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Downtown alive with art year round There are people who claim to be art aficionados and people who aren’t interested in art at all. The truth of the matter is that art is everywhere and available to everyone regardless of whether they notice the art and enjoy its beauty on a daily basis. Like people it comes in different shapes, sizes and forms and you can find it in almost every place. Your house with its windows, doors, tile and paint is a work of art. The furniture inside is also created by a creative mind. Your garden and the flowers you choose to grow and where to plant them is art. From the jewellery you wear to the clothes you pick, it is all art. And the list goes on. In honour of art and all that it represents, the Kamloops Arts Council is celebrating Arts and Culture Week along with all the other arts councils in British Columbia. Each year, over 20,000 artists, young people, educators and community members host and participate in performances, art walks, exhibitions, workshops, and public art projects. As they do each spring the Kamloops Arts Council is launching the Downtown Artwalk and is inviting everyone to come down and see what art is being created by our many talented local artists.“ Arts and Culture week is this
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an interesting stroll that beats regular window-shopping any day. Returning this year after a brief hiatus is the Can-Go Grannies Chair Affair. The Chair Affair will consist of 22 different styles of chairs painted by 22 talented local artists. They will be on display throughout the Artwalk route and if there is one or several that you must have, the Can-Go Grannies will be auctioning them off after Artwalk on May 28. All monies raised go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which supports community-based organizations that are turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa. They support women who are ill and struggling to survive; assist orphans and other AIDS-affected children; reach heroic grandmothers caring for their orphan grandchildren; and sustain associations of people living with HIV and AIDS. Since 2003, they have funded over 300 projects in 15 countries. Also this year is the return of Body Beautiful: Art Redefined show on April 21, which is the official kick off of Artwalk. “The Body Beautiful: Art Redefined is a unique exhibition which, over the course of just one evening, showcases the tattoos and body art of live models,” furthers Jacquie. – continued on page 2 229 Victoria Street 250-372-3565 449 Tranquille Road 250-376-0058 Royal Inland Hospital (Front Entrance) FoRmERly Cowboy CoFFEE
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On April 7, day 52 of the 365 Day Mark Recchi Challenge, the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Foundation is announcing the newest way to support the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Campaign. With a simple and easy text message, you can make a $10 donation to the new ICU Compassionate Hearts Campaign at RIH. Simply text the word “RIHF” to 30333 and a $10 donation will be added to your next mobile phone bill. With a $10 donation your name can be put on a puck and added to the eight foot Team Recchi jersey located on the second floor outside of the Foundation’s office at RIH. The Mark Recchi 365 Day Challenge incorporates many fundraising events, such as the “buy a puck” fundraiser, and will help to complete the funding needed to build a new ICU at RIH. For almost 30 years, critically ill and injured patients have received lifesaving care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Royal Inland Hospital. These patients and their families are faced with an intense, emotionally charged, and sometimes touchand-go experience. A modern ICU will bring upgraded technology, improved privacy, greater efficiencies for doctors and nurses, and much-needed support and comfort to patients, and their families and friends within the community. For more information about making a donation, visit w w w. r i h f o u n d a t i o n . c a .
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On March 31, iCompass Technologies celebrated their office move and expansion with a grand opening reception at their new digs at 300 – 150 Victoria Street. Guests were able to take a tour of their brand new LEED Certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) office, meet the staff, and stay for beverages, appetizers and chocolate! Pictured here are iCompass staff members (L-R) Francyne Coates, Nicky Plato, Alex Richards, Steven Orteza, and Barry Byrne.
Forum for federal election debate The Kamloops Chapter of the Council of Canadians and would like to invite you to attend their federal election local AllCandidates’ Forum on April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Desert Gardens 540 Seymour St. The format will be as follows: each candidate will be given five minutes to outline his/her party’s position in general; questions will be taken from the floor with each candidate responding to it in a maximum of three minutes; finally, each candidate will be given five minutes to sum up what they see as their response to the questions of most general
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– continued from page 1 “Models are staged in the gallery, with a free hanging body-sized frame in front of them, presenting a live exhibition. The premise of the exhibition is to promote and acknowledge the body as art, in and of itself; the body is the canvas, the medium is ink.” This year, break out of the funk and stay downtown to see the
art all around you. Artwalk starts Saturday, April 16 and Body Beautiful: Art Redefined takes place April 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Instinct Adornment, 319 Victoria Street. For more information about Artwalk, Body Beautiful or Kamloops art in general contact the Kamloops Arts Council at 250-372-7323 or www. kamloopsarts.com.
