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TUESday, March 29, 2011 The Daily News, Kamloops

VISION 2011

LEADING THE WAY

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VISION 2011

LEADING THE WAY

By MEL ROTHENBURGER / Editor, The Daily News

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Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar says the Tournament Capital is well positioned to capitalize on increased Chinese tourism.

>>> KAMLOOPS WELL POSITIONED FOR 2011

Strong and stable By peter milobar / Mayor, City of Kamloops

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espite continued economic uncertainty in 2010, Kamloops had a strong year, which positions us well to lead in 2011 and beyond. Be it sport, tourism or development, all signs point to a strong 2011.

As Canada’s Tournament Capital, we are widely recognized as the standard for sport hosting in the country.

With the events scheduled, 2011 is going to be another incredible year for sport in Kamloops.

August will see the largest multi-sport event we have hosted since the 1993 Canada Summer Games, with our hosting of the Western Canada Summer Games. With more than 2,000 athletes and 2,000 volunteers, these Games will shine a spotlight on Kamloops, showing the rest of the country what we do best — host first-rate sporting events.

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The rest of the province has noticed that we’ve come a long way as a city over the last few years and in 2011 it looks like we’ll continue to lead the way.”

KIBIHT, the B.C. Seniors Curling Championship, the Western Canadian Swim Championship and indoor and outdoor track meets, are but a few examples of the diverse tournaments on tap for 2011.

Welcoming tournaments of all ages, abilities and sports is key to having a strong tournament-hosting program.

Tourism in Kamloops was

ahead of the provincial average in 2010. The combination of strategic marketing and strong partnerships by Tourism Kamloops has resulted in increased awareness of all that Kamloops has to offer.

We are already ahead of many Interior communities in terms of working to be well positioned as Canada’s preferred destination status with China comes into full effect. Being the natural halfway point between the Coast and the Rockies makes Kamloops the place to stop for the expected increase of tourist travel from China.

Strong and stable is a good way to describe the expected economic development for Kamloops looking ahead.

Our housing values proved to be the most stable in the Interior and we expect that trend to continue. The housing sector looks to be a good year for Kamloops with an expected 500-plus housing starts for 2011.

We are also looking for-

ward to the continued strength of the mining sector.

With Highland Valley leading the way and New Afton close to coming into production, the stability of these two operations is definitely good news for Kamloops and the region. The development of several other mines in the area also holds the promise of significant economic growth and stability for Kamloops.

The recent announcements of mills in both Savona and Vavenby also points to the resurgence of the forest sector in Kamloops. Significant reinvestment in Domtar will also see not only an extended life to the pulp mill, but improved emissions for the airshed as well.

Kamloops, with its strong, stable and diverse community, will have a very good year in 2011. The rest of the province has noticed that we’ve come a long way as a city over the last few years and in 2011 it looks like we’ll continue to lead the way.

>>> FOODSHARE PROGRAM FEEDS THE HUNGRY

Nothing is wasted By bernadette siracky / Executive director, Kamloops Food Bank

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any of us take for granted being able to go to our favourite grocery store and do our weekly grocery shopping. We go in with our list and contemplate what to buy.

Is that apple round enough and bruise-free?

What is the expiry date on the milk? Is that bread fresh enough to take home? Not much thought is given to what happens to products that aren’t ‘perfect’ enough to purchase, don’t sell before the next shipment comes into the store or the products that are coming close to their expiry date.

Those imperfect food items that are not pur-

chased get picked up seven days a week by the Kamloops Food Bank.

FoodShare is a food-recovery program that ensures close-dated fruit, vegetables, baked goods and dairy from local grocery stores goes to people who need it in our community.

Since its inception in 2006, FoodShare has collected and redistributed nearly three million pounds of food. Much of this food had previously ended up in the landfill.

The generosity of all the FoodShare donors ensures this program’s success.

There are 20 local food distributors that currently do-

Volunteers have no shortage of work to do at the Kamloops Food Bank, where demand continues to rise.

f there’s one thing Kamloops knows how to do, it’s lead. Sorry, competitors, but you’ve got a long way to go before you’ll see anything but the back of us leaving you in the dust.

Let’s review: we are, for starters, Canada’s Tournament Capital. Sure, you’ve tried to catch up with some arenas and swimming pools of your own, but the fact is Kamloops remains the benchmark for sports and recreation facilities — what the rest of you dream of some day having.

You may put up some buildings but you’ll never match our volunteers, who run events like nobody else can. (By the way, we invented Boogie, a name and an event that is being copied in other cities, and which The Daily News is proud to sponsor.)

Any good city, though, needs more than excellent facilities dedicated to wellness.

It needs a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurism. We have that. We have, for example, Thompson Rivers University with its unique blend of trades and academic studies. It’s a hotbed of invention, that place.

In industry, so many things have been invented in this city — new computer programs, new industrial controllers, new products, you name it — that we should be called Canada’s New Gizmo Capital.

As this is written, several teams are vying for top prize in a contest called Race to a Million. It requires a lot of creative thinking to turn $500 into $1 million.

We lead the way in problem-solving, too. We get the right group of people to the table and deal with issues. When the tsunami of 2004 devastated Sri Lanka, Kamloops came together as a community to help. To this day, long after other aid has dried up, our community continues its partnership with the town of Tangalle.

Homelessness is an issue everywhere.

Kamloops agencies have come together to do something about it. Prostitution — we established one of the first community programs to manage it. Not to mention graffiti and law enforcement. But it’s not always about problemsolving. Through community involvement and volunteerism, we’ve become one of the most beautiful cities in Canada, and we have the trophies to prove it.

Arts and culture, industry, business, tourism, social programs, wellness — we lead the way in all of it. “Leading the way” is an appropriate title for this year’s Vision edition in which community leaders give us a status report on Kamloops. This year, 2011, it’s a tribute to a city that lives and breathes leadership and innovation every day. As for the rest of you. . . . well, read and learn.

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nate to this program and for that we are incredibly grateful.

Once the food is collected, the work begins. It is taken back to the Food Bank to be sorted. Every item is inspected for expiry dates and to ensure that it is fit for human consumption. A team of dedicated volunteers goes through every item and separates the food into consumable and not consumable categories.

The food that is deemed consumable for our clients is organized into trays and given out to clients that day. Clients access the food from FoodShare up to twice a week as these items have a short shelf life and need to be eaten right away.

The not-consumable food is stored in bins for local farmers to use as animal feed. Nothing is wasted.

The consistent availability of produce, bread and dairy for our clients is special indeed. Many food banks rarely stock these

items. Through the generous support of our community we are able to keep FoodShare in operation and provide our clients with essential nutrition that they might not get otherwise.

The food collected by FoodShare in 2010 was used to feed 7,000 individuals who accessed the Food Bank. This program also supports 36 local agencies and schools in Kamloops that run meal programs.

This innovative program was the second of its kind in B.C. The enactment of Bill 10: Food Donor Encouragement Act by the province enables FoodShare to operate and protects donors from all damages. Without the support and participation of the donors, FoodShare would not be in operation.

The next time you are grocery shopping and see that imperfect apple or the milk that is going to expire in a couple of days, think of the FoodShare program.

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From left, the Cork ‘N’ Label’s John Vermilyea, Eva Anderson, Tim Burns, Elaine Burns and Meghan Swannell.

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here’s never been a better time to make your own wine, says Tim Burns, owner of Cork ‘N’ Label U-Brew. More and more people are now choosing to stay at home and enjoy a glass of wine or a beer or two. With the tougher drinking and driving laws, there’s no time like the present to get to know your neighbours! It’s never been more rewarding than to serve up a glass of wine that you are proud to call your own!

Tim and Elaine Burns have been operating Cork ‘N’ Label for 10 years this June. The one thing they’ve noticed over the 10 years is that the wine-making industry just keeps getting better and better. The quality of grapes be-

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It’s all a matter of choice.

As soon as you enter the doors at Cork ‘N’ Label you will be greeted by friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff.” ing produced around the world has reached new heights and the better the grape is in the vineyard, the better the wine will be in your glass!

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wine juices from Winexpert, the world’s foremost supplier of premium wine kits. Winexpert’s commitment to excellence and dedication to delivering the highest quality products in the winemaking market sets them apart.

“Winexpert is truly setting the industry standard,” says Tim. Cork ‘N’ Label also offers an award-winning oak barrel aging process, which intensifies and enhances the flavour of the wine and allows for longer cellaring.

“Our oak barrel service has become extremely popular with our customers” says Tim. “They keep coming back for more.”

Tim and Elaine have a vision to continue producing the best consumer-made

wines possible and to help each and every customer discover the exciting new winemaking lifestyle.

“It’s all a matter of choice” says Tim. “As soon as you enter the doors at Cork ‘N’ Label you will be greeted by friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff.”

From the selection of a wine that suits your palette, through to the bottling process, we’re there every step of the way to make it easy. And, there’s a bonus! All wines made at Cork ‘N’ Label are backed by a 100 per cent satisfaction guarantee. No risk, just rewards!

The best wines, the best service… it’s time to become a winemaker and enjoy the rewards of the winemaking lifestyle!

he Tk’emlúps Indian Band is a progressive First Nation community committed to attaining self-sufficiency through education and economic development initiatives while respecting our ancestors by preserving our culture. The band is always looking for new business opportunities to take advantage of prime real estate. With a plethora of land available for development, the band is always looking for joint venture opportunities.

The Tk’emlups Indian Band has taken over control of the Sagebrush Downs/Mt. Paul Centre facilities. Winter and spring training is currently underway. Mt. Paul Centre also offers tele-theatre betting, the Winners Café, a one-mile track, round pen, outdoor arena, stall rentals and RV campsite rentals.

The grounds and facilities are available to be rented for various events and functions including cattle/horse shows, rodeos and barrel racing, hunter jump shows, English horse shows, sulky racing, horse racing, weddings and more.

The Tk’emlups gas bar has completed a recent expansion to its convenience store.

With the extra space, the convenience store is now better able to provide quality services to its growing customer base. Stop

by Tk’emlups Petroleum for the lowest gas prices in town.

The Tk’emlups carwash, which opened in July 2009, provides fast, friendly service to the community. With one touchless automatic bay, six self-serve wash bays and a number of vacuum stations, the car wash is here to serve your every need. The car wash provides full detailing services as well as its newest “chip repair” service.

With our friendly staff and certified “green” products, we are the best full-service car wash in town. Over the past years TIB has been working hard to maintain valuable partnerships and associations.

The band has developed strong working relationships with the City of Kamloops, New Gold, Sun Rivers, Northern Trailer and many more. To find out more about opportunities with the band, contact our business development department at 250-8289802.

Take time to enjoy the TIB’s powwow this summer.

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ffering a wide-range of products from all categories, Runners Sole is the only specialty running and walking shop in Kamloops.

They carry everything from footwear to clothing and have a helpful, knowledgeable staff to help you find the best shoe for your activity and body — whether it’s your first pair of running shoes or your 50th.

“We pride ourselves on taking all the steps and measures to get information from the customer about what they’re doing,” says Wayne Richardson owner and operator of Runners Sole.

The staff will ask customers several questions to ensure they’re getting a perfect fit when they buy new shoes.

“We don’t just grab a shoe off the wall and sell it to them,” Richardson says “We explain why we’re sell-

WAYNE RICHARDSON ‘More than a running store’

ing them the shoe we are.”

On top of having more than 325 pairs of shoes on their wall at any given time, Runners Sole also prides itself on staying on top of the latest trends and needs of athletes who come to them.

They recently started carrying compression products, which are great for recovery and for athletes who are coming back from an injury.

“There are many clothing forms of compression products,” Richardson says. “Socks, tights, tops, sleeves that go over calves and more. We carry it all.”

At Runners Sole, they’re all about active lifestyles and service is an essential component of the company’s philosophy. Giving back to the community is also an integral part of the company’s philosophy.

Richardson will often host running clinics throughout the year that are free to join.

“We offer clinics for free so that people can look at the website for times and places and come whenever they want,” he says. “We are more then just a running store!”

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>>> TOURISM KAMLOOPS MEASURES SUCCESS BY NUMBERS

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‘Obviously pleased’

By TERRY LAKE / MLA, Kamloops-North Thompson

KAMLOOPS A MODEL FOR HEALTHY LIVING

By HOWARD GRIEVE / Manager, marketing and communications, Tourism Kamloops

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ith the 2010 Olympics in the rearview mirror, the team at Tourism Kamloops can reflect on the past year, which was filled with some incredible successes.

Then the focus turns to how the destination management organization is going to move forward to reach its goals for even more growth in the tourism sector.

Tourism Kamloops chief executive officer Lee Morris says 2010 was a good year for tourism in Kamloops.

“This can be measured by, not only a greater awareness of Kamloops as a great getaway destination through independent market research, but also by a 14-per-cent increase year-to-date of accommodation revenues over 2009.

We are obviously pleased with the positive results.”

With the past year’s successes, questions can be focused around how Tourism Kamloops will facilitate more growth again in 2011; questions that the team at Tourism Kamloops is well on its way to answering.

“Not only have our marketing efforts around family leisure travel featuring TV meteorologist and Kamloops hometown boy Mark Madryga experienced good results in the Lower Mainland and Cariboo-Chilcotin areas, we also have an incredible array of signature products exclusive to Kamloops that people want, and are coming here to experience,” she says.

A number of planned 2011 campaigns will continue to use Mark and Global Television to reach millions of people living less than a fourhour drive away.

One of those signature products is golf. Kamloops continues to build on its growing reputation as Canada’s hottest golf destination, with 13 top-flight courses in its repertoire.

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Tourism Kamloops chief executive officer Lee Morris, left, and marketing manager Howard Grieve look over a brochure at the Tourism Kamloops office, 1290 East Trans-Canada Hwy.

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There is a proven track record that, not only our accommodators, but also local attraction providers, retailers and restaurants benefit from the millions of dollars that flow into Kamloops as a result of sport tourism.” of courses such as Tobiano, Sun Rivers and Talking Rock is the newly renovated Kamloops Golf and Country Club.

It is already attracting a lot of interest for the upcoming season, as is The Dunes with its new 19,000-square-foot clubhouse opening this year.

Another signature offering that continues to see great

growth is the City’s Canada’s Tournament Capital program, which continues to attract tournaments and sporting events from around the globe.

“There is a proven track record that, not only our accommodators, but also local attraction providers, retailers and restaurants benefit from the millions of dollars that flow into Kamloops as a result of sport tourism,” says Morris. “Because of this, we have allocated more of our resources into this important area by adding a new position of sport, meeting and trade market development, filled by Lisa Strachan.

“Lisa joins Kris Austin, our manager of meeting, sports and events, and together they will continue to work in partnership with the City of Kamloops and the community to support bid opportunities in the hope of bringing more tournaments, and larger conferences, to Kamloops.”

Kamloops has enjoyed incremental tourism revenue growth over the past five years and data also shows an increased length of stay calcu-

lated over a four-year period.

Morris attributes much of the success of the tourism sector to Kamloops’s magnetic ability to attract and engage visitors with a diverse array of activities year-round.

With the new Tourism Kamloops iPhone app and mobile site, visitors to Kamloops are finding it easier than ever to know what’s happening in Kamloops.

The use of new technologies, like the iPhone app and soon to be released iPad app, has been one of the areas that Tourism Kamloops continues to explore and capitalize on.

In fact, visits to the Tourism Kamloops website and mobile site continue to grow year over year and the marketing team continues to capitalize on its substantial email database list with regular e-blast campaigns.

With a strong presence on Facebook and Twitter, the team continues to entertain and inform its followers and friends with the introduction of Kamloops video hosts Kamloops Kendel and Let Loose Lisa.

can think of no better example of “Leading the Way” than what Kamloops is doing to encourage active healthy living.

Canada’s Tournament Capital has developed a very successful vision of hosting sports events to create not just economic activity but physical activity as well. There is no similar-sized city that I know of that boasts as many well equipped venues covering all facets of sports and recreation — and all are used extensively.

This “build it and they will come” philosophy has been successful because of the inclusive nature of the buildings and the programming. The massive Tournament Capital Centre is populated on a daily basis by toddlers, teens and adults of all ages encompassing a wide range of athletic abilities from recovering heart patients to world-class track and field stars. Many of us have hosted out-oftown guests at our facilities and witnessed their awestruck expressions at the quality and popularity of the buildings, stadiums, rinks and fields.

This extensive use is a reflection of the remarkable partnerships that are created in the community. The strategic health alliance between the City of Kamloops and the Interior Health Authority is a very good example of local and provincial organizations collaborating to utilize the resources that have been generously provided by the taxpayers.

The Alliance conducts programs such as the Vascular Improvement Program and The Beat Goes On for those recovering from cardiovascular disease, Sensational Survivors for patients recovering from cancer, and chronic disease self-management programs for those suffering from diabetes and arthritis.

We know that reducing the incidence of chronic disease not only saves lives but also saves scarce financial resources by taking the pressure off acute care needs in our hospitals — a 20 per cent decrease in diabetes alone can save up to $200 million per year.

Kamloopsians also know that we don’t always need buildings to be active. Jo Berry and her Run Club have used the great outdoors to get people of all shapes and sizes moving and feeling better physically and spiritually. Jo and her team have taken the active living concept to turn lives around.

And not just those who run, but those served by community organizations supported by The Daily News Boogie.

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very day, B.C. Ambulance Service (BCAS) is focused on achieving a higher level of patient care excellence that meets the needs of communities in the Interior and across the province.

Created in 1974, BCAS operates under the authority of the Emergency and Health Services Commission (EHSC) to provide ambulance service throughout B.C. Today, BCAS is the largest provider of emergency medical services in Canada and one of the largest in North America. BCAS serves more than 4.3 million British Columbians across a landmass of nearly 930,000 square kilometres. In 2009-2010, BCAS paramedics responded to more than 370,000 events by ground and over 8,000 by air.

BCAS employs more than 3,900 individuals who are dedicated to providing timely and high quality emergency medical services in rural and remote areas as well as urban communities. BCAS paramedics and dispatchers deliver front-line patient care, while support services staff work to sup-

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BCAS looks forward to continuing to enhance its delivery of timely and high quality emergency medical services by caring for and about its patients and staff.” port the efforts of paramedics and ensure BCAS continues to deliver efficient pre-hospital care.

To do this 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, BCAS operates 186 stations, 480 ambulances, 47 support vehicles and nine dedicated aircraft.

Currently, BCAS is in an exciting transition from the Ministry of Health Services to a key agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). This move will strengthen the relationship between BCAS and health authorities including Interior Health.

Transitioning into the health-care sector expands BCAS’ potential for service enhancements and its ability to take new, responsive approaches to meet the unique needs of patients, particularly those in rural and remote communities.

