April 26, 2011 - News Leader
COUNCIL APPROVES ZONING AMENDMENT
A new kind of building zone has been approved by Town Council after a public hearing on a request to build a commercial and residential building along Similkameen River at the rear of the Chevron service station. The new zone required a change to the Official Community Plan. The proposal presented by Grgich Holdings required a change in the Official Community Plan from Low Density Residential to Town Centre, and a zoning change from M2 Heavy Industrial to C2 Central Business. Grgich Holdings plans to redevelop property on Burton Avenue from its current use as a storage warehouse to a mixed use commercial residential property. Grgich Holdings proposes a three story building with a fast food drive thru on the bottom floor with the second and third floors developed into eight one-bedroom apartments on each floor. The hearing revealed some opposition to the development proposal. Mayor Randy McLean commented on the objections saying that this is a good transition to move the area from industrial to residential, and added the
Town cannot restrict trade. Before the Grgich Holdings project can move ahead, the company must apply for and receive a development permit.
TOWN APPROVES FINANCIAL PLAN
At the April 18 Town Council meeting, a five year financial plan was presented and approved. The 2011 plan is for expenditures of $4,070,415, with a surplus of $1,296, 643. The plan for 2012 is to spend less, then gradually increase during the next three years. The anticipated surplus for this year is based on expected higher revenues, but revenues are expected to be lower in the next four years.
Council has made an effort to close the gap between residential property taxes and non-residential property taxes, giving business and industry a competitive edge. Despite this measure, taxes are not expected to increase this year. The financial plan will become official next week, when it will receive
final reading. Anyone interested in the details may request to see Bylaw 853, 2011 after the bylaw has final approval.
LIBRARY REGION IS THRIFTY OPERATION
Don Nettleton, Financial Manager of Okanagan Regional Library, attended the April 18 Town Council meeting to provide an update on the library system of which Princeton’s public library is a part. Nettleton began by reminding Council this year marks the 75th anniversary of Okanagan Regional Library. Okanagan Regional Library serves a large area which is very diverse in its needs. It serves every kind of community, from urban to grassroots rural. This does present challenges, Nettleton said, but the system tries to serve everyone. Despite the diversity, Okanagan Regional Library system operates at 20 percent below the provincial average cost. Something new is the entry of Westbank and Penticton Indian Bands, who pay the same rate per capita as everyone else. Rates are based 50 percent on population and 50 percent on property assessment. Princeton pays one of the
lower rates. Another addition to the region is the new Princeton library, which he praised for its atmosphere. He said Princeton’s circulation is up by 5.6 percent. He was questioned on hours of service, and replied the hours are based on population. Vernon is the busiest library in the region, and a new library is under construction in Vernon to accommodate the number of people using it. While most people think a library is all about books, borrowing feature films is growing in popularity. Princeton Public Library is among those which offer computer time, books and tapes for the sight impaired, films, magazines, newspapers, and an excellent children’s library.
A new kind of building zone has been approved by Town Council after a public hearing on a request to build a commercial and residential building along Similkameen River at the rear of the Chevron service station. The new zone required a change to the Official Community Plan. The proposal presented by Grgich Holdings required a change in the Official Community Plan from Low Density Residential to Town Centre, and a zoning change from M2 Heavy Industrial to C2 Central Business. Grgich Holdings plans to redevelop property on Burton Avenue from its current use as a storage warehouse to a mixed use commercial residential property. Grgich Holdings proposes a three story building with a fast food drive thru on the bottom floor with the second and third floors developed into eight one-bedroom apartments on each floor. The hearing revealed some opposition to the development proposal. Mayor Randy McLean commented on the objections saying that this is a good transition to move the area from industrial to residential, and added the
Town cannot restrict trade. Before the Grgich Holdings project can move ahead, the company must apply for and receive a development permit.
TOWN APPROVES FINANCIAL PLAN
At the April 18 Town Council meeting, a five year financial plan was presented and approved. The 2011 plan is for expenditures of $4,070,415, with a surplus of $1,296, 643. The plan for 2012 is to spend less, then gradually increase during the next three years. The anticipated surplus for this year is based on expected higher revenues, but revenues are expected to be lower in the next four years.
