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Christmas in Kamloops Harper Mt. in our backyard........page 4 Daily News Cheer Fund..............page 6 B.C. Wildlife Park Wildlights.......page 8 Kamloops Food Bank................page 10 Sun Peaks Resort...................... page 15 Operation Red Nose................page 18 Spirit of Christmas Train............page 20 Big Brothers/Big Sisters............page 22 CP Holiday Train......................page 27 MURRAY MITCHELL/THE DAILY NEWS
Jared Wilman, 16, of Kamloops, catches air at Sun Peaks Resort’s Terrain Park, riding a board with Alice and the Mad Hatter in their own winter wonderland. Sun Peaks opened some runs on Saturday, Nov. 17.
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Harper Mt. In our backyard
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t’s the perfect getaway for Kamloops families looking for some winter fun. The easy 25-minute drive from downtown Kamloops is paved almost the whole way and there is more free parking than ever. Harper Mountain has 1,400 vertical feet of ski and snowboard terrain spread over 400 acres. The Terrain Park includes a great variety of rails and jumps, and it’s open for night riding two nights a week. Rivalling the skiing is the Snow Town Tube Park, complete with a power lift and a bonfire for social gatherings. It’s a great place to meet people over a hot dog or marshmallow roast. The rustic, log Day Lodge has two
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Harper Mountain terrain park manager Seth Williams enjoys some fresh snow.
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Daily News Cheer Fund
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his is the 11th year for The Daily News Christmas Cheer Fund and it has become an exciting example of the Christmas spirit. Over the last 10 years, the Christmas Cheer Fund has taken in $476,877.68, all of it donated by readers and friends. Then The Daily News spread it among Kamloops charities. Last year, you handed over $82,676.00 and,
because The Daily News covers all costs associated with the fund, every penny of it was passed on to charitable groups. Each year, charities apply for consideration to be beneficiaries of the Cheer Fund. Those applications are submitted to our six-person selection committee, which has already made its selections for 2012. This year’s beneficiaries of your Christmas Cheer Fund will be:
• Pregnancy Care of Kamloops; • Kamloops Food Bank; • Marjorie WilloughbySnowden Memorial Hospice Home; • New Life Mission; • YMCA-YWCA Y Women’s Emergency Shelter. Drop off donations to The Daily News, 393 Seymour St., or call 250-372-2331 for more information. And a very, merry Christmas to you!
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BC Wildlife Park Wildlights
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his is the 15th year for the B.C. Wildlife Park’s annual Wildlights celebration and it just keeps getting more popular with each passing year. The spectacular laser light show that was introduced last year was a crowd favourite but it’s only one of many attractions and activities. Visitors this year will see more than 600,000 lights and 360 rope-light sculptures. Kids and adults enjoy the Wildlife Challenge in the bigger and better Giant Maze. And no visit to the B.C. Wildlife Park is complete without a ride around the park on the Wildlife Express miniature train, all decked out for Christmas.
Peter Olsen caught this scene of the Wildlife Express at the B.C. Wildlife Park’s Wildlights exhibit.
This year’s Wildlights Festival runs from December 14, 2012, to January 6, 2013. The park is open 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily (closed on Christmas Day). Adults, $11; Seniors, $9; Children two and under are free, ages 3 to 17, $7.
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amloops Food Bank not only works to help the hungry. It also provides valuable opportunities for volunteer workers. For some of those, it’s a form of job training. For all volunteers, it’s a way to give back to the community. The food bank gives its volunteers the chance to use their skills and talents, as well as learn new ones with hands-on practice. Volunteers learn new skills, gain self confidence,
discover their strengths and talents, and expand their social circle. Volunteering goes beyond a career search. It’s a way to give a part of yourself to help others. Your time, energy, skills and ideas all come into play. Some of the opportunities at the Kamloops Food Bank include: • Preparing Food Hampers • Serving Clients (9 a.m. to noon) • Sorting Food
• Special Events • Kitchen Assistance (Cooking lunches for volunteers) • Grounds Keeping. There is always more to do so volunteers are always welcome. This Christmas, as always, share some food. Food donation boxes are at: Real Canadian Superstore; Extra Foods; Save On Foods; both Safeways; Costco; all Coopers; London Drugs and Canada Post outlets.
