Community needs communication

Dear Editor:
In our lives, a sense of “community” is a central component. Communication is required to make it all work. With the loss of our local newspaper, communication ceased and we were all poorer for it. Let’s hope this new newspaper fills that gap and enables our “community” to thrive once again. Everyone needs to know what is going on!
—Bryan Strome
Kamloops

Overjoyed for new newspaper

Dear Editor:
I am absolutely overjoyed that Kamloops will once more have a local newspaper. It warms my heart that the Kamloops Local News Society has worked so hard to make this publication a reality. I can’t describe how much I have missed a source for local news that kept me connected to the goings on in my city. Having at first lost the Daily News and then later losing our last printed press in Kamloops This Week. The subsequent void left many including myself wishing someone would endeavour to bring a paper back. Congratulations to the Kamloops Chronicle team. I look forward to perusing its content soon.
— Dieter Dudy
Kamloops

Local news needs support

Dear Editor:
Being born and raised in Kamloops I find it hard to believe that the Daily news and KTW are things of the past. With Kamloops continuing to grow i feel the importance of alternative news incredibly important for our city and it’s residents moving forward So I sincerely hope others in Kamloops support local news and I really hope we all continue to also support local businesses who need us the most. I still feel Kamloops is one of the best cities in Canada and what makes it so great is all the amazing people from all different cultures who all work together to try make it even better. So let’s all hop on board the Kamloops Chronicle and be proud of what we built together in our community for the past, present and future!
— David Payne
Kamloops

Excited for new paper’s arrival

Dearest Kamloops Chronicle:
I am looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you. I am sure there are many people in town who are excited about your arrival as it has been a year since we lost Kamloops This Week. I have lived in Kamloops for 30 years and most of that time was spent with 2 papers to enjoy daily and weekly. The last ten years we only had one paper left, and this past year has been sad to not have a paper to sit and read at all. I am grateful to the Kamloops Local News Society who really pounded the pavement and did so much ground work behind the scenes to get this all rolling. I know there’s thousands of people out there who would gladly pay 10.00 a month to support this venture. Thank you for your dedication, perseverance, and passion to bring this paper to life.
— Tara Holmes
Kamloops

Thanks for pulling this together

Dear Editor:
I just wanted to commend the Kamloops Local News Society for leading the charge, as they say, for a local Kamloops newspaper. Pulling this all together is not easy work but we really need this here in Kamloops to maintain our sense of community and I wish the team success and all the best moving forward. Best regards.
— Maurice Gravelle
Kamloops

Newspapers play a crucial role

Dear Editor:
Congratulations on the launch of The Kamloops Chronicle newspaper! This is an exciting venture for our city, and one that has been very missed. A local newspaper plays a crucial role in all aspects of community health and happiness. Super excited and wishing you and your team all the success possible in this important endeavor! Let’s all subscribe so it can grow and prosper!
— Jo Berry
Kamloops

Committed citizens form Chronicle

Dear Editor:
A few years ago, Kamloops lost an important component; a handheld, printed newspaper that reported community news, obituaries, reviews, events and sport results. Most community citizens tried to compensate by turning to online editions. But the online conduit into local news events never felt the same, never read the same and never covered the many nuances that make up a community.

Much was lost.

This gapping loss of a handheld weekly/ bi-weekly printed broadsheet of local happenings was felt. Realizing this loss, a group of brave and committed citizens, came together, shared a vision
and formed the Kamloops Chronicle. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you and congratulations for your vision and fortitude. I look forward to reading many editions of the new Kamloops Chronicle. I know many of my friends and neighbours do as well. We are excited to be able to pick up a newspaper and read all about the local again.
— Tricia Sellmer
Kamloops

Excited for the Chronicle

Dear Editor:
I am beyond excited for the Kamloops Chronicle to arrive. As someone who talks for a living, I need to know what is happening in my community
— Terri Axani
Kamloops

Physical newspaper creates tangible experience

Dear Editor:
Even with all the sources of news online, I think we still need a print newspaper in Kamloops. A physical newspaper is more tangible and provides a curated experience where stories carry more weight.

If we want to create a better, stronger community in Kamloops, we need a non-disposable source of news that we
can depend on.

The Kamloops Chronicle will allow for a much needed flavour of journalism that can focus on the issues that matter most to the people of Kamloops.
— Darryl Schmidt
Kamloops