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Thursday, June 11, 2015Vol. 10 No. 47
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Kamloops Search and Rescue as well as the
RCMP helicopter and two Provincial Emer-
gency Program are searching for two missing
fi shermen who failed to return Tuesday.
The two men were reported missing, when
they didn’t return on schedule June 9 after
a day of fi shing at Todd Lake, about 15 km
southeast of Roche Lake They are also known
to fi sh another lake much farther south and
closer to Okanagan Lake.
The RCMP helicopter searched Tuesday
night and again Wednesday morning, with no
sign of the men, according to Alan Hobler of
Kamloops Search and Rescue.
The men are 65 and 41 years old – the older
man has a medical conditional requiring daily
medication, which he did not take with him.
“There’s defi nitely an elevated sense of ur-
gency,” Hobler related. “There’s hundreds of
kilometres of forest service road out there, if
not thousands.”
The men were equipped to spend the night,
and overnight temperatures in the area went
down to 6 Celsius.
The men were reportedly driving a grey
1991 Chevy 1500 with a small boat on top.
Anyone that may has seen or have informa-
tion on the pair is asked to call Kamloops
RCMP at 250-828-3000 or the Rural RCMP
at 250-314-1800.
Search on for two missing fi shermen
Area fi res under control; fi re danger rating climbs As temperatures in the prov-
ince climb this week, so too does
the fi re danger ratings. Over the
weekend and into the week, many
parts of the province experienced
a heat wave with temperatures
climbing up into the mid-30s in
some places, which has resulted
in the fi re danger ratings also ris-
ing quickly.
The Interior heat wave has
brought out more people enjoy-
ing the great outdoors and, in two
cases, has resulted in wildfi res
within the region.
A pair of fi res that sprang up in
the Kamloops Fire Centre June 8
are now under control.
The fi rst fi re was reported along
Highway 5A about 25 km south
of Kamloops near Stump Lake. It
grew to 3.5 ha and was burning
mostly in grass.
The second fi re was called in
Monday evening about 10 km
south of Merritt along the Co-
quihalla Highway. This one was
quite aggressive as nine fi refi ghters and airtankers are working on the
fi re, which was brought under control at about 1.5 ha, according to
Fire Information offi cer Melissa Klassen.
She said both of the fi res are believed to be human caused.
Effective May 15, the size of open fi res was restricted throughout
the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfi res and
protect the public. This prohibi-
tion will remain in effect until
Oct. 15, or until further notice.
Specifi cally, prohibited activi-
ties include:
• The burning of any waste, slash
or other materials (piled or un-
piled) at a size larger than one-
half metre by one-half metre.
• The burning of more than two
open fi res of any size at the same
time.
• Stubble or grass fi res of any size
over any area.
• The use of fi reworks, sky lan-
terns or burning barrels of any
size or description.
This prohibition does not ban
campfi res that are a half-metre
high by a half-metre wide (or
smaller) and does not apply to
cooking stoves that use gas, pro-
pane or briquettes.
There are currently no campfi re
bans or no forest use restrictions
in effect for the Kamloops Fire
Centre.
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Guns, drugs seized in separate investigations
The Kamloops RCMP seized several guns and a large stash of
drugs as a result of two separate investigations late last week.
On June 4, the RCMP’s Targeted Enforcement Unit pulled over
a vehicle leaving a suspected drug house in Kamloops. Inside of-
fi cers found cocaine that led to the arrest of a 46 year old man.
The vehicle stop resulted in a seizure of one pound of cocaine.
This led to the execution of a search warrant at the suspected stash
house, which is located in the 2700 block of Valleyview Drive.
The search resulted in the seizure of another pound of cocaine; a
half-pound of methamphetamine; 1.5 ounces of heroin; 758 Oxy
tablets, and drug traffi cking paraphernalia.
The 46 year old suspect will be appearing in court at a later date
facing several charges of possession for the purpose of traffi cking.
The following day, June 5, the Kamloops RCMP Crime Reduc-
tion Unit executed a search warrant on a home in the 800 block of
Elder Road where they found several stolen guns and other stolen
property.
