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Chug-a, chug-a, choo, choo! We all grow up knowing the infamous sound of the choo choo train. Trains are a staple of any childhood. We were all excited to see the train roll alongside us on the highway, pass by us in town and the fortunate few who actually got to ride on one, well that was like a dream come true for a little one. This is half the Dec 17/18 reason why the annual CP Holiday Train is such a hit with friends and family of all ages. There is almost nothing more festive than a train rolling into town decorated to the hilt with flashing lights and holiday décor. The only thing that could top that is the reason for its visit. Each year since 1999, the Canadian Pacific Railway has run a special holiday train, which rolls from Gift CertifiCate to:city to city from: entertaining folk and amount: collected food items for their local food banks. This year they will hit over 150 locations throughout Canada and the United States on Gift certificates 25% Off their journey. CP gives the perfect Genesis Fashion & Beauty Complex, example of how corporate giving 3-319 Victoria St. 250-374-9755 can be made fun and meaningful. CP gets the joy of giving all while showing massive amounts of people along the way how meaningful gestures can balloon and take on a force of their own. Last year alone the CP Holiday Train helped raise $42,000 and 3200 pounds of food for us locally. Can you imagine that all across Canada and the Northern United States? Since its inception, CP estimates it has raised $7.4 million and

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three million pounds of food for local communities. “The train is absolutely magical,” says Bernadette Siracky of the Kamloops Food Bank. “It looks like it is right out of a movie, it takes your breath away. It’s not everyday you see a train with tens of thousands of lights roll up, open a boxcar stage and see Santa and performers. It’s just magical!” Food, money and lights aren’t the only thing that make this a special evening though, the two brightly decorated trains making the fundraising trek also bring with them musicians who will play more than

150 free concerts from their boxcar stage. The CP Holiday Train will be rolling into town on December 16. The train will arrive behind Interior Savings Center, at 4:45pm and the show will begin at 5:15pm. Jim Cuddy and Tracey Brown will be performing. For those who are not familiar, Jim Cuddy is of Blue Rodeo fame and Tracey Brown is a former member of Canada’s most awarded Country band, The Family Brown. Their performances will surely dazzle and delight. You can enjoy the musical stylings while you join in on other festive activities behind

Interior Savings Centre courtesy of the Kamloops Food Bank. The concerts are free, but you’re encouraged to make a donation to the local food bank—either a non-perishable food item or a cash donation. All contributions stay here in our local community. “We have hotdogs, hamburgers and hot chocolate starting at 3:30pm,” finishes Bernadette. “This is the earliest the train has every come into Kamloops so we are really hoping that people make plans to bring their kids after school. It is usually so well attend- continued on page 2

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Twelve exciting and talented artists in our midst exhibition at Chazou Gallery of Contemporary Art: Ann Diehl, Julie Elliot, Amanda Eccleston, William Frymire, Royden Josephson, Linda Jules, Ann Kipling, Sheila Macdonald, Kelly Perry, Marie Scott, Tricia Sellmer, Jewell Shaw. Curated by Vicci Ryan.

Kim Johnston, Lynn Chasse and Kourtney Chasse at the 7th Annual Shoe memorial at St. Andrews on the Square. Shoes are collected and displayed in memory of murdered and missing women and girls. On December 6, 1989 fourteen women were murdered in the Montreal Massacre. December 6th became Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with hopes of raising awareness to end violence against women. Shoes were collected from various donation sites in Kamloops and each pair of shoes represents a woman who was murdered or missing.

Keep parcels safe and “Out of Sight” this season Theft from vehicles occurs throughout the year. City of Kamloops Community Safety continues to work at reminding the public to secure their valuables while shopping. Volunteers and the RCMP will be out patrolling retail parking lots and handing out crime prevention tip cards to the public. Shopping malls, parking lots and curbside parking are all

prime target areas for thieves, so Community Safety is using stickers to convey the simple message of securing your valuables. The “Out of Sight” campaign partners with businesses to educate consumers about the potential risk of theft from vehicles by placing the stickers on their retail bags. “Not only do these stickers act as another reminder to the public, they also demonstrate our

