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North Shore theatre does exist! to get back to my one true love; the stage. On a chance meeting at Overlanders Day, I met Darcy Gorill, president of the Kamloops Players Society and discovered the oldest established amateur theatre group in Kamloops is still going strong nearly 50 years later. I found myself at a script reading at the Stage House Theatre at 422 Tranquille Road for the player’s fantastic fall production called Harvey. Seated around the meeting room, it was evident that each member was driven by the same passion for the performing arts I had. We were from all different walks of life with varying levels of experience, representing a vast demographic of artistic abilities, drawn together for the sole purpose of collaborating, supporting each other and creating art to entertain others. This was the same atmosphere I experienced when Beattie kids got together; I was home. Sharon Huuha, executive board member explains, “We are always looking for new members. Each production requires a team of people not only on stage but also for a number of production roles such as stage managing, operating sound and lights, costuming, collecting and making props, back stage crew, set construction, marketing, greeting and welcoming people. If you thought you could do it, try it!” - continued on page 2
When I arrived in Kamloops four short years ago, it was with the intention of providing educational opportunities for my teenage daughter in the performing arts. Having been raised around aspiring thespians, musicians and artists, she outgrew our little community theatre in rural BC and needed something more challenging to keep her interested in school. We enrolled at Beattie School of the Arts, packed our costumes and scripts and moved to the big city where she majored in dance and graduated with some of the most talented, amazing young artists I have ever met. For many years, they supported each other and created brilliant productions together, united by a true and unyielding passion for the arts. The kids are young adults now, I see them going about their busy days around Kamloops, so grown up, productive and successful in their lives and wonder what happened to the raw, creative talent that graced the halls of Beattie and were off to leave their mark in the arts community. Having fulfilled my commitment in Kamloops, I began to realize I wasn’t done with theatre yet. Interviewing creative genius, writing about arts and events in Kamloops and brainstorming with my creative team reignited the spark of inspiration needed
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Water demand modeling exercise and soil analysis The City of Kamloops, in partnership with the Kamloops Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Community Futures Thompson Country, is conducting a water demand modeling exercise and soil analysis for the City’s agricultural land base. This project is funded in part by the City of Kamloops, Community Futures and the BC Ministry of Agriculture through federal-provincial programs delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC. The water demand model, a water management planning tool, calculates current and future agricultural water demands for areas within the Agricultural Land Reserve and areas zoned for agriculture within the City. The model calculates water use on a property-by-property basis, and sums the demand of each property to obtain a total demand for the entire water basin and each sub-basin. Crop type, irrigation system type, soil texture and historical climate data are all used to calculate current water demands and to project future demands using various climate change scenarios. The analysis, scheduled to be complete by the spring of 2016, “will increase the City’s understanding of opportunities and issues related to crop irrigation and is anticipated to help both the industry and City administration enhance agricultural productivity with a long term goal of seeing more land available for production”, according to Business Operations and Community Planning manager with the City of Kamloops, Maren Luciani. Micheal Firlotte, the City’s Utilities Services manager, says, “Our Utility Department controls the Noble Creek irrigation system. With climate change and increased hydro charges for pumping, it will be welcomed to have this analysis to see what can be done to improve the overall consumption of this system for the future”. Once complete, both the report from the analysis and the soils mapping will be made available through the City’s website, allowing local farmers and the general public access to detailed water demand and soils information.
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Streak for Cancer event raises funds and awareness Throughout the month of October salons across BC will be participating in “Streak for Cancer,” a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society that involves putting pink streaks in their clients’ hair. For a $10 minimum donation clients at participating salons can get a pink hair streak to show their support for women facing breast cancer, a disease that affects over 3,000 British Columbian women every year. “This is a fun, simple way for people to show their support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” says Jennifer Harbaruk, revenue development coordinator with the Canadian Cancer Society. “We’ve definitely come a long way. In 1986, breast cancer patients had a 53 per cent chance of survival. Thanks to significant investment in breast cancer research the survival rate is now 88 per cent, that’s a 35 per cent increase in only 26 years. Wouldn’t it be amazing if that survival rate was 100 per cent?” One of the ways the Canadian Cancer Society is
working to increase the cancer survival rates for all cancers, including breast cancer, is by educating the public on cancer prevention. There are many simple lifestyle changes that women can make to help reduce their breast cancer risks, including booking regular mammograms and choosing to live a healthy, active lifestyle. “When breast cancer is caught early, the chances of successful treatment are better,” says Jennifer Harbaruk “and regular mammograms are the most reliable early detection tool. Another way to prevent breast cancer, is to reduce your risks by not smoking, maintaining a healthy body weight and making sure you eat well and stay active.” Don’t forget to make your Streak for Cancer appointment at one of the amazing Kamloops based salons during October. Serendipity Salon and Spa, 11-1800 Tranquille Road, is excited to bring pink streaks to the North Shore! Call Holly at 250-376-2777 to make your appointment during the month of October.
