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Local craft beer celebrated with new festival Tom T. Hall once wrote, “Whiskey’s tough, champagne costs too much, vodka puts my mouth in gear. I hope this refrain will help me explain, as a matter of fact I like beer.” Well, it seems Mr. Hall is not the only one who likes beer because Kamloops has come up with a fantastic new festival showcasing barley and hops like never before. From Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27 take in one or all of the events being presented in downtown Kamloops and the North Shore at participating venues for Brewloops, celebrating brewers who brew the beer you love. From brunch, Farmers Market tastings, music shows, high-end cask and food pairings, education sessions and boutique socials, there is something for everyone who loves beer. Working with Western Canada Theatre (WCT) and the Kamloops Rotary Club, they have utilized the resources of the business community to provide entertainment and experiences everyone will enjoy. On Thursday evening, there are two downtown events to get the festival started. At the Red Collar Brewing Company located at 355 Landsdowne Street, the Brewloops kick-off party begins with Tech Brew; where new technologies and innovators meet to discuss
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If there is one event you take in during Brewloops, the big, high-energy party of the weekend will be at Red Beard Roasters where three bands will be performing for a community music event like no other.
Get ready to celebrate local craft beer at Brewloops! Pictured is Ryan Wallberg from Red Beard Roasters.
what’s going on in the industry with entrepreneurs and local investors over a pint and appetizers. Check out some of the exciting demonstrations and get involved in your Start-up Community over a beer. Event begins at 5:00 pm and runs until 7:00 pm. Also, at the Noble Pig located at 650 Victoria Street with starting times of 5:00, 6:30
and 8:00 pm is Brew University; where you can learn about each style of craft beer and how it is made, right in their brewery. Book your group of 20 for a tour and find out everything you ever wanted to know about beer. On Friday, September 25 the Red Collar Brewing Company will host an Industry Social from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm
for members of the industry to socialize. Only 30 tickets will be made available to the public for this event and they will only be permitted to attend from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. This is an opportunity to network with other breweries and learn about the scientific side of the industry. If there is one event you take in - continued on page 2
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Prime Minister visit
Prime Minister Stephen Harper was joined by Conservative candidate Cathy McLeod on Monday, September 14 to speak to a group of Conservative supporters at Horizon North, 540 Athabasca Street West.
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Library System is hosting two free financial literacy workshops this month. On Monday, September 21, bring a bagged lunch to the downtown library from noon to 1:00 pm to learn about Raising Financially Fit Kids. On Tuesday, September 22, come to the North Kamloops Library for Budgeting 101 to learn six steps to budgeting that will help you take control of your finances. The workshops will be hosted by financial educator Lisa Rogers from the Credit Counselling Society (CCS). The CCS is a nonprofit, charitable organization that was established to help people find solutions to their debt problems and learn to manage their money and credit better. The workshops are free but space is limited so please contact the Kamloops Library at 250372-5145 or the North Kamloops Library at 250-554-1124 to reserve a spot.
National coaches week in BC; #ThanksCoach!
September 19 to 27 marks the first ever National Coaches Week in Canada. Many communities nationwide are hosting free National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) clinics, coach appreciation events and contests to recognize and help coaches further upgrade their skills, and encourage new individuals and groups to take up the challenge of coaching. Whether you’re an athlete, a parent or a spectator, Canadians are being asked to help celebrate the selfless volunteers who dedicate countless hours to enhancing the sporting and recreational lives of others. Tweet a selfie of you and your coach using #ThanksCoach and tag @ CoachesViaSport for a chance to win your coach an awesome prize. Contest winners, by random draw, will be announced Monday, September 28 and prize packages provided by Team Snap, BC Lions, Vancouver Whitecaps and Vancouver Canucks. On September 24, Brad Dalke, head coach of
Kamloops Classics and TRU Wolfpack swimming is the special guest presenter at Frick and Frack, from noon until 1:00 pm, at the Coach Appreciation Lunch and Learn Event. Other NCCP courses being offered around the Interior BC region during the month of
September include: Nutrition, ners in each municipality Planning a Practice, Basic for their support of National Mental Skills, Making Ethical Coaches Week in BC. Decisions, Designing a Basic For more information on Sports Program, Fundamental National Coaches Week NCCP Movement Skills and the courses, special events and conPsychology of Performance. test details go to www.pacificThanks to ViaSport, the sportinteriorbc.com or contact Province of British Columbia, Eryn Barrett, sport performance TeamSnap and regional part- coordinator, at: 250-828-3583.