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- continued from front ed and it really is a special experience for your family. We are so grateful to have the help and support of the community. Sun Life Financial is coming out to collect the food donations, Van Houtte donates all the coffee and hot chocolate and the Valleyview Lions Club will be doing all the barbequing.” Not that you need help, but a fabulous way to get the whole family into the spirit of the holidays is to take a trip to the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train. It will be rolling into town on Tuesday, December 16 with festivities starting at 3:30pm right behind Interior Savings Centre. If you need help decided what to bring to donate, some of the top ten items requested at the Food Bank are tomato sauce, pasta, peanut butter, canned fruit, tuna and rice. See you at the Holiday Train! Tanya Orozco, freelance

local merchant commitment to community safety”, says Sandro Piroddi, Crime Prevention coordinator. The “Out of Sight” campaign runs for the month of December, so keep your eyes open for the stickers while shopping around town! Anyone who receives the sticker can access the City website to enter to win a prize. Prizes will be drawn weekly. For more information please visit www.kamloops.ca/communitysafety.

Call for artists Kamloops Arts Council invites artists in all mediums and at all levels to enter Art Exposed, a tenday open art exhibition. All artwork is displayed in the Old Courthouse and prizes are awarded. Deadline for entries is January 31 with the opening of Art Exposed is on February 27. Information and application are available at www.kamloopsarts.ca.

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GINGERBREAD GIRL Alex Horseman, in her best gingerbread attire, helps a little friend during the Gingerbread House Workshop held on Saturday, December 6 at Erwin’s Fine Baking, 369 St. Paul Street. This has marked the 42nd year Erwin’s has been holding the workshops for kids to enjoy.

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Well wishes for RCMP Cpl. Michaud As of December 8, Cpl. Jean Rene Michaud, of Kamloops RCMP, continues his recovery following the shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday, December 3. Although still in intensive care, Cpl. Michaud is now conscious and able to speak to his family. His medical progress is very uplifting news for his family, colleagues, and the community as a whole. Fellow RCMP officers from across the country, colleagues in Kamloops and the general

public have been incredibly generous with their well wishes and contributions to the Michaud family during this difficult time. Kamloops RCMP Major Crimes Unit continues to work on the case surrounding this incident in preparation for upcoming court dates. Although other arrests were made during the subsequent investigation, Kenneth Michael Knutson remains the only individual charged directly in relation to the shooting of Cpl. Michaud.

Kneen recalled / Teddy Bear Count for Blazers The Kamloops Blazers will have 15-year-old defenseman Nolan Kneen join the hockey club for their six-game trip through the Central Division starting this week. Kneen is playing this season with the Okanagan Rockets of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League. In 22 games, he has three goals and seven points. On Saturday, December 6, the Blazers held the 22nd annual Zimmer AutoSport Teddy Bear Toss game. The teddy bear count was 1,856 along with 497 toques/scarves/ gloves. All the bears and winter wear will be donated locally.

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Fan Cave staff Brady Dalke with some of the memorabilia honouring hockey legend Jean Beliveau, August 31, 1931 to December 2, 2014. Jean Beliveau was a NHL legend and true gentleman. He played for the Montreal Canadiens from 1950 to 1971 with ten Stanley Cup wins during his career. The Fan Cave has signed Jean Beliveau photos, jerseys, sports trades and books available. Come by the shop at 1012 Victoria Street.

