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Spring into the North Shore! The winter chill is thawing, days are longer and the sun is starting to shine. Who else is ready for a new season? Whatever that groundhog has to say about the weather, the calendar decrees that springtime is right around the corner. Children have two weeks of school holidays and if you’re very lucky—so do you! How are you spending that time? Are you at a loss as to how to spend Spring Break and Easter? Make a Kamloops staycation! Explore the North Shore! Head over to Red Beard for lattes and look around the shops along Tranquille Road. Check out The Fun Factor at 910 Tranquille Road and follow 3-D Mini Golf or Laser Tag with a late breakfast at the Denny’s Restaurant next door! The North Shore Library always has something special on the go and there’s something for all ages! From Mother Goose Programming, Tiny Tunes classes, educational programs such as computer (L-R) Cadence Tuplin, Avery Bowden and Tali Tuplin enjoy their first visit to Fun Factor classes, Lego Club and here on the North Shore. The girls are on spring break from the Sunshine Coast and Book Clubs. There are free are headed to Sun Peaks. programs for tweens (nine
to 12 year olds), which include snacks, crafts and a variety of games. For Spring Break, the North Shore Library is offering a slew of Harry Potter themed events! Check out the website for all programming details: www.tnrdlib. ca/?p=/pages/programs_ events/ or contact the Library at 250-554-1124. The Big Little Science Centre (BLSC), located at 655 Holt Street, always has something exciting going on—educational and fun, children of all ages will enjoy the many experiments and visual illusions at their many stations. They also offer special shows, such as The Super Static Electricity Show, the Gorgeous Colour Mixing Lab and Marvelous Magnetism. The BLSC also offers birthday party and a Robotics Club! Take a look at their website for all the upcoming featured events and programs (http:// biglittlesciencecentre.org/). Look no further than McArthur Park for an active outing! Overlooking the Thompson River, McArthur Island Park is - continued on page 2
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North Shore McDonald’s held their Grand Opening of the newly renovated restaurant on Saturday, March 5. Present for the celebrations were (L-R) Alan Gozda, owner/operator, MLA Terry Lake, Mayor Peter Milobar, Ronald McDonald and Brandy Hazen, North Shore restaurant manager.
Dr. Andrew Weaver, MLA and Green Party Leader to visit On March 18 to 19, the Kamloops branch of the British Columbia Green Party will be welcoming Dr. Andrew Weaver, MLA and Green Party Leader. Dr. Weaver served as Canada Research Chair in the School of Earth Sciences and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria. His research focus has been on environment science and climate change and his work made him one of the strongest voices in transitioning to a green future. As one of the lead authors for the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th scientific assessments, Dr. Weaver came face to face with some of the sobering pieces of evidence regarding our changing world. As a result, Andrew Weaver switched careers and begun his political career by announcing his candidacy for the position of MLA for Oak Bay – Gordon Head on
Vancouver Island in 2012. His journey was the subject of a well received and inspiring documentary by Vancouverbased filmmaker Robert Alstead called ‘Running on Climate’ (released 2015). In 2008 Dr. Weaver was appointed to the Order of British Columbia and in 2013 he was awarded a Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee Medal. Dr. Weaver ’s visit in Kamloops will include several meetings with local Green Party members, a visit of the proposed Ajax mine site and a fundraising dinner at Nandi’s Flavours of India at 610 Columbia Street West, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Saturday, March 19, 2016.
The City of Kamloops, specifically City Council, will be hosting a town hall meeting to share its consultant’s preliminary review of KGHM International Inc.’s (KGHM) submission to the BC Environmental Assessment Office (BC EAO). Following the presentation, the public will be invited to ask questions of SLR Consulting regarding the information presented. This public meeting will take place at Thompson Rivers University Grand Hall from 6:00 to 10:00 pm on Friday, March 18. The meeting will begin with an overview by SLR Consulting on its initial findings of KGHM’s submission and which will include an initial response to the questions posed by the City of Kamloops and residents at the City-hosted public input session on September 28, 2015. The remainder of the meeting will be an opportunity for the public to seek clarification from the consultant on their presentation. Members of the public who wish to speak will be allocated three minutes to put forward their questions and comments. This City-led initiative does not replace the process being run by the BC Environmental Assessment Office. The intent of the meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity to hear the preliminary findings from SLR before they officially submit their comments to the EAO prior to the end of the 75-day public comment period.
