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Canada Day celebrations include new venues We may not be part of the British Monarchy but you can still sit back and have a spot of tea this Canada Day. Canada Day at Riverside Park is by far the largest and most widely attended celebration throughout the year here in the city and this year organizers have put on their thinking caps and brought out some new and fantastic elements for all to enjoy. In addition to all of your favourites; art in the park, the delightful international food booths, entertainment galore and for the most part and uber sunny day this year you can also look forward to the first ever tea garden, the Art in the Park honours tent as well as some new and interesting interactive community booths. The great thing about our Canada Day celebrations is it doesn’t matter is you are 2, 25 or 75, there is something for everyone no matter of age, interests or tastes to do, see, and take part in. Art aficionados are going to be in love with Art in the Park this year. Organized by the always hardworking Kamloops Arts Council, Art in the Park is not only going to be featuring a whole host of juried artists but this year they have added a tea garden and honours tent to the mix. “We are very excited to be adding the tea garden this year,�
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canada day schedule 7am to 10:30am: Kamloops Brock Central Lions Club Pancake Breakfast in practice tennis courts 9am to 6om: Art in the Park 9am to 6pm: Kamloops Arts Council Performing Arts Stage, music, dance and theatre performances throughout the day 9am to 6pm: Tea Garden (across from the Kamloops Arts Council Performing Arts Stage 11am to 6pm: KMS Ethnic Food Booths 11am to 7pm: Beer Garden 12 noon: Canada Day Ceremonies Commence in The Rotary Bandshell 1pm to 5pm: Ethnic Performances on the Rotary Bandshell. 5pm to 6pm: Kamloops Idol. Semi-finals 6pm. KMS Raffle Draw 6pm to 7pm: Kamloops Idol Finals 7pm to 10:30pm: Evening Entertainment on the Rotary Bandshell. (7pm Serious Dogs & Friends, 8pm Frapp City, 9pm Sleeveless Tease) 9pm to 9:30pm: Judging of the Lanterns (Heritage House) 10pm: Lumiere Parade from Heritage House to the river until the Fireworks begin, Tree of Memories at Heritage House (Judging begins at 9pm, cash prizes) 10:30ish: Fireworks!
Interior Health is pleased to announce that funding has been secured to upgrade the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) helipad following recent budget approval by the Thompson Regional Hospital District. On August 18, 2010 Transport Canada advised Interior Health and BC Ambulance Service that the helicopter being used to transport critically ill patients to RIH was too large for the heliport’s certification. RIH’s helipad is certified to accommodate helicopters up to 13 metres in length. The helicopter BC Ambulance Service currently uses is 17 metres in length. Since this notification BC Ambulance Service has been transporting most patients to the Kamloops Airport for transfer to RIH by ground ambulance. While in the longer term a helipad could be constructed on the hospital roof, the option to upgrade the existing helipad has been chosen as the most effective short term solution.
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On June 20, the ceremonial installation of the first water meter in Kamloops happened at a residence on Chukar Drive in Dallas. Neptune Technologies has been contracted by the City to supply and conduct the installation in homes and were on site, as were City staff representatives. The installer doing the job is Dave Rudyk.
Kamloops dignitaries will carry the torch
Local dignitaries in Kamloops have confirmed they will each run a leg of the Torch Relay during the upcoming Western Canada Summer Games. Mayor Peter Milobar, Chief Shane Gottfriedson and MLA’s Kevin Krueger and Terry Lake are all slated to take part in the relay which will be part of the Opening Ceremonies on August 5th. Mayor Milobar had this to say about the relay: “Kamloops is
thrilled to be the Host Community for the Western Canada Sumer Games and the Torch Relay is an excellent opportunity to kick off the Games and celebrate our community spirit. The Games will not only inspire our future athletes, but leave a lasting legacy for them as well.” The Torch Relay will start at the Kamloops Airport, wind its way through town and end in a final, triumphant, lighting of the caul-
dron at the Opening Ceremonies inside Interior Savings Centre. The Torch Relay will kick off the Western Canada Summer Games on August 5th as approximately 1,000 athletes from western Canada arrive for the first week of competition at the Games. An estimated 4,000 people will visit Kamloops during the two weeks of the Games. For updates on the Torch Relay visit the Games website at www.2011wcsg.ca.
