August 31, 2010 News Leader
COPPER MOUNTAIN PROJECT STAYS ON TRACK
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX: CUM) (the “Company” or “Copper Mountain”) announced August 26th that construction work on the Company’s Copper Mountain Project continues to go smoothly and is proceeding on schedule and as planned. Erection of the concentrator building is now complete with the final pieces of the exterior cladding being installed. Interior work on the concentrator building is also proceeding nicely, with the completion of rebar installation for Ball Mill #1 and #2 foundations, concrete has been poured for the concentrate stock and filtrate tanks, and
work has started on the assay lab. Work on the course ore stockpile reclaim tunnel is near completion. Construction work on the five bay truck shop building which is attached to the existing admin/ warehouse building has gone exceedingly fast as the contract was awarded only eight weeks ago. The truck shop is now fully erected with exterior cladding and overhead cranes ahead of schedule. Grinding mills and major mill equipment is currently being received at the mine site and will be installed and tested inside the completed buildings during the winter. The Company’s mobile mining fleet is currently being utilized by assisting with construction activities surrounding the installation of an overland conveyor system that will move crushed ore from the newly constructed primary crusher to the course ore stockpile located behind the concentrator building. Preproduction mining activities are scheduled to start once the Company’s main loading unit, a Komatsu PC 8000 (53 yard capacity), has arrived on site. This large hydraulic shovel is on route from Germany and is expected to be on site by mid September and fully assembled and operational by mid October 2010. The second half of the mining fleet, including a second PC8000, is scheduled to be on site by April 2011. Preproduction mining will start in the Pit 3 area with a push-back on the western wall. A total of 24 million tonnes of material is scheduled to be moved prior to the mill startup in May of next year, while on average a total of 55 million tonnes of material will be moved in a full production year.
Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX: CUM) (the “Company” or “Copper Mountain”) announced August 26th that construction work on the Company’s Copper Mountain Project continues to go smoothly and is proceeding on schedule and as planned. Erection of the concentrator building is now complete with the final pieces of the exterior cladding being installed. Interior work on the concentrator building is also proceeding nicely, with the completion of rebar installation for Ball Mill #1 and #2 foundations, concrete has been poured for the concentrate stock and filtrate tanks, and
work has started on the assay lab. Work on the course ore stockpile reclaim tunnel is near completion. Construction work on the five bay truck shop building which is attached to the existing admin/ warehouse building has gone exceedingly fast as the contract was awarded only eight weeks ago. The truck shop is now fully erected with exterior cladding and overhead cranes ahead of schedule. Grinding mills and major mill equipment is currently being received at the mine site and will be installed and tested inside the completed buildings during the winter. The Company’s mobile mining fleet is currently being utilized by assisting with construction activities surrounding the installation of an overland conveyor system that will move crushed ore from the newly constructed primary crusher to the course ore stockpile located behind the concentrator building. Preproduction mining activities are scheduled to start once the Company’s main loading unit, a Komatsu PC 8000 (53 yard capacity), has arrived on site. This large hydraulic shovel is on route from Germany and is expected to be on site by mid September and fully assembled and operational by mid October 2010. The second half of the mining fleet, including a second PC8000, is scheduled to be on site by April 2011. Preproduction mining will start in the Pit 3 area with a push-back on the western wall. A total of 24 million tonnes of material is scheduled to be moved prior to the mill startup in May of next year, while on average a total of 55 million tonnes of material will be moved in a full production year.
Wildfire Near Keremeos Keeps Burning!
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The Tweddle Creek Forest Fire located 6-kilometres West of Keremeos continues to burn. It started a few weeks ago following a lightning strike and as it is in rugged terrain Forest Service Firefighting Crews have not been able to fight it at ground level. The blaze, which flip flops between Rank 1 (a smouldering ground fire) to Ranks 2 and 3 (various levels of open flame), will likely burn for a few more weeks. As of August 27th BCFS siad the fire was 650 hectares in size.
