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Beautification from the ground up When talking street beautification, the benefits of modern infrastructure upgrades can offer significantly more impact to a neighbourhood than shrubs and benches.

After input from six departments, the City of Kamloops hosted an Open House last Thursday on McArthur Island, to unveil a proposed 12th Street reconstruction plan for the North Shore offering a chance for feedback from those most impacted by the changes.

The design reflects public input

from a survey that involved area residents and business owners and will see pedestrian safety and traffic flow improvements. A parking lane has been eliminated while concrete pads will enhance public transportation access areas. LED light standards, sidewalks, painted crosswalks and curb bulges are some of the features that will be installed to improve safety for foot traffic.

City Design engineer Jesse Dhillon says, “Residents and business owners expressed what they

wanted to see and we listened. An audit with ICBC was completed and they are on board with the proposed changes.”

Execution of this project is another piece in the implementation of the North Shore Neighbourhood Plan, the result of an in-depth process dating back to 2009. Since this time, similar road work and street improvements planned for 12th Street has been completed in Brocklehurst and Westsyde neighbourhoods and most recently in the Tranquille market area.

“These types of projects are good to see on the North Shore,” says Jesse. “It’s time we start looking at this area.”

Jesse explained to attendees of the Open House that the City will put the job out for tender in February of 2015 with construction slated to commence when the weather improves in the spring. It is estimated the work will impact area residents for four months. Local traffic will be diverted around the construction area. Homeown- continued on page 2

The City of Kamloops team behind the proposed 12th Street reconstruction plan includes (L-R) engineering design coodinator David Reith, design engineer Jesse Dhillon, transportation engineer Elnaz Ansan, transportation coordinator Colleen Lepik, capital project supervisor Rick Ewings and design tech Jason Hoffman.

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Interior Savings Credit Union and Interior Savings Insurance Services Tranquille Branch spent Thursday afternoon at the Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association cleaning up their storage sheds and hay storage among other tasks. It was a gorgeous afternoon and they were very happy to have the opportunity to give back to the community for their annual “Day of Difference”.

New scholarship athletes added to the squad PacificSport has announced six new additions to the IGNITE Athlete Development Squad.

This is a multi-sport fundamental athletic skills program focusing on three movement streams; Strength and Conditioning, Sprint Training and Gymnastics. Led by coaches with technical expertise in each training stream, the IGNITE program targets athletes ages 12 to 15 within the Train to Train (T2T)

stage of the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) pathway. It is intended to enhance and compliment sport-specific training, overall athleticism and resistance to injury.

PacificSport and Canadian Sport Institute Pacific have committed to providing scholarships to every athlete accepted into the program valued at $1500. The program delivers high level coaching expertise, world-class training facilities

and the tools and sport science that have gone into the preparation of the curriculum. Each athlete receives two 90-minute training sessions per week, access to sport performance workshops and team outfitting.

PacificSport welcomed Halle Smith, Liam Applegath, Tegan Heshka, Erin Cope, Joshua Jacoby and Emily Whitecross to their IGNITE Squad Athlete Sport Club.

IGNITE program coordinator and Olympian Eryn Bulmer Barrett explains, “We were so impressed with the caliber of applicants this year and are very excited to welcome these six incredible athletes to the current training squad.”

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Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson – Cariboo supports the newly introduced Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act. “This bill meets the Government’s objective to cut red tape for law-abiding firearms owners and provide safe and simple firearms policies,” said McLeod. “Changes to the Criminal Code and the classification regime would enable the Government to take steps to ensure the rights of lawful firearms owners are respected.”

The amendments to the Firearms Act and Criminal Code would create a six-month grace period at the end of the five-year licence period to stop people from immediately becoming criminalized for paperwork delays around license renewals. Eliminating the Possession Only Licence (POL) and converting all existing POLs to

Possession and Acquisition Licences would streamline the licensing system. Classroom participation in firearms safety training would be mandatory for first-time licence applicants.

Amendments to the Criminal Code would include strengthening the provisions relating to orders prohibiting the possession of firearms where a

person is convicted of an offence involving domestic violence.

The needless paperwork around Authorizations to Transport would end by making them a condition of a licence for certain routine and lawful activities.

The bill would also provide for the discretionary authority of Chief

Firearms Officers to be subject to limit by regulation, authorize firearms import information sharing when restricted and prohibited firearms are imported into Canada by businesses; and allow the Government to have the final say on classification decisions, following the receipt of independent expert advice.

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Executive director of the North Shore business Improvement Association Stephen Puhallo expressed his support for the project, “We are incredibly happy to see this investment. This is good for

North Shore residents and business owners and will improve commerce and safety. From a customer point of view the improvements will offer better access to local business. There is also value for future developers in being able to tap into modern infrastructure.”

