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BC SPCA City Challenge competition heats up for May The Kamloops and district branch of the BC SPCA is preparing for the May City Challenge and the second annual FurBall Gala! This event is perhaps the most anticipated in all the City Challenge competitions. The City Challenge is back and this year boasts a full month of events to benefit homeless animals in Kamloops and Prince George. The two communities are competing against each other once again and the competition promises to be fierce. After all, bragging rights are high stakes and full rights will be granted to the one who raises the most cash for their local SPCA. “Kamloops and Prince George haven’t faced off since 2005, when of course Kamloops won,” says Risa Leake, assistant manager of the Kamloops SPCA branch. “Like a dog before a flea treatment, Prince George is itching to win the rematch but they really shouldn’t get their hopes up”. Risa may talk tough but it is all in good fun because the true winners are the animals in both communities. The theme of this year’s City Challenge, which runs from May 1 to 31, is “Old Rivals Meet Again.” The event officially kicked off on May 1 with a barbecue and silent auction at the Kamloops shelter, 1211 8th St., from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Mayor Peter Milobar was on hand to help get things started and offer words of encouragement to local animal lovers.

Contestants for 2015 “Pet of the Ball” can be viewed and voted for at the FurBall Gala with many new categories.

The official launch will also include a free draw for an oversized stuffed animal, a cheque presentation and raffle tickets for a motorized Yamaha scooter from Schultz Motorsports. “But that’s not all,” stresses Risa. “This is a monthlong challenge so we’ve got activities going on throughout May.” The second annual FurBall Gala is the key event in the challenge this year and will be held on May 9

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at the Coast Conference Hotel and Conference Centre. Last year’s inaugural event was the crowning triumph that enabled Kamloops to annihilate Prince George in the City Challenge, which admittedly was a great comeback from the loss in 2013. “We’re counting on the FurBall Gala to allow us to reach our fundraising goals for the City Challenge,” invites Michelle Virdee,

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Over 300 volunteers worked hard at Interior Vault sorting all the donations collected from the recent Rotary Food Drive on April 25. This drive collected 63,500 pounds of food, the most ever collected!

FurBall Gala — pinnacle of City Challenge – continued from page 1 and services. One of those bags will contain a voucher/ certificate for a beautiful barbeque valued at $1200.00.” Tickets are still available but going fast. Interest in the Furball Gala is high this year and Michelle suggests people order soon or miss out on this animal lover’s celebration. This year tickets are available at spcafurball.bpt.me and all money raised at the FurBall Gala remains in the Kamloops area. Guests are requested an emailed photo of their family pets to be used in the décor and for the “Pet of the Ball” contest to be held at the FurBall Gala. The winning pets’ photo will be proudly displayed in the BCSPCA Kamloops shelter as the 2015 Pets of the Ball recipient. Please email pet pictures to kamloopsevents@ spca.bc.ca. New categories for different species of pets have been added this year to include four different pets to be chosen, aptly named “Purrfect Friends”, “Wagging Tails”, “Feathers, Fins and Fuzzies” and “Barnyard Buddies”. Some of the other activities currently planned for the City Challenge include a book sale and various community barbeque events all around Kamloops. The book sale will be held from May 16 to 23 at the Northills Mall. Dona-

tions can be dropped off at the mall between May6 and 15 in the bin in front of the old Fabricland store and may include books, puzzles or DVD’s. Please do not bring donations to the shelter due to lack of space to store them. On Saturday, May 15, the public is invited to the BC SPCA and Hill’s Science Diet Open House at the Kamloops shelter from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The family-focused event includes a barbecue, children’s games and prizes, a bouncy house for kids and special guests of the furry and four-legged kind from the shelter. Hill’s Science Diet, which generously donates all the food for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens at BC SPCA shelters across the province, offers a free bag of food with every adoption. On May 29, there is a final Roundup event at the Kamloops Walmart store. There will be a barbecue and raffle ticket sale, and Radio NL will be broadcasting from the store location. Then on May 31 from 5:00 pm

