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Mainstage best place to learn about theatre We may not be as big as Vancouver, Toronto or even Kelowna but what we lack in size and stature we more than make up for in culture. Kamloops seems to have more artists and arts based festivals and shows than most other cities. This summer alone we just finished the BC Provincial Performing Arts Festival, are looking forward to Project X’s summer run of Munsch Ado About Nothing, the famous Art in the Park during Canada Day and for a second year in a row Kamloops will be hosting Theatre BC’s Mainstage Festival. “Mainstage is the adjudicated Annual Provincial Theatre Festival for community theatre groups throughout BC,” explains Vance Schneider of Theatre BC whose office is now conveniently located in the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. Theatre BC will be fully moved in and officially based in Kamloops by the end of this July. “It is one of the longest running theatre traditions in Canada.” Mainstage is more than just theatre, it is the best of the best of theatre in the province. The province is broken up into 10 different zones, which each year hold a festival. The winner of each festival is eligible to come to Mainstage to compete head to head with the other zone winners for bragging rights on being the best community theatre production in the province. If you are thinking, oh great, community theatre, why would I want to watch a bunch of amateurs try and act their way out of a cereal box”, you couldn’t be farther from the truth. “These are the best of the best,” continues Vance. “These are top notch shows that rival any professional show.” This year there will be eight shows running from July 1 to 9 at the Sagebrush Theatre. The
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week starts off with Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song Trilogy and ends with Neil Simon’s Biloxi Blues, with Fuel, Over the River and Through the Woods, Memory of Water, Lost in Yonkers, The Duck Variations, and Ladies of the Camellias in between. “This is going to be a great festival,” Vance continues. “They are pretty much all comedies with the exception of Fuel. It’s anyone’s game, top prize could go to anyone.” Mainstage brings more than 200 actors,
crewman and stage people to Kamloops for the week to participate in festival. Each production has crews of 15 to 30, all of whom come with them to produce a quality show for you to see. One major difference between a Mainstage production and that of a show you are used to seeing at the Sagebrush or elsewhere is the adjudicators commentary at the end. At the end of each show, they stop and give a talk about what they liked, didn’t like, what they thought – continued on page 2
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stay on shore, please The City of Kamloops is warning residents to stay out of the river as the water is flowing much faster than it looks from the shore. Over the past few days the river has begun to level out and has reached a height of 343 metres. With the rise in water levels the City has been working on filling catch basins, testing portable pumps and inspecting dykes. According to the River Forecast Centre, the cool April and May led to a delay in the onset of snow melt by three to four weeks. Due to this, there is still a significant amount of water left to drain into the rivers and the weather over the next couple of weeks will determine how fast the water will come. The City posts the river levels taken from the Overlander Bridge on its website. Residents can view the chart online at www.kamloops.ca/riverlevels.
a flood of information It’s spring runoff time, and Interior Health would like the public to know that they have a number of resources available on their website about flooding and potential health issues including: a community flood preparedness kit, info on food safety after a power outage, drinking water safety info, and what to do after a flood (includes tips on clean up, sewage disposal, mould and air quality as well as other health and safety issues). You can read all about by going to the Interior Health’s website at www.interiorhealth.ca and enter the word “flooding” in the search bar at the top right.
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HST referendum ballot mail-out update
Here is the low down on the mailed-out Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) referendum packages in light of the postal strike. Elections BC is administering the HST Referendum from June 13 to July 22, 2011. The vote will be conducted by mail-in ballot and as there is no option to vote on the internet. Acting Chief Electoral Officer Craig James has issued the following statement re the HST Referendum and Canada Post:
“Canada Post has informed Elections BC that postal employees have been locked out as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Elections BC is continuing production of the HST Referendum Voting Packages to the effect that there should be no delay in getting the packages to registered voters once Canada Post service resumes. Canada Post has assured Elections BC that the voting packages in the mail system presently will be securely stored until postal service
resumes. Elections BC and Canada Post will be meeting to discuss ways to mitigate the disruption in postal service. No changes to the referendum timetable are being contemplated at this time. Voters who have received their voting packages can deliver their ballot package to any one of 60 Service BC Centres located throughout the province. The locations are listed on Elections BC’s website at www.elections.bc.ca.”
