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A week of awareness in Kamloops Mid-October marks a number of significant awareness weeks in the City of Kamloops, as the community looks to highlight fire prevention, waste reduction, and homelessness. From Sunday Oct. 8 to Saturday Oct. 14, fire departments across BC and North America worked to educate the public about the importance of fire safety and having a practiced fire escape plan with two ways out as part of Fire Prevention Week. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes after the smoke alarm sounds to safely escape. That’s why home escape planning is so critical in a fire situation, as it ensures that everyone in the household knows how to wisely use that small window of time. Kamloops Fire Rescue encouraged all Kamloops households to develop a plan together and practice it. A home escape plan includes working smoke alarm on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and near all sleeping areas. It also includes two ways out of every room, usually a door or a window, with a clear path to an outside meeting place like a tree or lighting pole that is a safe distance from the home. Kamloops Fire Rescue also offered a number of additional tips
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A Kamloops firefighter shows a group of children how a fire truck works. Mid-October marks three awareness campaigns: Fire Prevention Week, Waste Reduction Week, and Homelessness Action Week. Photo: Kamloops Fire Rescue. and recommendations for prac- response teams; and to never runs from Monday, Oct. 16 ticing a home escape plan, in- go back into a burning building. to Sunday, Oct. 22. The City cluding: drawing a map of your To learn more about this of Kamloops is encouraging home marking the exits and year’s Fire Prevention Week residents to participate by repaths to outside; conducting a campaign titled “Every Sec- ducing their household waste. home fire drill twice a year, one ond Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out” To help residents save money at day and one at night; teaching visit firepreventionweek.org or on their utility bills, the City is children to escape on their own contact Kamloops Fire Rescue. waiving the $50 exchange fee when they can’t be helped; makOn the heels of Fire Preven- for the month of October for ing sure the numbers on your tion Week follows Waste Re- residents who wish to downsize home are clearly marked to aid duction Week in Canada, which - continued on page 2
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Residents of Kamloops have been weaving ‘homeless mats’ to deliver to people in need to ensure nobody has to sleep on the cold ground this fall. Photo: Kamloops Homeless Mat Project Facebook.
Startup Kamloops has been named a national finalist for the 2017 Startup Canada Awards to be held in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 19. With leadership from Kamloops Innovation, Startup Kamloops works to create and support entrepreneurship of all kinds by bringing together a number of local organizations, including Venture Kamloops, the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, Kamloops Makerspace, the City of Kamloops, Thompsons Rivers University, and others. “Through partnerships and collaborations with entrepreneur support organizations in Kamloops, we have been able to attract talent, jobs, and companies to Kamloops,” said Kamloops Innovation Executive Director Lincoln Smith in a press release.
City working to reduce homelessness In addition to being Waste Reduction Week, Oct. 16-23 also marks Homelessness Action Week here in British Columbia, and the City of Kamloops has informed about a number of steps it’s taking to reduce homelessness. Homelessness Action Week is an annual event held in municipalities across BC to inform, engage, and listen to what members of our community have to say about homelessness. The City of Kamloops is a key partner in supporting solutions for the community, however those solutions need to involved the federal and provincial governments, as well as various community partners. Kamloops has partnered with BC Housing, Service Canada, and other community agencies to implement a series of options to address homelessness. Recently the City lent its support to a 40-50-bed shelter to be activated at Stuart Wood Elementary School during ex-
treme weather events this win- permanent becomes available. viduals who have no alterIn that vein, the City of Ka- native but to carry around ter. This temporary shelter will be 100% funded by BC Hous- mloops is working with BC everything they home. This ing and will be operated by the Housing to support the creation facility should provide a safe Canadian Mental Health As- of permanent modular housing place to store their possessions. sociation. The City noted in a apartments on both sides of the Finally, the City is launching a press release that the temporary Thompson River. This concept Call for Proposals for projects use of Stuart Wood would not is modeled after a pilot proj- focused on providing Housing take away from the ongoing ect in Vancouver that provides First programs and support. Bediscussion of the future use of a quick, affordable option for tween now and March 31, 2019, the building. The City is also permanent supported housing. some half a million dollars will exploring suitable locations for There are also plans to work be available through the federal this temporary shelter program with the community towards government’s Homelessness that would meet immediate a mini-storage facility over Partnering Strategy. For more housing needs until something the next few weeks for indi- info visit kamloops.ca. – continued from front their garbage containers, which could result in an annual saving of up to $135 on utility bills. The City will also provide residents with an opportunity to learn about the new recycling system in Kamloops and other ways to reduce waste during a “Rethinking Recycling” course prepared by the City’s sustainability educator on Tuesday, Oct. 24, in Meeting Room
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The Spirit of Kamloops When you hear the phrase, the “Spirit of Kamloops”, what comes to mind? Do you think of the two rivers that meet here? Our lush parks and greenery? How about our friendly, local attitude? The answer for the hardworking staff and volunteers of the Kamloops Heritage Railway Society, a registered charity, is the steam engine “2141” also known as the “Spirit of Kamloops.” The 2141 was built by the Canadian Locomotive Company in Kingston, Ontario for the Canadian Northern Railway and is classified as “Light Consolidation” because of her 2-8-0 wheel configuration. The official class is M-3-d and she is the only survivor of this type. From 1913-1598 the 2141 was used to carry a mix of passengers and freight, until she was finally slated for demolition. On October 28th,1961, after three years of arduous work, Mayor Jack Fitzwater of Kamloops finally persuaded City Council and the CNR that selling the locomotive to Kam-
