Category: Community
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Feline fans
The first issue of the Kamloops Chronicle was met with much positive feedback among readers, including the furry fan featured in this photo provided by Jamie Robertson of Kamloops, who had this to say: “My precious kitty-cat was excited to read the first volume of the Kamloops Chronicle newspaper and point out environmental savings, after…
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Richard Alberts left a portion of his estate to establish a bursary for School District #73 students through the BC Interior Community Foundation.Kamloops restauranteur leaves legacy for local students
Richard “Rick” Alberts, a beloved w resident and restauranteur, has left a remarkable legacy to the BC Interior Community Foundation (BCICF), ensuring his impact on the community will continue for generations to come. Known for his adventurous spirit, culinary talents, and passion for helping others, Rick’s life story is as vibrant as the legacy he…
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Kamloops Adult Learners Society celebrating anniversary
Two thousand and five was a good year, especially if you were looking for an educational opportunity. Sue Holmes, President of Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS), is looking forward to celebrating the 20th anniversary of the society in 2025. She is particularly grateful to the 300 members, many who suggest topics for classes and volunteer…
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Out of the Ashes recipients who received $2500 bursaries, from left: Alex Adams, Ayla Joe, Felicity Sinclair, Cheryl Latimer, Leann Kopytko (Program Supervisor, Raven and Adolescent Outreach, Day One Society), Elijah Hunt, Jordan Massicotte, Sian Lewis (Executive Director, Day One Society) Haley Baker was also a recipient this year and received $2,500 — she was not able to attend the ceremony. Arjun SinghBursary recipients announced at AGM
On Sept. 24, 2024, Day One Society held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), where a significant highlight of the evening was the recognition of seven Out of the Ashes (OOTA) bursary recipients. This bursary offers educational support to youth and adults in Kamloops who have completed at least one year of recovery. During the AGM,…
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You have to be a bit crazy
A look inside provincial politics As I write this (Oct 18th), we are one day away from finding out who our next government will be, and who will be our Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Kamloops – North Thompson. In March of this year, I took on the role of Campaign Manager for…
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Addiction, trauma, and hope
I am in recovery from Drug Addiction.Overdosed one time on Fentanyl.I suffer constant pain. At the best of times, confronting Death is not easy.In the past 3 months, I encountered Death 7 times: 4 celebrations of life1 dog, Shitzu sad, putting down1 End of life, Do you qualify for Medically Assisted Dying—A Past Nursing student…
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Steelhead numbers on the rise
Our beloved “Best of Class”… in the WORLD fishery, the wild Thompson River Steelhead…has seen a bit of a resurgence this season. Every year the Albion Test Fishery (which is a boat, the Witch Doctor) puts their nets down twice a day at the mouth of the Fraser. They catch every species of salmon that…