Council has made an effort to close the gap between residential property taxes and non-residential property taxes, giving business and industry a competitive edge. Despite this measure, taxes are not expected to increase this year. The financial plan will become official next week, when it will receive
final reading. Anyone interested in the details may request to see Bylaw 853, 2011 after the bylaw has final approval.
LIBRARY REGION IS THRIFTY OPERATION
Don Nettleton, Financial Manager of Okanagan Regional Library, attended the April 18 Town Council meeting to provide an update on the library system of which Princeton’s public library is a part. Nettleton began by reminding Council this year marks the 75th anniversary of Okanagan Regional Library. Okanagan Regional Library serves a large area which is very diverse in its needs. It serves every kind of community, from urban to grassroots rural. This does present challenges, Nettleton said, but the system tries to serve everyone. Despite the diversity, Okanagan Regional Library system operates at 20 percent below the provincial average cost. Something new is the entry of Westbank and Penticton Indian Bands, who pay the same rate per capita as everyone else. Rates are based 50 percent on population and 50 percent on property assessment. Princeton pays one of the
lower rates. Another addition to the region is the new Princeton library, which he praised for its atmosphere. He said Princeton’s circulation is up by 5.6 percent. He was questioned on hours of service, and replied the hours are based on population. Vernon is the busiest library in the region, and a new library is under construction in Vernon to accommodate the number of people using it. While most people think a library is all about books, borrowing feature films is growing in popularity. Princeton Public Library is among those which offer computer time, books and tapes for the sight impaired, films, magazines, newspapers, and an excellent children’s library.
Grads Collect Bottles!
Photo: Adam Gullason
The Princeton Secondary School Grad Class of 2011 has been busy this past week collecting cash to cover costs associated with Grad activities. They held a bottle drive and also helped out April 21st during the 60th annual Family Fair at the school. That event raises money for Grad bursaries.
PSS Student of the Month!
Copyright 2011 Bengel Publishing Inc.
Brett Herrick was chosen Student of the Month for April at Princeton Secondary School. Herrick, who is in Grade 8, earned the honour when he chose to "do the right thing" when he witnessed a fellow student being bullied.
April 19, 2011 - News Leader
YOUTH VOTE PETITION NOW ONLINE
by Des Cosman - News Leader Youth Rep
Most governments consider that those of an age lower than the chosen threshold lack the necessary capacity to independently decide how to cast a vote. Call me crazy but I seem to think otherwise. Next year I will be attending university and like my peers, I will pay taxes, support myself, and be searching my couch for pocket change because I’m broke. But un-like my peers I will not have the right to vote. I will spend my
first year of university as a 17 year old and yet I still don’t deserve the right to vote. I find this very aggravating. I know there are others out there like me who will spend there first year of university without some very basic rights that are outlined in the “Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” If you caught what I just said you will understand that not letting someone vote is neglecting one of the rights outlined in the charter. “The Charter of Rights and Freedoms” Section 15 states ‘that no law will discriminate against AGE’ and in Section 2 it also says that ‘EVERY citizen has the right
to vote.’ So why am I being discriminated for age when it is our ‘right’ to vote? Yes, I understand that some members of the youth population do not render a mind that is capable of casting a vote, but what about those of us who do? If you think about it, is any age limit going to block those out who do not hold the mentality to cast a vote? If you answered ‘No’ we are on the same page. Many members of the community lack the knowledge of even knowing how a member is elected into Parliament so why do they get the right to vote when in grade ten I learned everything there is to know about the Canadian government? Well, here is a solution that I have brought forth, why can’t we offer a test for the youth population, showing that we have the same knowledge as any adult who has the right to vote? If the youth can prove to have an equal or surpassing knowledge of government, I believe that the right to vote should be granted. If we don’t want to write the test we can wait until we are 18 and vote then. Recently I have started a petition regarding the above situation and am looking for supporters for my cause. I am in contact with a close Member of Parliament (well, he was a sitting MP prior to the current election campaign) and have made arrangements to start a private members Bill. To sign my petition you can log on to www.thenewsleadervotes.com. I am open for suggestion and you can contact me at [email protected] or come in and ask for me at the Similkameen News Leader. I am looking forward to hearing from you and watching the signature count rise.
