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Back Alley Art Gallery adds to Culture Days Art aficionados and appreciators can now revel in the live creation of two large-scale murals, which are being worked on in unison right here in Downtown Kamloops. The Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association (KCBIA) or Downtown Kamloops as they are more widely known have been working on their Back Alley Art Gallery since 2010 and this year is no exception. “We are very proud of what the Back Alley Art Gallery has become,” explains Gay Pooler, general manager of the association. “The art gallery which is an integral part of our complete streets initiative; public spaces that are friendly, supportive, appealing and safe have become this and much more. Everyday we see tourists and locals touring our back alleys to see the artwork, take pictures and even play a geocaching game.” Including the two murals in progress right now, there are 21 works of art in a variety of genres that stretch right from 2nd Avenue, down to 6th Avenue. Right now, you can go and visit the two murals in progress, local artist Kelly Wright. His and barley and will ultimately chat with the artist and see what piece, which adorns the back tell the story of the history of it really takes to get it done. and side of the popular Red Col- brewing throughout time. He is The first in progress mural you lar Brewing at 355 Lansdowne, working with a variety of paints can visit is the masterpiece of features the goddesses of hops and styles and along with his
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Nationwide campaign #MobileMuslims stops downtown The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada launched a nationwide campaign called #MobileMuslims, in which a mobile exhibition will be driven coast-to-coast to spread the true, peaceful teachings of Islam and remove misconceptions about the religion by stopping at various cities along the way. In a world where unjust extremism is rampant, it is essential for Muslims to speak out and take the message of “Love for All, Hatred for None” across the country. Through this mobile-exhibition Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada wish to celebrate all the freedoms and opportunities they enjoy as Canadian Muslims. The mobile exhibition departed in St. John’s, Newfoundland and is travelling across Canada to finish its journey in Vancouver, BC. The journey is expected to last about 40 days and an exhibition will be set up in more than 25 Canadian towns and cities. “This is our way of showing gratitude to our great country,” said Mr. Lal Khan Malik, national president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada. “Through this The exhibition stopped in Downtown Kamloops on August 17 at the corner of Victoria Street and 5th Avenue campaign, we aim to bridge gaps and (L-R) Basit Raza Butt, Abdul Razzaq Fraz, Dr. A Momin Khalifa, Anas Ahmed, Zafar Iqbal Javed, Omer and remove misconceptions by taking the true, peaceful message Ahmed, Dr. Noe Man Mirza (TRU professor) enjoyed some ice cream as they talked to people. of Islam from coast-to-coast.”
MP McLeod: Liberals Mismanaging Softwood Lumber Agreement MP Cathy McLeod says even went as far as calling “With 370,000 jobs that rely to pay $5.4 billion in duties. she’s disappointed that Liberal Thursday’s committee meet- on Canada’s forestry sector, “It’s very worrisome when we members of the House of ing a waste of time and money. if Canadian softwood lumber heard today that Canada’s chief Commons International Trade “Prime Minister Trudeau has producers lose access to the US negotiator on the deal stated Committee voted on August met with President Obama three market, there will be more mas- Canadian and American nego18 against a Conservative times since coming to office, sive job losses that we simply tiators aren’t close to reaching motion to have the Minister of but his government continues can’t afford,” stated McLeod. a new softwood lumber agreeInternational Trade convene to miss their own deadlines for “I don’t need to remind every- ment, and that we need to be a roundtable to determine a a new softwood lumber agree- one that during the last dispute, prepared for the possibility that national agenda for the soft- ment and I have no confidence over 15,000 jobs were lost in Canada will be forced back into wood lumber negotiations. that they will be able to deliver British Columbia alone and the a trade remedy investigation,” Liberal MP Linda Lapointe one in time,” said McLeod. Canadian forestry industry had concluded McLeod.
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In the August 18 edition of the Downtown Echo, we made a mistake! In the Miracle Treat Day photo on page two we spelled Parm Dhillon’s name incorrectly as Park Dhillon and the information should have read “every $1 from each Blizzard sold was donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals”. We apologize for our error.