Regarding the timeline and expected disruption, Stephen noted, “Good lessons have been learned

from the impact of previous projects. The City has assured that they don’t anticipate any undue delays with this project.”

A breakdown of the results from the survey process and drawings of the proposed construction can be reviewed at kamloops.ca/ openhouse/14-12thstreetreconstruction.

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The original phase of the Community is known as RiverBend. The RiverBend project consists of 165 condominium units combined with upscale condo facilities including a commercial kitchen, dining room, library, fitness facility and spa. 66 of the RiverBend units consist of low rental housing for seniors. 99 of the RiverBend units consist of luxury condominium units. RiverBend also contains commercial and retail services.

The Mayfair phase compliments RiverBend and establishes the development as the premier seniors’ community in Kamloops. Mayfair has 80 luxury condominium units and 20 low rental housing units for seniors. Mayfair features a dining room, kitchen, town hall, bistro, workshops and extensive outdoor spaces, including community food gardens. At full occupancy, there will be almost 400 seniors living in the Mayfair, RiverBend community.

The residents of RiverBend have access to the full common facilities of Mayfair and the residents of Mayfair have full access to the common facilities of RiverBend. The Mayfair town hall will become a gathering place for seniors where they will have opportunities to meet and organize; advocate for their needs; host lecture opportunities; and otherwise just have social gatherings.

Both Mayfair and RiverBend are operated by the Oncore Central Services, formerly River Bend Seniors Society, formerly Thrupp Manor. On core has decades of experience in providing services to seniors.

The Mayfair, RiverBend complex is unique to the community. Not only does it offer luxury and low rental housing in one place, but it allows seniors to age in place. They can live a carefree lifestyle entirely independent of any services offered by Oncore, or if they wish, purchase meals and services as they need to supplement their abilities as they age.

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Do trees eat salmon?

What has a salmon done for me lately? How do salmon find their way home? What types of salmon live in the Kamloops area? For answers to these and other questions children to adults are invited to a talk on Thursday October 23 at 7:00pm happening at the Big Little Science Centre. Have a question of your own about Salmon?

Bring it along. Doors open at 6:30pm. Free admission and a reception included. Visit blscs.org for more programming information.

Local students feel safer at school and in neighbourhood Between February and June 2013, almost 30,000 students in Grades 7 to 12 completed the McCreary Centre Society’s 2013 BC Adolescent Health Survey (BC AHS) in schools across British Columbia.

Following the release earlier this year of the provincial results, local results are now available.

Results for the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap area, which included students in Kamloops-Thompson, North Okanagan-Shuswap, Revelstoke, Cariboo Chilcotin, Nicola-Similkameen and Gold Trail, showed that the majority of Grade seven to 12 students reported good physical and mental health; felt connected to their family, school and community; had positive plans for the future; and were engaging in health promoting behaviours which will assist them to transition successfully to adulthood.

The survey also highlights some differences between

this region and the province as a whole, as well as identifying some groups of students who may need additional support.

One of the positive findings was that youth felt safer in every area of their school in 2013 than in previous survey years. Local youth were also more likely than their peers across BC to always feel safe in their neighbourhood during the day (68% vs. 64%) and at night (36% vs. 28%).

Although only one in five local students aged 12 to17 met the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for daily physical activity, local youth were more likely to meet these guidelines than youth in BC as a whole.

One concerning finding was that in the past year, 24% of males and 16% of females reported they had suffered a concussion.

Almost one in five youth (19%) who experienced a concussion did not seek medical help.

Local youth were more likely to try alcohol, marijuana, or tobacco than their peers across BC. However, they were less likely to try these substances than in previous years. Among those who did try substances, more waited until they were older and less binge drank than in previous years.

Annie Smith, Executive Director of McCreary commented, “One of the consequences of students being more active in this part of the province is we see higher rates of injuries and particularly concussions. This is concerning when we see such a direct correlation between concussions and helmet use.

However, local improvements in injury prevention behaviours such as seat belt use show us that we can improve these statistics. As with the rest of the province bullying, mental health and the amount of sleep students are getting stood out as other areas where efforts

should be focussed. What was encouraging about the local survey results was the identification of a number of protective factors which seemed to be linked to better health for even the most vulnerable students, including supportive and caring relationships, physical activity, and nutrition, as well as school, family, community, and cultural connectedness.”

Founded in 1977, the Society sponsors and promotes a wide range of activities and research to address unmet health needs of young people to be linked to better health for even the most vulnerable students, including supportive and caring relationships, physical activity, and nutrition, as well as school, family, community, and cultural connectedness.

A copy of the report Thompson Cariboo Shuswap: Results of the 2013 BC Adolescent Health Survey can be obtained at mcs.bc.ca.