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Maiya Weinmaster, 11, left, and sister Alexa, 7, from North Bend, WA., sport joker and puffer fish helmet covers at Sun Peaks on their New Year’s vacation.
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amloops Heritage Railway had a real Christmas hit on its hands when it introduced the Spirit of Christmas Train, hauled by the historic Engine 2141 steam locomotive. So you’ll need reservations to ride this railroad. All aboard Wed., Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.; Thurs., Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. ; Fri., Dec. 21 at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sat., Dec. 22 at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Passengers must be
Engine 2141 steam locomotive, shown here with Christmas lights and blanketed in warm steam, at the Lorne Street station.
ready to board 30 minutes prior to departure for the 80-minute ride. Allow another 10 to 15 minutes for disembarkation, and be aware that
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he best Christmas present you could possibly give this year may not be something that sits under the tree. It might be you — you as a role model and friend to a young person who would welcome your input and enrich your life as you enrich his or hers. The men and women who serve as mentors teach by example the value of caring for others and giving back. They extol the riches of staying in school and getting the education that opens doors in the future. To a discouraged or lonely child, school might be a struggle. Your input can affect
his or her entire life for the better. Mentors also show what having respect for family, peers and community means and how it builds bridges to friendships, opportunities and an exciting adult life. Even if you are not able to donate time and energy, you can still have the satisfaction of contributing to a young person’s social and personal development by making a financial gift. Your donations can provide a Christmas food hamper to be delivered on your behalf to needy families involved with Big Brothers and Sisters. To learn more, call 250-374-6134.
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Almost Christmas @ The Old Courthouse Gallery 250-376-2530 Super Science Club @ BIG Little Science Centre CHRISTMAS WITH A TWIST @ St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 250-828-2270 Visions Farmers Market Society @ Sahali Mall 250-577-3810 Christmas at the Courthouse 250-376-2530 Museum Guided Tour 250-828-3576 KFS Fall Film Series Presents: Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry @ Paramount Theatre 250-377-8673 TRU Actors Workshop Present "The Good Soul of Szechuan" @ TRU Workshop Theatre WCT’s A Christmas Story 250-372-3216 Kamloops Blazers vs Tri-city @ Interior Savings Centre 250-828-1144 Kamloops Storm VS Beaver Valley @ McArthur Park Arena 250-828-3602 Boys of Fall Tour w/ Chad Brownlee & Dallas Smith @ Kamloops Convention Centre 250-372-5312 Branding Yourself for the Artist or Craftsperson @ Parkview Activity Centre 250-828-3500 Kamloops Blazers vs Moose Jaw @ Interior Savings Centre 250-828-1144 Kamloops Storm VS Revelstoke @ McArthur Park Arena 250-828-3602 Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance @ The Heritage House 250-376-2330 Music in the Round @ The Brown Family House of Learning, TRU Campus 250-828-5264 Children's Winter Art Show @ The Old Courthouse Cultural Centre Christmas Oratorio @ St. Paul's Anglican Church Kamloops Blazers VS Swift Current @ Interior Savings Centre 250-828-1144 The River’s 20th Annual Toys for Kids Breakfast @ Hotel 540 250-571-5215 Kamloops Blazers VS Prince