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Get ready for a pageant like no other Beauty pageants bring to mind a showcase of talented women donning intricate themed costumes, fabulous evening gowns, sharing their unique talents and of course there is the popular swimsuit competition. These women take beauty pageants very seriously and can be costly to organize as well as participate in. Get ready to meet the most unlikely beauty contestants you will ever meet.

These beauties will change the way you view pageantry forever. On Saturday, May 9 at the newly renovated Rex Hall located at 417 Seymour Street, the gender illusionists will hit the runway to compete for the title of “Mz. Judged 2015”.

This inaugural benefit event will be hosted

by ASK Wellness Society and is central to an awareness campaign around stigma, beauty and inclusion. Join ASK Wellness Society in pushing the boundaries and celebrate individuality and acceptance with this hilarious gender challenged event.

Male members of the Kamloops community from all walks of life will transform themselves into beauty queen hopefuls and strut their sequined stuff on stage for this satirical beauty pageant and the competition promises to be fierce! These competitors will do whatever it takes to win this contest and have found some pretty interesting uses for regular household items to create their bodacious personas. Whether it is working up a sweat to squeeze into a corset or girdle for that perfect hour glass shape, duct taping man-chests for bonus cleavage or the eternal quest for effective (and sometimes extensive) hair removal these contestants are willing to do whatever it takes to become

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Check out the Mz. Judged Kamloops 2015 facebook page to meet some of the contestants and watch for introductions to their personas as they are revealed over the next few weeks. This is going to be a sell out event so get your tickets early because you don’t want to miss this.

Tickets are $50 each with a $30 charitable receipt or $45 for students with a $25 charitable receipt and are available through Kamloops Live Box Office online at kamloopslive.ca or by phone at 250-374-LIVE (5483). All funds raised will go directly to ASK Wellness Society clients who are in crisis and walk through the doors of the cen-

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Rick McArthur, general manager of Schoening’s and First Memorial Funeral Home’s presents Harinder Virdee, the winner of the lottery ticket draw at the 2015 Home Show held at McArthur Island.

Enforcement Bylaw allows for adjudication The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s new Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2500 is now in effect.

The new bylaw sets out penalties as well as the period for paying or disputing bylaw notices. The bylaw also allows for a dispute-adjudication system to resolve disputes in relation to issued tickets.

The new system is intended to resolve bylaw violations and notice disputes in a simple, costeffective manner. The new Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication System will improve efficiencies as well as delivering a streamlined process to the public.

When a Bylaw Notice is received, the recipient will have 30 days to either pay the fine or dispute it through the Dispute Adjudication System without having to go through the provincial

court system. An independent adjudicator will hear the dispute instead, possibly resolving the dispute in one month.

The new system will provide the following benefits: • Simplifies and expedites the dispute processes by removing minor bylaw violations from the provincial court system; • Reduces costs associated with using the court system;

• Includes dedicated staff members (the Screening Officers) to act as a resource to help residents dealing with bylaw tickets and the dispute process; • Allows residents to dispute tickets in-person, in writing or over the phone; and • Provides additional flexibility to encourage bylaw compliance as opposed to a strict enforcement focused system.

Square Foot gardening workshop Are you a new gardener wanting to learn the basics of vegetable growing? Or are you an experienced gardener who is frustrated with the drudgery of watering, weeding and dealing with pests and disease? Join a Master Gardener to learn an effective, efficient and satisfying way of gardening that boasts 100 per cent of the harvest but needs only a fraction of the cost, space and work traditionally spent growing your own food.

The workshop is being held on April 23 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Parkview Activity Centre.

To register go to kamloops.ca/recreation or call 250-828-3500.

The provincial government is providing $130,000 to the Southern Interior Weed Management Committee help control the spread of invasive plants, Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake announced. This is one of 29 grants, in total $1,702,000 that are being distributed province wide to local governments, regional invasive species committees and the Invasive Species Council of B.C. to assist with their activities and support the objectives of the provincial Invasive Plant Program.

“The management of invasive plants is a continued priority due to the risks that non-native species pose to local ecosystems and agricultural production,” Stone said. “Containing established species, and preventing the establishment of new species, will ensure the impacts of invasive plants are mitigated.”

By controlling invasive species it helps to create and protect healthy ecosystems and with this new program aimed at reducing non-native plants the committee will be able to develop invasive species management tools. The funding will be invested in activities such as raising public awareness of invasive plants, surveying invasive plant populations and actively treating high priority sites to control the spread of these plants.