BCAS is also working to strengthen relationships with first-responder agencies. Closer integration with these partners will benefit both BCAS and first responders and ultimately result in improved care for patients.

BCAS looks forward to continuing to enhance its delivery of timely and high quality emergency medical services by caring for and about its patients and staff, providing creative solutions for changing healthcare needs and collaborating with its partners in the health-care system and community.

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Experienced nursing staff members care for seniors at Kamloops Seniors Village with advanced medical needs in “mini communities” of 15 or 16 people.

>>> RESIDENTS ENJOY CARE THAT MEETS CIRCUMSTANCES

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uilt on the premise of flexible services to address the changing needs of seniors, Kamloops Seniors Village is an attractive, centrally located facility that infuses warm comforts of home with supports for independent, assisted living and residential care needs.

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Kamloops Seniors Village is an attractive, centrally located facility that infuses warm comforts of home with supports.”

loops Seniors Village enjoy magnificent views of the city and North and South Thompson Rivers.

Conveniently located near the Aberdeen Mall and neighbouring Aberdeen Medical Centre and Tim Hortons, Kamloops Seniors Village is extraconvenient for seniors looking to enjoy amenities available in the Aberdeen area.

Ideal for couples with different health situations, Kamloops Seniors Village provides opportunity for residents to age in place and become comfortable with their surroundings while a level of care is administered for their own personal circumstances.

Even when seniors need some assistance, there is no need for them to give up their indepen-

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It’s called a Campus of Care.

Amenities include an elegant dining room, featuring a fireplace and 10 metre-high post and beam ceilings, a coffee bistro, fireside lounges, a library with Internet access, walking paths with gardens, hairdressing salon, general store, games and theatre room, a country kitchen located in the multi-purpose room that is available to those seniors that would like to enjoy a home-cooked meal with the family, an exercise room and a bus for fun recreational outings.

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Sid Kandola opened the store in 1988 in Valleyview.

Kandola, who started his career with City Furniture as a delivery driver in 1981, eventually moved into sales and then management.

He was looking to open his own store when the Valleyview location presented itself, and he has been happy to call Kamloops home ever since.

This city and its residents have been good to him, he says, and as the community has grown, so has City Furniture.

Today, City Furniture is housed in a 53,000-square-

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We are now seeing the second generation of customers — we’re still serving the people who bought with us in the past, and now we’re serving their children.” foot building on Hillside Drive and employs approximately 20 people full-time.

“We have built our business with good service, good value

and good prices,” Kandola says of the store’s success.

And he wants to thank the people of Kamloops and the surrounding communities for continuing to support the store.

Kandola is a fixture in Kamloops, having been a member of the Daybreak Rotary Club for more than 20 years and a sponsor of several charity golf tournaments, including the Gur Singh Invitational, which assists the Kamloops Brain Injury Association.

“I’d like to thank Kamloops and the area for their support. We do appreciate that,” says Kandola, who explains that 80 per cent of City Furniture’s current clientele are

returning customers.

“We are now seeing the second generation of customers — we’re still serving the people who bought with us in the past, and now we’re serving their children.”

Kandola’s sons Nav and Paul are also involved in the success of City Furniture, truly making it a family-run business.

One way to continue to serve his valued customers is to constantly be aware of the hottest trends and newest products available in home furnishings, appliances and electronics.

City Furniture also offers custom ordered pieces as well as Canadian-made, solid wood furniture.

he mission of The United Way is to improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. The development of the Homelessness Action Plan is an example of this mission in action.

People in Kamloops have set a lofty goal of ending homelessness in five years, but if the level of community engagement is any indicator of success, we are well on our way.

The efforts of organizations, businesses, individuals and government are building on strengths, challenges and creativity to change a community condition that is uncomfortable for everyone — whether they live in Aberdeen or on the street.

Giving children and youth opportunities to achieve their full potential and “grow up great” is another focus of our work. We do this by working with donors, school districts, government and businesses through Success By 6 Initiatives.

Success By 6 ensures access to programs and opportunities that enrich the lives and learning of all children aged zero to six.

United Way also continues to be committed to funding organizations that provide opportunities for youth that keep them engaged and feeling confident about a future with promise.

Along with promising kids a future and seeking safety and security for people who are marginalized or homeless, United Way has a vital role in building capacity for many non-profit agencies. Kamloops has a collaborative non-profit community that works together to improve the lives of our neighbours and friends.

United Way supports this by providing funding, leadership development and linking skilled volunteer experiences of our donors with community agencies.

United Way’s board of directors provides leadership for our vision where children and youth grow up great and everyone has the opportunity to live well.

Contributing or volunteering with United Way makes a make a difference in Kamloops today and at the same time invests in a healthy future.

Please visit our website at www. unitedwaytnc. ca.

Brenda Aynsley, executive director, Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way

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>>> DAILY NEWS BOOGIE CELEBRATES LIFE

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elcome to the 14th anThe Boogie is all inclusive nual Daily News Boowith a beautiful diversity of gie! Boogie is a vision of happarticipants. Whether you’re piness, physical and emotion- a seasoned runner or a firstal health in our beautiful city. time walker, you’ll have no It is with great pleasure trouble finding a place that that I welcome back old suits your fitness goals. I friends and the many new think you’ll be surprised by faces that will be joining us the joyful feeling and deon Sunday, May 1. lighted by the runners and Whenever I think back to volunteers you’ll meet on the last year’s course. To Boogie (2010) make the I’m always Boogie hapovercome pen, there with a feeling will be more of incredible than 200 joy and happeople volunpiness. To see teering their 2,200 particitime before, pants at the during and start line, after the race downtown on to help make Victoria your Boogie Street, all experience a gathered for positive one. the sake of The Daily wellness and News Boogie community is all about spirit is truly giving back an amazing to the comRunners reach for the sky during the warmup for the sight! Last munity in 2010 Daily News Boogie. year was our many differfirst time ever ent currenstarting and cies. Boogie finishing on Victoria Street has contributed financially and I wouldn’t trade the exmore than $400,000 to local perience for anything. The charities, some of which infeeling we all shared togethclude the Boys and Girls er was pure Kamloops pride Club, the Kelli Program, the and the event is something Youth Clubhouse and this we Kamlooopsians are so year Ask Wellness. The other very proud of now. important vision of Boogie is Thank you to all the into continue professionalizing credible sponsors; Boogie the event to become a signateam and the outstanding efture Kamloops city event. We forts of the participants to offer the participants medals, take part in developing this T-shirts, professional chip community health project. timing, entertainment on There is no ego at Boogie — the route, inspirational just pure love and kindness chalking and all in a theme and the energy is contagious of R-E-D. and congruent to vibrant So in the spirit of love, put health. on your red Boogie shirt and For those of you new to the be part of the annual buzz event, The Daily News Boothat makes Boogie so unique gie is a 5-km or 10-km ( walk and loved by so many. or run); a 21-km run or the It’s difficult to believe that heart-warming one-kilome2011 marks the 14th annivertre mini Boogie (for kids nine sary of The Daily News Booand under). Boogie is a wellgie and I’m blown away with ness event with emphasis on how far we have come over fun, fitness and community. the years. Back in 1999, Boo-

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gie celebrated 68 participants and 30 volunteers in its inaugural year. We raised about $300 and our goal was to start a positive movement where everyone could feel welcome and loved. We have now seen thousands of people cross that finish line on Boogie day and we have shared laugher, tears, highfives, hugged and celebrated together all your amazing accomplishments. Wow, what a feeling!

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Boogie gets bigger and better and I know this holds true for Boogie 14 and I am so excited to see what it will bring.

On behalf of the rest of the dynamic Boogie team, we encourage everyone to get in motion and join the excitement by participating in this year’s Boogie!

We wish you all the best in your training and we look forward to cheering you on and congratulating you at the finish on race day!

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ver the last three years representing the people of Kamloops, I have had the pleasure of working with a number of individuals and organizations that are leading the way economically, socially and culturally.

The list of those who are leading the way in Kamloops is endless, but I’d like to highlight a few projects in which the government of Canada has played a partnership role.

One project that is having a positive impact in Kamloops is the Homelessness Action Plan and its goal to eliminate homelessness within five years. The federal government is supporting the plan through the Homelessness Partnering Strategy. The government of Canada is investing over $1.9 billion over five years, until 2014, for housing and homelessness programs for low-income Canadians. Canada’s Economic Action Plan has built on these investments by making an additional one-time investment of more than $2 billion over two years in new and existing social housing and by making available up to $2 billion in loans to Canadian municipalities over two years for housing-related improvements. Just last month I was pleased to announce funding to purchase and renovate the Crossroads Inn. This funding will provide 50 units of transitional and supportive housing for people in Kamloops who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Another example is the 2010 Green Dream Home demonstration project, an energyefficient and environmentally friendly home built in Kamloops. The project received support from the federal Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s EQuilibrium™ Sustainable Housing Demonstration Initiative.

Another innovative project is underway at the Domtar mill. The Domtar Corporation recently received a $57.6-million investment by the government of Canada to improve its environmental performance and contribute to a more sustainable pulp and paper industry in Canada. The funding under the Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program for two capital-improvement projects will allow the Kamloops mill to increase its capacity to produce renewable energy and reduce particulate emissions by acquiring and modifying equipment.

Kamloops is full of creative individuals who are the leading the way.

Cathy McLeod, MP, Kamloops

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ow do you measure the success of a university?

There are rankings, surveys and statistics of all kinds, but what do they really mean, in the context of the learning experience. A better measure is to look at the learning opportunities students are given and what they are achieving with them.

At Thompson Rivers University, students have the advantage of smaller classes, direct access to faculty, and hands-on experiences such as co-op education and international exchanges, which take them out into the real world.

TRU students also develop valuable research skills in many programs. Unlike larger universities where students may never actually have direct contact with their professor, TRU students have opportunities to work directly with faculty doing research.

These kinds of hands-on learning experiences allow students to graduate, not just with a degree, but with a resume of skills and experience that open doors to even greater opportunities.

Across TRU, the achievement of undergraduate students tells an impressive story, in a way that rankings and surveys cannot.

It’s a story that many Kamloopsians may not know, especially those with children looking to go on to university.

The examples are many, but an impressive one comes from the Faculty of Science, whose grads are being admitted to medical, dental, veterinary and other professional and graduate programs in numbers that rival any other university.

Six graduates of 2010 won research scholarships from the National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSCERC) of Canada, reaping the rewards of a science pro-

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Across TRU, the achievement of undergraduate students tells an impressive story, in a way that rankings and surveys cannot. It’s a story that many Kamloopsians may not know, especially those with children looking to go on to university.” gram committed to giving students the most comprehensive experience possible. Beyond the scholarships, the postgraduate work they are now involved in speaks volumes about the quality of their university experience at TRU. Brocklehurst graduate Brit-

Keller, Brittany Dever, Scott Foubister, Alysa McCall, Kendra Robinson and Marisa Azad.

tany Dever, now at the University of Alberta, saw her TRU research work directed

by Dr. Kingsley Donkor pave the way to being one of the top four students admitted to the PhD program in chemical biology.

Alyssa McCall, a biology graduate whose research of small mammals, supervised

by Dr. Karl Larsen, led her to become part of a team now researching polar bears, joins her at the University of Alberta.

Fellow biology graduate, Kendra Robinson, whose research was directed by Dr. Lyn Baldwin, is now in the masters program at the Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation laboratory at UBC. Physics major Scott Foubister, whose research was supervised by Dr. Norm Fortier, was admitted to the University of Waterloo in the master of physics degree in quantum information.

Also going east was Marisa Azad, a cellular and molecular biology graduate whose research work directed by Dr.

Cindy Ross Friedman and Dr. Heidi Huttenen-Hennelly earned her admission to the combined MD/PhD program at McMaster University.

Chemistry major Samantha Keller, a St. Ann’s Academy graduate and winner of the Governor General’s medal as the top TRU degree graduate last year, did research work in Canada and Spain with Dr. Nela Nora-Diez and Dr. Kinglsey Donkor.

She was admitted directly to the PhD program in chemistry at the University of Calgary, where she’s doing research related to solar energy materials.

For these and many other TRU grads, success has been achieved through hard work and the benefits of hands-on learning.

As a smaller, more personal university, TRU is leading the way in offering a highly engaged undergraduate experience for our students, and the success of our graduates is testimony to the effectiveness of this approach.

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Now, the two have created the only 30-minute class that mixes the moves of Zumba with the proven strength training of Curves for one wildly effective workout.

It’s definitely NOT your Mother’s workout – BUT even you Mother can do it!

Some have called it the perfect workout, but South Shore Curves of Kamloops is willing to let you try it free for a week to find out for yourself.

“Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness is an amazing workout that will really help people stick to their New Year’s resolutions,” said Linda of South Shore Curves of Kamloops.

“It combines Curves’ proven strengthtraining program – where you can burn up to 500 calories in just 30 minutes – with the Latin and international inspired music and exhilarating, simple dance moves that have made Zumba so popular. We want you to experience it for yourself to see what an incredible workout it is, so we’re inviting Kamloops residents to try it free for a week.”

The South Shore Curves of Kamloops is very supportive of its members, the local community and supports many events, groups and charities. We also offer the Curves Smart and have a new weight management program coming this spring.

For more information about South Shore Curves of Kamloops and Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness class schedules, call 250377-7680.

Curves Gym staff, from left, manager Nancy Rosenberg, circuit trainers Debbie Nicholson and Marion Porterfield and owner Linda Blackstock.

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>>> FOREST FIRES A CONCERN EVERY YEAR

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It is within these walls that the co-ordination of resources, prioritization of wildfires and tracking the whereabouts of all resources throughout the entire province takes place.

It would not be a summer in Kamloops without airtankers flying in the skies above.

Since 1995, Kamloops has been home to the Provincial Airtanker Centre (PATC).

This is where all provincial requests for airtankers are submitted and prioritized, and where the provincial fleet of airtankers is dispatched and monitored.

PATC was responsible for co-ordinating airtanker action on 554 requests from around the province in the 2010 fire season.

But most importantly, it is the more than 120 Kamloopsians employed for wildfire management that display leadership, innovation, courage, inspiration, mentorship and dedication to the safety of B.C.’s people and natural resources that are at the heart of these operations.

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amloops has earned a reputation for achieving “big things” for a city its size and this is articulated every time I have the opportunity to share a part of this community with a visitor or personal guest.

Collaboration at the leadership level has also led to new partnerships and promoted collaboration at the grassroots level and I believe this is what will define the growth of culture in Kamloops in the coming years.

I was in Vancouver in early December and dropped into the East Vancouver Artist Co-operative Christmas sale and was told about the “amazing and successful artist co-operative in Kamloops,” and that “their City council gave them a castle.”

The Old Courthouse has been a fantastic venue for providing affordable leases to groups with important cultural mandates. The Kamloops Arts Council, Arnica, and the Courthouse Co-operative support each other and have established a new presence for themselves in this building. The newest partner to join them is Theatre BC, which has very recently relocated from Nanaimo to Kamloops.

Kamloops has always been a strong supporter of the Mainstage Festival that Theatre BC holds every July.

Theatre BC’s presence as a partner in our community will have a positive impact on theatre throughout central B.C. Barb Berger, City of Kamloops

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The Kamloops Fire Zone is responsible for wildfire response within the surrounding forest district. It responds to an average of 116 wildfires annually. The fire crews here consist of six, three-person initial attack crews and a single 20-person sustained action crew. These crews are incredibly skilled, highly mobile and have fought wildfires across the country.

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• If you add up the total numbers for the past 25 years, it works out to well over $1 billion dollars in wages paid into the local economy.

• In addition, in 2010 the mine spent another $116 million for goods and services provided from 533 local vendors.

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Teck Highland Valley Copper’s contributions to government services are also significant.

The operation is BC Hydro’s third largest customer. The mine pays about $57.7 million annually in taxes to various levels of government, including fuel, provincial, federal, hydro and property taxes.

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In 2010, she was one of five TRU students to win a national Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship of $17,500.

Actively supporting initiatives in the region is important to us, in 2010 Teck Highland Valley Copper donated in excess of $358,000 to local charitable organizations.

We are proud to say that both the company and the employees are major contributors to the United Way, BC Children’s Hospital, Royal Inland Hospital and other institutions.

Our combined contributions to the United Way in 2010 totaled over $564,000.

Teck Highland Valley Copper’s employees recognize that these organizations provide critical services to our communities. We have been recognized by the local United Way as the “Largest Corporate” and “Largest Employee” contributions for 22 consecutive years.

Teck Highland Valley Copper has an active environmental management program covering regulatory compliance, waste management, reclamation and site decommissioning. Land reclamation is carried out on areas of the property where no further activities are planned. Over 6,200 hectares of land have been disturbed by mining activity. By the end of 2010, over 2,235 hectares (35%) had been revegetated.

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Teck Highland Valley Copper, one of the largest copper-mining operations in the world will continue to be an intricate part of the community for years to come.

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he Spirit of Kamloops, the city’s 99-year-old steam locomotive, is running better than ever thanks to thousands of hours of care lavished upon her by volunteers of the Kamloops Heritage Railway.

For a close-up view of what’s really involved in restoring engine 2141, the vintage railcars and the caboose, you are invited to take a guided tour of the ‘backshop,’ the train garage, located at the west end of Pioneer Park parking lot at Seventh Avenue and the South Thompson River.

The guided tours are a new program developed by volunteers to showcase the special work they do. The tours show the derelict condition most of the rolling stock was in when it arrived at the backshop, as well as the painstaking

work done to rebuild and refurbish the cars to operational condition. For more details and to arrange a tour, call the KHR office at 250-374-2141.

Upcoming events at the Kamloops Heritage Railway include a Dry Fish Derby fundraiser in May. Entrance includes not only a train ride, but also fun speeder rides and activities for the young at heart, as well as many ‘fishing’ prizes.

Watch, too, for Multicultural Day Festivities, also in May, taking place in the Station Plaza. Storytelling, music, dance, and food will play a big part in the celebration of our heritage and ethnic roots.

The Heritage Railway is partnering with the Kamloops Multicultural Association for the event. Heritage Railway volunteers will be dressed in period costumes and available for photos with vintage equipment and railway artifacts.

Guided tours of the Kamloops Heritage Railway rolling stock and caboose will take place as well as steam train rides.

We look forward to seeing you there. For updates on times and events, go to www.kamrail.com or phone 250374-2141.

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amloops Cariboo Regional Immigrant Society is a nonprofit, registered society and registered charity. Programs and services are provided through the Kamloops Immigrant Services agency.

The agency provides assistance necessary for immigrants, visible minorities and first-generation Canadians and their families to become full and equal members of Canadian society.

