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Celebrating Culture Days in Kamloops The 8th annual Culture Days will be celebrated in Kamloops over the weekend of Friday, Sept. 29 to Sunday, Oct. 1 shining a spotlight on the city’s rich arts and culture community.

Culture Days is celebrated in hundreds of towns from coast to coast, giving Canadians thousands of free activities to enjoy from a wide range of disciplines, including visual arts, music, dance, theatre, architecture, heritage, film and video, literature, culinary arts, and new media.

The local chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists will be hosting an art exhibition and artists demonstrations throughout the three days from 10am-4pm at the Old Courthouse Gallery. The Kamloops Art Gallery will feature an artist’s talk with Holly Ward, who will discuss areas of artistic research and exploration into the historical figure of the peasant in relation to the contemporary questions of place, citizenship and collectivity.

The Fibre Art Network, a showcase of original, creative fibre arts currently exhibiting Botanical Reflections, will give art enthusiasts an opportunity to meet some of the artists at the Old Courthouse on Saturday.

The Kamloops Museum and Archives will have free admission on both Friday and Saturday, as visitors will be able to not only view the displays, but also learning to needle felt and make cards.

In honor of Canada 150, the Kamloops Child Development Centre will host a multicultural celebration and open house.

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charo Neville (r) of the Kamloops Art Gallery will host a number of exhibitions and a talk with artist Holly Ward during culture Days Sept. 29-oct. 1. Photo: Kamloops Art Gallery Facebook.

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Kamloops Makerspace, a nonprofit that operates a space in Kamloops where innovative people can gather to pursue their dreams, will debut its new CLAYSPACE pottery studio, along with a tour

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The Cops for Kids riders stop in at the Kamloops North Shore Community Policing offices on Sept. 15. Photo: City of Kamloops Facebook.

School District No. 73 is currently seeking nominations for its Owl Award for Excellence in Public Education.

The Owl Award recognizes outstanding, system-wide contributions to public education in our school district by an individual, group, or organization in the following areas: Student learning/teaching, athletics, fine arts, community well being/ partnerships, extra or co-curricular learning, administration and support, and governance.

Nominations for the award must include a nomination form, three letters of support, the curriculum vitae of the nominee, and brief (maximum two pages) description of their contributions. The district’s award review team will then consider the nominations and make a recommendation to the Board of Education.

If you would like to nominate an educator, forms can be found at the district’s website, or call 250-374-0679 for more information.

City collaborates with citizens for better community Thousands of people living together in a growing city comes with its own set of particular problems and the City of Kamloops has recently assured that it’s listening to its citizens and working to solve some of them in our community through a number of collaborative initiatives.

In a recent press release the City acknowledged a number of citizen inquiries regarding various social and safety issues in Kamloops, including visible drug use, discarded needles, homelessness, and aggressive nuisance behaviours. Residents reported a feeling of unease, with some feeling unsafe in our community as a result of these issues.

Over the past 14 months the City of Kamloops and a number of community partners have been working collaboratively to provide a balanced response to these is-

sues that includes a model of prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and enforcement.

“Together with our community partners, we are working on issues around temporary shelters, nuisance behavior, panhandling, and drug use, among others,” said Deputy Mayor Arjun Singh in a press release.

“Because there is no single approach to solving these issues, we are working with multiple partners, including representatives from the RCMP, Interior

Health, not-for-profit agencies, and the general public, including community associations.

Included among these initiatives are regular multi-stakeholder meetings focused on increasing knowledge and building solutions; RCMP, Bylaw Enforcement, ASK Wellness, and Interior Health regularly working together to better understand street issues and coordinate a response; mental health first aid training for City Bylaw Officers to increase

love of dancing, from the Salsa and Rumba to the Lindy with Elvis Presley, Johnny Hop and West Coast Swing.

Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and On Sunday, the Kamloops Carl Perkins gathered to make Drum Connection will presrock history, featuring music ent a Fun With The Drum from these legendary artists. workshop, while at 7pm at St. On Saturday night the Dance Andrews on the Square the Community of Kamloops Kamloops Chamber of Musiwill help locals discover their cans will present the sounds of

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awareness and understanding of mental health issues so they can offer assistance when needed; installing more sharps bins throughout the city; and a partnership with BC Housing to continue working together towards increasing affordable housing units in Kamloops.

The City has also provided a number of resources for residents if they want to get involved with solving some of the problems in the Kamloops community.

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For more info about the events in Kamloops, visit the City’s website at www. bc.culturedays.ca for a complete listing of Culture Days programing in the region.

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“It’s been a hectic year for us,” said New Life Community Executive Director Stan Dueck. “We’ve provided over 42,000 meals last year, up from 40,000 served in 2015. Plus, our dental clinic is now open four days a week and did over 2,000 subsidized dental visits last year. Each meal and dental visit is an opportunity to connect with people and plug them in to services to help them make positive change in their lives. And we’re seeing little miracles on a daily basis.”

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KFS kicks off Fall Series The Kamloops Film Society (KFS) kicked off its Fall Series 2017 on Thursday Sept 14 with a showing of Their Finest starring Bill Nighy and Gemma Arterton, and has a number of film festival gems still in store for movie lovers.

The KFS Fall series will run through November.

Next up is Lost in Paris, the story of a small town Canadian librarian and her adventures in Paris, on Thursday, Sept. 28.

The full lineup of films can be found at www. kamloopsfilmseries.ca, while tickets are available at Moviemart, the Paramount Theatre downtown, or online.

Parking in Downtown Kamloops and you!

Hey there Downtown every weektion since Kamloops! The Fall end. Easy all the fallseason is here, growing access and a ing leaves minds are headed back nice elevatand our to school with reluctant ed view of blossomcheer. Those summer K a m l o o p s ing plantvacation plans are over and surers will and it’s time to focus rounding arhave you on the daily and weekly eas are hard in awe for routine. For many resi- to beat. If fall. For dents, this means doing heights have days that shopping and household you feeling on-street chores on the weekends, dizzy, then paid parkwhen it’s days off for don’t forget ing is in CAP comments e f f e c t , the kids and the regu- on Sundays lar work week crowd. there is free (9:00am Jonathan George With a weekend to- p a r k i n g – 6:00pm do list in mind, no- on Downfrom Monbody has time to worry town streets. day to Satabout parking. Luckily, Please remember this urday) those early birds there’s no need to fret does not include the of downtown should as Downtown Kam- Impark lots or you know that if you pay loops has you covered could end up with a before 9am the parking with a few insider tips! ticket on your dash. meter will automatically On Saturdays AND While there are many start for 9am. For exSundays both downtown stalls in the parkade, ample, if you go to park parkades are absolutely there are many more at 8:30am, you do not free! The Seymour Street on the street! With 850 need to pay for the half parkade (240 Seymour) beautiful spots to park hour leading up to 9:00. and the Lansdowne around downtown, don’t This system ensures that Street parkade (335 be reluctant if a little you get the maximum Lansdowne) have their walking distance is need- free time allotted. Those gates open free of charge ed to get to your destina- night owls can also park

for free on City streets seven days a week after 6:00pm. For a handy online map for both free and paid parking areas of the city and for more very helpful general information, please visit www.kampark.ca and while you’re at it, why not www.downtownkamloops.com too for information about our neighborhood! Myself, and the rest of the CAP Team hope you fully enjoy what Downtown Kamloops has to offer and come say hello to those in the red shirts!

Written by Jonathan George from the Customer Care and Patrol Team (CAP). Reach us at 250-572-3008/3009 or the Information Kiosk at 250-572-3017. Email capteam@downtownkamloops.com. Follow us on Facebook (Downtownkamloops) and Twitter (@downtownkamloops) too!

