Wednesday, June 17, 2015 PM40008236 EAGLE VALLEY NEWS Vol. 60 No. 24 Sicamous, B.C., • 1.25 (GST included) • www.eaglevalleynews.com Province aims to reduce winter highway closures Page 3 Car show kicks off local Canada Day celebrations Page 8 Balanced approach: Andrew Martin shows off his balance on a paddle board at Sicamous Beach Park on Sunday, June 14. Photo by Evan Buhler Ready for roundabout Upgrade: Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo and B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone listen as Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz responds to the announce- ment that the province will be upgrading the Highway 97A/Main Street intersection in early 2016. Photo by Lachlan Labere The province plans to begin re- moving the arms of Sicamous’ infa- mous ‘octopus intersection’ in early 2016. “We’re going to change this from the octopus to calamari,” an elated Mayor Terry Rysz exclaimed Mon- day afternoon to a group of people gathered at a boulevard/drainage ditch near the Highway 97A/Main Street intersection. The unusual out- ing was organized by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to announce the intersection will be upgraded to a single-lane roundabout next year. “This intersection work is long overdue,” commented Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo, noting the project is expected to cost $7 million dol- lars, to be funded from a $30 million MOTI fund intended for intersection safety improvements. Transportation Minister Todd Stone made the announcement, ex- plaining the roundabout would in- clude safety improvements revealed to Sicamous residents at a May 5 open house. These include the re- alignment of Paradise Avenue at 97A, LED lighting and upgrades for pedestrian and cycling traffic includ- ing sidewalks, crosswalks with ref- uge islands and bicycle lanes. The final intersection redesign will also incorporate feedback from the open house, such us the extension of the eastbound merging lane from 97A onto the Trans-Canada Highway. “The new roundabout will keep traffic flowing on the highway and on this challenging intersection, and it will help us reduce and avoid serious crashes,” commented Stone. “It will also be easier for the students and staff at Eagle River Secondary School to get to and from their school safely. “With the Trans-Canada Highway going right through your community, this roundabout will make it easier for travellers to come into your commu- nity and spend time and money here in Sicamous.” Earlier that day, Stone announced other highway safety improvements happening in the region, including electronic speed signs in Revelstoke and a new avalanche control system for Three Valley Gap (see page 3). He also spoke of various four-laning projects for the Trans-Canada High- way that the province intends to move ahead as part of its 10-year transpor- tation plan, BC on the Move. They include the replacement of the Bruhn Bridge, the Salmon River Bridge in Salmon Arm and the North Fork Bridge east of Sicamous. “You can see by the traffic that’s going by here right now, how impor- tant it is to this community to have this project going forward,” said Rysz. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Balanced approach: Andrew Martin shows off his balance on a paddle board at Sicamous Beach Park on Sunday, June 14. Photo by Evan Buhler
Ready for roundabout
Upgrade: Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo and B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone listen as Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz responds to the announce-ment that the province will be upgrading the Highway 97A/Main Street intersection in early 2016. Photo by Lachlan Labere
The province plans to begin re-moving the arms of Sicamous’ infa-mous ‘octopus intersection’ in early 2016.
“We’re going to change this from the octopus to calamari,” an elated Mayor Terry Rysz exclaimed Mon-day afternoon to a group of people gathered at a boulevard/drainage ditch near the Highway 97A/Main Street intersection. The unusual out-ing was organized by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to announce the intersection will be upgraded to a single-lane roundabout next year.
“This intersection work is long overdue,” commented Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo, noting the project is expected to cost $7 million dol-lars, to be funded from a $30 million MOTI fund intended for intersection safety improvements.
Transportation Minister Todd Stone made the announcement, ex-plaining the roundabout would in-clude safety improvements revealed to Sicamous residents at a May 5 open house. These include the re-alignment of Paradise Avenue at 97A, LED lighting and upgrades for pedestrian and cycling traffic includ-ing sidewalks, crosswalks with ref-uge islands and bicycle lanes. The final intersection redesign will also
incorporate feedback from the open house, such us the extension of the eastbound merging lane from 97A onto the Trans-Canada Highway.
“The new roundabout will keep traffic flowing on the highway and on this challenging intersection, and it will help us reduce and avoid serious crashes,” commented Stone. “It will also be easier for the students and staff at Eagle River Secondary School to get to and from their school safely.
“With the Trans-Canada Highway going right through your community, this roundabout will make it easier for travellers to come into your commu-nity and spend time and money here in Sicamous.”