As a precautionary measure due to high water levels and the fast-flowing river, The City of Kamloops closed all public boat launches effective June 17. The City will advise when the boat
launches will be reopened. The City posts the river levels taken from the Overlander Bridge on its
website. Interested residents can view the chart online at www. kamloops.ca/riverlevels
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Resolutions endorsed
At their annual general meeting in Prince George, members of the BC Chamber of Commerce voted to support seven policy resolutions brought forward by Kamloops chamber members. This resounding support means that the BC Chamber will now work to advocate on the Kamloops Chamber membership’s behalf. Policies adopted will help effect change in government policy to improve conditions for business and support a healthy community both provincially and nationally. Kamloops showed leadership by submitting 30 per cent of all proposed policies from across the province and by having the largest contingent in attendance. To read more about the seven policy resolutions, go to www. kamloopschamber.bc.ca.
In solidarity together outside the downtown postal outlet on Seymour Street are (L-R) Suzanne Harlow, Linda Raymond, and Donna Cross Canada Post’s CUPW union.
Provincial festival winners at Mainstage – continued from page 1 could have been better and so on. There are also green room parties each night afterwards where you can go, hang out, and meet the cast, crew and other theatre goers as well as a variety of work-
shops as well as coffee critiques the morning after each show. If you want to learn more about theatre, these productions will definitely be for you. If you don’t want to know more about theatre but want to see some top-notch plays, Mainstage is also the place
for you. Tickets are on sale now through Kamloops Live! Box Office and the entire schedule of events can be found online at www.tbcmainstage.ca or by phoning 778-471-5620. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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The ECHO ASKS YOU
HAP summer student The Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan wants to announce that Shayla Driver is their summer student, and she will be performing a comprehensive Support Service Inventory for the community. Shayla is pictured here at the Camp Out on Campus event in March where TRU students and faculty member campers collected pledges to support youth at risk in our Kamloops community.
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International trade reps impressed Venture Kamloops, in partnership with the British Columbia Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, hosted an incredibly successful forum with nine international Trade and Investment Representatives (TIRs) recently. The daylong forum at the Interior Savings Centre was a first for Kamloops, with over 65 companies and community stakeholders in attendance wanting to learn more about how to increase their overseas market. The afternoon session, which served as an international trade mission without leaving Kamloops, had an impressive 12 companies and community stakeholders participated in over 58 one-on-one meetings with the trade representatives. The representatives outlined their overseas services for B.C. businesses, offer advice on building networks in foreign markets, made key strategic connections with the local business community and
became better educated on Kamloops and its investment opportunities. “We were incredibly pleased to see the strong support and participation of this event by the business community. It clearly demonstrates how Kamloops is ready for growth, thinking globally, and positioned to take advantage of international opportunities,” said Dan Sulz, executive director Venture Kamloops. The TIRs represent markets in West Coast USA, Japan, Korea, North, South & East China, India and Europe and their experience spans all industry sectors including forestry, minerals, tourism, high tech, clean tech and international education. If there are any export-ready Kamloops companies that were not able to attend the event but would still like to share their product information with the TIR’s contact Venture Kamloops at 250-828-6818.
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Berwick on the Park administrator Barry Wills (R) spent some time with Ruby Yemen at this year’s Seniors Expo which was filled to the brim at Northills Centre with many exhibits, entertainment and informational booths.
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End Women’s Cancer team near fundraising goal To the editor: Thank you all for your help with our fundraising efforts for the Weekend to End Women’s Cancer. The Weekend to End Women’s Cancer is a two-day 60 km walk through the neighbourhoods of Vancouver. The proceeds from this important weekend benefit the BC Cancer Agency funding research, education, services and care. The members of our team have all been touched by this disease, and this year several of us have lost some dear friends to cancer. We are walking to honour our friends and all of the survivors. A very special thank you goes out to Nandi at Flavours of India for another amazing evening of delicious food and exceptional service, and to Arthur at the Hospitality Inn for donating his beautiful space for our event, Appreciation to Rogers Rentals for donating the tables, chairs and tents, plates, cutlery, and thanks to Wenda at the Echo for our beautiful posters and tickets and always being there for me. Thanks to Cor Plitt from Your Dollar Store With More (by Save On Foods)
Members of the “Rack Pack” team for the Weekend to End Women’s Cancer are (L-R) are Margaret Huff, Connie Lacey, Teresa Foreman, Bev Moody, Tanya Alkerton, Terri Haggerty and Vessy Mochikas.
for all the decorations, prizes and team shirts. Also thank to Bryce Herman for his bartending skills and his time! Also, huge thanks to all the businesses who donated prizes for our raffle table: Downtown Dairy Queen, Lynette Groff At Visual Influence, Pineridge Golf Course, Nandi at Flavours of India, and Krista Tranah at True Balance Massage.