Miss Princeton 1860?
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The banner she wore said Miss Princeton 1860 and she was one of the entries in the Fall Fair Scarecrow Contest. Posing with Miss Princeton 1860 are the 2010 Princeton Youth Ambassadors Katelin Marshall and Taylor Kostiuk.
August 24, 2010 - News Leader
RCMP BUST 'ELABORATE' GROW-OP
Princeton RCMP report an interesting discovery August 16th while investigating a traffic-related incident. “As a result of the investigation police executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act at a residence on Round Lake Road,” states Princeton RCMP Cpl. Kevin McCracken. “An elaborate marihuana grow operation was located which resulted in excess of two-thousand marihuana plants and ten-pounds of dried marihuana along with marihuana growing equipment being seized.” No other details were released by RCMP.If you have information concerning any illegal activity in the Princeton area call RCMP at 250.295.6911.
COUNCIL HONOURS JARVIS
At the August 16 Town Council meeting, Mayor Randy McLean presented a certificate of recognition to Councillor Ray Jarvis for his contribution to the Airport Committee and his work on that committee during the past several years. On July 17, the airport terminal building was named in Jarvis’ honour. The certificate is a personal memento of that occasion. Mayor McLean, after presenting the certificate with a round of applause from Council, joked, “At least you’re off our backs now.”
150 FESTIVAL ATTRACTS LOCAL GROUPS
Local Princeton community groups are supporting the Princeton 150 Festival with a variety of unique fundraising activities for the community to enjoy on September 4. Princeton Highland Dancers are starting the 150th festival with a pancake breakfast in Veterans Square beginning at 8:30 AM to the
Opening Ceremony at 10:00 AM. Money raised from the pancake breakfast will support the dancers with travel and costume expenses. The Bunchgrass Quilters are hosting a Tea and Quilt Show in the United Church from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM to raise funds to support their unique charity work. The
Bunchgrass Quilters design and sew quilts for local children in crisis within our community. These quilts are given to children as gifts so that they are comforted during a time of crisis in their lives. Princeton Basketball Association is opening their concession on Vermilion Avenue near the court house from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Stop by for a great meal as you wander the displays or sit at the one of the two stages for some great entertainment. All money raised support local youth basketball programs. Princeton Legion is hosting a BBQ in Veterans Square from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Bring the family for a great meal as you listen to music on the main stage in the gazebo. The Princeton Legion supports a variety of programs with the fundraising they do. Adults are invited to the Rotary Taste of Ales on the museum grounds from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Stop is for a taste of Okanagan Breweries as you listen to music from the Kettle Valley Brakemen and Princeton’s own Patrick LePoidevin. Vermilion Avenue will be alive with vendors and displays throughout the day. Drop in at the Gold Panning booth to learn how it was done in 1860 and watch out for local Sherriffs as they arrest people in fun for a great photo opportunity in the Jail. To learn more about the Princeton 150 Festival please contact the Princeton Community Recreation and Culture Department at 250.295.6067 or e-mail [email protected].
Princeton RCMP report an interesting discovery August 16th while investigating a traffic-related incident. “As a result of the investigation police executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act at a residence on Round Lake Road,” states Princeton RCMP Cpl. Kevin McCracken. “An elaborate marihuana grow operation was located which resulted in excess of two-thousand marihuana plants and ten-pounds of dried marihuana along with marihuana growing equipment being seized.” No other details were released by RCMP.If you have information concerning any illegal activity in the Princeton area call RCMP at 250.295.6911.
COUNCIL HONOURS JARVIS
At the August 16 Town Council meeting, Mayor Randy McLean presented a certificate of recognition to Councillor Ray Jarvis for his contribution to the Airport Committee and his work on that committee during the past several years. On July 17, the airport terminal building was named in Jarvis’ honour. The certificate is a personal memento of that occasion. Mayor McLean, after presenting the certificate with a round of applause from Council, joked, “At least you’re off our backs now.”