Appreciate art in the alleys curators and designers at work – continued from front in the arts and cultural life of in their community. Another way to see the Back their communities. This year’s Culture Days weekend will take Alley Art Gallery is to downplace on September 30, October load the self guided map and 1 and 2, and will feature free, tour from downtownkamloops. hands-on, interactive activities com. However you choose to that invite the public to partici- revel in the arts and culture of pate “behind the scenes” and Downtown Kamloops, do it, you to discover the world of artists, will not be disappointed! Tanya Orozco, freelance creators, historians, architects,
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The CAP Team members (L-R) Keegan Lawrence, Nathan Bymoen and Julia Dumbrell grilled up burgers for the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association (KCBIA) Renewal Open House and Special General Meeting in the back alley last week. The sun was shining and the back alleys were full of delicious aromas!
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Riverside Park was packed on Saturday, August 20 for the CBC’s broadcast of the Tragically Hip’s final concert streaming live from Ontario. The band arranged the tour after it was announced that the band’s singer Gord Downie was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Funds raised at events such as the concert screening here in Kamloops have been donated to the Gord Downie Fund for brain cancer research.
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New app helps bystanders respond to dogs in hot cars Dogsafe Canine First Aid has launched its Dog in Hot Car Responder mobile app, a one-of-akind resource which helps anyone take action with step-by-step guidance, starting from assessing the dog to calling the police to entering a vehicle with force, and ending with assembling data into an email that can be sent to themselves, animal control, police or veterinarians. “Adrenaline and emotions are high when responding to a canine first aid situation, especially dogs in hot cars,” says Michelle Sevigny, creator of Dogsafe Canine First Aid and the new mobile app. Michelle, a former Vancouver police officer and professional dog trainer, has responded to dogs in hot cars both as a constable and as a civilian. “Parking lot situations can be intense,” says Michelle, “so our Dog in a Hot Car Responder app provides detailed guidance so responders can get calm and make the best choices to help the dog, and document these choices which may help police and animal welfare officers in a criminal investigation and
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The Kamloops Blazers have acquired 19-year-old defenseman Joe Gatenby, 18-year-old defenseman Daniel Gatenby and a conditional fifth round pick in 2019 for 18-year-old forward Jake Kryski. “We have acquired a premier defenseman in Joe Gatenby,” commented general manager, Stu MacGregor. “We have watched him play plenty of times against us and believe he will be an integral part of our team for the next two seasons.” Joe Gatenby, who stands at 6’0” and 185lbs, has played 174 regular season games with the Rockets over the past three seasons and has 44 points and is a +64 over his career. He has also suited up in 52 career playoff games and five Memorial Cup games. Daniel Gatenby is Joe’s younger brother. The 6’3” and 180lb defender played in 22 games with the Rockets in 2015-16 and 15 games for the Okanagan Rockets of the BC Major Midget Hockey League. “Daniel is a young defenseman that we feel we can help develop into a consistent WHL defenseman,” said MacGregor. “We’d also like to thank Jake Kryski for his two seasons in Kamloops and we wish him the best.” The fountain in beautiful Gaglardi Park next to St. Andrews on the Kryski played the last two seasons Square was the perfect spot for Evan Lawrence to sit and splash his with the Blazers compiling 65 points toes as he waited for his mom. in 136 career games.
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MONDAYS: 10am: Chair Fitness, 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1:30pm: Euchre TUESDAYS: 10am: Wood Carving WEDNESDAYS: 1pm: Cribbage, 11:30am-1pm: Lunch THURSDAYS: 10am: Stichers Club, 1pm: Whist, 1pm: Bridge FRIDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch*, 1pm: Canasta (*Potluck Lunch September 9 at 12pm) SUNDAYS: 7:30-11pm: Sunday Night Dance $10 at the door. (Sept. 4: Vern’s Music, Sept. 11: Midnight Dancer, Sept. 18: Home Brew, Sept. 25: Lost Dog)
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all events are heldLarge at the 1North community centre, andShore 2 bedroom suites with 730 cottonwood avenue. optional support services.
