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250-374-8522717 Carrier St.

Mt. Paul Industrial ParkKAMLOOPS

WE BUY SCRAP METALS- Aluminum - Copper - Brass - Stainlesss -

-Batteries - Rads - Steel - Scrap Cars -

Roll Off Bins - Reusable SteelHelping you take care of the environment since 1982

Waste Management and RecyclingThe District of Logan Lake implemented an Automated Garbage Collection system that has completely changed the face of solid waste services. Gone are the days of back breaking manual collection where workers were exposed daily to the hazards that come with a hands on service. The automated system picks up the garbage containers; has reduced the risk of injury to workers; and reduced the collection time substantially.

Under this system, residents of single family dwellings are no longer required to provide their own solid waste containers. The District issues each residence one durable 250 liter (65 US Gallon) molded plastic container, with the option of a second container. Multi-family dwellings are provided with 1,135 liter (300 US Gallon) containers. Any questions regarding the Automated Garbage Collection system, please contact the District office at 250-523-6225 (225) or email districtofloganlake@loganlake.ca

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Thank You Kamloops for 18 SUCCESSFUL YEARS!

We look forward to serving you for many more!

“Our Specialty is Satisfi ed Customers”

• ICBC Collision Claim Professionals • Fully Licensed Technicians & Painters • Unibody & Conventional Frame Repairs • Auto Glass Installations • All Makes • Late model “unmarked” courtesy cars

Call us for your Call us for your ICBC Express Estimate!ICBC Express Estimate!

We Pay Out-Of-Town Towing Costs

Located In The Southwest

969 Laval Crescent250-374-9995

www.cactuscollision.com

“Locally Owned and Operated”

Reid & Marianne Daruda

We Use The Latest In Environmentally Friendly Water Based Paints

More than 6 million Canadians join 1 billion people in over 170 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. Nearly every school child in Canada takes part in an Earth Day activity.

Environmental challenges abound as our daily actions pollute and degrade the fragile environment that humans and wildlife depend on to survive.What can we do?

Earth Day provides the opportunity for positive actions and results.

First launched as an environmental awareness event in the United States in 1970, Earth Day (April 22) is celebrated as the birth of the environmental movement.

Earth Day is a powerful catalyst for change. The fi rst Earth Day, spearheaded by Wisconsin Gover-nor Gaylord Nelson and Harvard University stu-dent Denis Hayes, involved 20 million participants in teach-ins that addressed decades of environmen-tal pollution. The event inspired the US Congress to pass clean air and water acts, and establish the Environmental Protection Agency to research and monitor environmental issues and enforce environ-mental laws.

In 1990, two million Canadians joined 200 mil-lion people in 141 nations in celebrating the fi rst In-ternational Earth Day. In many countries, the global event brought pressure on heads of state to take part in the UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro to ad-dress issues such as climate change and the world

wide loss of species.In Canada, Earth Day has grown into Earth Week

and even Earth Month to accommodate the profu-sion of events and projects. They range from large public events, such as Victoria’s Earth Walk (5,000 participants), Edmonton’s Earth Day Festival at Hawrelak Park (30,000 participants), and Oakville, Ontario’s Waterways Clean-up (2,000 participants) to the thousands of small, private events staged by schools, employee groups and community groups.Want to get involved? Need some help?

Our programs and resources will help you orga-nize a successful activity, event or project in your organization or community. Please refer to the “re-sources” tab at www.earthday.ca for more informa-tion.