The search garnered fi ve long-barreled fi rearms; large amount of
stolen items including construction tools taken from construction
sites as well as restricted and prohibited fi rearms.
As a result, police arrested a male at the residence, who will be
facing several fi rearms-related charges
The investigation is ongoing, and further property-related charges
are anticipated.
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HoroscopesJune 15 - June 21, 2015
You’ll begin to be reminded of things from the past that really need to be brought to an end – by mid-Sept. New ideas will be easy to come by but guard against any sense that it all has to happen quickly. Rather than acting on impulse, focus on main-taining a good level of fi ghting spirit.
Something you may have felt was over or sorted involving someone else may reappear to be fi nalised now – mid-Sept. If this involves fi nances or could affect your own situation, it’s not something you should simply accept. You can create something stable out of this – you just have to be prepared to act.
This week provides you the opportunity to take new directions with anything on a personal level, though this time it can have an infl uence over the next 2 years. You should be feeling positive about the potential that exists personally though you can’t afford to be lax with detail to mid-Sept.
There’s a lot building up behind the scenes that has new directions attached to it. This’ll likely become evident in a month’s time. There’s something connected to the past with it. What you need to review & likely alter in some way between now & mid-Sept. is the level of control somebody else expects to be able to exert.
Involvement in a new group of people is likely. This can be both exciting & benefi cial but also very busy. It may disrupt a more easy going way of life that’s developed of late where you’ve been able to let more structured ways of organisation slip. Get back to this now – mid-Sept.
Whatever’s become important to put into place since Christmas can now bring you a point of reassessing your obligations or what you thought they previously needed to be. Now – mid-Sept. you can gather information & make fi nal plans for what becomes more obvious as essential ways to structure life.
The future path you wish to take can develop a whole new approach this week. At the basis of this can be determination to follow your own convictions when it comes to being freed up & not allowing important priorities to get squashed along the way. Money doesn’t have to come into this – don’t get distracted if it’s brought up.
You’ll enter an important period of personal reassessment now – Sept. 18 with serious Saturn moving back into your sign. Mat-ters that you dealt with in life from Oct. ‘12 – Christmas ‘14 may re-appear. You’re not in a good position to see where others stand right now, so take this into account.
There’ll be a lot of activity involving others – new associations may prove helpful over the next 2 years esp., perhaps longer. Even so, you can’t afford to be too generous of yourself just for the benefi t of others. They’ll have no compunction in taking all they can for themselves, so keep boundaries in place.
If you’ve been telling yourself that certain habits need to change, esp. when it comes to health, diet & exercise, now is the time to take that new direction. If you feel you’ve become too much of a slave to the needs of others, take action & change it. Reassess priorities now – mid-Sept.
Finding ways to enjoy yourself shouldn’t be diffi cult right now, though something or someone new can become part of it, which should produce some excitement. Be careful you don’t go back into old patterns now – mid-Sept. when it comes to obligations expected of you. You may need to face this once & for all.
New ideas related to whatever you want to get into place can unfold this week. This can be associated with anything to do with the home or family matters. It may also be as a result of commit-ments you’ve needed to deal with since Christmas. Looking at the long term from a different perspective can occur to mid-Sept.
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Kamloops to host Hockey Day in Canada 2016
Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is heading back to the west coast.
Kamloops has been announced as the host city of the 16th annual
celebration of the iconic Canadian game. The event, hosted by Ron
MacLean, will take place Sat., Feb. 6, 2016, with local Hockey Day
festivities in Kamloops beginning on Feb. 3.
In addition to showcasing Kamloops’ hockey tradition – and we’ve
got plenty of it – the day will also feature all seven Canadian teams in
action over the course of a 13-hour broadcast.
The fi rst time B.C. held the event was in Nelson in 2007.
In light of Wednesday’s announcement, here are fi ve reasons why Ka-
mloops will make a great host for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada.
1. OUR HOCKEY HISTORY RUNS DEEP. Kamloops’ fi rst outdoor skating
area was formed on the bank of the Thompson River in 1894, and an
outdoor skating rink (boards and all!) was built in 1899 by a local boat
builder.