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Brazilian Dog Guru provides real world training Few things in life are as rewarding as owning a dog, a loveable, loyal, furry companion who becomes a member of the family.

Unfortunately, they’re not usually the most well behaved members of the family and often require special care.

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Silva has a whopping 13 years of dog training experience, and has served as owner/manager of the Brazilian Dog Guru Facility for the past year-anda-half, during which time the facility has nabbed two straight best dog training centre in Kamloops, in addition to a number of nominations through the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce.

The Brazilian Dog Guru Facility is the one-stop shop for all your pet needs and has everything a dog owner could possibly want for their canine friend, including leather leashes, check chains, e-collars, and dog food. In fact, the food they sell is locally made in Vancouver, and they are the only place in town that sells this limited ingredient diet, while their check chains are quite stylish and won’t stain your pet’s fur.

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Brazilian Dog Guru Fernando Silva has been training dogs for more than 13 years, and his renovated facility has been voted the best in Kamloops two years running. Photo via The Brazilian Dog Guru Facility.

Guru Facility, they put your pet’s needs first. They strive to be the best kennel in town for whatever you might require, from boarding (for both dogs and cats) and daycare to training and grooming.

Through their training program, they guarantee that all of their clients will leave feeling as though they have full control of their dog. They deal with aggression, anxiety, obedience, and fearfulness and do their best to provide a home-like environment for your pets while they stay in the fully renovated facility located at 177 Leigh Road on the North Shore.

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KtRA issues Soar for more challenge The Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association (KTRA) is daring its staff and volunteers, as well as members of the community, an opportunity to contribute to a good cause by jumping out of a plane.

The KTRA believes the sky is the limit when it comes to strengthening and enriching people’s lives. The charitable organization has been providing therapeutic riding since 1988 with the goal of creating opportunities for personal growth through a shared experience with horses.

With this latest campaign, the KTRA is hoping to raise $50,000

by giving donors a completely unique experience by skydiving.

Jumpers are required to raise at least enough money to cover the $300 jump fee, and all amounts over $300 go directly to the KTRA. If you don’t want to jump, your donations and pledges will still be acknowledged.

Jump day is set for Saturday, Sept. 30 at Kamloops Skydivers at 11am and will run until all jumps are completed. Reuben’s Diner will also be taking part providing food and drink. Contact the KTRA for more info on how to get involved.

Acclaimed author visits Kamloops library Acclaimed political author Ka- rent associate professor in the mal Al-Solaylee will be speaking School of Journalism at Ryerat the North Kamloops Library son University. He is also the at 2pm on Saturday, Sept. 30. author of a best-selling memAl-Solaylee will speak about the oir titled Intolerable: A Memtheme of his most recent book, oir of Extremes, which won Brown: What Being Brown the 2013 Toronto Book Award. in the World Today Means (to The event is free of charge and Everyone), which was recently no registration is required. For awarded the Shaughnessy Co- more info, contact Adult Serhen Prize for Political Writing. vices at the Kamloops Library Al-Solaylee is a former writer at 250-372-5145. for The Globe and Mail and cur-

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Leslie LAX for Kamloops City Council

EFFECTIVE BALANCED EXPERIENCED FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY I’ll work to ensure your tax dollars are spent wisely.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT I’ll work to improve transparency and public input.

Mezzo-soprano Marion Newman will be performing with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in Kamloops on Thursday, Sept.

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The first concert of the Ka- Ancestral Voices, which will mloops Symphony Orchestra’s show off the talents of mez(KSO) upcoming 2017-18 sea- zo-soprano Marion Newman. son will feature the Vancouver The VSO performance will take Symphony Orchestra (VSO) place on Thursday, Sept. 28 at and Maestro Bramwell Tovey 7:30pm in the Sagebrush Theatre. on their tour of the BC Interior. The KSO has a number of other This Noran Masterworks con- exciting concerts in store this cert will include blockbuster season, including five Berwick performances of Rossini’s Wil- Chamber Music performances, liam Tell Overture and Tchai- a series of intimate concerts kovsky’s Fifth Symphony. The featuring a wide variety of difVSO will also be perform- ferent instrument combinations ing Tovey’s new composition playing beautiful music.

