downtown echo, august 9, 2012
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News for Downtown Kamloops Front- 1st annual Ribfest, Hot Nite in the City Business- Blowfish Hair StudioTRANSCRIPT
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one time per year, on a week-end in August, 13 city blocks in downtown Kamloops are closed off to allow collector, vintage and specialty vehicles to line the streets for the annual hot nite in the City show-n-shine! august 10 to 12 marks the 18th Show-n-shine, a colourful event with prizes and tons of fun activities for the whole family.
registration for the 9th annual a&w-hosted hot nite in the City (hniTC) poker-run will take place at the plaza heritage hotel on Friday from 3:00pm to 6:30pm. The hniTC poker-run wraps up at the Lansdowne Village a&w. This will be a family-oriented event with great a&w food so make plans now to stay until the 9:00pm closing!
before you hit the streets full of eye candy, start off your day right with a tasty breakfast. A&W’s HNITC breakfast is served from 5:00am to 11:00am or you can head over to The plaza heritage hotel where they are hosting a spe-cial HNITC breakfast buffet from 7:00am to 10:00am.
After you have filled your belly it’s time to feast your eyes on all of the motorized bling the Show-n-shine promises. spectators should be mindful of the amount of sweat and money that goes into each vehicle and remember, that
while they are admiring the ve-hicles, to keep belt buckles, rings, baby carriages, bikes and any oth-er sharp objects clear.
This year there will be two stages to provide great entertainment dur-ing the show-n-shine. saturday evening, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, the awarding of the hniTC awards as well as prizes for the top three poker hands from Friday’s a&w-hosted hniTC poker-run will be handed out at HNITC’s Main stage.
The masses will get their bbQ fix at the first annual Ribfest pre-sented by Kamloops Rotary Day-break. In conjunction with Hot Nite in the City, Ribfest will take over riverside park from Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12 for a full weekend of fantastic, free, family fun. Make sure to check out the Rib Cook-off competition! At this fantastic mouth-watering fes-tival, professional Ribbers man their grills and spread the love with sauce slathered all over it. Five teams will compete in a rib cook-off during the event with winners determined by a panel of judg-es consisting of local celebrities. Who gets bragging rights for the People’s Choice Award is to be de-termined by attendees who are en-couraged to vote for their favourite Ribbers. Of course the beverages
Get ready for a whole lot of fun this weekend including Hot Nite in the City, the first ever Ribfest at Riverside Park and the Bare As You Dare Run-A-Thong. Pictured is Justin Kyllo of Smoke & Bones BBQ, one of the five teams coming to Kamloops Ribfest for a rib cook-off. – continued on page 2
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The Kamloops Multicultural society and the Kamloops Heritage Railway have joined together to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s sixtieth year on the throne. They are doing it with a royal tea party on saturday, august 11.
The event is to be held at the railway plaza and will include a
queen as well as english tea and biscuits served by the seniors of the Csi seniors Centre. Things start at 10:00am with an opening ceremony and the arrival of a queen who will board the train for a run up the north river.
while the queen is away on her journey, tea will be served and stage performances will entertain
guests who have stayed behind. once the queen returns, she will join the tea drinkers in a royal walkabout style.
seniors are especially invited to join the tea party and to share their royal memories and even bring some royal mementos from years past to show others. guests are also invited to dress up in their
best 1952 outfits or even in 1852 costumes if they want to reflect the city’s two hundredth birthday celebrations.
For more information people are directed to the special internet site at http://www.queensjubileekam-loops.ca where the program and royal trivia from past times in Kamloops can be found.
after suspending its national playwriting competition in 2010, Theatre BC is delighted to announce its rebirth in the form of an annual British Columbia playwriting competi-tion. Theatre bC had conducted its national playwriting competition for over 20 years prior to its suspension.
“The national playwriting competition was one of our most popular programs and one that we fully supported as an organization,” says randy poulis, vice-president of operations. “Now it’s back but we’ve chosen to focus on the playwrights of British Columbia.”
As well as plays by British Columbian authors, the competition also encourages sub-missions by aboriginal and youth authors from across the province.
