to the “investigator.”

Victims are being solicited on multiple

occasions if this fraud is successful on the first attempt.

100 Mile House RCMP are reminding the public

to be vigilant to possible frauds and to not give out money or personal information without first verifying the source.


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100 Mile House Fire-Rescue members attended a report of a residential alarm and smoke showing call on Cariboo Trail on Feb. 27.

Upon arrival, crews observed smoke show-ing from inside the dwelling; however, they were unable to confirm if anyone was home at the time, says fire chief Roger Hollander.

Crews forced entry to the building and discov-ered a stove burner had been left on and there was a pot on the burner that had been left unattended.

No one was home at the time of the incident and no injuries occurred, Hollander explains.

“100 Mile House Fire-Rescue would like to remind the public to ensure all heating appliances are off before they leave their homes.”

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By Barbara RodenMembers of a group

trying to raise aware-ness about the danger presented by the truck-ing and dumping of biosolids held a fourth public rally in Clinton on Feb. 27.

Chris Jenaway, a member of the group, says between 60 and 70 people attended the rally, held beside the Petro-Canada station on Highway 97.

“We were there with handouts and infor-mation, and a petition people could sign to stop the dumping of biosolids,” Jenaway says of the peaceful gather-ing.

The intention is to educate the public about the facts surround-ing biosolids, treated sewage sludge that is intended for agricul-tural use, he adds.

The Clinton group has been supported by The Friends of the Nicola Valley, which has been protesting biosol-ids being dumped in the vicinity of Merritt.

The gatherings were spurred by an incident on Feb. 4, when a truck

carrying Class B biosol-ids to a biosolids site at the OK Ranch near Big Bar went off the road and overturned. Between 12 and 14 cubic metres of biosol-ids, as well as hydraulic fluid, engine oil, and coolant from the truck, were released into Riley’s Dam and Big Bar Creek.

Despite clean-up efforts, between two and five cubic metres of the spilled biosolids remain unaccounted for, and cannot be recovered now.

Members of the group are “grossly unsatis-fied” with the clean-up efforts, Jenaway says,

adding they are frustrat-ed by what they see as “lackadaisical” respons-es from various levels of government.

They note area resi-dents have not been formally told about the spill into Big Bar Creek, which runs through many properties.

Response from pass-ers-by and Clinton residents has been “amazing,” Jenaway says, with many people stop-ping to ask questions and sign the petition.

The group also has hundreds of online members, he adds.

Barbara Roden is the editor of the Ashcroft Journal.

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If so, there is some help available to deal with the loss of loved ones.

The 100 Mile District

Hospice Palliative Care Society is offering a six-session grief group on Monday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The dates are March 15, 22, 29 and April 5,12,19.

Topics include health,

emotional and physical wellbeing.

“Getting through the doors is sometimes the hardest part,” says facili-tator Sarah Smith.

She adds the group sessions will offer edu-cation and a supportive

atmosphere to share people’s grief and allow them to meet people who are also grieving.

“The support you share with others who are going through simi-lar emotions can be very healing and validating.”

Group sessions may not be for everyone, but Smith, who has been involved with the Hospice Society for 29 years, says she tells people to take away what works for them and leave the rest

behind. “People must attend

the first group session, after that it is a closed group,” she adds.

The six-week grief support group is a free community service made possible through

donations to the Hospice Society.

Registration is required to attend the sessions.

For more information and to register, call the Hospice Society at 250-395-7680.

Learn how to deal with griefSix-week Grief Support Group sessions presented by local Hospice Society

Folks respond to alleged puppy mill

bust In response to the 66 dogs rescued by the

Langley SPCA from an alleged “puppy mill,” a request was posted on a local Facebook page on the Feb. 6 weekend for blankets and towels to help the Langley SPCA treat the dogs.

Kay Gibson and Joy Gawne at Nuthatch Books gladly used their small 100 Mile House office as a repository for any donations people could bring.

Gibson and Gawne note that all day Feb. 8 and 9, bags, armloads and boxes of donations came pouring in. People gave collars, towels, blankets, dog beds brushes, combs, leashes, dog toys and even a cone collar for these unfortunate dogs, as well as cash donations.

On Feb. 10, the local SPCA picked up the donations and took the goods to Williams Lake and Quesnel.

“They told us that Langley was overloaded with supplies and these donations would help tremendously in the Cariboo region,” Gawne says, adding “the SPCA was thrilled.”

Gawne says she should have known 100 Mile House would go far beyond the norm.

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Expectant mothers, and those with children up to six years old, in the 100 Mile House area can take advantage of the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre’s (CFEC) Home Visiting program.

“There’s a high focus on prenatal information,” says home visitor Pamela Goertz.

“We’re focused on people with added stress in their life: women who are facing pregnancy on their own, or who have unstable partners, or who have financial difficulties.”

She adds the service is also targeted for those who need extra support to navigate the medical system or social services.

“We’re there for people who need an extra ear to listen to them and refer them to the services they need.”

Those could also include the Canadian Mental Health Association-South Cariboo, and those unable to access medical services can be driven to medical appointments.

“We’re here as support for accessing the resources people need.

Postpartum depression, anxiety and mental-health issues are all things the home visitors help mothers deal with. They can also help with food security.

Anyone wanting more information about the Home Visiting program can call the CFEC at 250-395-5155.

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The Canadian Mental Health Association-South Cariboo (CMHA-SC) is selling flower bulbs through the Vesey’s Bulbs fund-raising catalogues.

Anyone who is interesting in order-ing flower bulbs, or would like a catalogue, can contact CMHA-SC activity worker Kathy Provost at 250-945-9515.

Folks are also wel-come to come to the CMHA-SC office at 555B Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to pick up catalogues or place an order.

Orders will be sent in on March 19.

There is no shipping cost to the customer and all bulbs are guar-anteed. The company has a good reputation for quality bulbs that

come from Holland, Provost says.

The money raised from this fundraiser is going towards pro-viding a summer trip to Barkerville for the clients of the Activity/

Clubhouse program.The clients have

been working hard at fundraising this year, Provost says, adding last fall they raised money to give to the Loaves & Fishes Outreach’s

Christmas Shoe Box program, and now they are trying to pay for this trip.

The group is also collecting donations of bottles and cans for its ongoing bottle drive.

These can be dropped off at the CMHA-SC office anytime of the week during office hours, Provost says.

“Please call if you need pick up for large donations.”


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Write down why that person deserves the nomination, include supporting articles or letters and send in your nomination.

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100 MILEq World Day of

Prayer 2016 will be held at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, on the corner of Horse Lake and Blackstock roads on March 4 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served after the service. Info: call Jan Baker at 250-395-4269.

CANIM LAKEq Drop in any time

to the Canim Lake Learning Cafe on Fridays from March 4 to13, at The Blue House from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. It’s free to pursue any learning goal: computer, upgrading, research, academic, personal interest and more. Refreshments available. For more information, call Lory at 250-395-0655 or e-mail [email protected].

100 MILEq The 100 Mile

House & District Women’s Centre Society is inviting people to attend its International Women’s Day celebration on March 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be a light luncheon, a photo display of women of the Cariboo, and three speakers, beginning at 11 a.m., in the boardroom at the South Cariboo Business Centre at 475 Birch Ave. The boardroom is up the stairs from the Women’s Centre.

100 MILEq The office hours

for the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre will be changed, starting March 14. The new hours will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday; from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday; and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays – only for Legal Aid.

100 MILEq The next

Parkinson’s Support Group meeting will be held in the Multipurpose Room of the South Cariboo Health Centre, 555, Birch Ave., (behind 100 Mile District General Hospital), on March 15 at 1:30 p.m. Info: call Philip at 250-395-3925.