George @ Interior Savings Centre 250-828-1144 Drawing Faces Workshop @ Parkview Activity Centre 250-828-3500 Kamloops Storm VS North Okanagan @ McArthur Park Arena 250-828-3602 TVCO Presents: Christmas Frolics @ Calvary Community Church 250-374-2888 Breakfast With Santa @ The Kamloops Convention Centre 250-372-5312 Curator Talk and Tour at the Museum 250-828-3576 Ice Classic Swim Meet @ Canada Games Aquatic Centre Jesse Cook Live @ The Kamloops Convention Centre 15th Annual Wildlights Festival @ BC Wildlife Park 250-573-3242 Children's Christmas Crafts Workshop @ Parkview Activity Centre 250-828-3500 The KSO presents: Christmas with the KSO @ Sagebrush Theatre 250-374-5483 Kamloops Storm VS Chase @ McArthur Park Arena 250-828-3602 Santa's Alpine Visit @ Sun Peaks Resort 250-578-5542 Kamloops Storm VS Sicamous @ McArthur Park Arena 250-828-3602 CP Holiday Train Rolls into Kamloops Theory of a Deadman & Big Wreck @ Interior Savings Centre Museum Guided Tour 250-828-3576 Kamloops Heritage Railway’s Spirit of Christmas 250-374-2141 Kamloops Storm VS North Okanagan @ McArthur Park Arena 250-828-3602 Puss in Boots the Panto Kamloops Blazers VS Vancouver Giants @ Interior Savings Centre 250-828-1144 Kamloops Blazers Hockey Team vs Seattle @ Interior Savings Centre 250-828-1144 Kamloops Storm VS North Okanagan @ McArthur Park Arena 250-828-3602 Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance @ The Heritage House 250-376-2330 Kamloops Blazers Hockey Team vs Tri-City @ Interior Savings Centre 250-828-1144 Kamloops Storm VS Penticton @ McArthur Park Arena 250-828-3602 Kamloops Storm VS Nelson @ McArthur Park Arena 250-828-3602 The KSO presents: The Magic of Vienna @ Sagebrush Theatre 250-374-5483 Sun Peaks Winter Festival of Wine @ Sun Peaks Resort
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Kamloops Storm VS Sicamous @ McArthur Park Arena Locarno @ TRU Alumni Theatre Snowed In Comedy Tour @ Kamlops Convention Centre Kamloops Blazers Hockey Team vs Victoria @ Interior Savings Centre Kamloops Storm VS Grand Forks @ McArthur Park Arena Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance @ The Heritage House The 6th Annual Mayor's Gala for the Arts @ Kamloops Convention Centre Tragically Hip with Special Guests Arkells @ Interior Savings Centre Snowed In Comedy Tour @ Sun Peaks Resort Kamloops Blazers Hockey Team vs Everett @ Interior Savings Centre CHBA Presents: An Evening with Dianne Buckner @ Kamloops Convention Centre WCT's The Importance of Being Earnest Kamloops Blazers Hockey Team vs Prince Albert @ Interior Savings Centre Kamloops Storm VS Chase @ McArthur Park Arena Kamloops Blazers Hockey Team vs Kelowna @ Interior Savings Centre Kamloops Blazers VS Spokane @ Interior Savings Centre Kamloops Storm VS Princeton @ McArthur Park Arena Eric Church @ The Interior Saving Centre Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance @ The Heritage House Kamloops Blazers VS Everett @ Interior Savings Centre The Canadian Tenors @ Interior Savings Centre The KSO presents : A Joyful Noise @ Sagebrush Theatre Kamloops Storm VS Chase @ McArthur Park Arena Kamloops Blazers VS Red Deer @ Interior Savings Centre Kamloops Blazers VS Kelowna @ Interior Savings Centre Kamloops Storm VS Revelstoke @ McArthur Park Arena Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance @ The Heritage House Kamloops Blazers VS Portland @ Interior Savings Centre WCT's Educating Rita Kamloops Blazers Hockey Team vs Vancouver Giants @ Interior Savings Centre Ezra @ TRU Alumni Theatre TRU Actors Workshop Present" Curse of the Starving Class" @ TRU Actor's Theatre Kamloops Blazers VS Vancouver Giants @ Interior Savings