CANDIDATES FORUMS SET FOR THIS WEEK - by Arlene Arlow
The federal riding of BC Southern Interior is heating up with both big and small talk from the four political candidates. The riding of BC Southern Interior stretches from west of Princeton to northeast of Trail. Each candidate is trying to make an imprint with their platforms, hoping to get your vote.
For Liberal candidate Shan Lavell, it is families. For incumbent NDP MP Alex Atamanenko, it is organic farming issues. Conservative candidate Stephen Hill is focusing on job creation. Bryan Hunt, the Green candidate, is banking on his party’s environmental platform. The public is invited to ask questions and get answers from all the candidates 7:00 PM April 20th at the Victory Hall in Keremeos and 7:00 PM April 21st at the Legion in Princeton.
ELLIOTT RELEASES NEW HISTORY CD
Similkameen News Leader Owner/Publisher George Elliott releases his latest history of Princeton project this week. Titled ‘Prince Town 1826-1926’ it traces the history that led to the settlement of the Similkameen Valley. “It basically goes from fur traders to prospectors to the railway,” Elliott says. The CD begins with the First Nations people of the Okanagan Territory and points to the signing of the Oregon Treaty of 1846 as having significant influence on what became known as the Colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia. “It was actually the Treaty of 1818 that set the 49th parallel as the boundary between Canada (British North America) and the United States, but it wasn’t until 1846 when the Oregon boundary dispute was settled which clearly defined rights to Oregon Country as being American pushing the British back over the 49th,” Elliott explains. What’s this got to do with Princeton? “The Oregon Treaty set a lot of things in motion. The Fraser River Gold Rush resulted in the formation of the Colony of British Columbia in 1858, which saw 30-thousand gold miners leave California. The Royal Engineers were put in place to build roads, map settlements and most importantly, they acted as a military force to guard against the dangers of American annexation and a potential First Nations uprising by creating a British presence in the colony.” Elliott says the story develops further with the appearance of Henry Spencer Palmer, Richard Moody and Edgar Dewdney.
“Even Princeton’s first white settler, John Fall Allison, originally came to the area as part of the Fraser River Gold Rush, so a lot of the stories interconnect and weave together which I found made for an interesting story.” The ‘Prince Town 1826-1926’ CD features a number of historic photos from
Princeton Museum as well as the Royal BC Museum in Victoria. Prince Town 1826-1926 is available exclusively at Similkameen News Leader for $20.00 a copy.
by Des Cosman - News Leader Youth Rep
Most governments consider that those of an age lower than the chosen threshold lack the necessary capacity to independently decide how to cast a vote. Call me crazy but I seem to think otherwise. Next year I will be attending university and like my peers, I will pay taxes, support myself, and be searching my couch for pocket change because I’m broke. But un-like my peers I will not have the right to vote. I will spend my
first year of university as a 17 year old and yet I still don’t deserve the right to vote. I find this very aggravating. I know there are others out there like me who will spend there first year of university without some very basic rights that are outlined in the “Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” If you caught what I just said you will understand that not letting someone vote is neglecting one of the rights outlined in the charter. “The Charter of Rights and Freedoms” Section 15 states ‘that no law will discriminate against AGE’ and in Section 2 it also says that ‘EVERY citizen has the right
to vote.’ So why am I being discriminated for age when it is our ‘right’ to vote? Yes, I understand that some members of the youth population do not render a mind that is capable of casting a vote, but what about those of us who do? If you think about it, is any age limit going to block those out who do not hold the mentality to cast a vote? If you answered ‘No’ we are on the same page. Many members of the community lack the knowledge of even knowing how a member is elected into Parliament so why do they get the right to vote when in grade ten I learned everything there is to know about the Canadian government? Well, here is a solution that I have brought forth, why can’t we offer a test for the youth population, showing that we have the same knowledge as any adult who has the right to vote? If the youth can prove to have an equal or surpassing knowledge of government, I believe that the right to vote should be granted. If we don’t want to write the test we can wait until we are 18 and vote then. Recently I have started a petition regarding the above situation and am looking for supporters for my cause. I am in contact with a close Member of Parliament (well, he was a sitting MP prior to the current election campaign) and have made arrangements to start a private members Bill. To sign my petition you can log on to www.thenewsleadervotes.com. I am open for suggestion and you can contact me at [email protected] or come in and ask for me at the Similkameen News Leader. I am looking forward to hearing from you and watching the signature count rise.