100 MILEq Need help

filing your taxes? Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy, Literacy Outreach is offering free, private appointment, tax sessions on March 15, at the 100 Mile House and District Women’s Centre (#102-475 Birch. Ave) from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be step-by-step instructions to file your own taxes online; computer experience is not necessary. This event is suitable for low-income people or those with simple tax returns. For more information, call Lory at 250-395-0655 or e-mail, [email protected].

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.

FOREST GROVEq StrongStart

is at Forest Grove Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Free, drop in and play when the school is in session. All families with children up to age five welcome. Information: school (250-397-2962) or Sheila (250-397-0011).

100 MILEq The

Compassionate Friends – a support group for bereaved parents and families – meets on the second Tuesday of the month at BJ’s Donuts & Eatery (305 Birch Ave.) at 6 p.m. For more information, call Andrea Martin at 250-395-4417 or Ivy Henderson at 250-706-2100.

LONE BUTTEq O.U.T. (Other

Unusual Talents) Group meets the first, third Tuesdays and last of the month, starting at 10 a.m. at the Lone Butte Community Hall. All women welcome. Information: Pat (250-395-2114) or Audrey (250-395-4206).

70 MILEq 70 Mile House

Volunteer Fire Department hosts bingo on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. It is at the 70 Mile Access Centre at 2545 N. Bonaparte Rd. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 6:30.

100 MILEq The Caregivers

Support Group meets at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church (corner of the Horse Lake and Blackstock

roads) on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. We now have a wheelchair accessible space for meetings. Every fourth Thursday of the month, there may be a guest speaker.

100 MILEq The South Cariboo

Lioness Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the 100 Mile United Church at 49 Dogwood Ave., starting at 1 p.m. They also hold a potluck lunch meeting at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the 100 Mile United Church at 49 Dogwood Cresc. Information: Janet

(250-395-3550).

100 MILEq Creekside Seniors

regular monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre.


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• March 3 – Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) is hosting its 18th Annual Amnesty Concert in the gymnasium from 1 to 3 p.m. Local youth performers will raise money for a popular cause for generations of graduates in 100 Mile House and area. The public is welcome to come and support this fundraising effort, with admittance by a suggested $2 donation.

• March 11-April 9 – Parkside Art Gallery will be hosting A Natural Journey The Art and Photography of Connie Sanders. There will be an opening reception on March 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

• March 12 – The Lac la Hache OAPO is hosting a crib tournament at the Pioneer Centre at 4822 Clarke Ave., starting 10 a.m. Admission is $10, which includes a spaghetti lunch.

• March 19 – The Interlakes Community Centre Society is hosting an international din-ner at the Interlakes Community Centre. It is a fundraiser to complete the kitchen construction. Folks have a choice of an Indian, Swiss or Greek dinner for $20 per person. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Reservation deadline is March 14. Information: call 250-593-4869.

• March 27 – Canlan Icesports and the 100 Mile House Free Press are presenting the First Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre ball diamond. Children up to six years start searching at 11:30 a.m., and at noon, children between seven and 12 years get to go find goodies. This is a free community event and everyone is welcome.

• April 9 – Big Brothers Big Sisters South Cariboo are hosting the First Annual Bowl for Kids Sake at The Bowling Alley at 879 Scott Rd. in 100 Mile House. There are two time-frames: noon to 2 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. It will be a fun afternoon of free bowling, prizes, pizza, team-building and community awareness. To register or for more information, go to bbbswlake.com or call 250-395-5155.

• April 9 – Big Country Shrine Club presents its King Crab & Prime Rib, Buffet & Auction at the 100 Mile Community Hall. Social time 5-6 p.m., with buffet and auction starting at 6:15 p.m. Proceeds to the Shriner Patient Transport Fund and South Cariboo Health Foundation. Tickets are $75 each and are available at 100 Mile Feed & Ranch, A&B Photo, Cariboo Supply & Marine, Red Rock Grill and 108 Esso. For more information, call Glen at 250-396-7185 or Frank at 250-395-6355.

• April 23 – The 100 Mile Lions Club is putting on a rip roarin’ good time for its 60th anniversary at the 100 Mile Community Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with a catered dinner at 6 and dancing (Mark Allan music) start-ing at 7:30. Tickets are $35 per person and are available at Whimsey Gifts and LifeCycle Financial.

?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

week before the event.

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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.

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Last week, from Feb. 9 to Feb. 12, students at 100 Mile House Elementary School cel-ebrated Carnaval.

Carnaval is a winter festival held in Quebec where people do all sorts of fun winter activities like sledding, snowshoeing, ice sculpting and drinking hot cocoa all day long!

We did our own mini version of Carnaval, bringing this enjoyable French celebration to

our school and its stu-dents. In the lead up to the week, the Grade 1/2 French Immersion class visited the radio station and spoke in French on the Larry Rhodes show.

There was also a group of students who sang O Canada in French at the Wranglers hockey game. The tickets were generously donated by the Wranglers and the crowd welcomed the students by cheering at the end.

To start off French

Celebration Week at school, we had an assembly where we watched a video of Carnaval in Quebec. We sang the Chanson de Carnaval, which was stuck in everyone’s head after the first time.

We met Bonhomme Carnaval, the Carnaval’s famous snowman, who received the “key” to the school from Mrs. (Donna) Rodger so he could visit whenever he wanted.

After that dur-

ing lunch, there was a Mardis Gras dance. The students made their own awesome masks and then showed them off while dancing. The masks were of all differ-ent shapes and colours, some with feathers, glit-ter and sequins.

On Wednesday, each class ate some delicious tire d’erable, maple syrup over snow, while listening to French music.

The following day there was a school-wide

French bingo over the P.A. system. Winners received all sorts of prizes, including gift certificates donated from Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza.

On the last day, all Grade 6 and 7 students went skiing at Mt. Timothy and they all had a blast.

The Grade 5 students went snowshoeing at the 99 Mile Ski Trails, while students from K-4 went to the Snow Carnaval at the park where they did

sledding and other fun stuff. They also received hot chocolate from Tim Hortons, which they drank and enjoyed with

Bonhomme who just had to join in on the fun.

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The Third Annual King Crab & Prime Rib Buffet & Auction is happening at the 100 Mile Community Hall on April 9.

Folks should get their tickets soon because only 200 are available and they are going fast, says Big Country Shrine Club (BCSC) vice-president Frank Dobbs.

“We get nothing but compliments for our crab and prime rib dinner, he says, adding the auction is a big hit,

too.”“Last year’s big

winners of the bird hunt in South Dakota enjoyed it so much they booked another outing.”

The auction items are coming in daily and they are quite eclectic: a trip on the Rocky Mountaineer; local resorts offering two-day accommodations; a ton of wood pellets; and even a live tree. There will be a silent auction and Donna Barnett is in charge of the live auction.

This is one of the BCSC’s biggest

fundraisers and last year, the local Shriners were able to give $20,000 to the Shriner Patient Transport Fund and $3,000 to the South Cariboo Health Foundation.

“We get so much support from this community; it’s an unbelievable response.”

Dobbs adds they like to keep some of the money raised in the community.

Noting the Shriners

sold their buses, he says people can have their fuel paid for when driving out of town to look after their children’s medical concerns.

The social event begins at 5 p.m. and the

dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m., while the auction gets underway after dinner.

Tickets are $75 and they are available at 100 Mile Feed &

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I have 2 amazing and supportive staff who are well-known in the community.

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goes to Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza, Tim Hortons, 100 Mile Nordics Society, and the Wranglers hockey team for making the French Celebration Week special.