Theatre BC has been a parent organization for community theatre across the province since 1932. It annually hosts Mainstage - a competition amongst community theatre com-panies each July. Mainstage, this year held in
Kamloops, is the largest provincial theatre festival of its kind in Canada.
The provincial playwriting Competition is open to original scripts of drama or comedy, either full-length or one-act. deadline for entry is December 31. Independent jurors will decide upon winners in each category with a prize of $1,000 awarded for the chosen full-
length, $750 for the one-act, and $500 for a script of special merit.
Competition details and entry forms are available online at theatrebc.org/content/play writing-competition
For more information call Theatre BC’s provincial office at 778-471-5620 or e-mail [email protected]
in the refreshment centre will flow pretty good and there will be other eats and treats as well. The festival proceeds raise funds for seniors and children’s charities in the Kamloops area.
The Thompson Valley radio Controlled race Club will be showcasing their racing exper-tise during the hniTC show-n-shine. you can watch them race their rC vehicles at the end of the 500-block Victoria Street.
Others will be raising money and eyebrows as
they bare it all for the Bare As You Dare Walk/Run-A-Thong organized by the Kamloops Ridge Runners. The pants drop at 9:00 am on Sunday, August 12.
End off the day on a high note and boogie into the night at Music in the Park starting at 7:00pm at the riverside park bandshell.
It’s sweet summertime in Kamloops. Get out and enjoy the heat and fill up on endless hours of entertainment!
Jody Tippett
– continued from page 1First ever Ribfest at Riverside Park
International Disability Film Festival
On August 22, Open Door Group will celebrate the third year of the International Disability Film Festival – an event that includes inspiring short films and experi-ences with a focus on breaking down barriers, stereotypes and normalizing disabilities.
The evening will include a screening of several award-win-ning, short films from around the world that have been produced, written and/or directed by persons with disabilities. Be entertained, learn something new or gain a greater understanding of disabil-ity through these incredible films.
The event will be held at the Sagebrush Theatre and begins off at 6:30 pm with an address from a guest speaker. Films will be shown at 7:00 pm. The event is offered at no charge, how-ever donations at the door will be greatly appreciated.
Celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee
You can’t keep a good playwriting competition down
Change StartS hereMonday, July 30 proved a Day of Caring as local businesses volunteered to assist Emerald House Women’s Shelter and Kamloops Men’s Christian Hostel move into their new home, Emerald Centre, a co-ed facility operated by the Kamloops branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association.Making a difference in their communities on the ground level were Northern Trailer who generously donated a truck as well as a team of community volunteers including staff from Urban Systems.
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The 400 block Victoria Street will be closed to vehicle traffic August 22 from 8am to 3pm for an extended Farmer’s Market. A Saturday Farmer’s Market on a wednesday!
The day will include live music all day by Claire Carlson-Mitton and Margit bull as well as the annual Cap Team salsa Challenge. The salsa Challenge takes place at high noon.
Teams can sign up to battle the Customer Care and patrol (Cap) Team in this year’s Salsa Challenge! If you and your organization think you have the skills to top the mouth-watering recipe? Join them on the 400 block at 12pm on Wednesday August 22 in this fun event and show your zesty and/or spicy creative best! For more info visit kcbia.com
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CheerS!The Plaza Hotel held a Fireside Hospitality Staff Night Event with complimentary drinks and fantastic food presented by their chef Mike Swann on August 2. The new Fireside Steakhouse and Bar has launched a new menu featuring local products such as Haughton Prime Beef and in-house smoked meats. Pictured are (L-R) Adrian Boettcher, sales manager for The Plaza Hotel and assistant general manager Ron Johnson.
How did you enjoy BC Day?
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i worked.TRU CURA, United Way and hAP enter partnershipThompson Rivers University’s Small Cities Community-University Research
alliance (Cura) are entering into a formal partnership with the Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way and the Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan (HAP) to work together on community-based research. The three organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding on July 24 and look forward to developing projects over the next two years. Projects will encompass sharing of knowledge, resources and expertise between the CURA and the community, enriching research, teach-ing methods and curricula at Tru, reinforcing community decision-making and problem-solving capacity and enhancing students’ education and employability by means of diverse opportunities to build their knowledge, expertise and work skills through hands-on research and related experience.