CANDIDATES FORUMS SET FOR THIS WEEK - by Arlene Arlow
The federal riding of BC Southern Interior is heating up with both big and small talk from the four political candidates. The riding of BC Southern Interior stretches from west of Princeton to northeast of Trail. Each candidate is trying to make an imprint with their platforms, hoping to get your vote.
For Liberal candidate Shan Lavell, it is families. For incumbent NDP MP Alex Atamanenko, it is organic farming issues. Conservative candidate Stephen Hill is focusing on job creation. Bryan Hunt, the Green candidate, is banking on his party’s environmental platform. The public is invited to ask questions and get answers from all the candidates 7:00 PM April 20th at the Victory Hall in Keremeos and 7:00 PM April 21st at the Legion in Princeton.
ELLIOTT RELEASES NEW HISTORY CD
Similkameen News Leader Owner/Publisher George Elliott releases his latest history of Princeton project this week. Titled ‘Prince Town 1826-1926’ it traces the history that led to the settlement of the Similkameen Valley. “It basically goes from fur traders to prospectors to the railway,” Elliott says. The CD begins with the First Nations people of the Okanagan Territory and points to the signing of the Oregon Treaty of 1846 as having significant influence on what became known as the Colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia. “It was actually the Treaty of 1818 that set the 49th parallel as the boundary between Canada (British North America) and the United States, but it wasn’t until 1846 when the Oregon boundary dispute was settled which clearly defined rights to Oregon Country as being American pushing the British back over the 49th,” Elliott explains. What’s this got to do with Princeton? “The Oregon Treaty set a lot of things in motion. The Fraser River Gold Rush resulted in the formation of the Colony of British Columbia in 1858, which saw 30-thousand gold miners leave California. The Royal Engineers were put in place to build roads, map settlements and most importantly, they acted as a military force to guard against the dangers of American annexation and a potential First Nations uprising by creating a British presence in the colony.” Elliott says the story develops further with the appearance of Henry Spencer Palmer, Richard Moody and Edgar Dewdney.
“Even Princeton’s first white settler, John Fall Allison, originally came to the area as part of the Fraser River Gold Rush, so a lot of the stories interconnect and weave together which I found made for an interesting story.” The ‘Prince Town 1826-1926’ CD features a number of historic photos from
Princeton Museum as well as the Royal BC Museum in Victoria. Prince Town 1826-1926 is available exclusively at Similkameen News Leader for $20.00 a copy.
On The Campaign Trail!
Photo: Morgan Dobbs
BC Southern Interior NDP Candidate (and incumbent MP) Alex Atamanenko, right, officially opened his Princeton campaign office April 15th. Many supporters of Atamanenko's stopped by to greet him and share thoughts and words of encouragement.
Youth Ambassador Season Begins!
Photo: Des Cosman
The 2011 Princeton Youth Ambassador Candidates hosted their first official public function April 14th with the Sponsor Speech & Fashion Show. The event, which took place at PSS Gym, featured an appearance by 2010 Youth Ambassador Taylor Kostiuk, right. She was visiting with Candidate Jessie Badger prior to the event.
April 12, 2011 - News Leader
TOWN FORMS REFERENDUM COMMITTEE
Do you want an aquatic centre in Princeton? Do you want to pay for it? That is the question we will have to answer on September 24 when the matter goes to referendum for both Town and Area H residents. Town Council is forming a Princeton and District Aquatic Centre Referendum Committee to provide information to local voters so they can make an informed decision when they go to the ballot box. Mayor Randy McLean made it clear he wants voters to know both sides of the question, not only all the good benefits they will get from an aquatic centre, but what the costs will be. The committee will consist of four Town staff, one Regional District staff, one swim club member, two medical professionals, one person from the school district, one RCMP member, three local business people, one member of Senior Citizens, four residents from both the town and Area H, and one youth. Their task is to develop a comprehensive communication program, provide information through the media and other means, and develop specific action plans for a successful referendum with a positive vote.
