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Voices for a Cure In June of 2012 Steve Webb was diagnosed with throat cancer and subsequently underwent a laryngectomy, forcing Steve to breath through a hole in his neck, losing the ability to ever speak again. Steve’s wife Janet Curtis and daughter Ashley Curtis were devastated as any family that faces cancer would be. But they stayed strong and remained a loving family and supported each other, and after eight months they beat the cancer together. But the story doesn’t end there because Ashley did something extraordinary. Ashley, an 18-year-old high school student, decided that she was going to become more than a supportive daughter by raising funds for cancer research. Ashley being a dedicated and focused individual on a regular day decided that after her father’s diagnosis and recovery, she was going to help and become an advocate for cancer survivors and cancer research. She began with raising over $4000 in silent auction items donated generously throughout the community and organized by herself, no small feat for any individual. All of these donated items will be available for silent auction at Voices for a Cure Fundraiser on April 26 at The
graduating from high school this year and will be attending university. Her father is doing well and Ashley says, “We want to raise awareness for head and neck cancer. No one understands this and it’s a growing cause for sure.”
Over $4000 in silent auction items have been generously donated for the Voices for a Cure Fundraiser on April 26.
Ashley Curtis and her father Steve Webb.
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There will be a lot going on in the next few weeks and if you have any questions or would like to donate as a business or individual please contact Ashley at 250-5721291, Janet at 250-314-7114 and visit Voices for a Cure on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ events/451112051705339/. And be sure to join the family and all the supporters at The Dunes on April 26. All the funds raised will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society and you will be giving more than just money, you will be giving life. Tickets for the fundraiser are available at The Dunes in Westsyde and at Psychocity Tattoos and Apparel, 3 – 177 Tranquille Road. Corey Rajala
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Kamloops RiverDogs battle it out with the Dawgs of Okotoks, Alberta in the Best of the West Tournament at Norbrock Stadium Thursday, April 2. The Dawgs went on to win 8 to 7 in a thrilling game. The AAA Bantam tournament featured teams from all over North America.
Kamloops RCMP had advised local drivers at the beginning of March that they were going to be focusing on distracted drivers and speed in school zones. These warnings did not stop some drivers from picking up their phones or driving too fast. The city detachment traffic members issued 41 distracted driving violation tickets during the month of March. The numbers from the Integrated Road Safety Unit and Central Interior Traffic Services are even higher, 122 tickets issued during that time frame. This would include some work on the highways within this region; however most of these violations were issued during projects done within city limits. It was highly publicized that there would be some enforcement in the school zones and the traffic unit upheld their end of the bargain, but drivers didn’t slow down. During the two weeks of March, prior to the start of spring break, there were 41 tickets issued for speeding in school zones.
MP McLeod Speaks in support of Commons Sense Firearms Licensing MP Cathy McLeod spoke in favour of Bill C-42 the Commons Sense Firearms Licensing Act this week in Parliament. “This bill meets the Government’s objective to cut red tape for law-abiding firearms owners and provide safe and simple firearms policies,” said McLeod. The amendments to the Firearms Act and Criminal Code would: Create a six-month grace period at the end of the five-year licence period to stop people from immediately becoming criminalized for paperwork delays around license renewals; Streamline the licensing system by eliminating the Possession Only Licence (POL) and converting all existing POLs to Possession and Acquisition Licences (PALs); Make classroom participation in firearms safety training mandatory for first-time licence ap-
plicants; Amend the Criminal Code to strengthen the provisions relating to orders prohibiting the possession of firearms where a person is convicted of an offence involving domestic violence; End needless paperwork around Authorizations to Transport by making them a condition of a licence for cer-
tain routine and lawful activities; Provide for the discretionary authority of Chief Firearms Officers to be subject to limit by regulation; Authorize firearms import information sharing when restricted and prohibited firearms are imported into Canada by businesses; and, Allow the Government to have the
final say on classification decisions, following the receipt of independent expert advice. “These changes to the Criminal Code and the classification regime would enable our Government to take steps to ensure the rights of lawful firearms owners are respected,” concluded McLeod.
TRHD Approves Budget, Cost-Sharing The Thompson Regional Hospital District Board of Directors has approved its 2015 annual budget and approved cost-sharing with the Interior Health Authority (IHA) for various major equipment and renovation upgrades. The 2015 annual budget will see no hospital tax increase per household on average. The average household in 2015 will pay $126.55 in hospital taxes, the same amount as 2014.
