Category: Community
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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 I have some balance this spring?
May arrives with a kind of quiet encouragement. The light lingers longer in the evening. Trees stretch taller. Even the wind feels gentler, as though it is inviting us to slow down, to notice. To step away from the swirling to-do lists and lean into something simpler. I, of course, respond with great enthusiasm —…
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Saving money and raindrops: Waterwise gardens
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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What is cholesterol and why should we care?
We all know someone who has high cholesterol. You yourself may have been advised by your doctor to work on lowering your cholesterol. So, what does this mean? Why should we be concerned about cholesterol levels? What even is cholesterol? It’s surprising how little we talk about the details of such a common diagnosis. Cholesterol…
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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.…