POSSE SIGN COACH TO THREE-YEAR DEAL
Dale ‘Duner’ Hladun will continue to coach the KIJHL Princeton Posse well into 2014 following the signing April 4th of a three-year coaching contract with the team. The Board of Directors for the Princeton Posse ratified the contract at their regular monthly meeting the following night. The contract gives Hladun, who has been with the team for seven seasons, an increase in wages and the support of an executive keen on building a championship Junior B hockey team in the Similkameen Valley. Part of the contract requires that Hladun ‘be involved to his fullest capacity by developing revenue to the Princeton Posse through means of camps, schools, try-outs, exhibition games, showcases and fundraising.’ Plans are already in place for a Fall Showcase Tournament, which may become an annual event involving minor hockey teams from across Canada. Hladun told Posse Directors at the April 5th meeting there is already interest in such an event and that he felt it would be beneficial to the Posse, minor hockey and the league. There are also plans in place for camps and events leading up to the start of the 2011/12 KIJHL season. Hladun will be responsible for team building and developing programs for team players which will require regular attendance at practices, conditioning exercises, community events as well as providing community service. The contract runs from August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2014 and had been on the table for the Posse Executive for most of the current hockey season. A committee was struck earlier this year to meet with Hladun to discuss a proposed contract. Once details were hammered out to the satisfaction of both sides, the agreement was signed. In other Posse news, there has been a lot of interest in chartering the Posse bus from various user groups, private individuals and corporations. Posse President John Babiak estimates bus charters could bring the team around $20,000.00 in revenue in the off season, which will likely become an annual revenue source when the team is not active.
Do you want an aquatic centre in Princeton? Do you want to pay for it? That is the question we will have to answer on September 24 when the matter goes to referendum for both Town and Area H residents. Town Council is forming a Princeton and District Aquatic Centre Referendum Committee to provide information to local voters so they can make an informed decision when they go to the ballot box. Mayor Randy McLean made it clear he wants voters to know both sides of the question, not only all the good benefits they will get from an aquatic centre, but what the costs will be. The committee will consist of four Town staff, one Regional District staff, one swim club member, two medical professionals, one person from the school district, one RCMP member, three local business people, one member of Senior Citizens, four residents from both the town and Area H, and one youth. Their task is to develop a comprehensive communication program, provide information through the media and other means, and develop specific action plans for a successful referendum with a positive vote.
POSSE SIGN COACH TO THREE-YEAR DEAL
Dale ‘Duner’ Hladun will continue to coach the KIJHL Princeton Posse well into 2014 following the signing April 4th of a three-year coaching contract with the team. The Board of Directors for the Princeton Posse ratified the contract at their regular monthly meeting the following night. The contract gives Hladun, who has been with the team for seven seasons, an increase in wages and the support of an executive keen on building a championship Junior B hockey team in the Similkameen Valley. Part of the contract requires that Hladun ‘be involved to his fullest capacity by developing revenue to the Princeton Posse through means of camps, schools, try-outs, exhibition games, showcases and fundraising.’ Plans are already in place for a Fall Showcase Tournament, which may become an annual event involving minor hockey teams from across Canada. Hladun told Posse Directors at the April 5th meeting there is already interest in such an event and that he felt it would be beneficial to the Posse, minor hockey and the league. There are also plans in place for camps and events leading up to the start of the 2011/12 KIJHL season. Hladun will be responsible for team building and developing programs for team players which will require regular attendance at practices, conditioning exercises, community events as well as providing community service. The contract runs from August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2014 and had been on the table for the Posse Executive for most of the current hockey season. A committee was struck earlier this year to meet with Hladun to discuss a proposed contract. Once details were hammered out to the satisfaction of both sides, the agreement was signed. In other Posse news, there has been a lot of interest in chartering the Posse bus from various user groups, private individuals and corporations. Posse President John Babiak estimates bus charters could bring the team around $20,000.00 in revenue in the off season, which will likely become an annual revenue source when the team is not active.
Five Lanes of Traffic on Highway 3?
