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Snowbirds are pretty smart birds. You don’t need a bird-w a t c h i n g manual to iden-tify some of these creatures. Hundreds of Kamloops' snow-birds wing their way south in the autumn months to bask in the more temperate zones of the southern shores. During spring migration, they leave their wintering grounds, heading back to their northern homes and arriving in Kamloops in numbers from late March to early April for the upcoming warm season.

Of course, there are Snowbirds and then there are Snowbirds. Spring welcomes these travellers back to our area, both human and avian. The peak of spring migration offers an opportuni-ty to see the wide variety of Kamloops area birds and, much to the enjoyment of many enthu-siasts, this includes the return of a species of gregarious giants, the American White Pelicans. The earliest can be spotted in our area in March but most pelicans arrive in mid-April.

They are one of two pelican spe-cies from the family Pelecanidae

that occurs in British Columbia. “These impressive birds are dif-

ferent from the Brown pelicans we typically associate with the coast. They don’t plunge to catch prey but rather float along the

water and scoop up fish with their bill,” says Dr. Matt

Reudink, Assistant Professor at

T h o m p s o n R i v e r s

University.

D r . Reudink’s r e s e a r c h interest lies in studying migra-tory birds and his post doctorate work was focused on track-ing con-t i n e n t a l movement in the American white pelican.

These large web-footed water birds can be distinguished by their white plumage, black wing tips and long orange bill with a

pouch. During the breeding sea-son, an upright horny plate grows on the top portion of their bill.

The birds exhibit a very strong fidelity to breeding sites, and return annually to the same nest-ing territory at Stum Lake, located with-in White Pelican Provincial Park. With a wing span of eight to ten feet, these peli-cans from the Stum Lake colony are highly

mob i l e and efficient

flyers, flying up to 50 km/hr even in the

heaviest gale winds. They forage both singly and in co-operative groups, known as pods, scoops or squadrons, at more than 40 differ-ent lakes over the broad area of the Fraser Plateau.

As always, the waterfront is the best place to pick up chicks and

pelican courtship begins short-ly after birds arrive. Nest build-ing begins within days and the incubation period is 29 to 36 days. These tasks are done by both sexes. One to four eggs are hatched by late June. The young are fed a liquefied diet of regurgi-tated fish matter and are fledged by late July to early August.

Down-listed from Threatened, The American White Pelican is still on the provincial Red List. They require undisturbed land for nesting and isolat-

ed lakes with good fish sup-plies. Disturbances can result in the loss of all young or aban-donment of the nests. Sensitive to this being the only nesting

colony in British Columbia, canoeing, boating, hunting and trapping are prohibited on Stum

Lake from March 1 to August 31 every year.

The birds are regularly seen cruising and touching down on the 24-hour, fly-through, all-you-can-eat sushi bar of Kamloops Lake. These big birds are certainly impressive and the Tranquille wetlands are easily accessed via the road to the Kamloops Aiport. Don't for-get your camera!

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The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce confirmed yesterday that the Kamloops Airport has reached a tentative agreement with Canada Border Services Agency for after-hours service. This agree-ment brings an economic boost to the region and acknowledges the vital role that customs service can play at regional and community airports like Kamloops.

Although a cost recovery agree-ment is not ideal (as it adds costs that make Kamloops Airport less competitive) the service is essen-tial for developing the economy of the region. The value of just one of the targeted flights can be more than $150,000. Kamloops gener-ally sees an average of 6 interna-

tional flights per week during the winter season.

New Chamber President Bob Dieno stated: “The Kamloops Chamber presented a position paper to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce on this issue last

September and they have been lobbying for us to the federal gov-ernment.”

“While this is a win for the Kamloops region economy, there are still blocks to develop ser-vice in all areas of the country

that move our nation’s economy forward,” stated Maurice Hindle, Policy Committee Chair. “We are pleased that our airport can now offer visitors arriving in Kamloops after normal office hours with extended service hours.”

Dawson Construction has been awarded a $1.5-mil-lion contract to resurface portions of Westsyde Road north of Kamloops, improving the ride for local resi-dents and industrial users.

Approximately 10.5 km of Westsyde Road will be resurfaced. The resurfacing work will run between the northern boundary of the city and the north end of Black Pines. Work will start this summer and is scheduled to be completed by the end of September.

Westsyde Road is an industrial haul route, as well

as the only road connecting the Whispering Pines Indian Band and the community of Black Pines to the City of Kamloops. The existing asphalt is more than 20 years old. These repairs will improve safety on Westsyde Road and make the ride more enjoy-able. This work builds on the $1.3 billion invested in highway improvements in the Thompson-Okanagan since 2001.

Learn more about transportation projects happening throughout B.C. at th.gov.bc.ca/tranprojectsbc.

Tentative agreement for after-hours service at airport

Westsyde Road resurfacing improves safety

Beginning March 30 through to April 30, open burning of yard and garden waste on proper-ties of one acre (43,560 square feet) or greater within the City of Kamloops and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is allowed upon obtaining a permit.

