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Get running with the Get Canadian Run ness of running and now encourage others to experience their own running successes.

There will be Canada Day themed water stations located approximately every three kilometers to keep everyone hydrated and after run there will be a healthy selection of food and beverages for participants to enjoy. This event is guaranteed high energy and fun for everyone so don’t miss out on a great running start to your Canada Day. You can pick up your race pack at Riverside Park on race day, Wednesday, July 1 at 7:30 am and remember, the Get Canadian Run is a foot race so for safety and liability reasons, all events are limited to registered runners and walkers only. Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades and running with dogs are prohibited on the course due to safety concerns. All strollers must start at the back and childcare will not be available. In the spirit of the day, everyone is encouraged to wear Canada Day attire and let your red and white colours shine with the pride of healthy Canadians who like to get their run on!

For more information and registration please email www.gethappyevents.net/race-information-registration2.html and let your feet lead the way to better health and fitness at the Get Canadian Run. Trina Budai

Jo Berry and the Kamloops Run Club invite everyone to join them on Wednesday, July 1 from 8:30 am until 11:00 am for the inaugural Get Canadian Run at scenic McArthur Island Park. The ten kilometer runners or walkers can venture onto the Rivers Trail, then come back to the park to celebrate family, community, and healthy living on Canada day. This new Get Happy event is focused on families, friends and children. The two and five kilometer runs stay within McArthur Island while the ten kilometer runners head off the island onto the Rivers Trail to Brocklehurst and back. Race times are not as important as filling your day with great memories and laughter. All runners and their families are encouraged to begin Canada Day with a morning run as happiness and fresh air are a great way to start the day before taking in Art in the Park and the great live music at Riverside Park.

Since 1999 Jo Berry and the coaches at Run Club have been assisting Kamloops runners in making positive changes to achieve their goals creating an energetic environment that promotes the shared beliefs of inclusion, congruency and a balance of both mental and physical health. Run Club coaches are models of fitness training, philosophy and running and they have experienced the excitement of racing, the peaceful-

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At the Fortune Drive Safeway, Robyn Doerksen was the lucky Grand Prize Winner of an amazing 100,000 Air Miles as part of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Safeway in-store campaign to help create a future without breast cancer. Across western Canada, Safeway raised an incredible $891,293 and encouraged Canadians to eat well and help reduce the risk of breast cancer. Customers were invited to make a donation of $2 to support this important cause and in turn be automatically entered to win 100,000 Air Miles Reward Miles.

The City of Kamloops is partnering with Community Futures Thompson Country to present a workshop on a Farm Business Incubator opportunity for Kamloops. This first step toward the implementation of the City’s Agriculture Area Plan, adopted by City Council in 2013, aims to flesh out demand for a Farm Business Incubator within Kamloops and the surrounding region.

The program, if developed, will provide the tools and resources aspiring agricultural entrepreneurs need to develop and manage viable farm enterprises in Kamloops. The Incubator reduces the traditional barriers to success for new farm businesses by providing access to land, housing, shared equipment, infrastructure, low-interest capital, business mentoring and training in advanced practical skills. Launching farm-based businesses in the supportive, low-risk environment of the Incubator greatly increases the likelihood of business viability and success. The workshop begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, June 24 at the Parkside Lounge in the Interior Savings Centre.

Coalition crowdfunding a success A coalition of community groups connected to the crowdfunding appeal regarding the proposed Ajax mine has surpassed the original target of $25,000.

After a 30-day campaign, the appeal raised $31,350 on the “Indiegogo” crowdfunding site.

Additional donations by cheque, which are still coming in, have increased the tally to $35,358, a number that continues to rise.

“We are so very grateful to each of the hundreds of donors who made the campaign such a success. People responded quickly and generously to our struggle to defend the health and well being of the citizens of Kamloops,” stated coalition spokesperson Dianne Kerr.

Funds raised will go toward the hiring of independent experts to critique the Ajax application.

These experts will be looking to identify key deficiencies that

continue to pose risks to public health and safety.

“The process to this point has heavily favoured the proponent.