ANAVETS won’t This could When Fred told hisYou family hebe wasbelieve selling thewhat house you see! Fri. July 29 Karaoke with Nan 7:30-11pm Sat. July 30 Ball Games start at Charles Anderson Park Dinner 5:30-8:30pm: Spaghetti & Ribs, Garlic Toast $13. Entertainment 8pm: Geoff Morris Sun. July 31 Ball Games at Charles Anderson Park Dinner 5:30-8:30pm: 6oz. Steak, Baked & Caesar Salad $13. housekeeping • 3 excellent dailyPotato meals • Weekly Advertise your business in the little newspaper that everyone loves. Entertainment Geoff Morris •8pm: Telephone • TV • Internet Mon. August(It1 Patio Partyyou 1-5pm.look, Come anddidn’t alongit?) with Nan! Affordable, effective advertising. made • Media, activity andsing exercise rooms Hot dogs and hamburgers!
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and moving to RiverBend, they were thrilled. Theircost. environment at a very affordable SHOW SUITE NOW OPEN! The Family FraTerniTy Dad would never be lonely and he could take advantage of the meal and housekeeping options. at 250-376-6536 or drop to arrange a tour What Fred failedCall tousmention were hisin plans for 250-374-Echo(3246) MANOR 9-177 Tranquille Road • 250-554-2455 • Open Sat - Street Thu, Fri •11am - Midnight LODGE #1552 • 730 Cottonwood Avenue • 250-376-8022 760 11am Mayfair North Shore Kamloops • www.rivercityseniors.ca hitting the road from time to time – care free.
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■■ Live at Lunch - Live music ■■ Jen Lane on Aug. 27 from 7 to from 11:30am to 2pm. Aug. 25- 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 VicJP Lancaster, Lansdowne Village; toria St. Admission at the door. Aug. 26- Grant Huffman, 200 ■■ Begrime Exemious with block Victoria St.; Aug. 27- Dar- Watchdog and Esker on Sept. 1 lene Fair, 300 block Victoria St. at the Kami Inn, 354 Victoria St. FMI:Contact downtownkamloops.com Doors at 8:30pm. Admission at Jodi today! 250.374.3246 ■■ Music in the Park - 7 to 8:30pm the door for this 19+ show. echo3@shawcable.com nightly. Schedule subject to change. ■■ Lip Sync Battle 3.0 on Sept. 15 Aug. 25- Hip Replacements, Tragi- at 8pm at The Blue Grotto, 319 Viccally Hip Tribute; Aug. 26- Brisas toria St. Up to ten acts competing for del Palmar, Wonderfully Talented first place. FMI or to sign up contact South American Ensemble; Aug. 27- Teri or Kathy at 250-372-9901. The Big Eli Blues Revival, Blues; ■■ Kamloops Arts Council’s Aug. 28- Scattered Atoms, Blues Children’s Arts Festival on Sept. R&B; Aug. 29- Dodie Goldney’s 17 from 10am to 4pm at Riverside Instamatics, Classic Rock; Aug. 30- Park for a free day of interactive Kirby Sewell Band, Juno Award art and entertainment and Sept. 18 Winner; Aug. 31- Earthbound, at 2pm at the Sagebrush Theatre Funky World Music. for Lolo and Bobs. Tickets avail■■ Kamloops Heritage Railway able at Kamloops Live! Box Office. Summer Wrap Up Weekend on ■■ Kamloops Food Bank FunAug. 25 with Sabrina Weeks and draiser every Saturday from 12 Mike Hilliard and Aug. 26 and 27 to 2pm at The Grind Coffeehouse, with Bill Miner and the Dames. FMI #100 125 4th Ave. Music by Will and tickets contact 250-374-2141 or Lardie. Admission by donation. Contact Jodi today! 250.374.3246 ■■ Volunteers Needed at the RIH www.kamrail.com. ■■echo3@shawcable.com From the Artists’ Studios: A Thrift Seller. Put your great cusshared exhibition by Garry Davies tomer service skills to a good cause. and Maureen Light runs Aug. 10 FMI stop by 146 Victoria St. or call to Sept. 3 at the Kamloops Arts 250-374-0487. Council Main Gallery and Hallway ■■ Open Mic Night the first and The Kamloops Gallery, Old Courthouse Cultural third Thurs. of the month from Central Business Centre at 7 Seymour St. W. Closing 9pm to 12am at the Central Station Pub. Free. Reception Sept. 1 from 5 to 7pm. Improvement ■■ The Lazys with Aviator ■■ Bottle fundraiser for Chil- Don’t miss Jen Lane on Saturday, AugustAssociation’ s annual 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm Shades and The Vidos on Aug. dren’s Circle Daycare Society. at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Jen is a Saskatoon-based recording high quality, full colour 26 at 8pm at Cactus Jack’s Night- Drop off your empty bottles to artist who is at the very heart of where country, roots and folk music magazine showcases club, 130 5th Ave. Tickets avail- General Grants, 1395B Battle St. harmoniously intertwine. Admission at the door. Downtown winter able at www.kamtix.ca. No clutter, or fuss for you. Drop ■■ Interior Savings Moonlight them off in the bag and let them call Raynagh at 250-376-6676. political and non-sectarian. activities and eventsProbus as Contact Movie Night onJodi Aug. 26today! beginning know they are for the society. ■■ Probus Club Information meetswell onceasaentice monthcity forcentre fellowat 7pm in Riverside Park. Admission ■■ Society for Creative Anach- Meeting on Sept. 29. A Probus club ship, coffee, a short business 250.374.3246 visitors to stop and shop by donation with proceeds going to ronism - Shire of Ramsgaard is a social club of semi-retired and session and an interesting guest at your place of Bigecho3@shawcable.com Brothers Big Sisiters Kamloops. weekly practice/gathering on retired business and professional speaker. FMI or to bebusiness. put on the Games and fun for the whole family Mondays at 7pm at Stage House people. No fundraising, no atten- contact list, contact reg.lucas@ at 7pm with Zootopia stating at dusk. Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI dance requirements. Probus is non- gmail.com.