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on, a pub night fundraiser is set for the Fox’n Hounds pub located at 945 Columbia Street West. Ticket price includes a scrumptious dinner and there will also be a 50/50 draw and a silent auction. Other groups and businesses that want to help animals with their own event are encouraged to call the shelter at 250-376-7722 to coordinate their efforts. The City Challenge has a tendency to create a little friendly competition and Kamloops has proven time and again that this city knows how to pull together to make a difference. The BC SPCA fundraising goal for Kamloops in the City Challenge is $40,000. “This will go a long way toward improving the lives of animals in our community,” says Risa. “Our branch alone cares for 1,700 animals a year, and we couldn’t do that without the support of so many people.” Help the Kamloops branch of the BC SPCA help more homeless animals in the Kamloops community. Your gift could save a life. Trina Budai

In the April 29 edition of the North Shore Echo, we made an error in the Rhinotec business profile. We forgot to include the phone number! To reach Darrin Rein of Rhinotec, please call 250-572-7363.

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Country crooning Aaron Halliday performed as “Almost Alan Jackson” on Saturday, May 2 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles here on the North Shore for a packed house!

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City updates its Food Trucks program restaurants. Additional changes to food trucks regulations for 2015 include: allowing food trucks on private property in the Tranquille Market Street District; at the Kamloops Airport; and in an expanded range of industrial areas (subject to approval by property owners). The proposed changes come through input gathered from Business Improvement Associations and food truck operators that participated in the 2014 pilot project. The intention of the changes is to provide increased opportunity for food vending in the City without adversely impacting area restaurants. Specific operating criteria for interested food vendors can be obtained by contacting the City of Kamloops Business License office at blicensed@kamloops.ca or 250-828-3481.

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For the 2015 season, the On-Street Food Trucks Program will focus on encouraging vendors to provide great food at the City’s beautifully landscaped Gaglardi Square. Up to two standard-sized food trucks may be permitted to operate at the same time at this Seymour Street location weekdays, while one truck may be permitted weekends. Earlier set-up hours (9:00 am weekdays, and 7:00 am weekends) provide opportunity for increased food service at this location. The City’s removal of the on-street vending locations at Victoria Street and 5th Avenue is intended to protect bricks-and-mortar restaurants on Victoria Street. This goal is also advanced by the City’s bylaw requirement that food trucks operating on private property maintain a 50-metre setback from existing

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The first Papa John’s Dreams for Kids Day raised more than $42,000 to help make dreams come true for kids with disabilities and life-threatening illnesses. Papa John’s took over the program from Wendy’s late last year. And Wednesday, April 29, five participating restaurants in Kamloops, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Prince George raised the money.

Kamloops Walks to End MS On May 24 more than 6,000 British Columbians will lace up for the Scotiabank MS Walk and join together in the fight to end multiple sclerosis. Danica Therrien, a Team Captain in the Kamloops Scotiabank Walk says, “I walk for my childhood friend and the thousands of Canadians living with MS. When my friend was diagnosed, we didn’t know much about multiple sclerosis. Now, we know, and we want all Canadians to know about MS. I walk, because together, we can educate, show support, and we can find the cure”.

The Scotiabank MS Walk features a wheelchair accessible route supporting participants who use mobility aids. To register for the Kamloops Scotiabank MS Walk, visit mswalks.ca or call 250314-0773. New for the Kamloops Scotiabank MS

Walk, when participants register and raise at least $20, they will be entered to win a fantastic night out in Vancouver prize package. Last year over 550 participants raised approximately $78,000 for the MS Society, Kamloops and Area Chapter.

Potter’s Guild presents “High Tea”

The Thompson Valley Potters Guild will come together to showcase their third group exhibition, High Tea. This collective art show will be on display from Thursday, May 7 to Saturday, May 30. The Kamloops Arts Council’s Main Gallery is open five days a week from Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays until 4:00pm. Admission is by donation. An opening reception will be hosted on Saturday, May 9 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Author visits as part of Kids Book Week The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Library System is hosting a series of readings by Canadian author Joel Sutherland as part of TD Canadian Children’s Book Week. You can catch a reading at the North Kamloops Library on Thursday, May 7 at 10:45 am. Sutherland is an author and librarian who you may have seen at St. An-

drews on the Square on May 4 where he presented a free book reading to a captivated audience. He is the author of children’s books “Be a Writing Superstar”, “Haunted Canada 4” and “Frozen Blood”, a horror novel that was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award. His latest book is “Haunted Canada 4”, part of a popular series and is currently working

on “Haunted Canada 5” as well as a young adult horror novel. The event is free but sign-up is recommended. Please contact the North Kamloops Library at 250-554-1124.

