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Special olympics makes its way to River City More than 1,600 disabled athletes, coaches, and support staff are preparing for the competition of their lives, as they converge in Kamloops July 6 to 8 for the Special Olympics BC (SOBC) Summer Games. Athletes from all over British Columbia and Yukon will be in the Tournament Capital for two days of competition during the largest SOBC Provincial Games to date. Athletes will compete with determination and pride in 11 SOBC summer sports, including bowling (five- and 10-pin), athletics, basketball, bocce, golf, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer, softball, and swimming. They will also have an opportunity to advance to the 2018 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games to be held in Nova Scotia. From there, qualifiers could even move on to the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Kamloops and the SOBC have a long history, as the Tournament Capital will be hosting the event for the fourth time, including the first official SOBC Summer Games in 1986. After hosting the 2015 SOBC Winter Games, Kamloops has the honor of being the first community to host back-toback SOBC Winter and Summer Games. This year the opening ceremony will be held on July 6 at the Sandman Centre (which will also host powerlifting and rhythmic gymnastics), with two days of competition following on July 7 and July 8. A number of other Kamloops locations will play host to events, including Bowlertime and Falcon Lanes
(five- and 10-pin bowling), Brock Pool (swimming), Kamloops Golf & Country Club (golf), McArthur Island Park (bocce, soccer), South Kamloops Secondary School and the Kamloops School of the Arts (basketball), the Tournament Capital Centre (track and field), and the Tournament Capital Ranch (softball). For more than 30 years SOBC has improved the lives of individuals with disabilities and, in turn, the lives of everyone they’ve touched. This year’s event is sure
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Aboriginal Day returns to Riverside Park Traditional drums, dancing, and art were all on display in Riverside Park on June 21, as the community came together to celebrate
National Aboriginal Day. The atmosphere was festive, with hundreds young and old singing and dancing along to the entertain-
ment. The event, which was continued into the evening held at Riverside Park for at the Tk’emlups Powwow the first time in years, cer- Grounds. tainly appeared to be a success, and the celebration
Made in canada concert helps ring in canada 150 To help celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, the Chamber Musicians Of Kamloops is hosting a Made in Canada concert with superb musicians, original compositions, an eclectic collection, and 100% Canadian content. This concert event will feature world-premiere composi-
tions from Imant Raminsh and Doug Jamieson. Performances by Carlene Wiebe, Rod Simmons, Catharine Dochstader, Cvetozar Vutev, Annette Dominik, Rhiannon Nachbaur, Ashley Kroecher, Martin Kratky, Tracey Clarke, Dimiter Terziev, and Curtis Howell. This concert will consist
of a variety of performances on strings, flute, piano, vocalists - nine musical pieces altogether and a handbell choir presentation by Bells of Note, directed by June Routledge. The concert will be held at St. Andrew’s Church on June 28, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for stu-
dents, and available at the door. The Chamber Musicians of Kamloops is a registered, community-based nonprofit founded in May 2009 which strives to be an open forum for musical expression.
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cluding right here in Kamloops, and the event aims to engage more than 8,000 people while raising $1.5 million. This year’s familyfriendly Kamloops ride was held at Centennial Park in Westsyde. T-shirts were distributed to participants before the start of the ride, while a welcome program got everyone pumped up and ready to go. From there riders enjoyed a scenic view of the beautiful North Thompson River along the way to Riverside Park before returning to Centennial Park with 5km, 10km, and 23km rides for those of
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If you can’t afford a doctor, go to an airport - you’ll get a free x-ray and a breast exam, and if you mention Al Qaeda, you’ll get a free Aside from the the NHL draft, who else is thinking hockey in this heat? The Kamloops Storm - that’s who. The Storm held their spring camp this past weekend at the Brock Arena. colonoscopy.