Join us at Farm 2 Chefs Sunday, August 12th at Thistle Farm from 3-6pm.
Tickets $60. Get your tickets online at www.farm2chefs.com or at the Farmer’s Market.
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In 1812, fur trader and explorer David Stuart built a trading post on the shore of the Thompson River. 2012 commemorates Kamloops’ 200th year of shared living with the Tk’emlúps, and 200 years of community achieve-ment and growth.
The City of Kamloops, the Kamloops Museum and archives and the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc are excited to start counting down to the 2012 Bicentennial Event taking place on August 25 at Riverside Park.
The day’s festivities will start at 9:00am at Riverside Park with a pancake breakfast provided by the Paddlewheelers Lions Club. Following the breakfast, festivities and activities will commence at 10:00am and con-tinue throughout the day until 4:00pm. attractions include local artisan dis-plays, multicultural and educational booths, performers, face painting and more! re-enactors will have a tradi-tional encampment set up as part of the tribute to our shared 200 years of history. There will be multiple food booths and refreshments available.
At 1:00pm, Mayor Peter Milobar will arrive by canoe on the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc lands for a cer-emonial meeting with Chief shane gottfriedson. The Mayor and Chief
will then travel together in a voya-geur canoe, accompanied by mem-bers of both councils, down the south Thompson river to riverside park. once arriving at the park at
approximately 2:00pm, there will be another ceremony, complete with drummers, dancers, a ceremonial tree planting and unveiling of the 2012 Commemorative plaque.
Bicentennial Event countdown is on!
and the winner iS…
The winning teams in the Communities in Bloom Business/ Councillor Planter Competition were announced by judges Bob Ivison and Alain Cappelle on August 1 with first place going to Flavours of India and TK’emplups te Secwepemc Councillor Rosanne Casimir. Second place went to The Daily News and Councillor Tina Lange and third place going to North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) and Councillor Pat Wallace. Congratulations to all that entered!Pictured here from L-R are Nandi Spoilia, Rosanne Casimir, City of Kamloops gardener Dawn House, Bob Ivison and Alain Cappelle.
Five finalists face off in cocktail competition
Museum walking tours focus on architecture
The five finalists of the 2012 Tourism Kamloops Cocktail Competition have been determined. On August 9 at 3:00pm, Ramada’s Rooftop Lounge, Hoodoos at sun rivers, Terra restaurant, Frick and Frack and ora restaurant Lounge will face off at St. Andrews on the Square where a panel of judges will select the overall winner based on the presentation by lounge, presentation of the cocktail and how well the cocktail ties into the city’s history.
2012’s competition embraced the celebration of Kamloops’ Bi-Centennial whereby participating cocktails featured an interpretation of the history of Kamloops. Using a maximum of six ingredients, the cocktails have been included on the establishment’s menu since July and will remain after the competition until September 4. A total of 3866 votes were cast online over the four-week period.
Back by popular demand, the Kamloops Museum Lecture series presents an encore edition of the history of Kamloops architecture walking tour on saturday, august 11.
Join Museum Supervisor Elisabeth duckworth at the Museum and archives to discuss the decorative features on various residential homes followed by a guided walking tour to view some examples. Dress for
the weather and for walking. bring water and sunscreen.
The Museum is also pleased to announce a new walking tour on Wednesday, August 22. This fast-paced guided walking tour discuss-es the history and architecture of various downtown businesses and buildings.
Register online www.kamloops.ca/ezreg or call 250 828-3500.
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If you’re looking for some-thing classic or a complete overhaul, blowfish hair studio, located at #1-550 Lorne street, is your choice. Experience the blowfish method.
working in an environment that is both social and creative, blowfish prides itself on a team of professionals that desire on-going education. They travel to hair shows to learn new techniques and then bring this knowledge home to ensure you always look your very best! They are a full service hair studio that caters to each client’s unique style and personality.