Get ready for a weekend full of brew in the ‘loops miss. Ticket price gets you entry and bring extra cash for beer during Brewloops, the big, high- tokens, merchandise and food. During the Farmers Market energy party of the weekend will be at Red Beard Roasters on the on Saturday, September 26 at North Shore at 449 Tranquille St. Andrew’s on the Square Road, where three bands will from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, be performing for a commu- Brewloops is hosting a beer nity music event like no other. tasting, where breweries will On Friday night, September 25 be pouring their product for from 7:00 pm until the midnight patrons and representatives will hour local Kamloops favourites, be on hand to chat about the Gleneagle Band, Victoria’s own products. During this time, the Mindil Beach and last year’s Kamloops Museum will have Peak Performance Project win- walking tours of Downtown ners, Good for Grapes will be Kamloops and it’s history with taking the stage to keep the party a beverage twist. Then while going. Food trucks, unique food downtown, pick up tickets and items, one-of-a-kind beers and make your way to the Kamloops special casks will be available Curling Club at 700 Victoria for a gathering you won’t want to Street for the Brewloops Cask
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Tasting at 7:00 pm for the gala event of the weekend. Ten breweries and ten casks paired with local chefs to create a unique menu and brews. With gourmet all-you-can-eat food, beers and live entertainment in a prohibition themed setting created by WCT, the atmosphere is fun! Stop by the Noble Pig for their Beer Brunch on Sunday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on September 27 for some great food to accompany great beer after a great long weekend of Brewloops entertainment. For tickets or information check out the website at www. brewloopsfest.ca or email at redbeardcafe@gmail.com. Trina Budai
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The McArthur Park Lawn Bowling Club’s Blind Bowlers challenged sighted members to a lawn bowling game on Thursday, September 3. The sighted bowlers were given glasses by Les Nolin of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) that replicated the eye conditions experienced by some of the sight-impaired bowlers. All participants had great games and a Winners Cup was presented to Vern Short representing the blind bowlers. Pictured participants are Kay Miller, Evelyn Bradley, Ron Bell, Audrey Moen Loretta Huff, Geoff Woolgar, Don Clark, Maureen Hickey, Brenda Clark, Tyler Cristiano, Les Nolin, Vern Short, Linda Hall, Muriel Miller, Carol Skuta and Bill Feniuk. Photo by bowler Rheal Bosse.
Fall for volunteering With school back in session and fall on the way, it’s a great time of year to think about volunteering and Volunteer Kamloops hopes you do! Some of the available opportunities include the Oncore Seniors Society Snow Angels program. The Snow Angels program is a service that provides snow removal for seniors with mobility issues and health concerns. Each
time you shovel snow for a senior you will receive a free medium pepperoni pizza from Dominos! You must be at least 17 years old to volunteer by calling 250-828-0600. The Overlander Residential Care Centre is looking for Fish Tank volunteer assistants to assist their expert fish tank keeper with maintaining the fish tank. The volunteers must be physi-
cally able to lift large greeting customers and pails of water to fill the helping with their purempty tank, take direc- chases. Schedules are set tions well, enjoy spend- up in a way that works ing time with seniors and best for the volunteer and like fish. You must be the agency. Again you 16 years old or older to must be at least 16 years volunteer. Call 250-554- old to volunteer. Contact 5569 if you are interested. 250-376-1110 to sign up Salvation Army Thrift for this opportunity. Store is looking for volVolunteer Kamloops unteers for sorting, pric- has a variety of positions ing, setting up displays, available for you to check hanging clothes, orga- out on their website: www. nizing clothing racks, volunteerkamloops.org.
Are you ready to ignite compassionate action around Kamloops? September 11 saw the launch of the 2nd Annual Compassion Games in Kamloops. The Compassion Games are an 11 day event of citywide acts of compassion documented by citizens of Kamloops on the International Compassion map. Internationally, this marks the 4th year of Compassion Games as the Games originated between Seattle and
Louisville in 2012. Navigate to the website www.compassionatekamloops.com or the Compassion Games - Kamloops Facebook page to learn more about the Compassion Games. For more information contact Daphane Nelson at 250 852 0939 or Daphane@ gmail.com.
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To incubate or not?