Meet the Kamloops Players at their Potluck or Sushi Surprise From Thursday to Saturday, can pre-choose your dinner. – continued from page 1 October 22, 23 and 24 the Sharon adds, “Our theatre space On Friday, October 16, they Kamloops Players Society will is available for use for performance, would like to invite everyone out be presenting “Sushi Surprise”, a meetings and presentations for for their monthly Potluck and night of murder and mystery over both day time hours and evenings Play Reading at the Stage House a bento box dinner. They have when not in use by the Kamloops Theatre, starting at 6:00 pm. For teamed up with Hatsuki Sushi at Players. If you would like inforanyone interested in a fun, relax- 424 Tranquille Road to create a din- mation about availability and costs ing evening of good food and great ner theatre event you won’t want to please contact me at 250-376-2388, conversation, whether you are a miss! Doors open at 6:00 pm and email at huuha@telus.net.” member or not, you are invited. dinner begins at 6:30 pm and for For information about space use, The play they will be reading is those who may not be sushi lovers, upcoming events and productions called “Sex with Strangers” and there are dinner options available check out their website at www. please bring a food dish to share for you as well. Tickets are avail- kamloopsplayers.com. that begins with the letter “L.” able at Hatsuki Sushi where you Trina Budai
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The season began on Tuesday, October 6 for the Kamloops Wood Carvers Club who meets to share their interest in woodcarving. The group is a mixture of elders and young adults, female and male who have an interest in sharing and learning. They have a mix of skill levels and everyone is willing and able to share their skills and knowledge with anyone looking for something to fill their spare time with a rewarding and possibly profitable skill. Pictured are two Kamloops Wood Carvers Club members Kathy Phoenix and Bill Thomson. The Kamloops Wood Carvers Club meet at the North Shore Community Centre every Tuesday evening starting at 6:30 pm and also gather at KMS Tools every third Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm to promote carving, with demonstrations of different techniques and related activities. All interested in coming out and seeing what the Kamloops Wood Carvers Club do are always welcome. For more information contact LeRoy Scott at 250554-3552 or scott033@telus.net.
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With the election fast approaching, Canadians will go to the polls on Monday, October 19 to elect a government that represents our values. By exercising our democratic right to vote, we have the opportunity to join people across Canada to elect the candidate and political party we think will best lead our country. In the last federal election in 2011 more than 9.4 million eligible voters didn’t cast a ballot, which meant the difference between a minority and majority government. A lot has changed since the 2011 federal election, including boundary changes that may affect which electoral district you belong to. With 30 new districts added, many Canadians are in a new riding for this election. If you live in Kamloops, Clinton, Sun Peaks, Clearwater,
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Right now you might not be sure how to vote or if you even want to vote, considering the current political climate. Most of us have wondered at some point if our vote even matters, it does. We are all faced with the crucial questions of what political leader, vision and party should lead Canada and represent us all in the House of Commons. The Council of Canadians encourages every eligible voter to participate in this important election. Challenge your family, coworkers and peers to take the Voter’s Pledge online at www.canadians.org/election or text “vote” to 123411. You are the voice that can make a difference this election and implement positive changes that effect Canadians worldwide. Trina Budai
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Pumpkin spice madness and the peppermint explosion People get giddy about a Arctic Stevie Nicks. Suddennew season, sometimes in that ly it’s Christmas. That whole Christmas-decorations-before- month is peppermint madness. Remembrance-Day kind of Nibbles here and there; staff way. Can we not? parties and famLet’s tighten that ily functions. Wine timeline right up. for every occasion, Christmas music is chocolate popping super charming— up everywhere like but only between the a caramel and noufirst and the twentygat centered game fifth of December. of mocha whackAfter the presents a-mole. By New are opened and the Year’s Eve you have PERFECTLY taken to Spanx and turkey has been deFABULOUS voured, it’s time to caftans, with elaboAlicia Ashcroft shut ‘er down. Like rate patterns that that holiday romance with the draw attention upward, where cabana boy Armando; it was very large hair and dramatic the heat, it was the rum; sure, eye makeup will meet you on it happens. It’s all good. Just the top floor. It’s all that darn know when it’s time to go eggnog, it’s just too good to rehome. We need to set healthy sist, and I’m just not willing to limits on the holiday indulgenc- compromise on flavour. If you es; take international border se- try to give me some of that recurity measures to protect said duced fat crap, I’ll smack it out boundaries. of your hand. The holidays can loosen the It is only when the weather purse strings and tighten the heats back up that the holiday waist-line. As soon as the sum- comes back to haunt you. Armer weather cools, it’s pump- mando shows up at your apartkin spice season. Between ment, only turns out his name Halloween and Thanksgiving is actually Gary and he needs it’s a whirlwind of candy and to borrow some money... and a carbohydrates. Turkey, stuff- place to crash. Now you have ing, pumpkin pie; leftovers to live with that mistake. You built into elaborate sandwiches need to be firm. Sorry Gary, while drunk with your siblings you gotta go. That’s where I in your parent’s kitchen. That’s am at this year, it’s pumpkin okay, it’s sweater weather. For scented candles and me watchlike six whole months! Drench ing you eat intently. Offering yourself in thick cable knits and gentle guidance as you build a lots of woolen layers, like an towering leftover sandwich.
