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Police taser hatchet-wielding man

Kamloops RCMP officers were required to fend off a hatchet-wield-ing man near the Northills Mall last Friday morning. At 10:30 a.m., June 3, officers patrolling the bus loop on Tranquille Road and Sydney Avenue were informed of two men drinking alcohol at the bus stop. When officers approached the men and advised them to stop drinking, one cooperated but the other man became belliger-ent, started yelling, and pulled a hatchet from his backpack and began swinging. After numerous attempts to get the man to drop the hatchet, officers tasered the man, but he continued to swing the weapon, according to Cpl. Jodi Shelkie. Officers then pepper sprayed the man, which caused him to drop the hatchet, but he then ran into the Northills Mall, where he was confronted by a third police officer, who successfully tasered the man again.

“This happened in a very public place, both in the parking lot of the mall and then within the mall,” Shelkie said. “All kinds of dangerous things could have happened to bystanders and citizens on the outside of the action in that he had a hatchet and who knows what could have happened. “Luckily, the officers were able to gain control of the situation and take him into custody.” Shelkie said officers decided against the use of lethal force because of the risk to public safety. Some business owners in the area locked their doors and kept cus-tomers inside during what they called a frightening experience. The 29-year-old man now faces charges of causing a disturbance, as-sault, assault with a weapon and fleeing from police. The suspect was scheduled to appear before a judge Monday.

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Suncor’s Petro-Canada stations across Western Canada are run-ning short on fuel because of a refinery outage in Edmonton and the Fort McMurray wildfires. Suncor spokeswoman Sneh Seetal said the cumulative ef-fects of lower crude production because of the fires and the Ed-

monton outage mean the compa-ny has been producing less diesel and especially less gasoline for its retail operations. “Given the prolonged duration of the fires and its impact on the supply for our refinery, as well as ongoing planned seasonal maintenance in the industry, our

product inventories are greatly reduced,” Seetal said. The company is reporting tem-porary shortages at Petro-Canada stations in Alberta, Saskatche-wan, Manitoba, and in the British Columbia Interior. To help fill the gap, Suncor is bringing in more gasoline and diesel by truck and rail from its own network as well as from third parties. Seetal said Suncor is prioritizing supplies to go to stations in areas it has deemed as critical were there are few or no other refuel-ling options. The company has also designated the town of Fort McMurray as critical. The gasoline shortage comes as prices have spiked 10 cents a litre in recent days across the Prairies, according to Gasbuddy.com pe-troleum analyst Dan McTeague. The price increase is more re-lated to two major refineries in

the U.S. Midwest also being knocked out and record demand down south, but the Suncor out-age isn’t helping, McTeague said. “This is really bad timing,” he said. “There’s three not-so-pos-itive stories for motorists right now.” He said that while the Petro-Canada shortages might not have caused a spike in prices yet, it isn’t helping. “It won’t help bring them down. If you have a shortage in the sys-tem it’ll keep prices up artificial-ly,” said McTeague. Michael Ervin, senior vice-president at energy consultancy the Kent Group Ltd., said the Ed-monton outage has already led to a five cent differential in whole-sale Western Canadian gas prices compared with Ontario. “That, I think, is reasonably attributable to a tightness in the Edmonton market now,” he said, stating that Suncor’s 142,000 barrel-a-day refinery is only ex-pected to be out for another week so the wider impact should be limited. “The anticipated date for it to be back online is a matter of a few days. Given that I don’t think there’s going to be a wider ripple effect here.” Seetal said it was difficult to say when supplies would return to normal but that Suncor is work-ing to restore the refinery and restart its oilsands operations to provide more crude oil input to its system. In Kamloops, a number of Pet-roCan stations are out of gas.