The agency also attempts to inform and sensitize the region on multicultural, anti-racism, immigrant settlement and integration issues in order to facilitate organizational and institutional change to meet the needs of a culturally diverse society.

The agency has been through several positive changes recently. The hiring of a new executive director in November 2009 brought a fresh approach to meeting the administrative needs of the agency.

The solid foundation of longterm staff has been instrumental in the successful introduction of new staff to meet the needs of the community.

Kamloops Immigrant Services received 11,000 client visits in 2010 and the first month of 2011 saw a 10-per-cent increase compared to January 2010.

The predominant need is linked to settlement services followed by English language services for adults and intercultural employment services.

The board expects to develop a strategic plan to meet the expected increase in immigrants settling to the Interior as economic growth continues to reach into our region.

Last June marked the launch of Kamloops Immigrant Services’ newly developed website, www.immigrantservices.ca. It offers a new format with modern connections for anyone

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The most celebrated event at Kamloops Immigrant Services is the annual open house in early December.” searching for immigrant services in the community, as well as links to a wide range of service agencies.

Highlights of the past year include the annual Canada Day ceremonies at Riverside Park, which provided an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of the community, as well as the Community Carnival on Victoria Street in July, which is a wonderful venue for agencies to showcase services and interact with the community.

Kamloops Immigrant Services held a community appreciation event in August as its way of thanking community members for making the agency a valuable connection in the community.

The most celebrated event at Kamloops Immigrant Services is the annual open house in early December, which saw more than 300 community representatives share in an evening of activities and a variety of ethnic food.

KIS offers a number of service programs aimed at supporting immigrants, new Canadians and visible minorities through adjustments for life in Canada.

To find out more about the programs offered by Kamloops Immigrant Services, visit the website at www.immigrantservices. ca, or come into the office at 109 Victoria St.

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have said numerous times that Kamloops is a community with a vision — a civic leader in so many ways.

One has only to look, for example, at the amazing amenities and related activities the city has to offer in relation to higher education and sports; and as an avid user of the Tournament Capital Centre, I am delighted.

It is also a city with a cultural heart.

With a population of fewer than 100,000, Kamloops offers extraordinary cultural amenities and, as the director of the Kamloops Art Gallery, it is one of the reasons I have lived here for 25 years.

This year The Daily News has asked us to write about Leading the Way, a reference to how Kamloops has the potential to lead the way economically, culturally and socially. I would assert that we are already leading the way on so many fronts and that the real task is to continue to be a dynamic, vibrant and successful city, building upon this very successful foundation.

Great communities such as Kamloops don’t happen by accident. They are created by strong leaders across multiple sectors who use creativity, vision and purpose. Strong and vivacious cities are created, cultivated and nurtured. Being a leader requires healthy amounts of creativity, determination, vision and, frankly, guts! Leaders are risk-takers, they have dreams and they go for it.

They say yes more often than no.

That is why the Kamloops Art Gallery continues to lead the way in the visual arts. As a medium-sized regional gallery that is well-known across the country, we have a professional staff that is passionate about what they do and have the utmost respect for the artists they work with.

We say “yes” more often than we say “no,” we strive to work with artists from our region who will address issues that are relevant to our community and we host exhibitions ‘from away’ that provide an interesting overview of what is happening in the world around us.

This is exemplified in exhibitions such as the upcoming Ted Smith and A.Y. Jackson: Familiar Territory and The Optimism of Colour: William Perehudoff, a retrospective, and the summer exhibition, Yousuf Karsh and Edward Steichen: The Art of the Celebrity Portrait. This stunning exhibition presents the work of two of the 20th century’s greatest portrait photographers and features 35 rare works from the National Gallery of Canada’s collection, including portraits of Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, Winston Churchill, Maurice Chevalier, Eugene

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Yousef Karsh’s portrait of Sir Winston Churchill is part of an exhibit of works by the famed Canadian photographer coming to Kamloops Art Gallery this summer.

O’Neill, Charlie Chaplin and others.

Balancing the needs of so many is not an easy task, but when done successfully, everyone wins, ultimately making Kamloops the best place to live and work.

Years ago the Globe and Mail did a story on several regional Canadian galleries titled Little Engines that Could.

The Kamloops Art Gallery was one of three galleries across the country praised for its work.

In 1999, we opened the new purposebuilt gallery; in 2005 we stepped onto the world stage, organizing Canada’s participation in the Venice Biennale — Rebecca Belmore — the first female First Nations artist to be included. The

KAG was one of the first five art galleries to join the now multi-millions of Facebook users and has lead the way in countless other areas.

We have been praised by our colleagues and called a flagship gallery in the Interior by the head of the British Columbia Arts Council.

Living and working in regional Canada can be isolating at times and it requires time and effort to stay connected and informed; but leadership is about diligence and perseverance — having a vision. Kamloops not only has the potential to be a great city, it routinely demonstrates it is leading the way. Something about which we can all be very proud.

amloops Fire Rescue’s (KFR’s) vision for 2011 remains the same as in previous years in that we continually strive to provide excellent service to our citizens and visitors with respect to emergency response, fire prevention, and public education.

We believe our service improves the overall quality of life in the community and our goal is to provide and maintain fire protection service levels in accordance with the growing and changing needs of the community.

We have been asked to comment on what lies ahead for KFR this year.

As a bit of background with respect to emergency response, over the past 30-plus years we have used our firefighting resources to expand into an all-risk response system.

We now deliver medical aid, special operations (hazmat, water/ice rescue, confined space rescue, high-angle rope rescue, and motor vehicle extrication) and community safety education.

The nature of our business is that the demand for our service is primarily related to population and our calls for service continue to increase every year. In 2010, KFR responded to more than 6,000 emergencies in the City of Kamloops.

KFR strives to provide the best public safety services we can for our citizens while always recognizing the financial and practical realities that guide our decision-making.

In an uncertain economy, we know we have to be flexible, adaptable and innovative to ensure we meet the direction given to us by City council. In short, we will always do the best we can with the resources we have.

On a positive note, our training centre and dispatch centre both bring in revenue to the City. Both attract external customers paying for a service we provide and we continually explore new business opportunities. We completed a long overdue mechanical shop for the department giving our mechanics a functional, respectful workplace. This year will also see the completion of the Aberdeen fire station.

Kamloops Fire Rescue has provided 126 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Kamloops and we have a tremendous source of pride for our existing and retired members.

In 2011 KFR will lead the way and meet every challenge in the same proud, respectful manner we have for the last 126 years.

Neill Moroz, Chief, Kamloops Fire and Rescue

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By TANGIE GENSHOREK / Co-ordinator, Homelessness Action Plan amloops Homelessness Action Plan (HAP) is one of many community plans to end homelessness in Canada.

Cities such as Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Nanaimo, Prince George and Red Deer all have versions of a 10-year plan to end homelessness. The city’s plan is unique in its goal to end homelessness in five years rather than 10.

There are several reasons why Kamloops is in a position to end homelessness more quickly than some other communities.

One reason the Kamloops plan will be successful quickly is the amazing amount of support that homeless people, and those at risk of homelessness, have always had in our community.

Several agencies, churches and citizens have worked tirelessly together for years. Much of the success of the HAP will be due to the work that these caring people do every day — and have been doing for years.

What the plan provides these hard-working people and agencies with is a onestop shop at the co-ordinator’s office. With one person employed full time to

assist agencies in their efforts to partner and develop long-term solutions, those organizations are better able to deal with their heavy workloads while long-term solutions are being developed.

The development of plans across Canada, in the U.S., and the rest of the world will also help with the success of the Kamloops plan. The Kamloops plan is based on the work that has already been done here and in other communities and, as such, has gained years of experience in a very efficient way.

Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan is already years ahead thanks to the availability of research from other communities and the spirit of sharing that has emerged out of a concerted effort to work together.

Calgary’s plan was the first in Canada in 2007 and the co-ordinator of the HAP recently travelled there to learn from their progress.

The timing has also been advantageous for the community of Kamloops because we are able to point to the successes in other communities when we are trying to gain support for the initiative.

The HAP has enormous support from all of the key stakeholders and is working to inform the general public as well.

Few other cities can boast the complete support of their city and council, and we are thankful for the ongoing guidance from the City of Kamloops. The partnership between the United Way, ASK Wellness Centre, Canadian Mental Health Association, City of Kamloops and Elizabeth Fry Society has paved the way for the involvement of all agencies, non-profits, faith groups and individuals in Kamloops.

The success of the Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan will affect the whole community.

Please join us for the next Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan public forum on Wednesday, April 6, at the Alliance Church (233 Fortune Dr.) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. We will have information, guest speakers and a question period with the goal of gaining input and sharing information about issues related to homelessness. Contact Tangie at 250-571-9665 for more information.

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here’s no better way to give back to a community than through its children.

That’s the foundation of the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program, a community-based charitable program that helps Kamloops kids who demonstrate financial need participate in organized sport and recreation.

“We’re helping kids who normally don’t have a chance to do these things,” says Jack Juusola, owner of both Kamloops Canadian Tire locations, as well as the location in Salmon Arm. The Jumpstart Program launched in 2005. Since then, 1,500 Kamloops children have been assisted, with 420 given sporting opportunities in 2010.

Jumpstart has paved the way for children to enrol in organized sport, including hockey, soccer, martial arts, swimming lessons, baseball, dance and many more, with more than 60 different activities having been supported.

“Last year we gave $31,000 and since 2005 we’ve raised $103,000 locally,” says Juusola.

The money comes from a variety of places, including Juusola’s own private donations, as well as fundraising efforts at the store level.

There is also support from various vendors and Canadian Tire Corporation.

Support has also come from the federal and some provincial governments as they see the benefits of the program and its aim to improve children’s health through activity.

Employees at the Canadian Tire stores also get in on the act, organizing fundraising events, including barbecues, trampoline jumps, car washes and more.

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We make all the arrangements so the money flows through to these organizations. The reception has been just tremendous, and as we raise awareness, more people will benefit.”

since it launched.”

All the funds raised flow through to Canadian Tire’s community chapters. In Kamloops, those chapters include the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Interior Community Services and the YM-YWCA. Those agencies determine which families qualify for assistance.

On average, says Juusola, each qualifying child receives $100 to participate in a sport or activity.

“We make all the arrangements so the money flows

through to these organizations,” he says.

“The reception has been just tremendous, and as we raise awareness, more and more people will benefit.”

Nationally, the Jumpstart program has raised $31 million, which has assisted 315,000 children become involved in sport since 2005.

For more information on the highly successful Canadian Tire Jumpstart program, visit www.canadiantire.ca/ jumpstart/.

he year 2011 marks Rapid Cool mechanical’s 19th in Kamloops. Originally started as a refrigeration company servicing cooling units on highway refrigerated trailers and air conditioning on heavy equipment, the company has grown and evolved to what it is today.

“Refrigeration is where we started,” says original owner James Carr, “and is still at the root of what we do.”

As the company grew, forced-air heating and air conditioning became a large part of its business. Residential and commercial customers turned to Rapid Cool for their heating and cooling needs. Air source heat pumps, geothermal and plumbing have also become a large part of the business.

With all the rebates that are available for making your home more energy-efficient, there are definite advantages to updating your home’s heating system. Replacing that old furnace and air conditioner with new high-efficiency equipment will not only save you money on monthly utility costs, it will increase your home’s comfort. Rebates from the B.C. government, as well as factory and other rebates, can add up to more than $2,500 on a new furnace and heat pump.

“That can be a good portion of a new system,” says co-owner Steve Warner. “Add that to the utility savings and it can mean a return on investment of up to 10 per cent, that’s a lot better than money sitting in the bank at a two- to three-per-cent return.”

The service department handles all types of calls for residential and commercial customers. “We fix and service everything including plumbing repairs or renovations, hot water tanks, furnaces, geothermal equipment and heat pumps to walk in coolers and freezers,” says service manager Jamie Dent.

Keeping the schedule running smoothly and helping customers is a full-time job. With a service territory covering the Central Interior, keeping track of technicians and job locations is important to being an efficient team.

Yearly service plans are also available to save customers money and keep their equipment running efficiently.

The company now has 20 employees with skilled trade tickets in refrigeration, plumbing, gas fitting and sheet metal. The parts department also has a large inventory of furnace filters for all sizes of residential and commercial equipment.

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he Thompson Rivers University WolfPack continues to make strides in a number of areas.

Three years ago, the division of athletics and recreation made a concerted effort to link into the City of Kamloops Tournament Capital initiative.

It began with hosting the 2008 Canadian College Athletic Association soccer championships. That was followed by the 2010 CIS men’s volleyball championship, the 2010 Canadian College Baseball Conference championship and the 2010 CCAA golf championships.

During the 2011-12 athletic year, TRU will host three more major events.

In May, NorBrock Stadium will be the site of the CCBC championship. In October, the Canadian College Athletic Association cross-country championships will be held at McArthur Island. TRU also will host the 2012 CCAA badminton championships, Feb. 19 through March 3.

Our 11 varsity and club teams continue to make improvements in their respective leagues.

The four CIS teams — men’s and women’s volleyball and basketball — have better records than they did in previous seasons. For a fifth straight season, the men’s volleyball team secured a Canada West playoff spot while finishing the regular season ranked eighth in the country.

The soccer teams, which play in the B.C. Colleges Athletic Association, were both above .500, while our badminton team finished third in the regular campaign.

At the provincial championships, badminton player Garrett Babichuk secured a spot on the B.C. wildcard team and will travel to Mount Allison, N.B., for the national championships.

WolfPack head coach Brad Pape will coach the B.C. wild-

TRU WolfPack’s Vanessa Wiebe and teammate Kelly Asleson leap to make a block during volleyball action against Saskatchewan Huskies’ Quinn Schulske, left, and Kira Zeeben.

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Our club teams continue to flourish.

The men’s hockey program is into its second season. On the ice, it is one of the premier franchises in the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League. The Kamloops Collegiate Hockey Society comprises some outstanding community leaders who are dedicated to putting a quality product on the ice at the same time as providing an option for local hockey players to continue the sport they love while going to school at home.

The same dedication is shown by the Kamloops Collegiate Baseball Society. The WolfPack baseball team captured the 2010 CCBC regularseason title. It played host to its league championship and finished second.

I appreciate the hard work and enthusiasm both societies provide for their diligence in keeping the sports of baseball and hockey alive and thriving.

Commitment to community has become an important initiative for our programs. We know that if our athletes and coaches support various

causes and help promote their sports at the grassroots level, we can expect Kamloopsians to do the same for us.

Our mandate to produce top-quality student-athletes with priorities of giving back to the community seems to be working.

Our athletes are involved in the community from volunteering at the New Life Mission to helping with Wendy’s Dreamlift, Toys for Kids, Raise a Reader and Terry Fox runs in local elementary schools.

As well, our coaches and staff are involved in sports in various areas.

Men’s volleyball coach Pat Hennelly, sports information officer Larry Read and I will be involved in the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games.

Hennelly and women’s volleyball coach Keith Lundgren are coaches in the Volleyball B.C. elite program.

Women’s basketball coach Scott Reeves has been involved in the Basketball B.C. elite program, while men’s coach Scott Clark has come in to not only run our men’s program, but also start a mentorship program involving our athletes and young basketball players in the Kamloops area. He also has started the Junior Wolves boys basketball program, which augments his efforts with the Kamloops Basketball Academy.

Baseball coach Ray Chadwick works with Kamloops Minor Baseball and is a regional coach. Soccer coaches Tom McManus and John Antulov are involved with the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association and conduct clinics for aspiring coaches. Pape is involved with the Kamloops Badminton Association. Sean Wallace and Read are coaches in minor soccer.

We believe that leading by example in the community makes our student-athletes follow suit as they make Kamloops a place they want to call home.

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amloops will thrive in the coming decade as the University Town in the Southern Interior of the most prosperous and energetic province in Canada. Renowned for our truly egalitarian, communityminded population, we will continue to draw a rich diversity of new people from across Canada and around the world.

Building on our heritage as a natural hub of transportation and communication for the Thompson Valleys, the Okanagan, Coquihalla, Fraser Canyon and Cariboo and centre of a well-diversified economy, our population will grow steadily as we service the tourism, mining, forestry and agricultural sectors.

The nearest of B.C.’s three largest Interior cities to the populous, bustling Lower Mainland, and blessed with one of the province’s mildest microclimates, we will blossom as a welcoming centre and provider of services to the richest and largest generation of Canadians ever to enter its retirement years.

People liquidating real-estate assets in Vancouver and its suburbs will purchase snowbird homes in our city and its satellite neighbourhoods of Tranquille, Tobiano, Rivershore and Sun Rivers. Young B.C. entrepreneurs will provide services to this wealthy population, accustomed to fine dining, sports, activities and great cultural venues, and healthier and longer-living than any previous generation of any country in the world.

Already blessed with Thompson Rivers University, Sun Peaks, Western Canada Theatre, the Kamloops Art Gallery, the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, Royal Inland Hospital as the centre of one of the three main health-care hubs in the Interior and a wealth of golf courses, fishing lakes and parks, our city provides everything that people hope for in a metropolis without the expected traffic, crime and crowding issues of large centres.

With a million jobs opening up in B.C. over the next 10 years, the immigration of international students who already attend TRU 1,400 strong, will help meet the challenge of jobs chasing people.

The Secwepmec people, who like other First Nations populations throughout the province are growing in number faster than the general population and benefiting from new and progressive revenue-sharing agreements, will be an even more vital component of our valley’s population and economy than ever.

Expect a swelling population, providing opportunity for new businesses and their employees in the vibrant, welcoming community that we love.

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ocially, our agency is dedicated to helping the leaders of tomorrow realize their potential today by encouraging meaningful relationships. By fostering positive interactions with caring, well-rounded individuals, we hope to be able to make a “big” difference in the lives of children.

There are 128 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in more than 1,000 communities across Canada that provide direct service to more than 27,000 children by matching them to adult volunteers in quality mentoring relationships.

It is our belief that with positive role models to spend time with and valuable friendships made, youth can fully envision their potential and all the possibilities open to them.

Locally, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops and Region offers four mentoring programs aimed at providing our youth with valuable relationships and experiences; we help more than 300 children every year.

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The children come from single-parent homes and benefit from the positive influence of another adult in their life.

An offshoot of this program is the couples program, which matches a couple in a relationship with a child needing extra support in their life.

The in-school mentoring (ISM) program pairs a child from Grades K to 7 with an adult 17 or older in a school-based match for one hour a week. Also aimed at providing a role model to a child, this program has been shown to dramatically increase attendance and social interaction in school.