Earlier that day, Stone announced other highway safety improvements happening in the region, including electronic speed signs in Revelstoke and a new avalanche control system for Three Valley Gap (see page 3). He also spoke of various four-laning projects for the Trans-Canada High-way that the province intends to move ahead as part of its 10-year transpor-tation plan, BC on the Move. They include the replacement of the Bruhn Bridge, the Salmon River Bridge in Salmon Arm and the North Fork Bridge east of Sicamous.
“You can see by the traffic that’s going by here right now, how impor-tant it is to this community to have this project going forward,” said Rysz.
By Lachlan LabereEagle Valley News
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June 20 - 21 Sicamous Minor Softball has been chosen to host the U16 Bantam and U19 Midget Girls Okanagan Championship in Finlayson Park. All welcome!June 26 & 27 $2 Bag Sale at Sicamous United Church Thrift Shop 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clothing & Shoes.June 27 A Parkview School Playground Fundraiser features a Craft Fair at the Show and Shine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre at 1121 Eagle Pass Way. Crafters are welcome. For more information, call Kathy at 250-836-3267 or Parkview School at 250-836-2871July 1 Salmon Arm Canada Day Children’s Festival. Salmon Arm North Fairgrounds, July 1st 10am - 3pm FREE ADMISSION! Fun for all ages. Games, music, bouncy fun, Okanagan Science, petting zoo, live entertainment, food & more! VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED. For more info check out our website www.sachildrensfest.comJune to July 22 Sicamous Mixed Softball League runs every Wednesday night from June to July 22, 2015. At Finlayson Park at 6:30 pm. Windup Tournament is the weekend of July 24, 25, 26, 2015.Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446Every Tues. Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships. No charge.
Call Kathy at 250-832-9700.Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven. Every 1st & 3rd Wed. - Parkinsons Support Group Contact Don at 250-838-0794.Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides - 5:30 pm. New members welcomeEvery Wed. Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon.Every Wed. - Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven seniors building. Everyone welcome - you don’t have to be a senior. Socializing and coffee served after crib. Info: Esther 836-4373.Every Wed. - T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets Wednesday morning at the Sicamous Rec. Centre (arena). Weigh in at 9:00 am and meeting at 9:30. Everyone Welcome. Ph: 250-836-4041 for info.Every Wed.-Sat. United Church Thrift Store 10:00 am to 3 p.m.1st & 3rd Wednesday - Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome.Every Thurs. - Sicamous Crokinole Group meets at 7pm at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre - upstairs for more info and to join call Dave Reed @ 250-836-3652
Every Thurs.- Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm. All ladies welcome.Every Thurs.- Malakwa Thrift Store between the 2 churches Open every Thursday 10-5.Every 2nd Thurs. - Sicamous Lions Club meeting at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Doors open at 6:15 and meeting starts at 6:30. Anyone interested in being a volunteer for the community, please feel free to call Mary at 250-517-8107, Joan at 250-836-4876 or Pam at 250-836-4788.Every 1st, 3rd, 4th Thurs. - Keepsake Kwilters meet at the Haven Common room 1095 Shuswap Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For info call 250-836-2695.Every 4th Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:00 in the Learning Centre Library.Every Fri. - Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at the Eagle Valley Resource Centre. 836-3440.Every Fri. - Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Carol 250-836-3135 or Amy 250-836-4756. www.eaglevalleybrushandpalette.com Every 1st Fri. of the month –Sicamous Seniors Ctre general meeting 11:00am followed by a great pot luck lunch. We encourage every to join us.Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Wii Tournament at 10 am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap
Avenue. Everyone Welcome.Every Fri. - Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pmEvery Sat. Indoor market at the Red Barn 10 am - 3 pm. Concession from 10:30 am - 2:30 pmEvery Sat. - Morning Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99 tailgate market – Everyone welcome – sell anything – for details call Murray @250-836-2224.Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Lunch at noon. Everyone Welcome. At the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue.Last Sat. of the Month - Ladies’ Auxiliary Dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion at 6 pm. Tickets sold until the Friday before at the Legion. No tickets at the door.Sundays - KARMA YOGA (Gentle Hatha) Sundays 5:15-6:15 pm @ I Am Yoga. Minimum $5 donation supports community cause of the month. No experience required. Drop-ins welcome!Open Meditation Circle by donation Sundays 4-5 pm @ I Am Yoga. Familiarize yourself with mindfulness techniques. No experience required. Drop-ins welcome!Every 4th Sun.- Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 1 p.m.Every 4th Sun. - Birthday Tea (formerly the OAPO) for members and friends at Seniors Activity Ctre 1:30 pm. Everyone is Welcome.
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The Regional Dis-trict of North Okanagan is navigating turbulent waters over a proposed boat ban on parts of the Shuswap River.