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HoroscopesJune 12 - June 18, 2016

Sunday’s easy, good for routine chores. Sun eve – Wed a.m. brings relationships. Good communications Sun eve, a slow but stable Mon, a disruptive or adventurous Tues. All’s well Tues eve. Delve deeply into mysteries, “privileged data” Wed a.m. – Fri eve. Fri eve, Sat are for mellow processing. Neither make nor accept promises.Chase money, buy/sell, seek clients, ask for a pay raise, etc. Sun’s easy, romantic, not productive. Tackle chores Sun eve – Wed a.m. but take care Tues: don’t force issues. Relationships confront you Wed a.m. – Fri eve – all’s good, friendly, co-operative. Sexual, financial venues, etc.) deception danger peaks Fri eve, Sat.

Sun’s for rest, home, spouse. Sun eve – Wed a.m. brings ro-mance, creativity, risk-taking urges, pleasure, kids. Tues is a bit rough. Tackle chores, protect your health Wed a.m. – Fri eve – charge in, you’ll get piles accomplished! Beware of possible de-ception Sat. This uncertainty or “shifting ground” lasts all week, culminates Friday eve, Sat.Perform routine errands Sun. Sun eve – Wed a.m. accents your domestic scene: here you face the biggest bump of the week, Tues – followed by success. Wed a.m. – Fri eve, romance, beauty, immediate pleasure, kids, creativity, speculation are all tempting – dive in. Tackle chore, protect your health Fri eve, Sat.

Wishes can come true. You’re light-hearted, popular. But be cau-tious in finances, romance. Sun’s for routine shopping. Or just laze around. Errands, friends, communications, etc. fill Sun eve – Wed a.m. Keep your thoughts for home Wed a.m. – Fri eve. Putter around, repair, garden, etc. Let kids, spouse know you love them. Romance comes Fri eve, Sat.Your energy, charismas shine Sun. Get out, mingle, impress oth-ers. Sun eve – Wed a.m. brings money, shopping, possessions, sensual attractions. Tues may get a disruptive, reckless or antsy, or present you with a viable investment. Errands, calls, emails, short trips, siblings, paperwork fill Wed a.m. – Fri eve. Home, family, garden, real estate, fill Fri eve, Sat.Rest Sun. Your energy, charisma rise Sun eve – Wed a.m. – get out, start significant projects – you’re the leader! Tues may introduce you to a new love, a sweet one. Chase money Wed a.m. – Fri eve – the path is smooth. (Best Tues, early Wed.) The “dire” warning above climaxes Fri eve, Sat – be slow to speak, communicate, travel, or embrace a new person.Accent on secrets, research, medical diagnoses, heightened intu-ition, etc. Sun’s social, happy, unproductive. Rest Sun eve – Wed a.m. Careful with tools, machines, electricity, driving, employ-ment Tues. Your energy, charisma surge Wed a.m. – Fri eve. Pro-ceed carefully around money, buying/selling Fri eve, Sat. Money matters take centre stage Fri/Sat.You may be ambitious Sun, but nothing comes of it. Sun eve – Wed a.m. brings flirtations, light romance, optimism, happiness, popularity, entertainment – a wish may come true! Retreat, rest contemplate Wed a.m. – Fri eve. Your energy, charisma soar Fri eve, Sat. Be careful with water, plumbing, children, home matters.

Sun’s mellow, thoughtful. Be ambitious Sun eve – Wed a.m. Tues may bring some disruption or a family/home emergency, but the day ends with success, affection. Wed a.m. – Fri eve brings hap-piness, popularity, flirtations, entertainment, a hopeful, bright view of the future. Enjoy it all! Retreat, rest, Fri eve, Sat.Sign nothing, make no commitments Sun. Sun eve – Wed a.m. brings far travel, ideas, intellectual pursuits, culture, legal mat-ters – & love – be alert, respond. Tues may be disruptive. Accept an offered raise – don’t chase it. Fri eve, Sat bring social affairs, popularity, optimism, flirtatious excitement – great! But don’t let money be part of the mix.Sun eve – Wed a.m. brings secrets, sexual urges, investment & financial openings; act after Tues eve. Far travel, intellect, teachers, lawyers, foreign-born people, culture, media/publish-ing, etc. call you Wed a.m. – Fri eve. Charge ahead, luck ac-companies you. Fri eve, Sat feature ambition, worldly standing, neighbourhood reputation – caution, as aspects are negative.