interest of the evening. As you may know, the Kamloops Chapter of the Council of Canadians has hosted an all-candidates’ forum for every federal, provincial and civic election for the last ten years. We are pleased to say that they have been well attended and well represented by the majority of candidates running. This federal election we are repeating this commitment to informing the public of relevant issues and the positions the respective parties have taken on these issues. The forum also gives residents an opportunity to hear and meet with their local candidates. The Council of Canadians is a non-partisan citizens’ advocacy group and as such we have the interests of the country as a whole at heart rather than special interest groups’ more narrow focuses. Non-partisan does not indicate neutrality on any particular issue, but we are committed to fairness in presentation of the public’s questions as well as equal time for each candidate to outline his/her
party’s position. For more information, contact Anita Strong, Chairperson Council of Canadians, Kamloops Chapter at 250-377-0055.
Judicial review of water meters The City of Kamloops has received the Supreme Court of British Columbia judgment rendered in the judicial review of the Universal Water Metering Request for Proposal process. The review was initiated by Metercor Inc. regarding the selection of the successful proponent to supply and install residential water meters for the City of Kamloops. The Honourable Mr. Justice Powers found the selection process to be fair and transparent; however, has recommended the Water Meter Committee review the pricing schedule from all proponents. The Water Meter Committee will undertake this action, consider all pricing and come to a final decision on the contracting of the project. This decision will go forward as a recommendation to City Council
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olympian to lead future swim stars Julia Wilkinson, a 2008 Canadian Olympian will lead the Future Stars swimming camp for competitors AA level and higher who are ten to 15 years of age. The program will be held at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre from April 29 to May 1 and will focus on improving stroke techniques, starts, turns, and overall performance. Wilkinson was a 2006 Pan Pacific Championship Silver Medalist and a 2010 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist. The camp will be limited to 30 swimmers and will include 7.5 hours in the pool and five hours of dry land training. To register please contact Future Stars Camps at 7789-229-1261 or futurestars@telus.net.
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Are you looking for one place that you as a voter can go to find out about the upcoming election? Go to Elections Canada’s website at www.elections.ca and get your questions answered. Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament, with a mandate to ensure that Canadians can exercise their democratic rights to vote and be
a candidate. It must be prepared at all times to conduct a federal general election, byelection or referendum, administer the political financing provisions of the Canada Elections Act, monitor compliance and enforce electoral legislation. Elections Canada is also mandated to conduct voter education and information programs.
RBC donates to Western Canada Theatre BB Wolf and Eurydice by students from WCT’s Spring Stage One Theatre School. This week of upbeat theatre classes is designed to teach children the fundamentals of theatre through improvisation, movement and plenty of theatre games! The spring and summer
Stage One Theatre School is just one of the ways that Western Canada Theatre continues their long history of supporting and encouraging emerging artists. These initiatives would not be possible without the generous support of The RBC Foundation.
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At their recent meeting members of the Kamloops Foundation board of directors marked the occasion of their treasurer Mike Black’s retirement in December from his illustrious career at Simmons, Black & Emsland Insurance Services. (L-R) are Kathy Humphreys (director), Paddy Harrington (vice president), David Stratmoen (director), Ross Parkin (director), Kirsten McDougall (past president), Michael Black (treasurer), Annette Glover (director), Greg Reid (secretary) and Russ Chambers (president).
Kamloops couple seeks donations for Haiti relief Rod and Debbie Wray were longtime Kamloops residents until they moved to Haiti eight years ago. Rod was an electrician at Royal Inland Hospital and Debbie was an elementary school teacher. The Wrays are setting up the first sports camp of its kind in Haiti. On the property there is an orphanage called Camp Mahanaim that a team of firefighters and church groups from Kamloops helped build in 2010 and 2011. Kamloops Fire Fighters are organizing an effort to send building equipment and kids’ sports equipment to the project in Haiti. Kamloops Fire Fighters have arranged to have a container at the City Yard by the end of April, which they aim to fill with donated goods. Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre is willing to run a bike program, through which the inmates fix up old bikes to be sent to Haiti. Kamloops Fire Fighters are looking for a
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Blazers announce season award winners
The Blazers handed out their 2010-11 hardware prior to the start of their last home game on March 18. Congratulations to all the award winners.