Earth day canada (edc), a national envi-ronmental charity founded in 1990, provides Canadians with the practical knowledge and tools they need to lessen their impact on the en-vironment. In 2008, EDC was chosen as Can-ada’s “Outstanding Non-profi t Organization” by the Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication. In 2004, it was recognized as the top environmental edu-cation organization in North America by the North American Association for Environmen-tal Education. earthday.ca

Every April 22, Earth Day the most celebrated environmental event worldwide

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359 Borthwick AvenueBox 1020, Barriere B.C. V0E 1E0

Phone: 250-672-5611 Fax: 250-672-9900

Newsroom: news@starjournal.netor advertising@starjournal.net

or of ce@starjournal.netWeb Page: www.starjournal.net

The North Thompson Star/Journal and North Thompson Times is published each Monday by

Black Press Group Ltd. in Barriere, B.C. We welcome readers’ articles, photographs,

comments and letters. All contents are copyright and any reproduction is strictly prohibited

by the rightsholder.

RR # 2 Box 2592 Brookfi eld Mall, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0

Phone: 250-674-3343 Fax: 250-674-3410 The Times

NOR TH THOMPSON

CMCAAUDITED

Billions of plastic bags are choking our planet.Billions of plastic bags are choking our planet. At Safeway we are proud to offer you At Safeway we are proud to offer you

the alternative usable bag.the alternative usable bag. Pick up your reusable bags at SAFEWAYPick up your reusable bags at SAFEWAY

TWO TWO LOCATIONS LOCATIONS TO SERVE TO SERVE

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Fortune Safeway750 Fortune Drive North Shore, Kamloops750 Fortune Drive North Shore, Kamloops

250 376-41297AM - MIDNIGHT • 7 DAYS A WEEK

Sahali SafewaySahali Mall 945 Columbia, Kamloops

250 374-28117AM - MIDNIGHT • 7 DAYS A WEEK

RECYCLINGRECYCLINGI T ’ S O U R B U S I N E S SI T ’ S O U R B U S I N E S S

BUYER OF ALL TYPES OF SCRAP METALBUYER OF ALL TYPES OF SCRAP METALKamloops Scrap Iron

955 Ord Road, Kamloops

1-866-797-27271-866-797-2727email: scrap@ocis.netwww.kamscrap.com

DepotRecycle Today to Save Tomorrow! We pay full deposit refund on all containers in the Encorp system.

250-672-21234365 Borthwick Ave.

Barriere - BC

WINTER HOURS 10am - 4pm Daily

Closed Sunday

Bag Lady Enterprises

PILL BOTTLESPILL BOTTLESUse for safe storage of thumbtacks.Use for safe storage of thumbtacks.• •

Use for spill-proof storage of paperclips or change in a bag.Use for spill-proof storage of paperclips or change in a bag.• •

Fill with household odds & ends (nuts, bolts, etc.) Fill with household odds & ends (nuts, bolts, etc.) • •

Wash and use for salt, sugar, pepper, etc. when camping.Wash and use for salt, sugar, pepper, etc. when camping.• •

Mon. - Sat. 9-6 • Closed SundayMon. - Sat. 9-6 • Closed Sunday

250-674-3122 •250-674-3122 • BROOKFIELD CENTREBROOKFIELD CENTRE

300- 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada V2C 2A9Tel: 250-377-8673 Email: tnrd.director@gmail.comFax: 250-372-5048 www.tnrd.bc.ca

Toll Free in BC: 1-877-377-8673

Tim PennellDIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA “A”

(WELLS GRAY COUNTRY)Res: 250-676-9485

www.wellsgraycountry.ca

Cactus Collision in Kamloops is an environ-mentally friendly body shop that uses an eco-friendly waterborne paint system from BASF. Finishing paints by German company Glasurit, a computerized paint system, the ‘90 Line’ is a very high quality water -borne basecoat. Reli-able results are obtained due to the consistent application viscosity. This in turn provides a quicker drying time with a first class result.

The Glasurit paint is more environmen-tally friendly than solvent -based products, and complies with VOC regulations therefore providing safer bodyshop conditions and less pollution expelled into the atmosphere, cutting down solvent emission by 90% and also saving cost of waste disposal by 95%.

Outstanding hiding power, easy applica-tion and optimal process times make 90 Line

a genuine all-round talent among automo-tive coatings, both for solid and for metallic and special-effect colours. it’s no coincidence that 90 Line is the most successful waterborne basecoat system on the European market.