Our team “Rack Pack” have a goal of raising $14,000.00 this year and it is now within reach! We could not do it without the help of good people like you. Your generous support helped to raise $2361.00 at our “Breast Fest” music festival and Indian dinner this past weekend. We truly appreciate you! Sincerely, Team “Rack Pack”
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Business profile
Working internationally focal point for SPH Consultancy Inc. For years Shirley Palmer-Hunt and her company SPH Consultancy Inc. have been helping individuals, companies and corporations build business through business development, research, international relations and more. With a Masters Degree in Developing Areas Studies, a Bachelors Degree in Social and Professional Studies, Project Management, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Shirley prides herself on being able to step into your shoes and help you to come up with a business plan, marketing strategy, analyze your business, and help you to create a vision and plan for the future. “At SPH Consultancy Inc. we can assist your business to continue to build connections through powerful networks,” explains Shirley. “We recognize that the ultimate advantage is for businesses to advance beyond the presented barriers to achieve your success. In these challenging economic times we work with businesses to realize local
advantages and create bridges to global opportunities.” Much of her business includes helping Canadian businesses expand by connecting them with international counterparts. Working internationally has become a focal point for the company. Through that work they have found that building bridges is a two way
Much business includes helping Canadian businesses expand by connecting them with international counterparts.
road. Not only are companies and businesses looking to expand operations globally, but international companies and individuals are looking to do the same. To help meet the demands of the global marketplace, Shirley has recently branched out by founding SPH Immigration which is a division of SPH Consultancy Inc. and helps investors and business people relocate to Canada. “At SPH Consultancy Inc: Im-
migration Services we represents all levels of immigration including skilled category, family class, work permits, student visas, investor class, entrepreneur class, provincial nominees, and represent clients before Citizenship and Immigration Canada,” explains Shirley. “We are proud to serve individuals and businesses seeking to immigrate or visit Canada. I am a Certified Canadian Immigration Consultant, and a full member of the Canadian Association of Immigration Consultants. At SPH Immigration Services we are dedicated to helping our clients through the process of emigrating to Canada. We provide solutions to individual immigration applications and treat every case with the utmost integrity.” If you need any help growing, expanding or reflecting upon your business or have some questions about immigration, give Shirley Palmer-Hunt and SPH Consultancy Inc. a call. Shirley is dedicated and earnestly interested in her profession, she has opened doors
Shirley Palmer-Hunt is pleased to offer her many skills and experience in offering success to her business and immigration clients.
for many individuals and is ready to help you! You can reach her at 250-314-6555, #302-141 Victoria Street here in the downtown core, or visit their websites at www. sphconsultancy.com or www. sphimmigrationservices.ca. Tanya Orozco, freelance
Running to send deserving kids to summer camp The Running Room is pleased to announce the company, which has recently opened a store in Kamloops, will work with members of the Kamloops Fire Rescue to host the School’s Out For Summer run/walk on June 29 to help send kids to camp with the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops and the Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA. Running Room founder John Stanton will lead School’s Out For Summer run/walk on Wednesday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the new Running Room in Columbia Place Shopping Centre at 300-1210
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Summit Drive in Kamloops. Choose to walk or run 2.5 or 5 kilometres. Participants get a Running Room medal and a
Canadian hand flag. A free picnic will follow. Register online at YMCAYWCA, or Boys and Girls Club.