Committed to represent YOU on council “Kamloops needs effective leaders who come to the table with a balanced approach and have the experience to promote growth.”

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RCMP warns against distracted driving Recently the Kamloops BC, nearly two per minute, and RCMP and ICBC have asked many of these are caused by drivers to “take a break from distracted driving,” said Brakop their phone,” as distracted drivAs part of the campaign, reping becomes more and more resentatives from ICBC and the of a problem in Kamloops. Kamloops RCMP Crime PreDistracted driving seems innoc- vention Unit were on hand for a uous, when, in fact, according to distracted driving and enforcelocal ICBC safety coordinator ment event over the weekend Ingrid Brakop, it’s actually more to help inform residents of the deadly than impaired driving. dangers of distracted driving.

“Distracted driving causes “We’re standing together to more deaths on BC roads than encourage drivers to put their impaired driving; approximate- phone away when they’re bely 78 per year. In fact, more than hind the wheel,” said Brakop.

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HIKING BOOTS

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Fundraiser Event The North Shore Community Centre’s Annual Fall

Antiques & Collectibles Sale October 20 & 21, 2017 Friday 4pm - 8pm / Saturday 10am - 4pm Admission $3 (kids under 12 free) 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops BC (Behind Library Square) Left: Trees often grow in sink holes. Right: caving in a gully wall.

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Sinkholes Sinkholes are very common forming a tunnel. When cavin the bench lands east of Ka- ing sufficiently weakens the silt mloops, and can be fascinat- arch at some point in the tunnel, ing surprises for the hikers it collapses and a depression, a who come upon them. This sink, appears on the surface is the story of how they form. above. The process continues Near the end of the era of mas- following this collapse, because sive glaciers the Thompson the sink now acts as a collecting River valley was submerged basin for surface water and the under a large glacial lake, and disturbed silt below it provides the bottom of this lake, from an easy path down to the pipe.

Kamloops to Pritchard, was Collapse from caving can hapcomposed of a layer of silt up pen at any point in a pipe, and to 100 meters (330 feet) thick. it often takes place simultaneToday this silt forms well- ously at several different points. defined benches on either side When this occurs a chain of of the river which are cut by sinks will appear. Over time an extensive system of gullies. these sinks enlarge as the eroSilt is a stable material when sion continues, and eventually dry, but is weak and easily so much silt is removed that they eroded when saturated with wa- connect and a new gully forms. ter, and because of this is very Sinkholes can occur as cave-like susceptible to the formation of openings in the walls of gullies, sinkholes. Sinkholes are formed vertical shafts at the bottoms of by a type of subsurface erosion cone-shaped depressions both called piping: water percolates on the surface of the benches into the silt during infrequent or in gully bottoms, or downstorms or spring run-off until it ward-angling holes that connect reaches a temporary water table, one sink in a chain to the next. then moves horizontally until For hikers trying to find sinkreaching a gully wall. Here the holes in gully bottoms, look for wet silt collapses, or caves, but patches of green shrubbery or the dry silt above remains sta- tall grass that stand out from ble and forms an arch over the their surroundings; at the heads caved area, creating an opening of gullies look for isolated trees in the face of the wall. Con- in otherwise open terrain. Trees tinued seepage from the area frequently grow in or immediwhere the caving began extends ately beside sinkholes. the opening back into the wall,

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Breaking ground, Food Drive, Adult Learners ■■A ground breaking ceremony for the new Creston House, the first residential development at The Reach at TRU, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 3 pm, followed by a VIP reception at the Creston House Showroom at 4 pm. For more info, contact Brendan Shaw at 250-319-4737 ■■ The Kamloops Family History Society invites you to take part in their next meeting Thursday, Sept. 28, from 7-9pm at the Heritage House in Riverside Park. The group will meet on the fourth Thursday of each month from September until May (except December). For more info call Connie at 250-852-3218.

