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Start the year with Riel Arts Coffee House If you are looking for some inspiration and creativity to join your life in 2015, why not check out some of the super fabulous cultural associations and agencies around the North Shore. Without a doubt, the North Shore is the epicentre of people, a place where cultures meet and people converge. One such place is Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services. What is Lii Michif Otipemisiwak? Formerly known as the Interior Metis, the name changed to better reflect their history, past and future. The Métis people have a rich and interesting history in this country. They were the first descendants of the union between First Nations and Europeans and are a people distinguished by their independence, individuality and resilience. The Cree referred to Métis people as Otipemisiwak, which means “the people who own themselves” or “the people who govern themselves”. In short Lii Michif Otipemisiwak is a place for the Metis or Michif of the area to come together and learn about, share and retain or regain their culture. And they want to share it all with you, the people of Kamloops.
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Norman Fleury was the Director of the Michif Language Project for the MMF from 1998 to 2008 and during this time produced the first-ever Canadian Michif Language Dictionary in Canada. Norman has worked with and continues to work with well known Métis Education and publication institutions such as Gabriel Dumont Institute in Saskatoon, SK, and the Louis Riel Institute with the MMF in Winnipeg, MB.
“We have been right here at 707 Tranquille Road for a couple of years now,” explains Jody Kidder. “We have all kinds of interesting classes, programs and workshops. One of our newest ones is the Riel Arts Coffee House, which we started in October. It is a time for everyone to get together and share artistic talents. You choose the medium,
whether painting, beading or anything in between. We provide all the materials and our hope is that this program will become self-sustaining by selling and rolling over any profits to keep the program running.” The Riel Arts Coffee House happens most Friday nights from 7:00 to 8:30pm. They have an active core group who attends
but want everyone to know that it is open and free to join. In addition to sharing in the artistic talents of the Metis, they May 19 also haveThursday, many other interesting things going on at the centre. They have a children’s jigging class, Michif Adult Jigging Troupe, Father’s Meeting Place, openElder for business Meet an night250.376.2411 and beadwork circle and much more. An upcoming highlight is a weekend long Michif Language Immersion program with Michif Elder Norman Fleury. “Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services is pleased to have renowned Elder and author, Norman Fleury join us for a weekend of Michif language,” explains Jody. “Norman is an author of many books, Michif dictionaries and literature. Norman recently finished putting together a 5000 plus word Michif Dictionary together, including 500 phrases in Michif. He has developed curriculum to teach the Michif language and is currently teaching at the Gabriel Dumont Institute. We are very excited to have someone with his calibre of experience facilitate this Michif language immersion weekend program for us. Space is limited - continued on page 2
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On December 18, Arthur Stevenson Elementary School, and Dufferin Elementary on December 19, overwhelmed ASK Wellness with their generosity supplying food, hygiene products, gloves, hats, gift cards and more. It is estimated that together they donated over $1,000 to their community! Thanks go out to the teachers, kids and parents from everyone at the ASK Wellness Society and the Kamloops community!
Recycle your Nomination time for annual athletic awards The Kamloops Sport Council sider all of our city’s differ- Hall of Fame awards. Christmas tree 23nd Annual Athletic Awards ent sports and honour the ac- Nomination forms are availThe City of Kamloops will be accepting Christmas trees for recycling until January 15. Recycled trees save landfill space and produce compost material for use in parks and gardens. To date, Kamloops has recycled close to 150,000 trees. Please ensure your tree is clean of any wires, tinsel, decorations, or plastic. Drop-Off sites available on the North Shore: Brocklehurst Park, 2470 Fleetwood Ave. Cinnamon Ridge Compost Facility, 4.5 km past airport on Tranquille Rd. McArthur Island, 1665 Island Parkway- east of Sports Centre. The City received 3572 Christmas Trees during the 2013/2014 holiday season at drop-off locations.
will once again celebrate the very best in local sports. To qualify for the annual Athletic Awards, any nominee, able bodied or with a disability, who has made a significant contribution to sport(s) in the past calendar year is eligible. Nominees will be judged on their performance in the past calendar year. “It’s important for us to con-
complishments of our local athletes,” says Larry Read, awards chair. A panel of judges made up of media and other members of the sports community will determine the finalists. Nominees will be judged on their performance and achievements in 2014. The Awards will be handed out in April in conjunction with the Kamloops Sports
able on the Kamloops Sports Council Website at www.kamloopssportscouncil.com. Deadline is February 16. Please submit forms via email to info@ kamloopssportscouncil.com, fax: 250-828-3599 or at the Sports Council Office at 262 Lorne Street. For more information please call the Sports Council Office at 250-828-3822.