Centre Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance @ The Heritage House Kamloops Blazers VS Kelowna @ Interior Savings Centre Kamloops Blazers VS Victoria @ Interior Savings Centre TRU Actors Workshop Present" Curse of the Starving Class" @ TRU Actor's Theatre Kamloops Blazers VS Kelowna @ Interior Savings Centre The KSO presents: A Splendid Adventure @ Sagebrush Theatre Kamloops Blazers VS Prince George @ Interior Savings Centre The KSO presents: The Oscars @ Sagebrush Theatre Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance @ The Heritage House WCT's Fiddler on the Roof Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance @ The Heritage House 2013 Skate Canada Adult Skating Championships Skate Canada Adult Nationals @ McArthur Island Sport & Event Centre 14th Annual Directors Festival @ TRU Actors' Workshop Theatre WCT's Never Shoot A Stampede Queen Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance @ The Heritage House Randy Bachman @ The Sagebrush Theatre
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Canada's Best Value Inn & Suites, Kamloops
Welcomes all Christmas Shoppers SHOP IN KAMLOOPS & STAY AT OUR RECENTLY UPGRADED MOTEL Complimentary: • Continental Breakfast • Parking • High Speed Internet
Close to:
night & taxes 6 9 per 69
$
• Aberdeen Mall & Cineplex • Future Shop • Many other shopping centres
1200 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC V1S 1N5 • Phone 250.374.8100 Toll Free: 1.800.665.4467 • canadasbestvalueinn@shaw.ca
$ Travelodge Mountview
79
00
Valid until Dec. 31, 2012 Reg. Room (subject to availability)
per night with coupon Single/Dbl Occupancy/standard room Stay 2 nights & get 3rd night 50% off Coupon expires Feb. 29, 2013 Guest must have coupon @ check-in
1225 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC Tel. 250-374-4788 • Fax 250-374-4017 Toll Free No. 1-800-667-8868 www.travelodgemountview.kamloops.com
across from Aberdeen Mall
SHOP & STAY SPECIAL SINGLE $59 DOUBLE $69 JACUZZI $109
ALPINE MOTEL
QUIET LOCATION & PANORAMIC VIEWS • Honeymoon & Jacuzzi Suites • Deluxe Family Units • Executive Suites • Kitchenettes • Satellite TV / Movies • Central Location
Close to Aberdeen Mall, Canadian Tire, Costco
BEST PRICES YEAR ROUND
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(Exit 367 off Hwy. 1) Kamloops
Holiday Specials & Packages Available
Toll Free: 1.877.517.6508
LAMPLIGHTER • • • • •
MOTEL
5900
$
KITCHEN • DIRECT DIAL PHONE • SKI PACKAGES • SATELLITE plus taxes COIN LAUNDRY • AIR CONDITIONED • SAUNA & WHIRLPOOL JACUZZI SUITES • IN-ROOM COFFEE & FRIDGE MODERN ROOM WITH 32” LCD TV'S • MICROWAVES IN ALL ROOMS HIGH SPEED INTERNET
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Seniors’ Rates
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CP HOliday Train
T
he Canadian Pacific Holiday Train once again rolls into Chase, Kamloops, Savona, Ashcroft and about 150 other communities across Canada this winter. Since the program’s inception in 1999, more than $6.4 million and more than 2.6-million pounds of food have been collected in Canada and the U.S. In the fight against hunger, CP’s Holiday Train collects food and money for community food banks, bringing with it some great musical talents and a corporate contribution to local food banks. Entertainers this year include Doc Walker, Miss Emily, and the Brothers Dube. Each community donates food and
The CP Holiday Train always draws a large crowd when it arrives in Kamloops. Frank Jolin photographed CP 9815 in its holiday attire just before leaving Montreal for B.C.
funds to their own food bank. The Holiday Train arrives Sunday, Dec. 16: in Chase at 3:15 p.m.; Kamloops at 5:30 p.m., Savona at 7:20 p.m., and Ashcroft at 8:30 p.m.