Thank you also goes to Canadian

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100 Mile Festival of the Arts Committee co-chair Marilyn Buyar says all of the plans are in place for Festival of the Arts 2016 adjudica-tions that will take place in Martin Exeter Hall starting on April 17 and ending with the Showcase Concert on April 29.

Bruce Madu, who is the other co-chair, says the registration day, which took place on Feb. 13, was fantastic with 377 students regis-tered for the spring festival.

This year’s festival adjudica-tors are Colleen Whidden (vocal), Anita Perry (piano), Susan Bertoia (speech arts) and Peter Stiggings (instrumental and band).

The adjudication schedule will start with vocal followed by piano from April 17 to 21 and speech arts followed by instrument from April 24 to 28.

Buyar notes there is a new initia-tive for this year’s festival as student workshops with each adjudicator,

are scheduled during the festival.“This gives student participants

the opportunity to work on an informal basis with experienced adjudicators and gain valuable knowledge related to practice and performance.

“Each year, we work hard to find adjudicators who we are con-fident will work effectively with participants – people who are experienced, yet approachable and understanding in their work with young artists.”

Meanwhile, the Key It Up! Committee has had a very busy year raising funds for a new grand piano for Martin Exeter Hall, with the goal of having it in place for this year’s festival.

“The new piano will be on stage for the festival; it was all finalized [at the beginning of April]. The brand new concert grand piano arrived on March 2.

“We were quite successful and it’s going to be there for commu-nity use, with some restrictions, but if a group wants to have use of

the piano, it will be there for them.”Madu notes the committee is

looking for people interested in the arts who could help out with planning workshops and recitals,

administrative tasks, grant appli-cations and many other small jobs. Anyone who is interested in helping can contact him at 250-395-7700.

“All of these positions are neces-sary to ensure the committee can continue to offer arts opportunities to young artists in our commu-nity,” says Buyar.


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Ken Alexander photoMargo Shaw, right, was one of the 377 people registering with volunteers Ginny-Lou Alexander, left, and Sue Fryer, back, for the upcoming 100 Mile Festival of the Arts 2016. There was a great turnout for the reg-istration day at Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House on Feb. 13.

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100 Mile House Wranglers coach Dale Hladun really liked the way his boys played against the Revelstoke Grizzlies in the Doug Birks Division semifi-nals.

The Wranglers swept the Grizzlies, but Hladun notes that for a sweep, it was a “pretty tight series.”

Even with the 9-4 vic-tory in game 2 in 100 Mile House, he says it was only a blowout in one period when the hometown boys scored seven goals.

Noting Revelstoke has a younger club, the coach says he thought they worked hard.

“They gave us a really good push and I thought that series was beneficial for us because we needed to play on the edge.

“The boys certainly did [play on the edge] and were going to see a lot of tight games dur-ing the all the rest of the series we’re hoping to see. I thought it was a great first-round series for us.”

Hladun says his team didn’t have a weak link and all of the players con-tributed very well.

“There were different line matches or group-ings that rose each evening, but overall, everyone contributed – even our affiliate players.

“Our goaltending was strong; our defen-sive zone coverage was strong; and our four lines were pressuring, so it was a good series for the kids.”

During the series, the Wranglers power play came to life – going five for 11 in game 2 and two for seven in game 4, including the series win-ner by Cole Zimmerman.

Hladun says he’s not

concerned about the power play.

“You can go zero for eight one night and get a few the next night. We’re moving the puck around well; we just have to put the puck in the net once in a while – it’s just one dimension of the game.

Noting the Wranglers don’t score a lot of pow-er-play goals, he says the boys led the division in scoring per game during the regular season.

“We get scoring by committee; everyone is producing, so other teams can’t shadow one or two players. If they do, somebody else steps up.”

Hladun notes the penalty kill has been

outstanding and they’re blocking shots, so they’re working in the “dirty” areas.

“The work zone of our team is impeccable and the fun zone, which is the scoring on the power play, that’s the pretty part we’re still working on.”

While goalie Zane Steeves played in three of the four games, the coach put Adam Derochie between the pipes for game 3 in Revelstoke, which has a noisy and raucous crowd. Hladun says Derochie rose to the occasion, played really well and picked up the overtime win.

The coach says the team structure is as good

as it has been all year and the players are into the system and they all know what each other’s job is and that makes a difference.

“We’re just feeling it.”He notes the players

didn’t panic when they were behind on the score clock against Revelstoke.

“They were calm; they kept their heads and they were confident. We win games with that confi-dence because they know they can get it done.

“The fact they’ve only lost once since Dec. 30 shows there’s a will to win and an expectancy to win. “They believe in each other and they sup-port each other so well.

Every play is big whether it’s a blocked shot, a shot of the post or a good back check. They all rec-ognize when somebody does something impor-tant in the game.”

Hladun says the sweep of Revelstoke was impor-tant because it gave the players time to rest and to heal from the bumps and bruises.

Next seriesThe Wranglers are

hosting the Chase Heat for first two divisional final playoff games at the South Cariboo Cariboo Rec. Centre.

They play tomorrow (March 4) starting at 8 p.m. (an hour later than

the normal start time).The Wranglers take on

the Heat in game 2 on March 5. The puck drops at 7 p.m.

Games 3 and 4 will be in Chase on March 7 and 8.

If necessary, game 5 will be in 100 Mile House, starting at 7 p.m.; game 6 will be in Chase; and game 7 will be in 100 Mile House, starting at 7 p.m.

Folks who have the first-round tickets (Revelstoke series) can go to the Wranglers office, which is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, and exchange them and some cash for a block of sec-ond-round tickets.


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WRANGLERS PLAYOFFSDoug Birks Division champions, the 100 Mile House Wranglers, are host-ing the Chase Heat for the first two divisional final playoff games at the South Cariboo Cariboo Rec. Centre.They play tomorrow (March 4) starting at 8 p.m. (an hour later than the normal start time).The Wranglers take on the Heat on March 5. The puck drops at 7 p.m.

LADIES BONSPIEL The 100 Mile Curling Club is hosting the Women’s Bonspiel on March 4-6 and every-one is invited to the club (on Airport Road next to the arena) to watch 16 to 20 battle it out for the hard-ware and the glory.Folks can watch the games from floor level or upstairs in the lounge.

FLASHING LEATHERKristian Stead, who was stellar between the pipes for the 100 Mile House Wranglers in the KIJHL, now plays for the Nipawin Hawks in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).He impressed every-one immediately and has been a consistent puck stopper all year and was a finalist for the SJHL Rookie of the Year crown.Ranked fifth in the league for minutes played, Stead was also in the top 5 all year in goals against average.

AGM SLATEDThe Forest Grove & District Rod & Gun Club will hold its annu-al general meeting and election of club execu-tives on March 13 at 1 p.m. at the Canim Lake Resort, 4454 Newall Rd.New and past mem-bers are welcome to attend this important meeting.

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Ken Alexander photoStephen Egan, number 4, is a great all-around player for the 100 Mile House Wranglers who accumulated 26 points on seven goals and 19 assists during the regular season. The team captain leads by example, has a nose for the puck and he keeps his feet moving.

Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) hosted a junior/senior girls indoor soccer play day on Feb. 26, featuring six teams – two from PSO, two from Hope Secondary School and two from Lake City Secondary in Williams Lake.

We played a six-aside format with 25-minute halves and games ran from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., says organizer Sean Glanville,

All three schools agreed to make two even teams instead of stacking one which made more very com-petitive games all day long, Glanville says,

adding each team played two games with the top 2 teams advancing to the finals.

Unfortunately, both PSO teams narrowly missed playing in the finals.

“Both teams were really close to making the finals and exceed-ed my expectations by how well they played. We should have a real-ly talented team this year and I’m hoping we make some significant strides this season.”