loops was and the City the best wanted the choice. once thrivA f t e r ing train to a payroll onto the ment of tracks once $2,000.00 again. The the train steam engine was refurwas lovingly bished to restored over become an 8-year pea static riod (1993 display - 2001) by at Riverof CAP COMMENTS ad e group side Park. dicated The new volunteers Jon George landmark after 80,000 train sat hours of lain a secbor and a tion of Riverside Park new 5,000 square foot inactive for over 30 home on Lorne Street. years until 1993, when On June 26, 2002, the a private enterprise ap- Kamloops Heritage Railproached the City with a way carried the first paspurchase offer after real- sengers on the “Spirit of izing the train’s potential. Kamloops” rail tour and The entrepreneur wanted has been a proud staple to restore the 2141 and of our city ever since. offer train rides in Alber- Steam train aficionados ta. The City asked resi- and history buffs, not dents for their opinions to mention families and and it became abundantly people of all ages, conclear that the residents of tinue to enjoy these train Kamloops could not part rides today! One 5-star ways with the soon to be review from Trip Advi“Spirit of Kamloops”. A sor claims “it is a fancommunity plan quickly tastic way to experience developed to undertake a ride on the rails like it the restoration for local used to be!” The Kamtrain rides. The public loops Heritage Railway
The Kamloops Storm and the Kamloops SPCA are teaming up for a fundraiser during their game against the Sicamous Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 5pm to help raise funds for a new SPCA building. During the game fans will be able to wager on an intermission race between 20 dachshunds on the ice, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to the SPCA. There will be prizes for fans who pick the first, second, and third place dogs, as well as a silent auction with again all the money going to the SPCA. The Storm will also donate 50 per cent of ticket sales to the event. Society is gearing up for the autumn and winter events coming very soon. Spooky Ghost Train anyone? Tickets are on sale right now, so check out more information at www.kamrail.com/ autumn-railtours. Until next time Downtown Kamloops, keep on riding the rails! Written by Jon George, Customer Care and Patrol (CAP) Team Member. Reach us at 250-5723008/3009 or the Customer Care & Info Centre at 250-572-3017. Email capteam@downtownkamloops.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram (Downtownkamloops) and Twitter (@downtownkamloops) too! Sources: www.facebook.com/pg/KamRail/ about/?ref=page_internal, wikipedia.org/ wiki/Kamloops_Heritage_Railway, www. kamrail.com/history, www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g154932-d254521Reviews-Kamloops_ Heritage_Railway_ Steam_Train-Kamloops_ British_Columbia.html
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The inclusiveness of Scouts
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Recently I read some news that, while creating quite a backlash from some corners, left me overjoyed. Announced on the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl, it was revealed that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) would soon welcome girls into their ranks. The negative response, particularly from supporters of the Girl Scouts of the USA, is a balanced and fair one, as detractors argue that young girls already have a scouting organization. In fact, Girl Scouts President Kathy Hopinkah Hannah wrote an open letter to the BSA, accusing them of a “covert campaign” against declining membership in the Girl Scouts. While there may be a grain of truth in that statement, I still can’t help but think the move is nothing but a positive one. For their part the BSA argues that busier and more diverse families need simpler solutions, and a convenient program that serves the whole family will be more appealing. In Canada, this entire brouhaha is of course moot, as Scouts
Scouts Canada, which was founded in 1914 and has over 60,000 youth members, has been a co-educational organization for more than two decades. Photo: Scouts Canada
Canada is already a co-educational organization that is committed to diversity and has a policy not to discriminate based on gender, culture, religious belief, or sexual orientation. The scouting movement was, for me, a transformative time in my life that has stuck with me since. I spent nearly 10 years in the organization, and some of the best memories of my youth came through scouting. We went for week long hikes in the mountains, slept in snow caves, canoed on many local lakes and rivers, and participated in nearly every outdoor activity that one could think of. More than that though was the life skills that Scouts taught me, and the lasting friendships I made. Ironing my uni-
form before a meeting, sewing badges onto a blanket, leading ceremonies, planning camping trips, learning about all variety of wildlife and terrain, participating in fundraisers…simple things maybe, but ones that I still use to this day. You’d be surprised how often I’m able to accomplish some small, obscure, or otherwise difficult task and my partner asks: “How did you know how to do that?” Well, because I learned it in Scouts. As for the friendships, one of my best, a man who’s been nothing short of a lifesaver for me and my partner since we’ve arrived in Canada and whom we currently live beneath, I met some 20 years ago in Scouts. The bonds you make while braving the
elements with your fellow Scouts can truly last a lifetime. So who’s in the wrong here? Is the BSA really trying to submarine the Girl Scouts of the USA, or are their intentions goodnatured? I tend to lean towards the latter. Scouting should be completely inclusive and if the move gets more young girls interested in joining the organizations, learning life skills, and making lasting friendships, then that’s a win for everybody. Ken Hill is a staff writer for The Echo. He previously worked for Hurriyet Daily News, the largest Englishlanguage daily newspaper in Turkey. Contact him at echo@ shawcable.com.