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With more than 150 calls about animals in hot vehicles already re-ceived by the BC SPCA this year, the animal welfare society is again, reminding people to leave their pets at home if they can’t keep them safe. “People don’t realize just how quickly their cars can become death traps for their pets – it can take as little as 10 minutes for the vehicle to reach temperatures where the animal can suffer irreparable brain damage or death,” said Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA, noting that the BC SPCA received 1,529 calls about animals in hot vehicles in 2015. “We know that if people are taking their pets with them, it’s because they love them and want to spend time with them, but we really do encourage pet guardians to please, leave their pets at home when they’re going out in the car.” In just minutes, the temperature in a parked car can climb to well over 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit). Dogs have no sweat glands, so they can only cool themselves by panting and by releasing heat through their paws, which they cannot do in a vehicle that has become an oven, she notes. Dogs can withstand high temperatures for only a very short time – in some cases just minutes – before suffering irreparable brain damage or death. Pet guardians should be alert to heatstroke symptoms, which include: exaggerated panting (or the sudden stopping of panting), rapid or er-ratic pulse, salivation, anxious or staring expression, weakness and muscle tremors, lack of coordination, convulsions or vomiting, and collapse. If your dog shows symptoms of heatstroke, you should do the fol-lowing:• Immediately move the animal to a cool, shady place• Wet the dog with cool water• Fan vigorously to promote evaporation. This will cool the blood, which reduces the animal’s core temperature.• Do not apply ice. This constricts blood flow, which will inhibit cool-ing.• Allow the dog to drink some cool water (or to lick ice cream if no water is available)• Take the dog to a veterinarian as soon as possible for further treat-ment. “Your dog will be much happier – and safer – at home, with shade and plenty of fresh cool water,” Chortyk said. “It is such a preventable tragedy.” If people see a dog in a hot car who they think is in distress, they should call municipal animal control authorities or local law enforce-ment immediately.

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• Handmade market, Centre for Seniors Information Spring Craft Sale, June 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Brock Seniors Activity Centre, 9A – 1800 Tranquille Rd. (Brock Shopping Centre). Concession. Free admission. Call Amber, 778-470-6000.• tHe Big little SCienCe Centre, 655 Holt St., open for public drop-ins Tues – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with daily hands-on fun in the exploration rooms; interactive science shows at 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Sat. June 11: Pond Study, all day. Special Invertebrate talks at 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Discover the world of underwater creatures using microscopes & hand lenses. Using pond water with many different life forms, you will search for & examine life below the surface of the pond. Plants, insects & more. Summer Science Camps: Robotics Camp: July 4 – 8: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Must be 9 or older); Junior Science Camp: July 11 – 15: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Must have finished Kindergarten); 3D Design & Printing Camp: July 18 – 22, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Must be 10 or older). Registration form & information at blscs.org or 250-554-2572.• Thompson Valley Activity & Social Club (TVASC) presents let’S danCe, June 18 at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. 8 p.m. – midnight. Music by Home Brew. Tickets: $10, or buy a TVASC membership for $10 from Francoise, 778-220-8010, Norma, 250-299-7221, or Zonia, 250-372-0091. TVASC: Info Line, 250-571-5111; email: tvasclub@gmail.com; website: www.tvasc.ca.• alzHeimer SoCiety workSHopS: at Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405- 235 First Ave. Family Caregiver Series, Sat. June 25, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. A 5-session series for family members who are caring for a person with dementia. Learn about dementia, practical cop-ing strategies, & early planning. Covering topics: Understanding Demen-tia, Understanding Communication, Understanding Behaviour, Planning for the Future, Self-care for Caregivers. Heads Up: Introduction to Brain Health: Thurs. June 16, 1 – 3 p.m. Healthy aging is important for everyone, & it’s essential not to forget the health of your brain as well! This workshop encourages participants to actively engage in protecting & maintaining their brain. Learn strategies & set goals for improving the health of your mind, body & spirit. Anyone interested in brain health is welcome to attend. To register, contact Tara Hildebrand, 250-377-8200, or thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org.• kamloopS farmerS’ market: Saturdays, April 23 – Oct. 29, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on St. Paul Street between 2nd & 3rd Ave. Crafts & home-based businesses in the Stuart Wood school yard. Wednesdays, May 4 – Oct. 26, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Victoria Street be-tween 4th & 5th Ave. www.kamloopsfarmersmarket.com.