RCMP enlist Alexa’s Bus

Once again Kamloops RCMP will have the use of Alexa’s Bus to enhance their enforcement on impaired drivers. This mobile unit contains all the equipment required to collect evidence and process the impaired drivers efficiently and effectively at roadside locations. It eliminates the need to transport persons back to the detachment to conduct the tests and seek legal advice. Alexa’s bus would not have come to be without the support of ICBC, MADD, the BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation, Road Safety Partners and community supporters who donated to the campaign. Citizens can expect to see the bus out at road checks and community events over the next week.

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B.C. Arts Council approves grants Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone and KamloopsNorth Thompson MLA Terry Lake congratulated five key local arts and culture organizations and individuals that applied successfully for recent B.C. Arts Council funding. Grant recipients are the Kamloops Art Gallery who received $37,000 to further the increased engagement of youth in the creation of new work designed by them through the Visual Language Project, Kamloops Arts Council for $10,000 towards the enhancement of the River-

town Players Summer Theatre Program, Lea J. Bucknell who received $6,000 towards new work for the Midnight Sun Camera Obscura Festival, Arnica Artist Run Centre Society received $4,250 to produce three exhibitions by artists whose work aims to disrupt expectations of the mundane and Melissa Thomas received $1,500 to complete Academie Duello’s Fight Directors Canada certification course. For a list of recipients, or for more information on B.C. Arts Council grants, visit bcartscouncil.ca.

Humor writing workshop The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Library System is hosting a reading and workshop by BC author Neil McKinnon called “Humor for the Serious” at the North Kamloops Library on Wednesday, May 6 at 7 pm. McKinnon is an alumnus of the Writing with Style Program at the Banff Centre and has been shortlisted for the Stephen Leacock Award for humor and for the Albert Brook Award for short fiction. He has also served on literary juries and edited and published academically. The event is free but sign up is recommended. Please contact the library at 250-554-1124 to reserve a spot.

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The bridge deck is currently down to two lanes (one in each direction) for the duration of the project. The traffic signal timings at the south end of the bridge have been adjusted accordingly to accommodate traffic flow. The Tranquille Road entry ramp onto the bridge will remain closed to regular traffic, with priority access for emergency vehicles, transit and school buses. A 30 km/hr speed limit is in effect throughout the construction zone, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

The Tranquille Road exit ramp and Fortune Drive overpass are scheduled to be closed starting the week of May 4 for approximately 4 weeks. Once this closure is in effect, the traffic signal at Leigh Road and Fortune Drive will be adjusted as follows: - A left turn arrow will be implemented for north bound traffic turning off Fortune Drive onto Leigh Road; and - A right turn arrow will be implemented for traffic turning south bound off Leigh Road onto Fortune Drive. The best way to decrease traffic congestion is to decrease traffic:

Plan ahead. Use alternate routes. Carpool, bike, walk or take transit. For weekly traffic updates and the live bridge cam, visit

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So many ways to celebrate Mother’s Day ■■ ‘Supporting Our Aged Loved Ones’ workshop on May 6 from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm at Interior Savings Centre. Participants will receive the Kamloops and area Seniors’ Quick Guide. To register, call 250-828-3500 or visit kamloops.ca/ezreg with program number 240082. FMI contact Shona at 250-377-4317 or shomo@telus.net. ■■ Chances entertainment - May 8 Sabrina Weeks, May 9 Duane Steele. Shows from 7 to 10pm. No cover. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ BIG Little Science Centre May 9: Mining Day: Free entry! 11am to 4pm. 655 Holt St. blscs.org ■■ Raffle Tickets on sale now at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Win a beautiful handmade quilt, a Mary Kay gift basket or a Norwex gift basket. Tickets on sale at the front desk during regular office hours. Draw to take place on May 9 - just in time for Mother’s Day! ■■ Rummage Sale and Mother’s Day Vendor Market on May 9 from 8am to 2pm at 3550 Westsyde Rd. Check family friendly carnival games and BBQ. ■ Strawberry Tea and Plant Sale on May 9 from 2 to 3:30pm at Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. Hosted by the United Church Women, Community Kitchens and Sensational Soups. Plants, home baking white elephant items and crafts. Strawberry shortcake and tea also available. ■■ Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale on May 9 at North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Bake Sale at 1:30pm and Tea at 2pm. Tickets in advance at the front desk. Entertainment provided by the Late Bloomers. Door prizes and draw for Spring Raffle. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■ Community Dinner on May 10 at 5pm at North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Roast beef dinner catered by Harold’s Restaurant. Entertainment provided by Side Winders. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■ Night at the Drum on May 11 from 7 to 9pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. A multicultural event featuring six drumming groups with proceeds helping homeless Kamloops youth. Presented by White Buffalo Aborigi-