The 2015 budget employees a strategy of building a reserve in the next few years and doing borrowing to fulfill the board’s commitment of contributing $100 million towards the Columbia Street Services Building and the Surgical Tower projects at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH). Further incorporated in this strategy is taxation stability at the current rates for the average residence. The TRHD also approved cost-
sharing at 40 per cent with Interior Health for various major equipment and renovation upgrades. The total sum for the upgrades is $5 million, of which the TRHD will pay approximately $1.97 million. The list includes four renovation projects, including a renovation of the handicapped washrooms at Merritt’s Gillis House, and two pieces of equipment — a CT scanner and an ultrasound/cardiac for RIH.
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Mac the Crow swoops down to get his reward – a hamburger! Mac has been visiting McArthur Island Golf Course daily for six years and pro shop staffer Shelly ensures he has a proper meal. If you listen to Mac closely you would swear he can talk – and laugh – that’s something to crow about.
Library host responsible-gambling talk The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Library System is hosting a free, informative talk about responsible gambling, called Parents as Partners, at the North Kamloops Library on Thursday, April 9, at 6:30 pm. The presentation will be hosted by Roxanne Lesperance of the BC Responsible and Problem Gambling program. She will discuss what gambling is, the prevalence of gambling, who are the high-risk groups, especially youth, and the differences/similarities between process addiction and substance addiction. The presentation will be followed by a question-and answer session.
Appreciation for volunteers! Volunteers build, maintain and grow healthy communities. The City of Kamloops invites those that volunteer in our community to help celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 12 to 18) by attending the Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on Fri-
day, April 17 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Interior Savings Centre Plaza – 300, Lorne Street. Indoor and outdoor seating provided and door prizes will be drawn at 12:30 pm. Be sure to come out and enjoy lunch and the City’s many thanks to you.
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When you visit the newly opened Harmonie Auction and Antique Collectables be sure to have lots of time. There is much to look at from saddles and old forging tools to clocks, collectables, cars, and there is even an old slot machine. Pictured is Aurean Justinen having fun in a kids pedal power go-cart. There is a flea market scheduled for April 12, but in the meantime come have a look at 1251 – 12th Street. For more information about upcoming auctions contact Peter at 250-5543534.
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Tree Coupons are back As of Tuesday, April 7 the City of Kamloops will have tree coupons valued at twenty dollars ($20) available to the public. Residents who would like a tree coupon can pick one up at City Hall at 7 Victoria Street West, or the Public Works Centre at 955 Concordia Way, during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. There are 500 coupons available and they are on a first come, first served basis, at a limit of one coupon per household. The coupon can also be used towards the purchase of fruit trees. The City has other tree
planting incentives for residents, which include: Boulevard Tree Planting Program – This program allows neighbourhoods to apply for trees to be planted on their street if homeowners agree to be responsible
for irrigating them. Kamloops Community Forest – This is a Communities in Bloom Legacy Project where people can dedicate a memorial or celebratory tree in the area set aside between
Riverside Park and Pioneer Park or in other park areas. For more information or to apply to participate in any of these programs, please visit www.kamloops.ca/trees.
Nominations wanted for male role models White Buffalo Aboriginal and Metis Health Society is a culturally based holistic health centre dedicated to balanced and healthy lifestyles. Programs and services support traditional Aboriginal values encompassing the connectedness of physical, emotion, spiritual and mental well being for individuals, family and community. Starting on Sunday, June 21 (Father’s Day) White Buffalo will honour a man of the month for the next two years. This is a starter project that is community based
and will recognize healthy male role models in our community. The nominees will need to carry seven values: Wisdom, Courage, Generosity, Respect, Honesty, Humility and Fortitude. A panel of peers will select one nominee monthly who will be awarded a plaque and a dinner certificate to one of the highend local restaurants in Kamloops. To nominate a man that fits the criteria, please contact White Buffalo Aboriginal and Metis Health Society at 250-554-1176.
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28th Annual KEG Conference and Trade Show The Kamloops Exploration Group (KEG) is hosting their 28th Annual KEG Conference and Trade Show April 14 and 15 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Convention Centre. This year KEG have over 75 trade show exhibitors, two field trips, two short courses, a hockey game, an ice breaker, a Women In Mining Wine Reception, over 40 technical talks and a banquet featuring “The Checkerboard Guy”. The Honourable Bill Bennett, Minister of Mines will be in attendance and their guest at the banquet. (The minister will be arriving Tuesday around 5:00 pm to attend the Women In Mining Wine Reception and the 28th Annual banquet at 7:00 pm) During the actual four day event, KEG will see approximately 500 delegates from all over BC, Canada and the USA attending. More information can be found on KEG’s website at Kamloops Exploration Group | Home Page, kamloops exploration group.