The federal government has refused to conduct a full independent panel review, the provincial government has refused to give an independent health impact assessment and citizens have been denied the opportunity for a public forum to cross examine mine information. Our hired experts will provide some of the independent scrutiny of data provided by the proponent,” stated Dianne.

The application for the proposed Ajax mine is expected to be submitted by the proponent in early Fall.

“We will need to see the application information requirements as well as the formal application before definitive choices can be made regarding the experts we hire.”

In the meanwhile, the coalition

will establish a preliminary budget to ensure funds are wisely spent.

The coalition views the campaign as a great success on many levels.

“The crowdfunding efforts helped us get our message out to the world,” stated Dianne. “The site received visits from 83 countries and more than 3300 individual visits.”

Comments received from Timmins and Salt Lake City, regions well known for heavy mining activity, were clear pleased to stop the Ajax mine before it is too late.

Media contact for the Coalition of Concerned Community Groups, Dianne Kerr can be reached at 250374-1335 or by email at d.m.kerr@ telus.net.

RCMP warn of Revenue Canada scam

Kamloops RCMP continues to receive calls from the public about a phone scam where the caller claims to be from Revenue Canada. In the most recent incident, the caller tried to tell the victim that they were in arrears with their taxes and they owed $1900. Fortunately the recipient of this call was very savvy and knew that they did not owe any taxes, therefore they did not arrange any transaction with the caller.

However, the person on the phone became quite persistent and hostile and even called back a second time. The person on the phone also stated that they needed to collect the tax payment in person, in cash, which was obviously a red flag that this was not legitimate.

Police are reminding the public to verify any calls where they are asked to make payments, before conducting transactions. Police were unable to trace the source of the call in this incident.

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Strike halts recyclables collection The City of Kamloops’ contractor for processing recyclables, Emterra Environmental, is currently experiencing a labour dispute resulting in a strike, effective Monday, June 22.

The City is not equipped to store recyclables in a safe and environmentally sound manner, which requires a secure area to avoid wind distribution of paper and other materials onto neighbouring properties or waterways. The City will be ceasing to pick up recycling effective immediately and until further notice. This includes single-family homes, multi-family homes, and cardboard from some businesses, as well as the City’s four recycling depots (located on McGill Road, Ord Road and at the Mission Flats and Barnhartvale Landfills).

Residents are asked to store their recyclables on their property if possible.

Alternatively, recycling can be taken to the following Multi-Material BC recycling locations, however, all materials must be separated and sorted prior to drop off (i.e. paper, plastic, foam, glass, etc.): Lorne Street Bottle Depot, 270 Halston Avenue; General Grant’s Recycling Centers, 611 Fortune Drive or 963 Camosun Crescent.

The City hopes that the labour dispute between Emterra Environmental and United Steelworkers Local 1-417 will be resolved quickly.

Regular garbage collection will not be affected and will continue as per usual, and the City landfills remain open.

For regular updates, please check www.kamloops.ca. For further information on Multi-Material BC Recycling visit their website at recyclinginbc.ca/.

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(L-R) Carole Atkins, Josey Lubyk and Kelsey McCarthy would like to invite you to stop in at Josey’s Hair Gallery located at 655 Tranquille Road between June 24 and 27 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the salon.

Josey’s will be having a customer appreciation storewide sale with 40 per cent off products and drawing names for fabulous prizes!

Dear Editor, When it comes to accidents, it’s common to think it will never happen to us.

That is what we thought until our sixyear-old son, Roan, a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, lost his leg in a lawn mower accident. A few years ago, Roan was riding on a lawn mower with an adult when he fell off and severed his left leg at the knee. As he was airlifted by helicopter to the hospital, we wondered if we were going to see him again.

With lawn cutting season here, we want to help spread Roan’s message across the country that kids should never be around a lawn mower. It doesn’t matter how good you are with machinery, it just takes a moment for a life changing accident to happen.

Today, Roan is an active and energetic child thanks to help from The War Amps with financial assistance for artificial limbs, regional seminars and peer support. We just hope that his story will prevent even one child from being injured.

If you would like to learn more about how to encourage children to play safely, please visit waramps.ca. ~Jolene and Neil Heck

The North Shore has what you need this summer The beautiful North Shore is about to become even more visually appealing: 12th Street construction has begun! We’re very excited about the construction happening on 12th street between Tranquille Road and Lethbridge Avenue and the improvements that it will be making to the area and commuter traffic flow.