The secret of this success is the perfect har-mony of the basecoat and colour system. 90 Line ensures optimal colour accuracy thanks to the integrated Color Profi System. Over 164,000 colours, from the early days of the au-tomobile to special effects for the models of to-morrow, can be reproduced quickly, easily and practically. With its simple and reliable colour identification, 90 Line guarantees an optimal refinishing solution for every colour.

Find out more about how Cactus Collision is environmentally friendly by visiting their website at www.cactuscollision.com

Cactus Collision offers more than just a green soloution to paint

A closer look at Glasurit 90 Line

Waterborne Colour Compentence.

The perfect solution for every

vehicle and every colour.

APRIL 22, 2012

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April 21st is Pitch In Day April 21st is Pitch In Day

for Clearwaterfor ClearwaterIf you would like to help on Saturday April 21st

MEET AT THE SPORTSPLEX AT 8:30 AMPlease bring gloves and Hi Vis vests (we will have some on hand)

REFRESHMENTS SERVED FROM NOON TO 1 PM AT SPORTSPLEX

*Household Hazards/*Household Hazards/EWaste Day EWaste Day Rotary Sports ParkRotary Sports ParkMay 12th • 9am - 4pm

*Free Dump Day May 13th • 9am – 5pm*Free Dump Day May 13th • 9am – 5pmat the Clearwater Landfi llat the Clearwater Landfi ll

Residents may bring:Household waste • Demolition and construction waste • White goods (washer/dryer/stoves etc) • Large furniture • Water coolers • Refrigerators/Freezers • Residents may bring in any combina-

tion of material that can be disposed of free of charge, up to a $20 value. Additional material that exceeds $20 value be subject to tipping fees to be paid for by the resident. Please refer to the TNRD

tipping fee schedule for current rates on materials. Please note that this event is for residential use only. Commercial loads are

subject to full tipping fees.

Lets keep Clearwater Clean and Green!Lets keep Clearwater Clean and Green!

PITCH – IN DAYPITCH – IN DAY

* TNRD is hosting these two events

1. Smart Shopping

“Buy what you need, not what you want”Consider renting and borrowing things that are seldom neededBuy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores

2. Simple Savers

Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fl uorescent bulbsUse aerators on faucets and shower headsWeatherstrip windows and doors

3. Transportation Alternatives

Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportationWhen driving, reduce idling and maintain correct tire pressure. Con-sider car sharing programs or renting

4. Food Choices

Choose local and organic foods that are in season, and support local food producers

5. Washing and Drying

Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to air dry

6. Heating and cooling

For summer air conditioning, set your thermostat to 24°C or 25°CFor winter heating, set your thermostat to 19°C or 20°CInstall ceiling fans and programmable thermostats

7. Close to Home

Vacation, travel and work as close to home as possible 8. Bathroom Basics

Take short showers instead of bathsClose water taps while brushing your teeth

9. Careful Cleaning

Choose natural, non-toxic cleaning productsMake simple, natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water

10. Don’t Discard

Donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them into the trashHarmful materials like chemicals, batteries, electronics, etc. shouldbe taken to local hazardous waste depots or recyclers

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Give or Get

FREE Stuff!www.tnrd.reuses.com

Create an Account

Post Items

Check out Garage Sales

Use the Recyclopedia

Find listings of things like old furniture or appliances, for swap or sale, as well as garage sales and community events.

YOU CAN ALSO LOOK FOR THINGS YOU NEED! The website also features the Recyclopedia which is a terrifi c directory of where to take other unwanted items locally and throughout BC.

Check out the TNRD REUSES WEBSITE www.tnrdreuses.com

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Thompson-Nicola Regional District(250) 377-8673 1-877-377-8673 email: recyclenow@tnrd.bc.ca

Learn how to start and care for your own worm composter. They’re perfect for kitchen waste and can be used in

homes or apartments where there isn’t space for a composter outside or where bears or wildlife are a concern.