While it is not an academic program, ISM allows for the big buddy to take the child out of class and spend that time focusing on fun activities and building self-esteem. The teen ISM program allows teens in Grades 10 to 12 to match with a child in a

nearby elementary school in the same way.

We are now developing a sports-mentorship program that matches an adult with a child who needs encouragement in pursuing a sport both are particularly interested in.

The mentor would accompany the child to practices and competitions, providing support and friendship while helping to develop the child’s skills in a particular sports activity.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops and Region is a well-known, communityminded agency that facilitates mentoring relationships between positive role models and youth.

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Rayleigh Slo-Pitch Park 2011 will mark the opening of Softball City in Kamloops. The $9.79 million dollar project will boast 8 slo-pitch diamonds and 3 rugby pitches, along with a multi-use plaza, playground and potential for agri-plex use. The project has been recognized provincially and federally for the remediation of previously unuseable land.

The Arts in Kamloops Mainstage, a theatre event hosted by TheatreBC, will return to Kamloops for its 2nd consecutive year, with the best theatre groups in BC performing for the public, as well as offering workshops and discussions. More information is available at www.theatrebc.org.

Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tournament Capital has plenty to look forward to. The BC Lions Training Camp will return to Kamloops for their 2nd year, and the Western Canada Summer Games take place this August. The Canadian Indoor Masters will compete at the TCC in March and the Dunes Golf Course is home to the Golf BC Amateur Championships. Looking ahead, TRU will be home to the 2011 CCAA Cross-Country Nationals and the 2012 CCAA Badminton Nationals; the KYSA will host the 2013 National Championships; and Kamloops has also bid to host the International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hockey Championships in 2013.

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Sustainability In working towards becoming a sustainable city, the Valleyview Pedestrian Interchange and bicycle improvement projects will make alternative transportation more accessible. The Multi-Family Recycling Project will launch after a successful pilot program in 2010 and the new transit facility on Ord Road begins construction this year, complete with a new BMX park.

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By BARRY DEWAR / Owner, GM, Kamloops Storm

AFTER FIVE YEARS, STORM PROUD OF KIJHL RECORD

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he Kamloops Storm of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League is just completing its fifth season in Kamloops and is proud to have been one of the most successful junior B franchises in that period of time.

In four complete seasons in Kamloops, the Storm has won three conference finals; the season it didn’t reach the conference final, it finished third in Western Canada. In regularseason play, the Storm has won 126 games while losing only 73 and tying 15, and it has entertained its fans with a high calibre of winning hockey.

What is the Storm about?

As a general rule, hockey is an affluent sport and it is staff and management’s goal for the Storm to make sure that these young athletes realize that they have to give back to the BARRY community.

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here’s something special about living in Kamloops — something residents know that visitors come to learn and quickly appreciate.

Yes, there’s the unhurried lifestyle and affordability, the oasis-like beauty, and myriad of facilities and programs that help people stay active and happy. But beyond the obvious assets there are some fundamental reasons people feel proud to call our city home.

These are the economic, cultural and social foundations of our community that have undergone considerable transformation over the past two decades; changes many residents have witnessed or been part of.

Randy Diehl, chief administrative officer for the City, remembers the Kamloops of 25 years ago as a friendly, welcoming hub known for its focus on the natural resource industry. He points out that a swift and drastic global downturn in that sector prompted the City to take a closer at how it conducts and promotes a variety of economic activities.

“We knew it was imperative to diversify our economy so that we were no longer dependent on any one sector or company to keep the Kamloops economically vibrant.

“Today, we can boast about our success in tourism, nationally ranked golf courses and ski resort, a successful Tournament Capital program with fabulous facilities, a comprehensive post-secondary institution in TRU and a host of new businesses in high tech and manufacturing,” says Diehl.

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Randy Diehl, the City’s chief adminstrative officer, says Kamloops can boast about its success in tourism, Tournament Capital program and its post-secondary institution.

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Gordon Hohensee says he’d like to see more people become aware of Kamloops Christian School and what it has to offer.

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he new principal of Kamloops Christian School was drawn to the institution because of its core values — a feature he expects will also attract the attention of parents of school-aged children in Kamloops.

Gordon Hohensee arrived just last August, and while KCS’s reputation for academic excellence was already well known, he was thrilled to find such a warm, welcoming and Christ-centred community.

“This is a great school and we have a fabulous staff that is really committed and experienced. It has been a very welcoming community,” he says, noting that his three children also quickly adjust-

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I hope many families will see us as a great alternative choice for schooling in the city.

I’d like us also to develop really close ties to local churches.” ed to life at KCS. One of the things that drew Hohensee was the school’s mission statement: To provide a Christ-centred, Biblebased education which inspired students to serve God

through the development of character and a Christian worldview, achievement of academic potential, and service to others.

At KCS, children are learning more than facts, skills and concepts, says Hohensee, they’re engaging knowledge within a framework of biblical truth.

“Your kids are becoming equipped to critically evaluate ideas in textbooks, media and other sources. They are learning to discern what’s true and what’s false. They are, in short, developing a biblical world view that powerfully informs their understanding of life and reality.”

Hohensee hopes to build on the solid foundation that has been created at Kamloops Christian School. While en-

rolment in the kindergarten through Grade 12 programs sits at about 230, he believes that number will grow as more people become aware of KCS and the programs it offers.

“I hope many families will see us as a great alternative choice for schooling in the city. I’d like us also to develop really close ties to local churches.

“We have great facilities and lots of space. I’d like to see us full!”

Kamloops Christian School also boasts one of the largest day-care centres in the province. Approximately 100 children find their way to the daycare each day. For more information on the school or the daycare, visit www. kamcs.org.

nterior Buy & Sell Ltd. has been putting buyers and sellers together since 1979.

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LEADING THE WAY By kathy humphreys / General manager, KSO

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patient with chronic disease may be receiving care from his or her family doctor, a respiratory therapist, a mentalhealth worker, a dietitian, a community nurse and any number of various specialists — all at different times for different needs and with different results. At least, that’s how health care used to be.

Now, a move is afoot to create a more integrated primary health-care system by building a support team around the patient and his or her primary care physician.

The goal: improved health, fewer hospital visits, lower costs and a better overall experience for both the care provider and the patient.

In June, the province announced a shift in primary health care that would improve patient care while managing growing costs, with the ultimate goal of ensuring a sustainable health-

care system.

A reflection of this renewed focus on community is Interior Health’s new Community Integration Health Services portfolio, which aims to connect care within community services while introducing the philosophy of patients as partners.

“There is a real sense of renewal and excitement and a new sense of hope,” says Darlene Arsenault, IH’s program director for primary health care and chronic disease management.

“There is a tremendous amount of support among physicians in Kamloops.

“The simplest way to explain the concept of community integration is that we want to work together with physicians to wrap all health services around the patient within their primary care office,” continues Arsenault.

“Approximately 80 per cent of health-care services are delivered in a doctor’s office.”

Interior Health has partnered with the developing Thompson Region Division of Family Practice and participates on a collaborative service committee.

Arsenault, who is committee co-chairwoman along with Dr. Shirley Sze, lead physician with the Thompson Region Division of Family Practice, says this is one of 16 such committees in B.C. The initial partners also include the Ministry of Health and the B.C. Medical Association.

The Divisions of Family Practice initiative is the first of its kind in Canada. Eighty per cent of B.C. physicians are now part of a Division of Family Practice. The Thompson Division of Family Practice, incorporated last March, provides local physicians an opportunity to work with partners through the collaborative services committee to identify gaps that exist in patient care in the community.

“We are pleased to see the

renewed focus on primary health care in our community. We are working hard to collectively and collaboratively develop initiatives to improve the health of our patients and to develop solutions to meet community needs,” says Dr. Sze. First steps for the collaborative services committee include planning meetings with health authorities and physicians around those groups of patients with chronic disease, frail elders and those with mental health and substance use issues.

In Kamloops, where many residents do not have a family doctor, physicians are focusing on recruitment. Another priority is working oncall schedules.

By March 2011, integration will have begun in more than 40 communities and regions of the province and, by 2015, it is hoped the program will be available in more than 160 B.C. communities.

aving weathered the difficult economic conditions of the last few years with a little help from our friends — generous donors, ongoing sponsors, committed subscribers, dedicated volunteers and our supportive municipal government — the Kamloops Symphony has many good reasons to be optimistic about its future.

Unfortunately, even with strong community support and prudent fiscal management, an anticipated cut to community gaming grants for arts organizations that will carve about 10 per cent from our annual operating revenue next year is a major cause for concern.

In Kamloops, we enjoy an especially vibrant arts community that is somewhat unusual for a city of this size and it’s going to take everything we’ve got to maintain it. We believe it can be done and in order to make it happen we’ll be working to further develop our audiences, increase the effectiveness of our fundraising activities, identify new sources of revenue and control spending.

We also plan to continue building upon our successful performance programs (Kamloops Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Music concerts) and educational programs (Primarily Music and the Kamloops Symphony Music School). In recent years, the Kamloops Symphony has achieved a new level of professionalism and attained new heights artistically; chamber music audiences have never been bigger; student and faculty numbers at the music school have grown substantially. Along with these successes have come new challenges, and one of the greatest ones at present is facilities.

Fortunately, we were able to obtain additional space next door to our home in Station Plaza when we ran out of space for music lessons just before Christmas. A far greater concern is the growing need for another performance venue. After building our main concert season to a series of 10 programs with up to 15 performances a year, we were suddenly faced with lack of availability in the only venue in Kamloops that is large enough to accommodate the full orchestra and its audience — Sagebrush Theatre. Community demand for use of the facility has increased dramatically. It has become increasingly difficult to book the dates we need even though we are now booking two years in advance.

Perhaps now is the time to plan for a new concert hall. We’re going to need it to meet current and future needs of our community.

KSO bassoonist Francis St. Jean

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he Kamloops and District Labour Council is regularly involved in campaigns to create a more equitable and just society.

We believe it is our duty to represent the entire working class, not just our dues-paying 10,000 members from Ashcroft to Chase and from Merritt to Clearwater. As such, we are regularly involved in campaigns to raise the minimum wage and improve the Canada Pension Plan.

Municipally, we would like Kamloops to join many other progressive and conscientious firstworld communities that have adopted an ethical procurement policy to ensure that products used by its City staff are not made in sweat shops where workers’ rights are routinely violated and their lives and livelihoods are threatened with serious physical harm and corporal punishment.

Most Kamloops City councillors and mayors of the last couple decades have been unwilling to adopt this ethical policy, but, with the help of some of the newer faces on council, we might soon take this morally significant step as a community.

Our labour council, like most across Canada, recognizes the importance of public infrastructure, both for its cost-effectiveness and its accountability to the citizenry.

With that in mind, we wish to see further improvements to the accessibility of clean drinking water in every school, public building and park across our municipality. We will also be supporting efforts to improve the public transit system so that there are more routes running with greater regularity for longer hours and with less cost to the user.

Transit driver Raymond Douglas stands in front of a city bus at Riverside Park with cyclist Erika Tessier, a member of the EcoSmart team.

The difference between revenue and operating costs will need to be made through increases in general property taxes, but the City must take the initiative to make the system far more appealing than the current system that, for many in Kamloops, makes owning and operating a car more cost-effective and practical than using public transit.

Taking cars off the road lessens the cost of road maintenance, traffic policing, parking congestion and pollution. A public transit system becomes more cost effective with every additional rider, so the more people we can get on to the buses, the better. A move from the personal automobile toward more public transit also allows property-owners to develop valuable land that is currently reserved for parking.

At the provincial and federal levels, we will be lobbying MLAs and MPs to see greater responsibility placed in the hands of government services rather than charitable organizations.

The welfare state, once responsible for ensuring

there was a social safety net through which no Canadian citizen would fall, has been systematically disassembled to ensure a steady reduction of taxes to both corporations and the wealthiest Canadians who are the major shareholders in those corporations.

There is no valid reason for a country as wealthy as Canada to abandon its obligation to ensure every Canadian has access to affordable housing, nourishing meals and comprehensive medical treatments for all illnesses and ailments.

These are simple rights enforceable only through the actions of government, and not through the whims of the various competing charities.

We are not a country short on resources of any type and as such, we should not be treating so many structurally impoverished Canadians as though they were inhabitants of a cash-strapped Third-World nation. It is morally and ethically essential that Canadians immediately address the growing gap between its wealthiest and poorest constituents.

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Berwick on the Park is known for providing residents with plenty of exciting recreational opportunities, including the annual Mardi Gras celebration.

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ow does never again having to shovel your driveway sound? How about never having to decide what to make for dinner?

Bev Graham, marketing manager at Berwick on the Park, says all this and more is possible right here in Kamloops.

“We appeal to the active, independent senior — to

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Often you will hear them say, ‘I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner.’ It’s about quality of life and the socialization aspect.”

people who want to live independently, yet free themselves from the work of maintaining a home.”

Berwick opened its doors in September 2002. At that time, it was a revolutionary style of retirement living.

Since then, however, many other resort-style retirement living developments have come on stream, but Graham insists Berwick is still the trendsetter.

“Many of them use us as

framework, which is fine,” she says, adding that the growth of options for resortstyle retirement living makes it clear that it’s a style of life that most seniors are looking to achieve.

“These might be people who want to travel, people who want to go golfing, cross-country skiing, and they don’t want to have to worry about who is going to mow the lawn or shovel the driveway.

For those who decide to make the move to the spacious facility with the gourmet dining room and the innovative recreation schedule, the only regret is not making the move sooner.

“Often you will hear them say, ‘I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner.’ It’s about quality of life and the socialization aspect of living here,” says Graham.

Many residents delay the move because they think it marks a loss of independence. What Graham wants people to understand, however, is just how independent they can be at Berwick. In fact, she says, they’ll have more time than ever before to spend on their hobbies now that they

don’t have to run a home.

“What are you waiting for?” Graham asks with a laugh. “This is a great opportunity. The food is delicious and, better yet, you can walk away from the table without having to wash a dish! The people are friendly and outgoing — why would you not want to be here?”

Not only do residents get the five-star treatment at home in Kamloops, they can also get the same treatment at the Berwick facilities in Victoria, Nanaimo and Comox, should they wish to travel.

All residents of Berwick on the Park can stay, complimentary, up to 10 days each year in a guest suite at the other sister retirement communities.

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t Rivershore Chrysler, there’s no such thing as high-pressure sales.

Instead, the sales staff let the vehicles speak for themselves, and so far, that tactic is proving extremely successful, says general manager Dan Laporte.

“We’re proud of the noncommission environment we have. It’s unique to the industry and to Kamloops.”

Customers immediately sense a difference and know the vehicle they end up purchasing is one that best suits their needs.

“This all started on Jan. 1, 2009, and it’s been growing in the industry. We’ve been hearing more and more about it and have had other dealers respond,” Laporte says.

While the no-pressure sales environment suits customers better, it also makes for a great working environment for staff.

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Women represent such a large demographic in auto buying, but the typical stereotypes still persist in the industry. They’re ridiculous, but they persist.” higher caliber of sales people.

It’s very professional.”

Another first for Rivershore is its Women Certified ranking. It’s the first automotive dealer in Canada with frontline sales staff and management Women Certified.

While called Women Certi-

fied, Laporte explains the program “applies to everybody, and it really changed the standard way that salespeople sold cars.

“This was a real fit for our business. The people from Women Certified were very impressed at how well our processes matched theirs.

Women represent such a large demographic in auto buying, but the typical stereotypes still persist in the industry. They’re ridiculous, but they persist.”

A key focus at Rivershore is training and education of its staff, adds Laporte.

“You never stop training because you need to make sure you do the best job you can for your customers.”

The focus on staff development has paid off. Business is booming, especially in the parts and service departments.

“Business has just skyrocketed and it’s quite satisfying

to see people returning to us, and it’s really busy and lots of fun,” says Laporte, who indicated that plans are in the works for upgrading the building to accommodate increased demand.

“People who work here put their hearts and souls into it, and they’re seeing the benefits of their effort.”

Along with great staff, Rivershore can boast some of the finest vehicles on the market today. Chrysler, says Laporte, is turning out new and completely redesigned products with outstanding fuel economy.

Many of the vehicles are garnering best-in-class awards that no domestic manufacturer has ever won.

“We sold more Jeep Grand Cherokees in September through December than we did in the last two years combined. The product we’re getting from Chrysler is just amazing.”

ainstage is back in Kamloops once more, and Theatre BC has aptly named this years’ festival Déjà Vu to commemorate its second year in a row in the Tournament Capital.

Scheduled for July 1 to 9, Mainstage is B.C.’s festival of community theatre. Each spring, more than 60 community theatre groups, including the city’s own Kamloops Players, compete in 10 zone festivals. The top semi-finalists advance to Mainstage for the finale. Bronze statuettes called The Thespian, are awarded in 13 categories.

While the festival often rotates between cities, Theatre BC has opted to bring it back to Kamloops for a second year due in part to generous support from the City of Kamloops, the city’s centralized location within B.C., as well as Kamloops’ great venues.

This year, much-loved Dean Paul Gibson will return to provide the theatrical adjudication. Gibson is an artistic associate with Vancouver’s celebrated Shakespeare Festival, Bard on the Beach, and has appeared in 15 of its productions. He also travelled with the national tour of the acclaimed production The Overcoat for the Vancouver Playhouse.

Gibson has taught classes and workshops for Backstage, Mainstage and Capilano College. He has served as adjudicator for many Zone festivals and proved a most popular Mainstage adjudicator when he was last in Kamloops in 2007.

Mainstage is characterized by daily public performances, but it is so much more.

The festival is comprised of daily workshops on everything from costume design and theatrical illusion to event planning and budgeting, which are held at the Pavilion Theatre. There are Green Room parties held after each performance, and the popular coffee critique, in which the previous night’s play is workshopped by the adjudicator, is held daily in the Old Courthouse.

Volunteers are currently being sought to make the festival a success. In February, Theatre BC opened its Mainstage 2011 office in The Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. Volunteer forms can be found on the Mainstage website, www.tbcmainstage.ca, and emailed to or dropped off at the office.

Now more than 75 years old, Theatre BC is one of Canada’s liveliest grassroots arts organizations.

Theatre BC is proud parent to over 80 community theatre groups across B.C., assisting the growth and development of what used to be referred to as amateur dramatics.

Dean Paul Gibson, adjudicator, Mainstage

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Men in Pink raised cash for cancer research was for the B.C. Children’s Hospital in partnership with the Overwaitea Food Group, which includes both Save On Foods and Coopers Foods, while the second was for Crohn’s and Colitis, a disease that prematurely ended the hockey career of one of the Storm’s former players.

Why does the Storm get involved in these fundraisers? Basically, to give back to the community.

