C I T Y PAG E

Feb 8, 2023

Council Calendar

The public, media, delegations, and staff are encouraged to par ticipate in meetings vir tually through Zoom or to observe through the City YouTube channel

Februar y 9, 2023

1:30 pm - Community and Protective Ser vice Committee

Februar y 14, 2023

10:00 am - Committee of the Whole

Februar y 22, 2023

1:30 pm - Development and Sustainability Committee

Februar y 27, 2023

1:30 pm - Civic Operations Committee

Februar y 28, 2023

1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting

The complete 2023 Council Calendars is available online at:

Kamloops.ca/CouncilPor tal

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Yard Waste Site Closures

The Bunker Road and Barnhar tvale Yard Waste Sites are now closed for the season. Cinnamon Ridge remains open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily

Indoor Walking Track

The Sandman Centre concourse is available for walk ing Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm until April 2023. Due to K amloops Blazers home games and concer t schedules, some designated walk ing dates may not be available

Pothole Season

With the current warm weather trend, you may notice more potholes popping up on our streets If you see a pothole, please slow down and proceed with caution. We can only fill the ones we are aware of, so help us by repor ting a pothole with the MyK amloops app at: Kamloops.ca/MyKamloops

C A L L F O R A P P L I C At I O N S F O R T H E 2023 C O M M U N I T Y

A R T G R A N T S

The City is now accepting applications from non-profit organizations for 2023 Community Ar t Grants These grants are available for projects that will promote development and awareness of the ar ts in our community The City awards Community Ar t Grants once per year

The Community Art Grant program supports Council’s strategic priority of livability by cultivating a vibrant and diverse arts, culture, and heritage environment throughout the city All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of individuals active in the local ar ts community Project applications will be assessed in the following areas:

• the ar tistic merit of the project

• the expressed benefit of the project to the promotion of ar ts and ar ts awareness within the community

• the ability of the applicant to see the project to completion

• the collaboration between ar tists and organizations not usually involved in ar tistic production

• samples of previous work produced by the ar tists - slides, photographs, tapes, film, videos, etc

• the abilities of the applicant(s) to carr y out the project within budget Applications must be received on or before 4:00 pm on Friday, April 7, 2023. Apply now at: Kamloops.ca/Grants

B U D G E T I N F O R M At I O N S E S S I O N 2023

The City would like to consult and engage with residents about the 2023 budget as we plan for the next five -year budget c ycle (2023–2027). Join staff and Council on Wednesday, Februar y 15, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the Spor ts Centre Lounge at McAr thur Island Spor t & Event Centre for an update and discussion on the provisional budget

Par ticipants will also learn about and discuss a number of business cases brought for ward by City staff and community groups, which Council will consider as additional budget items this year

This will be the first budget approved by the newly elected City Council Let them k now your perspective on how it will affect you and your community.

For up -to - date event information and to subscribe for updates, visit:

LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca/Budget2023

C L I M At E Ac T I O N G R A N T

A new Climate Action Grant from the City of Kamloops aims to inspire and enable residents, non-profit organizations, and charities to undertake community-based climate action projects that advance priority actions in the Community Climate Action Plan Eligible applicants are encouraged to propose creative, equitable, and community- driven projects that have the potential to:

• provide a direct benefit to the community

• suppor t the implementation of the Community Climate Action Plan

• improve resilienc y to climate change and/or reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• foster neighbourhood pride and/or community wellness

• respect the principles of equity and climate justice Applicants can apply for up to $2,000 in funding Apply until Februar y 28, 2023, at:

Kamloops.ca/Grants

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KTW’s two-page photo spread of the Special Olympics Winter Games

SALUTING A SPECIAL WEEKEND A26-A27

TODAY’S FLYERS

Your Independent Grocer*, Walmart*, Shoppers*, Sun Peaks Independent News*, Safeway*, Rexall*, Princess Auto*, M&M Meats*, London Drugs*, Home Hardware*, Freshco*, Canadian Tire* * Selected distribution

Weather Forecast

Feb. 8: Sunny, then flurries 5/-2 (hi/low)

Feb. 9: Showers 9/-1 (hi/low)

Feb. 10: Sun/clouds 5/-2 (hi/low)

Feb. 11: Cloudy 7/-1 (hi/low)

Feb. 12: Flurries 5/-1 (hi/low)

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REGION’S FORMER TOP DOC GUILTY A6

Dr. Albert de Villliers has been convicted of child sex crimes

Stolen French bulldog has been returned to her Cherry Creek abode

SHOUT IT OUT — WHISPER IS HOME A15

Bevy Of Birds At The Beach

Brittany Strebchuk’s photo was the winner of Kamloops This Week’s photo contest for January, triumphing by a mere two votes over the secondplace photo, as voted on by KTW readers at our Instagram page.

If you would like to enter KTW’s monthly photo contest, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com/ photo-contest.