The City of Kamloops and Community Futures Thompson Country (CFTC) have partnered on the development of a Farm Business Incubator Program (FBIP), hosting a workshop on June 24 to gauge interest from new and aspiring farmers for an agriculture incubator. The public input report from the FBIP workshop is now available at www.kamloops. ca/environment/pdfs/PresentationIncubatorWorkshop.pdf. The report pulls together all the comments and suggestions provided by participants at the workshop. The workshop featured keynote speakers, Christie Young, executive director of FarmStart, a leading agriculture business incubator program in Canada, and Elmarie Roberts of Haliburton Community Organic Garden in Saanich, BC who provided overviews of their respective farm business incubators. A series of focus group discussions were also offered. The workshop aimed to determine if there is a demand for a FBIP; what resources, training and education are important to new farmers; potential risks, issues and limitations of a FBIP; the intent and desired outcome of a FBIP; and suggestions on what the incubator farm would look like and how it would operate. Common themes identified by participants included: the desire for farmers to work together; greater focus on community awareness and support for local agriculture; mentorship from experienced farmers; and the need for training, tools, and infrastructure. Feedback was received from over 45 participants, and 15 participants indicated interest in enrolling as a farmer, mentor, land provider, or other support role.
David Arsenault, general manager, CFTC said the interest at the June workshop for “new farmers in an agriculture incubator was very encouraging” and that CFTC is “excited to be involved with the City in such a worthwhile project.” CFTC will take on the development and management of the program, with advisory support from the City. The hope is that a longterm commitment and partnership between the City, CFTC, and the agricultural community can be developed, strengthening and enhancing agricultural viability in Kamloops. Public land has been secured at the Tournament Capital Ranch in Rayleigh for the program. The coming year will see a lot of activity as the farm site is evaluated, land is prepared, and the program area is fenced. A project advisory committee will be established to support program development, and a manual for the FBIP developed. “The City of Kamloops is anxious to partner with area farmers to help recreate the solid agricultural roots that helped build our city,” said Councilor Ken Christian. The City and CFTC are looking forward to the first Farm Business Incubator Program growing season which is anticipated for 2017. For more information on the FBIP, sign up to receive periodic email updates on the progress and public engagement opportunities. Email sculver@ communityfutures.net or call 250-828-8772 to be added to the list. Also, stay tuned to the FBIP webpage at www.kamloops.ca/ environment/land-incubatorprogram.shtml for additional opportunities for involvement.
Those are the rules! At Cambridge University during an examination one day a bright young student popped up and asked the proctor to bring him Cakes and Ale. The following dialog ensued: Proctor: I beg your pardon? Student: Sir, I request that you bring me Cakes and Ale. Proctor: Sorry, no. Student: Sir, I really must insist. I request and require that you bring me Cakes and Ale. At this point, the student produced a copy of the four hundred
year old Laws of Cambridge, written in Latin and still nominally in effect, and pointed to the section which read (roughly translated): “Gentlemen sitting examinations may request and require Cakes and Ale.” Pepsi and hamburgers were judged the modern equivalent, and the student sat there, writing his examination and happily slurping away. Three weeks later, the student was fined five pounds for not wearing a sword to the examination.
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Plan ahead to avoid post-vacation debt The collective sigh of relief from parents across the nation as the kids go back to school could be short lived. With Canadians being poor savers as of late, credit card bills chock full of vacation spending are now hitting mailboxes everywhere, piling stress on top of the post-vacation blues. Given that most families spend about $1,800 for their summer holiday, it’s a hefty balance to leave unpaid and collecting interest. The solution to avoiding this unplanned post-vacation debt burden is to save in advance. “The ideal situation is to set up a high-interest savings account and pay yourself first, with automatic transfers from your chequing account every pay period throughout the year,” says Brian Thorne, vice-president, banking, for First West Credit Union’s Valley First division. Easier said than done? “Not at all,” says Thorne. “If you begin at the start of the
school year, you’ll have plenty socked away come June. To save $2,000 over the course of the school year, you’d only need to put down $80 to $100 per pay.” Thorne also suggests asking if there is a discount for prebooking and paying now for next summer if you go to the same place each year. If you can’t spare the excess cash for either of those options, you can make your credit cards work for you: take advantage of those travel rewards points. “If you start now and use them to pay for your monthly household expenses, you can rack up plenty of points to use come next summer,” says Thorne. “Just make absolutely sure you pay off the balance each month.” All that being said, there is one vacation planning golden rule that Thorne swears by: “Avoid going into debt. A balance of a couple thousand could still be there when you head out on vacation next year.”