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unique and wonderful in their own ways. Hey there Kamloops! Downtown KamYou will never hear two musical acts that loops is a vibrant and artistic commusound the same and this summer downnity that encompasses all things special town will be filled with a variety of difabout Kamloops. Here in Downtown ferent music. We have everything from Kamloops we encourage artists to bloom family trios, solo performers, guitarand share their talents with the city! If ists, violinists, djs and more! The musiyou frequent downtown as much as cians are from all backgrounds, ages, I do I am sure you have seen the live music that we have in Downtown Kaand musical genres yet all of their mumloops throughout the warmer months. sical talents are a joy for anyone’s ears. This is my first year as a CAP Team Their beautiful music will be filling the member, but I have been a musician for downtown core on the 200, 300, and 400 Downtown Kamloops for much longer! blocks of Victoria and Lansdowne VilFor the past 4 years I have been perform- CAP comments lage! Every block brings a new musician, ing for the wonderful people of downsound, and atmosphere for you to enjoy. town! The live music program running Artisans Alive is such an important iniLeah de Zeeuw this summer is called Artisans Alive and tiative for the downtown core as it prowill be promoting the artistic community motes local artists and creates a refreshto bring so many amazing people to our downtown ing atmophere. We have so much to offer in our core. The aim is that our live music will emphasize downtown core from stunning scenery to a plethora our vibrant downtown community and bring people of dining, entertainment, and shopping for all ages! in from far and wide! Artisans Alive will feature mu- We want Artisans Alive to encourage people to visit sicians in Downtown Kamloops for the months of Downtown Kamloops and stay awhile to enjoy all July and August every Wednesday through Sunday that we have to offer, including amazing live music. from 11:30am-2:00pm! The musicians will be play- Live music is crucial to creating a warm and friendly ing on Victoria street and in Lansdowne Village for environment, and programs such as Artisans Alive all to enjoy. A new part of our live music this year make it possible to achieve just that! is that it will continue later on into the evening on Thursday and Friday nights from 5:30pm-7:30pm on Written by Leah de Zeeuw from the Customer Care the corner of 3rd and Victoria. This is part of down- and Patrol (CAP) Team. Reach us at 250-572town’s initiative to stay open later! We want to keep 3008/3009 or the Information Kiosk at 250-572-3017. our downtown full of life late into the evening this Email capteam@downtownkamloops.com. Follow us summer, so come on down after work and enjoy live on Facebook, Instagram (Downtownkamloops) and music and all that Downtown Kamloops has to offer. Twitter (@downtownkamloops) too! Our musicians for Artisans Alive are all amazingly
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Royal Canadian Legion Week The local Royal Canadian Legion Kamloops Branch 52 is preparing to celebrate its 90th birthday alongside Canada’s 150th in style this year during Legion Week from June 25 to July 1. The organization kicked the festivities off with a Veterans Day luncheon on June 27 at its 425 Lansdowne St. location. All veterans, be they Legion members or not, were welcomed to attend. The real party however is set for the evening of June 30, when Branch 52 will officially celebrate its 90th anniversary with a semi-formal Gala Dinner & Dance. Tickets for the Gala Dinner & Dance are now on sale at the branch for a cost of just $20 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m., special presentations at 8 p.m., and finally the dance kicking off at 9 p.m. The Legion is familyfriendly, so children and youth are welcome to at-
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Marion Schilling wins $100,000 Playground The votes are in, and Kamloops’ own Marion Schilling Elementary School has ranked third in a province-wide playground revitalization competition, winning the cool $100,000 cheque that comes with it. The BCAA Play Here contest saw schools, parks, and playgrounds from across the province enter for a chance to be one of three to receive much-needed updates to their playground facilities, making them safer and more enjoyable for the children who frequent them. Marion Schilling, located in Valleyview, made the top 10 earlier in the competition thanks to the non-stop voting from Kamloops residents, though there was some concern the school
would fall short of winning the funds. However the people of Kamloops came through for their school, continuing to show support by voting after posters supporting the campaign began appearing on local bridges and telephone poles. Marion Schilling is a central location in the Valleyview community, however the current playground is deteriorating and outdated. Hopefully with the influx of cash the school can remain a central hub for local residents. Other winners in the contest included Bouchie Lake Elementary in Quesnel, McKay Street Park in Prince Rupert and Galiano Community School on Galiano Island (off the eastern coast of Vancouver Island).