What More Could A Body Want? • • • • •
SPA PACKAGES • MANICURES • PEDICURES • SHELLAC EMINENCE ORGANIC FACIAL TREATMENTS RELAXATION, HOT STONE & THAI STEM MASSAGE HAIR SERVICES AND MORE • FASHION • ACCESSORIES COSMETIC TATTOOING - EYEBROW, EYELINER, AREOLA
GIFT CERTIFICAT E AVAILABLE S
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Great Gifts for kids of all ages! Toys • Games • Puzzles • Crafts • Science Kits Trains • Puppets • Baby Products and More! RAVENSBURGER 1000 PIECE PUZZLES
$
2995
ELF ON THE SHELF
$
3499
ASSORTED 4M SCIENCE KITS
COROLLE TIDOO BATH BABIES
1995
3995
$
$
ASSORTED JACK-INTHE-BOX
PLAYMOBIL ADVENT CALENDARS
2299
2699
$
& UP
$
& UP
"Safe, Sustainable and Inspired!" Sahali Centre Mall • 250.372.3500
www.tumbleweedtoys.ca
Drop in & see our New Designer Lines!...
3 FOR1EYEWEAR* BUY 1 PAIR AT REGULAR PRICES... PLUS *FREE 2ND PAIR (FRAME & LENSES) PLUS *FREE **CONTACTS OR SINGLE VISION EYEGLASSES SELECTED FRAMES. LENS RESTRICTIONS APPLY. NO OTHER DISCOUNTS. **FITTING FEE APPLIES
SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $6800 BY TAKING ADVANTAGE OF OUR FREE SIGHT TESTING! Minimum purchase $250.00 after discount. (Some restrictions apply) Extras not included. See store for details. Offer Expires Dec. 31/1012. No Cash Value.
Lensmakers Optical "Your Family Optical Store" S28
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KAMLOOPS Aberdeen Mall • 250-372-0552 ARMSTRONG 3475 Pleasant Valley Rd • 250-546-4551 VERNON #101-3304-32nd Ave • 250-545-3224
Steve
NEW
CLIENT DISCOUNTS!
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Christmas in Kamloops 2012
Rick Kurzac, Home Store Owner
1325 Josep Way 250.377.7234 Locally Owned & Operated www.kamloopshomehardware.ca
STORE HOURS: Monday – Saturday 7:00am – 6:00pm Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm
ALL NEW
2012
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OR
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only $10,999.00*
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Season's Savings!
From Fro o Canada's Christmas Store LED work light Reg. $24.99 37-9417-0
Mastercraft 4.8V screwdriver
Reg. $99.99
Reg. $34.99 54-2823-2
42-1380-8
save
14
00 $6999
10
99
30
save
00 $1899
5 motor heat & massage cushion
8 pc round glass storage set
Fan grater
Reg. $49.99
Reg. $21.99
42-8557-8
15
save
34
99
Reg. $19.99
42-2024-2
32-1413-6
$
1600
save
00 14 $
00
7
99
save
9
$ 99
1000
Mastercraft metal saw horse
Mastercraft 75 pc screwbit set
Motomaster 100w inverter w/ FM transmitter
Reg. $49.99
Reg. $49.99
Reg. $59.99
54-3644-2
57-0035-4
19
save
30
$
00
save
99 $3499
11-1863-4
15
00
1/2 price
3000
Programmable car warmer w/defroster
Jobmate toolset w/4.8v drill/driver
12V pivoting extension, 2 socket, 2 USB
Reg. $99.99
Reg. $49.99
Reg. $14.99
save
39
$
99
37-4557-6
58-9243-2
30-3406-6
60
save
00 $3499
ABERDEEN
West of the Mall • 250-374-9747 NORTH SHORE & ABERDEEN Mon.-Fri. 8am-9pm Sat. 8am-6pm • Sun. 9am-5pm
DF001
save
$
KitchenAid 3.5qt round cast iron pot
15
00
save
4
$ 99
NORTH SHORE
1000
While quantities last. Shop early for best selection. Kamloops stores only. No rainchecks.
8th & Richmond • 250-376-2013
Serving our community for 30 years 1982 - 2012
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