A range of opinions � ooded in during public open houses in Enderby Wednesday and rural Lumby Thursday.
“We’re hearing a lot of different views,” said Anna Page, sustainabil-ity co-ordinator.
The proposed regu-lations for the river
include no motorized vessels from south Ma-bel Lake upstream to Shuswap Falls and from Trinity Valley Road up-stream to the eastern end of Skookumchuck Rapids Park.
It’s also suggested that there be a vessel engine size limit of 10 horsepower from Mara Lake upstream to Trin-ity Valley Road.
“A lot are not in agreement and some are not comfortable with it but they recog-nize something must be
done. Those in support were also there,” said Page.
“It’s a good starting point and it shows us there’s a lot of interest and people want to be involved.”
RDNO’s intent is to improve recreational safety, reduce bank ero-sion, reduce disturbance to salmon spawning grounds and minimize con� icts between river users.
About 242 people attended the meeting at the Enderby Drill Hall
and there were about 50 at the Mabel Lake Community Hall.
“People had time to give their input and the (public) process will go on until the end of August,” said Herman Halvorson, rural Ender-by director.
Surveys can also be completed online at www.rdno.ca/boating and they will be mailed to property owners ad-joining the river in the affected areas.
“The whole goal is to get a feeling for what
the community wants,” said Rick Fairbairn, ru-ral Lumby director.
Halvorson insists a � nal decision on the regulations has not been made.
“We will then take a look at it and then see where it goes,” he said of maintaining the pro-posal as is, amending the plan or scrapping the concept altogether.
If RDNO proceeds with some form of regulations, the � nal de-cision will be made by Transport Canada.
RDNO collecting input on proposed motorized boat banBy Richard RolkeBlack Press
The need for federal infrastructure funding was a high priority item at this year’s Federation of Canadian Municipal-ities in Edmonton from June 5 to 8.
“It was very interest-ing this year because of federal election com-ing up,” says Mayor Terry Rysz, noting the NDP, Green Party and Liberal leaders and a Conservative Party rep made presentations to the gathering of munici-pal of� cials from across Canada.
“In Canada, our in-frastructure is aging
and in Sicamous replac-ing Bruhn Bridge and four-laning the Trans-Canada Highway are important. That’s the one that concerns us the most,” he says. “The point I want to make is the importance of FCM that recognizes all the municipalities in Can-ada and the common ground we have.”
In 2012-13 effec-tive consultation with Canadian municipali-ties resulted in ground-breaking federal infra-structure investments, including a commit-ment to the new 10-year, $14 billion Cana-da Building Fund, a two
per cent federal gas tax transfer and a pledge to work with FCM to create and roll out a de-tailed plan.
But meaningful dis-cussion did not follow and last year FCM pres-ident Claude Dauphin issued a statement on
the lack of consultation and discussion.
“Municipalities own the vast majority of Canada’s roads, water systems, public transit and other core infra-structure, but to date, they have received no clear indication that a fair share of the new BCF will be invested in municipal projects,” Dauphin said. “The new BCF’s funding rules further reduce local � exibility by eliminat-ing core infrastructure categories from eligibil-ity such as local roads.”
Rysz said FCM members want to see a debate on all munici-
pal concerns prior to the election, a request that was approved by Thomas Mulcair, Justin Trudeau and Elizabeth May.
Rysz also indicated the utmost importance of attending confer-ences such as FCM, not just to delegates, but to the community at large.
“Residents of our communities always question when we go to conference, but there’s strength in numbers,” he said, noting the im-portance of brainstorm-ing with other munici-palities. “A single voice doesn’t have the same strength.”
Aging infrastructure addressed at FCM
District of Sicamous councillors approved the 2014 Statement of Fi-nancial Information for year 2014.
The Financial Infor-
mation Act requires that all municipalities submit the statement of � nan-cial information to the Ministry of Communi-ties, Sports and Cultural
Development by June 30 of the following year.
Mayor Terry Rysz says the report is a docu-ment that contains all � nancial information,
including councillor and staff salaries – all of which is available on the district’s website.
“I haven’t heard any rumbling; our � nancial
of� cer (Kelly Bennett) is doing a fantastic job…,” he says. “We’re right on track within budget. I’m very comfortable with this.”