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celebrates 10th Anniversary This year finds the Kamloops Courthouse Gallery Society celebrating its 10th anniversary with a wide variety of artwork transcending a great number of mediums. Begun in 2007 as the brainchild of local artists, four of whom remain charter members, the Kamloops Courthouse Gallery, situated in Kamloops’ 100+ year old original courthouse, features 13 local artists whose work is one-of-a-kind, offering great variety for finding that elusive, treasured piece for keeping or giving away. Whether it be weaving, pottery, pastels, photography, wa-
tercolour, pen and ink, art glass, jewelry, fiber art, traditional native stone work, finely inlaid wood, pine needle basketry or bird miniatures, our 10th Anniversary selection makes The Kamloops Courthouse Gallery a destination of choice. Open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 52 weeks a year, at the historic Old Courthouse at the corner of First Avenue and W. Seymour, with plenty of available parking. Call 250314-6600 or visit www.kamloopscourthousegallery.ca for more info.
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Night in the Park July 8th! After that is our annual Overlanders Day which is happening on August 19th. These events are wonderful contribution to our community, giving businesses a chance to show what they’re all about with lots of fun the whole family can enjoy! These two large and exciting
all the other activities that are starting to migrate to the North Shore and continue to make us a destination spot in Kamloops. The opportunities that we are constantly being presented with working for such an amazing association, are incredible. Being able to support and work with many of the North Shore businesses, as well as creating these events, teaches us new skills that we can use, not only as students but also in our daily living. Because we are all studying in different programs, we each bring with us a different perspective which allows us to approach everything in an unique way, creating a special experience not only for everyone at our Wilson House offices but to the North Shore community as well! As we approach the season, we have lots to do to get ready for all the hustle and bustle happening on the North Shore this summer. With further commercial developments soon to come to the southern end of Tranquille, project planning Callhas The Echo To been Book This Or AnyWe OtherasSpace never higher! the community coordinators for summer activities are very excited to be working on these We are your newspaper in your neighbourhood. projects. It is fantastic to see how the North Shore continues to grow and help make Kamloops shine!
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The Kamloops area is hiking country. Much of it is open terrain with large hills providing sweeping vistas from many vantage points, but there is much more to see than just the big post-card views. We live in an area with a long volcanic history and the evidence of that violent, hostile past remains on bold display throughout the region to this day. Northwest of the city lies the Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area, a large tract of public land made up largely of open, rolling countryside. But it also has spectacular cliffs
times the contraction occurs around evenly-spaced centers, and when this happens a hexagonal pattern will develop and extend downward through the flow to form long geometric columns. This phenomenon is called columnar jointing. The best example of basaltic columnar jointing in our area is located on the south side of the Dew Drop Flats, directly north of Battle Bluff. To reach it, follow the Tranquille-Criss Creek Road to the switch-back turn and continue straight on Frederick Road to the Battle Bluff trailhead. Follow the Battle
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Bluff Trail to the bottom of the hill where the final ascent begins, then turn east up a gently-rising wooded valley. The basalt columns appear on the north side as a nearly vertical, 25-meter-high cliff, forming part of a hill known locally as Bighorn Bluff and referred to by my wife as French Fry Hill.
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Harry’s Hackers, Free YMCA/YWCA n The Artisans Alive live music program has expanded to include evenings. Musicians will entertain downtown visitors will live music Thursday and Friday evenings from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm all summer long, in addition Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30 am to 2 pm. See the schedule at downtownkamloops.com. n The Harry’s Hackers For Hospice fundraiser will be held at Mount Paul Golf Course on July 9. Tickets cost $60 and include nine holes, dinner and a hospice donation. Tee time is 2 pm. Book a four-person team by calling the golf shop at 250-374-4653 by July 4. n The Kamloops YMCAYWCA will be offering free summer membership to teens aged 13-18 from July 1 to Aug. 31 to promote healthy physical activity. Don’t miss this chance to get out and get healthy! Call 250-3727725 for more info. n Summer Camp Kamloops Track and Field Club will be holding a Summer Camp from July 3-5 at Hillside Stadium. For families who would like their children to get some Run Jump Throw training in a supervised camp.The camp will run from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm each day. Athletes may
be dropped off at the Stadium starting at 7:30 am when our supervisors/coaches will be there to receive them.Fee is $75 per child. Register for this camp on TrackieReg at - http://www.trackiereg.com/2017KAMLsummer_ camp n MADE IN CANADA Celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial with the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops and special guests the Bells of Note handbell choir. An all-Canadian concert with music by Canadian composers. June 28, 7:30 pm, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 6th and Douglas. Tickets: $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students, available at the door. n The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers for HUNGER HEROES FUNDRAISING CONCERT ON JULY 15th. We need a Mobile Kitchen Helper to assist in serving food (by donation) to guests of our fundraising concert. Volunteer will be kitchen-oriented, Food Safe preferred but not necessary. The event is at Riverside Park – 9:00am – 5:30pm. Please contact Christine at 250-554-1611 ext 205. n Saturday Farmer’s Market 200 block of St. Paul St. and the Stewart Wood schoolyard. 8:30am-12:30pm. FMI http://www.kamloopsfarmers-
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market.com/ n Project X Theatre return to Prince Charles Park from July 10 – 29 with performances of The Jungle Book and Rapunzel. More information will be available soon at www.projectxtheatre.ca n Gallery. A youth-directed collaboration between the KAG and Kamloops Library that meets Wednesday from 3:30 – 5pm. The program offers space for creative youth to make art and generate ideas for future projects. New members welcome. Ages 12-24.