The Storm is comprised of many local hockey players, who are finding a way to extend their

hockey careers while also looking to advance their hockey to the university level. Much of the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack hockey team’s roster is made up of former Storm players.

Having a team in Kamloops has enabled a smooth transition from Kamloops minor hockey to junior hockey with the Storm. In many cases, playing for the Storm has led to opportunities in the B.C., Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta junior A hockey leagues as well as the Western Hockey League.

Daryl Cloran, Western Canada Theatre’s new artistic director, says he appreciates the “strong mandate” for the arts and culture that exists in Kamloops.

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With ongoing support through Venture Kamloops, the marketing and economic development arm of the City, as well as the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Kamloops, the community is being recognized as a place that attracts and rewards investment and business success.

The move toward greater diversification is evident through the projects and partnerships the City has committed to in the past several years, as well.

In addition to the overwhelming success of the Tournament Capital program, Diehl points to a municipal commitment to a healthy and sustainable community, with an internationally recognized crime reduction strategy, a successful transit system, a pedestrian and cycling pathway network connecting neighbourhoods and a natural park system that can be accessed by virtually every area in the city.

The task of creating a livable city requires a focus on social planning, too. The City is a leader in identifying opportunities and partnering with social agencies to address social issues.

“Our focus on creating more social housing spaces without impacting the local tax base has been widely recognized as one of the more creative strategies in Canada,”

says Diehl.

The decision to create a social planner position in the past few years provides further support for social issues as they converge with other city priorities.

The path forward is exciting, too.

Diehl says the same energy that made the Tournament Capital a success is now being focused to further develop arts and culture. Guided by a strategic framework that has been created in consultation with multiple stakeholder groups, residents will see this shift take shape in various facets, including plans for a new performing arts centre over the next five to 10 years.

For Daryl Cloran, Western Canada Theatre’s new artistic director, community support for arts and culture has been evident since he came to Kamloops six months ago.

“As the new guy in town, what I’ve observed is a strong mandate for arts and culture that has allowed us to attract great performers and a wide variety of shows.

Add to that our homegrown work and education opportunities, and it amounts to a very unique program.”

If you want to learn more about what your city is doing to enhance our quality of life, check out our new website at www.

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The Storm is proud to have played a part in the hockey career of defenceman Josh Caron, who signed a contract with the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. Josh played almost two seasons with the Storm before being called up to the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers.

How does junior B hockey here help Kamloops? It gives the players coming up through minor hockey an affordable place to play while completing their education and living at home. The elite players now have an option to further their hockey careers.

Most junior B hockey players are required to move away from home, which means significant costs for their parents who have to pay billet fees. At the same time, they have their schooling disrupted as they need to attend school in their new locale.

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ne of these days, Dave Vitkauskas is going to sit down and tally up how many years of experience members of his crew at WinRoc have between them.

He’s certain the figure will be most impressive.

“My most senior guy started working here the year after I was born, and I’m 42,” says the general manager.

WinRoc, formerly Inland Building Supplies, has an impressive history in Kamloops, and continues to build upon traditions of excellence that Inland Building Supplies established long ago.

“We’ve got a broader product offering that a large company can bring to a smaller company, but we’ve got the same great service.”

WinRoc is traditionally known for supplying drywall, insulation and steel stud framing for the wall and ceiling industry, while Inland was known for stocking masonry products, including Allan Block, cultured stone and a complete line of paving stones.

These days, WinRoc offers both masonry and drywall products and continues to be the stop of choice for professional builders, landscapers and knowledgeable homeowners in Kamloops.

“We truly do have a foot in both worlds,” says Vitkauskas.

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With more than 32 trucks and over 80 staff members, Interior Plumbing and Heating is positioned to take care of any plumbing, heating, fire sprinkler, service, renovation, or new construction project.

Some notable large projects taken on by Interior Plumbing & Heating include the Kamloops Centre for Water Quality, TRU House of Learning and the Royal Inland Hospital intensive-care unit.

Along with major commercial projects, the newly revamped sales and service department is also continuously working out in the community on everyday service, preventive maintenance, new homes and existing home upgrades.

The success of this family and community-oriented company is a result of its commitment to satisfaction for every customer, its dedication and treatment of its employees and a remarkable depth of knowledge and experience.

It’s not just a question of get a job and get it done. It’s about doing it the best you can with a high level of quality so you can produce something that will last a long time.

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ach new year offers a time for both reflection and renewal of purpose. As I look back at the past few years, I am reminded of the successes we have had, particularly in crime reduction.

The Kamloops RCMP has been cited as a leader in the field of crime reduction provincially, nationally and at the international level. What sets us apart from other police agencies is our proactive approach to policing. Rather than waiting for crime to happen, we aggressively target criminals before they have the opportunity to secure a foothold in Kamloops.

We have had success in the arrests and prosecution of members of organized crime groups, and a significant reduction in the number of drug houses in Kamloops. We have had success in community policing programs, including drug awareness programs in collaboration with the Kamloops Blazers and School District 73. We have successfully partnered with community groups to affect positive change in the community.

We are working closely with Dr. Darryl Plecas and Dr. Terry Waterhouse, criminologists from the University of the Fraser Valley, in an effort to develop new crime reduction strategies while at the same time continue our positive crime-reduction

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Times are changing and crime is changing.

We are working with increasingly complex clients and technology is providing both police and criminals with new ways of doing business.” trends. Our work is intelligence led. By using crime analysts, we identify and target prolific offenders who are responsible for the majority of crime in Kamloops. By targeting these individuals we have been able to reduce property offences, such as break and enter, theft of vehicles, and theft from vehicles, by 47 per cent since 2007.

Not only have we had success in reducing crime overall, we have also reduced the rate of recidivism, that is, the number of criminals who commit repeat offences in Kamloops.

In an effort to assist in rehabilitation for these individuals, we are working with community partners by offering services and alternatives to their lives of crime.

While it is important to point out successes, it is

equally important to look in the rear-view mirror to seek opportunities for improvement, and we will do that.

Our goal is to work in collaboration with our citizens and community partners to deliver the best service we can to our community.

For 2011, our detachment priorities include: targeting organized crime to prevent its infiltration into the community, reducing violent crime and domestic violence, a continued focus on property crime and traffic enforcement. It is no secret that preventing crime starts with the community. Locking doors, getting to know neighbours, removing items from vehicles, abstaining from using distracting devices while driving, and of course, not drinking and driving are a few behaviours that will reduce crime and save lives.

As we move forward, we will continue to concentrate on crime reduction. We will make a difference in the year ahead by educating the public to make them less vulnerable, by enhancing our crime prevention programs, and by paying close attention to the prolific offenders in our community through proactive enforcement.

Times are changing and crime is changing. We are working with increasingly complex clients and technology is providing both police and criminals with new ways of doing business. Public ex-

pectations are higher as well.

Maintaining the “status quo” is simply not acceptable. Later this year, the Kamloops RCMP will again spend time in the community gathering input for our 2012 strategic plan that will allow us to determine our direction and make decisions on how we will allocate our resources and focus our activity. It’s a time to identify what is working and what’s not, with the overall goal of making Kamloops the safest city in Canada.

Without the assistance of our auxiliary constables, program volunteers, municipal staff and key community members, our success would be limited. To them, I say thank you. I have the distinct honour and privilege of working with a team of dedicated RCMP members, who daily go “above and beyond.”

This team of quietly competent and dedicated staff accepts and executes their duty with passion and commitment to this community. I applaud them. Together, we are committed to improving policing services and we understand that community engagement is key. We want to hear from you. Indeed, we need your input. In order to continue to reduce crime, we must increase community involvement.

We would like you to join our team to make Kamloops the best and safest place to live.

s a large, complex organization involving 15,000 students and 1,400 fulltime-equivalent employees, the Kamloops-Thompson School District is a major economic generator, a transmitter of culture and a purveyor of societal norms.

As it fulfils these responsibilities, the school district must be engaged with its communities so it can contribute to their growth and development. Ever mindful of that responsibility, we strive for a forward-looking orientation that will lead the way for our parents, our students and our communities.

As we enter the second decade of the 21st century, the Kamloops-Thompson School District continues to implement its vision for the future. The future is difficult to predict, so we must always try to anticipate how the decisions we make today will affect the opportunities for our students in future years.

The Kamloops-Thompson board has not allowed itself to be preoccupied by the demands of the present but has been courageous in leading the way by making difficult decisions that had to be made to ensure a high quality of education in the future.

Although we are continually faced with declining enrolment and restrictive budgets, we have found ways to maintain our existing programs while continuing to build new programs that are necessary for 21st-century learning.

The board has maintained its future orientation through a number of initiatives that include developing a comprehensive communications plan, developing a parent leadership task force, reviewing our annual completion rate data, signing our third Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement, developing our electronic course delivery, improving efficient use of our school space, placing a greater emphasis on assessment practices, developing additional partnerships with Thompson Rivers University, increasing our emphasis on early learning, increasing our emphasis on in school and community literacy, developing a comprehensive recruitment strategy, placing a greater emphasis on health, safety and wellness, reducing our environmental footprint, balancing our annual operating budget, exploring partnerships to improve financial efficiency and using technology to enhance learning, increase efficiency and improve communication.

The Kamloops-Thompson School District through its present decision-making has secured its future. As a result, over the next few years we will see increased numbers of international students in our schools, more programs of excellence such as the international baccalaureate program, more partnerships that will bring new technology to our schools, more opportunities for parent leadership, renewed efforts for more school community collaboration, greater choices for our students, more interventions to improve our completion rates, greater differentiation in instruction and a renewed commitment to success for all of our learners.

The KamloopsThompson School District will continue to make the decisions we need to make to lead the way in public education so we can support our communities in securing their futures.

Terry Sullivan, superintendent, school board

Last year’s major shoot in the Kamloops region was Afghan Luke, starring Nick Stahl. It’s in post-production and is scheduled for release later this year.

>>> DIVERSE TERRAIN ATTRACTS FILMMAKERS

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his has been both a year of consolidation and one that saw the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Film Commission expand its involvement within the electronic media industries both locally and provincially.

We survived the economic downturn that saw fewer feature film producers look to the Interior for locations.

We also made enormous strides in local film production and are now assisting in expanding a fledgling indigenous industry.

We see our role not just for bringing in big-name productions, but in creating a local production environment that will benefit

the region in the long term.

Our long-term goal is to be a place where production companies can find a pool of experienced workers due to education and constant local employment.

Filmmaking is no longer for the elite. Many students, entrepreneurs and agencies are using digital motion picture cameras and YouTube and Vimeo to reach out and tell their stories. We’re also assisting TNRD community stakeholders who have expressed the desire to see their destinations on specific television shows.

We’re leading the way by assisting all persons interested in working in or with

the film industry, from journalism and tourism students to fledgling writers to still photographers to independent entrepreneurs.

We’re working closely with the Kamloops Canadian and International Film Festival as sponsors and as stakeholders to create more events and learning opportunities; we’re encouraging and facilitating local and regional filmmakers in working with the Knowledge Network; and we’re working with the Interior Technology Industry Association and economic development offices in the region in identifying and expanding possible opportunities.

Last year was exciting.

Our major shoot was the film, Afghan Luke, starring Nick Stahl and produced and directed by the same team who brought Trailer Park Boys to TV and film.

Production was in the Ashcroft/Cache Creek area for 24 days. Now in post-production and scheduled for release later this year, we look forward to seeing our locations on the screen in this comedic film.

The film commission rephotographed the entire Thompson-Nicola region using photographers who live within the region. With those images, we were able to establish a library of photographs that are free to all TNRD-based municipal and

community government offices, non-profit groups, Indian Bands, tourism and other community agencies.

We have a new website, a new searchable services directory and crew database, and a strong social media presence.

But what’s really exciting is Kamloops’ own Race to a Million, a locally generated TV show that airs on Shaw Television, YouTube and Vimeo, covering advice and information for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Never before have we had a production company produce content of this high standard and have this type of audience reach.

Thanks to our tourism offices, last year we saw our region in the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Even though we felt a decrease in feature films shooting in our region compared to the previous year, especially domestic films that were stalled by the Olympics, our community

was still up there on the screen to be seen worldwide.

As usual, our diverse looks make us attractive to foreign and domestic producers looking for landscapes unlike those around Vancouver — desert terrain, hoodoos, box canyons, waterfalls and rapids, and grasslands in particular.

However, the reality is that if the script calls for locations we physically don’t have, then we have no chance of landing the shoot — no matter how impressive our presentations.

So far this year, we continue to get inquiries from production companies worldwide about filming here.

We’re leading the way in encouraging our own filming, post-production and distribution. We continue to sponsor and lend support to a variety of initiatives. We’re identifying and reaching out to new opportunities and we’re maintaining our excellent standards as a regional film commission for foreign and domestic filmmakers.

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chool District 73 is leading the way when it comes to developing non-traditional, post- secondary opportunities for its students.

Six years ago, school district staff and administrators recognized that not all of its students would go on to university and eventually earn a degree. As a result of that recognition, it was decided students would be given opportunities to succeed in a variety of areas.

That’s where Greg Howard comes in. The district principal for trades and transitions is thrilled with the variety available to local high school students. “We’re trying to add something new every year,” he says.

This year, the district has added the RCMP Youth Academy to its repertoire. About a year ago, Howard began working with Kamloops RCMP Const. Cheryl Bush to offer the program to area high school students.

Last year, eight students from School District 73 participated in the academy in

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There will be lots of drills and the students will learn self-defence.

At the end there is a graduation — it’s really quite a big deal to watch the students bind together over the six days. It’s a lovely process to watch.”

Vernon, but this year marks the first time the program will be held locally. Twentyfive students have enrolled.

They went through the physical fitness exam earlier this month, and will spend six days in May living together, learning the ins and outs of life in law enforcement.

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pects of the RCMP,” says Howard, noting that an emergency response team will come in with air support; the canine unit will also make an appearance, as will the RCMP forensics team.

“There will be lots of drills and the students will learn self-defence. At the end there is a graduation — it’s really quite a big deal to watch the students bind together over the six days. It’s a lovely process to watch.”

The idea is to show students exactly what the RCMP has to offer, allowing them to decide if this is a suitable career path for them.

Last year, when eight students participated in the Vernon academy, Howard said four later enrolled in the justice program at Thompson Rivers University.

Other transitional programs available to School District 73 students include TRU Start, which allows students to take dual-credit courses, earning credits toward their first year of university and their high school graduation at the same time.

Students can also spend

their Grade 12 year at TRU taking one of four options: Early Childhood Education, Horticulture, Home Support and Residential Care and Administrative Assistant.

A third option is the entry level trades training program, which allows students to enrol in and receive any one of 14 Level One trade certifications during their Grade 12 year.

And the options don’t end there.

Students from throughout the district can sign up for the 10-month hairdressing program or the restaurant training program at NorKam secondary.

Next fall, students can enrol in Sahali Secondary’s Tech Academy, taking a series of video game programming and 3-D Animation courses through the Digipen Technical Institute.

Also next fall, Valleyview secondary begins offering the Natural Resources and Environmental Study program, a dual-credit program that guarantees entry into TRU, University of Northern B.C. or Selkirk College.

>>> GOAL IS TO BUILD A HOME EVERY YEAR

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t has been a busy year for Habitat for Humanity and the folks at ReStore as they continue to band together helping those in need find a warm and welcoming place to live.

Tom Rankin, ReStore’s manager, believes the past year has been a great success as the business continues to grow.

“We’ve had continuous, strong support from the community,” he said. “We have a very broad customer base and we’ve seen some new corporate donors come on board.”

In the past year, the Habitat for Humanity Kamloops Society has been able to build a duplex on the North Shore.

The fortunate families moved into their new home last summer.

While one home is built approximately every two years, the society hopes that in the future they will be able to build more.

“The ability to build homes depends on a variety of factors,” Rankin said. “There’s the availability of land and raising the money to buy the land.”

For the society, the goal is to raise enough money to be able to build a home every year.

If it can obtain some land, ideally as a donation, it could be ready to start late this year. Habitat for Humanity is the one affordable housing solution that really solves the poverty problem.

Opened by Habitat for Humanity Kamloops, ReStore has been able to help with

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We’ve had continuous, strong support from the community. We have a very broad customer base and we’ve seen some new corporate donors come on board.”

the money-raising factor immensely.

“Six years ago the society decided to set up a retail store as a way to raise money towards building homes,” said Rankin.

“We’re delivering on that dream, but it took a lot of hard work!”

Residential and corporate donors provide the store with both new and used materials.

Everything from furniture, appliances, tile, paint, cabinets, lighting, windows, doors and, yes, even the kitchen sink, can be found at ReStore.

“We’re raising our profile in the community and we’d like to see donations increase,” he said.

“Revenue Canada doesn’t allow us to purchase any inventory so we survive on the generosity of our residential and commercial donors.

In addition, we’re always

Tom Rankin, manager of the ReStore in Kamloops, says a variety of factors determines whether Habitat for Humanity can build — from availability of land to fundraising.

looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles in the store.”

To donate or volunteer, call

ReStore at 250-828-7867.

The Habitat for Humanity Society can be reached at 250-314-6783.

rom ancient times, herbs and herbal preparations have been widely used as the safest and best medicines for a variety of ailments.

The vast knowledge of the beneficial effects of herbs and plants was acquired in early civilization by experimentation and intuition, then passed down and perfected by succeeding generations.

Scientific research and medical experience are continually confirming the health-giving properties of herbs.

Strauss Herb Company and its natural health products are the result of eight generations of development, production and application of herbal remedies.

Most of these products have been in use for centuries, having been passed down through generations of the Strauss family.

Founded in 1980 by Jim and Peter Strauss, Strauss Herb Company has been helping people regain their health for more than three decades and we are proud to be a private, 100-per-cent Canadian company with our head office and Good Manufacturing Practice compliant (GMP) facilities located in Kamloops.

The history of the company is an amazing story. At age 57, Jim Strauss suffered a heart attack. Unable to walk or sleep lying down, Jim was told that he would require surgery and drugs.

Although he had spent the majority of his working life in heavy industry, Jim Strauss knew that there was an alternative. He recalled the herbal training he received from his Austrian grandparents. And so, when he found himself laid up facing surgery, pharmaceuticals or certain death, Jim went to work instructing his teenaged son, Peter, on which herbs to gather and how to mix them.

Using Jim’s extensive knowledge of herbs and unique organoleptic skills, father and son processed a collection of herbs until Jim was satisfied with the taste.

This formulation diminished Jim’s chest pain in two weeks. Now he could sleep lying down. A week later he was taking short walks, and in less than a year his former health was fully restored. This experience and his recovery convinced both Jim and Peter that they had to return to their family tradition.