A plethora of Spring Break staycation ideas – continued from front a 126 acre space, with 14 ball diamonds, nine-full sized soccer fields, one mini field, one Olympic ice surface, seating for 1,000, golf course, mini golf course, lagoon, wild flora and fauna reserve, tennis courts, outdoor exercise equipment, an indoor sports centre, a skate park and plenty of picnic areas. The perimeter of the park offers a paved trail for walkers, joggers, and those on bicycles and roller blades. Need a little more of an adventure? The Hoodoos offers a
challenging and picturesque experience. Just west of the airport, the Hoodoos host a fascinating cluster of volcanic features along the slopes of Cinnamon
Ridge. The narrow sandstone appearances of the canyon and hoodoo spires that rise above the canyon are fascinating features of the hike. Enjoy spectacular views of the entire region once you reach the top. After your hike, drive out to Tranquille Farm Fresh and take in the view of the lake. Enjoy an appetizer and a beer from Pogue Mahone’s before heading home. However you spend your Spring Break, enjoy anything and everything that North Kamloops has to offer! Alicia Ashcroft, freelance
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Imminent gang violence unconfirmed The Kamloops RCMP and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC) would like to assure residents of Kamloops that a recent local media report about potential imminent “gang war” in the community is unconfirmed at this time. “At this point there is nothing arising from our intelligence, investigations or community connections that support the increased threat level indicted in a recent local news article,” says Cpl. Cheryl Bush, Kamloops RCMP. “While a street level drug trade does exist there is no indication of any escalating risk to the public.” The RCMP would like to assure the community that efforts to disrupt and prevent organized crime from establishing a foothold in the community are ongoing. These efforts have been identified as a priority for the Detachment for a number
of years, and nothing has changed in that respect. “Recent investigations which have revealed an element of organized crime activity have certainly reinforced the need to continue this work,” explains Cpl. Bush. “All units within the detachment continuously gather intelligence and follow up on the information. These types of investigations are often met with little or no cooperation from all parties involved, leaving the police to rely on other sources and evidence to successfully prosecute those responsible for violence.” In addition, local enforcement efforts to suppress and diminish criminal activity taking place in the community are supported by CFSEU-BC, but both agencies say that receiving information from the public remains key in combatting criminal activity. “Through comprehen-
sive information sharing between partner agencies as well as members of the community coming forward with any information that they may have, we will be able to reduce any threat to the public,” explains Cst. Jordan McLellan of the CFSEU-BC. “We are always looking for information relating to organized crime, gangs and other groups of individuals who are participating in illegal activities.” Currently police in British Columbia, led by the CFSEU-BC, are using a predictive targeting process that has modernized municipal, provincial and federal intelligence, which helps police prioritize potential threats. There is a shared responsibility for combating gang violence across policing units and partner agencies. This intelligence-led process is the first in Canada to drive operations, tackling area-
specific issues while also meeting province-wide challenges. The CFSEUBC’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team travels throughout the province and works with local detachments to support their efforts in the reduction of violent crimes due to gang activity. “Fighting gang violence requires a multi-faceted approach to dealing with the problem,” says Cst. McLellan. “We are determined to succeed but we cannot combat gang crime alone. We work closely with our many partner agencies like the Kamloops RCMP, as well as our communities across the province and country.” Anyone, including the media, who has information that suggests there is the imminent potential for violence should be making a report directly to the police or to Crime Stoppers. Cpl. Cheryl Bush Kamloops RCMP
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Guest coach announced for spring break soccer camp
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Jason of All Tree Service scales a 12-foot ladder as he prunes a fruit tree this last week at a residence on Willow Street.