The fi rst indoor arena built went up in 1926.
2. WE HAVE THE LARGEST MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION IN B.C. This is
where it all begins for hockey players. The Kamloops Minor Hockey
Association was named Association of the year by the British Colum-
bia Amateur Hockey Association twice (1982-83 and 2004-05). Ac-
cording to the KMHA’s website, they now have approximately 1,300
registered minor hockey players and have access to six public rinks,
giving the city more arenas per capita than most cities in Canada.
3. THE CITY IS HOME TO THE KAMLOOPS BLAZERS (AND THE STORM).
2016 marks the WHL’s 50th anniversary, so it’s only fi tting that one of
its most prominent teams should be in the spotlight.
The Blazers have only missed the WHL playoffs four times and won
the Memorial Cup three times. More than 80 pro hockey players got
their start with the team: Shane Doan, Devan Dubnyk, Jarome Iginla,
Scott Niedermayer, Colton Orr, Mark Recchi, Darryl Sydor, Darcy
Tucker, Scottie Upshall, Kris Versteeg and more.
Doan, Iginla, Recchi and Sydor are now part owners of the team, and
the arena is located on Mark Recchi Way in honour of the city and
team’s hometown hero.
The team has also seen some big-name coaches, including Ken
Hitchcock, Tom Renney and Sydor. Longtime coach Don Hay even
returned to the team – the former NHLer played with the Blazers prior
to coaching them, and then returned as head coach this past season
after stints in the NHL and with other WHL teams.
4. PLENTY OF FAMOUS CANADIAN ATHLETES HAIL FROM KAMLOOPS.
In addition to being the birthplace of NHLers like Mark Recchi,
Kamloops has also produced some pretty great athletes in a variety
of sports. Olympic medallists Dylan Armstrong (shot put), Jessica
Hewitt (speed skating), and Canada’s Athlete of the Century, Nancy
Greene (skiing), have called Kamloops home.
5. KAMLOOPS IS KNOWN AS THE TOURNAMENT CAPITAL OF CANADA. In
addition to hosting around 25 minor hockey tournaments each sea-
son, Kamloops also hosts enough regional, national and international
events to earn it the title of Tournament Capital of Canada.
They have several top-notch facilities, including the world-class (and
aptly-named) Tournament Capital Centre, which is equipped with an
Olympic length pool, a FIFA-certifi ed soccer fi eld, track and fi eld fa-
cilities, a gymnastics centre, and more.
“Kamloops is home to not only world class facilities and athletes, but
a community of volunteers and residents who make us a premiere host
for any event,” said Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar.
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• PROJECT X THEATRE celebrates its 10TH ANNIVERSARY this sum-
mer at Prince Charles Park, featuring 2 great family-oriented plays, THE
MERRY ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, by Jeff Pitcher, a fun & fast-paced
story about the pursuit of justice for all, with enough laughter & merri-
ment, archery & sword fi ghting to delight both the young & the young
at heart; and THE SHAKESPEARE SHOW: OR HOW THE ILLITERATE SON OF
A GLOVER BECAME THE GREATEST PLAYWRIGHT OF ALL TIME, by Ryan
Gladstone, a hilarious play born from the greatest theatrical academic
debate of all time – who was William Shakespeare & did he really write
all those plays? July 13 – Aug. 1. FMI: www.projectxtheatre.ca.
• THE BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, 655 Holt St., open for
public drop-ins Tues – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with daily hands-on fun
in the exploration rooms; interactive science shows Sat. at 11 a.m. &
1:30 p.m. Sat. June 13: KITE & FLIGHT DAY. Rocket demonstrations,
make your own Alka Seltzer rockets, make your own colourful kites
& more. Wed. June 17: STORMWATER TREES at McArthur Island, 7 p.m.
SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES for older children & adults: Wed. June 17,
7 p.m. doors, 6:30 p.m.: JULIE SCHOOLING, landscape architect, will
speak about landscaping with trees & how much water they direct
from their leaves to the ground & where. Free. Reception included.