Some staff members recently attended sessions on traditional barbering techniques. This, com-bined with today’s current trends, enables them to offer a higher level of standard in men’s haircutting.
high quality products are extremely important at Blowfish and great attention to detail makes for stellar stylists that can nail a flawless taper every time! Experience a specialized combina-tion of styling options that will per-fectly transform your entire look. Their first-class service includes today’s most advanced coloring and hair management techniques. Their services also include waxing.
Consistency paired with con-versation that will lift you right up, the Blowfish experience is a
friendly, professional atmosphere that offers all the glamour and buzz of a salon. Their easy, confi-dent approach and warm manner have ensured a faithful following of clients and the recent launch of their new branding is sure to fur-ther increase that fan base.
The team also sees themselves as community leaders. One big draw-back to chemotherapy for many people is the idea of losing their hair; this is something the team at Blowfish tried to combat by lop-ping off their locks earlier in the year raising over $10,000 for char-
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blowfish is dedicated to pro-viding you with the utmost attention, courtesy and level of service. The studio is open Tuesday and Saturday 10:00 to 5:00pm and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00am to 8:00pm. The days of sleuthing for a trusted stylist are over. Call 778-471-5540 to book your appointment.
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Victoria St. 250-828-7998. Aug. 11 Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers 8pm, Aug. 13 Sarah Scouten 8pm.
n Music in the Park - Free entertainment daily until August 31 in Riverside Park from 7-8:30pm. Aug. 9 Rocky Mountain Rebel Music, Ska/Reggae/Funk, aug. 10 shuffle demons, entertaining Funk Jazz, aug. 11 Phonix, R&B Pop, Aug. 12 Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer, Stompin’ Down home blues and henry Small Band, Rock/Blues/Pop, Aug. 13 Rube Band, Ambassadors of Fun, Aug. 14 Lawt 44, Classic Rock, aug. 15 Cody prevost and Chad brownlee, Country..
n First annual Splish Splash Art Market at the Celista hall in the north Shuswap on Aug. 18 and 19 from 10am to 4pm. Over 15 artists will be selling and dis-playing different art forms. FMi visit www.splishs-plashartmarket.co.ca.
n Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Night at riverside park on aug 16 with Shrek. by dona-tion with proceeds going to big brothers big sisters of Kamloops mentoring pro-grams. Movies begin at dusk but get there early to claim your space and enjoy the activities.
n Pineridge 4th annual golf tournam ent fundraiser for MS on Aug. 18. FMI on the event or how to contrib-ute, call 250-573-4333.
empty Toy Box ProjectThe YMCA-YWCA Women’s Emergency Shelter’s 1st Annual Empty
Toy Box Project takes place from now until August 31. The Shelter is in need of new toys and gifts to give the children and youth who stay at the Shelter. Often their stay is over birthdays and holidays and it’s a wonder-ful thing to receive something special during a difficult time in their lives.
Visit www.kamloopsy.org for a list of the locations where you can drop your donations and for toy and gift ideas. please, no stuffies, violent toys or weapons.
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It’s easy to enter... just drop in and fill out an entry form at the Kamloops Heritage Railway, Kamloops Arts Council, at the 2141 tent at the Children’s Art Festival or at any one of these participating sponsors! One entry per location per day.
Winner must be 16 years of age or younger. Draw will be made at 3pm on September 15, 2012 at the Children’s Art Festival.
We offer comprehensive music programs for students of all ages that include preparation for:> recitals> festival performances> conservatory exams> post-secondary entrance auditions
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IT’S EASY TO ENTER Just drop in and fill out an entry form at the Kamloops Heritage Railway, Kamloops Arts Council, at the 2141 tent at the Children’s Art Festival or at any one of these participating sponsors!
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Kamloops United Church Pre-School & Out of School Care
NOW ALSO OFFERING French Parent
Participation Pre-School established 1954
421 St. Paul Street250-372-1043
Celebrating over 50 Years of Outstanding
Childcare
THE CHANCE TO BE A
TRAIN CONDUCTOR ON THE 2141
WINYOU COULD
!sdiKwill be drawn at the
Winner
presented by thekamloops arts council
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
11AM - 4PM
2141
Kamloops Heritage Railway, Echo Newspapers and the Kamloops Arts Council is offering your child a chance to
BE A CONDUCTOR FOR A DAYOne lucky winner, decked out in custom made striped overalls and engineer hat,
will assist the conductor on the first run of the 2013 season. Six tickets will also be given to the child so that they can invite family and friends
along for the ride on this momentous occasion. Not only that, but the clothing will be theirs to keep!