PSO 1 resultsPSO 1 defeated Hope

1 4-1 in their opening game. Ashley Holyk scored two goals and

Grade 8 player Ivy Sahara and Grade 9 stu-dent Marina Guimond added singles.

“It was really nice to see how well many of our grades 8 and 9 players performed. We had an all junior line of Guimond, Maddy Martin, Valeria Pineda, Sereena Alex and Ali Walker that played really well in both games.”

In PSO 1’s second game, they were lead-ing Lake City 2 4-3 on a second-half goal from Jamie Harper and looked destined to make the final. However, they gave up a pair of goals in the

last minute to lose 6-4 and finished fourth overall.

Holyk and Kira Saenger also scored for PSO in the contest.

PSO 2 resultsPSO 2 tied Lake City

1 3-3 in their opening game. Kailey Lund had a pair of goals.

PSO 2 then defeated Hope 2 6-3 with Lund netting a hat trick, while Abby Foote and Chantelle Walters chip-ping in with goals.

“Kailey was probably the best player in the tournament and scored several nice goals.”

With the win they finished tied with Lake

City 1 for second overall with four points each and needed a tie-break-ing shootout to decide who would play Lake City 2 in the final. Lake City 2 prevailed in the shootout setting up an all Williams Lake final leaving PSO 2 taking third spot.

Both PSO teams had solid goaltending from Kalli Ebert and Karlie Easton on PSO 1 and from Jenah Sahara and Ali Carr on PSO 2.

The PSO girls will be practising indoors until Spring Break and then they hope to hit the fields in late March.

Their first tour-nament is at Hope Secondary in early April.

Also on the agenda is an exhibition trip to Victoria in early May, and PSO is hosting the North Central AA Zone Championships in mid-May.

100 Mile House was the site of the Atom Development playoffs, which were played Feb. 26-28.

The first series saw second place Quesnel Atom Selects taking on third place 100 Mile Sunrise Ford Wranglers.

Quesnel won both games, going on to play the first place Williams Lake Atom Development Timberwolves.

Quesnel won the series in two games by scoring the winning goal in sudden-death overtime.

The 100 Mile Sunrise Ford Atom D e v e l o p m e n t Wranglers had a total of four goals in their games.

Game 1Treyton Pacheco

scored and was assist-ed by Easton Mills and Gibson Fast.

Riley Campbell scored on assists by Mathew Keller and Corey Harding.

Pacheco potted the third goal with the assist going to Mills.

Game 2Campbell scored

when he was set up by Mills.

The weekend was capped off with a Jamboree style game, during which all the players from all of the teams who were still in 100 Mile House were split into two teams. They had a fun game and then a shoot out.

“It was a great way to get all the kids together and just have fun playing the game they love! There were smiles all around,” says team spokesperson Kim Mills.


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Monika Paterson photoSoccer coach Shane Jordaan, left, Amy Jordaan, Koen Geertz, Nina Geertz and Maya Geertz registered for the 2016 100 Mile House & District Soccer Association in the 100 Mile House Elementary School gym on Feb. 27.

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Kim Mills photoThe 100 Mile Sunrise Ford Atom Development team was voted Most Sportsmanlike team by the other teams during the playoffs in 100 Mile House, on Feb. 26-28. Alternate captain Braiden Beharrell, left, and Trey Pacheco and team captain Easton Mills accepted the award.

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The 100 Mile House Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club’s annual Awards Banquet and Auction at the Valley Room on Feb. 21 was a huge success.

Key organizer Bruce Madu said the turnout was “fantastic.”

“The room and tables were nicely decorated, with the Wranglers game jerseys hanging on the wall.”

During his speech, coach Dale Hladun noted the jerseys had not been washed after the game the night before, so there was a “slight dressing

room odour” wafting throughout the room.

Madu said local businesses were very supportive of the Wranglers through-out the season and he thanked them for also suppling some great items for the silent auc-tion.

“The auction was a winner and a lot of peo-ple opened the wallets and purses to purchase the items. We raised $2,000 for the club’s scholarship fund and that was great.

“Everybody seemed to be enjoying the meal and having fun, so we’re happy.”

Madu said the high-light of the evening was

the awards presentation, which were selected by Hladun and the board of directors.

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Player awards• Fan Favourite –

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Zane Steeves• O u t s t a n d i n g

Forward – Brett Harris• O u t s t a n d i n g

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Friday, March 45:45pm-7:15pm HOCKEY 1 & 2 - Tim Hortons Timbits (P)Saturday, March 5 7:30am-8:45am PEEWEE HOUSE – Norbord (P)9:00am-10:15am HOCKEY 3 & 4 – Canadian 2 for 1 & Central GM (G)10:30am-11:45pm HOCKEY 1 & 2 – Tim Hortons Timbits (P)12:00pm-2:00pm 100 Mile Figure Skating Club TEST DAY2:15pm-4:00pm MIDGET REC4:15pm-6:00pm ATOM REC – 100 Mile Free Press vs MERRITT (EX)7:00pm KIJHL Division Playoffs Game 1 - 100 MILE WRANGLERS vs TBA (PG)Sunday, March 67:00am-8:30am ATOM REC – 100 Mile Free Press vs MERRITT (EX)8:45am-10:00am ATOM DEV – Sunrise Ford Wranglers (P)10:15am-11:45am ATOM REC – 100 Mile Free Press vs MERRITT (EX)Monday, March 75:45pm-6:45pm HOCKEY 1 & 2 - Tim Hortons Timbits (P) 7:00pm-8:00pm ATOM HOUSE – 100 Mile Free Press (P) PIZZA NIGHT8:15pm-9:15pm BANTAM HOUSE – Forest Grove Legion 261 (P) PIZZA NIGHTtueSday, March 85:30pm-6:00pm MINI-WRANGLERS – Tim Hortons Timbits Level 1, 2 & 36:00pm-7:00pm HOCKEY 1 & 2 - Tim Hortons Timbits (P) PIZZA NIGHT7:00pm-8:00pm ATOM DEV – Sunrise Ford Wranglers (P)WedneSday, March 96:30am-7:30am PEEWEE DEVELOPMENT (P)5:30pm-6:45pm ATOM DEV– Sunrise Ford Wranglers (P) **6:45pm-7:45pm PEEWEE HOUSE – Norbord & A&M Towing (P) PIZZA NIGHT **no ice cleanthurSday, March 105:30pm-6:00pm MINI-WRANGLERS – Tim Hortons Timbits Level 1, 2 & 36:00pm-7:00pm HOCKEY 3 & 4 – Canadian 2 for 1 & Central GM (P) PIZZA NIGHT7:15pm-8:15pm MIDGET REC – Home Hardware (P) PIZZA NIGHT

reGuLar SeaSon endS Monday, March 145:30pm-6:30pm HOCKEY ¾ - Central GM ONLY (P)6:45pm-8:15pm PEEWEE DEVELOPMENT TOURNAMENT TEAM ONLY (P)WedneSday, March 165:30pm-6:30pm HOCKEY ¾ - Central GM ONLY (P)6:45pm-8:15pm PEEWEE DEVELOPMENT TOURNAMENT TEAM ONLY (P)

Ken Alexander photoThe 100 Mile House Wranglers 2015-2016 Player Awards winners were Stephen Egan, left, Brett Harris, Michel Lynch, Tavis Roch, Alex Hanson, Brady Ward, Zane Steeves and Adam Derochie. The hardware was handed out during the annual Awards Banquet and Auction in the Valley Room on Feb. 21.

Wranglers annual Awards Dinner and Auction well attended

The local Kokoro Judo Club mem-bers who attended the 2016 BC Winter Games in Penticton on Feb. 25-25 came back with some new friends, a bronze medal and an all-around great experience.