Learn about Secwepemc Ethnobotany The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System is hosting an Introduction to Secwepemc Ethnobotany led by Carryl Armstrong of the Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 pm, at the Kamloops Library. Armstrong studied archaeology at Simon Fraser University and has worked as both archivist and archaeologist for T’Kemlups te Secwepemc and Neskonlith Indian Band. Secwepemc people relied heavily on plants for food, medicine, tools and implements. In addition, plants and plant knowledge to promote both physical and spiritual well-being are an integral part of Secwepemc medicine. Armstrong will be bringing some plants to the library for a handson experience. This event is free, but registration is recommended. To reserve your seat contact the Kamloops Library by calling 250-372-5145.
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There have been many Kamloops businesses and organizations talking about a proposed new Performing Arts Centre (PAC) and building the new facility on the former site of the Kamloops Daily News. The proposal boasts a 1,200-seat theatre, a 350-seat black-box theatre and 350 parking stalls, all for the price of $90-million. Mayor Peter Milobar and city staff informed us it would require only a one per cent tax hike in 2016 and another one per cent increase in 2017, making the PAC an achievable and affordable asset for Kamloops and area. If the proposal does pass in a referendum later this year, voters would be asked to approve borrowing $50 million and the remainder of the cost is expected to be raised in other ways. Construction would begin in 2018, creating 76 full-time construction jobs for three years. Brendan Shaw, co-chair for the Yes Committee campaigning to have the PAC approved at the November 7 referendum says, “Kamloops needs this performing arts centre. I think it’s all positive, not only economically but for the cultural and social aspects, too.” And many have joined the campaign to voice their approval of the project, including the Chamber of Commerce, Kamloops Sports Council, Kamloops Arts Council (KAC), Kamloops Symphony, and Tourism Kamloops, to name a few. Overall, the business community recognizes the positive impacts this new development will have on the city and local tourism industry and
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wholeheartedly supports the proposal. potential to be used for graduation ceremonies “Kamloops not only needs a Performing Arts and other community events as well. It will truly Centre but we [are] ready for it. Past accom- be a centre for everyone.” With so many organizations onboard already plishments and current leadership have us well positioned to realize the vision. We did it with unanimously endorsing a yes vote for the prothe TCC, TRU and now it’s time for the PAC! posed PAC and more joining the yes vote daily Let’s continue to put Kamloops on the map as a as the campaign builds momentum, the referdestination, not a drive through! It can’t just be endum planned on November 7 appears almost our own little secret!” said Brenda Aynsley, for- unnecessary. The City of Kamloops encourages mer executive director of United Way Thomp- all eligible members, member organizations son Nicola Cariboo. and the public to cast your vote on Saturday, The PAC would have a variety of different November 7 to the question: “Are you in favour uses. “A Performing Arts Centre in Kamloops of the City of Kamloops borrowing up to $49 will have the capacity to host the many touring million to design and construct the parkade and music, dance and theatre acts Kamloops is cur- performing arts centre complex?” rently missing out on – everything from ballet For more information, visit kamloops.ca/ to country music and comedy acts,” says Kathy imagine. For information on voting, visit kamSinclair, executive director of the KAC. “It has loops.ca or call 250-828-3311.
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KAC fundraises for Writers Festival On Saturday, November 7, two celebrated Canadian authors will join forces at the Old Courthouse for an important fundraiser produced by the Kamloops Arts Council. Emceed by hometown playwright Glen Cairns, GovernorGeneral’s Award winner Lorna Crozier and Kamloops native Ian Weir will provide an evening of entertainment including readings, wine and cheese, a silent auction, book sales and conversation, all in benefit of the Kamloops Writers Festival. Ian Weir is a playwright, screenwriter and novelist. His debut novel, Daniel O’Thunder, was a finalist for four awards. Will Starling, recently shortlisted for the Sunburst Award, was a Globe and Mail Best Book for 2014. Ian has extensive TV credits, among them Arctic Air, Dragon Boys, Edgemont, as well as nearly 150 episodes for two dozen series, ranging from ReBoot to Flashpoint. He has won two Geminis, four Leos, a Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Award and
a Jessie. Raised in Kamloops, his writing career started with The Kamloops Sentinel. A number of his plays have been produced by Western Canada Theatre. Lorna Crozier is one of Canada’s most beloved poets. She’s been a guest of literary festivals around the world; in fact, she’s performed for Queen Elizabeth ll and read on every continent except Antarctica. The recipient of many national awards, including five honorary doctorates and an Officer of the Order of Canada, she’s a Professor Emerita at the University of Victoria. Her latest books for poetry are The Wrong Cat and The Wild in You, a collaboration with the renowned photographer Ian McAllister. She makes her home on Vancouver Island. The reading will take place at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre located at 7 Seymour Street West from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tickets are available online at www.kamloopsarts.ca.
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