n Kamloops Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 7:15-9:00 pm the 3rd Monday of each month at The Yoga Loft 201-409 Seymour Street. Open to women of all ages and stages. FMI Kamloopsbcsg@ gmail.com n HACK Nights at Kamloops Makerspace (207 Victoria St. West) Every Wednesday 6-8pm, drop in for a tour, work on a project or learn a new skill. FMI http://kamloopsmakerspace.com/a
new tourism Kamloops Visitor’s Centre opens Downtown Tourism Kamloops has opened a new downtown visitor centre location to help what is expected to be a large wave of guests and visitors descending upon the Tournament Capital this summer. The new centre is conveniently
located in the Kamloops Blazers Corner Store at the Sandman Centre in the heart of downtown Kamloops. It will be open seven days a week from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in June before expanding to 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the busy July and August sum-
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mer season. Speaking on the opening of the new location, Tourism Kamloops CEO Beverley DeSantis said, “We are all working to make people’s visit to Kamloops as memorable and fulfilling as possible.” The downtown visitor’s centre
will not only offer tourists valuable information to help them enjoy their stay in Kamloops, but also provide a space where locals and visitors alike can congregate to plan their next adventure in our beautiful city.
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ECHO STARGAZER June 26 –July 2, 2017 DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) Although you’re normally our quietest sign, this week the gift of the gab grabs hold of your tongue prompting you to speak up and reach out. Short trips and errands dot the week but it’s your communication that holds the focus. Watch your words DEAR LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) Someone is spreading rumours about your latest adventures so be alert for unusual looks and off-color comments. Money will be the main theme this week. Leave the drama for a couple of days and focus on filling your boots.
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DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Watch your words when addressing the peeps. A casual expression or off-hand joke might suddenly rub a close friend the wrong way. Instead of fighting it out take some “me” time and pamper yourself. It’s time to visit the spa. DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Be super careful while out and about this week! Accidents and public arguments continue to plague the landscape. You’ll feel nostalgic and introspective. Give an old friend a call just to see how they’re doing. DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You’re a loving sign with a lot to give but this week love simply asks for too much. Set your boundaries and make them stick. You’ve finally realized the waiting game is the same as going it alone. Be the love you’d like to receive. DEAR SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Keep pressing. Feet may feel like they’re spinning for the entire summer but the transit will pass and you will be better off than it currently feels. It’s time for a shopping spree. DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Relationship trouble peaks with a fight you won’t be able to avoid. Watch your words and try not to be too heavy-handed with your response. It’s still your time for love so make up quickly and move on. DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Watch for accidents and continue to watch your health. Rushing will lead to accidents. Home continues to attract love and money so invite the gang over for some fun. Love favours time with the family. DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Love is on the mind and it’s to your partner’s advantage. Children kick up a major fuss. Keep knocking on doors. The planets are blessed by Pisces who reach out and say hello. DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) As much as you’d like to get out and have fun, deep inside you already know it’s a work week. Money continues to fatten your wallet but your habits need attention. Plan for success but let love guide your steps.. DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) It’s always a beautiful day to be beautiful and this week you should be looking good and feeling even better. A sobering cloud continues to hover over frisky fun leading you into the arms of someone older or a little more stable. Love wants you to smile DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) Even though you’re our most curious and “on the go” sign, there are times when the peace and security of home are exactly what you need for a beautiful day. Check in with your mom and see if everyone is ok. Don’t overspend! Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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The Kamloops Heritage Railway kicked off the season with the Summer Shakedown this past weekend. Prior to Engine 2141 pulling out of the terminal, passengers were entertained by the Kamloops Rube Band and KHR staff, who were dressed in period clothing. The train runs scheduled trips Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm for the month of July, and 7 pm for the month of August. Trips are also scheduled for noon every Saturday all summer long.