In the photo on the left (L-R) are: Brendan Ranford, Blazers office administrator Tracy McDonald and Chase Schaber. Brendan and Chase were accepting the CH Day Memorial
Trophy as Co-MVPs. (L-R) Ryan Hanes, community and sponsorship coordinator Spike Wallace, president of the Kamloops Blazers Booster Club Howard Brown, Jordan DePape.
Ryan and Jordan were honoured with the Kamloops Blazers Booster Club award for Community Involvement. Congratulations to all!
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on April 10., 1:30-3pm, Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St, Fundraiser for Centre for Spiritual Living. For more info contact Corea Ladner, professional laughter facilitator at 250-376-3310 or: ttcladner@hotmail.com n JDRF Sun Life Amazing Race April 9 at Riverside Park. Fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). For more information & registration go to www. jdrf.ca/sunlifesamazingrace. or call Shianne Carswell at 250-374-0599. n Quilt Show and Tell April 10, from 10am to 5pm. at Heather’s Fabric Shelf, 4-685 Tranquille Rd. Display your quilt for the whole day or do a personal Show and Tell at 1pm. Call, drop by or e-mail Heather’s Fabrics to register your quilt with the size and name of quilts you would like to display. For more info call 250-376-7630. n Pro-D day public skating on Monday, April 11 from 2–4pm at Interior Savings Centre n Fun Casino on April 16 at Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. Proceeds to Japan Disaster Fund. For tickets call 250376-9629.
n Quilt Show and Tell April 10, from 10am to 5pm. at Heather’s Fabric Shelf, 4-685 Tranquille Rd. For more info 250-376-7630. n Milo-Bar Challenge on April 10 at St. Andrews on the Square 159 Seymour St. Finals, open tasting and reception at 4:30pm, winner announced at 5:30pm. n All-you-can-eat Pasta Dinner at Frick & Frack Restaurant on April 12. Fundraiser for CanGo Grannies with proceeds to Stephan Lewis Foundation. Tickets available by phone at 250-374-2701. n Street Outreach Health Fair on April 14 from 10am-12:30pm at New Life Mission, 181 West Victoria St. For info contact Street Outreach Program at 250-851-7388. n Rejean Coallier – “Travelling Poetry Trilogy” book signing. April 16, 1-3pm, At Second Glance Books 448 Victoria St. n Can- Ital Ladies Spring Fashion Show and Dinner on April 20, 6:30 pm at Colombo Lodge. Tickets available at Genesis at 319 Victoria St. n List an event? Email us at echo@shawcable.com or fax 250-374-3247.
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A young engineer was leaving the Ottawa office at 4:45 pm when he saw the Federal Member of Parliament from the engineer’s riding, standing his Office, in front of a shredder with a piece of paper in his hand. “Listen,” said this Member of Parliament, “this is a very sensitive and important document, and my secretary is not here. Can you make this thing work?” “Certainly,” said the Ottawa young engineer. He turned the machine on, inserted the paper, and pressed the start button. “Excellent, excellent!” said the Member of Parliament as his paper disappeared inside the machine, “I just need one copy.”