Call 250-554-2572 or email [email protected].
• THE KAMLOOPS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY meets the 4th
Thurs. (June 25) of the month, 7 – 9 p.m. at Heritage House (River-
side Park). All welcome. Call 250-579-9108.
• KAMLOOPS FARMERS’ MARKETS SAT. on the 200 block of
St Paul Street, at WED. on the 400 block of Victoria Street. Fresh local
produce, entertainment, other locally made items. ‘Til Oct. 31.
• MOUNT PAUL UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP, 140 Labur-
num St., open Tues & Thurs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• RUBE BAND practises most Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at the Old Yacht Club,
1140 Rivers St. New members welcome. Call Bob Eley, 250-377-3209.
• DROP IN ADULT BADMINTON at the OLPH Gym (rear entrance),
635 Tranquille Rd., every Tues, 7 p.m. Mixed group of players; interme-
diates – advanced. Cost: $5. Birds supplied. Call Robert, 250-579-0193.
• KAMLOOPS TRAVEL CLUB, an informal group that gets togeth-
er regularly for weekly meetings to talk about travel at The Art We
Are. Call James, 250-879-0873.
• KAMLOOPS QUIT SMOKING support group meets every Thurs
at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St.
AROUND TOWN• TEAM SUPER EVERYBODY FUN FAIR, Sat. June 12, 12 – 6
p.m. at McDonald Park. Tickets on site. Cash only/no ATM on site.
Bouncy castle, face painting, bake sale, raffl e, silent auction, cake
walk, games, food, and so much more! All money raised will go to-
wards the Donovan family to help ease the fi nancial stress as their
daughter Sam receives cancer treatment in at BC Children’s Hospital.
If you’re new to this story, check out teamsupereverybody.ca.
• THE GUT/BRAIN CONNECTION, Tues. June 16, 7 – 9 p.m. at Na-
ture’s Fare, 5 – 1350 Summit Dr., with guest speaker, Lisa Kilgour (RHN).
Free. Limited seating. Register at the Vitamin desk. Call 250-314-9560.
• FAMILY CAREGIVERS SERIES workshop, June 27, 9 a.m. – 5
p.m. at 405 – 235 First Ave. A full day session for family members
who are caring for a person with dementia. Learn about dementia,
practical coping strategies, and early planning. Pre-registration re-
quired. Call 250-377-8200 or email [email protected].
• LET’S DANCE, hosted by THOMPSON VALLEY ACTIVITY & SOCIAL
CLUB (TVASC),, June 20, 8 p.m. – midnight, at Kamloops Curling
Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by the band, LOST DOG BAND (Dan &
Wendy Damron). Tickets: $10 from Zonia, 250-372-0091, Francoise,
250-372-3782, Ed, 250-374-2774.
• Sabrina Weeks & Swing Cat Bounce: June 12, 13, 26, 6 – 9 p.m.
at Romeo’s Kitchen & Spirits, 1250 Rogers Way; June 27, Chances
Barside Lounge.
• AT THE BC WILDLIFE PARK: KIDS SUMMER CAMPS – ages 6 – 10:
July 6 – 10; July 27 – 31; Aug. 17 – 21. FMI & registration: bczoo.org/
kidscampsage6to10.htm. SUMMER ART CAMPS – Ages 9 – 13: Do you
love art & nature? Create exciting art projects while learning about
BC’s wild creatures! July 23 & 24; Aug. 6 & 7. FMI & registration:
bczoo.org/artcamps.htm. 250-573-3242, ext. 226, ext. 259 or email
• UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONS, on the 1st & 3rd
Monday of the month (June 1 & 15), at the Alano Club, 171 Leigh
Rd., 7 – 10 p.m.; hosted by Perry Tucker & the Good Gravy Band. No
cover. All acoustic musicians welcome. Call 250-376-5115.
• BROCK CENTRAL LIONS CLUB meets the 1st & 3rd Thurs. of
the month (June 18) at 6:30 p.m. at the Brock Centre for Seniors In-
formation, 9A – 1800 Tranquille Rd. New members always welcome.