For more event information check out the School’s Out For Summer Facebook page or e-mail kamloops@runningroom.com
School District # 73 Kamloops has partnered with the DigiPen Institute of Technology located in Redmond Washington, the world leader in education related to video game development and 3D animation, to bring the award winning DigiPen ProjectFUN initiative to Kamloops. When attending these entertain-
ing and instructive courses, students learn about how animation and simulation are used in developing a video game or 3D animation reel, and about this fast growing industry. Students are invited to attend 60hour two-week summer introductory workshops located at Sa-Hali High School: Courses are: Junior
Game Developer Workshop 1: ages 10 to 12 - July 5 to 15; Video Game Programming Level 1: ages 13 and up - July 18 to 29; 3D Animation Level 1: ages 13 and up - Aug 2 to 12. For more information, please contact: Greg Howard, Trades ‘n Transitions principal at the District Board office at 250-374-0679.
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‘Walking Together’ banners A group of approximately 25 people, half of the attendees from aboriginal communities, were on hand at the Kamloops Via Rail station on June 15 at 6:00 am to meet the KAIROS representative travelling by train, enroute to Ottawa, supporting the KAIROS’s crossCanada initiative. KAIROS unites eleven churches and religious organizations in faithful action for ecological justice and human rights. Elder Charlotte Manual TK’emlups band gave prayers for a safe journey. Justin Young of the Objibway nation, youth leader who worked on decorating the Secwepemc Cultural Educational Society banner, led the drumming. Iris Jules and Dalla Powder from Neskonlith Education Centre shared the Secwepemc Farwell song (Elder Ethel Billy’s song) to ensure safe travel for Minnie and Bert. They sang for a safe journey by the elders taking the banners and the message on the train to Ottawa. Chief Judy Wilson –Kukpi’7- of the Neskonlith band and Reverend Teri Meyer from United Church, gave thanks for all who attended in supporting this action, and performed prayers and blessings. Chief Judy expressed appreciation for the support shown by Kamloops United Church and the greater United Church. Rev. Teri expressed gratitude on behalf of the United Church. Julie Graham, making the crossCanada journey as the KAIROS representative, welcomed Elder Bert Deneault and Elder Minnie Kenoras of the Skatsin Neskonlith band in joining her, taking the message that people care about, and
support the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; encouraging and challenging the Canadian government’s accountability as November 2010 signatories on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Elder Bert noted with a smile how appropriate the translation of his name, Smoky Train, was to the occasion and Elder Minnie‘ MiniLegs’ named for all the walking she has done in the pursuit of justice and right relations, carried replica scrolls of historical significance, the Sir Wilfred Laurier memorial 1910 and the Frank Oliver memorial. Chief Judy explained they “set out a crown relationship and coexistence and showing the wealth of the land”. They show how the Secwepemc Peoples relate to Canada and the people arriving on their territory. Elder Bert in sharing reflections, finds himself acknowledging the past has gone, and tomorrow never comes, places the focus on today. Yet he is caught in the juxtaposition of acknowledging that the future is unknown so recognizes the need to intentionally acknowledge the importance of including children and grandchildren, the future of all peoples, who maybe the chiefs and leaders of tomorrow. By the time the train arrived new relationships had begun building and a real sense of common community purpose was achieved. Julie and the Elders gathered the colourful banners to take on the journey. They will be joined together with banners from across the country that will be rolled out in events in Ottawa beginning on June 20.