It’s easy to enter... just drop in and fill out an entry form at the Kamloops Heritage Railway, Kamloops Arts Council, at the 2141 tent at the Children’s Art Festival or at any one of these participating sponsors! One entry per location per day.
Winner must be 16 years of age or younger. Draw will be made at 3pm on September 15, 2012 at the Children’s Art Festival.
We offer comprehensive music programs for students of all ages that include preparation for:> recitals> festival performances> conservatory exams> post-secondary entrance auditions
Group ClassesSunrise Program for ages 2-3Music for Young Children Program for ages 3-8Chamber Music classes for youth or adultsYouth String Orchestra
private lessonspianoTheoryvoicestrings Bass Cello Celtic Harp Guitar Viola Violin
Woodwinds & Brass Bassoon Clarinet Flute French Horn Oboe Trombone Trumpet
Station Plaza #5-510 Lorne Street
207 Seymour Street ~ 250 828-3576
We host Birthday Parties
207 Seymour Street ~ 250 828-3576
We host Birthday Parties
207 Seymour Street, Kamloops250 828-3576
We host Birthday Parties
KM Kids Page 2012.indd 1 02/08/12 11:31 AM
safe, sustainable, inspired
Gifts, toys, games, science kits, puzzles and
more for children & adults.
Sahali Mall250-372-3500
www.tumbleweedtoys.ca
• Ethically produced • Fair trade • Organic • Speciality • Non-battery
• Recycled plastics • Wooden • Independent • Locally owned
TT kids page 2012.indd 1 02/08/12 1:01 PM
Field Trips
camps
Classes
4CATS KAMLOOPS 6–275 Seymour Street, Kamloops
(778) 471-6335 • [email protected]
4cats.com/kamloops
4CatsArts Studio
Art is good!
4cats.comTM
WorkshopsWe are a professional art studio for artists
ages 2 to 15.
Parties
Satisfy your sweet tooth!
Satisfy your sweet tooth!
442 Victoria St 778 471-5505
442 Victoria Street 778.471.5505
fudge Candy Collectibles
Fudge Candy Collectibles
FY Kids Page 2012.indd 1 01/08/12 4:33 PM
Visit www.kgtc.ca for current schedules,
registration and information
910 McGill Rd.250-374-6424Located inside the Tournament Capital Centre
KG banner Kids page.indd 1 01/08/12 3:41 PM
Call 250.377.8190 www.enricheddaycare.com
Enriched DaycareFull Time From
$795/MONTH3-4 year olds learn reading
& math!Includes daily educational
classes & preschool Located in Sahali Mall
& Upper Aberdeen
Summer hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pmFall hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm
985 Holt St (George Hilliard School)www.blscs.org • 250-554-2572
Enjoy crazy science
experiments & excitement!
Exploration rooms with interactive fun for everyone; Birthdays & Special Events!
Exploration rooms with interactive fun for everyone; Birthdays &
Special Events!
BLSC 1.8 Kids Page.indd 1 02/08/12 10:00 AM
IT’S EASY TO ENTER Just drop in and fill out an entry form at the Kamloops Heritage Railway, Kamloops Arts Council, at the 2141 tent at the Children’s Art Festival or at any one of these participating sponsors!
proud to sponsoryouth in theatre
HEAD OFFICE LOCATED IN THEOLD COURTHOUSE CULTURAL CENTRE7 Seymour Street West • 778-471-5620 • www.theatrebc.org
Check out our student scholarships at
www.theatrebc.org
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a young man who was also an avid golfer found himself with a few hours to spare one afternoon. he figured if he hurried and played very fast, he could get in nine holes before he had to head home. Just as he was about to tee off an old gentleman shuffled onto the tee and asked if he could accompany the young man as he was golfing alone. Not being able to say no, he allowed the old gent to join him.