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Members of the Soccer Quest crew put some new equipment to the test for the latest, greatest game – Bubble Soccer! This looks like the most fun you can have on any team sport and it’s very possible that spectators have more fun than the players – whom are crashing and banging and rolling around on the pitch. It is absolutely hilarious. Stay tuned for details on how to participate!
Facility upgrades to help local children The Kamloops Child Development Centre has received some much-needed upgrades thanks to $60,530 in funding from the BC government, Health Minister and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake announced Monday, September 14. “The Kamloops Child Development Centre does important work on the North Shore to support local families,” said Lake, who toured the newly renovated centre. “The facility has not had any upgrades since it opened in 1983 and I am pleased that there is now a more modern environment to support each child’s unique development needs.” Renovation work included an updated kitchen, a new washroom, new cabinets and counters in four classrooms plus electrical upgrades for the building. The Kamloops Child Development Centre, first chartered in 1967, completed the current building in 1983. The centre offers full-time day care and out-of-school programs along with early education curriculums for special-needs children. With 107 spaces, the centre promotes skill development for children of all abilities between the
ages of nine months and 12 years. The centre’s unique observation rooms and open-door policy allows parents and therapists to explore the facility and observe children without interrupting activities. “I want to thank Minister Lake and the province for stepping forward to provide this funding,” said Peter Mutrie, executive director of the Kamloops Child Development Centre. “Our facility needed renovations and we are now able to continue providing our services in an upgraded centre.” The centre is designed to instill an empowering experience for children through programs designed to achieve a child’s developmental milestones for physical, emotional/ social and cognitive skills. This includes outdoor play in natural environments. The licensed centre is also home to playroom/gym areas, a language room, workrooms, a central courtyard and a well-equipped, fenced
playground. “This funding has allowed the Kamloops Child Development Centre to bring their facility into the 21st century with some muchneeded upgrades that will benefit staff, clients and the community,” said Stephanie Cadieux, Minister of Children and Family Development. In addition to the funding announced on September 14, the Kamloops Child and Development Centre have received a total of $1.5 million through the Ministry of Children and Family Development. And between 2003 and 2015 that funding supported the creation of new child-care spaces. As well, in 2014-15, families of 69 children attending the centre received a total of $220,000 in child-care subsidies to further support parents’ efforts to access safe, quality, affordable child care for their kids. For more information on the Kamloops Child Development Centre, visit cdckamloops.com.
Did you know? Listening to music literally changes your brain’s perception of time and reduces the amount of time you think you’re waiting.
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2015 award finalists revealed Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and TD announced the finalists for the 2015 Business Excellence Awards at a special event hosted by Kamloops Lincoln. The 48 independent Selection Committee members will now research and interview each finalist to determine the winners of the coveted 2015 TD and Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. Winners of the awards will be announced at the Business Excellence Awards Gala, to be held the evening of Saturday, October 24th. This event always sells out early, so the public is advised to reserve their seats soon. Tickets are available at kamloopschamber.ca or by calling the Chamber office at 250.372.7722. Steve Earl, president of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors states, “Congratulations to all of the award nominees and now to the finalists. To be listed as a finalist is recognition of a business’ success and the hard work it takes to get there. We are looking forward to our gala event which will reveal the winners in each of the 17 award categories.” Lindy Baird, branch manager with TD says, “TD is proud to sponsor the Business Excellence Awards again this year. These finalists have made a real impact in our community and we wish them all good luck.” The 2015 Business Excellence Awards Finalists are as follows: City of Kamloops Community Service Award; Berwick on the Park, Coopers Foods, Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centre and Volkswagen of Kamloops. Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre Employer of the Year; NRI Distribution, SaveOn-Foods and Urban Systems Ltd., Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centre. Aboriginal Business of the Year Award; Inspire Chiropractic and Wellness Studio, Sportsman Light Truck and Offroad and ZERO Tolerance DD’s Services Ltd. Nutech Safety Young Entrepreneur of the Year; Brady Erixon, Sportsman Light Truck and Offroad, Brendan Shaw, Brendan Shaw Real Estate