Invasive plants are species that have been introduced into British Columbia from other areas. They displace native vegetation and can cause considerable economic and environmental damage. Some pose a health risk to people and can disrupt natural ecosystems, reduce biodiversity, increase soil erosion, alter soil chemistry and adversely affect commercial crops. The Invasive Plant Program identifies sites where invasive plant species have been found and responds rapidly to contain and eradicate them before they become established and start spreading. This funding is in addition to the $735,000 already allocated by the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations for invasive plant control and management in 2015-16.

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The Law Day event at the courthouse was well attended on Wednesday, April 15. There were several booths for collecting information and asking questions, a cell tour and of course the mock trial with Superman being accused of Break and Enter. Ian Currie (pictured) was defending Superman. After several witnesses took the stand, and the defense and prosecution gave there closing statements the jury was left to determine guilt or innocence. The jury of young children carefully reviewed the evidence to conclude that Superman was NOT GUILTY! (Inset) Cpl Sheri Mancini of the forensics unit finger printing a young visitor to the event. No two fingerprints are alike and they help investigators with determining who may have been at the scene of a crime.

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Macy Duhaime, age four and brother Hudson, age seven, took to their bikes while one year-old sibling Dax sat back and relaxed as Mom propelled his stroller around McArthur Island Park on a beautiful North Shore morning recently.

HomeFree Collective Community Coordinator Needed The City of Kamloops and the HomeFree Collective have announced the Call for Expressions of Interest for the position of Community Coordinator, funded by the Homelessness Partnering Strategy.

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Mortgage insurance hike a good pause for thought for homebuyers Canadian homebuyers will be paying just a little bit more to become homeowners in 2015. Come June, two of Canada’s three major high-ratio mortgage insurers, CMHC and Genworth, will increase their insurance premiums for buyers with a down payment of less than 10 per cent.

“As part of a monthly mortgage payment, the additional premium cost doesn’t feel that substantial,” says Tara Vanden Pol, senior man-

ager of retail and commercial credit at Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union. “But with the average house price in the Okanagan and at ten per cent or less down, the total extra premium can add up to a lot of money In an example scenario provided

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Soccer indoor championship final weekend Soccer Quest indoor season wrapped up this past weekend with the Champions of the Men’s and Ladies Rec divisions being crowned.

Over 500 players and 39 adult teams participated in this first season at the Soccer Quest Indoor facility and these finals were a great way to cap off a successful first season.

The Chahal Priddel Ladies Rec. League, division 2 had Ice Jimmy’s beating Ballbusters 4 to 3 in a closely contested final with both teams showing their improved skills learned over the inaugural indoor season at Soccer Quest.

In the Chahal Priddle Ladies League finals Triton, who were undefeated through the regular season, lost to Taboo Turf Chicks on a penalty shoot out after tying 4 to 4 at the end of regular time, this was one of the best games played all weekend.

The championships were contested by 26 teams in the thrree Rec divisions of both genders. Taboo played some great soccer keeping possession well and limiting the chances for the red hot Tritons.

There were 14 teams in the Kami Cabs Men’s Rec division.

The final was a truly international affair as Caracals took on Dire Wolves in the final game. Neither team finished the regular season in the top two positions in league play but really showed their individual skills in the final.

With ten seconds left in the game Caracals hit the winner to make the score 4 to 3 in their fa-

vour and send the international TRU students into wild celebrations not seen in the Kamloops soccer world for a long time. This was a great game and the Dire Wolves, mostly Norkam Alumni played some quality first touch soccer.

The Caracals ultimately won out by their level of passion for the game as shown when the final whistle went and the crowd and the players celebrated wildly.

Other league champions played earlier this month: Little Ollies Apricots won the Pickett

Fence Men’s Premier, White Eagles won the Men’s Masters and Washed Up won the Nesbitt Burns Commazetto partners Women’s premier.

Soccer Quest would like to thank all players, officials and supporters for making this a great first season in reviving the Kamloops indoor soccer scene and look forward to an even better second season in October 2015.

For further information on upcoming Soccer Quest programs visit them on facebook or theirwebsite www.soccerquest.ca.

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His father replied, “Don’t you love this girl?”

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Calling all Film Lovers!

The third film in the Kamloops Film Society’s Spring Film Series is “Timbuktu” on April 23 starting at 7pm at the Paramount Theatre.