By Barb BrouwerEagle Valley News
most,” he says. “The point I want to make is the importance of FCM that recognizes all the municipalities in Can-ada and the common
In 2012-13 effec-tive consultation with Canadian municipali-ties resulted in ground-
Terry RyszSicamous Mayor
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The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting proposals from qualifi ed consultants to develop a coordinated marketing approach for Shuswap agriculture products and to provide education for communities in the Shuswap and beyond as to how important the agriculture industry is to the long term sustainability of our communities. This project was identifi ed as one of the top priorities in the 2014 Shuswap Agriculture Strategy to enable the agriculture industry in the region to grow and prosper.Proposals clearly marked “Agriculture Brand and Marketing for the Shuswap” will be accepted until 4 PM local time on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the offi ce of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, P.O. Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1.Proposal documents and further information are available online at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca/news-notices/opportunities/tenders, on the BCBid website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca, Civic Info website at www.civicinfo.bc.ca and at the offi ce of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular offi ce hours. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals and to waive any informality in the Proposals received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Proposal which it deems most advantageous.Faxed or emailed submissions will be accepted.The lowest or any Proposal not necessarily accepted.
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The program is in celebration of Canada’s
150th birthday, which takes place in 2017.
“Strong preference will be given to proj-ects that are undertaking meaningful upgrades to existing cultural and community facilities,” wrote Bennett in her report to council. “Up-grades that will provide long-term bene� ts to
a community, will be viewed with pride by a community and are recognized as a lasting legacy.”
Mayor Terry Rysz says, if successful, the money would be direct-ed to Beach Park im-provements, approved in the 2015-2019 � nan-cial plan.
“It won’t be acces-sible until 2016 or 2017, based on the 150th an-niversary and it’s fairly � exible as to what we do with it,” he said, not-ing council listed sever-al items that are already in the budget. “The 150 fund will only apply to 50 per cent of the proj-ect but it’s free money to
improve the community so we’ve targeted Beach Park.”
Council also directed staff to obtain letters of support for Beach Park improvements from the chamber of commerce and Royal Canadian Le-gion Branch #99.
A new avalanche control system is com-ing to Three Valley Gap that the government hopes will reduce the length of closures on the Trans-Canada High-way.
Minister of Trans-portation Todd Stone was in Revelstoke on Monday to announce several new highway initiatives.
“We heard loud and clear improvements were needed at Three Valley Gap to shorten the duration of long clo-sures,” said the minister during a press confer-ence in Woodenhead Park.
The biggest is the new avalanche control system for Three Valley Gap. The ministry will be installing remote-control explosive de-vices along avalanche paths above the high-way. The devices can be operated remotely, at any time of day, eliminating the need for day-time helicopter bombing missions that require several-hour-long highway closures.
“This system will signi� cantly cut down on the duration of clo-sures when they take place,” said Stone.
A request for ex-pressions of interests is being issued to bring in the new avalanche control system. It will be similar to the system
used on the Laurie slide path east of Revelstoke, and in Kootenay Pass on Highway 3.
The devices are not expected to be installed until 2016.
Two other initiatives were also announced. Twenty new variable speed signs will be in-stalled on the highway between Revelstoke and the Perry River Bridge. The electronic signs will monitor road con-ditions and adjust the
speed limit accordingly. The signs were � rst announced when the government increased speed limits across the province last year; they will be installed in the fall.
“This is technology used in other parts of the world and it’s proved to be highly effective and saves lives,” said Stone.
The third develop-ment is the installation of new traf� c light tim-ers at the three high-way intersections in Revelstoke. The new Automax system will use sensors embedded in the road to determine if traf� c is backed up at a stop light. It will then
adjust traf� c-signal timing accordingly to speed up the movement of traf� c.
Revelstoke Mayor Mark McKee wel-comed the announce-ments.
“Our number one concern is preservation of human life and in-juries,” he said. “We’re still looking forward to the day we have a four-lane Trans-Canada Highway, but I think that today we are for-
tunate we have minister and provincial govern-ment that understands the direction we have to go.”
Stone was asked af-terwards about efforts to reduce the length of closures following ac-cidents, which can last for up to 10 hours in the case of a fatality. He said they have adver-tised twice to hire a cor-oner in Revelstoke but haven’t found a suitable candidate. He also said they were working with the RCMP to � gure out ways to keep traf� c moving if an accident is declared a crime scene.
Norm Macdonald, the MLA for Colum-
bia River-Revelstoke, criticized the announce-ment, saying the it was a distraction from the government’s lack of action on four-laning the highway.
“Minister Stone is coming into Revel-stoke, bringing in dig-nitaries for a photo op, but what the people of Revelstoke and Golden really want to hear are the real numbers that will lead to the ful� l-ment of Premier Clark’s promise to complete the four-laning,” said Macdonald in a news release.