150 FESTIVAL ATTRACTS LOCAL GROUPS
Local Princeton community groups are supporting the Princeton 150 Festival with a variety of unique fundraising activities for the community to enjoy on September 4. Princeton Highland Dancers are starting the 150th festival with a pancake breakfast in Veterans Square beginning at 8:30 AM to the
Opening Ceremony at 10:00 AM. Money raised from the pancake breakfast will support the dancers with travel and costume expenses. The Bunchgrass Quilters are hosting a Tea and Quilt Show in the United Church from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM to raise funds to support their unique charity work. The
Bunchgrass Quilters design and sew quilts for local children in crisis within our community. These quilts are given to children as gifts so that they are comforted during a time of crisis in their lives. Princeton Basketball Association is opening their concession on Vermilion Avenue near the court house from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Stop by for a great meal as you wander the displays or sit at the one of the two stages for some great entertainment. All money raised support local youth basketball programs. Princeton Legion is hosting a BBQ in Veterans Square from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Bring the family for a great meal as you listen to music on the main stage in the gazebo. The Princeton Legion supports a variety of programs with the fundraising they do. Adults are invited to the Rotary Taste of Ales on the museum grounds from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Stop is for a taste of Okanagan Breweries as you listen to music from the Kettle Valley Brakemen and Princeton’s own Patrick LePoidevin. Vermilion Avenue will be alive with vendors and displays throughout the day. Drop in at the Gold Panning booth to learn how it was done in 1860 and watch out for local Sherriffs as they arrest people in fun for a great photo opportunity in the Jail. To learn more about the Princeton 150 Festival please contact the Princeton Community Recreation and Culture Department at 250.295.6067 or e-mail [email protected].
Will Rogers Rides Through Town!
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Will Rogers passed through Princeton last week on the final leg of his “Million Dollar Journey to Stop Sexual Exploitation.” Rogers is a 23-year veteran paramedic and travels with a decommissioned ambulance. For more information on his fundraising efforts visit his website www.willrogers.ca.
Walking The Plank?
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Princeton's Centennial Pool was taken over by a nasty crew of pirates August 18th during "Sunken Ships & Pirate's Bliss" theme night. In addition to making everyone walk the plank into the murky depths of the pool, there were a number of mysterious games and plenty of 'booty' in the form of prizes and treats to go around.
August 17, 2010 - News Leader
FEED THE VALLEY RAISES $$$ FOR PRINCETON
Since its launch in March, Valley First’s Feed the Valley program has raised $5,150 for the Princeton Crisis Assistance Society. The $5,150 was raised through employee, member and community donations and includes a $2,000 donation from the local Weyerhaeuser operation. In addition to this cash donation, employees from the Princeton branch have also collected and delivered almost 200 pounds of food to the society. On August 5th, Valley First’s Princeton branch employees presented society director Allan Kovaltsenko with the first of what they hope will be many sizeable cheques. “The way our employees, members and communities have embraced Feed the Valley has been amazing,” says Valley First president Paulette Rennie. “Along with our already well-established community support initiatives, Feed the Valley represents a long-term commitment for Valley First and we are aiming to raise more than $1 million for local food banks over the next decade.”
150 LEGACY PROJECT PAINTS THE TOWN
Princeton is coming alive with the arts as a variety of Princeton 150 Legacy Mural Projects have started in a variety of location around town. S.W.A.T (Students with Art Tools) has begun the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department mural on the Fire Hall. This mural was created for the dedicated volunteers of the Princeton Fire Department to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Princeton in 2010. Fundraising from the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department and grant dollars from the Canadian Heritage Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Community Anniversaries Program have provided the necessary funds to make this historical mural possible. Honouring Princeton’s Historical Trails is the mural being painted on the Legion Building. This mural was created to showcase the local heritage trails that guided Early Settlers to Princeton and beyond. Town Council, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and Princeton Legion have all contributed funding to make this art project come to life. The Susan Allison mural on Bridge Street will be brightened up this month in time for the dedication ceremony on September 4. A plaque is also in the works to name this mural and honour Susan Allison. On behalf of the Princeton Community Arts Council, the Princeton Potter’s Guild has been working on a Community Mosiac Mural for Riverside Centre. The Princeton Potter’s Guild hosted a number of workshops where individuals of all ages participated in painting clay leaves for the mural. The 150 leaves will be attached to the Community Mosiac Mural celebrating Princeton’s 150th Anniversary. 2010 Art Innovation Grant was awarded to the Princeton Community Arts Council to fund this unique mural that will be unveiled on September 5.