Heritage Rail Tour under canada Day lights The Kamloops Heritage Railway is offering passengers a unique view of what is sure to be a spectacular fireworks extravaganza to mark Canada’s 150th birthday - from the back of a 100-plus-year-old steam train. The 1912-built 2141 steam locomotive, otherwise known as The Spirit of Kamloops, is kicking off its summer season with a Canada Day Fireworks Special. After a hectic day enjoying the festivities around the city on what is sure to be a classic blistering Kamloops summer day, riders will be able to relax in comfort as they take in an evening journey on The Spirit of Kamloops. The trip will begin at the former CN station and culminate with an unparalleled view of the annual Canada Day light show. The Canada Day Fireworks Special is the first of many exciting events on offer by the Kamloops Heritage Railway this summer, including the popular
Bill Miner Train Robbery. Back in 1906 Bill Miner and two other outlaws robbed a CP train not far from Kamloops in Monte Creek, and while they hopped for booty they ended up in jail. Riders will be able to enjoy a recreation of that Wild West adventure featuring outlaws riding real horses (but carrying fake guns). The Spirit of Kamloops has been a local icon since it was bought by former Mayor Jack Fitzwater and brought to the River City in 1961 after serving for decades shipping goods and people across Canada’s prairies. From 1961 to 1994 the train sat downtown and generations of Kamloops children played upon it, until a decision was made for efforts to put the old 2141 back on the rails. In 2002 The Spirit of Kamloops made its reintroduction, carrying a load of passengers for the first time in decades, and it has been one of the most popular summer activities for Kamloopsians since.
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS:
Water Restrictions are in effect from May 1 to August 31.
When can I water? Even-numbered property addresses are only allowed to sprinkle or irrigate on even-numbered days. Odd-numbered property addresses are only allowed to sprinkle or irrigate on odd-numbered days. Sprinkling and irrigating are never allowed between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm.
Automatic Irrigation Sprinkling and irrigating between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 am are restricted to automatic irrigation systems or sprinklers controlled by a timer and must comply with even and odd days for watering.
Penalties Bylaw infractions incur a fine of $100 for a first offense and $200 for each subsequent offence.
kamloops.ca/water
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WARnInG! This publication is not suitable, and not intended, for children and those with a weak sense of humour. If you meet these requirements, stop reading immediately and secure your parents permission. In fact stop and call your parents anyway. Thank them for bringing you into the world. Thank them for raising you. How long has it been since you told Mom you loved her? Too long, I bet. Go ahead, call her now.
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JULY EVENTS
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July 9 • 7:30–11:00 pm
Saturday July 22, 10am–2pm
Art Sale
Sunday Night Dance July 15 • 7:30 pm -11:30 pm
TVASC Dance
July 23 • 7:30–11:00 pm
Paintings by Rose Rodriques more info call 250.376.4777
Fall Antiques & Collectibles Sale We are taking table rental applications now Sale takes place Oct 20 & 21
Sunday Night Dance
WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS: 10am: Chair Fitness, 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1:30pm: Euchre TUESDAYS: 10am: Wood Carving 6pm: Bingo WEDNESDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1pm: Cribbage 1:30pm Chair Fitness THURSDAYS: 10am: Stitchers Club, 1pm: Bridge, 1pm: Whist FRIDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1pm: Canasta SUNDAYS: 7:30-11pm: Sunday Night Dance $10 at the door. (June 4, 11, 18, 25)
Hair by Loreen every Friday from 9 am call 250.320.2266 for an appointment Revive Chair Massage 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1 pm call 778.220.2855 for information
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