“What is the total cost of the project? Where is the money in the budget? And exactly when is the project go-ing to be completed?”
Christy Clark said in 2012 that the govern-ment would spend $650 million on upgrades over the next 10 years.
Stone recently said in a meeting of the leg-islature’s budget com-mittee that it would cost $6 billion to four-lane the provincial sections of the Trans-Canada Highway from Kam-loops to the Alberta bor-der. MP David Wilks recently pegged the cost of upgrading the federal sections at $5 billion.
By Alex Cooper Black Press
New avalanche control system announced
District to apply for Beach Park fundingBy Barb BrouwerEagle Valley News
Building permit issuances on the rise
Dollars are down but numbers are up.
The dollar value of building permits to the end of May was $1,104,912, down
from $1,382,742 over 2014, but the number of building permits was up to 75 from 51 last year.
“The number is way up, which to me is very positive,” said Mayor
Terry Rysz. “This in-dicates there is more building going on by 30 per cent.”
The value of con-struction permits sin-gle-family dwellings was up by $100,000
over last year to $700,000
“I think it will get better,” said Rysz of the Sicamous economy. “There’s a good buzz in the community right now.”
By Barb BrouwerEagle Valley News
clear improvements were needed at Three Valley Gap to shorten
sures,” said the minister
ence in Woodenhead
The biggest is the new avalanche control
This is technology used in other parts of the world and it’s proved to be highly effective and saves lives.
Todd StoneTransportation Minister
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“I know everything, Daddy.”
So proclaimed my daughter one day in her third year of existence.
Me too, I smiled.Last week, she gradu-
ated from Grade 12.Those early words her-
alded a child’s journey in an endless accumulation of knowledge.
Little did I realize at the time, my own all-knowing state would, in her view, diminish over the coming years – particularly in early teenhood, when dad would be frequently relegated to irritation status.
As alarming as this was, I took solace in the fact that other fathers, and most mothers, were experienc-ing the same phenomenon.
How could it be that we knew so much before our children were born, and carried that lofty mantle through their early years, yet watched as our titles
as Knowers of All Things Worth Knowing steadily morphed into The Perpetu-ally Addled?
For young parents, there’s no need to be overly concerned about this.
Your wisdom doesn’t re-ally become lost. The trick is to stay engaged and com-mitted through the process.
Be a relentlessly loving, patient teacher and sup-porter.
Through the process, your offspring’s percep-tion of your worldly acuity becomes restored, albeit about a third of your life-time later.
Here’s the other thing: While she’s learning, so are you. It’s the most wonder-ful, confounding, frustrat-ing, rewarding, utterly im-portant adventure of your life, and before you know it, a large slice of it has been consumed.
As she walked across the stage last Thursday, ac-cepting her diploma and scholarship accolades, I re-lived her first hours in this
world, when we gazed into each other’s eyes, in equal wonderment.
I thought of the count-less times we curled on the couch and read books. I remembered her amaze-ment and delight as we travelled to different parts of the world. And I ruefully recalled the frequent occa-sions in the not-too-distant past where I felt as though I was an incessantly barking dog.
What an incredible proj-ect, this parenting gig. I’m not sure there can a greater sense of accomplishment.
The opportunity to make a terrible mess of it is really quite immense. The poten-tial to raise a smart, caring contributor to society is even more remarkable.
And, as probably most parents leaving the ceremo-nies last week were remind-ing themselves, it’s far from over.
Like most aspects of parenthood, descriptors of changes like “empty-nest syndrome” don’t begin to
articulate the feelings.Empty-heart syndrome
is more like it.From daily contact and
interaction, family suppers every night, homework projects and weekend ac-tivities, to texts, phone calls and occasional visits?
Inconceivable, but real.How can a university
possibly take the place of “home?”
Yet it does. And eventu-ally, she will have her own home, and we would wish it no other way.
Nevertheless, my role now seems somewhat un-certain. For the past 18 years, it was so clearly, sol-idly defined.
Although, perhaps it doesn’t really change too much.
Now, my beautiful girl, step forward on your new path. Challenge yourself, and live your dreams. Care about your world.
No mom and dad could be prouder. And as always, if you need me, I’ll be there.
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Abolition of Senate gaining traction
OPINION
The auditor-general’s report into spend-ing in Canada’s Senate is very disturb-ing reading — not because of horrible things done over time to a group of
people, as was the case with generations of First Nations children — but because of the ongoing air of indifference to taxpayers and accountable spend-ing.
No less than 30 senators were cited for improper expenditures. While some are taking issue with At-torney General Michael Ferguson’s findings, the standards he believes should govern spending are pretty basic.