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expensive items at home in the gallery. Each honoured artist will be rolling out their best piece of work and it will be on display for all to see. Stop by and check out the masterpieces on display. In addition to all the fun, new and exciting events, you are sure to come across all of your old favourites. The annual Kamloops Brock Lions Club Pancake
breakfast will kick off the day at 7 am with everything else falling behind. Kamloops Idol will be once again choosing the winner of their contest live at the end of the day, with the semifinals running all day long at the BC Living Arts tent, starting at 11:00 a.m., the ethnic food booths will be serving an eclectic and delightful array of food, performances and entertainment will run live on the Rotary Bandshell.
There will be a number of multicultural and community group booths with plenty to see and do for the whole family. The lumière parade will start once night falls with the fireworks show not too far behind. The great part of Canada Day is it doesn’t matter what time you choose to go to the park there is something happening right from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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Water fountain open for summer The Council of Canadians, Kamloops & District Farmers’ Market and Mayor & City councilors joined in the official opening of the drinking water fountain at St. Paul St & 3rd Avenue on Saturday. We are all very proud of working together to bring Kamloops water - the best quality water in BC to the public without the environmental burden of plastic containers. This project has been in the works for a couple of years and brings to this corner a fountain which not only supplies water at a height suitable for adults, but also one suitable for children as well as a third level for those of our thirsty four-footed friends. In addition, it has the further feature of allowing for the refilling of personal water containers. We are very happy to
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From L – R: Dennis Walsh, Tina Lange, Mayor Peter Milobar, Nancy Bepple, Anita Strong, and Tristan Cavers joined in the official opening of the new drinking fountain allowing cool refreshment for adults, children, and four- legged friends!
report that this is but the first of a series of drinking water fountains that will supply Kamloops water drinkers. Mayor Milobar asserted that the location of the next one is still a subject of
debate. We are working toward a Council of Canadians goal of making water a human right and are very happy to have City Council’s backing on this endeavor.
City of Kamloops full tilt on projects The City of Kamloops is busy in 2011 with a $40 million dollar capital program. Larger projects this year include the multi-year Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade, multi-year Universal Water Meter Installation Program, the new Aberdeen Fire Hall, Valleyview interchange pedestrian and bike upgrades and work on the Mt. Dufferin/Hillside Drive water main. Other projects include various storm
upgrades, local road and utility reconstruction, local road asphalt overlay, crack sealing and arterial road rehabilitation. The City now has an interactive Google map on their website that shows the locations of the various projects, costs and a brief description of what will be done. Interested residents can view the map at: www.kamloops. ca/capitalprojects/map.shtml.
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Git along l’il doggie Excited to be able to take a month off, Echo editor Natasha Lyndon readies herself for her summer vacation by emulating life on the range. Natasha will be away from her desk during the month of July. Our new intern Carrie Harman is taking Natasha’s place for the month. Don’t hesitate to give Carrie a call with any of your thoughts or story ideas for the Downtown and North Shore Echo newspapers.
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July is full of fabulous events happening enjoy the local produce, baked goods, crafts, downtown. Starting off the month with a and great food from area farmers! Don’t bang is Canada Day and Art in the Park forget about BC’s biggest sidewalk sale, the on July 1st where there will be many perDowntown Merchant’s Market, from July formers, musicians, artisans, vendors and 13-16. There will be many street performfireworks to celebrate the Nation’s birthday! ers, musicians and sales. Lastly, if you’re Art in the Park features the creations of local interested in theatre then the Mainstage artists and crafts-people, which will be on Music Festival at the Sagebrush Theatre display in Riverside Park. If you enjoy live during July 1-9 and the X-Fest 2011, which music you might also be interested in the is from July 20- August 6 might be two Music in the Park, which will be going on CAP comments worthwhile events to attend. This summer’s Matt Paish throughout July and August, taking place Project X presents the Complete Works every evening at 7pm in Riverside Park. As of William Shakespeare and Munsch Ado well, be sure to drop by the Kamloops Farmers’ Market About Nothing and will be running nightly in Prince which is now up and running every Saturday 8am- Charles Park. Be sure to check out some of these events, 12:30pm on the 200 block of St. Paul and Wednesday and if you see one of the CAP Team members in the red 8am-2pm on the 400 block of Victoria. Come out to shirts don’t be afraid to flag us down and say hello!