Kokoro Club sensei Ian Briggs, who coached the Cariboo-North East (Zone 8) team says the team was really a “good group of quality kids and probably the best yet.”

“We didn’t do as well as groups in the past, but we did well.”

From a Zone 8 perspective, he says the team collected 10 medals.

However, he says there was an issue at the games that affected the teams medal count.

Normally in judo, there are gold and silver medals handed out for first and second place respectively, and the two judokas who lost in the semi-finals receive bronze medals, Briggs

explains.At this games, he says, they handed

out a single bronze and the competi-tor who lost in the finals had to defend the silver.

He adds local judoka Adam Sullivan, who fought really well, would have received a bronze medal under the normal system but had to settle for fourth place.

Briggs notes the quality of judo was really good and the number of judo athletes was up to just under 100.

He adds the facility was excellent.

Adam SullivanAdam Sullivan is 14 years old and

he competed in the Under 73 kilo-grams division (U73).

He got in as a wild-card entry two days before the games started, and says it was a great experience.

Games Judo didn't hand out double bronze medals

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The Mt. Timothy Ski Society Dinner and Auction fundraiser in the Valley Room on Feb. 6 was a huge success - raising $13,000.

Buffet dinner was incredible and buffet display very beautifully arranged, says spokes-person Debbie Dengel.

The main chef

William Holyk and assis-tant chefs Michael Thain and Randy McComb volunteered their time for the second consecu-tive year, she adds.

The menu included baron of beef, scalloped potatoes, seafood pasta, roasted vegetables, salad, and homemade buns.

“The dessert table was

decadent with William making swan cream puffs, chocolate mouse, trifle, fruit with choco-late fountain.”

Dengel says the doors opened at 5 p.m. and live music was pro-vided by Peter Thorne, while patrons viewed items, mingled and had an opportunity to visit with friends and or make new friends at their table.

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett was the auctioneer again this year.

“She has been a very dedicated supporter to Mt. Timothy and brings a real flare to auctioning off the items with some fun.”

Each table had a Table Toonie Raffle and the winner won the deco-rated container filled with homemade cookies donated by Karen Day.

New this year was an after dinner liqueur and homemade choco-lates served to those who chose to buy them,

Dengel says, adding it was very successful.

The theme was “An Evening of Ambiance” and the tables were beautifully decorated in colours of white, blue and sliver, she notes.

The auction items were displayed all around the room, and included homemade cheesecakes, chocolates, wooden mushrooms, pictures, scarfs, jackets, jewelry, ski package to Sun Peaks Resort and

weekend to Te-nee-ah Lodge.

Dengel says she and other board directors – Stephen Pellizzari, Michelle Swalwell and Noel Thompson – worked hard to put the event together.

“We were very grateful for the many volunteers who came to help with decorating the tables, organizing auction items, bid recording, door check-in, and cleanup.”

“If I can ever do it again, I definitely would go. It was a great time and lots of fun.”

Sullivan finished with one win and two losses.

He says the first match, which he won, was pretty good. He lost the other two, but notes they were a lot harder, but still a lot of fun.

“The competition was a way better cali-bre, but I had fought them before and I man-aged to hang in there a lot longer than I had before.”

Sullivan says the best thing about the BC Winter Games was meeting all the people and seeing what they were like. “I met a lot of new friends and they’re all pretty cool.”

Wylon HallWylon Hall won a

bronze medal in the U60 division at his first BC Winter Games, and he says it “went pretty good but it was pretty tough.”

He notes the games organizers decided to have the Under 18-year-olds compete with the Under 16-year-olds.

“That made it lot tougher because I ended up fighting most-ly the U18 competitors. I fought one person in U16, but everybody else was U18.”

Hall says he ended up fighting in five matches – he won his first, lost the second and then won two more to get the bronze/silver match.

He adds he lost that match by the slightest of point margins.

Hall says the BC Winter Games had a lot of things to do.

“I got to see some other sports – diving, karate and gymnastics – and that was pretty cool.”


Obituaries

100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd.entrusted with the arrangements 250-395-3243.

Condolences can be sent to the family care of [email protected]

Ernie suddenly passed into the presence of his beloved Lord Jesus Christ, which is far better, on February 8.

Ernie was born in Nova Scotia on July 27, 1931 into a family of 5 boys.

He was predeceased by one of his brothers. His other brothers; John, Hubert, and Wilfred along with their wives remain to mourn his loss.

A celebration of Ernie’s life will be held at the Good News Centre, 5827 Horse Lake Road on Saturday March 5, 11:00 am.

Burial in the 100 Mile Cemetery will follow the church service with a reception back at theGood News Centre. All are welcome.

DOREYErnest Charles

July 27, 1931 – Feb. 8, 2016

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Murray Kenneth Campbell on Thursday, February 25,2016. He passed surrounded by family.

Murray was born September 3, 1936 inNew Westminster. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mavis; his two sons David (Debbie) and Brian; his grandchildren Jessica (Randy), Lindsay and Stuart; as well as his5 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday March 5, 2016 at the Evangelical Free Church, 566 Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House.

In lieu of � owers, donations in Murray’s memory to the BC Lung Association are greatly appreciated at www.bc.lung.ca.

Our family would like to thank the Lone Butte Fire and Emergency Services along with a special extension of gratitude to Dr. Geerts, nurses and support staff at the 100 Mile and District Hospital for their compassion and great care of Murray.

He will be forever loved and cherished through memories held in our hearts.

CAMPBELLMurray KennethSept. 3, 1936 – Feb. 25, 2016

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South Cariboo Minor SoftballPitching their registration

Early registration may be over, but there is still time to get into the game with the South Cariboo Minor Softball Association (SCMSA).

Registration goes on until March 31, SCMSA president Kari Edle says, adding people can pick up forms at Borgo’s Sport Shack and Jean’s Consignment Store. Both locations are on Birch Avenue.

Depending on the condition of the fields, games should start around the end of April and go into June, Edle notes.

There will be a variety of teams, she explains, everything from recreation, rep and travelling teams.

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If you would like to rent the Watch Lake Community Hall (WLCH) for receptions, such as weddings or anniversaries, birthday parties, get-togethers, meetings and other activities, please contact

Tanya Richards at 250-456-7783.

She will gladly book the days you require for that special day.

AGM heldThe Watch Lake-

Green Lake Community Association (WLGLCA) held its annual general meeting on Feb. 17.

The executives remain the same as last year – president Joni Guenther, vice-president Guy Poliseno, secretary Gisele Poliseno, treasurer Tanya Richards and directors Carol Roberts, Janet Boyd and Alan Boyd.

The association’s events for this year include the gymkhanas on July 9 and Aug. 13.

The meetings are on the second Wednesday of every month. Social at 7 p.m. and the meet-ing starting at 7:30. New members are always wel-come.

Auxiliary AGMA friendly remind-

er that the Watch Lake/North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department ( W L N G L V F D ) Auxiliary will be having an annual general meet-

ing on March 5 at the Little Horse Lodge, start-ing at 12:30 p.m.

Agenda items will include president, sec-retary, treasurer reports and this year’s events. The ladies are getting together for a lunch social at 11:30 a.m. if you are interested in attend-ing prior to the meeting. For more information, please contact the writer.

Special wishes A bubbly birthday

wish goes to George Tyler who will be cel-ebrating this special day on March 9.

We hope you have a wonderful day.

Calendar• WLNGLVFD meets

every other Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The next practice will be on March 8. New volunteers are always welcome. If you can find the time, please come and join.

• Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute (WLDWI) meets every third Wednesday of the month at the WLCH. Social and crafts at 11 a.m. and the meeting at 12:30 p.m. Bring a lunch. New members are welcome.

Let me knowIf you have commu-

nity events, get-well, birthday or anniversa-ry wishes or news you would like to share with the community, call the writer at 250-395-9082 or e-mail at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

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The guest artiste in Bridge Lake Library’s Community Showcase for March will be Bridge Lake’s Sharon Jensen.

A photographer for many years, she became more serious when she moved here in 2007 and found the Bridge Lake Photo Group.

She says the group is very good and helpful, and members are most generous with their knowledge.

Her display will con-centrate on close-ups and landscapes.

Events confirmedAt their Feb. 10

meeting, Deka Ladies Auxiliary’s annual Bake Sale was confirmed for May 22; and the Fall Dinner for Oct. 15.

CelebrationsBirthday bubbly

and good wishes go to Melissa Grahn, Pat Lytton, Helen Versluis, Wes Greig, Wayne Jarvis and Ken Wright.

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tact numbers.• Movie for kids at

Interlakes Community Centre (ICC), with pop-corn, at noon, March 5: Frozen - $2 for mem-bers, $3 non-members. Children get in free when accompanied by an adult.

• Movie at ICC, 3 p.m., March 5: PG, The Martian, with Matt Damon. $2 for members; $3 for non-members.

• Highway 24/Interlakes Lions meet 6:30pm, March 7 at ICC.

• There will not be a Yoga class at ICC on March 8.

• Bridge Lake Fair meets at 1 p.m., March 8 at the Carroll residence.

• Deka Ladies Auxiliary meets 10:30 a.m., March 9 at Deka Fire Hall.

• Interlakes Snow-mobile Club meets 7 p.m., March 9 at the McCartney residence, 6196 Lone Butte-Horse Lake Cut-off) Rd.

• Call 250-593-4869 by March 14 to reserve for the March 19 International Dinner at ICC.

• Call 250-593-4865 or 250-593-4582 to reserve for the Lions Children’s Easter Party, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., March 26 at ICC.

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submitted photoRalph Myhill-Jones, TIMBERMART operations manager, left, recently presented a cheque of $1,100 from the December 2015 Christmas tree fundraiser to the 100 Mile House Special Olympics ath-letes. The money helps the members with their bowling and golfing endeavours.


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Submitted photoMile 108 Elementary School teacher Keiran Rankin back cen-tre, and his Grade 6-7 students heralded anti-bullying day by wearing pink shirts. There was an assembly for both primary and intermediate students that had an educational focus on Pink Shirt Day, kindness and the lasting effects of bullying.

Gaven Crites photoA small aircraft was stuck in the ice and snow after the pilot tried to land on Watson Lake recently. There were no reports of any injuries, and it’s not the first time this has happened.

Gaven Crites photoThe Sunrise Ford team celebrated its broomball tournament win at Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night on Jan. 29 by donating the $2,000 in prize money to the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre.

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Rick Smale photoMembers of the Cariboo Calico Quilters Guild provided Quilts of Valour to local veterans at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile on Jan. 23. They included Wendy Haupt, back row left, Elsie Komori, Sharryl Holmes, Audrey Weber and Nancy Meville; Ingrid Dalziel, front row left, Marilynne Brager, Judy McCormick and Karen Graham.

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WHERE SPIRIT AND FAITH GROWWorship every Sunday at 10:30am

[email protected] as you are,

and rest in the presence of God.

100 MILE HOUSE UNITED CHURCH

49 Dogwood Ave. 250-395-2932

100 Mile Red CrossNEEDS VOLUNTEERS

If you wish to volunteer call 250-395-9092 between 10am and 2pm weekdays for more information.

Free Cabin Fever Luncheon attracted 60 residents

HORSE LK./LONE BUTTE

Al Jones250 [email protected]

Al Jones photoThe Cariboo Country Ramblers played some old country classics at the free Cabin Fever Luncheon on Feb. 28 and they were well received by the 60 peo-ple who attended and enjoyed the event at the Lone Butte Community Hall. Members of the band were Rob Diether, left, Ron Boehm, Willie Giesbrecht and John Tutt.

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Registering for Kindergarten?

100 Mile elementary has a thriving French Immersion program.

Learning another language helps students to strengthen their problem-solving, reasoning

and creative thinking skills.

In 100 mile, students can continue with French Immersion from K through 12,

completing their double Dogwood at Peter Skeene Odgen.

As a parent or guardian, you don’t have to speak French for your child to succeed in French Immersion

For more information regardingCanadian Parents for French South Cariboo,email us at [email protected]

Register your child at:100 Mile Elementary School

97 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House250-395-2258

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Calling for appliCants 70 Mile and Area Community Fund

Bursary availaBle Continuing education / skills

A bursary of $300.00 is available for the continuing education or skills training of a resident of Watch Lake, Green Lake, Pressy Lake, 70 Mile, and surrounding areas.Consideration will also be given to those who can show a close connection to this area. This bursary can be used by any student, young or old, for further education or skills training. Proof of registration will be required.To apply, write a letter of 300-500 words, stating goals, educational plans, and your connection to the area. Include any volunteer, extra-curricular activities and community service.

Send applications by April 30, 2016 to:The 70 Mile & Area Fund, c/o S. Wheeler,

Box 29, 70 Mile House, BC V0K 2K0

For further information email: [email protected]

100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society is seeking applicants to join its organization and take the training classes that will be offered starting March 16.

Hospice volunteers can offer comfort and sup-port to individuals living with life-threatening illness and their loved ones, while respecting their beliefs, values and privacy. They can provide com-panionship, respite and support, and work with palliative care clients and their loved ones in their own homes, in acute care units or in residential care facilities.

“I review the application forms and have a meet-ing with the applicants to get to know them and their strengths,” says Hospice program director Tracy Haddow.

She adds not everyone is comfortable sitting with the dying and bereaved. If they would like to be a part of this non-profit society, there are many areas that people can help, such as in the office, or with equipment and public events.

“It’s great training. Everything that is learned is valuable and can be taken with us in our personal lives.”

The course sessions include: communication skills, psychosocial issues, physical processes of dying, pain and symptom management, spiritual-ity, family centred care, funeral and legal issues and grief and self-care for Hospice volunteers.

Training is provided by the society staff, Hospice

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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 Southerland 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

Saturday, March 19, 2016, 9am-5pmSunday, March 20, 2016, 9am-3pm

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The Hanger Restaurant at The New 108 Resort, 108 Ranch, BC is looking to hire for the 2016 season a Chef as well as front of the House Manager.Prefer a couple who have experience in all aspects of running a resort restaurant including staff, ordering of food from supplier, menu planning and daily cash out. The restaurant will be open from May 1, 2016 until October 15, 2016. Wage $15.00 to $18.00 /hr depending on experience, minimum 5 yrs experience.Please email resume to [email protected] only those applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted. No phone calls please.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYManager of Communications

The Cariboo Regional District is seeking a candidate to fill the full time position of Manager of Communications. This position will be situated in Williams Lake, British Columbia, a thriving community with all major amenities. The Regional District is known for its agreeable climate and a vast array of outdoor recreational opportunities.

As a member of the Regional District’s management team and reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the overall management, coordination and budget control of the internal and external communications program. The Manager of Communications will provide expert advice to senior management and elected officials on communications and public relations policies and strategies; write, coordinate, and evaluate various communications activities within deadline, including briefing documents, speeches, public presentations, press releases; and, manage website and social media sites. The successful candidate will have a post-secondary diploma or degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism, with a minimum 5 years related experience and a minimum of 3 years experience managing employees.