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Getting back to the hockey grind If you’ve ever thought about wanting to learn the fundamentals of hockey with other female players this is the time! A unique female skills and training summer hockey camp known as Grundy’s Grind will help you develop your skills so you can enjoy the game at a higher level. The camp will run July 8-10 at the Ice Box, with girls camps on July 1517 for age groups 6 to 9 and 10-14 years old. Local coach Danielle Grundy has competed at a high level of hockey throughout her career. She was selected to compete at the 1999 Canada Winter Games with Team BC, and then secured a hockey scholarship to play NCAA Division 1 hockey at Dartmouth College. She
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n Back Alley Art - Walk by and watch Come!” Convention at held at Interior artist Alex Moir-Porteous and his crew at Savings Center starting July 8. For work on the latest addition to the Back more info contact Trevor Campbell at Alley Art Gallery. Located in the alley250-828-9977. way north of Seymour St. between 3rd n Call for Entry - Old Courthouse and 4th Avenue. Gallery, a fine art and craft co-operative n Glenfair Community Garden Grand at 7 West Seymour St. invites appliOpening happens June 23 at 10:30 at cations from artists working in stone, 1100 Glenfair (next to Glenfair Seniors wood or metal, photography and basHousing – behind the Courthouse and ketry. At this time they are not accepting Interior Health). For more info call Karen applications for glass, paintings, pottery at 250-554-3132. and textile. Visit www.kamloopscourtn “Red Lights and Black Hearts” housegallery.ca for more information Walking Tour - Join the Kamloops and application forms. Museum for a walking tour and explore n North Shore Artwalk runs July 29the darker side of Kamloops. Learn about Sept. 5. Deadline for artists to submit houses of ill repute, opium dens and their entry application is July 8. See the notorious Kamloops icons. Discover the Kamloops Arts Council website for all fascinating history of Kamloops’ brothels, details and application form: www.kam‘women of the night’ and the Kamloops loopsarts.com Gaol. This is not suitable for younger audin Fraud programs for seniors -Book ences. Tour is June 25 from 10-11:30am. a one-hour presentation with the Centre Call 250-828-3576 to register, quoting for Seniors Information, ABC’s of Fraud course #170582 Program. Presentations to groups of ten n Heal Your Life® workshop - Centre or more anywhere within a two-hour For Spiritual Living™ Kamloops is VEGGIE SURPRISE - The veggie and herb plants appeared drive from Kamloops. Call 250-320pleased to sponsor a life-transforming in the early hours one morning recently in the planters outside 7384 for a fall booking, or leave a mesworkshop on June 26 from 1:30-3pm the downtown library and art gallery building. The concept sage for Donna at 50-554-4145. per copy with Colleen Nielsen of Leading Edge of edible gardening seems to be growing in the downtown *prices n Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group or .jpg file must be who suppliedhave by customer and Wellness. Colleen is a certified Heal Your area.... and the mystery continues as to who initiated this *pdf. invites people suffered a be same artwork throughout the run. Life® Facilitator based on Louise Hay’s anonymous project as a TNRD security guard looks on. must stroke and their caregivers. Meetings work. At Desert Gardens Community Last time we checked, the veggies has been removed and 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Thursday each month Centre, 540 Seymour St. For more info replaced by landscaped flowers and foliage. from 10:30am-1pm for activities & field $ phone 250-314-2028. trips. To confirm dates of meetings, locan Stage One Summer Theatre School – Aug. 2 to 20 for children ages tion and for more info call Shona at 250-320-1348. Call or email us to 8-18 with Introductory, Musical Performance classes. Sign n Shambhala Meditation, 433B Lansdownebook St. Thursdays 7pm and PRINTED ON 24lb laser paper Theatre, &1-99 100-999 1000+ your printing up• before • • • • •June • • •27 • •for • •early • • • •bird • • •special • • • •at • •wctlive.ca/stageone.htm. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Call • • • Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays drop-in 12 to 1pm. Evelyn 250-5738 1/2” xCanada 11” full colour 40¢ 38¢ Western Theatreposters at 250-372-3216 for44¢ more information. 5519. www.kamloops.shambhala.org. 250-374-ECHO (3246) x 17” full colour posters International Baseball 88¢ 80¢ 78¢ n11” Kamloops 39th Annual Tournament will n Order of the Royal Purple invites new members. The tradition of echo@shawcable.com • • • July •••7 • •to• July • • • 11 • • at • •Norbrock • • • • • • Stadium. • • • • • • This • • • •year’s • • • •tournament • • • • • • • service requires a legacy of support. Meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Call be• held will consist of eight teams competing for $14,500.00 in prize money. For Eleanor at 250-374- 2806. more info, contact Dean Padar at 250-376-5057 n Table Tennis for seniors. Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. Tues. n Jehovah’s Witnesses invite all to attend “Let God’s Kingdom 7pm and Thurs. 12:30pm. Call Guenter 250-372-3965.