Traffic calming extensions will be increasing safety for kids on their route to school, bus stops will be enhanced with concrete pads and improved lighting will benefit pedestrians and drivers alike!

While these enhancements are being made, it’s a great time to visit some of the wonderful businesses in the area. With scorching hot weather approaching us quickly, pool owners will soon be able to cool off and relax in their backyard oasis. Pool Boyz knows the value of a clean, maintained swimming pool and they are more than happy

to do all of your pool duties from building, cleaning, to repairs. Visit Pool Boyz on 12th Street and when you purchase opening and closing packages together you will receive ten per cent off! Now that you’re in the backyard you might as well do some gardening! B and L Small Motors is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving Kamloops’ garden and landscaping equipment needs for over 20 years. Give your lawnmower some TLC and bring it to B and L Small Motors for any parts or equipment repairs! After that long day of fun and sun, you’ll definitely be hungry. Why not satisfy your taste buds with some juicy jerk chicken at Jam-Can Café! Authentic Jamai-

can cuisine and tasty twists on classic Canadian dishes are what make Jam-Can such a unique and inspiring place to eat. You won’t be able to resist their sweet coconut butter Johnnycake! With so many amazing businesses like these ones it’s no wonder why so many people shop on the North Shore.

Shop, stay and play on the North Shore – because when you do, you’re investing in your community, promoting your neighbours and giving us all the more reason to chant “We are the North Shore!” with pride.

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Travel numbers level off Kamloops Airport announced the traveler numbers for the month of May with a 5.3 per cent increase in monthly travelers and year-to-date travelers saw no change in numbers.

Traveler numbers have leveled off from a decline in resource workers traveling to the Northern Alberta. As with April, combined with the new Edmonton connection on WestJet Encore, May shows an increase in year over year numbers

of travelers. Kamloops Airport anticipates a stronger Alberta presence in the Kamloops area this year with the low Canadian dollar.

More visitors from the United States are anticipated as well due to the same Canadian dollar value.

Kamloops Airport continues to see growth in movements that are attributed to increased cargo and courier activity related to the increased number of local courier companies. These numbers also reflect an earlier than normal forestry wildfire season.

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Register now for summer school classes Kamloops Thompson secondary school students in grades eight through twelve may now register for summer school courses, delivered face to face and by distance learning, in a variety of subjects.

School District 73 will offer summer school courses at NorKam Secondary from Monday, June 29 to Thursday, July 23 with options for remedial course credits and full credits in english, social studies, math, science and communications.

New this year, at Kamloops Open Online Learning (KOOL)

will also offer courses for students enrolled in distance learning and will provide drop-in opportunities for support each day at NorKam Secondary.

“Summer school provides students opportunities to take core courses so they can avoid repeating the full course the following school year,” says Derek Wales, principal at NorKam Secondary.

Remedial course offerings are a total of 40 hours each and are for students who achieved at least 40 per cent in a course during the school year. Students who are suc-

Teen parties causing problems The gathering of teens, partying in city parks, has resulted in numerous calls to the Kamloops RCMP from neighboring residents.

Police will be attending these gathering and issuing violation tickets to those who are found contravening the Liquor Control and Licensing Act or City of Kamloops By-laws.

The fine for a minor in possession of liquor or consuming liquor is $230 and the by-law fine for being in a park between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am is $100.

RCMP need to have their resources available for true emergencies and not be tied to managing groups of youth partying on busy Friday and Saturday nights. Any of the youth dealt with by police will have their parents contacted to come and take responsibility for them, regardless of the time.

cessful in meeting requirements of the remedial course will receive a C grade. Students who achieved less than 40 per cent are able to repeat the full course for credit, which is a total of 80 hours. Additionally, students who received 40 per cent or higher, but want to achieve a higher letter grade than C, may also take a full-credit course. Summer school offerings are not intended for students who have not previously

taken the course.

Registrations for summer school will be accepted until Monday, June 29.

A full list of courses and a registration link is available on the School District’s website at www. sd73.bc.ca. For more information, contact Derek Wales, NorKam Secondary vice-principal at summerlearning by email at sd73.bc.ca or phone 250-376-1272.