Since its launch in March, Valley First’s Feed the Valley program has raised $5,150 for the Princeton Crisis Assistance Society. The $5,150 was raised through employee, member and community donations and includes a $2,000 donation from the local Weyerhaeuser operation. In addition to this cash donation, employees from the Princeton branch have also collected and delivered almost 200 pounds of food to the society. On August 5th, Valley First’s Princeton branch employees presented society director Allan Kovaltsenko with the first of what they hope will be many sizeable cheques. “The way our employees, members and communities have embraced Feed the Valley has been amazing,” says Valley First president Paulette Rennie. “Along with our already well-established community support initiatives, Feed the Valley represents a long-term commitment for Valley First and we are aiming to raise more than $1 million for local food banks over the next decade.”
150 LEGACY PROJECT PAINTS THE TOWN
Princeton is coming alive with the arts as a variety of Princeton 150 Legacy Mural Projects have started in a variety of location around town. S.W.A.T (Students with Art Tools) has begun the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department mural on the Fire Hall. This mural was created for the dedicated volunteers of the Princeton Fire Department to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Princeton in 2010. Fundraising from the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department and grant dollars from the Canadian Heritage Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Community Anniversaries Program have provided the necessary funds to make this historical mural possible. Honouring Princeton’s Historical Trails is the mural being painted on the Legion Building. This mural was created to showcase the local heritage trails that guided Early Settlers to Princeton and beyond. Town Council, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and Princeton Legion have all contributed funding to make this art project come to life. The Susan Allison mural on Bridge Street will be brightened up this month in time for the dedication ceremony on September 4. A plaque is also in the works to name this mural and honour Susan Allison. On behalf of the Princeton Community Arts Council, the Princeton Potter’s Guild has been working on a Community Mosiac Mural for Riverside Centre. The Princeton Potter’s Guild hosted a number of workshops where individuals of all ages participated in painting clay leaves for the mural. The 150 leaves will be attached to the Community Mosiac Mural celebrating Princeton’s 150th Anniversary. 2010 Art Innovation Grant was awarded to the Princeton Community Arts Council to fund this unique mural that will be unveiled on September 5.
Summer Day Camp Ends!
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Katie Liberatore and Chantelle White mark the final day of Summer Day Camp with a bit of tan time in the playground at Vermilion Forks Elementary School. The pair have supervised the drop-in program since the end of the school year and have enjoyed the experience.
Summer Job Helps Similkameen Teen!
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This is Josie Gisler of Cawston. She just graduated from Similkameen Elementary Secondary School in Keremeos and has been employed by Similkameen Museum Society (Keremeos Museum). The 18-year old was employed through a summer student grant program which has provided her with valuable work experience. Gisler’s plans are to take the Education Assistant Course at Okanagan College to become a teacher’s aide. Summer student employment grants assist many students in the Similkameen each year.
August 10, 2010 - News Leader
REZONING BRINGS OBJECTIONS
A request by Dr. Smith to have his property rezoned to accommodate a suite for a locum spurred some objections from neighbours. The property is located on Edgewood Drive, and neighbours say the street is too narrow to safely support any more vehicles. The other concern was that Council is setting a precedent and second suites could become a trend. Council disagreed on the issue of too many vehicles, pointing out that vehicles need not be parked on the street as every home has a driveway, and the property in question has a carport and a driveway. On the issue of setting a precedent, Council assured the objectors that each application is considered on its merits. Council approved the rezoning, along with a rezoning application for an undeveloped property on Corina Avenue.