The ideal candidate will be:• A self-starter and critical thinker• An excellent communicator, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

with a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications• Experienced in developing and executing strategic communications plans• Able to manage, prioritize, and execute multiple projects at one time• Experienced with website development, promotional materials and other graphic

design software• A creative and intuitive thinker, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who can work

independently as well as be a valuable team player• Knowledgeable of local government procedures, operations, processes and experience

in a municipal environment will be an asset• Required to have a valid BC Driver’s license

If you are interested in this challenging career opportunity, which offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, please forward your covering letter and resume in confidence by 4:00 pm, March 23rd, 2016 to:

Bernice Crowe, Human Resources AdvisorCariboo Regional DistrictSuite D - 180 North Third AvenueWilliams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4Phone: (250)392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636Fax: (250)392-4748; Email: [email protected]

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Drivers/Courier/Trucking

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Big CountryStorage Terminal Ltd.

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44 Heated Units 65 Non-heated UnitsFreight Agents for: VanKam Freightways Clark Reefer

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• Sizes from 5x5 to 12x30• Outside Storage

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LicensedResidential BuilderCustom Homes • Remodeling

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Most WantedContracting Ltd.

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

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Residential Care worker for YouthTraffi c Control PersonnelEarly Childhood Educator / Assistant or Responsible AdultTruck DriverSanitation WorkerHorse TrainerCleaning / Dog Handling / WashingSeamstressCooks HelpServerChambermaid

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The 100 Mile Free Press has an opening for a full-time reporter.The 100 Mile House Free Press publishes one edition a week, as well as several supplements annually. We are looking for someone with an interest in sports, community and feature writing as well as social media.

Qualifi cations:• A journalism degree, diploma or equivalent experience.• Newspaper experience would be an asset, but a willingness to learn and grow with the editorial team is considered equally important.• A reliable car and a valid driver’s licence are essential.• Must be willing and able to work independently and in a team.• Knowledge of CP style.• Must have your own DSLR camera and knowledge of its functions.• Weekend and evening shifts are required as part of this position. • Layout experience with Adobe InDesign

Please send your resume and samples of your stories and photographs to:Ken Alexander, Editor100 Mile Free PressBox 11459,100 Mile House, B.C. VOK [email protected] for applications is March 4, 2016.

Full-Time Reporter

The District of 100 Mile House is seeking to fill (1) one Utilityman l position. This position will have a varied shift schedule. Full qualifications and detailed job description is available at our website www.100milehouse.com. Application will be received by the undersigned up to and including March 15, 2016 at 3:30 pm.

Forward application to Brad Scott Operations Supervisor at the Public Works Yard

or email to [email protected]

DISTRICT OF 100 MILE HOUSE

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Services

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

Mondays 2:00 - 4:00pm at the Friendship Centre

behind St. Timothy’s Anglican Church

For more informationcall Terri at 250-644-3325

AL-ANONDoes someone’s drinking

bother you? Meet with others who feel the same. Meet Thursdays, 7:00pm

at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital.

Contact 250-395-4646

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area:

Sunday: 7:30 pm Health Centre (behind hospital) 555 Cedar Avenue

Monday: 12 noon 61 Dogwood Avenue

Tuesday: 8 pmUnited Church 43 Dogwood Avenue

Thursday: 7:30 pm108 Mile Community Centre4924 Telqua Drive (rear entrance)

Friday: 7:00 pmCommunity Church at 4855 Timothy Lake Road Lac La Hache. This is an “Open” meeting, anyone who is struggling with Alcohol or wanting to support those struggling are welcome to attend.For more information call:250-395-4646 250-395-6154250-644-6524 250-706-7266250-791-5286

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CONTRACT 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

Home ImprovementsFULL 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.

Misc ServicesSOSBUYER.CA is buying es-tate jewelry,coin collections, gold nuggets.We come to you, cash paid. Call Vanessa @250-852-3056 or visit our website

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Tree Removal Expert. Fully insured. Call Charlie @ 250-267-8640

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

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.

Help Wanted Help Wanted

Pets & Livestock

Cariboo Pet Crematorium

Est. 1997Hand crafted urns

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SalePOLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and in-stallation. Call John at 403-998-7907; Email to: jcameron @advancebuildings.com

REFORESTATION Nursery seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelter-belts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guar-antee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

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WE BUY GOLD & SILVER

Get the best price for your SILVER COINS

Call for app’t Mon - Fri S.C. Business Ctr. 100 Mile House

250-644-4422

Local Coin Collector BuyingCollections. Gold Silver CoinsEstates 1-778-281-0030 Chad

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SEEKING GARAGE SALERS and fl ea market vendors for a good old fashioned “Boot Sale” in the Cariboo Mall park-ing lot. Sale will take place on Sundays at a cost of $10.00 per parking stall. Bring your bits and pieces, keep it legal and let’s make some $. The fi rst 15 vendors will be accept-ed and the rest.....maybe. Keith 250-706-8561. www.spca.bc.ca

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CANADIANMENTAL 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 located 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 verification upon application.This project is sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association - South Cariboo Branch and British Columbia Housing and Management Commission.For inquiries please call 250-395-4883.

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Seniors WelcomeFor reliable service call Penny

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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 Plex100 MILE. Nice 3 bdrm duplex in town. N/S, N/P, refs. req. $950/mon. Avail. now. 250-395-3658

2 & 1 BDRM units renovated, in 100 Mile. Security Dep req’d Call 250-397-2041 for details.

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LARGE bright 1 bdrm $525. 2 bdrm. $650. NS. NP. 10 min to 100 Mile. Avail. now 250-397-0128.

Homes for RentEND GREEN LAKE Cabin, small, one bdrm, lake view, lake access nearby. Bright, south facing, double paned windows, warm, recently reno-vated, deck, laundry, Util’s not included. Available April 1 One pet okay. $725/mon. 604-880-5763.

Rooms for Rent100 MILE - Internet, Washer and Dryer included. Call 250-395-8488.

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BRIGHT 1 bdrm garden suite, in 100 Mile near park, $700 per month. Includes utils, digi-tal cable, laundry, NS, NP, Refs & SD req’d, 250-395-3826 Available now.

Townhouses100 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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The proposed bylaws may be inspected during normal working hours in the Municipal Office, 385 Birch Avenue, until 4:00 p.m. March 15th, 2016. If you deem your interests to be affected by these bylaws, please submit your comments in writing or attend the Public Hearing and you will be given an opportunity to be heard. If you require information regarding these bylaws, please contact Joanne Doddridge, Director of Economic Development and Planning at 250-395-2434.

Joanne Doddridge Director of Economic Development and Planning

The District of 100 Mile House will hold a Public Hearing in the Municipal Council Chambers, located at 385 Birch Avenue (Fourth Street entrance), 100 Mile House, on Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. to consider: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1291, 2016; Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1292, 2016; Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1293, 2016; Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1289, 2016 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1294, 2016.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1292, 2016

The purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1292, 2016 is to amend the District of 100 Mile House Zoning Bylaw No. 1290, 2016.

Subject Property: SL 1-33, Plan KAS2033, DL 32, Lillooet District, also known as 440 Cedar Avenue (Sheridan Manor Apartments).

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1292, 2016:

(1) Amend Section 9 Residential High Density Zone (R-5), Subsection 9.2.13 to add:

c) Despite Section 9.2.8 a), the maximum density is 133 dwelling units per hectare for SL 1-33, Plan KAS2033, DL 32, Lillooet District, also known as 440 Cedar Avenue.


The purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1293 is to amend the District of 100 Mile House Zoning Bylaw No. 1290, 2016.