Soccer Quest has announced the attendance of Matt Sheppard as the guest coach for the High Performance Spring Break Camp from March 21 to 24. Matt will be in attendance at all the sessions and this is a great opportunity to be taught the good habits of becoming a top player from one of Canada’s top coaches. Matt has just completed a contract as the head coach of the New South Wales Soccer Association in Australia. He also coached with the Canadian National team program and won National Gold with the BC U14 Girls provincial team. Matt is an ‘A’ license coach and is currently working on his Pro License. He is presently the head coach for the Calgary Chinooks. For more details or to register for the Spring Break Camps go to www.soccerquest.ca or call the Soccer Quest office at 250-572-GOAL.
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Solar Compass project moves ahead Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will soon showcase a transformative new “solar roadway” technology, so new that it may be the first in Canada. A team of faculty, staff and students has learned that the Solar Compass project will receive funding of $36,000 from the TRU Sustainability Grant Fund and the project will now go ahead. The new technology involves thick glass plates that can be walked or driven on and have an embedded photovoltaic layer. The team will install these modules into the pavement at the entrance to the TRU Arts and Education (AE) building, within the decorative compass that is there already and gives the project its name: Solar Compass project. The modules are expected to generate 9700 kWh/year of electricity over the planned 25 to 30 year lifetime, enough to run forty computers operating eight hours/ day. The project has an educational focus too. A monitoring system will be on display online and inside the AE Building, showing electricity production in real-time with easily accessible historical data. This will be available to a wide range of academic and vocational courses on campus. The project team is led by Dr. Michael Mehta of TRU’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and includes a number of faculty, staff and students as well as Kamloops community members. Grant funding is the final
piece of the arrangement that will make it possible to proceed with installation over the coming year. Dr. Mehta says, “The Solar Compass is an example of how universities can collaborate with the private sector and non-profit sector to develop sustainable energy technologies that have the potential to make a difference. Only by working together can we unleash the power of creativity needed to make a lasting and significant contribution to a world increasingly threatened by climate change.” Solar Earth Technologies, a corporate partner based in Vancouver, provides the underlying technology and the product modules used in the Solar Compass project. The company plans to revolutionize the infrastructure of Canadian roadways with their Solar-Powered Roadways and Electric Vehicles (SPREV) system, paving roadways and paths with photovoltaic materials. They will donate the solar modules worth up to $60,000 for the pilot project at TRU and provide ongoing consultation on installation and maintenance. The Solar Compass team looks forward to moving ahead with the project and thanks the TRU Sustainability Grant Fund, Solar Earth Technologies, Riverside Energy Systems and BCSEA Kamloops for their support. See the project’s video and more information at www.solarcompass.ca.
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Kamloops Long Blades do well at Championships The BC Speed Skating Short Thomas Keijzer came 6th in Track Championships concluded 19-year-old males. over the weekend of March 5th and Leah Turner finished 3rd for 6th at McArthur Island with the 11-year-old females, while Martina host Kamloops Long Blades doing Antifay finished 2nd for 12-yearwell in a number of age classes. old females. Holly Antifay finTeagan Lawhead finished ished 3rd for 15-year-old females. in 5th for ten-year-old males. The skaters also had a number For 11-year-old males, Vlad of personal bests. Demishkevich finished 2nd Martina Antifay is now and Cameron Thomas finished going to the Canadian West 9th. Isaiah Jessie Uribe finished Short Track Championships in 5th for 13-year-old males, and Edmonton March 19 and 20.
First in Summer Concert Series announced Sun Peaks Resort has announced the headliner for the first of their two Summer Concert Series Weekends: Sam Roberts Band! The six time Juno Award winning Canadian rockers will be hitting the Sun Peaks outdoor stage on Friday, July 8, and the weekend will be full of live entertainment so stay tuned for more details! Are you a local band or musician? Want a chance to play five paid shows in Sun Peaks this summer, including a show on the Sam Roberts Band concert weekend? Enter the Sun Peaks Music Search for your chance to win! Can’t wait
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The Kamloops Naturalists Club is helping to organize a grassland cleanup day and need hands to help out! If you have a few free hours, your support would be appreciated. On Sunday, March 20 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm the Club and volunteers will cleanup at the Dewdrop and afterwards will enjoy free burgers and hot dogs served at noon. Interested volunteers are asked to bring a good pair of gloves and proper footwear as well as a snack and a water bottle. To get to the Dewdrop, drive out past the Kamloops Airport on your way to Tranquille Lake. Stay right at the fork towards Tranquille Farms. Drive 4.1 kilometers up the Red Lake Road and turn left at the big hairpin corner. Continue straight along the road for another 3.5 km and you’ll see all the vehicles parked there.