ROCKHOUNDS PLAN PRINCETON SHOW
Town Council has granted permission to the BC Lapidary Society to hold their annual rendezvous at Princeton’s arena. There are 35 member clubs from around B.C., and they will gather in Princeton on the long weekend in May 2011. Those attending the show will set up cases displaying different
aspects of their hobby, such as lapidary work, carving, wire wrapping, faceting and silversmith work. They go on field trips around the area, and welcome local people to see the displays and join the field trips.
PRINCETON JOINS CULTURAL CRAWL
August is the month for the BC Cultural Crawl. Princeton District Community Arts Council has placed Princeton in the Crawl. Advertised are Sunflower Gallery, the museum, the historic horse ride over the Dewdney Trail, the Traditional Music Festival, and the Fall Fair. The Dewdney Trail Gold Rush
route is advertised along with the Hudson Bay Company Fur Brigade Trail and the Hope Pass Heritage Trail. Princeton’s 150th anniversary is part of the Cultural Crawl advertising, and included in that event is the Susan Louisa Allison mural dedication, the Princeton Fire Hall mural and the community
mosaic mural. The historic banners on the light standards are noted, along with downtown historic walks and Veterans Square.
A request by Dr. Smith to have his property rezoned to accommodate a suite for a locum spurred some objections from neighbours. The property is located on Edgewood Drive, and neighbours say the street is too narrow to safely support any more vehicles. The other concern was that Council is setting a precedent and second suites could become a trend. Council disagreed on the issue of too many vehicles, pointing out that vehicles need not be parked on the street as every home has a driveway, and the property in question has a carport and a driveway. On the issue of setting a precedent, Council assured the objectors that each application is considered on its merits. Council approved the rezoning, along with a rezoning application for an undeveloped property on Corina Avenue.
ROCKHOUNDS PLAN PRINCETON SHOW
Town Council has granted permission to the BC Lapidary Society to hold their annual rendezvous at Princeton’s arena. There are 35 member clubs from around B.C., and they will gather in Princeton on the long weekend in May 2011. Those attending the show will set up cases displaying different
aspects of their hobby, such as lapidary work, carving, wire wrapping, faceting and silversmith work. They go on field trips around the area, and welcome local people to see the displays and join the field trips.
PRINCETON JOINS CULTURAL CRAWL
August is the month for the BC Cultural Crawl. Princeton District Community Arts Council has placed Princeton in the Crawl. Advertised are Sunflower Gallery, the museum, the historic horse ride over the Dewdney Trail, the Traditional Music Festival, and the Fall Fair. The Dewdney Trail Gold Rush
route is advertised along with the Hudson Bay Company Fur Brigade Trail and the Hope Pass Heritage Trail. Princeton’s 150th anniversary is part of the Cultural Crawl advertising, and included in that event is the Susan Louisa Allison mural dedication, the Princeton Fire Hall mural and the community
mosaic mural. The historic banners on the light standards are noted, along with downtown historic walks and Veterans Square.
Trick or Treat - In August?
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Wednesday, August 4th was 'Trick Or Treat' Halloween Theme Night during the 7:00 - 9:00 PM Public Swim session at Princeton's Centennial Pool. There were snacks, cold drinks and plenty of games with a Halloween Theme to them including the Mummy Wrap Contest. Participants had to wrap their partner in toilet paper. The timed event produced a variety of results with everyone earning candy for their efforts.
The View From Here Is Smoky
Photo: Adam Gullason
This is 'Forest Fire Season' in the Similkameen Valley. With numerous fires burning throughout the region - most of them caused by humans - the Ministry of Forests has imposed a complete ban on all campfires until the forest fire risk index falls below High to Extreme. This forest fire was spotted near Keremeos last week.