Ferguson stated senators should not be billing for personal trips. They should not be charging for taxis, meals and gifts which have nothing to do with official business, or billing taxpayers for non-Senate business. They should be keeping detailed and accurate records of all their spending, personal and Senate-related. Any claims for reimbursement should be submitted promptly, and posted online so that the taxpayers who ultimately pay the bills can see how their dollars are used.
Senators should not have the last word on what is considered acceptable spending, or action following investigation of their spending. They are paid by taxpayers, and taxpayers expect those doing public business, whether in Ottawa, Victoria or Langley, are as careful with their money as individuals are in day-to-day activities.
The reckless approach to using taxpayers’ dollars by a significant number of senators, and the pos-sibility that criminal charges may be laid against some of those who have been audited, has caused a shift in public opinion. Many people are now back-ing the NDP pledge to eliminate the Senate.
The Supreme Court has basically shut the door on Senate reform, given that it requires unanimity from all provinces.
If significant majorities in each province backed abolition, there would be significant pressure on both the incoming federal government and provin-cial governments to agree to abolition by amending the constitution.
That may be the only answer to dealing with this mess.
-Langley Times
By Andrew HolotaBlack Press
Graduation brings transition for parents
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Thousands of unwanted and homeless animalsare dropped off at SPCA shelters each year, andmany more are simply abandoned by their owers.Please don’t let animals suffer needlessly – bepart of the pet overpopulation solution. Spayor neuter your pet and encourage others to do the same.
Every litter bit counts.Every litter bit counts.
For information on the benefits of spaying and neutering,visit the BC SPCA website at www.spca.bc.ca.
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Donations of private shares and real estate to registered charities and other qualified recipi-ents are currently sub-ject to taxable capital gains.
To facilitate support from Canadians giv-ing to charitable orga-nizations, Economic Action Plan 2015 pro-
poses to exempt indi-vidual and corporate donors from tax on the sale of private shares of real estate to an arm’s-length party when the proceeds are donated within 30 days.
If a portion of the proceeds is donated, the exemption from capital gains tax would apply to that portion. This measure will ap-ply to donations in re-spect to dispositions occurring after 2016.
This is great news for charities like the Shuswap Community Foundation, Shuswap Hospital Foundation, Vernon Hospital Foun-dation and many more charities in our com-munities.
The broadening of the tax exemption on capital gains will bene-fit charitable organiza-tions of all types – from hospitals, universities and cultural groups to the vast network of social service agencies funded by the United Way across Canada.
This will be a cost-effective way of un-locking more private wealth for the public good.
It is estimated that this tax saving will cost federal revenues around $265 million
between 2016 and 2020.
Our government also has in past budgets introduced a first time donor’s super credit which is available on cash donations of up to $1000 made before 2018, to encourage young Canadians and first-time donors to support charitable or-ganizations.
Our government has also reduced the administrative burden on charities; the gov-ernment eliminated a number of disburse-
ment quota require-ments, allowing chari-ties to focus more of their time and resourc-es on the good work they do.
These improve-ments to Canada’s tax regulations will benefit Canadian charities by allowing them to draw on broader supports and expand the good work that they do.
I think I need to be a media shut-in more often.
During the past cou-ple of weeks, my family spent five days camp-ing near the Yukon at the exquisite Boya Lake Provincial Park. This was sandwiched be-tween about six-and-a-half butt-numbing days on the road, relieved by brief visits to roadside attractions, bathroom stops and a lovely af-ternoon in my former hometown of Kam-loops.
Throughout the holi-day, I think our only exposure to the news of the world, or at least of Canada, was during the drive home courtesy of CBC radio.
While we had In-ternet access at the park (courtesy of my mother-in-law, the park operator), it received little attention. Instead, our long days there (the sun didn’t set un-til about 11 p.m.) were spent mostly outdoors, helping gramma with her park duties, boating excursions on the tran-quil, turquoise waters of Boya, short hikes, enjoying meals (or at least marshmallows) by campfire and just kick-ing back, watching the aspens bend as the wind shook their leaves.
One afternoon, while sightseeing on the lake by kayak, I saw family of beavers at play near
one of the park’s large beaver dams. The water was so clear I could see the furry critters as they darted back and forth beneath the surface.
During the peaceful paddle back, my for-mer co-worker James Murray came to mind. I considered how he’d enjoy being in my place (though probably in a canoe, not a kayak).
On another lake outing, I watched as a Common Loon slid into the water from vegeta-tion along the shore of one of the small islands. The loon quickly dis-appeared beneath the surface, resurfacing moments later about 30 feet in front of me. It then began to sing. This process repeated a few times as the bird lured me away from its nest.