Kamloops Storm members advance The Kamloops Storm is known for excellent hockey and for moving players to rank at a higher level. In the last month three former members of the Storm have been given the opportunity to advance their careers in hockey.

Former Storm coach Bryant Perrier has returned from coaching professionally in France has been hired to coach the North Okanagan Knights of the KIJHL. Also former assistant coach Don Schultz has been hired to coach the Thompson Valley ma-

jor midget Blazers.

And former player Shae Naka has been hired by the BCHL West Kelowna Warriors as an assistant coach.

The Storm are proud members of the KIJHL and are pleased to recognize two former members of the KIJHL who have been given the opportunity to advance their coaching careers.

Former Revelstoke Grizzly player, Luke Pearce has been hired by the WHL Kootenay Ice. Luke has been coaching in the BCHL with the Merritt Centennial.

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Summer reading club The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Library system is inviting adult readers to play a game of bingo, complete with prizes, as part of this year’s Adult Summer Reading Club.

This summer’s club will feature five grand prize winners who will each take home a $50 Chapters gift card. There will also be additional prizes for anyone who completes a full “blackout” of

their bingo card by the end of the summer.

Readers interested in participating in the Adult Summer Reading Club must be registered, which can be done online or in person at their local library branches starting Monday, June 15. This program is open to all adults 18 and over who are members of the TNRD Library System. Only one bingo card per person. For more information, rules and registration go to tnrdlib.ca/adultsrc.

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Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality has been awarded an age friendly BC recognition designation from the provincial government for its support of seniors to remain safe, active and independent.

Sun Peaks has committed to making the community age friendly by supporting seniors and people of all abilities in the community by providing amenities to facilitate walking and skiing around the village.

“Promoting fitness among seniors is vital and Sun Peaks has set a great example for other communities,” said Terry Lake, Minister of Health and MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson.

“Its commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and health conscious community aligns with our government’s principle of encouraging seniors to stay active and socially connected.”

Sun Peaks is one of eleven BC communities being recognized this week and will receive a let-

ter of congratulations, a recognition award poster, along with $1,000 to create a legacy project or a celebration.

The program is a partnership between the BC Healthy Communities Society and the Ministry of Health and is part of the Age friendly BC strategy. To date, 36 BC communities have received recognition. To achieve this, four key steps must be taken. These include establishing an age friendly advisory or steering committee, passing a council or district board resolution, conducting an assessment, and developing and publishing an action plan.

Sun Peaks and the other ten recognized communities will continue implementing plans and projects. For a complete list of age friendly recognized communities and to learn more about how communities can receive recognition check the website at www.gov.bc.ca/agefriendly/ recognition.

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Fri, July 17: Law Clinic 2:20pm

community Dinners and Dessert Nights will resume in September.

Wed, July 1: Closed Happy Canada Day! Wed, July 8: Reflexology 9:30am

ZUMBA CLASSES every Monday and wednesday at 6:15 pm

WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS: 1:30pm: Euchre TUESDAYS: 10am: Wood Carving, 1pm: Whist WEDNESDAYS: 1-3pm: Cribbage

UKULELE BEGINNER GROUP meets Tuesdays at 1:30pm. new players welcome.

THURSDAYS: 10am: STICHERS CLUB, 1pm: Whist, 1-3:30pm: BRIDGE FRIDAYS: 1pm: Canasta

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■■ Chances entertainment - June 26 Caitlin Goulet, June 27 Ryan7. Shows from 7 to 10pm.

No cover. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Big Little Science Centre June 25, 26, 27, 30: Construction Days: LEGO! Megablox, MagNext and more! Building materials will be out all day for creative constructions. Included with standard entry fee. The super Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org.

■■ BC’s Strongest Man Competition on June 27 from 11am to 4pm at Big O Tire, 160 Leigh Rd. Free to watch. Donation to Kamloops Food Bank requested.

■■ Sicilian Jazz Project on June 27 at 7:30pm at Red Beard Coffee, 449 Tranquille Rd. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office www.kamloopslive.ca or 250-374-5483.