Michif Language Immersion program – continued from page 1 so please RSVP as soon as possible to ensure your spot.” These among others are just the tip of what is happening at the centre and everything is free! All you have to do is call the office at 250-554-9486 and
RSVP so they know you will be coming. Take your journey into selfdiscovery with the help of the Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services. You can have a look for yourself at the wonderful calendar of activities. Their up to date
calendar of events and happenings can be found on their Facebook page by searching Lii Michif on Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/pages/ Lii-Michif-Otipemisiwak-Family-and-Community-Services/201985756518706. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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City crews dealing with heavy snowfall With the unprecedented snowfall over the last few days, the City of Kamloops is doing their utmost to keep up with snowplowing and maintenance. City staff are providing 24-hour coverage with all City snowplowing equipment on the streets. Crew leaders are scheduling staff for extra hours as WCB work/rest time permits. The City has also contracted out some grader services to move the large amounts of snow on the roadways. Major roadways, including arterials and collectors, such as Summit Drive, Fortune Drive and Dallas Drive, receive priority. Side streets with hills are being addressed when possible. Residents should not expect most side streets to be plowed until mid-week.
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January 1 marked the annual Polar Bear Swim at Riverside Park as dozens of people braved the frigid waters. Luckily it was a balmy -5 degrees! The Food Bank donations piled up quickly by swimmers and spectators alike as roughly 150 to 200 pounds of food was received and over $100 in cash donations.
John Tod Centre celebrates grand opening After several months of fundraising and construction work, the City of Kamloops, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops and Kamloops Community YMCA/YWCA, is ready to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated John Tod Centre. The former elementary school is now home to the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops and Kamloops Community YMCA/YWCA. The Grand Opening, which took place on December 15, was a celebration of the tremendous efforts of the John Tod Task Force and the generous support of the community. The Task Force exceeded its fundraising goal of $300,000, which was fundamental to the reopening of the centre. The redesign and major renovation of the former John Tod elementary school made use of $2.67 million garnered through government grants, including $250,100 in funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund, and funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Enabling
Accessibility Fund. Additional funding was provided by the City of Kamloops and contributions from the Boys and Girls Club and YMCA/YWCA. The United Way lent their support and expertise to the fundraising campaign. “I am proud to see the completed renovations to the John Tod Centre, an important gathering place in Kamloops. Through investments in community infrastructure projects such as this one, our Government is creating jobs and growth across Western Canada” said Cathy McLeod, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and for Western Economic Diversification, and Member of Parliament for Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo. Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar says, “We are very pleased to see the former school revitalized and filled with people of all ages. The partnerships formed for this project have been instrumental to bringing this community centre back into the neighbourhood.” “The Kamloops Community YMCA/YWCA is very grateful for
everyone’s support in bringing this public asset back to life, we could not have done this project if it were not for the community building efforts of all partners. We look forward to a long life of service, capacity building and impacting the health of those citizens served at the John Tod Centre,” said Colin Reid, CEO of the Kamloops YMCA/YWCA. “The Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops is excited to open our new home at the John Tod Centre. We wish to thank the City for their continued support along with several funders who contributed to this amazing vision. We will continue to strive to meet the needs of our entire community with social and recreational programming for children, youth and families. We are especially excited to be sharing the space with community partners and we look forward to years of collaborating to serve the community in the best possible way,” commented Traci Anderson, executive director for the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops.
