Category: Community
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Not crabby at fundraising successes
For the over 400 guests who attended the Daybreak Rotary Crabfest, the focus was on having fun and eating as much crab as possible! And by that criterion, it was a very successful evening. But the success of Crabfest runs much deeper! Thanks to all the volunteers who worked long hours to set up, take…
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Spring soil prep: The key to a thriving garden
Master Gardeners are part of a network of not-for-profit associations throughout North America. Members share a common interest – a passion for gardening and a willingness to share (at no cost) environmentally responsible gardening knowledge within their communities. Operating under the umbrella of the British Columbia Master Gardeners, the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners chapter was…
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The accidental athlete’s April awakening: Keep showing up
For several weeks I dragged myself through life feeling like a phone stuck on 1 percent battery — barely functioning, desperately needing a recharge, and somehow still expected to perform. It turns out I had walking pneumonia, which, despite the name, is less “casually strolling through” and more “dragging yourself forward while questioning every life…
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The Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 recently donated $3,500 to the 204 Black Maria Air Cadets. Pictured from left to right are Wayne Saboe, Secretary / Treasurer, Vaino Pennanen, President, Jack Martin, Third Vice President, Kristy deJong, Black Maria Representative, Don Bourdon, Third Vice President, and Warren Nielsen, First Vice President.Perogies and tea lead list of good news for Kamloops
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month!! The Ukrainian Women’s Association is taking orders for homemade perogies (potato, cottage cheese, sauerkraut, cheddar cheese) for $8 a dozen. They are also taking orders for cabbage rolls at $10 per dozen. Call Bella at 250 376 9680 to place your order. Pick up at the Ukrainian…
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Clayton Ralph at the CPSF Rail Holiday Train Dec 2024. Dave Ralph photoCelebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21
Trisomy 21 is the type of Down Syndrome (DS) in about 95% of people with DS. In this type of Down Syndrome, each cell in the body has three separate copies of chromosome 21 instead of the usual two copies. Hence, each year World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is declared for the 21st day of…
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Shedding winter hibernation
Spring is here, and suddenly, the thought of wearing a swimsuit is as terrifying as realizing you’ve been on mute for an entire Zoom meeting. If winter had you snuggled up with comfort food and minimal movement (except for enthusiastic snacking), you are not alone. However, fear not—March is here to shake off the hibernation.…
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Is the Canadian spirit still alive?
We have more spirit than we thought as we respond to the threats from our closest ally and nearest neighbour. This year, I will be reflecting on what I’m thankful for and will renew my commitment to do my best to keep the generous Canadian spirit alive, but with thoughts and feelings that are a…
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The arid gardener
Master Gardeners are part of a network of not-for-profit associations throughout North America. Members share a common interest – a passion for gardening and a willingness to share (at no cost) environmentally responsible gardening knowledge within their communities. Operating under the umbrella of the British Columbia Master Gardeners, the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners chapter was…
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Pride week changes dates
Kamloops Pride Society is proud to announce that Kamloops Pride Week 2025 will be held on the week of June 9–15. The Pride Parade and Pride Festival are scheduled for Sunday, June 15 in downtown Kamloops. Kamloops Pride Week is planned by a committee of volunteers and is led by current Kamloops Pride President, Alyssa…
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Peter Olson photoUnited Church celebrating National Affirming PIE day
Most of us enjoy pie. Apple pie, lemon meringue, tourtiere, shepherd’s pie, pizza pie. Pie is always on the menu. At Kamloops United Church we don’t just love pie, we want to be PIE! And on Friday March 14, we are bringing pie, and PIE to the street. Every year on March 14 we celebrate…