■■ Family Caregiver Series on June 27 from 9am to 5pm at #405 – 235 1st Ave. A full day session for family members who care for a person with dementia. Learn about dementia, practical coping strategies and early planning. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-377-8200 or email thildbrand@alzheimerbc.ca.

■■ Book donations wanted for Council of Canadians’ Canada Day book sale. Drop off your books to the Smorgasbord Deli at 7th Ave. and Victoria St. any time between 7:30am and 5pm Monday through Saturday or contact Anita at 250-377-0055. Book sale takes place Saturday, June 27, from 9am to 12:30pm, at the downtown Farmers’ Market.

■■ Music in the Park at McDonald Park. July 3 - Doc and The Disorderlies, Roots; July 10 Margit Sky Project, Pop; July 17 - Nicole and Gerry, Original Dup; July 24 - Dodie Goldney’s Instamatics, Classic Rock; July 31 - Anita Eccleston, Girl with a Horn. Listings subject to change.

■■ Mother Goose Special Summertime Session at North Kamloops Library, 693 Tranquille Rd on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30am July 8 to Aug 12. Rhymes, songs and stories with your babies.

Free event, includes snack. Register in person or by calling 250-554-1124.

■■ Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale on July 18 from 8am to 12pm at Excelsior Rebekah Lodge, 423 Tranquille Rd. ■■ The Wildlife Express Volunteer Society is looking for new members to help operate the “Wildlife Express” train at the BC Wildlife Park.

People needed for helping to run or maintain the train, perform cashier duties or assist with track maintenance. FMI call 250-579-8938 or email emrobinson@telus.net.

■ Pyrohu Suppers on the last Fri. of each month from 5 to 7pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Tickets at the door. FMI call 250-5788266 or 250-376-1978.

■■ Sushi and Udon Lunch on fourth Friday each month (except July and August) at the Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. Call to book your lunch at 250-376-9629.

Don’t miss the lovely and talented Caitlyn Goulet at Chances Barside Lounge on Friday, June 26.

Weekend entertainment at Chances is always free and begins 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.

■■ Meet An Elder on Wednesdays from 9am to 4:30pm at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. RSVP to 250-554-9486. Free.

■ Army and Navy Club Events: Monday Crib at 1:30pm, Tuesday Bingo at 4:30pm, Wednesday Senior’s Darts 55+ from 1:30 to 4pm, Friday Fun with Karaoke at 7:30pm. Support local charities on Saturday and Sunday Meat Draws starting at 3pm. Army and Navy Club, #9-177 Tranquille Rd. FMI call 250-554-2455.

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Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Defend your possessions. You’ve worked hard for what you have and even though life is moving on there’s no reason to simply give it all away just because things are changing. If tempted by a stranger’s smile, say hello.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) The last couple of weeks put you on the emotional roller coaster. Your reflective and introspective cycles are now over and it’s time to shine again. Self confidence and personal ego energy return adding a bounce to your step and a smile to your words.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Money, love and personal goals are all coming into focus. On the downside, a problem from the past comes calling. Watch your back but don’t get too distracted from all of the fortune that is blessing your steps.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Teamwork and networking are your themes for this astro-cycle. You’d like to lead and show everyone that you deserve both the trust and respect that accompany positions of leadership. Let your actions motivate the team.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) It’s time to put what you’ve learned into practice. Trust your skills and your new approach to getting things done. You’re still receiving love, money and accolades from groups but it’s the office that is holding your energy.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You’re lucky in business this asto-cycle so keep pushing the career and be public about it. Distance travel is calling with an adventure that you’d love to take but you’re stuck at the office. An older person surprises with declarations of love.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Keep a close eye on the health of those close to you. An older relative may be sicker than you realize. You’re entering a cycle of money, love and power. Have fun but don’t get carried away. Success arrives through a team effort.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Enough about money, it’s time for love! This week begins a cycle where you’re going to get serious about finding a partner to share the wealth. Be aggressive but watch for stepping on toes as strangers pause to interpret your jokes.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Love is on your mind and the smiles keep coming but you have chores and they are going to keep you “One call doesall it of all”this, you’ll be asked to help out a friend. The love busy.

Throughout you’ve been waiting for is watching how you handle the pressure.

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