Enjoy a free outdoor show on March 26 with BCbased band, Shred Kelly, along with some guests.
until July for your end with us enjoylive music fix? You ing sunshine on the don’t have to! Shred slopes, live music, Kelly, along with and Easter activities some guests, are for the kids. in Sun Peaks for a Check out the free outdoor show events calendar at on Saturday, March sunpeaksresort.com/ 26. Bring your fam- events-and-festivals/ ily and friends to events-calendar to spend Easter week- find out more.
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Feedback requested on Goose Lake Road closure The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure the Thompson Nicola District Office, Ministry is asking for comments from the public related to of Transportation and Infrastructure via mail at the proposal by KGHM Ajax to request a permit #127-447 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C to permanently close approximately 6.8 km of 2T3 c/o Development Approvals, or by email Goose Lake Road where it would be under the at TNDistrictdevapps@gov.bc.ca. The deadline wet tailings storage lake. The company has no is April 11. Also, please send your response to plans to replace this road. Do you use the Goose the BC Environmental Assessment Office Public Lake Road for access to Lac le Jeune Road, bik- Comment site at http://ajax.projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/ ing, motorcycling, walking, running, bird watch- public/project/569d3edbbfa11d0c009f92ee. The ing, etc.? Please send your written comments to deadline is also April 11.
North Shore recreational facilities consultations and the possible closure of Westsyde Community Pool Dear Mayor Milobar and improvements to the HVAC Council: system, the addition of a family The Westsyde Community / handicapped change room, new Development Society (WCDS) tile flooring, and recent addiwishes to confirm the long tions of hot tub, steam room, and association and partnership sauna; all of which augment the between the WCDS and the existing pool facilities. City over the years to improve These combined expenditures and update the facilities at the have cost several hundreds Westsyde Swimming Pool and of thousands of dollars. The Community Centre. WCDS feels that this commuThe pool and exercise facili- nity investment should be recties include: updating equipment, ognized and supported with the a $22,000.00 contribution for repair of the pool roof system one piece of exercise equipment, in order to maintain the options as well as a new heating boiler, and operation at Westsyde Pool.
We urge Council to recognize and support the Westsyde community with this investment, and to recognize the interests and wishes of the residents, both young and old, who live in this growing residential area of Kamloops. They wish to continue this use of this user-friendly and easily accessible facility. Your decision in support of this objective would be very much appreciated by all of us. Sincerely, Steve Delaney, president, WCDS, 250-579-9636
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It’s time for the wearing of the green ■“A ■ Touch of Ireland” on March 19 at 2pm at Brock Centre Theatre, 9B – 1800 Tranquille Rd. Presented by Class Act Theatre Society. An original play with Irish songs, humour and lots of fun. Advance tickets available at the Brock Centre for Seniors Information by calling 778470-6000 or at the door on show dates. ■■ Chances - March 18 Doc and The Disorderlies, March 19 Paisley Groove (*Playing extended hours 6 to 11pm- supporting the 12th Anniversary Gala). Shows from 7 to 10pm. Jam Night every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Big Little Science Centre: March 19 to 24: Super Static Electricity Show at 11am and 1:30pm. An interactive, fun show that introduces static electricity, explores how it works and produces static in many ways, including using van de Graaff generators. Is it time for your science centre hair-do? March 22: Radio Control Flying demonstrations 10am to 12pm. Join Mark Betuzzi, of the Kamloops Model Airplane Society, all morning. He will fly his amazing model airplanes and answer questions about model airplanes, flight and the club. Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org. ■■ Open House for Grief Resource and Support Program on March 17 from 11am to 5pm at Brock CSI, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Light refreshments available. FMI contact info@csikamloops.ca. ■■ Chimera vs Trudat (Battle Royale) Comedy Improv on March 19 at 7pm at the Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. tickets at the door (cash only). Presented by The Freudian Slips. FMI visit chimeratheatre.com. ■■ Easter Bread and Bake Sale on March 19 from 10am to 12pm at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille Rd. Easter breads, cabbage rolls, perogies and homemade baking. Everyone welcome. ■■ Seedy Saturday on March 19 from 9:30am to 1pm at OLPH Parish Centre, 635
Don’t miss the groovy sounds of Paisley Groove on Saturday, March 19 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm at Chances Barside Lounge as they will be performing for the 12th Anniversary Gala.