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Keep busy year-round at the North Shore Community Centre Located on Cottonwood Avenue here on the bright North Shore, the North Shore Community Centre is ripe with action everyday of the week. From carpet bowling to zumba, a tabletop gaming group to yoga, scrabble and quilting, the North Shore Community Centre has an activity for almost everyone no matter what or where your interests lie. As we ring in the New Year we always look to make resolutions to better ourselves. Instead of unrealistic goals and programs that are sure to fade, what about taking the time out to invest in yourself? There is sure to be a new hobby, activity or exercise you can fall in love with at the North Shore Community Centre. You may even make a new friend or two! Just how do you access all these wonderful activities, classes and events? It’s easy just give the centre a call at 250376-4777. They even have their 2015 North Shore Community Centre memberships on sale for the low price of $15.00. You can receive many discounts on
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“Everyone is welcome to our Community Dinner on Sunday, January 11 at 5:00pm,” continues Brenda. “The menu by Harold’s Restaurant features pork cutlets with mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed veggies, salad and dessert, all for the low price of $15.00. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the front desk. There will be live entertainment by Linda Fenrich, door prizes and a 50/50 draw.” For more information on the North Shore Community Centre and to check out their huge calendar of events you can find them at 730 Cottonwood Avenue and reach them by phone at 250-376-4777. Their calendar of events is also online for viewing on their website at nsccs. webs.com. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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Biologists capture rare bats near Lillooet For almost 25 years this rare animal mostly evaded capture, until recently when a team of bat specialists captured seven Spotted bats near Lillooet during night-time research. Less than 20 Spotted bats have ever been captured in Canada. “This is not an easy bat to capture which explains why we know very little about Spotted bats, one of the most striking looking bats on the continent.” says Dr. Cori Lausen, referring to the pair of white spots on the bats’ backs. “Finding six Spotted bats in one night, and seven in total this field season, is beyond our expectations,” says biologist Jared Hobbs, with Hemmera. Hobbs is co-leading this project with Lausen thanks to funding from the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. The Spotted bats were caught during nighttime biodiversity assessments conducted within a 30-kilometre radius of Lillooet. Lausen attributes the successful captures to two factors; “These bats are highflying, so we used mist nets that were four times the height of those typically used, measuring about 12.5 metres high by 18 metres wide,
and we focused on open grassland habitats.” A small radio telemetry tag was glued to the back of each bat they caught, allowing researchers to track their foraging and roosting behaviour and movements. “This research has improved our understanding of Spotted bats and given us insights Jared Hobbs into bat ecology Photo: that will be important when White Nose Syndrome arrives in BC,” says Hobbs. White Nose Syndrome is a fungal disease devastating bat populations in eastern North America. It hasn’t been detected in BC, but biologists say it’s just a matter of time. “By tracking the bats we captured we identified an important study site for this species, and located roosts that will be important to monitor in
t h e future,” said Lausen, thanking the many local volunteers who helped with this research. These captures are significant given the current Canadian government population estimates of less than 1,000 Spotted bats in Canada, despite a distribution known to extend across the Okanagan and as far north as Williams Lake. But the bats are sparsely distributed only where suitable rock cliffs exist.
Spotted bats are at-risk and continue to be a species of special concern nationally. “Bats are an important part of our ecosystem, but they are taken for granted because they’re small and there are a lot of misconceptions about bats,” says Hobbs. The Spotted bat has the largest ears of any bat in BC and weighs in at about 15 grams each (approximately the same weight as four nickels). Like other bats in BC these small nocturnal animals play an important role in insect control. Spotted bats in particular are adept at eating moths, many species of which are considered forest and crop pests. Globally, bats also contribute to the ecosystem by acting as pollinators and helping to disperse seeds. Unique among bats in Canada, Spotted bats are the only species to produce hunting calls audible to the human ear, a trait that is thought to have evolved to prey on moths that hear high frequencies produced by all other bats.