Once he was on the road to recovery, word of his formula began to spread. Soon after developing the Strauss Heartdrops®, people from across Canada made the journey to Kamloops, looking for alternative solutions to their health problems.

What started out as hand-grinding herbs in the home kitchen for family and friends has now grown to two GMP certified manufacturing plants in Kamloops and supplying health food stores and grocery chains with 20 herbal remedies. While the Heartdrops® are still the most famous product carrying the Strauss name, Strauss Herb Company also produces natural remedies for bones and joints, breathing, kidney and blood pressure and liver health, to name a few.

Currently, we hold 3 NPN (natural product numbers) for our Cayenne, Thyroid and Wonder Tea products.

In addition, as of 2010, Strauss Herb Company introduced a new body-care line.

Our shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hair styling products are made from natural and organic ingredients. All of our body-care products are made in Canada and come with the Strauss 100-per-cent satisfaction guarantee. None of our body-care products contain animal byproducts, propylene glycol, sulfates, dioxane or DEA. We are proud to say that our products are not tested on animals.

Since the inception of the Natural Health Product Regulations in January 2004, Strauss Herb Company has a legal position under which to work and has worked very hard at carving a niche for natural health products in Canada.

We have a site licence for our manufacturing plants and all of our products are produced within GMP-compliant facilities. GMP’s are designed to ensure safe, high-quality products. As well, every batch of every product is independently tested for identity, microbiological contaminants, heavy metals and pesticides, and meets established final product specifications before release for sale.

In an effort to create a strong and healthy community, Strauss Herb Company has joined forces with the B.C. Sports Halls of Fame and Museum, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to using the stories of extraordinary accomplishments in sport and collection of sport heritage to inspire British Columbians to find the hero within.

Using the sports memorabilia and stories of B.C.’s most extraordinary accomplishments in sport, the intent is to inspire and motivate young people to live healthy and successful lives based on the values of sport. Coming into the third year of partnership, Strauss Herb Company is proud to sponsor the Hero in You® Golf Tournament.

Strauss Herb Company strives to bring science and tradition together for a better future.

Our products have helped to promote and maintain the health of many thousands of people. We believe in supporting a healthy lifestyle through education and proven effective natural herbal products manufactured to the highest standards in harmony with nature.

Our founder, Jim Strauss Sr., steadfastly believed that “everything our bodies need is provided by nature.”

Sadly, in 2009 at the age of 86, Jim Strauss Sr. passed away after accidentally choking. He led an active life well into his 80s. His son Peter, along with skilled and dedicated staff, carries on the dayto-day operations and family tradition of helping people live healthier lives.

Jim Strauss Sr., co-founder, Strauss Herb Co.

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>>> BUILDING A CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY FUTURE

Power of persuasion

By CHERYL KABLOONA / Chairwoman, BCSEA, Kamloops chapter

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By CHRIS AXWORTHY / Founding Dean, TRU Law

TRU LAW GRADS WILL HIT GROUND RUNNING

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Students from Donna Rein’s Juniper Ridge class take in the 2010 BCSEA awards ceremony.

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We’ve worked since 2004 to show Kamloops residents how we can all contribute to a clean, renewable energy future.” options by improving transit service, reducing fares, encouraging carpooling, and developing bike routes.

“If we really want to invest in the future, we should be investing in transit, cycling, and walking — in the long run, these are better for our bodies, our wallets and our environment,” said BCSEA vicechairwoman Gisela Ruckert.

The association’s schoolbased Climate Change Showdown program has taken off this year. This provincial program offers free workshops for Grade 5 and 6 students to learn about climate change and how they and their families can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by driving less, eating local foods and taking shorter showers.

After students work on these actions with their families, the results are tabulated and winners are announced in each community. The provincial program reached 10,000 school children in 2010 and found that participating families reduce their emissions by just under a tonne of CO2 — all through the persuasive influence of their 10-year-old children.

In Kamloops, the Climate Change Showdown is offered in partnership with the City

and with the support of BC Hydro Power Smart and TD Friends of the Environment.

Donna Rein’s class at Juniper Ridge elementary won in 2010. They celebrated their success with a pizza party — all with locally sourced ingredients, of course.

This year, we will continue to host events that are open to the public and usually free.

Past events have included sessions on residential solar hot water systems, electric bicycles, and tours of the water treatment plant and the Y Green Dream Home.

No doubt we’ll continue to speak up on local issues, encouraging City council to hold fast to the vision of the Sustainable Kamloops Plan.

BCSEA expects to become a registered charity this year and will do a big membership drive. To learn more about the BCSEA, visit www.bcsea.org.

amloops will be the home of the first new law school in Canada in more than 30 years when the Faculty of Law at Thompson Rivers University open its doors this coming September. The law program, which is awaiting B.C. government approval, will see 65 students in its first-year class and eight new full-time professors leading them through their law studies.

From the very germ of the idea to its establishment, the law school has been a community project. The university, the legal profession and the community at large worked together to bring the law school to Kamloops.

Its success will depend upon these continuing partnerships.

TRU Law will lead in a number of ways.

Building on collaboration with the University of Calgary Law School, the curriculum will develop around a goal of blending academic knowledge — learning the law — with the acquisition of the professional skills needed to apply that knowledge and with an appreciation of the high ethical responsibilities rightly expected of members of the legal profession.

This unique three-part focus will equip TRU Law’s graduates to hit the ground running once they enter the job market.

There are many employment opportunities for law-school graduates. A legal education comprises sought-after professional and intellectual skills. The skills acquired by law graduates are in demand across our society. The vast majority of graduates will complete their legal education by articling with a practising lawyer. After an undergraduate degree, a law degree and their articling period — a total of seven years of learning and experience — our graduates will be ready to take up the many and varied careers lawyers pursue and to be leaders in their respective communities.

Over 2,500 students apply for law school in B.C. every year. Yet, there will only be 355 successful applicants (including TRU) entering B.C.’s three law schools in 2011.

In many areas of the province, and of the country, there is a shortage of lawyers and many of the lawyers practising in smaller communities are nearing retirement. So the new faculty of law at Thompson Rivers University is timely in many respects.

The faculty of law is committed to being the best it can be to attract the best faculty and students to Kamloops. It is committed to quality teaching and research activities. It is committed to making as significant a contribution to the community as it can.

Chris Axworthy, TRU Law

LIFE AS IT SHOULD BE

I'm a lonely heart looking for a home...

Help us win our annual City Challenge vs Prince George, May 1-31st.

This month long event features various fundraising initiatives with proceeds supporting the shelter.

For more information on events, how to donate or become a volunteer visit: www.spca.bc.ca/kamloops 655351

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ustainability — it’s a word we hear with increasing frequency, but what does it really mean?

According to Wikipedia, it’s simply the capacity to endure, with a view to environmental, economic and social dimensions. Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Members of the Kamloops Chapter of the B.C. Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA) are delighted to see the message of sustainability gaining momentum.

We’ve worked since 2004 to show Kamloops residents how we can all contribute to a clean, renewable energy future in the choices we make in our everyday lives. We’ve tried to capture people’s imaginations with a new vision where, working together with people all over the globe, we turn back the threat of climate change by conserving energy and using renewable energy sources to power our homes, transportation and industries.

It’s clear that a lot of people in Kamloops share this vision.

The chapter has been growing at a phenomenal pace, with 470 people now participating in our email discussion group. We’ve also seen the number of BCSEA individual and business members double in the last two years, making us the largest chapter in the B.C. Interior.

Our voice is being heard and like-minded people are joining in. It has been exciting to watch the chapter grow and become a respected voice for sustainability.

The chapter is now playing a more prominent publiceducation role on energyrelated issues in our own community. In particular, we’ve encouraged City council to put more support into alternative transportation

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DROP-IN CENTRE HELPS WOMEN IN RECOVERY

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he Family Tree is a downtown site operated weekdays as a drop-in centre, a referral connection centre and a support centre for women of high-priority families.

A spokesperson for The Family Tree attended a Soroptimist International of Kamloops meeting last year and Soroptimists had been watching for an opportunity to play a positive role in the program. Well, that opportunity presented itself in the form of yoga instructor Colleen Tobin.

Kamloops Soroptimists applied for a grant from the Soroptimist Foundation of Canada and were awarded $1,000 for a program: The Yoga Nutrition Family Tree Community Project.

Royal Inland Hospital health service administrator Marg Brown inside the new intensive-care unit.

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n the third floor of Royal Inland Hospital, staff members are busy preparing to move critically ill and injured patients into the new $11-million intensive care unit.

Down on the main floor, renovations to create a second suite to accommodate a state-of-the-art, 312-slice CT scanner are nearing completion.

And deep in the basement, plans are in the works for a $10.7-million overhaul to the hospital’s medical de-

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vice reprocessing (MDR) department.

“It’s a busy place these days,” confirms health services administrator Marg Brown.

“This is an exciting time at Royal Inland. We are moving forward with the MDR project, as well as several other initiatives that will really make a difference in patient care.”

Royal Inland is one of two tertiary hospitals within Interior Health. It serves residents of Kamloops as well as people requiring specialized care from communities

This is an exciting time at Royal Inland.

We are moving forward with the MDR project, as well as other initiatives that will really make a difference in patient care.”

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Mario Escamilla, left, owner Arthur Loring and Daniel Androsoff play Cyclone at the newly renovated Fun Factor.

>>> CONSIDERED BIRTHDAY-PARTY HEADQUARTERS

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amilies will always want to have fun together and the folks at Fun Factor are always looking for new ways to keep the good times going.

The company has deep roots in Kamloops, having been established at its North Shore location since 1990.

“Family entertainment has always been our prime goal,” says general manager Arthur Loring.

For more than a decade, The Fun Factor has made children and families its main focus, and has long been considered Kamloops’ birthday-party headquarters.

In order to carve such a niche, it has been important to change with the times, says Loring.

“We’ve seen the transition from video games, where we used to have lots of arcade games, but since the home

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It’s not so much a mini-golf course as it is a professionally themed attraction. It’s mini golf for the 21st century.”

systems came out we had to create more of an interactive experience that our customers can’t easily re-create at home.”

They also developed a laser tag arena about 10 years ago, which mixes high-energy fun with physical activity.

Once again, the team at The Fun Factor are changing

things up, adding a brand new nine-hole, Pirate Adventure-themed, 3-D, interactive mini-golf course that opened in mid-March.

“It’s not so much a minigolf course as it is a professionally themed attraction.

It’s mini golf for the 21st century,” says Loring.

The course is perfect for those ages five and up, with adults having as much fun as the little kids.

Renovations on the space began in December and, while the mini golf is the highlight, there is much more to discover.

They’ve used 3,000 square feet of space for the mini-golf course, and added about 1,500 square feet of former warehouse space to the customer experience area.

“We’ve reconfigured our party area, so it now accommodates many more people and it’s all completely new.”

This is the biggest renovation The Fun Factor has ever undertaken and Loring expects families will get a true kick out of the high-tech course and the other, added amenities.

“We have a lot of new promotions and offers upcoming and we’re also making sure this is still affordable for everybody.”

For those who want the fun delivered to their doorstep, The Fun Factor also home to Fun Zone Rentals, the B.C. Interior’s largest and most comprehensive supplier of inflatable bouncy castles, obstacle courses, slides, sumo suits and dunk tanks.

Check out everything Fun Factor has to offer at www. thefunfactor.ca, or www.funzonerentals.com, or even better, plan a family day and visit The Fun Factor at 910 Tranquille Rd., next to Denny’s Restaurant.

oung Drivers of Canada has a long history in Kamloops — 34 years to be exact — and there’s a reason the driving school has developed such a good reputation.

“We try to differentiate from other driving schools. It’s more than just passing the road test. We really focus on defensive driving and trying to keep students from getting into collisions when they do start driving,” says area franchise owner Calum MacMillan.

While driver training is not mandatory in B.C., it goes a long way to developing life-long skills that might just end up being life-saving.

“Any time you get into a collision your life is at risk. Even if it’s just a small fenderbender, there can still be tragic results,” MacMillan says. His goal is to equip area drivers with the skills, knowledge and confidence it takes to avoid getting in those collisions in the first place.

B.C. has one of the lowest driver training rates and one of the highest fatality rates.

MacMillan believes this is due to a lack of proper instruction.

“Yes, some parents are capable of training their son or daughter to pass a road test, but it should be the defensive driving techniques that are the priority. Keeping our students out of collisions is our main priority.”

Young Drivers offers two types of training.

First is the ICBC-approved course, whereby students take 20 hours of classroom training as well as 12 hours of in-vehicle training. Following the program, students receive a sixmonth reduction in their New Drivers stage in the Graduated Licensing Program, as well as two high school credits.

Young Drivers also offers individual lessons for those who just want to spend some time in a vehicle with an instructor.

“We have 16 year olds training with us, and we have 80 year olds. Right now, 35 per cent of our business is people who are university-aged or older,” says MacMillan.

Many older new drivers are those who put off getting a licence because they grew up in a larger city and relied on public transit.

MacMillan is also teaching young moms who want to shuttle their children around the city without worrying about missing a bus.

For more information on Young Drivers of Canada, visit www.yd.com, or phone the Victoria Street office at 250-828-1232.

Calum MacMillan, Young Drivers of Canada

” ! n i a g A e m i T t a h t t s o m l “It’s A The 13th Annual TRU Wolfpack

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TRU employees, multiple week registrations and parents with multiple children may be eligible for discounts. Please ask at time of registration.

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>>> TASK FORCE LOOKS TO STRIKE GOOD BALANCE

Parents as partners WHAT ROLE FOR PARENTS? / Submitted by the School District 73 parent leadership task force

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fragrances. Everyone was buying in to the program . . . it takes a village.

The bags of gifts were well received â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but what about the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children?

How about sending home books that could be enjoyed as a family? One call to At Second Glance used books led to owneroperator Pat DiFrancesco donating four boxes of gently used books with the comment, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you need more, let me know.â&#x20AC;?

There is one week left in the program and the young moms are 100-per-cent supportive. They attend every session, even cancelling appointments to participate. Our Soroptimists are doing the same â&#x20AC;&#x201D; switching shifts and rearranging appointments to be there every week.

Community Kitchens co-ordinator Dede Bone is now following up and introducing kitchen sessions to keep the nutrition idea going.

Thank you, Kamloops. Your communityminded generosity has brightened the lives of many families.

Soroptimistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mission is to improve the lives of women and girls, locally, nationally and internationally. For information, call Sanderson at 250-828-2185.

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It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long before our community started to buy in. A visit to The Family Tree site identified that the kitchen had a stove that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work. We approached Gordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maytag to buy a new one for a good deal. They immediately volunteered to donate a second-hand one.

Within two weeks, a looks-like-new stove was delivered, installed and the old one was taken away.

More for the kitchen: the cook needed a good set of knives. We asked Canadian Tire for a good deal on the knives and they said sure. Not stopping with their friendly customer service, they too bought in and donated a much-needed blender.

Our program was to consist of yoga lessons, nutritious snacks and discussions about how to make the snacks and why they are good. Additionally, we would hand out little feel-good loot bags.

In buying supplies for the bags, we were greeted with donations from retailers such as Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty, Pink with Envy, Chapters and others. As well, local beauty counters provided sample gifts of amazing

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group offered their thoughts on the current status of parent involvement as well as future directions they would like to see it take.

More meetings as well as an online staff survey are scheduled. The data will be examined, collated, and taken into account when the strategy begins to take shape. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The objective is to gain insight that will enable us to build an effective strategy that is meaningful and relevant to all stakeholders,â&#x20AC;? said Pamela Thomson, also a co-chairwoman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ultimately, we want to determine the best way to involve parents in education in order to maximize student learning, and it needs to be the right fit for educators, too.

We support our teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hard work and dedication to our children.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The challenging task will begin once we complete the consultation process and examine the data collected,â&#x20AC;? said Larsen.

The group plans to prepare a report with recommendations to the board by the end of June. Anyone wishing to provide input is encouraged to contact Tara Murray at tmurray@sd73.bc.ca.

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The eight members of the task force are a diverse group, representing rural, urban, elementary, secondary and First Nations, and they all agree on the end goal: supporting student learning.

As a starting point, the task force agreed to gather input from all stakeholders on what the concept of parent leadership means to parents, educators and administrators.

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The first step was the development and launching of an online survey running during the month of February, which all parents and guardians were encouraged to complete. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want every voice to be heard, regardless of the current level of involvement of the parent,â&#x20AC;? said co-chairwoman Leigh-Anne Larsen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to us to identify what is working well for parents in our current system, as well as what the obstacles are.â&#x20AC;?

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What does parent leadership mean? How can parents best support student achievement?

These questions and many others are being debated by a group of parent volunteers in our district right now.

The School District No. 73 Parent Leadership Task Force was formed in the spring of 2010 as part of the board of educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-term plan and its mandate is to develop a medium term (two-to three-year) strategy for increasing and supporting parent leadership.

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RIH is noted for its work in a number of other areas, including trauma care, stroke care and perinatal care.

Recent investments are helping the hospital build capacity in several areas. For example, the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diagnostic imaging department received patientfocused funding from the ministry to do an additional 730 MRI exams this fiscal year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also expect to benefit from the recently announced request for proposals for residential care, which is expected to result in 125 new residential beds for Kamloops. These additional beds will help take some pressure off our acute site,â&#x20AC;? says Brown.

While services expand, the physical space remains limited.

Parking, for example, continues to be a challenge. The recent master planning process is expected to help address some of these concerns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our master planning process will be wrapping up this spring.

That has been a great exercise in collaboration with our internal and external stakeholders and will provide our site with a roadmap as we look at the hospital site in the next five, 10 and 15 years,â&#x20AC;? says Brown.

While patient acuity, volume, length of stay and medical complexity all continue to rise, Royal Inland continues to grow and develop. With these recent developments, this regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residents can be confident that the hospital is well prepared to meet the increasing demands.

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>>> GAMES’ ATHLETES MAKE THEMSELVES AT HOME

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ne glance at the Residence and Conference Centre at Thompson Rivers University and you know guests there enjoy spectacular views of Kamloops, the rivers and surrounding valleys.

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From its central location within easy walking distance to shopping, parks and recreation at the Tournament Capital Centre, the Residence and Conference Centre caters to families, conferences, sports teams, seniors and weddings. It provides a great opportunity for the whole group to stay together.

Aug. 5-12, two groups each of nearly 1,100 young athletes from the four Western provinces and the three Northern territories will be housed together for the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games.

Gerard Hayes, director of ancillary services at Thompson Rivers University, has volunteered to be the director of the Athletes’ Village for the Games.

“Being the Athlete’s Village for these Games makes great sense for our facilities,” Hayes said.