August 03, 2010 News Leader
WILDFIRE NEAR KEREMEOS FILLS VALLEY WITH SMOKE
Smoke and flames may be visible from Highway 3 because of a 35 hectare wildfire in Tweddle Creek, west of Keremeos. Limited action has been taken on this wildfire due to unsafe terrain for ground personnel and inoperable ground for heavy equipment. High temperatures and low relative humidities contributed to an increase in fire behaviour the afternoon of July 31st. Airtankers were brought in to lay retardant in an attempt to slow the spread of the fire and steer it towards some natural fireguards. The lightning-caused fire was reported July 28, and has been monitored daily. Helicopters have been used to cool hot spots on the fire perimeter. Wildfire Management Branch personnel are monitoring the situation to ensure it does not pose a threat to people, communities or other identified values. Resources from the Kamloops Fire Centre have responded to 15 lightning- caused fires since July 28th. Due to drought-like conditions, lightning fires may be burning underground for weeks and become visible with daytime heating. The general public can be of assistance by reporting any suspected wildfires by calling *5555 on your cell phone or toll free 1-800-663-5555.
HEDLEY YOUTH JOINS BC TEAM
Morgan Kruger, formerly of Hedley and currently living in Penticton, has become a member of the BC rugby team. Kruger competed in the BC Summer Games in early July in Langley, playing for the Thompson-Okanagan regional team. Although his team did not win gold, Kruger and six others from this region were invited to join the BC rep team. Kruger had earned a Most Valuable Player award during the Summer Games. Last week Kruger went into training at UBC for one week before hitting the road for Calgary to compete against teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Kruger, age 13, has been attending Skaha Middle School, where he played rugby on the senior team. He begins at Princess Margaret Secondary School in September.
Smoke and flames may be visible from Highway 3 because of a 35 hectare wildfire in Tweddle Creek, west of Keremeos. Limited action has been taken on this wildfire due to unsafe terrain for ground personnel and inoperable ground for heavy equipment. High temperatures and low relative humidities contributed to an increase in fire behaviour the afternoon of July 31st. Airtankers were brought in to lay retardant in an attempt to slow the spread of the fire and steer it towards some natural fireguards. The lightning-caused fire was reported July 28, and has been monitored daily. Helicopters have been used to cool hot spots on the fire perimeter. Wildfire Management Branch personnel are monitoring the situation to ensure it does not pose a threat to people, communities or other identified values. Resources from the Kamloops Fire Centre have responded to 15 lightning- caused fires since July 28th. Due to drought-like conditions, lightning fires may be burning underground for weeks and become visible with daytime heating. The general public can be of assistance by reporting any suspected wildfires by calling *5555 on your cell phone or toll free 1-800-663-5555.
HEDLEY YOUTH JOINS BC TEAM
Morgan Kruger, formerly of Hedley and currently living in Penticton, has become a member of the BC rugby team. Kruger competed in the BC Summer Games in early July in Langley, playing for the Thompson-Okanagan regional team. Although his team did not win gold, Kruger and six others from this region were invited to join the BC rep team. Kruger had earned a Most Valuable Player award during the Summer Games. Last week Kruger went into training at UBC for one week before hitting the road for Calgary to compete against teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Kruger, age 13, has been attending Skaha Middle School, where he played rugby on the senior team. He begins at Princess Margaret Secondary School in September.
Why Do They Call It Slo-Pitch?
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A number of teams registered to play in the annual Slo-Pitch Tournament held over the BC Day holiday long weekend as part of Tulameen Days. Many teams also enter the Saturday morning Parade and either dress up in costume or wear their ball uniforms and perform some sort of skit or song and dance routine as they travel along the parade route.
Tulameen Days Parade!
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Princeton Youth Ambassador Taylor Kostuik rode in style representing the Princeton Youth Ambassador Program July 31st in the Tulameen Parade. The Parade was one of many activities planned throughout the BC Day holiday long weekend during Tulameen Days in the small community of Tulameen, BC.