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Sounds of The Magic of Vienna
Kamloops Symphony brings the sounds from the “city of music” to the Sagebrush Theatre with their performance The Magic of Vienna. Vienna is considered the music capital of the world. More famous composers have lived there than any other city including Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Brahms. The Magic of Vienna will include some of the great opera arias and duets, plus overtures, waltzes and marches in the Viennese tradition. Soloists Lambroula Pappas, soprano, and Andrew Greenwood, baritone, will join Kamloops Symphony for arias and duets from Verdi’s Rigoletto and Lehar’s The Merry Widow. Lambroula has appeared with symphonies internationally and across Canada. She has been acclaimed for her charisma and exquisite tone. Gilda in Rigoletto is one of her signature roles. Andrew returns to perform with Kamloops Symphony. He is an in-demand oratorio and opera singer. Andrew performed the title role in Rigoletto for the
Stadttheater Hildesheim and the Stadttheater Wolfsburg, Germany. He is employed full-time as a firefighter with the City of Vancouver and performs in Europe and Canada whenever his work schedule allows. Martin MacDonald will return as guest conductor to Kamloops Symphony for this performance. He has a Master’s Degree in orchestral conducting from McGill University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Cello. Martin received the 2013 Heinz Unger Award for Orchestral Conducting form the Ontario Arts Council, and has been described as “one of Canada’s most dynamic and outstanding young conductors of his generation.” The programme also includes compositions by Suppé, Strauss, Lehar, Waldteufel and Mozart. The Magic of Vienna will run for two performances: January 10 at 7:30pm and January 11 at 2:00pm at Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets can be purchased from Kamloops Live! Box Office at 250-374-5483 or www.kamloopslive.ca.
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Burton Cummings set to play High Tide Entertainment presents Burton Cummings and his band as they will be embarking on a mini-BC tour, which will play a series of intimate venues for the most loyal fans. Opening for the “In Your Backyard Tour” will be Vancouver based musician, Wil. The tour will consist of eight smaller cities for a string of rare appearances. This is a tour about legends coming to your neck of the woods instead of the fans having to drive to the big cities. Burton Cummings will be in Kamloops at the Interior Savings Centre, 300 Lorne Street on March 14. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster Outlets, www.ticketmaster.ca or charge by phone 1-855-985-5000.
Seniors Teas at Kamloops libraries The TNRD Library System is hosting a pair of Seniors Tea events, which will feature live local music as well as tea and assorted goodies. The first event happens at the North Kamloops Library on Tuesday, January 27, from 2:00 to 4:00pm. The second Seniors Tea will take place at the Kamloops Library on Thursday, January 29, from 2:00 to 4:00pm. The Seniors Teas are part of the annual Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week, which runs from January 24 to 31. The weeklong event promotes a healthy balance between technology and unplugged play. The Seniors Teas are free but seating is limited so please contact your library to reserve a seat. Registration for both events opens at 10:00am on January 9.
Household, construction waste fees rise The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has raised tipping fees for household refuse as well as demolition, land clearing and construction (DLC) waste at all waste facilities in the TNRD. The tipping fees for household refuse will go from $60 per tonne to $80 per tonne, and tipping fees for DLC waste will go from $120 per tonne to $160 per tonne, as per a new bylaw that was adopted by the TNRD Board of Directors. Also in effect as of January 2015, any amount of household garbage under 50 kg will again be charged $1 per bag, up to four bags, or 50 kg. Any amount greater than 50 kg will be charged at the $80/tonne rate. The new fee structure for household waste gives customers incen-
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The Kookaburra Cross Country Cup on January 11 is in its 6th year of operation on the spectacular Sun Peaks XC trails. This family fun event is open for all levels of XC Skiers with 2km, 4km, 15km and 30km courses.
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Cold days, warm activities ■■ Chances - Jan. 9 John Yuzik, Jan. 10 Margit Sky. Shows from 7 to 10pm. No cover. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ BIG Little Science Centre - Jan. 10: Magnetism Show at 11am and 1:30pm. Get stuck on science while enjoying the seemingly magical properties of magnets. 655 Holt St. blscs.org ■■ Excelsior Rebekah Lodge #23 Events: Jan. 13 at 7:30pm General Meeting, Jan. 27 at 7:30pm General Meeting. FMI call Beverlee at 250-374-0949. ■■ Community Dinner with live entertainment on Jan. 11 at 5pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Harold’s Restaurant to cater. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■ Kamloops Investors Group Walk for Memories on Jan. 25 from 10:30am to 12pm at TCC Indoor Track, 910 McGill Rd. To register visit: www.walkformemories.com. ■■ Volunteers Needed at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. for the Front Desk and in the coffee room. Regular shifts are three hours a week, or on-call subs to fill in. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■ Adult Drop-In Badminton at the OLPH Gym, 635 Tranquille Rd. at 7pm every Tues. night with a small drop in fee. Birds provided with a wide range of recreational players. FMI call 250-579-0193.