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BCSEA focuses on reducing waste at annual meeting The Kamloops Chapter of the BC Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA) has invited the public to attend its annual general meeting, which will focus on reducing waste as part of Canada’s Waste Reduction Week. The theme of the meeting will be “Reducing Waste – There is no Planet B” and will include guest speakers Marcia Dick of the City of Kamloops, who will talk about what an individual can to do reduce waste and recycle, as well as Cassandra Enns from the TNRD, who will discuss what is currently happening and what has been proposed for waste management in the region, including a draft solid waste management plan. A question and answer period will follow each talk. Waste reduction and sustainable energy are closely linked, though not in an obvious way, the BCSEA noted in a press release. From harvesting natural resources to manufacturing, growing food, and transporting goods from one place to
another, the amount of energy needed to make our daily lives possible is staggering. Much of that energy gets wasted due to a disposable lifestyle. Reducing our carbon and energy footprint means rethinking our buying habits, like avoiding excessive packaging, buying used, minimizing possessions, and repurposing items when possible. This challenges us to take another look at what we throw away, objects and food alike, and, even further, it leads us to wonder what happens to all that wasted energy we throw out as solid waste. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 7-9pm in room 1792 at the Old Main building in Thompsons Rivers University. The event is free of charge, refreshments will be on hand, and everyone is welcome to attend. If you have any questions about the event, you can contact the BCSEA Kamloops Chapter at kamloops@bcsea.org.
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Filmmaker Stephanie Boyd (left) has spent years documenting indigenous issues in Peru. She will be a guest speaker at the Indigenous Women Water Defenders: Local to Global forum. Photo: Stephanie Boyd Facebook
TRU Law hosts resource extraction forum Two Spa:th (bears, pictured) will help Kw’at’el (a mouse) who sets forth on a journey for knowledge and forgiveness in Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish. Photo: Jayda Page Photography
Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish Western Canada Theatre is set to present Axis Theatre Company’s Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish by Joseph A. Dandurand as part of its Family Series of productions. Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish has shades of Hansel and Gretel mixed with the First Nations story The Wild Woman of the Woods told through mask and music. In Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish, six storytellers from the Kwantlen First Nations Village of Squa’lets spin the tale of Th’owxiya, whose mouth holds all the wonderful foods from around the world, but when you steal from her, you pay a terrible price as she’s developed a taste for children. When
Kw’at’el the mouse is caught sealing a piece of cheese from her mouth, she is furious, and the mouse must set off to find two young spirits as an offering before the second moon rises or will Th’owxiya will eat the mouse’s family! With the help of two bears, a raven, and a sasquatch, Kw’at’el sets off on a journey of knowledge and forgiveness. Two matiness performances will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1pm and 4pm at the Pavillion Theatre. The recommended age is 6-12 for this family friendly show. For more information on the production head over to wct.live. ca. Tickets are available from the Kamloops Live! Box Office.
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Law is hosting a free public forum with both local and international guest speakers who will be talking about the impact of resource extraction in their communities, and the strategies they have used to raise Indigenous, environmental, and social justice concerns about proposed projects. The extraction of natural resources has long been a hot button issue in the Kamloops community, particularly when it comes to local mining projects. Topics at the forum will include the proposed Ajax min, the proposed Taseko mine, and the so-called “mega development” plans threatening Peru’s fragile Amazon region. Entitled “Indigenous Women Water Defenders: Local to Global,” the forum will include guest speakers Mari Luz Canaquiri, President of the Kukama Women’s Federation in Peru; Stephanie Boyd, a Canadian independent filmmaker of Quisca Productions; Viola Thomas, a councilor on the Tk’emlups te Secwepmec and Stk’emlupsemc te Sewepemc joint council and panel member; and Jeanette Jules, coun-
cilor on the Tk’emlups te Secwepmec and Stk’emlupsemc te Sewepemc joint council and panel member. Boyd and Peruvian filmmaker Miguel Araoz are working on a documentary film that captures the Kukama struggle for justice as they face decades of chronic oil spills from a local “Water Highway” for transporting tanker ships. Boyd has won more than 25 awards for her films documenting mining justice issues in Peru. The extraction of oil, gas, and minerals has intensified around the world and resource companies typically pursue projects across borders. The majority of these activities take plane on land claimed or owned by Indigenous communities, who raise concerns over impacts on the environment, as well as their livelihood, rights, and culture. The forum will be held in the Irving K. Barber Centre, House of Learning, at TRU, 809 TRU Way on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 6-8:30 pm. This is a free public presentation, so if you’re interested in an open dialogue about the issues surrounding resource extraction, make sure to stop by.