Dralion makes it’s way to Kamloops The wonder and amaze- acrobatic arts with the name is derived from its ance is achieved. Bearing ment of Cirque du Soliel’s m u l tidisciplinary two emblematic creatures: the unmistakable signaDralion is about to approach of the dragon, symbolizing ture of Cirque du Soleil hit KamCirque du the East, and the lion, sym- and featuring 50 internaloops. AfSoleil, Dral- bolizing the West. tional acrobats, gymnasts, ter 15 years ion draws In Dralion, the four el- clowns, musicians and performing its inspira- ements that govern the singers, Dralion soars to around the tion from natural order take on a new heights as it defies the world, DralE a s t e r n human form. Thus em- laws of nature. ion will make p h i - bodied, each element is Tickets can be purchased its finale curlosophy represented by its own online at www.cirquedutain call in and its evocative colour: air is soleil.com/dralion, www. January 2015. n e v e r- blue; water is green; fire ticketmaster.ca or by callleil From Deending is red; earth is ochre. ing 1-855-985-5000, or in ue du So ais irq C ar m 10 es 20 D cember 24 to PhCosottuo:mDe:anFrieanl çois Barbeau © quest for In the world of Dralion, person at the Interior SavDecember 28, harmony between humans cultures blend, Man and ings Centre Box Office at Kamloops will experience and nature. The show’s Nature are one, and bal- 300 Lorne Street. the magic of Cirque du Soleil’s signature production that has performed in more Join the Kampett has lectured exthan 150 cities. tensively on CanaDralion is a signature loops Art Gallery on dian art and culture Cirque du Soleil produc- Thursday, December in North and South tion acclaimed by close 11 at 7:00pm for a America, Japan and to eleven million people talk about the work Europe and has cuworldwide since it pre- of Emily Carr by acrated exhibitions in miered in 1999 in Mon- claimed writer and Canada and abroad. treal. After many years historian Dr. Maria Her books have won performing under the big Tippett, author of the Photo: Trevor Mills, Vancouver Art Gallery numerous awards, top, Dralion is now pre- award-winning bi- Emily Carr, Loggers’ Culls, 1935. including the Govsented in arenas around the ography Emily Carr ernor General’s Literary Award for Nonworld, with the same qual- (2006). One of Canada’s most prominent cul- Fiction and the Sir John A. Macdonald ity performance. Fusing the 3,000 year- tural historians and the author of many Prize for Canadian History. This event is free and open to everyone. old tradition of Chinese books on art, culture and history, Dr. Tip-

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A yarn to spin at Electrictree Yarns It was three years ago when Caroline Dick and her mother Patricia Donnelly welcomed us to their brand new store, Electrictree Yarns. Bright, festive and full of colour and wonder from the outside, the store does not fail to live up to its first impressions. The brightness carries through to the inside, seen within all their lovely yarns and the friendly staff as well. Caroline herself, who may be one of downtown’s most recognized faces, can be found there most days working on a project, giving helpful advice and explaining to interested consumers the differences between yarns as well as demonstrating just what a difference a quality yarn makes. “After three years I still love it,” tells Caroline. “The amount of fun here is only matched by the number of hand dyed yarns we carry. That’s what really separates us from other stores is we carry only all natural fibres. I also personally work as the wholesale representative for Ancient Yarns out of Calgary, they are 100 per cent Canadian. The wool is all milled in Canada and dyed in Canada. They are huge, they have been featured in Vogue Knitting.” In addition to her wonderful and colourful all natural fibres, Electrictree Yarns has a variety of spinning supplies and other accessories including buttons, needles, patterns, magazines and books. What really demonstrates their dedication to customer service is their kid friendly policy and Friday night knit night open houses, which are lovingly referred to as Knitters Anonymous. You can drop by the store anytime and it is likely there will be someone there who can help guide you

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Presenting 1914 - The Bugle Sounds The Kamloops Museum and Archives presents a free presentation by Keith Boehmer of the Okanagan Military Museum on December 13 from 1:00 to 2:00pm at 207 Seymour Street. Mr. Boehmer will discuss the recruiting and training of Okanagan soldiers in 1914 and early 1915. Topics include the Canadian Militia Myth, motivations for enlist-

ment, what the men did and where. The 1914 Christmas Truce on the front Lines in Flanders and France is examined and although Canadian troops weren’t on the line during this truce, it does highlight the ironic definition of an enemy. Pre-register for this course at kamloops.ca/ezreg or by calling 250828-3500 and quoting program number 233782.

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Building on previous years’ successes, the B3 Kings has become an annual Christmas concert in Kamloops. The B3 Kings perform every Christmas to sold out shows in Vancouver, Kamloops and other cities. Their take on the classic holiday repertoire is super funky and makes Christmas tunes fun again! Backed by the propulsive drumming and lush vocals of Denzal Sinclaire, the grooving bass and funky organ of Chris Gestrin, the tasty comping of guitarist Bill Coon and punchy, funky horns

of Cory Weeds, The B3 Kings are a must see over the holiday season. Their debut CD “Cellar Live Christmas” has been heralded as one of the best Holiday discs to appear in years. The B3 Kings will

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The 3rd annual Foodmachine Tournament was held on Sunday, November 30 at High Octane Comics on 3rd Avenue. This annual event happens around the world wherever War Machine gaming clubs can be found with the goal of gathering food items for local food banks. To do this, gamer’s must donate ten food items as an entry fee and then can donate more items to give them cheats to use through the tournament. Last year’s tournament was a great success with gamer’s donating over 500 items to the Kamloops Food Bank. Pictured here are (right) Zane Turnbull and (centre) Wade Tomko. Dave Avery is pictured with food collected for the Kamloops Food Bank.