Photo: Brenda Engel
The Yellow Lake Highway Improvement Project at the East entrance to the Similkameen Valley continues to make progress. Traffic at one point on the West end of the project was stopped at the public washrooms/rest area and formed into five lanes. No doubt a first for two-lane highway in the region.
Students Celebrate Science!
Photo: Des Cosman
A total of four Princeton Secondary School Grade 8 students participated in the Caribou-Mainline Regional Science Fair last week in Kamloops. The foursome left Princeton at 3:45 PM Wednesday, April 6th and arrived
back at PSS at 3:00 PM on Friday, April 8th. A total of four School Districts participated in the regional event including School District 58 (Nicola-Similkameen), School District 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin), School District 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) and School District 74 (Gold Trail). All four of Princeton’s Grade 8’s returned home with medals and certificates of achievement. Brynn Johnson (front right) won a Gold Medal for her project titled ‘Mind Games’ and Kolton Smith (front left) also earned a Gold Medal for his ‘Get Cracking’ project. Owen Bartlett’s (rear right) ‘Polar Magic’ was awarded a Bronze Medal and Brooke Bottcher (rear left) returned home with a Merit Award for her project titled ‘Sweet Tooth.’
back at PSS at 3:00 PM on Friday, April 8th. A total of four School Districts participated in the regional event including School District 58 (Nicola-Similkameen), School District 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin), School District 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) and School District 74 (Gold Trail). All four of Princeton’s Grade 8’s returned home with medals and certificates of achievement. Brynn Johnson (front right) won a Gold Medal for her project titled ‘Mind Games’ and Kolton Smith (front left) also earned a Gold Medal for his ‘Get Cracking’ project. Owen Bartlett’s (rear right) ‘Polar Magic’ was awarded a Bronze Medal and Brooke Bottcher (rear left) returned home with a Merit Award for her project titled ‘Sweet Tooth.’
April 05, 2011 - News Leader
CMMC REPORTS DRILLING RESULTS
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (“CMMC” or the “Company”) announced March 29th assay results from the last five diamond drill-holes of the 2010 exploration program completed in the Saddle zone and below Pits 1 and 2 of the Copper Mountain project. Drilling was targeted at defining additional mineralization in areas outside of the current mine plan, specifically, within the upper elevations of the Saddle zone and adjacent to the lower elevations of the Saddle zone, below the Pits 1 and 2. Overall, the program was successful in defining additional mineralization in the western end of the Saddle zone, expanding mineralization in the Pit 2 area to depth, and adding mineralization on the north side of Pit 1. The significant intersections below the south wall of Pit 2, where both grade and continuity of mineralization appears to be improving with depth, as well as the intersections in the western part of the Saddle zone are expected to be accretive to the resource base and could be a significant factor in determining future pit expansions. A total of fourteen holes were drilled from the Saddle zone along six northwest-southeast oriented sections which were spaced on approximate 60m centres. All six of the holes drilled under Pit 2, one on each of the six sections, returned significant intersections, with the highest grades coming from the easternmost drill hole, 10SD-64 (127.5m grading 1.01% Cu, 2.4 g/t Ag and 0.25 g/t Au).
KEREMEOS WINS COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
For the third consecutive year, FortisBC sponsored an Earth Hour Community Challenge to encourage customers to pledge to turn off all non-essential lighting, appliances and electronics. This year, the community with the highest per capita participation rate receives bragging rights and a $5,000 energy savings facility upgrade for a non-profit organization in their community. This year’s winning community is the Village of Keremeos, and the non-profit that will benefit is the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 192. Earth Hour is just one of the many initiatives that FortisBC participates in to encourage energy conservation. Visit fortisbc.com to find out more ways to control your electricity use, or call FortisBC’s toll free number at 1-866-436-7847.