Local players attend Vernon Special Olympics golf event The Kamloops Special Olympics golf teams participated in a very special event last weekend at which they did very well. The event was The Vernon Special Olympics Golf Spectacular Fundraiser, also called The Howie Meeker Classic. The Kamloops team finished with a score of 12 over par. One of our athletes nearly sunk a hole in one on the ‘Closest to the Pin/Hole in one event’. Our Kamloops golfer, Joe
Clouse, was a foot and a half away from the pin, and the winner was only inches closer! Team members attended the sports banquet for the event the evening before our match. There were NHLers there, including Howie Meeker (former Hockey Night in Canada personality, four time Stanley Cup winner, and former NHL Rookie of the Year), Tom Renney (Edmonton Oilers coach), Shea Weber (Nashville
Predator player and gold medalist for Canadian 2010 Olympic Team), Jerred Smithson (Nashville Predator player), Ernie Gare (Head ScoutNew York Rangers). The Kamloops players collected some autographs, and had a great time meeting some of the players and personalities. The Kamloops team members are Joe Clouse, Rick Dewitt, and Kent Plettl. Their dedicated coach is Parry Dickie.
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Maple Ridge artist Dutchie Rutledge-Mathison is a storyteller. She paints memories of her life. Her primary interests are; Northern Inuit/Woodland Cree, heritage memories and what she calls whimsy, which means wherever the creative juices take her. Her works signed simply “dutchie”, have developed an international following with her vibrant representations of North-
ern aboriginal culture. She has also written Wild Roses Memories of a Homesteader’s Daughter a wonderful reflection of her life, which beautifully displays her heritage collection. Her work can also be seen as part of the set design for the movie Sight Unseen. She will be doing a book signing July 2 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at At Second Glance Books located at 448 Victoria Street.
Summer movies in the park The Boys and Girls Club will have three outdoor movie nights that will be playing in Riverside Park on July 13, July 20 and August 24th. The movies chosen are Rio, Rango and the wild card choice (Cars 2 or Pirates of the Caribbean 4). Come down early to stake your spot and enjoy the various ac-
tivities including: face painting, art making, games, glow-sticks, twoonie concession items, and family friendly fun at the park starting around 7:00 pm! Movies will begin at dusk. Please bring a donation and all proceeds from these events will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops Power Start program.
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The most unusual questions tourists have asked at information bureaus across the country. From Tourism Toronto, a toll free info and reservations line: Why do French Canadians have a different accent from other Canadians? How do I apply for the Canadian Express Card? What’s this Boxing Day in Toronto, do you box on that day? Caller: How far is Boston from Toronto? Counselor: About 900 kilometers, or 565 miles. Caller: So if I drive using miles, it won’t take me as long to get there? Is that what you’re saying? Can I take the subway to Vancouver? Good afternoon, I’m entertaining some executives, and would like to know where they can ride llamas. What information do you have on Italy? From Check-ln Nova Scotia, the province’s toll-free information and reservations number: Do you have automatic bank machines up there? Are you connected to Greenland? Can you tell me about the ferry from Halifax to Europe?
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n Art in the Park - Canada Day at Riverside Park. Join the Kamloops Arts Council as they showcase some of the finest artists and artisans are area has to offer! n Kamloops Idol, Canada Day at Riverside Park. BC Living is hosting a community wide Hairstylist Wanted Arts singing competition and crown its Do you love the fashion and beauty own Kamloops Idol on July 1. industry? Join our team. n Lumiere Parade - Canada Day, Riverside Park, 8:30pm, starting at the Heritage House. The Kamloops Arts Council Please drop of your resume at invites everyone to bring their #3 - 319 Victoria St. lanterns and join in the parade. (No flames or flammables please) n Artisan’s Square, Saturday mornings in Gaglardi Park, 159 Seymour St. Local artisans and 8F OFFE B QFSNBOFOU IPNF entertainers in the garden market place at St. Andrews on the UP QMBZ BOE QSBDUJDF JO ZFBS Square heritage site. SPVOE *G ZPV UIJOL ZPV DBO We’re looking for a good n Music in the Park - Free Lynette Deanna Katie IFMQ VT PVU UIFO DPOUBDU VT nightly entertainment at Riverside Park 7-8:30 pm XXX UDEE DB LetDo theyou girls from love the fashion July 2, Swing Cat Blues, Swing and beauty industry? ManhandLer July 3, Dan Bremnes, Contemp. get you readyClientelle for Spring! July 4, Diana Braithwaite and preferred. Mon-Thurs 9:30am - 6pm Chris Whiteley, Bluesy Fri 9:30am - 4pm July 5, Kamloops Big Band 250-377-6877 July 6, Nine Mile, Pop/Rock July 7, Cod Gone Wild, Maritime %JTDPWFS 246 4th ave. n Old Courthouse Gallery, BMM OBUVSBM 7 W. Seymour St., 10am to 5pm OPO FWBTJWF Drop of your resume at Tues to Fri, 10am toGBDJBMT GPS 4pm Sat. #3 - 319 Victoria Street Textile/multimedia artist Jackie TVDDFTTGVM Chadwick, feature artist for the BHJOH month of July, presents “Works on Cloth and Paper.� n The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. 250-828-7998. July 2nd at 8pm: Wassabi Collective. July 9 7JDUPSJB 4U at 8pm: Gong Meditation and Solfeggio Tones nXXX LBNMPPQTFTUIFUJDT DPN 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