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Stolen plates While Dave and Julie were vacationing, their car’s license plate was stolen. The couple planned to go to a local office for a replacement, but then they discovered that their registration had expired. The new one was at home in a pile of mail. After much thought, they came up with a solution. Taping a sign over the empty license plate space on the rear of the vehicle, Dave and Julie made the eight-hour trip home safely. Not a single officer stopped them, but many passing motorists took great pains to honk and wave at them. Their sign read “Just Married!”
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Service Change Effective September 4, 2016 Full service resumes 4 Pacific Way: one additional early morning trip 7 Aberdeen via Bestwick: minor route change inbound downtown, new bus stop on Columbia Street serving Royal Inland Hospital 10 North Shore TRU Express: one additional mid-afternoon trip 13 Yellowhead: earlier service 14 Batchelor Heights: one additional evening trip Other minor schedule changes
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Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) You’re focused on your career this week but both love and luck have different ideas. Personal attraction is at a yearly high so take advantage of the blessings. No, you’re not staring in the public eye but love is looking in your direction. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) With so many planets in your astro-sector of secrets and mysteries, it’s easy to see why that behind the scenes liaison is reaching critical heights. The only downside is, if you’re supposed to be together then why all the secrecy? Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) The gang is calling with invitations you’d love to jump at but troubles with money hold you back from the fun. Although you’ll be cleaning up financial messes, you should get out and network. Love continues to arrive through your friends. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) With so much luck arriving on the work front it’s easy to forget the little people who helped you ascend through the ranks. Take a break from the bustle and spend some time with someone you’ve always wanted to know better. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Get ready to purge that last demon from your past that’s been hanging on like a thorn in your side. Astro-energies indicate that you’ve had enough, learned your lessons and you’re ready to move on. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) The final battle with your social group ends this week. As a stubborn sign it’s easy to brush off lessons as “their fault” but you let them in the door. Live your life lessons and let karma set you free. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) I know you’ve been working hard at your career but progress has been slow. One more fight then you’ll be free. Love on the other hand is so hot right now that everyone wants to be your friend. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Get to the gym and work off some of that stress. Problems from a distance offer one last fight but you’re more than ready to win this final battle. Preparation begins a long awaited journey. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) This should be the most fun, playful and exciting time of the year for you. Get out and play! Love is attracting with a childlike attitude and a zest for the creative. If you smile then the world will smile back. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Old friends return and it’s great to sense recent struggles being left in the past. Change however is a staple of life so if they’re stuck in the same dramas then you should stick to your plans and keep moving on. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) You’re our most quiet sign by nature but astro-energies are encouraging you to speak up and be heard so don’t lose yourself helping others. Freeing yourself from a daily drama gets messy. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) A red-hot financial year takes an even bigger step forward. Rather than counting your eggs, you should press your luck with more chickens. One last fight with a creative project and you’ll finally be free from the messy drama. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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