Canada’s weirdest political parties As if the real political world weren’t already weird and ridiculous enough, over the years a number of satirical and joke political parties have been formed in Canada. Here are a couple of the stranger political parties that may come asking for your vote. Rhinoceros Party of Canada Probably the most famous of all, this Party was started in 1963, and for nearly 30 years they consistently made headlines for their media stunts and bizarre campaign promises, which included a solemn vow “to keep none of our promises.” Other parts of the platform included repealing the law of gravity, annexing both the United States and Antarctica, and storing all the country’s nuclear waste on the floor of the senate, because “we’ve been storing political waste there for years.” Despite their tongue-incheek platform, The Rhinoceros Party was able to garner a surprising number of votes in most
elections, finishing second in one Federal election where they nominated a professional clown, and stealing hundreds of votes in another when they ran a candidate with the exact same name as the frontrunner. The Canadian Extreme Wrestling Party This Party was formed in Newfoundland in 1999 by a group of amateur and professional wrestlers. The party is known, among other things, for choosing its leader by staging an 11-man wrestling battle royale, where the last person standing was declared the winner. Despite their bizarre methods, the party’s platform was surprisingly serious, and addressed environmental and economic issues, as well as Canada’s involvement in NATO. In 2000, the Extreme Wrestling Party ran former WWF star Sailor King Moondog White for a seat in the Canadian parliament, but finished last out of the five candidates in the race.
Don’t laugh, the Guns and Dope Party was started as a joke in 2003 by cult author Robert Anton Wilson in response to the high-profile California recall election that was eventually won by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Trash your dress for charity Sara Schreiner of Life Unfolding and Shannon Gillis of Beauty has Endless Possibilities are both mothers of kids with special needs. Seven year-old Mikayla, who lives with juvenile diabetes, and four year-old Ryder, who has autism, have completely different needs. Sara, a photographer and Shannon, an esthetician, decided to combine skills to create an awareness event about diabetes and autism, that will raise money and encourage other mothers to reach out beyond the immediate community of their child’s specific needs and widen their own circle of support. Every woman has a dress hanging in her closet that she will never wear again, like a wedding dress, a prom gown, or a dress bought for a black tie affair. Why not pull the dress out of the closet and immortalize it through photography?
Trash the Dress is an opportunity to become a cover model. Participants will receive dramatic hair and make-up and photography in unexpected locations. Imagine over-dressed models on top of broken railway trains or inside abandoned houses and half submerged models in the river. Life Unfolding is auctioning six opportunities to participate in this event. All of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Kamloops Autism Program. The auction is open now until May 20. To learn more contact Sara at 250-6826481, send an email to: photographer@lifeunfolding.ca, or visit www.lifeunfolding.ca.
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Japanese Restaurant had a bento box fundraising dinner recently. And now they are selling handmade sushi cookies. Seriously! Check them out – a pack of three is $5.00, with $2.50 going to the Red Cross. Sanbiki is located at 120-5th Avenue and can be contacted by phone at 250-377-8857.
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Recchi is hockey marathon man James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail recently wrote an article about Kamloops hometown boy and Boston Bruins star Mark Recchi. The 22 year NHL veteran recently moved into fifth All-Time on the NHL games played list with 1642. He has
his sights set on passing Chris Chelios for fourth on the list. Recchi has played in all 71 games for the Bruins this season, and if he plays in the 11 remaining games, he would be only 114 games away from Gordie Howe’s games played record of 1767!
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arts & entertainment n Dynamic Presenter, Heritage House 100 Lorne St., April 9, 12:30-3:30pm. Voice and performance skills workshop facilitated by Ben NuttalSmith. Sponsored by Interior Author’s Group. To register call Sylvia 250-851-9830. n Kamloops Film Society presents: April 14 at 7pm: Of Gods and Men. Moving spiritual docudrama tracing final weeks of Trappist monks living in a remote Algerian mountain village. n Mambo Italiano, Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9th Ave. Until April 9. Tickets available at Kamloops Live Box Office at 250-374-5483 or www.kamloopslive.com, or at the door. n Rivers Night Club: 355 Lansdowne St. April 7 - Bass in your face and April 20 - Ghetto Funk Tour. n Kamloops Arts Council, 7 Seymour St. W. Main Gallery – St Ann’s Academy and Boogie the Bridge Emerging Artists Who We Are Exhibition to April 30. n Hampton Gallery, 167 4th Ave. Presents Phyllis Anderson’s flower garden paintings and Louise Lauzon’s stylized women and men at the seashore or feeding birds. From April 8 to 30. n Cartooning workshop presented by Laura Bittante Tuesdays Apr. 12-May 17 at Heritage House 3:30-4:30pm. Register through the City of Kamloops 250-828-3500, quoting course#166333. n 13th Annual Kamloops Wine Festival, April 7-15 Includes opening night dinner, consumer wine tasting, restaurant and seminar events. For complete event information, visit www.kag.bc.ca
ONE OF TORONTO’S BEST DUOS - Julie Michels and Kevin Barrett breathe new life into their music - a repertoire that draws broadly from pop, jazz and Latin standards, and a few little-known gems. The duo setting enables these top-flight improvisers to bring the spontaneity of a jazz session to their unique and engaging arrangements. They are in concert April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Turner’s Music Studio at 255 Victoria Street (upstairs). Tickets are available in advance at Kamloops Live Box Office at 250-374-5483 or www. kamloopslive.com, or at the door.