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n Artisan Square at Gaglardi Park, St. Andrews On the Square, 159 Seymour St. Saturday mornings in July and August. This very successful event features talented local artisans and entertainers. Book a vendor spot by phoning Mel at 250-377-4232 or visit www.standrewssquare.com n KCBIA looking for live musicians for their popular Live at Lunch Music Program during July & August. 2 hour street side sessions. Sign up online at www.kcbia.com or call 250-372-3242 for more information. n Land of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota, Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul. June 23 at 7pm. 28 boys, ages 8 - 14, trained in European tradition. n The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. 250-828-7998. June 28 at 8pm - Norma Macdonald June 29 at 8pm - Poetry Slam hosted by Richard Wagamese n Midsummer Night’s Ice Cream Dream fundraiser, St. Andrews on the Square 159 Seymour St. June 25 at 8pm. Entertainment by cast and crew of X Fest 2011. Tickets available at Beauty Code Boutique or Pandora’s Costume Box. n Kamloops Arts Council, 7 Victoria St. W. Main Gallery Gary Davies’ exhibit of sculpture & painting to June 25. n Music in the Park starts July 1 in Riverside Park with Canada Dance medley of performers and in MacDonald Park on July 8 with guitarist extraordinaire Joel Fafard. For complete schedule of dates & performers go to: www.kamloops.ca/events/musicinthepark.shtml. n Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St. In the Main Gallery until Sept. 3: Yousuf Karsh and Edward Steichen: The Art of the Celebrity Portrait, Lorraine Gilbert and Sarah Anne Johnson: Global Nature, and Victor Hamm: Sublime Moments. n Kamloops Idol, Riverside Park, July 1. - BC Living Arts will host a community wide singing competition and crown its own Kamloops Idol on July 1. To register, email info@bclivingarts.ca for an audition time on June 26, 27, or 28.
The Kamloops Arts Gallery’s summer exhibition includes local photographer Victor Hamm’s show entitled Sublime Moments. One of those moments is captured here in this work, Hills - Shumway Lake from Hwy #5. The Kamloops Art Gallery is delighted to announce that they are offering a Portrait Session event with Victor Hamm on Saturday, June 25, from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Being on the “other” side of the camera helps to better understand being in “front” of the camera—an unconventional educational appreciation of portraiture. Victor Hamm will be conducting a portrait session in the Gallery for members of the community. Meet Victor Hamm and have your portrait taken surrounded by the artist’s exhibition. Please call the Gallery at 250-377-2400 to book your photo session.
n TheatreBC’s Mainstage Annual Provincial Theatre Festival, Sagebrush Theatre, July 1-9. Culmination of winning plays from Zone Festivals of up to 10 regions of the province. Participants can also enroll in acting, design, directing, vocal and singing workshops. Nightly performances with a variety of festival tickets and registration packages. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office 250-372-LIVE. More information on performances, workshops and volunteering is available at www. tbcmainstage.ca n Central Station Pub, 126 4 Ave. Rock trivia on Friday nights. Karaoke on Saturday nights. n Jams / Open Mic Nights Commodore, 369 Victoria Street. Every Friday The Scattered Atoms, 7pm, free. 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. n Publicize your event – Email us at echo@shawcable.com or call 250-374-3246.
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Not that far really (we’re staying in town!) I don’t normally send out a spring newsletter but I thought with all of the exciting things going on at Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre this spring that I would make an exception. We are excited to announce that after far too long we are moving to a new location and Lynda and Joanne will have a bit more elbow room! Not only that, but we will also have room for Al’s son Joe to join us full time. In our new location we will have more client parking and a larger waiting room that will be better set up to showcase the newest technologies. We felt we should do this because so many of the new hearing aids have features that integrate with TVs, stereos and phone systems.
OpeN uNtil JuNe 24 at 705 Seymour St. Closed June 27-June 30 re-OpeNiNg July 4 at 414 Arrowstone Dr. Our new front desk will be larger to enable us to more efficiently service you, our client. We have done our very best to ensure that everything will be wheelchair and walker friendly. Our sound booths will also be more accessible, so those of you with mobility issues will have easier access. If you have not been in for a while, remember that you don’t have to wait for our move to come and see us. It is our goal to ensure you are hearing the best you can at all times, regular cleanings and adjustments can extend the life of your current hearing aids. We will also be there for you with the newest technology when you are ready to replace them. Some of you will miss Al as he has decided to retire from full time practice and will be available only on a limited appointment basis for those of you who just can’t live without him. It is our focus to continue to provide the excellent customer service and care we are known for. Our new location will be 414 Arrowstone Drive (the old Sahali Dental Building behind Sahali Mall). Our phone numbers and hours of operation will remain the same. Please feel free to phone us if you have any questions, we would love to tell you where to go and how to get there!
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