Author: chronicle
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Jeff Viani photoBreak Time
Blake McCallum, Chief Instructor at Tiger Martial Arts, breaks bricks May 23 during black belt testing. McCallum tested to Fourth Dan Black Belt. Tiger Martial Arts teaches Korea’s original mixed martial arts system Teukgong Moosool, a multi-style system combining the best of Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, MMA, Hapkido, and weapons training. The Kamloops club currently…
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June 2025 Letter
Carney meets Trump Dear Editor: Watching the first part of the meeting today on CBC between Mr. Carney and Mr. Trump was the first step toward a new beginning. Following that, Mr. Carney took questions from reporters from the roof top of the Canadian Embassy where all questions were answered. From the get-go it was…
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Good news round-up
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Join us in honouring local hero Jesse Simpson and supporting his ongoing journey to live his best life. His family is throwing a birthday bash and fundraiser for Jesse at Moccasin Square Gardens on July 5! The celebration kicks off at 4 p.m., with a fantastic show…
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Tracey Mounsey photoBoogie time again
Boogie The Bridge unleashed a sea of red t-shirts on the streets of Kamloops April 27 for its annual event. Runners could choose to tackle 21K, 10K, 5K, and 1K distances as part of this community fundraiser.
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Reader Jim Knowles shared this photo of the sandhill crane he observed during his recent adventure.May 2025 Letters
Thanks to the RCMP Dear Editor: I wanted to send out a huge Easter thank you to our friends at the RCMP, Rural Div Const H. Morine and Constable M. Vishi. On Good Friday while heading over the top from Kamloops to Cache Creek for tacos, riding my off-road motorcycle, I crashed into a large,…
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Nutters Everyday Naturals is fundraising again.More to celebrate in Kamloops this month
Eight Kamloops citizens have been given Exemplary Service Awards by Kamloops City Council! Congratulations and thank you to Julie Dormer, Wayne McRann, Kathleen Larose, Ricky Marshall, Anna Harrison, Howard Grieve, Sheila Minten, and Sebastian Chalmers – Owega! Way to go Sarah Sims and team at Nutters Kamloops! Nutters Everyday Naturals is excited to announce the…
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May events round-up
NIGHTLIFE May 10 @ 6:30 pm at Kamloops Curling Club: Kamloops Country Kicker. Food trucks, mechanical bullriding, dance lessons, and Alberta-based band – the Prairie Dogs! Tickets are $30+ fees. Grab your boots, invite your friends, and get ready for a true country celebration. This is a licensed, 19+ event. May 28 @ 3:00 to…
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April events round-up
NIGHTLIFE April 5 @ 7 and 9 pm at The Effie Arts Collective: Kamloops Burlesque presents: The Guilded Tassel. Kamloops Burlesque extends your gilded invitation to a night of gold, glitz, and glamour! The lineup of local talent includes Ivy Nyx, Coco-A-Gogo, Babe Maverick, The Cream Puffs, The Laps of Luxury, Ms Coco Creme, The…
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BC Parks fundraising to protect parkland
An ecologically important area south of Juniper Ridge may soon be protected parkland, if a crowdfunding bid by the BC Parks Foundation is successful. The five parcels of land, a combined 517 acres (209 hectares), were listed for sale about one year ago, and aside from the northernmost portion of Scott Road, there is little…
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Katherine’s Place officially opened its doors last month with a ribbon cutting even that brought a large and diverse crowd. Pictured from lect, A Way Home Kamloops Board Chair Lorry-Ann Austin, Provincial Director of Supportive Housing & Programs at BC Housing Lani Brunn, A Way Home Kamloops Youth Advisor Kira Cheeseborough, Kamloops City Councillor Katie Neustaeter, and A Way Home Kamloops Executive Director Tangie Genshorek.Katherine’s Place opens its doors to youth
The below are remarks from Kira Cheeseborough at the Grand Opening of Katherine’s Place, the new A Way Home Kamloops building with supportive homes for youth and young adults. They are reprinted with her permission. The building is named in honour of the late Katherine McParland, founder of A Way Home Kamloops and a huge…