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Wellness Festival, event volunteers, coffee n The 9th Interior Wellness Festival running from Oct.2022 will feature workshops titled Spirit, Nutrition, Women, Yoga, Stillness, and Inspire. Head over to interiorwellness.com for the full slate of events and learn how to buy your festival pass. n St. John’s Ambulance is giving children an opportunity to practice reading and make a new furry friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog Saturday Oct. 21 and 28 from 10:15-11:15am. Drop in or call 250-554-1124 to register. n The October Coffee Connection will be held Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 10am-12pm at the North Show Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave. Admission is $5 and there will be coffee, goodies, and door prizes. Bring an RIH friend who has retired or is on LTD. n The Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place at Heritage House in Riverside Park on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7–9pm. The next meeting is Oct. 26. Call Connie at 250-852-3218 for more information. n The annual Antiques & Collectibles Sale will be at the North Shore Community Centre on Friday, Oct. 20, from 4-8pm. Over 40 takes of unique oneof-a-kind items. Admission is $3 and free for kids under 12.
Jack Buchanan and Dave Moonen present Delores Ownen and Ann Eggleton from Sensational Soups with two turkeys and a box of apples from Moose Lodge 1552. n Operation Red Nose will prizes, a cafe as well as many difsoon need volunteers to be desig- ferent vendors. In addition, the nated drivers, navigators, phone Kamloops United Church Thrift operators and greeters during Shop will be open. the holiday season from Nov. n Perohu Supper at the 24-Dec.31. Call Katie Klassen Ukrainian Orthodox Church 250-320-0650 for more info. located at 1044 8th Street on n Kamloops United Church the last Friday of October, and Fall Fair November 4th from November from 5-7pm. Tickets 10am to 3pm. There will be a available at the door. Call 778bake sale, preserves, hourly door 362-8666 or 250-376-1978 for
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ECHO STARGAZER Oct 16– 22, 2017 DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) A once in 12 years money cycle begins with a chance encounter that has you smiling from ear to ear. Luck is changing but that’s no reason to go on a shopping spree. Pennies saved today will add up to an even bigger smile in one month’s time. Be patient. DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here. Ditch the wait and see attitude and jump in with both feet and an aggressively trusting heart. You can’t succeed if you’re afraid to trust. Believe in yourself and go big. DEAR SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) It’s time for some active recovery. Your support system is beginning to grow in ways you can’t see but help is there even if you don’t ask for it. People will be talking behind your back so tighten up the ship and get ready for the gossip train. DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Everyone wants to be your friend. This in itself is not a bad thing especially if there’s a smiling face that you’d like to have say hello but the added eyes might add a nervous tinge. Step out with confidence as public appearances lead to unexpected accolades. DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Look who’s suddenly Miss Popular! Well, you haven’t exactly entered into the social spotlight but you will be noticed when you step out, so dress your best and remember to smile. Pushing your career for the next 13 months will lead to rewards that will last a lifetime. DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Foreign shores and the big picture will hold your attention for the next 13 months. Look deeply into your heart for answers. A face will appear with guiding eyes that will lead to a brighter tomorrow. DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Love outpaces conflict as the energy shifts into a new astro-cyle. Aries becomes love target number one as partners line up for your attention. Keep your eyes open as accidents still follow you around. DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Lucky in love is an understatement for Taurus’ new astro-cyle. Ask from the heart and you shall receive. It’s time to organize your day and make room for love. DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) There’s still a little more trouble left on the home front but the energy has shifted and you should begin feeling the change. Drama gives way to romance and a playful new attitude. Let go of slippery hands. DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) You’ll be super lucky for the next 13 months so take aim and give it your best shot. The farther you reach in the next year, the more chance your dreams have of coming true.
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DEAR LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) Thinking of a move? Your money cycle is almost over but that doesn’t mean goodies still can’t be found. For the next year you’ll be lucky in real estate and family issues. Send Mom some love. DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) It’s time to say hello to the neighbours. Get out but don’t stray too far from home. Luck is favoring a chatty Virgo so talk up the peeps and see where a smiling face will lead. best to be your best. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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