n Lineage, Arnica Gallery, 7 W. Seymour St. Runs to Apr. 9. Ila Crawford & Marnie Blair’s print & embedded textual elements on topic of ageism, social media & social roles of women. n Country dancing, Rocksalt 3/8/11 10:05:24 AM Restaurant and Bar at the Plaza Heritage Hotel, 405 Victoria St. Saturdays starting at 7:30pm. With DJ Luis the Big Rig. Info at 250-377-8075. n Burlesque monthly showcase, April 14, Burlesque at the Blues Bunny Show at the Blue Grotto 319 Victoria St. Doors 8pm. For ages 19+. For more info and if you are interested in performing: facebook.com/kamloopsburlesque.
n Jams / Open Mic Nights Commodore, 369 Victoria Street. Every Friday The Scattered Atoms, 7pm, free. The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Sunday night Jam session. 8pm.- midnight. House band the Serious Dogs. Singers, guitarists, drummers or whole bands. Open to everyone. Kami Inn, 354 Victoria St. Jam Session Saturday afternoons from 2-5pm. The Loft, 255 Victoria St. Wednesdays at 8:30pm. All sound gear and amps provided. The Grind, 476 Victoria St. Electric Jam Night on Thursdays 8-11pm.
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ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) You need to spend some time with individuals who have more experience than you. You’ll have to face each issue separately and in person. Get busy trying to make more money. Don’t let opposition from those envious of your talents daunt your progress. TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Frustrations and limitations could cause anxiety. Make money using your ingenuity and creative talent. You’ll be able to close any deals successfully. Social events may lead to a romantic interlude. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Take time to talk things over. Travel for business or pleasure. If you work in conjunction with someone else you may find they’re trying to steal your thunder. It’s time to let loose. Take time to visit someone who has been I confined due to illness. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Put your energy into moneymaking ventures. Property purchases should be on your mind. You may need to make a few alterations to your living arrangements. Offer your help to others but back off if they appear to be offended by your persistence. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can stabilize your personal relationship if you’re willing to communicate honestly. Take time to catch up on overdue correspondence. Try spending the day catching up on any responsibilities. Older members of your family may try to take advantage of you.and service • Sales VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Deal with the needs of children. You can get • Repairs • Parts ready to celebrate your new direction. New friendships will develop through group events. This will not be the day to start new ventures or make •business Tune-ups drastic changes in your career. LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Someone may try to damage your reputation. Romance will unfold if you take trips or get together with friends. You’ll be an emotional basket case this week. Don’t take any comments too seriously. You’ll have a great deal of insight with others. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Keep important information to yourself. Don’t hesitate to sign up for creative courses or physical fitness programs. You may want to look into warm vacation spots. If you take on too much, you will find your self in martyrdom. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Your lack of interest in your partner is a problem. Your loved ones could set you off. Your intellectual charm will win hearts and bring opportunities that you least expect. Don’t confide in anyone for the time being. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) Leave things as they are for the moment; focus on reaching your highest work potential. Don’t make those you live with feel unloved or unworthy. Shopping cost more 250-374-8400 • 729 could Victoria St. than you bargained for. AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) You have more energy than the rest of the people you live with. They’ll not have the patience to wait for you to complete things that they’ve asked you to do. Depression may result if you don’t get to do things your own way. Minor accidents are likely if you take risks. PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Communication must be open, precise, and honest. Drastic changes regarding your personal attitude are evident. You’ll encounter those who can help you further your goals if you attend functions that attract prominent people. You must follow your desires and dreams. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com
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