To his surprise the old man played fairly quickly. He didn’t hit the ball far, but plod-ded along consistently and didn’t waste much time. Finally, they reached the 9th fairway and the young man found himself with a tough shot. There was a large pine tree right in front of his ball - and directly between his ball and the green.
After several minutes of debating how to hit the shot the old man finally said, “you know,
when I was your age I’d hit the ball right over that tree.”
With that challenge placed before him, the youngster swung hard, hit the ball up, right smack into the top of the tree trunk and it thud-ded back on the ground not a foot from where it had originally lay.
The old man offered one more comment, “of course, when i was your age that pine tree was only three feet tall.”
golf hazards in the good old days
a guy walked into a pro-shop with a gorilla. “is anyone interested in a lit-tle wager? I’ve got $500 here that says my gorilla can hit the ball longer and straighter than anybody here at this club.”
everyone in the pro-shop started laughing. The newest pro at the club spoke up, “I’ll take you up on that wager. Meet you on the first tee.”
When they reached the 585-yard par-5 first tee, the trainer led the gorilla to the tee box
and put a driver in his hands. The gorilla smashed his drive right down the middle and
out of sight. The ball finally stopped on the green, six inches from the cup.
The pro was astonished. “That’s incredible! There’s no need for me to tee off. Here’s your money.”
as the pro walked off the green, still shaking his head, he turned back to the trainer and said, “by the way, how does he putt?”
The trainer responded, “Just like he drives: 500 yards, right down the middle, every time.”
Who says you can’t teach a monkey new tricks?
The schoolteacher was taking her first golfing lesson.“Is the word spelt p-u-t or p-u-t-t?’’ she asked the instructor. “P-u-t-t is correct,’’ he replied.“Put means to place a thing where you want it. Putt means merely a vain attempt to do the same thing.”
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LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Unreliable people will be negative about your ideas. acceptance is the key. opportunities to get together with friends will enlighten and entertain. Socializing will be more than just entertainingVIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Your temper may erupt if you have allowed others to cost you too much money. drastic changes regarding your per-sonal attitude are evident. Hard work won’t go unnoticedLIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) However, you may not attract the kind of inter-est you had in mind. Take precautions while traveling; you don’t have to get anywhere that fast. You have to believe in yourself and your talents. use your quick wit to win points with friends.SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Driving too fast or double parking will result in difficulties with officials. Travel will also be very informative. Learn some new skills that will increase your income. You haven’t been watching your spending habits and you may have neglected your duties.SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) It’s a good time for long awaited re-lationships to begin. You may get upset with peers or relatives. Your mind may not be on the job. Your passionate mood will be well received.CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) Take things slowly, especially for the sake of those you love. Don’t forget family obligations. Romance and social activity will be a promising combination. You can expect changes in your financial situation as well as in your statusAQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) Get involved in a competitive sport that will bring the challenges you thrive on. Financial limitations may add to your depression. Your home environment may be volatile if precautions aren’t taken. Your ability to get the job done will result in added responsi-bility and possible promotion.PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Romance could develop through social activi-ties or short trips. Make changes to your living quarters that will please the whole family. It will do you some good. Your partner may push but-tons that infuriate you.ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) Don’t be too hard on your mate. You can make a huge difference to children if you are able to put yourself in their shoes. you should spend your day trying to get things completed at work. You will be emotional about money matters.TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) You are best to look into investments that will grow in value over an extended period of time. You must take care not to over exert yourself if involved in sports. Make decisions about your professional objectives. Make plans to do the things you enjoy.GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You will be extremely sentimental, and if pushed by others you may hold a lasting grudge. Make plans to attend group discussions or get together with friends who like to talk as much as you do. Don’t draw too much attention to yourself at work. Rely on the one you love for support and affection..CANCER (June 22-July 22) Attend to things that you should have done yesterday. Be careful of disclosing personal information. Get back into the swing of things. Your ability to converse with charm will entice some-one you may have had an interest in for some time now.Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com
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We invite the community of Kamloops to join us on September 16 to
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Since 2007, New Gold has
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