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Community is at the heart of everything Interior Savings does The Credit unions were founded 75 years ago with the notion of people helping people to improve their communities. The team at Interior Savings Insurance honours and models this every day.

Great importance is placed on reaching out into their communities and branch manager Tyra Ruscheinnski’s firmly believes her team “Makes a positive difference in people’s lives”. It is rare when a corporate mission statement is upheld when workers are off the clock but it is this commitment that drives each employee to tirelessly dedicate themselves to their corporate movement and to the task of doing good all over Kamloops on their own time.

Thursday, October 16 marked International Credit Union Day and Interior Savings joined credit unions across the globe to celebrate the credit union movement’s history. Interior Savings has coined this a “Day of Difference” and closes all of their locations early to enable all employees the opportunity to go out into the community and make a difference. Tyra’s team spent the day painting at the Interior Indian Friendship Society facility located at 119 Palm Street and then wrapped up the day prepping food for a senior’s dinner.

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These helpful insurance agents will be welcoming little heroes and princesses and handing out sweets for Halloween Treat Street from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on October 31 at their Northills Mall office. November 6 will bring another day of giving back to the community and the Interior Savings Insurance crew will be back in action again and showing some love by doing yard work for seniors and those with disabilities.

Tyra is encouraging everyone to participate in a company-wide

promotion to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Credit Unions. A huge pink Piggy bank will be photographed at various well-known locations throughout the city. Interior Savings will publish these images via social media and the public will get the chance to win a flat screen television by guessing the location of the piggy bank.

Indeed, it is the little things that add up to make a big difference. Deal with a hard-working team that places the same value on helping one person with their insurance needs to assisting our community as a whole. Visit Interior Savings Insurance inside Northills Shopping Centre at 700 Tranquille Road or give them a call at 250-376-8881. They are ready to help.

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Authors bring BC stories to library The TNRD Library System is hosting a pair of readings by B.C. authors Rosella Leslie and Chief Bev Sellars on consecutive nights at the Kamloops Library.

Leslie will be reading from and discussing her non-fiction book The Cougar Lady: Legendary Trapper of Sechelt Inlet, including a slide-show presentation, on Tuesday, October 21. Chief Sellars will be bringing her nonfiction book They Called Me Number One to the library on Wednesday, October 22. Both events take place at 7:00pm.

An award-winning author of both non-fiction history and historical fiction, Rosella Leslie will discuss her book and offer advice to writers using examples from her own work. In

The Cougar Lady, Leslie pieces together Asta Bergliot Solberg’s life story, revealing her to be a true icon of the Sunshine Coast.

Xat’sull Chief Bev Sellars spent her childhood in a churchrun residential school. In They Called Me Number One, Sellars tells the brutal story of three generations of women who attended St. Joseph’s Mission in Williams Lake, interweaving the personal histories of her grandmother and her mother with her own.

Both events are free, but space is limited, so please contact the library to reserve a spot.

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The 2014 tournament was a resounding success and teams registered soon after the event ended. The volunteer base was exceptional and expected to be strong again this year. The prestigious tournament will happen

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■■ U-Pick Pumpkin Patch until Oct. 31 at Tranquille Agra Farms, 3725 Tranquille Rd. Find a pumpkin, corn maze, hayrides and other Fall and Halloween fun! FMI call 250-376-9426.

■■ Fundraising Dinner for the Hrychiw family on Oct. 23 at 5:30pm at Calvary Temple, Rogers Way. Hosted by Downtown Kiwanis Club and catered by Passek’s Classics. FMI or tickets contact Leslee at 250-574-4730.

■■ Chances - Oct. 24, Jodie Doidge, Oct. 25, No live entertainment- UFC 179 Shows from 7 to 10pm. No cover. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Kamloops Travel Show on Oct. 24 from 3 to 8pm at the Kamloops Airport with up to 24 representatives from travel companies in attendance. Everyone welcome.

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■■ Corn Maze Extravaganza on Oct. 24, 25, 26 from 5:30 to 10pm at Tranquille Farm Fresh, 4600 Tranquille Rd. FMI visit: www. tranquillefarmfresh.ca ■■ 9th Annual Pumpkins of Light Festival on Oct. 30 from 6 to 8:30pm at GardenGate, 915 Southill St. FMI call 250-554-9453.

■■ Dessert and Dance Night on Oct. 30 from 6:30pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Small fee for dessert and coffee. Live entertainment. FMI call 250-376-4777.

■■ Community Living Fair at Northills Mall on Oct. 30. from 3 to 6pm. Cake and activities for the family. Local agencies will be present with service information.