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Rembetika Hipsters will be performing at Caffe Motivo 229 Victoria Street, Monday July 18 shortly after 5:00 PM. Rembetika is a popular genre of Greek music comparable to the blues. Hipsters, like the Greek Manges, cool dudes, hep cats in the know, those of a subculture on the fringe of society. The Rembetika Hipsters are a nationally acclaimed Greek music group. Their repertoire includes authentic Greek Rembetika songs, original Canadian compositions in Greek, Balkan & Middle-Eastern styles, contemporary belly-dance instrumentals and jazz-influenced bouzouki pop. More information at www.EntertainmentManagement.ca
acting, design, directing, vocal every second week, Saturdays and singing workshops. Nightly 300 block. performances with a variety of n Centralsolutions Station Pub, 126 4 retail packaging • display festival tickets and registration Ave. Rock trivia on Friday nights. • shelving packages. Ticketsstore available at accessories Karaoke on Saturday nights. Kamloops Live! Box Office 250n Jams / Open Mic Nights 372-LIVE. More information on Commodore, 369 Victoria Street. performances, workshops and Every Friday The Scattered volunteering is available at www. Atoms, 7pm, free. tbcmainstage.ca Kami Inn, 354 Victoria St. Jam n Live at Lunch - Tuesdays to Session Saturday afternoons from Saturdays from 11:30am to 2pm 2-5pm. on Victoria Street. The Loft, 255 Victoria St. Tuesdays 300 block, Wednesdays Wednesdays at 8:30pm. All sound 400 block in conjunction with gear and amps provided. the Farmer's Market, Thursdays The Grind, 476 Victoria St. 4 962 Laval Cres 250-374-3810 Lansdowne Village and Old Electric Jam Night on Thursdays 1-800-561-8121 www.wamaco.ca Courthouse Cultural Centre and 8-11pm. evening performances from n Publicize your event – Email 5 to 7pm every second week, us at echo@shawcable.com or Fridays 200 block and evening call 250-374-3246. performances from 5 to 7pm
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CANCER (June 22-July 22) Uncertainty regarding your mate may emerge; reevaluate what you see in each other. Try to curb your habits, or you could find yourself in an awkward financial position. Sign up for courses that will help you understand yourself better. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can expect to experience delays or additional red tape if you deal with institutions. Business trips might prove unproductive. Be prepared to meet new lovers through colleagues. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Don’t overspend on entertainment, on children, or make poor investments. Your family may be feeling neglected and unloved. Look into attending seminars that can expand your perception. Get busy. LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) You can do well on stage or behind the scenes, the choice is yours. Dealing with foreigners will be most enlightening. Residential moves will be favorable, and larger quarters the most probable direction. Take the day to relax and pamper yourself. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Children or friends may try to talk you into lending them money. You’re in the mood to do things such as competitive sports, or perhaps a night on the town. You can make extra cash if you act on a hunch. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Direct your energy wisely. You will find that you can work progressively at improving yourself this week. Make plans to attend group discussions or get together with friends who like to talk as much as you do. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) You may have a problem dealing with elders. Don’t give them the use of your credit card. Follow through on some of the good ideas that come up, and you could have a real winner of a deal. Be cautious of making any residential changes this week. AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) You can do well on stage or behind the scenes, the choice is yours. You may want to make changes that will not be to their liking. Generosity will put you in the poorhouse. Be tolerant, but don’t let any one take you for granted. PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) If you can put some work into home improvements, you should. You can change your living arrangements. You may need help with your financial situation. You may blow situations out of proportion when dealing with the one you love. ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) You should be raising your self esteem and confidence in order to promote your work. Tempers will mount if you are too pushy at work. Travel will be fun and entertaining. Don’t think the worst if you hear something negative about your partner. TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Finish off old projects before starting something new. Pamper yourself this week. Disappointments are likely if your mate embarrasses you in front of friends. Chances are you could get stuck with a colleague’s job unexpectedly. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Try to be understanding. Don’t let jealous friends put you down, making you insecure about your capabilities. Maybe it’s time to look into ways you can improve your health. Visitors are likely to drop by and chances are, they may even stay a little longer than you want them to. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com
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