She’s crafty - Janice Achilles displays the arts and crafts that are always for sale at the North Shore Community Centre located at 730 Cottonwood Avenue. You can drop by the Maple Room Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to find that special something.

nal and Metis Health Society. Tickets available at kamloopslive.ca. ■■ Hot Dog Sale on May 14 from 12pm to 1:30pm in Fulton & Company parking lot, 350 Lansdowne St. Hot dog, drink and a homemade dessert. ■■ Batchelor Heights Community Yard Sale on May 24 from 9am to 2pm. Come join the community of Batchelor Heights for awesome yard sales, good deals and a great view. ■■ Free Movie Night on May 25 at 7pm at

North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Movie to be decided closer to date. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■ 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 250-5798938 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 250-578-8266 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. ■ Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse Weekly Events: Tues. Jam Night, Thurs. Music Bingo. Fri. Karaoke. 843 Desmond St. FMI call 250-376-4397. ■■ 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. ■■ Jigging Classes on Tuesdays at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. Children’s class from 4 to 4:30pm. Adult Class from 5 to 6:30pm. RSVP to 250-554-9486. Free program. ■■ Soup and Sandwiches for the homeless from 3 to 5pm on the third Sunday of the month at Northcott’s New and Used, 419 Tranquille Rd.

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Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) It might have begun with something simple but it set the wheels in motion and the change is now obvious. Not only do you look and feel different but recent events have also given you a new vision on how you fit into the bigger picture. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Yes, your energy is low, and the behind the scenes battle might still bring a few surprises but you’re almost out of the woods and the future is looking bright. New faces are smiling and enticing you to take a chance. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) You’d love to lend a helping hand but make sure it’s on your terms. Saying yes one too many times will actually close a door you hoped would stay open. Get out into your world and say hello. An old lover returns your message. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Work is beginning to push more than just your buttons but rewards are waiting if you can stay out of trouble. Get out with friends and tell them your problems. It’s still a good time to buy a lottery ticket. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Luck is still flowing behind the scenes in secret affairs and relationships. If someone tries to sneak something past you, they’ll be caught. Take the high road and simply do your best to be your best. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) A financial wish comes true with the help of someone from a distance. It’ll leave you wondering why you didn’t give a stranger a better chance. This week will restore your faith in yourself and hopefully your confidence in love. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You’re a loving sign with a lot to give but this week love simply asks for too much. Set your boundaries and make them stick. You’ve finally realized the waiting game is the same as going it alone. Be the love you’d like to receive. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Love brings unexpected rewards but patience is required to accept them. You’ll second guess a decision but the opportunity has already expired. Sudden changes in your bank balance leave you with a smile. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Resist the urge to force a creative effort onto the team. Your ideas are being noticed and accepted but it’s going to take time to implement them. Push hard at the gym. You’ll want to look your best when love smiles back. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) The new job becomes official and although it’ll take you away from home, it’ll also reveal unexpected opportunities. A playful attitude can transform someone close into more than just a friend. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Hidden within a group of new friends is a game changer that will help clear nagging hurdles. Difficult decisions will require soft words. You’ll still be seen as the bad guy but decision made out of love will be accepted peacefully. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) A positive change has the corporate ladder calling your name. The bosses see you as a responsible and hard working leader who’s especially skilled at working the books. Be the first in with money saving ideas and rewards will follow. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

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