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■■ Dessert and Dance Night on Oct. 30 at 6:30pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730

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The Kamloops Symphony will be joined by the Jeans ‘n Classics band, and lead vocalist Jean Meilleur, for their Pops Series Performance that will feature one of the Beatles’ most creative albums in its entirety: Sgt. Pepper.

Jeans ‘n Classics is a London, Ontario-based orchestral rock act that tours North American concert halls to join orchestras. They have been combining world-class rock and symphonies for almost 20 years.

Jean Meilleur, lead vocalist, has a truly original voice and accurately interprets the music of legendary rock.

Enjoy this Kelson Group Pops Series performance Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 pm at Sagebrush Theatre. Performances are sponsored by BCLC. Get tickets at Kamloops Live! Box Office website or by phone at 250-374-5483.

For information about all performances and events, visit kamloopssymphony.com or find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Cottonwood Ave. With live entertainment. FMI call 250-376-4777.

■■ Treat Street on Oct. 31 from 3 to 5pm on the North Shore. Dress up and trick or treat at businesses and organizations with a poster advertising the event. FMI call 250-376-2411.

■■ Halloween Dance on Oct. 31 at 7pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. Music by Hired Help. Prizes for best costume. Non members welcome!

FMI call 250-376-4633.

■■ Queen of Hearts Halloween Bash on Oct. 31 at 8pm at Bailey’s Pub, 1050 8th St. DJ Mad Hatter, best costume prizes, drinks, dancing and tons of fun! Cover at the door. FMI call 250-376-3193.

■■ Scary-oke on Oct. 31 at Pogue Mahones, 843 Desmond Ave. Dress up and hit the stage! FMI call 250-376-6442.

Jean Meilleur of Jeans ‘n Classics will perform the Beatles.

■■ Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Nov. 1 from 10am to 3pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Admission by donation. Almost 50 local vendors with handcrafted goods and home-based businesses.

Funds raised from the sale go to support NSCC community programs. FMI or table rental call 250-376-4777.

■■ Fall / Christmas Bake Sale on Nov. 8 from 10am to 12pm in the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church basement at 109 Tranquille Rd. ■■ Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 22 from 1:30 to 3:30pm at RiverBend Senior’s Community, 760 Mayfair St. Baking, sewing, knitting, Christmas decorations and gifts, silent auction and tea room. Everyone is welcome. FMI call Mary at 250-376-5873 or Wendy at 778470-8310.

■■ Adult Drop-In Badminton at the OLPH Gym, 635 Tranquille Rd. at 7pm every Tues. night with a small drop in fee. Birds provided with a wide range of recreational players. FMI call 250-579-0193.

■■ Chronic Pain Self-Management on Thursdays, Nov. 6 to Dec. 11 from 2 to 4:30pm at YMCAYWCA North Shore, 435 Gowan Ave. To register: Toll Free 1-866902-3767 or selfmanagementbc.ca.

■■ The Canadian Bluemoon Elvis Christmas Gala on Dec. 6 at Salajai Thai Restaurant, 542 Tranquille Rd. Charity fundraiser for The Canadian Hemophilia Society (BC Chapter) and BC Childhood Cancer Parents Association. Door prize, raffles, prize draws, 50/50 tickets. Cocktails at 5pm, dinner at 6pm. Tickets at Salajai Thai Restaurant or call Elvina at 250-3190402 or Lucille at 778-257-2879.

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echo stargazer Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) It might feel like you’ve lost your ability to calibrate the situation. You’re just out of sync. Friends will put up with it.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This is your chance to try again as you can feel a weight being lifted. Keep assembling the pieces for your new story.

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Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) This could be a fun week. Not everything will work out but give it a try and roll with it.

Love is waiting at the bookstore.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Taking time for yourself sounded like a good idea but pleasant looking temptations will distract. Focus your energies.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You’d like to get your ideas out there and people are listening. Speak up and create the world you deserve.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) It’s been trying lately as you’ve had to restructure yourself to keep pace. You deserve a break. Love is waiting at an outdoor market or fair.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) A past love returns with visions of how things could have been. If you’re single and looking.. be your best and enlist the help of a friend.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) An old health problem flares up causing havoc with your day. Pay extra attention to the details and double check everything. Don’t dwell on mistakes.

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Christian has been a part of Kamloops for many years, and is well known in the local soccer and restaurant communities.

Christian is passionate about helping families, individuals, and small businesses protect their income and build their savings.

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Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Your astro-sector of being frisky heats up but it’s out of sync. Use a confident approach and say hello anyways. New friends are waiting.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) A boost of energy arrives in time to help with chores but avoid signing contracts in a rush to get things done. Watch your health. The stress can add up.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) You’re focused on a romantic week with your partner. Allow your playful nature to lead the way. Single? Love is waiting on a quick errand.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) A check might be late to arrive but it’s coming. Don’t worry. A new business opportunity arrives on time.

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