For a preview of the film and a glimpse at the trailer, tune in to CFJC-TV Midday at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 22.

Set during the early days of the 2012 fundamentalist takeover of northern Mali and inspired by real people and real events, the new film from the great African director Abderrahmane Sissako is a searing drama about the everyday woes and resistance of ordinary people in a city overrun by extremist foreign fighters.

Under Timbuktu’s new rulers, music, laughter, and sports have been prohibited, and kangaroo courts hand down horrendous and absurd punishments. Luminous, lyrical and poetic, Sissako’s magisterial “Timbuktu” movingly attests to the human will to resist the terrors of absolutism.

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A $2 annual membership in the Kamloops Film Society is required. Bring your 2014 blue membership card to each screening. On-line tickets for each of the KFS series films are now available at kamloopsfilmsociety.ca/tickets.

Synchronized swim club receives Hosting BC grant The Kamloops Sunrays Synchronized Swim Club is receiving $3,000 from the provincial government’s Hosting BC program to support the upcoming Jean Peters Provincial Championships.

The Jean Peters Provincial Synchronized Swimming Championships will be held May 23 and 24 at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre on McGill Road in Kamloops.

About 130 competitors ranging in age from eight to 18 will be competing in events including figures, technical skills, and solo, duet, team and combo routines. Competitors from throughout BC will be joined by two teams from Alberta.

“This grant will help the Sunrays put on an exceptional provincial championship meet,” KamloopsSouth Thompson MLA Todd Stone said. “High-calibre events such as this are important in the athletic and social development of our youth.”

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“Competing for provincial honours in the Canada Games Pool will be a special occasion for these young swimmers.”

Across British Columbia, 38 events in 25 communities will share more than $125,000 in the latest round of Hosting BC grants, provided by the provincial government and administered by ViaSport.

Hosting BC funds competitivelevel events that support long-term athlete development plans for BC›s provincial sport organizations.

ViaSport is a not-for-profit organization created in 2011 as a legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Its mandate is to increase awareness, opportunity and participation in sport across the province - at every stage of life and in every community.

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1250 Halston Ave. ■■ BIG Little Science Centre April 24: BLSC Travel Booth, Family Literacy Night at Northills Mall. Entry is free. 6pm to 7:30pm.

April 25: Air Pressure Show at 11am and at 1:30pm. Air is a force of nature that demands respect; join us for this interactive show to learn why! Suitable for all ages; must be comfortable in the dark. Each show has a limit of 30 people. 655 Holt St. blscs.org ■■ Excelsior Rebekah Lodge 23 Apr. 28: regular meeting. All meetings at 7:30pm at 423 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Beverlee at 250-3740949.

■■ Family Fun with Literacy Night on April 24 from 6 to 7:30pm at Northills Mall. Free fun activities for the family. FMI call Maureen at 250-554-3134.

■■ Annual Battle of the Border High School Track Meet on April 25 from 9am to 5pm at Hillside Stadium..This is a BC School Sports inter-provincial sanctioned competition featuring most field and track events.

Various Alberta and BC high schools from Calgary to Kamloops will be competing in three age groupings.Come out and cheer on these top athletes in their competitions.

■■ Raffle Tickets on sale now at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Win a beautiful handmade quilt, a Mary Kay gift basket or a Norwex gift basket. Tickets on sale at the Front Desk during regular office hours.

Draw to take place on May 9 - just in time for Mother’s Day! ■ Can-Ital Ladies Spring Dinner and Fashion Show on April 22 at 6:30pm Colombo Lodge.

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Fashions by The Bay, Look Boutique, 406 Sportswear, Jardine’s Domaine, Viva Bridal. Tickets available by calling Bertha at 250376-4669.

■■ KEG Lecture Series on April 23 - “New Gold Inc-New Afton Mine Update” with Marty Henning, senior geologist, New Gold Inc-New Afton Mine. All talks at 7pm in the TRU Activity Centre, Mountain Room. Free to attend.

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■ Kamloops Food Policy Council is hosting the film “Symphony of the Soil” on April 29 at 7pm in the TRU Clocktower Theatre.

Admission is by donation. FMI visit: kamloopsfoodpolicycouncil. com.