WORM FACTORY BENEFITS!

• Worm Factory is compact, only 16”x16”x20” high

• Worm Factory saves space in your garbage

• Worm Factory is odorless

• Worm Factory is easy to manage

• Worm Factory can be used all year round

• Worm Factory saves time and money by lessening

your trips to the Waste Transfer Station

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Let WORMS eat your garbage this FALL!

Just get ten of your friends together and we’ll provide a workshop at your home with Mel Anderson, owner of All Things Organic, a backyard composting and worm composting professional.

To register call the TNRD at 1-877-377-8673 – or email us at recyclenow@tnrd.bc.ca

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Recycle Now

& SAVE!PAY-AS-YOU-THROW Here’s how it works!Recycle Now is simple and it allows residents to reduce their waste by recycling more, and paying less for their garbage.

STEP

3Take it to your nearest recycling depot where you can recycle as much as you like FREE of charge, only paying for the disposal of the waste leftover. The more you recycle, the more you’ll save.

For more info, including updated lists of Eco-card retailers, contact us at recyclenow@tnrd.bc.ca.

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Simply separate your recyclables and place them in a see-thru blue or clear bag. Keep glass and corrugated cardboard separate.

Buy your Eco-cards or Eco-bucks to pay for your waste.

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Service Area

The TNRD Solid Waste service area comprises all electoral areas within the political boundaries of the TNRD. Refuse originating outside of this boundary area depicted above will have to be dis-posed of in the respective regional district where the refuse originates.

Environmental Health Services manages the TNRD Solid Waste and Recycling programs throughout the TNRD with the exception of the City of Kamloops and Barnhardvale landfills, and

the Cache Creek Landfill which are operated by the City of Kamloops and Wastech respectively.

Implementation of a new Regional Solid Waste Management Plan began in 2008, which included the development of a region-wide Pay-as-you-Throw garbage collection program and unlimited blue bag recycling and continued operation of 5 landfills and 27 transfer stations. Cost-effective, efficient alternative waste disposal service meth-ods are being researched for Electoral Areas.

Thompson Nicola Region District Solid Waste and Recycling Overview

Regional district boundary map.

Free Dump Days and Household

Hazardous Waste Round-Up Dates

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has confirmed dates for its Free Dump Days and Household Hazardous Waste Round-Ups for 2012.

Free Dump Days:

Sunday, April 15, 2012 – Lower Nicola landfill, Spences Bridge, and Lytton transfer stations

Sunday, April 22, 2012 – Heffley Creek land-fill, Paul Lake, and Knutsford transfer stations

Sunday, April 29, 2012 – Chase landfill, West-wold, and Pritchard transfer stations

Sunday, May 6, 2012 – Barriere landfill, and Black Pines transfer station

Sunday, May 13, 2012 – Clearwater landfill, and Blue River transfer station

Sunday, May 27, 2012 – Savona, Logan Lake, Tranquille Valley, Lac le Jeune transfer sta-tions

Sunday, June 3, 2012 – Clinton, Loon Lake, and 70 Mile transfer stations

* On Free Dump Day residents may bring in up to $20 worth of waste for free. Regular tipping fees apply to waste over the $20 limit. This event is for residential

customers only, regular tipping fees apply to commercial, business and municipal loads.

Household Hazardous Waste Round-Ups:

Saturday April 14, 2012 – Merritt

Sunday April 15, 2012 – Lytton

Sunday April 29 2012 – Pritchard

Saturday May 5 2012 – Ashcroft

Saturday May 12 2012 – Clearwater

Sunday May 13 2012 – Blue River

Saturday May 26 2012 – Logan Lake

* Household hazardous waste round-ups give residents an opportunity to safely and properly dispose of hazardous materials banned from disposal in landfills. The TNRD has invited all Product Stewards to participate in these

events as well.