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(L-R) Mary Pallot, Mary Gural and Kay Pawlyshyn were selling supplies for writing Ukrainian Easter Eggs, as well as Easter Eggs, at the Ukrainian Women’s Association Bake Sale on Good Friday.
Free credit-counselling The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Library System is hosting a free workshop called Super Simple Savings on Tuesday, April 14 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Kamloops Library. The workshop will be hosted by financial educator Lisa Rogers from the Credit Counselling Society (CCS). The CCS is a non-profit, charitable organization that was established to help people find solutions to their debt problems and learn to manage their money and credit better. Participants in the workshop will learn how to create and organize their savings and learn about the pros and cons of various savings vehicles (TFSA, GIC, savings account, etc.).
Permits required for yard and garden waste Above: Tammy Gibeault, Jennifer Cottell, Brandy Olson-Hevia Amazing Inspirations Recreating treasures of the past. Making them part of your future. They transform diamonds in the rough into beautiful pieces to be enjoyed and cherished by their new forever home. 148 Tranquille Road 250-837-5537
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Beginning April 1 through to April 30, open burning of yard and garden waste on properties of one acre (43,560 square feet) or greater within the City of Kamloops and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is allowed upon obtaining a permit. However, there are conditions that apply to these permits and failure to comply with these conditions or obtain the necessary permit may result in a $500 fine. Please note that there has been a price change for burning permits from $50 to $100. Permits for burning within the city must be picked-up at: Fire Station No. 1, 1205 Summit Drive. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm excluding holidays. Permits for burning within the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc must
be picked-up starting April 1 at: Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, #200330 Chief Alex Thomas Way. For residents with properties less than one acre, the following alternative disposal methods are recommended: Compost as much material as possible on your own property. Take green waste to one of the City’s three drop-off sites: Cinnamon Ridge (4.3 km west of the airport on Tranquille Road), Eliza Road in Barnhartvale, or at the end of McGill Road. For more information visit www.kamloops.ca/garbage/ yardwastesites.shtml For additional permit or Venting Index information, call 250372-5131 or visit www.kamloops.ca/firerescue. Please note that Venting Index information is updated daily after 8:00 am.
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Coming clean A husband and wife who are avid golfers have been happily married for 30 years, and on the day of their 30th anniversary they enjoy a wonderful day together. They have a delicious breakfast in bed then proceed to one of their favorite golf courses. They play through to the 9th hole, both having an amazing game. The husband watches his beautiful wife tee off and feels a rush of emotion and guilt. “Honey, I have to tell you something. At the very beginning of our marriage, I was with another woman. It only happened once and I’ve been faithful ever since. It was a mistake and I hope you can forgive me.” The wife looks fondly at him. “I forgive you. We’ve had a very happy life together. I love you.”
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No bull about it! Three bulls heard that the rancher was going to bring yet another bull onto the ranch, and the prospect raised a discussion among them. First Bull: “Boys, we all know I’ve been here five years. Once we settled our differences, we agreed on which 100 of the cows would be mine. Now, I don’t know where this newcomer is going to get his cows, but I ain’t giving him any of mine.” Second Bull: “That pretty much says it for me, too. I’ve been here three years and have earned my right to the 50 cows we’ve agreed are mine. I’ll fight him till I run him off or kill him, but I’m keeping all my cows.” Third Bull: “I’ve only been here a year, and so far you guys have only let me have ten cows to take care of. I may not be as big as you fellows (yet) but I am young and virile, so I simply must keep all my cows.” They no sooner finished their big talk when an eighteen-
wheeler pulls up in the middle of the pasture with only one animal in it: the biggest, baddest bull these guys had ever seen! At 4700 pounds, each step he took toward the ground strained the steel ramp to the breaking point. First Bull: “You know, it’s actually been some time since I really felt I was doing all my cows justice, anyway. I think I can spare a few for our new friend.” Second Bull: “I’ll have plenty of cows to take care of if I just stay on the opposite end of the pasture from him. I’m certainly not looking for an argument.” They look over at their young friend, the third bull and find him pawing the dirt, shaking his horns and snorting. First Bull: “Son, let me give you some advice real quick. Let him have some of your cows and live to tell about it.” Third Bull: “Hell, he can have all my cows. I’m just making sure he knows I’m a bull!”
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