■ “The Road to Emmaus” with presenters Deacon Glenn and Linda Harmon from April 27 to 30 at 7pm at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 2826 Bank Rd. An ad-

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■ Almost Alan Jackson Dinner and Dance with Aaron Halliday on May 2 at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. Cocktails at 5:30pm, Dinner at 6pm and Dance at 7pm. Fundraising event for CNIB and Multiple Sclerosis. Limited seating, ticket cut-off April 28. Tickets available at the Bar at the Eagles.

■ Strawberry Tea and Plant Sale on May 9 from 2 to 3:30pm at Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. Hosted by the United Church Women, Community Kitchens and Sensational Soups.

Plants, home baking white elephant items and crafts. Strawberry Shortcake and Tea also available.

■ Night at the Drum on May 11 from 7 to 9pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. A multicultural event featuring six drumming groups with proceeds helping homeless Kam-

loops youth. Presented by White Buffalo Aboriginal and Metis Health Society. Tickets available at kamloopslive.ca.

■■ Westsyde Wide Yard Sale Day on April 25 from 8am to 2pm.

Community yard sale as well as Arthur Stevenson Elem School will be having a BBQ, flea market and carnival.

■■ Jigging Classes on Tuesdays at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. Children’s class from 4 to 4:30pm. Adult Class from 5 to 6:30pm. RSVP to 250554-9486. Free program.

■■ Soup and Sandwiches for the homeless from 3 to 5pm on the third Sunday of the month at Northcott’s New and Used, 419 Tranquille Rd. ■■ Riel Arts Coffee House on Fridays from 7 to 8:30pm at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. RSVP to 250-554-9486.

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echo stargazer Dear Aries: (Mar. 21-Apr. 20) The fast lane is calling with errands, phone calls and returning messages. Money is your goal and you’re out to make the most of the financial energy coming your way. Actions and thoughts line up bringing you one step closer to an elusive goal. Buy a lottery ticket.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21-May 21) Your image is undergoing a makeover just in time for spring. For some, it’ll be a dramatic change of job or relocating to another city. For others, a new haircut will signal that you’re ready to move on. The new you is looking for comfort and security to pace the rest of the year.

Dear Gemini: (May 22-Jun. 21) You’re a bit reclusive this week but it’s just a time to rest, recharge and pamper yourself. It’s the calm before the storm. But this time, you’re the one who’s in charge. Love is finding its way right to your door. All you have to do is say hello.

Dear Cancer: (Jun. 22-Jul. 22) Your spotlight shifts from the office to social networking. Get out and meet some new people but don’t be too aggressive when you say hello. A secret affair has your attention but you don’t want everyone to know too soon. Watch your words when you’re bumping into beautiful new strangers. Someone from your past is missing you.

Dear Leo: (Jul. 23-Aug. 22) Someone you bump into this astro-cycle is a game changer. You just have to figure out which one of the many candidates is the right one. Thoughts and actions will naturally line up making your choice easier. Expect to finally get paid for work you’ve already finished.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23-Sep. 23) Love at a distance continues to call but it’s time to shine at the office. You’re lucky helping others this cycle and a team effort will be required to land that big fish. Watch for unexpected financial developments but keep going. Your plan is both solid and it’s already working.

Dear Libra: (Sep. 24-Oct. 23) Life marches on and with it come the rewards for your journey. Partners prove to be more helpful than you imagined but romance is taking a back seat to the pursuit of money. Free yourself from the routine and give love another chance. Love is waiting at a workshop or group lecture.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) You’re still pushing the love button but tone down the aggression. You want to attract with your intensity not scare everyone away. You are still very lucky in business. Work twice as hard and the new job will surprise with rewards for years to come.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) You continue to be blessed with travel opportunities and love from a distance. Exotic strangers still hold your attention but you’re running around so much it feels like there’s no time for love. Continue upgrading your skills. You’re busy but love is looking for you. Keep your eyes open.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Helping others will bring you closer to your own goals. If a friend is in need, don’t wait for them to ask for help. Step in and show how much you care. Your mood is shifting from money to love and this fresh perspective brings new opportunities and a bright new smile.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Love is calling for an exciting adventure.

Wink back and definitely say hello. Problems at home continue but you’re surrounded by optimism and a chance for a new beginning. Green lights give you the all clear on a creative project. It’s a lot of work but there’s a solid chance for success.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Speak your mind but words have a stronger reaction than expected. Love is creating a solid foundation for your future and your home and family are important so take your time. This week you’re going to have to get your hands dirty. Love is waiting close to home.

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