The Snow Angels Program is looking for volunteers to shovel the driveways and/ or walkways of seniors with mobility or health issues in their neighborhood within 24 hours of each snowfall. Additionally, all volunteers will receive a free medium pepperoni pizza from Domino’s Pizza every time they shovel a driveway. You must be 17+ to volunteer. Call 250-828-0600 if you are interested in this opportunity. The 2015 Special Olympics BC Winter Games are coming to Kamloops from Thursday, February 19 to Sunday, February 22 and volunteers are needed to help stage a joyful, inspiring and life-changing experience for all involved. Many positions are available including: special events, food services, accommodations, media (16+ to volunteer or 13+ with parent/guardian); logistics, operations (sport) services (16+ to volunteer); security, medical (19+ to volunteer), transportation (19+ to volunteer, Class 5 and Class 2). To volunteer call: 250-828-3822 or 250-377-2053 or 778257-1548. The BC Wildlife Park is celebrating their 50th Anniversary with a gala dinner event. They are looking for volunteers to join a planning committee to help plan their grand celebration for next year. You must be 18+ to volunteer. For more information call 250-572-4653.

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Individuals living with mental health and substance use disorders will benefit from Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams and a crisis response team providing targeted supports for Kamloops, Kelowna and the Cariboo-Chilcotin, a first-oftheir kind for the Interior, Health Minister Terry Lake announced recently. “While we have a strong base of services for people with mental health and substance use issues, there are some clients who require more intensive intervention and support to live a healthier life,” said Lake. “This will be possible with these new ACT and crisis response teams, and is just one example of work going on throughout the province to support those in need of additional support.” Funding for the ACT teams and the crisis response team is provided jointly, with Interior Health contributing $2 million and the Ministry of Health pro-

viding $2 million for a total of $4 million. “ACT teams provide a very intensive, team-oriented range of supports for individuals with serious mental health issues and substance use challenges,” said Kamloops South Thompson MLA Todd Stone. “I’m proud these teams will now help our communities, and hope to see the same successes ACT teams have shown in other areas of the province.” Different from traditional programs, as the name states, the ACT team reaches out directly to clients 24 hours per day, seven-days-a-week, making client contact in the community as often as two to three times per day, based on individual needs. Interior Health is in the process of hiring staff for the ACT and crisis response teams, and hopes to see them in place by February with clinical programs starting in the late spring and early summer.

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Celebrate Christmas with KSO Kamloops Symphony will be joined by 16-year-old violin soloist Julien Haynes for Christmas with the KSO. Haynes is the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts Symphony Award winner. He has been studying violin since he could hold one. A regular provinciallevel competitor, Haynes also received Best of Festival in Penticton in 2014 and Most Promising Performer in Kelowna. Other young performers will also join Kamloops Symphony musicians on stage. The Kamloops Symphony Music School’s Youth String Orchestra will play alongside professional musicians for all but one piece in the programme. The nine string players that make up the youth string orchestra have played portions of the Christmas performance for the past three years. They attend both group and private lessons at Kamloops Symphony Music School and are high school students ranging from Grades 10 to 12.

Christmas with the KSO is a programme designed to celebrate the season. The evening will start off with Philip Lane’s Wassail Dances. It is one of a number of his works themed around the Christmas season. It was originally commissioned by the Gloucestershire Youth Orchestra and premiered in 1973. Lane made a career reconstructing lost film scores and is known for his light music compositions and arrangements. Haynes will perform two movements from Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1. Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 is one of the most popular romantic violin concertos. Bruch began composing at nine years old and wrote over 200 works. Christmas with the KSO will run for two performances: December 13 at 7:30pm and December 14 at 2:00 pm at Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets are availble at Kamloops Live! Box Office at 250-374-5483 or www.kamloopslive.ca.