Call Victor, 250-554-8031.
• KAMLOOPS SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE hosts BINGO every Tues at the
Brock Seniors Activity Centre, 1800 Tranquille Rd. (by Coopers). Doors:
5 p.m. Games: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 19+ event; fully licensed concession.
• SHAMBHALA MEDITATION GROUP offers meditation in the
Shambhala Buddhist tradition. Sat drop-in 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Mon
7 – 8:30 p.m.; Thurs 7 – 9 p.m. with available meditation instructions.
433B Lansdowne St. Call Liz, 250-376-4224.
• GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings Thurs, 10 a.m. at Desert Gar-
dens, 540 Seymour St. Call Wally, 250-679-7877, or Sunny, 250-374-9165.
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Kamloops RCMP is seeking the
public’s assistance in locating a
missing 12-year-old.
Bryston Krug was reported
missing by his family on June 6.
He is described as:
Caucasian Male
12 years old
4’7” tall
85 lbs
Blonde hair
Brown Eyes
Anyone with information on the
whereabouts of Bryston Krug is
urged to call Kamloops RCMP
at 250-828-300 or call Crime
Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS 8477)).
Bryston Krug
Police seek help in locating missing 12-year-old
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Mainly
sunny
27° | 16°
Thursday
June 11
Friday
June 12
Saturday
June 13
Sunday
June 14
Tuesday
June 16
Monday
June 15
Chance of
showers
22° | 14°
POP 30%
A mix of
sun & cloud
25° | 13°
A mix of
sun & cloud
25° | 14°
A mix of
sun & cloud
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Summer is the ideal time to refresh your home’s exterior to last all
year long.
You don’t necessarily have to paint the body of the home. Painting
your porch or doors can highlight architectural details and are simple
ways to make a big impact. Here are a few recommendations:
• COLOUR THE NEIGHBOURS WILL RAVE ABOUT: The front of your home
shows off your design savvy, so consider your streetscape and other
exterior elements when selecting colour. Painting the front door, porch
or shutters can completely refresh the look of your exterior. Create a
lasting impression by using an orange or berry tone or pomegranate to
bring an updated twist on the classic red front door.
• CREATE BACKYARD BLISS: The backyard is a place to unwind and en-
tertain, so ensure this space is serene and well maintained. Decks,
pergolas and outdoor furniture can all benefi t from a pop of colour or
a smooth, fresh premium stain to enhance the beauty of natural wood.
To create a multifunctional space, organize your deck into separate
areas using colour to create visual divides. If you have a pergola, con-
sider a deep navy or blue-green to complement nature’s backdrop.
• GET THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR THE JOB: Selecting quality paint or stain
that can withstand harsh weather is crucial for your exterior projects.
Choose a product with easy application and one that resists ultravio-
let radiation and mildew. For optimal results, use a premium exterior
stain. It has unsurpassed durability, enriches the grain of wood and is
available in any colour.
It’s important to look at paint chips outdoors when selecting a colour.
A hue that seems dull might come to life in natural light so take the
time to revisit your paint chips under the sun at various times of day.
If you’re painting your entire home, ask for extra-large paint chips or
bring home small pint samples. – NC
The Kamloops Communities in Bloom (CIB) Committee, Kamloops City
Council, NSBIA and KCBIA have partnered for the popular and bloom-
ing friendly annual CIP Kamloops CIB Community Planter Competition,
with the panting being held June 2.
This year there were three locations with 12 planters: 400 block of Tran-
quille Road; the 100 block of Victoria Street; and the Tourism Kamloops
Visitor Centre.
In this annual Planter Competition, mayor, city councillors, TIB Coun-
cil and guest politicians compete for the most creatively planted planter
pot. As well, for the fi rst time, senior’s residences, student residences and
strata groups were invited to become team members. Teams also include a
local politician and one of our amazing city gardeners.
The planting, judging and prize awarding are fun events. Judging takes place
in late July or early Aug with winners announced at a City Council meeting.
Kamloops CIB Community Planter Competition
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