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Lanny McDonald was one of the hockey legends present on Thursday, February 4 at the downtown Scotiabank signing autographs and answering questions from local Scotiabank-sponsored minor hockey teams. The kids also had the opportunity to have their photo taken with the Stanley Cup. How exciting!
Canada Job Fund helps Kamloops students Students across British Columbia are receiving the training they need for jobs in their communities, thanks to the federal and provincial partnership under the Canada Job Fund. This includes more than $809,000 in Project-Based Training (PBT) programs offered in multiple BC regions including the Thompson-Okanagan: Thompson Rivers University: $75,329 for Aboriginal Women in Trades program in Kamloops; Sprott Shaw College: $104,240 for Skills for Work program in Kamloops; Sprott Shaw College: $160,823 for Skills for Work Program in Kamloops, Kelowna and Penticton; Interior
Logging Association: $309,550 the next ten years, it is imporfor Forest Harvesting Equipment tant that young people in the Operator Training program in Kamloops area have the necKamloops and Interior Logging essary skills to fill those jobs Association: $75,830 for Log and help drive our economy,” Truck Driver Training program Kamloops-North Thompson in Kamloops. MLA Terry Lake said. These five programs are now These skills training programs underway with training expected support BC’s regional labour to finish by the end of February. market demands and provide They are part of a total invest- opportunities to youth, women, ment of more than $10.4 mil- Indigenous people, immigrants lion in 46 training programs and other eligible participants benefiting British Columbians to receive training as well as across the province thanks to the industry recognized certificates Canada-BC Job Fund Agreement or credentials. under the Employer-Sponsored To learn more about the Training stream. Canada Job Fund, go to: www. “With nearly one million job esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/training_ openings expected in BC over agreements/cjf/index.shtml.
doesn’t care for crowds and prefers his own bed, but he doesn’t want to hinder his wife’s happiness. They believe that their ability to go their separate ways is an essential component of a healthy marriage. “It’s important to consider each other in any decision making, but you don’t have to do everything together,” they agree. “Marriage is 60/40 per cent,” says Don. “60/40 per cent? How do you figure that?” Jonette teases. “You give 60 and take 40,” he informs her. “You have to give more than you take.” Another thing they don’t do is argue. “You don’t gain anything from fighting,” they say. They have “discussions” and feel they’ve always been able to cover over any rockiness with relative ease. “Sixty years and still good friends,” Don says, his eyes drifting over to his wife. The subject of technology comes up, Jonette has a new phone and is still learning how to use all the features and Don has a phone that he only takes while fishing—but one thing is certain, they’ll never be one of those couples focusing on their phones instead of each other. In fact, it’s a trend they find disturbing, seeing young couples out and about, forsaking an opportunity to connect with their partners in order to scroll mindlessly through their phones. After six decades of Valentine’s days, that is the wisdom of their long-time love. Consider each other, discuss not disagree, give each other space and pay close attention to each precious moment; as Don and Jonette admit, it all goes by too quickly. Alicia Ashcroft, freelance
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Wigging out at the 2nd Annual Valentines Hair MassAcure By the time Paul Cuthbert donates his hair next, it will be his 19th contribution to Locks of Love, the charitable organization that makes wigs for children. The inspiration for what is now his life-long mission came from Paul’s youth. When he was in elementary school, he was partnered with a wheelchair bound boy who had lost his hair due to illness. Paul remembers the tattered and unsightly hairpiece the boy wore; and how self-conscious it made the boy feel. He had been waiting for a new wig to be made and often expressed excitement for that day to come. Sadly, he died before he could ever get his new wig. That loss and that boy’s wish that never came true deeply impacted a young Paul. Used to regularly timed barber-style buzz cuts, his parents were happy to skip the trips for this charitable cause. Now, Paul says, it goes well beyond this childhood memory, “It’s so much bigger than that now.”