We enjoyed spotting numerous black bears on the side of the road
between Dease Lake and Boya.
My Hinterland Who’s Who experience was completed during a drive to Watson Lake, when I across a very tall cow moose standing in the middle of Highway 37.
On our last day at Boya, we were on the lakeshore with gram-ma at the park’s play-ground. She and my son dug for gold in the sand while my wife I enjoyed the view, appreciating those moments when the cool winds blow-ing in from the Yukon pushed the clouds out of the sun’s way.
On the drive home, the news seemed to be focused on our scandal-ous Senators and the more scandalous $24 million audit of their expenses, and on B.C. Premier Christy Clark committing $150,000 in
taxpayer dollars to sup-port a privately spon-sored International Yoga Day event on June 21, the same date as Na-tional Aboriginal Day. While I agreed with some of the backlash that brought a quick end to the yoga event, I failed to get riled up about it as I might have two weeks prior. It all just struck me as more of the same.
It’s Monday now, my first day back in the newsroom, and the re-porter in me is slowly returning. There’s some good news coming from the province to-day regarding the con-struction of a proposed roundabout on Highway 97A. Hmm, just think-ing about the highway makes me wish I was back on it, with family, heading out for another potentially media-free adventure.
IN PLAIN VIEW
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Muddling through after media-free holiday
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FROM THE HILL
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The school board recently passed the budget for the upcom-ing school year, but the District Parent Advi-sory Council is already working on the next one.
Kari Wilkinson, president of the DPAC, says the group has al-ready starting discus-sions about further cuts predicted for future years.
“We need an action plan, we need to find ways of saving money because, unless some-thing changes radi-cally, we know more cuts are coming,” says
Wilkinson. “We are looking to
be proactive because we can’t afford to be reactive all the time.”
The DPAC is de-signed to be a place where parents and stu-dents can have their voices heard when it comes to the education system. This is a role Wilkinson is embrac-ing as she begins her terms as president.
“The squeaky wheel gets the grease. You can see that in the de-cision to keep Silver Creek (Elementary) open. It was kept open because those parents worked hard, they got together, they made a plan and they talked to
everyone. The DPAC is a place where parents can have that voice.”
The DPAC’s initia-tives in looking into school district ex-penses and vehicle use policies have already sparked action. At the last school board meet-ing, it was announced that a committee is being put together to review administrative costs, including vehicle expenses.
The school district reports the commit-tee will be formed and
plans to hold an in-camera meeting on the topic.
Wilkinson says the DPAC is also planing to host a roundtable discussion on educa-tional priorities for the district.
“As (trustee) Michel Saab said, if we fund rural schools then we have to make cuts else-where, we can’t have it all. We’d like to see a long-term plan and brainstorm ideas for how to fund that. As parents, we might have
a different point of view,” she said.
“We recognize this is everyone’s problem, and we all need to work together to make it work.”
The DPAC meeting are open to anyone. You do not have to be a member of school-based parent advisory council to attend.
SD83 students with diabetes unite on fundraiser
By Tracy HughesEagle Valley News
DPAC begins work on next year’s school budget
It was a sweet way to share a tough message – diabetes sucks.
A group of School District #83 students with type 1 diabetes decided to raise both money and awareness of their disease with the sale of red heart lol-lipops, also known as suckers, to their fellow students.
Parkview student Raegen Starkell has Type 1 Diabetes and is part of an initiative to sell donated suckers
at lunchtime with the money to be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
The idea for the fundraiser was sparked when the school district facilitated a youth group meeting for students with diabetes in the dis-trict.
“It started when one of the students men-tioned they did not know another person close to their age who has type 1 diabetes,” said Val Edgell, prin-cipal of Parkview El-ementary.
The students had
time to meet and share their experiences, both good and bad, and plan to meet again.
“Diabetes is a pain in the butt,” said Owen Webster of Shuswap Middle School, who was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was eight-years-old.
Type 1 diabetes is chronic condition in which the pancreas pro-duces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to al-low sugar to enter cells to produce energy. This means the person must closely monitor their blood sugar levels and
supplement with insulin either from a pump or injection.
To the group of stu-dents, raising awareness was as important as raising funds.
Claire Wuschke speaks of how her type 1 diabetes has set her apart at school.
“I have to test my blood sugar levels three to eight times a day,” she says, “If I’m low, I have to leave what I’m doing, get a juice and re-test.”
Low blood sugar makes Claire shaky and it cane difficult to con-
centrate. Owen notes the con-
stant monitoring can be tough in a school set-ting.