Subject Property: That portion of District Lot 31, Lillooet District, except: (1) Plans 4942, 5655, 5741, 6244, 8066, 8929, 8930, 9073, 12075, 12121, 12133, 13469, 14034, 14723, 14957, 15355, 15348, 15362, 16094, 16632, 17025, 17172, 19232, 19513, 22429, 23478, 29292, 30110, 35099, KAP48552, H949, KAP53431, H889, KAP56863, H123, KAP58727, KAP63156, KAP63157, KAP67293, KAP78962, KAP91096, EPP9054 and EPP14623, (2) Parcel A (DD 183432F); and that portion of Lot 1, Plan KAP55350, except Plans KAP57147 and KAP89661, District Lots 33, 625, 4175, 4179, 4181 and 4187, Lillooet District, and located at the southwest corner of Exeter Station Rd & Cariboo Hwy 97.


(1) Rezone the subject property from Agricultural (A-1) Zone to Small Holding (A-2) Zone.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1289, 2016 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1294, 2016

The purpose of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1289, 2016 is to amend the District of 100 Mile House Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1288, 2016; and the purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1294, 2016 is to amend the District of 100 Mile House Zoning Bylaw No. 1290, 2016.

Subject Property: Lot 2, Plan 22474, except Plans 25028, 30110 & 32113, DL 32, Lillooet District, also known as 120 Airport Road.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1289, 2016:

(1) Change the designation of the subject property from Industrial to Commercial Vehicle Oriented;

(2) Add the subject property to Development Permit Area #2 Highway 97 Corridor Development Permit Area.


(1) Rezone the subject property from Airport Industrial (I-3) Zone to Vehicle Oriented Commercial (C-3) Zone.


The purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1291, 2016 is to amend the District of 100 Mile House Zoning Bylaw No. 1290, 2016.

Applicant: The Lakewood Inn, located at Lot 1, Plan 12133, DL 31 & 32, Lot 1; Plan 7254, DL32; and Lot 33, Plan 8930, DL 32, all Lillooet District, also known as 345, 365 and 369 Cariboo Highway 97.


(1) Amend Section 10 Tourist Commercial Zone (C-2), subsection 10.2 Principal Permitted Uses to add:

Liquor Store


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGThe District of 100 Mile House will hold a Public Hearing in the Municipal Council Chambers, located at 385 Birch Avenue (Fourth Street entrance), 100 Mile House, on Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. to consider Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1288, 2016 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1290, 2016.

The purpose of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1288, 2016 is to replace the District of 100 Mile House Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 990, 2006 in its entirety and all amendments thereto. Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1288, 2016 will become the new Official Community Plan for the District of 100 Mile House.

An Official Community Plan (OCP) is a document which, when adopted by Council, provides a community vision and set of objectives and policies to guide the growth and development of 100 Mile House, particularly around the form and character of future land use. The OCP anticipates changes in the community and determines how best to manage or influence these changes in the interest of the residents of 100 Mile House. Through the OCP, community qualities can be maintained while accommodating growth, and the need for appropriate public services and facilities can be anticipated and provided.

The purpose of Zoning Bylaw No. 1290, 2016 is to replace the District of 100 Mile House Zoning Bylaw No. 801, 1999 in its entirety and all amendments thereto. Zoning Bylaw No. 1290, 2016 will become the new Zoning Bylaw for the District of 100 Mile House.

The Zoning Bylaw provides a clear and efficient system of land use regulation for the orderly, economic, beneficial, equitable and environmentally sensitive use, development, and redevelopment of the District of 100 Mile House having regard for the provisions of the 100 Mile House Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1288, 2016.

The proposed bylaws may be inspected during normal working hours in the Municipal Office, 385 Birch Avenue, until 4:00 p.m. March 15th, 2016. If you deem your interests to be affected by these bylaws, please submit your comments in writing or attend the Public Hearing and you will be given an opportunity to be heard. If you require information regarding these bylaws, please contact Joanne Doddridge, Director of Economic Development and Planning at 250-395-2434.

Joanne DoddridgeDirector of Economic Development and Planning

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1288, 2016 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1290, 2016 apply to all lands within the District of 100 Mile House municipal boundary.

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The dance is at the LBCH on March 12. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the dance ends at midnight.

Keeping with the spirit of Lone Butte Rocks, the LBHLCA is hosting the event with the assistance of both the Lone Butte Historical Association (LBHA) and the Lone Butte Fire Department (LBFD).

The LBHA members will assist with the set

up and operate the bar; the LBHLCA will be providing the 10 p.m. snack; and the LBFD will be offering safe rides home.

All three organiza-tions are providing new and interesting items for the silent auction and encour-age their members, as well as other members of the community to donate new items for the auction.

All of the silent auction proceeds will go to the LBVFD to

assist with the ongo-ing fundraising for needed firefighting equipment.

People in our com-munity, can call Mary at 250-395-1994 with any new or different items they would like to donate.

It is to our com-munity’s advantage to have the best equipped fire department possi-ble when we suddenly need them.

There will also be a 50/50 draw and spot prizes.

School and community newsThe spring and easter

break goes from March 14 to 28 this year, with school back in session on March 29.

The South Cariboo Minor Softbal l Association (ages five-18) has its registration forms at Borgos Sport Shack or Jean’s Place in 100 Mile House.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

See photos, videos, and results at BCGAMES.ORG

Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions.

154 athletes from Cariboo - North East competed at the 2016 BC Winter Games bringing home 49 medals.

Cariboo BoilersOutdoor Wood Furnaces • Outdoor Pellet Furnaces

Box 520 Clinton, BC V0K 1K0

Ph.: 250-459-2715 Fax: 250-459-2711 Cell: 250-457-3184

Your Local Central Boiler Dealers [email protected] & Donna Milward www.carbiooboilers.ca

BINGO

Have a ball, play BINGO and support your favorite charity.

MONDAY

MUST BE 19 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PLAY.

100 MILE COMMUNITY CLUB BINGOEvery Monday night in the 100 Mile Community Hall.

Doors open at 6:00pm - Bingo Starts at 7:00pmLOONIE BALL & PROGRESSIVE

List your BINGO here every week and let the players in your area know about you.

Only $11.25 per week. Call 250-395-2219

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Lone Butte firefighters get proceeds

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SERVING THE 100 MILE HOUSE AREA

OFFICE: 108 MIlE RanCh Mall

Large home oN 1PLUS aCreS 4 bdrms, 3 baths on a cul-de-sac on the quiet side of 108 ranch, close to Walker Valley and duck ponds. mLS N248376

NEW PRICE! $334,900

South Cariboo Theatre250-395-7494 www.southcaribootheatre.ca

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Starring: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman

RATED: PG - Animated

3DADMISSION

$11.00

StarringLeonardo DiCaprio

and Grace DoveRATED: 14A

Adventure, Drama, ThrillerAdventure, Drama, Thriller

REGULAR

ADMISSION

$9.00

Kung Fu Panda 33 DAYS ONLY

MARCH 4, 5 & 62D 5:00pm Fri, Sat, Sun3D 1:00pm Sat & Sun

The RevenantMARCH 4 - 10

7:00pm NIGHTLY

ADMISSIONREGULAR

ADMISSION

$9.00

Various roles available; starts

March 16volunteers and guest speakers.

Volunteer training will be held on March 16, 21, 23 and 30, and on April 4, 6, 11 and 13 from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

The fee for the course is $65, which includes $60 to cover materials and $5 for a one-year member-ship in the Hospice Society.

The $60 will be refunded, upon request, to trainees who successfully complete the course and complete 20 hours of volunteer work within six months.

For more information, contact Haddow at 250-395-7680.

Application forms are available from the Hospice office or the reception desk in the South Cariboo Health Centre.

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