GROUP PROMOTES AWARENESS FILM
April 10 to 16 is “National Victims of Crime Awareness Week.” The Princeton Violence in Relationships Committee (VIR) and South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society (SOVAS) invite everyone to a free screening of the documentary: “Boys and Men Healing” to honour those victims of crime and promote community awareness. The screening will take place Wednesday April 13th starting at 6:30 PM in the Riverside Centre Meeting Room. There will be opportunity for discussion, access to information, and
support, if required. “Boys and Men Healing” is a documentary about the impact the sexual abuse of boys has on both the individual and society, and the importance of healing and speaking out for male survivors to end the devastating effects. The film portrays stories of three courageous non-offending men whose arduous healing helped them reclaim their lives—while giving them a powerful voice to speak out, and take bold action toward prevention for other boys. The film includes a support group of men and is testimony to the importance of men finding safe places to support one another and share their stories together. “Boys and Men Healing” is produced in association with the IDA (International Documentary Association).
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (“CMMC” or the “Company”) announced March 29th assay results from the last five diamond drill-holes of the 2010 exploration program completed in the Saddle zone and below Pits 1 and 2 of the Copper Mountain project. Drilling was targeted at defining additional mineralization in areas outside of the current mine plan, specifically, within the upper elevations of the Saddle zone and adjacent to the lower elevations of the Saddle zone, below the Pits 1 and 2. Overall, the program was successful in defining additional mineralization in the western end of the Saddle zone, expanding mineralization in the Pit 2 area to depth, and adding mineralization on the north side of Pit 1. The significant intersections below the south wall of Pit 2, where both grade and continuity of mineralization appears to be improving with depth, as well as the intersections in the western part of the Saddle zone are expected to be accretive to the resource base and could be a significant factor in determining future pit expansions. A total of fourteen holes were drilled from the Saddle zone along six northwest-southeast oriented sections which were spaced on approximate 60m centres. All six of the holes drilled under Pit 2, one on each of the six sections, returned significant intersections, with the highest grades coming from the easternmost drill hole, 10SD-64 (127.5m grading 1.01% Cu, 2.4 g/t Ag and 0.25 g/t Au).
KEREMEOS WINS COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
For the third consecutive year, FortisBC sponsored an Earth Hour Community Challenge to encourage customers to pledge to turn off all non-essential lighting, appliances and electronics. This year, the community with the highest per capita participation rate receives bragging rights and a $5,000 energy savings facility upgrade for a non-profit organization in their community. This year’s winning community is the Village of Keremeos, and the non-profit that will benefit is the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 192. Earth Hour is just one of the many initiatives that FortisBC participates in to encourage energy conservation. Visit fortisbc.com to find out more ways to control your electricity use, or call FortisBC’s toll free number at 1-866-436-7847.
GROUP PROMOTES AWARENESS FILM
April 10 to 16 is “National Victims of Crime Awareness Week.” The Princeton Violence in Relationships Committee (VIR) and South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society (SOVAS) invite everyone to a free screening of the documentary: “Boys and Men Healing” to honour those victims of crime and promote community awareness. The screening will take place Wednesday April 13th starting at 6:30 PM in the Riverside Centre Meeting Room. There will be opportunity for discussion, access to information, and
support, if required. “Boys and Men Healing” is a documentary about the impact the sexual abuse of boys has on both the individual and society, and the importance of healing and speaking out for male survivors to end the devastating effects. The film portrays stories of three courageous non-offending men whose arduous healing helped them reclaim their lives—while giving them a powerful voice to speak out, and take bold action toward prevention for other boys. The film includes a support group of men and is testimony to the importance of men finding safe places to support one another and share their stories together. “Boys and Men Healing” is produced in association with the IDA (International Documentary Association).
Grad Pranks - Part 1
Photo: Des Cosman
April Fool's Day was not just your ordinary day at Princeton Secondary School. It turned into a 'Prank Day' featuring a number of creative antics pulled off by the PSS Grad Class of 2011. Pranks included cars parked on the sidewalk blocking the main school entrance to filling the halls with student desks. Even the teachers and school staff got involved in the day of pranks!
Grad Pranks - Part 2
Photo: Des Cosman
Princeton Secondary School was full of pranksters on April Fool's Day. Teacher Kirk McConnell's Grade 8 classroom was 'TP'd' and English Teacher Sara Chobotar discovered her chair affixed to a basketball hoop in the school gym. The teachers and staff got involved by taking the student couches out of the foyer and filling the school office with them. In all, a fun day for all at PSS!