Paul wants to draw attention to the cause, as it is a really great way to give of yourself. If you can’t spare the hair, you are welcome to spend an evening. Join Paul at the Pogue Mahone on Saturday, February 13 at 8:00 pm. Entertainment will be provided by award-winning performer Bonnie Kilroe, a fabulous female celebrity impersonator. Cher! Dolly! Barbara! She plays all the greats and her show promises to be a glamorous and campy good time. Tickets are $20.00 and are available at Kamloops Live! Box Office. Don’t wait until the last minute as ticket prices rise to $30.00 on the show day. Paul said last year’s show sold out and believes this year will not be different. Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse is located at 843 Desmond Street. Contact www.kamloopslive.ca/ for ticket information. Alicia A s h c ro f t , freelance
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Big Little Science Centre speaker series As part of the Big Little Science Centre’s Spring 2016 Speaker Series, they are presenting Hunters of the Grasslands: Badgers vs. Rattlesnakes by Dr. Karl Larsen, Professor, Department of Natural Resource Sciences, TRU on Wednesday, February 10. Doors open at 6:30 pm and is free for children and adults. Much of Dr. Larsen’s recent research has focused on the conservation challenges facing the North American badger and the Northern Pacific rattlesnake, two smaller predators inhabiting the grasslands surrounding Kamloops. These two animals, both
amazing in their own right, UVic. A childhood love of for a few years with a forcreate havoc for com- snakes prompted him to estry company in northern mon prey species such as stay at UVic and complete Alberta, he took a faculty rodents. Dr. Larsen will an MSc degree, study- position at Thompson talk about how the major ing garter snakes in the Rivers University. Dr. physiological differences Northwest Territories. He Larsen and his students of these two animals shape completed his PhD at the have studied a variety of their hunting strategies. University of Alberta, this animals ranging from gosDr. Karl Larsen grew up time working on red squir- hawks to pikas to turtles to in Revelstoke and com- rels (another childhood spadefoots, mink, pillbugs, pleted his BSc degree at favourite!). After working and of course, squirrels.
Public input needed on Recreation Facility Study The City of Kamloops would like to clarify information coming out of February 2nd’s Council meeting regarding the Westsyde Pool repair and the Recreation Facility and Services Review and Feasibility Study for Westsyde, Brocklehurt and North Kamloops. Public input will be sought regarding the proposed recreation strategy through a series of public consultation meetings in the Westsyde, Brocklehurt and North Kamloops neighbourhoods, over the course of the next eight to ten weeks. All Kamloops residents will be invited to attend these public consultation meetings. Input from these meetings will be presented to Council, who will take it into consideration before deciding to proceed with the $100,000 Recreation Facility and Services Review and Feasibility Study. Information on these meetings will follow.
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Literacy programs for vulnerable families funded by new Women’s Leadership Council The recently formed Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) of United Way of the Thompson Nicola Cariboo, recently invested over $13,000 into two programs in Kamloops. WLC is providing 100 per cent of the funding required to run an Intergenerational Parent-Child Mother Goose Program(R), and 50 per cent of the funding for both the Baby’s Head Start and the Kamloops Street School Mother Goose program in 2016. These programs are variations of the successful Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative (KELLI) Mother Goose program that brings together parents and young “This is the first of many initia- fidence in our ability, help us to children to provide early liter- tives we hope to support in our bond with our child and often acy experiences and to improve community,” says WLC chair, lead to lasting friendships.” “Last year 827 local families attachment between parent Chantelle Stone. “Vulnerable and child. All three programs families come in all shapes and participated in KELLI’s profit with the WLC mandate of sizes – it’s not always about grams and Kamloops’ appetite supporting vulnerable fami- poverty, addictions or abuse. for literacy programs is growlies, children and youth in the New motherhood is an emo- ing quickly,” says KELLI coKamloops area and specifi- tional time when people often ordinator Maureen Doll. “These cally, keeping families together feel alone and question their three Mother Goose programs and honouring the attachment parenting abilities. Programs will help us embrace and menbetween mother and child. like Mother Goose give us con- tor some of our most vulnerable
families. We would not be able to offer them without community funding like this.” “Mother Goose is especially important for the vulnerable population who often avoid joining a group because they are self-conscious of their parenting,” explains program leader Rachel Wilson. “There was a mom who looked so uncomfortable holding her child at the first couple of sessions, but as the weeks progressed she started taking cues from the other parents in the group and let her child explore. As the weeks passed she started smiling and interacting with her baby more and more. When a mom feels that attachment she realizes that she gets to write her own parenting experience, even if attachment in her childhood was interrupted.” Baby’s Head Start and Street School Mother Goose started this January and the Intergenerational Mother Goose program will start in the early spring.