Rockin’ the lounge - Margit Sky will be performing at Chances Barside Lounge on January 10 at 7:00pm.
■■ Acoustic Jam Nights at The Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd from 7 to 10pm on the 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month. Hosted by Perry Tucker and the Good Gravy Band. Great atmosphere, have a burger and try the hand cut fries. ■■ Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse Weekly Events: Tues. Jam Night, Thurs. Music Bingo. Fri. Karaoke, Sun. Acoustic Jam
Night. 843 Desmond St. FMI call 250-376-4397. ■■ Fraternal Order of Eagles Weekly Events, 755 Tranquille Rd. Sat. Men’s Meat Draw and Sun. Ladies Meat Draw from 3 to 5pm, Sun. Karaoke at 7pm, Tues. Pull Tab and Keno from 3:30 to 5:30pm, Wed. Horse Races at 4pm, Thurs. Darts at 7pm. FMI call 250-376-4633.
Film Commission offers Short Film Bursary The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (TNFC), in partnership with the Kamloops Independent Short Shorts Film Festival, is offering an annual Short Film Development Bursary starting in 2015. The Short Film Development Bursary is worth $300 and, depending upon the quality of the applications, there may be opportunities for a second-place bursary of $200. The winner will be announced at the Kamloops Film Festival, which is held annually in March at the Kamloops Paramount Theatre. “We felt the idea of an annual bursary will help new and established filmmaking enthusiasts to jump-start their projects and improve creative options,” said Steven Rice, TNFC Chairman and TNRD Director for Electoral Area “I”.
Applicants for the Short Film Development Bursary must submit a short written description of their film, which must be less than five minutes, and how the money will be used. They may also include other materials, such as pictures or documents or songs, to help convey the concept. Applicants must be residents of the ThompsonNicola Regional District (TNRD) and the subject matter must be about a person, place, attraction, event, or tell a story relevant to the ThompsonNicola region. All applications for the 2015 bursary must be submitted to the TNFC by Monday, February 16, either by mail to 465 Victoria St., Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A9; or dropped off at the 4th Floor above the Kamloops Library; or emailed to tnfc@tnrd. ca; or faxed to 250-372-5048.
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echo stargazer Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) If your goal is to make as much money as you can then now’s the time to go for it! There’s not much to say about love but both individual and especially joint financial transactions have the potential to be very successful. Make sure the business team is all on the same page. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Love, luck, and money are both flowing freely in your general direction so if you’re looking for love then now’s the time to say hello. In order it’s love, then gifts, then luck, then money. You’re now prepared. Go get ‘em. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Lovers return from the past but this time it’s different. What you have to say depends on which dreams you’d like to follow and who you’d like to follow them with. New adventures and physical energy return next month. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) The social bug continues to bite as you meet new opportunities for both romance and business. Go with your gut and say hello. You’re in a cycle where your outward energies are being met with rewards Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Business mixes with pleasure as extra hours at the office are noticed by an admiring glance. A sudden problem from your past reaches out from a distance to stir up trouble. Keep positive thoughts and the storm will pass quickly. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Indulge your natural intellect and expand your network at the same time by taking a class or workshop. Let your curiosity be your guide and love will follow. Double check the books at work. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Love moves to the business arena and the taste of financial power has you lusty between the sheets. A sudden promotion leads to changes in your closest relationships. Watch your health. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Watch your health as a surprise injury could derail well laid plans. Your current astro-focus is on relationships and especially love. Expect strangers to say a little more than hello. It’s a playful week, share the fun. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) You’re still filled with the happy holiday spirit and you’d like to spread some optimistic cheer for the New Year, but the pace heats up and you’ll be running around just to keep up. Alert for a sudden change in finances. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) With the home finally settled, it’s time to think about growing the family. Expressions of love and affection quickly turn to physical commitments. Children hold the answer to your current questions. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Push your career and keep going. This is one of the best times in your life to move forward in business but nothing will be handed to you. Let love rest for the moment and concentrate on the career. You’ll be rewarded. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your year opens with a mixed blessing. Money is coming in, communications are heart warming, and love is flowing. But Saturn arrives to put a damper on the fun. It’s time to double check the fine print and watch for surprises. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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