and Meaghan Summers, The Noble Pig Brewhouse. Excel Personnel Business Person of the Year Award; Vicki Collett, Harper’s Trail Estate Winery, Anna Harrison, Genesis Fashion and Beauty and Principessa Parties and Jason Paige, Acres Enterprises Ltd. Berwick on the Park Service Provider Award 1 to 10 Staff finalists are; Ashton and Associates Recruiters, Ebata Eye Care and Expedia Cruise Ship Centre. Kamloops Lincoln Service Provider Award 11+ Staff; Duffy’s Pub, Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centre, The Noble Pig Brewhouse and Ra Hair Studio and Spa. KGHM International, Ajax Project Home Based Business of the Year Award; Brain Train International, Kent Wong Photography and Tradeopolis Communication, Nadimo.com. BCLC Technology Innovator Award; Absorbent Products Ltd., FitSpark Health Inc. and RTOWN Kamloops. The TRU Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism and Tourism Sun Peaks Tourism Award finalists are Paddle Surfit, Rainbow’s Roost, Sun Peaks LLP and Terra Restaurant. BC Hydro Green Award 1 to 10 Staff; Dragon Decorative Concrete Company, Ezzzy Moving and Cleaning, and Van Houtte Coffee Services Inc. Rocky Mountaineer Green Award 11+ Staff; Absorbent Products Ltd., Lafarge Canada Inc., Kamloops Plant and The Noble Pig Brewhouse. Finalists for the Aberdeen Mall Retailer Award 1-10 Staff; Erwin’s Fine Baking and Delicatessen, Lizzie Bits Baby Co. and Trent Art and Frames. Underwriters Insurance Brokers Retailer Award 11+ Staff; Cooper’s Foods Valleyview, Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centre and Ra Hair Studio and Spa. Venture Kamloops Resource Industry Award; Absorbent Products Ltd., Monte Creek Ranch and New Gold, New Afton Mine. BDC Manufacturer Award finalists include; Absorbent Products Ltd., Fresh is Best Salsa and Co. and Moly-Cop Canada.
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■■Tim Hortons Smile Cookies will be back September 14 to 20 this year and a dollar from each cookie sold at any Tim Hortons location will go to the Kamloops Food Bank. ■■ Chances entertainment Sept. 18 Spoiled Beats, Sept. 19 B-Tones. No cover. Jam Night every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) Information Booths at Farmers Market on Sept. 19. Course Registration Sessions on: Sept. 21 from 10am to 12pm at Northills Mall and Sept. 24 from 11am to 12pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. AGM on Sept. 24 from 9:30 to 11am at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. ■■ Kamloops Storm vs Kimberley on Sept. 19 at 7pm at McArthur Island Sportplex. FMI contact 250-376-0990. ■■ Comedian Brett Martin with Mike Greenwood on Sept. 19 at 8pm at The Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th St. Tickets include a game of bowling at Bowlertime before or after the show. Tickets available at www.kamtix.ca. FMI call 250376-3786. ■■ Cottonwood Lunch on Sept. 24 from 11am to 1pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Come on down for a sandwich and a visit. FMI and cost contact 250-376-4777. ■■‘Red Neck’ Pig Roast and Dance on Sept. 26 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Rd. Cocktails at 5:30pm, dinner at 6pm and dance at 7pm. Limited seating. New members and guests welcome. FMI call 250-376-1311. LARGEST SELECTION OF SMOKING GOODS IN KAMLOOPS
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Actors from Chimera Theatre take a bow after their presentation of “Crossroads”, the new production written and directed by Andrew G. Cooper. The play discusses the historical significance of how the Tranquille property was converted to a mental institution in 1959. The Tranquille Tunnel Tour is better than ever this year with new tunnel systems opened and knowledgeable, friendly folks to answer questions about the history of Tranquille Farm Fresh. Tours run until Nov. 1 at 7, 8:15 or 9:30pm at Tranquille Farm Fresh, 4600 Tranquille Rd. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca. FMI contact info@tranquillefarmfresh.ca or call 250-574-7474.
■■ Kamloops Kidney Walk on Sept. 27. Registration at 10am; Walk at 11am. Register to participate, sponsor a walker, volunteer or register to be a donor. Lunch provided for walkers. Visit www. kidneywalkbc.ca, call Linda at 250.579.2274 or email kamloopswalk@kidney.bc.ca. ■■ Antiques and Collectables Sale on Oct. 2 from 5 to 9pm and Oct. 3 from 9am to 5pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Children under 12 free. Vendor spaces available. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■ Celebrating Elvis Dinner and
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