“We can make use of space that is usually empty over the summer and have very high-caliber staff ensuring quality accommodation and food for these young athletes.”

The residences will provide a caliber of accommodation significantly higher than a foam mattress on the floor of an elementary school at a much lower cost.

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within walking distance of the Athlete’s Village at TRU, minimizing the need for buses. The athletes will be able get up and walk over to the CAC for breakfast, then walk to their competition at the TCC. “We have a fantastic opportunity to showcase our facility and campus during the 2011 Summer Games, but more than that we have an opportunity to provide these young athletes and their fam-

ilies with a Games experience that will have them talking about Kamloops for years,” Hayes said.

When not used as an Athlete’s Village or as a residence, the facility has many configurations of rooms and amenities available to the public, including two-room suites, private kitchenette, games room, movie theatre, business and banquet services, free parking, complimentary continental breakfasts,

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hen Joe Fisher bought his 23-hectare property in 1989, all he had to work with was an old barn, a great location near the entrance to Wells Gray Provincial Park, and his imagination.

More than two decades later, Joe and his wife Jamie have transformed the area into Trophy Mountain Buffalo Ranch. The first order of business involved transporting a log house off a nearby property onto the ranch. It took Joe a full year to reassemble the home, which now features seven guest rooms, all with private bathrooms.

The ranch officially began business in 1994 as a campground and bison farm. Soon after, the home was opened up as a bed and breakfast. In 2007, the home converted to a guest ranch, and a fully licensed restaurant was added to the attractions. Yes, bison meat is on the menu.

In the summer months, guests can spend an afternoon on horseback, as there are at least 18 horses available for trail rides. One of the most popular routes goes into Wells Gray to Moul Falls.

Trophy Mountain Buffalo Ranch truly is a gem within the Thompson-Okanagan, one that has become well known to Europeans looking to experience the Canadian countryside, but is still relatively unknown to locals.

“We’re not a typical ranch. The bison make us pretty unique,” says Jamie. “We’re a rustic ranch, and we try to keep it nice and homey and very welcoming.

“It’s a nice place to get out and relax, and it’s set back from the roads, so it’s not commercial at all.”

While it feels kilometres away from the hustle of the city, Trophy Mountain Buffalo Ranch is a mere 1½-hour drive from Kamloops on the Yellowhead Highway, 20 kilometres north of Clearwater.

The Fishers encourage area residents to explore their own backyard this spring and summer — and if you decide to head out to the ranch, plan to stay awhile.

“We recommend people stay at least two nights.

We’re in the Wells Gray Provincial Park, and there’s so much hiking and canoeing to do, it’s tough to fit it all in.”

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Underwriters Insurance Brokers has been in business in Kamloops since 1973, and is the oldest independent insurance brokerage in the city. The firm also has offices in Vancouver, and has about 40 employees. Headquartered in Kamloops.

Personal Products: Underwriters are providers of consumer insurance products like Autoplan, home and condo insurance, recreational vehicles and seasonal residence insurance as well as travel insurance, tenants coverage, and any other consumer insurance products needed.

Commercial Products: The firm also has a separate commercial insurance department handling all types of commercial insurance, liability, property, bonding, retail, condos, manufacturing and the like.

The firm deals with numerous domestic insurance companies and are also contracted with Lloyds of London.

It has been over 20 years since a major renovation was done at Underwriters.

Customers have walked in and can't recognize the place. It is fresh, roomy, more customer focused, and provides clients with comfortable private areas to sit and conduct business. Autoplan clients can choose to sit at our sit-down counter or stand at the stand up counter. Home insurance customers can sit and relax in comfort while they discuss their needs and issues. Come in and see our new offices, and enter your name to win an Apple IPad. Draw date, June 30, 2011.

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Petland staff include, from left, Marilyn, Trish, Heather, Shauna, Taylor, Teresa and Gord.

>>> ANIMAL LOVERS GAIN INSIGHT, UNDERSTANDING

Get to know your pet PETLAND / 905 Notre Dame Dr.

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visit to Petland is much more than just a shopping trip.

Tucked in with the great selection of products, you’ll find excitement, adventure and energetic people who love what they do — and know just about everything about the animals in their care, and in yours.

Petland’s Pet counsellors receive extensive training and continuing education in a variety of specialties in order to provide guests with up-to-date and optimum care for all their pets, ensuring the healthiest, happiest life with, and for, their animals.

While Petland’s selection is unbeatable, so is its commitment to educating pet

owners. One of the great ways Petland has of educating is through reaching out to area schools and kids clubs. Conducting tours is one of the daily highlights for the Petland Pet counsellors.

“The more someone knows about and understands their pet, the more enjoyment they can get out of that relationship,” says

Petland co-owner Judy Chaben.

What matters to everyone at Petland isn’t where you obtain your pet, rather, to enhance the humananimal bond to ensure you and your pet have the best possible life together.

When pet counsellors conduct tours, they’ll take children from the puppies and kittens, talking about

the animals’ needs and requirements, and they’ll spend time discussing the birds, small animals, reptiles and even the fish.

“Children can come in and learn a little bit more about their dog or their budgie. Our focus is to take the mystery out of owning pets.

“This way we can make owning pets a better experience for people and we can also make a nicer life for the pets.”

While educational, Petland’s safari tours are also a blast for participants as well as for the staff.

“It’s a really important age to introduce pets and pet care to children, even if it happens on group tours

or on a fun, family visit to Petland,” says Chaben.

“They begin to understand that these are living little creatures and that their pets need them.

When your children have a pet it’s often the first opportunity they have to really learn empathy and compassion.

“It’s a really wonderful thing to be able to see them make those connections.”

To find out more about what Petland has to offer, visit the store at 905 Notre Dame Dr., phone 250-8280810, or visit www.petlandkamloops.ca, or visit us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/petlandkamloops.

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ary-Ellen Colman began her banking career in 1978. In 1992 she became a mortgage professional for a leading financial institution, but by 1998 she decided it was time to expand the options of providing mortgage products to all of her clients.

Mary-Ellen is an accredited mortgage professional (AMP), which is a designation achieved by taking courses annually in support of the mortgage professional licence she holds. This designation ensures the best products available are provided to her clients.

She works independently through Invis, the largest mortgage brokerage firm in Canada.

An independent mortgage broker can maximize the options for clients based on their various qualifications (income/credit rating/employment).

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Get a pre-approval done. It not only protects a current interest rate for 90-120 days, but you are also aware of your purchasing limit when you are looking for a new home or refinancing your existing home.”

She can provide mortgages for employed or selfemployed people, rental

properties, recreational properties, commercial properties, construction financing and debt consolidation.

The financing options she provides include the best rates, amortization and terms available in the current mortgage market.

Mary-Ellen’s AMP designation ensures she stays on top of changes in the industry and she considers it her job to educate every client who walks through her door about the options available to them.

She works hard and puts the interests of clients first, which is the main reason for her success during her 18 years as a mortgage professional.

“I get a lot of repeat business and grow my business from existing client referrals of family, friends and neighbours.”

Word of mouth about quality service is also a key

marketing tool.

Mary-Ellen’s recent addition of her step-son Kirk to her team is resulting in positive growth of their business.

He is very knowledgable with strong marketing skills in the technological field.

He grew up in Kamloops and looks forward to serving past friends while expanding his network through community involvement.

Mary-Ellen’s advice for the new homebuyer and existing homeowners would be: “Get a pre-approval done. It not only protects a current interest rate for 90-120 days, but you are also aware of your purchasing limit when you are looking for a new home or refinancing your existing home.”

For professional mortgage advice, contact Mary-Ellen at 250-371-4868 or email mary-ellencolman@invis.ca or visit www.mtgwithmaryellen.com.

ith its second location only months old, Prisa Lighting continues to grow and deepen its roots in the community.

Aaron Priebe, owner of Kamloops’ newest lighting store, couldn’t be any happier with the results since its grand opening in September 2010.

“It’s been exciting,” he said. “We’ve been able to establish ourselves in the community, meet people’s needs and work with great customers.”

Prisa Lighting has a wide selection of lighting, from interior to exterior, practical to artistic. Priebe and his team can find something that complements your home and your unique style.

“There’s a lot more to us than just lighting” he explains.

“With our lamps and home décor, we integrate interior design, adding value and a touch of class to any home. We offer lighting that is innovative, unique and brand new to the industry.”

As they have been growing, Priebe anticipates a busy summer here in Kamloops.

“We see potential in the community, there’s no doubt about it,” he said.

“There’s a lot of growth happening here, and a lot of large projects underway in Kamloops, expanding into the north of British Columbia as well. The opportunity here is endless.”

Kamloops and the original Salmon Arm location have proved to be successful and have encouraged Priebe in his desire to expand Prisa Lighting, bringing excitement for another location.

“We’ve spoken to individuals and contractors in other towns and it all comes down to demographics and what’s going to be happening in those towns,” Priebe said. “The North Okanagan and Thompson areas are going to continue to grow. It is an awesome place to live.”

Of course, like any new business, Prisa Lighting’s success couldn’t have come to be if it weren’t for the support of the staff; people Priebe calls the key to his business.

“Our staff have really been team players in the company,” he explains. “We all have the same focus and direction. It’s not just a one-man show, it’s the whole team building the organization.”

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>>> DO YOUR PART TO STOP INVASIVE WEEDS

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By JO-ANN FOX / Co-ordinator, Southern Interior Weed Management Committee

Here are some ways that you can help manage invasive weeds:

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y definition a weed is something growing where you don’t want it. It can be a flower, grass, brush or tree. We are all familiar with weeds growing in our gardens or taking over our flower beds, but what about the weeds destroying our native plant communities?

Unlike the pesky dandelion that plagues many homeowners, some weeds, also called invasive plants, can cause loss of valuable habitat and food for wildlife.

The ironic thing about many of the weeds we are concerned about is that they are attractive looking and brought into our area purposely for flower gardens and landscaping.

At first these plants seem great because they survive with little water or care, which is desirable in a hot, dry climate like Kamloops. Unfortunately, these survival characteristics can make them deadly to our environment.

Invasive plants have the capacity to establish quickly and easily on new sites, and they have widespread negative economic, social and environmental impacts.

Often these invaders produce thousands of seeds that spread by wind, water, vehicles or animals. Many of these plants live for multiple years and reproduce numerous times throughout the growing season.

These invasive plants lack the insects and pathogens that prey on our native plants.

With time, the native plants disappear.

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A single plant of field scabious can produce up to 2,000 seeds, which may remain viable in the soil for many years.

Members of the Southern Interior Weed Management Committee (SIWMC) understand the threat of invasive plants and are

dedicated to promoting awareness of the losses invasive plants cause within our region and encourage all members of society to take an active part in their control.

This is the first year that the SIWMC ran an Invasive Plant Partnership Delivery Program throughout the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Based on the invasive plant strategic plan developed by the SIWMC, a multi-jurisdictional program was delivered last field season.

Partners in the SIWMC Invasive Plant Partnership Delivery Program include the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Transportation, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, the City of Kamloops, the District of Logan Lake, Highland Valley Copper, Terasen Gas, BC Hydro, the Invasive Plant Council of B.C. and the Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre.

The SIWMC uses an integrated pest-management plan in the management of invasive plants that doesn’t just involve treatment, but also includes inventory, mapping, monitoring and prevention.

The biggest benefit of this program is that a united effort is being put forth against the invasion of weeds and goals of the different partners are recognized and supported by each other.

Remember, spread the word, not the weed. For more information, visit www.siwmc.ca or call 250-851-1699.

Prevention is the best management solution. p Minimize soil disturbance on your property. p Avoid spreading invasive plants and seeds during recreational activities.

Stay on designated roads and trails. p Remove invasive plant seeds and fragments from vehicles, machinery, clothing and pets before leaving an infested site. p Dispose of invasive plants and seeds properly. Burn or place them in a sealed bag. Do not compost them. p Revegetate disturbed areas as soon as possible: Reseed with fast establishing, non-invasive plants, such as perennial grasses. p Select garden plants carefully and avoid ‘wildflower’ mixes. p If you notice a plant spreading quickly and dominating an area contact the SIWMC. Report any new invasive plant infestations or concerns by contacting the SIWMC Coordinator directly at 250851-1699.

Deal with any invasive plants on your property. The TNRD has assistance programs for its residents. Information on control methods for the various invasive plants can be found at www.weedsbc.ca.

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The potential to develop industrial land at the Kamloops Airport is huge. Planning for future growth is vital for the city.

>>> MANAGING OUR INVENTORY OF INDUSTRIAL LAND

Home for industry NORTH SHORE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION / 115 Tranquille Rd. base is not large given that we live along two valley bottoms. We have precious few large industrial parcels and without planning will misuse them or even lose them.

Given that we live along valley bottoms, we can easily be a long city with long pipes and wires and roads as well as long costs to service the distances. Without planning, we will not balance our infrastructure, our lifestyles, or our means of making a living on our rare industrial lands.

An inventory of industrial land lists eight industrial parks in Kamloops with the largest raw parcel at the Kamloops Airport. The inventory notes a significant “marketing and development challenge” with the airport lands due to stipulations in the current leasing agreement.

The management company that operates our airport is focused and doing a credible job on the air side of the operation. They have partnered on a major expansion of the terminal and runways and

have been instrumental in attracting new carriers. They have yet to show motivation for developing the land base.

This means the industrial land at the airport will be among the last to be developed and means it will become more valuable as time goes on. The short-term view states there is no demand for this land; the longer-term view recognizes future opportunities that can’t be wasted.

We need to plan for the future of these lands and we need some context to bring the future into focus.

The context is citywide while the demand will come from future scarcity of industrial land in the valley. The context includes the need for a dedicated industrial haul road into the airport as well as a pleasing entranceway drive into Kamloops. Currently, neither of these transportation concepts is clear.

Ord Road and Tranquille Road are the only two functioning roads in and out of

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We also have a global university in Kamloops where 1,400 foreign students from 80 countries enter and exit our city through the airport.

Consider the number of athletes, skiers, family members and business people who arrive in Kamloops by air. Consider the first impressions that are made along those first few kilometres of our entranceways into Kamloops.

The coming OCP process gives us a planning chance to get tanker trucks onto a proper truck route while beautifying our main road into town. It also gives us a planning chance to enhance industrial opportunities at the airport that include a working industrial route.

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The OCP is a planning exercise done every five years or so. It is an opportunity for public involvement in how we want to grow our city.

The OCP process encompasses a balance for such topics as infrastructure, transportation corridors, public transit, social needs, development policies, land zoning, parks and more.

It is an ongoing exercise to keep our community in line with changing times.

And, of course, times are changing — especially in our North Shore community.

There is growth with residential infill, with new business opportunities and with the need for infrastructure upgrades. One future need is planning for industrial landuse at the airport and along Ord Road.

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“It’s about moving made simple,” says manager Adam Kaufman. When the company launched its Kamloops branch in 2005, the main focus was to provide portable, secure storage containers to construction trades.

Two years ago, however, Big Steel Box began promoting itself as a moving company, and today, more and more Kamloops residents are figuring out how easy moving can be when Big Steel Box is in the picture.

“We offer convenience in moving,” says Kaufman.

The people who really benefit from Big Steel Box are those who need time to pack up and move their belongings, as well as those who need to be out of their home before their new home is available.

Until Big Steel Box came along, people had to hire a moving truck, pack up their belongings and unload them in a mini-storage unit, only to have to hire another moving truck when it came time to move.

“They’re literally having to handle their stuff twice and do the whole process all over again,” Kaufman says.

A simpler process is to have Big Steel Box drop off a container at your home, giving you time to load it up before it’s stored and eventually delivered to your new home. Big Steel Box delivers boxes throughout B.C., and will soon be able to transport them across Canada.

Big Steel Box is a leader in the moving and storage industry, and is now looking to make a place for itself in the construction business as well. Container homes, popular in Europe but still new in North America, are getting plenty of attention these days.

“Instead of framing a house with lumber, we plunk down eight containers on top of each other, and within a day we’ve framed your house.”

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Kamloops, Cache Creek, Ashcroft, Logan Working with the Cariboo Regional DisLake, Merritt, Barriere, Clearwater, Chase, trict, the TNRD adopted the Green Lake Clinton, Lytton and the newly incorporatOfficial Community Plan to help oversee ed Sun Peaks, the TNRD has many varied the area’s growth. roles within the region. There are also 10 In 2010, the 13 TNRD branch libraries electoral areas with respective directors and bookmobile lent over a million books, who are all elected to bring their commuCDs, DVDs and other items and answered nities’ viewpoints to the board, which more than 50,000 reference questions. meets biweekly.

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The TNRD is also working at installing In emergency services, the TNRD conthree eco-depots, in Barriere, Clearwater tinues to increase lines of communication and the South Thompson, to replace aging with partner organizations such as the landfills and close unneeded transfer staMinistry of Environment, Ministry of tions. More than $9.5 million was obTransportation, Ministry of Natural Retained through provincial and federal sources Operations, Provincial Emergency grants for the development of the ecoProgram, Interior Health Authority, Emerdepots. Solar panels have already been ingency Social Services and many more. stalled at select transfer stations in the reWith an overlying mandate to increase gion and will be a staple of the three new environmental sustainability, the TNRD eco-depots. continues to help citizens move forward in A water systems acquisition and sustain- their lives and continually strengthen its ability strategy was adopted by the board communities, big or small.

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Construction of the university’s $32-million House of Learning project is nearing completion. Doors open to the facility this month.

>>> TRU NOW A ‘GO-TO PLACE’ FOR STUDENTS

Legacy of learning

By DIANA SKOGLUND / Media and communications co-ordinator, TRU

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he reputation for young people in this area to strive for a higher education was recognized in 1962 in a report written by John Macdonald, then president of UBC: “The propensity of Kamloops students to seek higher education is amongst the highest in the province.”

The report led to the creation of much of the province’s present day postsecondary education sector.

Fast forward 50 years

from the report and 40 years after Cariboo College opened its doors at the Kamloops Indian Residential School — Kamloops now hosts Thompson Rivers University, which serves more than 25,000 learners with a wide range of learning and research experiences.

In the next two months nearly 1,100 students will graduate from School District 73’s secondary schools. Come September, 48 per cent of them will go

directly to university, 87 per cent of those will come to TRU. Kamloops no longer needs to send students away; now it is a “go-to place” for students from all over. The university has just passed its 40th birthday and has surpassed 40,000 grads.

TRU has established a growing legacy of being open and accessible to students with flexible learning opportunities on campus and online. TRU serves

needs of all of B.C. through TRU Open Learning.

The university offers innovative programming, research opportunities and faculty with expertise in a wide variety of fields to B.C. students and to students from the rest of Canada and the world.