“It’s awkward, you know, stabbing your fin-ger and drawing blood. People think your weird, insane. A lot of people don’t understand.”
He describes how people sometimes treat him like he is conta-gious. Then there’s also misconceptions about the disease, for exam-ple, many people think diabetics can’t have any sugar, which is not true.
“We need sugar, so
it’s not out of line for us to have something like a sucker,” says Claire.
Another misconcep-tion is that the students have an unhealthy life-style and have contrib-uted to their own illness. This can be from confu-sion about the two types of diabetes. Unlike peo-ple with type 1 diabetes, the bodies of people with type 2 diabetes make insulin. But either their pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body cannot use the insulin well enough.
The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is un-known, but genetics may play a role in this process, and exposure to certain environmental factors, such as viruses, may trigger the disease.
“It would be better if people got it more,” Owen said.
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Sicamous is gearing up for Canada Day festivities with the 6th Annual Show and Shine on Saturday, June 27 in Finlayson Park.
Gates open at 7 a.m., with a pancake breakfast served upstairs in the arena to 11 a.m. to help get people’s motors running. A craft fair kicks off downstairs at 10, while the expansive collection of chrome and steel will be parked in the field.
There will be music all day and a beer garden open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Glacier Helicopter will be in the field offering rides from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Grindrod Air Force will also be on hand with a radio con-trolled model aircraft display in-side with the craft fair.
The Sicamous Volunteer Fire Department will be present with truck and barbecue, serving up food throughout the day. Raffle tickets will also be available, with a wide range of prizes to be won including a houseboat trip (a houseboat will also be on display in the park). For more info, email [email protected].
On Monday, June 29, the 36th Annual Summer Arts and Craft Show begins its run at the Red Barn Arts Centre. This event, organized by the Eagle Val-ley Brush and Palette Club, and sponsored by the BC Arts Coun-cil, runs until Saturday, July 4. The Monday opening at 7 p.m. is an opportunity to meet the artists showing in this year’s event.
Kick off Canada Day, July
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The legion will host a tail-gate market starting at 8 and a sausage sizzle at noon. A kids bouncy castle will be on hand, and a meat draw will take place at 3 p.m.
Over at the Red Barn, the Ea-gle Valley Arts Council has a va-riety activities planned including arts projects, tattoos, face paint-ing and entertainment by Roxy the Clown.
The finale to the day will be the District of Sicamous’ fire-works display at Beach Park, to begin at dusk. (A musical act preceding the fireworks display had not been announced before press time.)
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Hard work and determination will pay off for Shea Weber in February when he suits up in the red and whites of Team Canada.
The 24-year-old Sicamous product was tagged last month to represent the nation in the 2010 Olympic Games. It’s a goal Weber had been working towards, and an opportu-nity he’s proud to be part of.
“The Olympics are a very special event, not only for hockey but for winter sports and to be able to play for your country and compete for a medal is kind of neat,” says Weber.
The 6’4”, 234 lb. Nashville Predators defenceman will be sporting the maple leaf with other big names in hockey like Scott
Niedermayer (Anaheim Ducks), Roberto Luongo (Vancouver Canucks), Chris Pronger (Philadelphia Flyers) and Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Pen-guins).
Apart from a camp held last summer, We-ber guesses the team may have a couple of days to gel in February before hitting the ice in Whistler, and he’s interest-ed in seeing how everyone fi ts. But Weber’s mom and dad, Tracy and James, don’t ex-pect Shea will have any problems.
“Whatever they want him to do, he’ll do it,” said James. “He’s a team-fi rst guy, he’s not a selfi sh player at all.”
Both parents share what could be described as a subdued excite-ment for their son and the hon-our that’s been bestowed up on him.
“Shea phoned home and said ‘I’ve been chosen
to play in the Olympics, and I said ‘okay,’” Tracy commented, explaining it’s kind of a family trait not to overreact – one that Shea
shares. But she and James who, with Shea,share roots in Sicamous minor hockey, are defi nitely excited, and are hoping to attendat least one of their son’s games.
Sicamous Eagles manager Wayne Marchis also pretty excited by the news that Shea, an Eagle alumni, will be playing forhis community and country at the Games.March says Shea has been totally focusedthroughout his career on what he wanted todo: make it to the NHL. In the process, Sheahelped the Eagles win the KIJHL West-ern Canadians in 2001-02; he helped takethe Kelowna Rockets to three consecutiveWHL Memorial Cup championship games,including the win in 2004; and, after signingwith Nashville in 2004, he helped the Ca-
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