However, there are conditions that apply to these permits and failure to comply with these con-ditions or obtain the necessary permit may result in a $500 fine.

Conditions such as, but not lim-ited to: No burning outside the Venting Index, No burning after dark, Burning for commercial, or industrial, as well as on properties less than one acre is prohibited.

Permits for burning within the city must be picked-up at Fire Station No. 1, 1205 Summit Drive. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm excluding holidays. Call 250-372-5131 to ensure someone

is available to process a permit.Permits for burning within the

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc must be picked-up starting April 2 at Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, #345-345 Chief Alex Thomas Way. Call 250-314-1570 for further information.

For residents with properties less than one acre, the following alternative disposal methods are recommended: Compost as much material as possible on your own

property; Take green waste to one of the City’s three drop-off sites: Cinnamon Ridge (4.3 km west of the airport on Tranquille Road), Eliza Road in Barnhartvale, or at the end of McGill Road.

For additional permit or Venting Index information, call 250-372-5131 or visit kamloops.ca/fir-erescue. Please note that Venting Index information is updated daily after 8:00 am.

Permits required for yard and garden waste burning

CelebraTing our differenCeS

Last Thursday Kamloops Immigrant Services organized a walk for International Day to End Racial Discrimination. The event honoured diversity with a gathering at Spirit Square and a post march celebration held at the agency located at 448 Tranquille Road. The Aboriginal Friendship Society Drum Group entertained with a traditional cultural presentation.

Inset: Paul Lagace, Executive Director of Kamloops Immigrant Services addresses the gathering.

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hours of electricity and reduced the pro-vincial electricity load by 1.95 per cent during Earth Hour Saturday night – the equivalent of turning off more than 10 million 12.5-watt LED light bulbs.

Earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the World Wildlife Fund and supported by BC Hydro. This year marks the sixth year of BC Hydro’s support of the event. The goal of Earth Hour is to encourage individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics in an

effort to conserve power and in doing so, demonstrate support for climate change reduction efforts.

Many communities across the province successfully improved their Earth Hour energy savings from the previous year.

The top five B.C. communities for this year’s Earth Hour were Comox, Courtenay, North Saanich, Sidney and Qualicum. Kamloops achieved a 2.2 per-cent reduction in energy usage for Earth Hour 2013. For more information on Earth Hour, visit bchydro.com/earthhour.

Tranquille road ProjeCTOn March 14, The City continued with its public information process, offering another opportunity for citizens to learn about a development project slated for 2013. This public information session provided details regarding phase one of the Tranquille Market Corridor streetscape plan and the construction of a multi-use pathway on Tranquille Road between Royal Avenue and Leigh Road, to take place in 2013. The multi-use pathway will be a key connection of the Rivers Trail and will improve conditions for cyclists, pedestrians and other users. The construction of the multi-use pathway, as well as the rejuvenation of the sidewalk and landscape areas on the north side of Tranquille Road, will take place at the same time as the lighting and signalization upgrading of Tranquille Road is carried out.Pictured are City of Kamloops transportation coordinator Colleen Lepik (left) and North Shore Business Improvement Association vice president Darren Hicks.

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Fiddler on the Roof opensWestern Canada Theatre and the

Kamloops Symphony present the cele-brated musical Fiddler on the Roof March 28 to April 13 at the Sagebrush Theatre.

This most-anticipated production is the first time in their long histories that these two companies have partnered and the first time the new orchestra pit will be used as intended. Sixteen of Canada’s fin-est professional musical theatre perform-ers and ten incredibly talented local chil-dren in the chorus will be accompanied by the glorious full sound of 17 incredible professional musicians of the Kamloops Symphony. The result is a show that is

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in 1905, Fiddler on the Roof is the story of dairyman Tevye’s attempts to preserve family traditions in the chang-ing world that his five daughters are growing up in. Although set in a place and era far removed from us, the story resonates still: the conflicts of old and new, parent and child, that speak across time and cultures.

This is a beautiful production for the whole family. Get your tickets imme-diately to ensure the best seats and be thrilled and moved by a true spectacle.

reSPeCT THe noodle

Satisfied diners sipped broth and enjoyed the delicate flavours of a traditional Japanese lunch on Friday at the The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. The Centre introduces Japanese culture and cuisine to the people of Kamloops with a fundraising Udon (noodle) Lunch and Sushi Take-out held once a month. Don't be afraid to slurp your noodles. Some Japanese believe that it makes them taste better.

A Children’s History of KamloopsAs part of the 2 Rivers, 2 Peoples, 200 Years - Kamloops Bicentennial: 1812-2012,

Kamloops students were invited to participate in a City of Kamloops and Kamloops Museum and Archives project called “A Children’s History of Kamloops”. This project would become a compilation of students’ projects and artwork based on their research and perspectives of Kamloops history. The 94-page, coil-bound book has now been published and is filled with a variety of topics from blacksmiths and personal family trees, to fashion, food and utilities in 1912.

Parents, families and the public are invited to attend the official book launch on Thursday, March 28 at 8:45am at Bert Edwards Elementary School gym.