TRU continues to expand support services to help all TRU learners, including more than 1,100 aboriginal and First Nations students in the region and beyond.

As these relationships are

strengthened, TRU reaches around the world. This year over 1,400 students from over 80 countries are on campus.

A venue for artistic and scientific pursuits, TRU continues to support and expand upon the research culture of the university by building linkages, supporting faculty research initiatives, enabling new researchers and building the research capacity of the undergraduate student body.

The faculty’s research reflects their passion for where they work and live and for TRU’s and the community’s place in the world.

As an integral part of the region, TRU is often the cornerstone for debate, dialogue and celebration in the communities it serves.

A place to be for many activities, the university hosts dozens of events each year,

ranging from academic conferences to the B.C. Lions training camp; from political caucus gatherings to professional associations; and from high school graduations to weddings.

From Aug. 5 to 12, the university will be the proud host site for the Western Canada Summer Games.

TRU, now the city’s thirdlargest employer with over 1,100 full-time employees, significantly contributes to regional prosperity and growth with an overall economic impact upwards of $500 million a year. Indirect economic impacts also include research and development, student and faculty studies and business support, graduate start-up enterprises, a diverse and accessible labour pool and community promotion through national and overseas initiatives.

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>>> FOUNDATION WORKS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE

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hen I began my journey with the Kamloops Foundation in 2010, I knew little about foundations. I really didn’t understand what the Kamloops Foundation was or the impact it has on our community.

One could use this simple analogy: take one brick and lay it on the ground. Now, imagine another brick and another, one after another, on top of each other until you have a foundation, a support system. Kamloops Foundation has built and continues to build a foundation, one that has been created to improve the quality of life in our region.

Community foundations across the country make a daily difference in their communities. The Kamloops Foundation is just one of 178 community organizations that make up the Community Foundations of Canada.

What does a foundation do?

The Kamloops Foundation is a local charitable organization that manages funds set up by individuals or organizations. These funds are held in perpetuity and grow over time through donations and income earned. This investment income benefits the community by way of grants and distributions, scholarships and bursaries. The Kamloops Foundation’s partnership with the Stollery Charitable Foundation continues to grow and enables our granting program to have an increased impact in our community. The range of worthwhile projects receiving assistance through the granting program have included school playgrounds, Kamloops Food Bank, Health Arts Society, Big Little Science Centre, Nicola Valley Museum, a band shelter in Clinton, and the list goes on and on.

Established in 1984, the

Kamloops Foundation is led by a dedicated volunteer board of directors that is passionate about making a difference. In 2010, the board was able to hire its first parttime employee with the help of a grant from the Stollery Charitable Foundation. Now, the office at 219 Victoria St. is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Despite the economic climate, 2010 was quite spectacular for the Kamloops Foundation in the fact that the endowment base grew by almost $700,000 to approximately $3.25 million. The income from the endowed funds was 5.15 per cent this past year. With that income, we were able to make grants and distributions of approximately $150,000 in 2010..

We have a wide variety of funds that have been established over the years. Some benefit a particular organiza-

tion or community (e.g. Logan Lake Community Enhancement Fund, Kamloops Hospice Society Fund, etc.); some provide scholarships and bursaries to deserving students (these can be used at any bona-fide educational institution); while others (e.g. arts, environment, etc.) support a particular area of interest.

As David Trueblood once said, “It takes a noble man to plant a seed for a tree that will someday give shade to people he may never meet.”

When we dream together, there are no restrictions on what we can accomplish.

That vision is shared by members of the board, the fund holders and donors.

To learn more about how to get involved, make a donation or set up a fund, contact the office at 250-434-6995, email info@kamloopsfoundation.com. or visit www. kamloopsfoundation.com.

he Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education wants to ensure the students of our region are prepared to enter the knowledge-based economy of the 21st century.

To that end, we have systematically and deliberately moved our district forward in a way we feel will best meet the needs of our learners.

We have hosted, and continue to sponsor, leading edge educational conferences that draw educators from around the province to hear internationally acclaimed academics share their vision of the future.

This is a future that will build upon the three Rs of reading, writing and arithmetic, but will be personalized and will add the much needed skills for tomorrow.

Those skills will include critical thinking and problem-solving, creativity and innovation, collaboration and communication.

Our graduates will be able to assume their place in society with a greater global competence. They will also leave our system with a working knowledge of the tools they will need to stay current in their chosen trade or profession.

Teaching Planning 10, as an online offering, exposes our students to a form of universal learning that is now widely used in industry.

The delivery of online courses not only expands the offerings in our rural schools but also exposes both faculty and students to the technology.

Smart boards, e-books, data loggers, tweets, discussion boards, tablets, e-notes, laptops, and geo-spacial and video applications are all part of the tool kit of the lifelong learner.

We owe it to our children as trustees of the public school system to ensure they learn in a safe and controlled environment, how to use the tools of tomorrow.

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We will be acknowledged as the premier resource of information. Through our leadership, Venture Kamloops will be proactive and innovative in identifying and promoting opportunities that diversify our economic base and will market these opportunities to our community and the world.”

We believe the catalyst for growth in a community is a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Kamloops has a history of fostering new business and Venture Kamloops has taken a leadership role in developing the entrepreneurial infrastructure to meet these needs.

Entrepreneurs need access to relevant business expertise, a supportive network and a community culture of innovation and expertise. We act as a “first-step” resource for local entrepreneurs, offering free one-on-one support services and our ever-popular Venture Kamloops Business Corral. This is a Dragon’s Den concept that provides promising Kamloops entrepreneurs access to a skilled and responsive business start-up advisory board.

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Supporting local business growth and expansion has been a priority for our organization. We work to create network and supply chain linkages with local companies to ensure Kamloops has the resources necessary to promote growth and expansion with new and existing companies.

Venture Kamloops can connect local companies that are looking for foreign investors or want to export their products into new markets with key contacts and foreign investors around the world. We can also assist building networks necessary to make sales missions to new countries even more productive.

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Kamloops needs to lead the way in being investment ready. This spring, VK will host international trade investment representatives from the B.C. Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Investment. Companies in this region that are looking for investors or want to export their products abroad will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one to help build contacts and networks to help promote these opportunities.

Attracting new business to Kamloops is a cornerstone of our organization. This year we will not only employ new marketing strategies, but we are proactively identifying and contacting successful expanding companies in targeted growth sectors to show the benefits and advantages of oper-

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>>> WHERE ELSE CAN YOU FIND SO MANY LAKES SO CLOSE?

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ur community fulfills its potential by leading the way economically, culturally and socially. The Kamloops and District Fish and Game Association (KDFGA) helps in this regard by actively encouraging the wise and efficient use (conservation) of our wildlife and outdoors.

Some of Kamloops’ potential lies in our location, and in the fact that we are still a smallish, friendly town. We live in one of the sunniest, warmest areas of Canada amid a diversity of geography that includes the finest trout fishing lakes in the world.

Where else can you be alone on a small forest lake, deep troll with steel line for lake trout in nearly 300 metres of water, salmon fish, step on a cactus or explore the alpine, within just a short distance of the city?

Looking back at some of the club’s activities, I see that last year the Thompson River sockeye season was opened for the second time. That

sport fishery had its beginnings in 2006, following a recommendation to Fisheries and Oceans that a first-time recreational fishery for sockeye be opened in the Thompson River downstream from Kamloops Lake.

Fisheries and Oceans said it would open a fishery that year, but not without a creel census to provide the required data. The KDFGA agreed to do the job for the season and in 160 hours of census time interviewed 336 anglers. Without the census in 2006, the fishery could not have gone ahead and much angler enjoyment (5,511 hours worth) would have been missed.

With that, the groundwork was laid for future Thompson River sockeye fisheries, such as in 2010.

During the last few years more fishing opportunities have been created. The club has lead the way in constructing fishing wharves suitable for an enjoyable fishing outing for the whole family — no boat required. The wharves

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are on Lac Le Jeune, Tulip, Isobel and Walloper lakes and are easily accessible from town. Walloper Lake in particular has very many willing, smaller fish ready to create success even for the youngest angler. You can join us there on Father’s Day for free.

There’s guided fishing from the wharf or boats with lunch and gear provided (no fishing licence needed) from 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m.

For those with a boat, lake access has been improved or boat launches created on Tulip, Heffley, Bleeker, John Frank and Lodgepole lakes.

Bleeker and Lodgepole lakes have also had picnic and campsite areas with fire rings, tables and outhouses constructed by the club.

Find out more about the KDFGA at www.kdfga.ca.

e are very pleased to see the completion last fall of the $1.4-million invasive species eradication effort by Steve Miracle and his Ministry of Environment crew. That four-year project was hugely supported by volunteers from KDFGA, the Kamloops Fly Fishers and clubs from Salmon Arm, Chase and the Nicola Valley. It was largely funded by the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund derived from surcharges on hunting, trapping and fishing licences.

Nine lakes, mostly in the vicinity of Chase, have now been restored as trout fishing locations. The eradication of invasive fish species such as perch and bass has prepared the way for an eventual return to a natural balance within previous ecosystems.

Interestingly, the change in lake flora and fauna (including birds, and amphibians) after “foreign” fish introductions was noticeable and commented on by lake residents. Now the potential threat from invasive species in Adams and Shuswap lakes associated with high value recreational and commercial fisheries has been minimized if not eliminated.

The success of that project may just have saved the Thompson River salmon runs from illegally transplanted yellow perch. There is still a $20,000 reward for the conviction of those who would transport or illegally stock such species.

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VC14 The Daily News, Kamloops Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Embers tapas kitchen supervisor Rommel Laquindanum displays a dish of Jumbo Emerald Prawns, cooked with emerald curry spice and diced sweet peppers.

>>> THE PLACE TO BE FOR DINNER OR JUST DRINKS

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hether you’re in the mood for prime rib, stuffed Yorkshire pudding, pine nut crusted halibut or Cajun alligator, there is something to tempt everyone on the menu at Embers, one of

the city’s newest upscale dining establishments.

Embers, located in the recently renovated Hotel 540 at 540 Victoria St., truly does offer the best of both worlds. Take the edge off an evening in the lounge where you can catch the game on one of the many

large-screen, high-definition televisions with a cold drink in hand. Or meet up with friends and enjoy one of the daily cocktail specials. With a new lunch and dinner menu to be released in April, Embers combines a lively atmosphere with great food and value.

Embers, says Hotel 540 general manager Bryan Pilbeam, was truly designed with guest experience in mind.

“We’re really looking to define Embers as a fun place to be, and the lounge is as individual as the hotel.

We’ve got great food and

beverages; it’s just a great meeting place.

“Our focus is on supporting the local area in both our food and beverage choices,” he says.

With a new wine list focusing on B.C. wines, local beer on tap, and by supporting local food suppliers where possible, the 540 really is both community and environmentally supportive.

“I am looking forward to the Farmers Market starting this spring again,” says Pilbeam.

“Our kitchen team often walks across the street to purchase as much of the fresh items as possible. It’s

great fresh food and it’s the right thing to do.”

Breakfast restaurant Café 540 recently opened, and offers up fabulous classic breakfast options, from a simple continental plate, a variety of omelettes to AAA steak and eggs. The weekday special is an especially popular item for locals.

People love to come in and often ask for the special without even knowing what it is. Café 540 also proudly welcomes seniors with a 10-per-cent discount.

Café 540 is open Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:10 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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The lobby of the newly renovated Hotel 540 welcomes guests with style and grace.

>>> EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS BRING HISTORY TO LIFE

‘The Hotel’ again HOTEL 540 / 540 Victoria St.

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he stretch of real estate at 540 Victoria St. has a storied and celebrated past.

Built in 1968, The Stockman’s Hotel and Convention Centre was the place to be back in the day, and today, after a massive renovation, the same holds true.

The entire city block that the newly renamed Hotel 540 sits upon has gone through some ups and downs over the years.

Right now the hotel is going through a rebirth, and the future looks extremely bright, says Hotel 540 general manager Bryan Pilbeam.

“The hotel had deteriorated over the years, even though it had been known as ‘The Hotel’ back in the day,” he says.

Following a $12-million investment and a complete rebranding that took place in 2010, he expects it will continue in that tradition, becoming known as “The Hotel” once more.

“People still call it the Old Stockman’s,” says Pilbeam, but once guests enter through the front doors, there’s no mistaking the former hotel for the new Hotel 540.

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It was a huge investment, that when combined with our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on the guest experience, we plan to move the hotel to the top of the heap in Kamloops.”

“Once they’re in here they’re blown away, and they will be even more as we complete the rest of the renovations.”

To complete the renovation, rooms in the hotel were completely redone and have been rebuilt and appointed with gorgeous fixtures, beds,

artwork, 37-inch flat-screen televisions, granite countertops and tiled showers.

Rivers (ballroom), formerly the Crystal Ballroom, has been completely renovated, as has the rest of the public meeting spaces.

Renovations on the historic hotel began in 2008 and are nearly done, with crews currently working to complete the final two guest floors.

“It was a huge investment, that when combined with our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on the guest experience, we plan to move the hotel to the top of the heap in Kamloops,” says Pilbeam.

When he moved from Whistler to Kamloops to take on the role of Hotel 540’s general manger, Pilbeam knew the hotel was in need of an image makeover, but he didn’t realize how deep the history went and how potentially challenging it would be for people to look at the space and see anything other than its past.

Reintroducing Kamloops residents to the hotel “is part of the fun,” he says. “It’s great

to see the looks on their faces when they realize the scale of the improvements, the great food that comes out of our kitchen and the experience they have when in the hotel.

“We’re continuing to enhance our public spaces and we’re about to embark on a renovation to enhance our entrance and our sense of arrival.”

Even with all the improvements, there are features of Hotel 540 that no other hotel in the city can compete with, including the casino, heated underground parking and an executive ‘540 Club’ floor.

Guests now have the opportunity to dine in Embers, Hotel 540’s lively, upscale dining establishment, or the recently opened breakfast restaurant, Café 540.

Hotel 540 is carving its niche in the events and catering business as well, and with approximately 7,000 square feet of meeting space available, there is something going on every day.

Another feature that sets it apart is its ideal location, says Pilbeam: “The downtown is the place to be.”

o one debates the great work done by the volunteers and staff of the Kamloops SPCA. But sometimes, because they do the work quietly and without complaint, it’s easy to forget the SPCA needs our help.

The SPCA doesn’t receive government funding, so it depends entirely on community fundraising efforts.

“We rely 100 per cent on the generosity of the public in order to provide the service we do,” says fundraising co-ordinator and animal care attendant Tammy Makortoff.

While grateful for any donations they receive, staff at the Kamloops branch of the SPCA noticed a drop last year and they’re hoping to reverse the trend.

Donations are accepted all year, but there are two major events that keep the local shelter going. The annual City Challenge begins in May and pits Kamloops against Prince George to determine which community can raise the most money.

“It’s the same rivalry that you get with the hockey teams,” says Makortoff. “So far we’ve been on a winning streak. I think we have been for five years and we want to keep that streak going!”

The SPCA hosts the annual Paws For A Cause walk each September. This year the event will be held Sept. 11 at Pioneer Park.

Everyone is welcome to attend and raise pledges.

Together, the events bring in approximately $80,000 to the shelter, but that is still not enough to support all of the SPCA’s good works, including veterinary care, shelter costs as well as ongoing cruelty investigations.

During an average year, as many as 2,000 animals make their way through the Kamloops shelter. The average cost to care for a cat for 25 days is $530 and a two-week stay for a dog is $390. The annual cost for caring for the animals is $680,000, says Makortoff.

Even through fundraising and the $133,087 brought in via adoption fees, there’s a significant shortfall.

While donations of cash are greatly appreciated, there are various other ways to donate to the Kamloops SPCA. Residents can sign up to donate through Pawsitive Gifts, a monthly donor program, and local companies are encouraged to set up payroll deductions for interested staff members. Companies may also wish to sponsor kennels and communal rooms within the shelter. It is also possible to donate HBC reward points and Canadian Tire money, as well as grocery receipts from Coopers and Extra Foods.

The staff and volunteers at the SPCA wish to thank the community for their continued support of our mission to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in B.C.

Tammy Makortoff, Kamloops SPCA

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>>> KAMLOOPS HOME TO VIBRANT THEATRE COMMUNITY

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By LORI MARCHAND / General manager, Western Canada Theatre

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arch is the time of year when Western Canada Theatre looks back and looks forward — we are in the midst of writing submissions for operating grants from the Canada Council and the B.C. Arts Council.

In these submissions, we report on the progress of our current season and outline plans for 2011-2012 and beyond.

Despite an economic downturn, Western Canada Theatre is among the few compa-

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I hope you will agree that our programming has been remarkable. Wit, on stage

as I write, is a production that would be as gorgeous and profound on any stage in the country.

We are unique in the country to have a theatre of our capacity and reputation in a community of this size. We can all be proud of that.

You have told us in many ways that you believe our vibrant arts and culture scene is part of what makes this such a wonderful community. We are proud to be at the heart of this success.

We are the only remaining producing theatre company in the Southern Interior.

Kelowna has nothing like WCT. Prince George has just gained Samantha MacDonald, an artist who grew up here where WCT nurtured her talents from young teen to talented director and producer. Kim Collier, a Westsyde grad whose first experience was with Western Canada Theatre, just won the nation’s most prestigious award, the Siminovitch Prize.

Kevin Kerr (Unity, 1918) and Kevin Loring (Where the Blood Mixes), two local playwrights, have won the Governor General’s Award for Drama. It is this next generation of artists who are setting the standards. Daryl Cloran, our new artistic director, is of this next generation. He has spent the previous few years at the Stratford Festival as head of their new play development centre.

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From Left to Right: Councillor Rosanne Casimir, Councillor Dolan Paul, Councillor Jeanette Jules, Chief Shane Gottfriedson, Councillor Evelyn Camille, Councillor George Casimir, Councillor Connie Leonard, and Councillor Fred Seymour

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The Sagebrush Downs/Mt. Paul Centre is now officially operated by the Tk’emlúps Indian Band (TIB). Winter and spring horse training season is well underway. User groups can contact Salvina to book your events at (250) 314-9645.

First Nations Night in partnership with the Kamloops Blazers took place March 2, 2011 and was extremely successful.

The Secwepemc Museum and Business Development Department are launching their brand new websites. Check out www.tkemlups.ca for links to the new sites.

The TIB is actively seeking joint venture opportunities for the Chief Louis Centre Development as well as the Sagebrush downs; contact us at (250) 828-9802 for more information.

Tk’emlúps Petroleum and Convenience store’s new addition is complete; this will help accommodate its growing customer base and improve customer service.

The $12 million wastewater system is close to completion; this initiative will provide for higher and better use of the area.

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