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Deadline for Dinner tickets is Sept 27th. Limited seating. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. FMI 250-376-4633 ■■ The Kamloops Adult Learners Society has a number of courses on offer this fall. Visit their office at 262 Lorne St. or check out www.kals.ca for more information about courses available and how to register.

■■ The Old Time Fiddlers are hosting a dance at the Heritage House 100 Lorne St. Saturday Sept. 30 from 7:30-10pm. Tickets are $6 for members at $10 for non-members at the door. Everyone is welcome! For more info call 250-376-2330.

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The Kamloops Fall Rotary Food Drive was a huge success, as the donations left outside of people’s doors across the city accounted for almost 50,000 pounds of food for the Kamloops Food Bank. Photo: Carolyn McNeely.

5:30 pm. There’s only two spots a variety of tasks before, durHandsy Prince left, so contact the KSO soon! ing and after the event. If you’d 250-372-5000 like to help, contact Lindsay at ■■ Perohu Supper at the Vol_Kamloops@cbcfcloud.org Ukrainian Orthodox Church or Kim at 604-785-0329. located at 1044 8th Street on the ■■ Habitat for Humanity is last Friday of September, Octo- seeking skilled and unskilled ber, and November from 5-7pm. volunteer labourers for its work Tickets available at the door. site at 3153 Westsyde Road.

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ECHO STARGAZER September 25–October 1 2017 DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Sometimes it’s completely your fault and other times the conflict has nothing to do with you. The world is stressed these days and the stress is washing conflicts right up to your shores. If it doesn’t involve you then leave it alone.

DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) It’s time to put yourself first.

Friends are kicking up a fuss and all efforts result in less than desired rewards. You’ve been working hard and the bosses have noticed. A promotion is in the works.

DEAR SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) The stress from 2017 should begin to fade and you’re finally free to enter your new beginning. The public spotlight comes with both fights and forgiveness but it’s still drama that you don’t need. Hit the spa and take a break.

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DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You know it’s been coming for a while but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve taken the steps to prepare. As the year progresses more discipline and focus will be required to save the day. It’s time to hunker down.

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In the syle of Etta James and influenced by Koko Taylor and Janis Joplin, the music of Michelle Simpson is classic rock blues with modern guitar tones and themes.

DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Romantic escalations are not always a bed of roses especially when money is on the line.

Teaming up is supposed to be fun but differing opinions can bring out the worst. Talk it out.

DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Love wants you to succeed but personal opinions sometimes prefer conflict. Why fight those who only want to love. If your needs aren’t being met then speak up but start throwing stones and true love will simply walk away.

DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) All efforts align to improve your physical health and streamline your daily efforts. Watch your habits and plan for a brighter tomorrow. Traffic accidents delay a busy day.

DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Romance takes center stage as flowers and candy arrive to brighten your day. Love isn’t entirely smooth but the path is clear for an adventure. Habits require a second look.

DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) You can’t really build a brighter future if your foundation is in constant flux. The way isn’t easy but home life will improve and you’ll finally begin to ground yourself. Put yourself first.

DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) You’d love to get out and enter the romantic playground but there’s a message on the tip of your tongue that has to be relayed. Pick up the phone and spread your word. Dollar signs depend on a clear vision.

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DEAR LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) Friction burn sets in as wallets are constantly opened and closed. Bills have to be paid so there’s not much you can do to avoid the pain but love has also entered the game to smooth some of the stress. Stay close to home.

DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) The spot light is shining on all things Virgo for both better and worse. A boost of ego energy gives you the confidence to push through with a personal decision. Love arrives to save the day.

Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

250.374.ECHO (3246) OR ECHO@SHAWCABLE.COM

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#1 - 219 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC

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