Tranquille Rd. Local, Heritage and Heirloom seeds available and much more! Teahouse, Eats Amore Food Truck, children’s activities and door prizes. Sponsored by Kamloops Regional Farmers Market. FMI contact info@ ssolgardens.com. ■■ Fun Laughter Friends adult social group events: March 20: Plant and Seed Exchange, April 5: Meet and Greet, April 12: Ladies Only Morning. FMI contact laugh2014@shaw.ca. ■■ Annual Easter Bake Sale on March 25 from 10am to 12pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Presented by the Ukrainian Women’s Association. Easter breads and baking, cabbage rolls, perogies, sausage, Ukrainian Easter eggs and egg writing supplies, Ukrainian ceramics. Easter Egg writing supplies are available now. FMI call Bella 250376-9680 or Donna 250-376-0581.
■“Let’s ■ Scrap Breast Cancer” on April 9 from 10am to 10pm and April 10 from 9am to 4pm at the Brock CSI, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Scrapbooking fundraiser with door prizes, games, draws, lunch and so much more! FMI and registration contact Jacki at 250-579-0195 or avonjacki@gmail.com. ■■ Garden Plot for rent in Oak Hills. FMI call Dolly at 250-579-5067. ■■ 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. ■ Pyrohu Suppers on the last Fri. of each month (except March, July, Aug.) from 5 to 7pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Tickets at the door. FMI call 250-578-8266 or 250-376-1978.
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Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) It’s still ”me” time. You’re shining both individually and with your partner but you’re the real star of the show. A new dress and a suddenly playful smile bring hope for an early spring. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) A reflective mood has you revisiting the past and recharging your emotional batteries, but your outward and expressive energy has you on edge and wants to get out and play. Try and get out of the city and ditch the cold for a couple of days. A secret affair is calling. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You’ve entered a cycle where friends, networking and your expanded social group take on a greater importance and bring you luck. Ask your friends for help and you’ll receive the benefits of good karma. Love is waiting at a group event. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) You can see the signs of progress but love is still giving you fits. If your outward expressions are being met with a silent smile then channel some of that flirty energy back into your work. An office romance is waiting. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) You’re currently so busy that it’s difficult to imagine you taking a vacation but that’s exactly what’s in store. Exotic and unusual faces bring a fresh perspective and a new outlet for fun. Think big picture as a face from the past comes calling. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) If someone close has started becoming a downer then shake it off. You’ve just awakened to your own financial potential and it’s time to go and get what’s yours. Love will return but for now, get cracking on the paperwork. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) It’s all systems forward in love. Keep an eye on the details but try and keep the romance alive. If problems at home start getting the best of you, call a close friend for advice. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Plans made now to improve your habits, health and daily routine have a strong chance of success. Take a second look at your New Year’s resolution and get back on track. It’s not too late. Things are just beginning.
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Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Your heart will belong to your partner this week. Do something special for the relationship. Presents are nice but together time is even better.
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Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your emotional and physical strengths return with enough zeal to burst any bubble of gloom. Home and plans for the future take centre stage. Mend fences with family.
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Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) It’s finally time for Scorpio love! Get out there and take a chance. You are in a very lucky cycle where personal expressions and a childlike enthusiasm will win hearts and favors. Buy a lottery ticket.
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Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) All efforts should be channeled into your finances. Both team and individual ventures have the green light. Keep your eyes open for friends who may not have your back. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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