• outdoor flea market, Sundays, to Oct. 23, at Kamloopa Powwow Grounds. Gates: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vendor stalls: $5; table rent-als: $5. Lots of parking, admission, 50₵ (kids under 10, free). • ruBe Band practises most Mon, 7:30 p.m., at the Old Yacht Club, 1140 Rivers St. New members welcome. Call Bob Eley, 250-377-3209.• kamloopS floor CurlerS floor curl every Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9:15 – 11:30 a.m., at Heritage House. Everyone is invited to join. FMI: Maureen, 250-554-2422.• Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music (KISSM) presents a 3-week, all-day muSiC Camp in July for ages 5 – 18 years, be-ginners to advanced, with over 50 classes to choose from including band, choir, piano, orchestra, jazz, classical, percussion, musical theatre, song writing, drumline, etc., with specialized group programs for younger chil-dren. Registration at KISSM.ca. FMI: info@kissm.ca or 250-574-5473.• kamloopS traVel CluB, an informal group that gets togeth-er regularly for weekly meetings to talk about travel at The Art We Are. Call James, 250-879-0873.• drop in adult Badminton at the OLPH Gym (rear entrance), 635 Tranquille Rd., every Tues, 7 p.m. Mixed group of players; interme-diates – advanced. Cost: $5. Birds supplied. Call Robert, 250-579-0193.• gamBlerS anonymouS meetings Thurs, 10 a.m. at Desert Gar-dens, 540 Seymour St. Call Wally, 250-679-7877, or Sunny, 250-374-9165.• unplugged aCouStiC Jam SeSSionS, on the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month (June 6 & 20), at the Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd., 7 – 10 p.m.; hosted by Perry Tucker & the Good Gravy Band. No cover. All acoustic musicians welcome. Call 250-376-5115.• german CHoir group, under the direction of Peter Young, meet every 2nd Thurs (June 9), 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Call Frieda, 250-376-3814.• SHamBHala meditation group offers meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition. Sat, drop-in 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Mon, 7 – 8:30 p.m.; Thurs, 7 – 9 p.m. with available meditation instructions. 433B Lansdowne St. Call Liz, 250-376-4224.• Kamloops Seniors Activity Centre hosts Bingo every Tues at the Brock Seniors Activity Centre, 1800 Tranquille Rd. (by Save-on Foods). Doors: 5 p.m. Games: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 19+ event; fully licensed concession.• BroCk Central lionS CluB meets the 1st & 3rd Thurs of the month (June 2 & 16) at 6:30 p.m. at the Brock Centre for Seniors Information, 9A – 1800 Tranquille Rd. New members always welcome. Call Victor, 250-554-8031.• mount paul united CHurCH tHrift SHop, 140 Labur-num St., open Tues & Thurs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Brocklehurst Pool is now open for the 2016 season! Swimmers can enjoy en-hanced lap swimming times at this popu-lar outdoor pool during the long hot Ka-mloops summer. Early Bird laps are available from Mon-day to Thursday, 6 to 9 a.m. from June through August. Weekend laps are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Weekly special events through July and August include Twisted Tuesday and Thunderstruck Thursday between 1 and 4 p.m. The best value for Brock Pool access is the Outdoor Summer Swim Pass, which

allows three months – the whole sum-mer – of unlimited access. Cost is $52 for children; $64 for youth and seniors; $90 for adults. To purchase a pass, visit Brocklehu-rst Pool, Westsyde Pool or the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. Registration for swimming lessons and advanced lifeguarding courses is open and ongoing. Call 250-828-3500 or visit www.kamloops.ca/ezreg. For the full season public swim sched-ule or lesson information, visit www.ka-mloops.ca/swim.

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