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Many performances to dazzle and delight this season ■■ Blue Christmas Service on Dec. 10 at 7:30pm at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. A non-denominational service of prayer. FMI call 250-372-3020. ■■ Christmas Memorial Services on Dec. 11 at 7pm at Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour St. FMI or to RSVP call 250-374-1454. ■■ Live in the Lounge at Lake City Casino, 540 Victoria St. Dec. 13 - DJ Don Andrew from 8pm to 12am. ■■ Caitlin Goulet on Dec. 12 and 13 from 8 to 11pm at the Heritage Plaza Fireside Lounge, 405 Victoria St. No Cover, 19+ event. ■■ 17th Annual Wildlights Festival at BC Wildlife Park from Dec. 12 to Jan. 4 (closed Christmas Day) from 5 to 9pm. FMI call 250-573-3242 ext. 226 or visit www.bczoo.org. ■■ TVASC Christmas Dinner and Dance on Dec. 13 at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Cocktails at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm and dance at 8pm. Music by DJ Alan Bruce. Tickets must be reserved by Dec. 8 by calling Zonia at 250-372-0091 or Francoise at 250-372-3782. ■■ Christmas with the KSO on Dec. 13 from 7:30 to 9:30pm and Dec. 14 from

Patti Philips adds to an overflowing mountain of assorted toys and goodies during the River’s Toys for Kids at Hotel 540 on December 3. 1,953 toys were donated and $17,053.30 in cash donations was raised for RIH Pediatrics Ward and $5,090 raised for Christmas Amalgamated. Way to go, Kamloops!

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2 to 4pm at the Sagebrush Theatre, 821 Munro St. Tickets available at Kamloops Live Box Office; 250-374-5483 or www. kamloopslive.ca. FMI call 250-372-5000 or www.kamloopssymphony.com. ■ CP Holiday Train on Dec. 16 at 4:45pm at Interior Savings Centre. Features a boxcar stage and a lineup of great musical talent. Please bring a donation for the Kamloops Food Bank. ■ Pagan Coffee Meet-Up on the third Thurs. of each month from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. FMI visit: Kamloops Pagan Community on facebook. Wear your Ugly Christmas Sweaters on Dec. 18! ■ The Kamloops Naturalist Club is having its annual Christmas Social on Dec. 18 at 7pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Look for an interesting slide show and a nature quiz. Guests welcome. FMI phone 250-554-1285. ■ Snow White- The Panto presented by Laughing Stock Theatre on Dec. 24, 26, 27, 29, 31 at 1pm and Dec. 27 and 30 at 7pm at the Sagebrush Theatre, 821 Munro St. Tickets available at Kamloops Live Box Office: 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or www.kamloopslive.ca.

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ECHO STARGAZER DEAR SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Happy Birthday and watch the spending! The holidays are almost here and it’s your birthday but don’t go too overboard. Expect a pleasant surprise. DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) As Venus enters your sign mid-week you can expect people and opportunities to naturally be attracted to you. Expect strangers to walk up and say ‘hi’. Yes it’s weird, but you’re shining. Have fun. DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Forgive and forget. This week is all about love and getting into the holiday spirit. Humbug you say perhaps… Until you learn the person who has your eye secretly wants to join your festivities. DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Finally, some calm waters. You’ll be busy with a whirlwind of social engagements but as the festive spirit hits, everything will flow beautifully. The past is about to come calling. DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) The festive season hit and you’ll want to get out and play! You’re buoyant off a recent success that is expanding your social circle and adding to your pocketbook. Love is waiting at the bookstore. DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Expect extra hours at work but the bosses have noticed and you’re going to be amply rewarded. The perks arrive just in time for a smart new romance. An inheritance is on the way. DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) Go get ‘em, Gemini. Love is still in the air and it’s waiting for you to make your move. Don’t worry about being perfect. Just say hello. DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) Business once again takes the center stage. You’ll be looking at your finances and how to make your nest egg grow. Sure you’d like to take a break but making money and taking care of the family always come first. DEAR LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) You’re radiating love and happiness and the world notices. Be beautiful this week and take a chance on yourself. You’re luckier than you realize. DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Take a well-deserved break but when you return watch for accidents. The pace is going to pick up in your absence but you’ll be ready for it. A new project gathers steam. DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Children take on a greater importance as you’ve found a new desire to shine and play. Home life smooth’s out and some will be adding to the family! DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Recent success should be explored further. Follow your trail of “yeses”. If someone says “no”, remember - there are a lot of other people who are waiting to share your gifts. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

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