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Art Exposed exhibition deadline approaches TNRD visual artists looking for exposure, feedback and a chance for recognition are encouraged to register for the Kamloops Arts Council’s 2016 Art Exposed Regional Exhibition. The deadline for entry is Saturday, February 13. Register online, by mail or at the Kamloops Arts Council (KAC) office at 7 Seymour Street West. Unique to the TNRD, Art Exposed is open; area residents are invited to submit artwork in any medium - 2D and 3D. Artists of all ages and levels may enter up to two pieces of artwork; all work will be displayed at the Kamloops Old Courthouse for the duration of the exhibit, March 11 to 19. “This year we’ve added categories for emerging and established artists,” says KAC executive director
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Kamloops Symphony’s programme will showcase the work of a brilliant teacher, composer and orchestrator. The Genius of Ravel features Gershwin’s An American in Paris, Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition (arranged by Ravel). Guest artist Lucas Porter will join the orchestra for the piano concerto. Luucas is an awardBox Office: 250-374-5483, winning Canadian pianist. The Genius of Ravel will be www.kamloopslive.ca or at the at the Sagebrush Theatre on door. For more information call February 13 at 7:30 pm. Tickets 250-372-5000 or visit www. are available at Kamloops Live! kamloopssymphony.com.
MP McLeod delivers Constituents’ Views on Physician-Assisted Dying MP Cathy McLeod delivered to allow doctors to help in specific difficult topic,” MP McLeod said. her constituents’ views to the circumstances. The Supreme Court “Since last June, I have received House of Commons’ Special gave the federal government 12 a significant majority of responses Joint Committee on Physician- months plus a month month exten- that agreed with the Supreme Assisted Dying on February 3. sion to craft the new legislation in Court decision. I want to express On February 6, 2015 the response to this ruling. my appreciation for those who took Supreme Court of Canada said that “In the spring of 2015, I reached the time to share their personal the current law that makes it ille- out to the constituents of Kamloops experiences with me. There were gal for anyone to help a person end – Thompson - Cariboo, asking for so many well thought-out, quality their own life should be amended their position on this important and suggestions that I have forwarded
them to the Committee for their consideration,” stated McLeod. The Special Committee was convened on January 22, and is currently holding a series of public consultations to hear from experts and stakeholders with the goal of reporting back to Parliament with legislative suggestions by February 26.
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echo stargazer Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Joint finances hook up with a lesson from your past as you uncover something in the details that could bring you both piece of mind and financial stability. Most likely, an inheritance or money that you’ve been waiting on for some time finally comes through. Love is waiting with an old friend. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Reach for the stars in love. There’s a strong chance that your friends are going to introduce you to a real keeper. Smile big to impress but don’t overdo it. Let them get to know the real you. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) It’s a reclusive, recharge the emotional batteries kind of week. Your social network however undergoes a change as that new love interest introduces you their friends. Take the lead with a big smile and show the group what you can do. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You’ve developed a taste for the exotic as far away lands expand your creative outlook and bring the impossible closer to reality. Imagination mixes with practical ingenuity to bring a romantic goal to life. Extra hours at the office will be required. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Another boring workweek would normally send signals of sleep and depression through your active mind. This week however you finally have the time to tackle projects that you’ve only been dreaming of. Put your heart into it. The work you create now has the potential to change everything. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) New beginnings in love have you thinking about the bigger picture. Travel casts an enticing spell but you’re not sure if you should take the bait. An inheritance arrives to take the heat off of joint finances. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) This week your daily routine get’s a boost from your astro-money sector. Keep your eyes open for surprise money-making opportunities that arrive in the fields of physical health, accounting or helping others in a physical way. Love is still waiting at the gym. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Although you’re trying and trying, you haven’t exactly crossed up through the glass ceiling to the next level. What made you successful at your current level is not going to be good enough at the next. If you really want your dreams then you’re going to have to evolve upwards instead of inwards. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) It’s Valentine’s week but you don’t have to spend all of your money to show that you care. For the right person, it’s the little things that count. Try and be there for your partner in ways only you can. This will diminish the financial stress and demonstrate that you understand who you are, what you have to offer and why you’re loved in the first place. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This week there’s a real chance to meet someone new and exciting. Get out but don’t be too chatty and curb your natural over the top aggression. Your Scorpio stare is all you’ll need to get your message across. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A stroke of luck at the office opens doors to a big financial reward. Keep your eyes open and be ready to act. The combination of self-discipline and a new way of thinking will help love guide you at an emotional crossroads. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Something at a distance has your attention and it’s inspiring you to change the way you look. Perhaps an outfit from across the seas, a big city haircut or even a new car could all be on the way. It’s time to look the part you’re stepping into. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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