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If you’re looking for something fun to do with mom, here is an event every mom should enjoy. The North Shore Community Centre (NSCC) will be hosting a Mother’s Day Fashion Show, Bake Sale and Tea on May 11. The centre will be a flurry of activity centred on appreciating and celebrating mothers. Since its inception in 2007 this Fashion Show has been extremely popular and tickets have sold out every year, and this is in large part thanks to many gracious volunteers and sponsors.

Community support is paramount to the success of this event. NSCC are currently looking for volunteers will-ing to donate their time to model one or two outfits, generously loaned by North Shore retailers, of new spring fashions and accessories available local-ly. Models will also wear a selection of wonderful fashions made by residents of Cottonwood Manor. This is an event not to be missed!

They are looking for all ages - chil-dren, teens and adults, male and female. Volunteers will be accepted first come first chance. This would require partici-

pating models to make a commitment for an appointment to go and select the outfits directly and a commitment to attend a dress rehearsal on Friday, May 10 for two to three hours in preparation to walk the runway at the Mother’s Day Tea on May 11 from 11:30am until the end of the show.

The funds raised during this event will go towards the NSCC events and activities, including low-income exercise classes, social games and special events for seniors.

For more information call Wendy Makepeace, Events Services Coordinator, at 250-376-4777 or email [email protected]. Join NSCC and area merchants as they celebrate Mother's Day and Spring in style this year!

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Screenwriting workshopThe Thompson-Nicola Regional

District’s Film Commission (TNFC) is sponsoring a Weekend Blitz Screenwriting workshop for aspiring and seasoned screenwrit-ers that will be run by two well-established screenwriters in the TV and film industry. The work-shop takes place at Thompson Rivers University from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19.

This in-depth seminar will be restricted to nine participants on a first-come, first-service basis and the first three, TNRD-based responders will receive a bur-sary. The workshop will be led by West Coast Screenwriting principals Keith Digby (Young Alexander, Time Exposures) and Brian Paisley (Lies Like Truth, Apocalypse When?), who will take writers through hands-on sessions in screenwriting struc-ture, character development, cre-ating visual action scenes, and building sequences that grip the audience.

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more and more people create their own screenplays and films,” said Vicci Weller, Executive Director of Film for the TNRD.

Participants are encouraged to bring their ideas, treatments, out-lines, and unfinished or finished screenplays to the workshop. Novel and short-story writers who might be thinking of adapt-ing one of their works for the big or small screen should bring a one-page outline.

“We’ve had an incredible opportunity to watch films at the Kamloops Film Festival, where we see stories from around the world,” said Peter Milobar, Vice-Chair of the TNFC. “This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to tell our own stories in a compelling way.”

The Weekend Blitz Screenwriting workshop runs from 7:00 to 10:00pm on Friday, May 17, and from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops, DVDs, paper and pens.

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Swinging fiddles and family funSwingin' Fiddles

is an incredible two-hour live old time fiddle vari-ety show hosted by Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods and his band. Expect music from the 30s, 40s and 50s that will included swing, big band, pop standards, country, gospel and old time fiddle. Three fid-dlers will play in harmony along with step dancing, trick fiddling

and home-spun family humour. The show will be held Friday, June 7 from 7:00 to 9:00pm at Calvary C o m m u n i t y Church, 1205 Rogers Way. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids age 6 to 12 and kids 5 and under get in free. Tickets are on

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The RCMP is warning the public to be aware of three suspects who are selling gold chains that they claim were made from Taliban gold belonging to Osama Bin Laden that was smuggled out of Iraq after one local Kamloops man was duped out of $760.

Police are again cautioning the public about the high risk of loss associ-ated with deals that purport to offer high yield returns for inordinately low expenditures. These deal structures are the typical underpinnings for a fraud scam and extreme due diligence is required on the part of the buyer prior to exchanging any money.

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Kamloops soccer player chosen BC Soccer has announced its ros-

ters for the first phase of its Provincial Development Program with 160 boys and girls from across the Province cho-sen to participate in high performance training activities which include fitness testing, on and off field training and match play.

Kamloops U-13 player Ainsley Bryce Grether is one of seven players currently with the Thompson-Okanagan Football Club in the BC Soccer Premier League to be selected for this phase of the program.

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As the frontman and guitar slinger for a tre-mendously success-ful band, Wide Mouth Mason, Shaun has earned a well-deserved reputa-tion as a great performer

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Also performing will be Wildwood McRae of Rattlehawk with his eclectic blend of pas-sionate lyrics, powerful voice and blues/folk/rock elements plus Canadian Country Rising Star

Miss Ray Gibson who brings youthful exuber-ance combined with vet-eran stage presence and a mature voice seemingly well beyond her years

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CONTACT US today and let us help your business get noticed.


ADVERTISE IN THE ECHO and reach the people who walk past your door every day – your

potential customers.

ADVERTISE IN THE ECHO and reach the people who walk past your door every day – your

potential customers.

NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING is the best way to

remind people what your company has to offer!

NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING is the best way to

remind people what your company has to offer!


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DOWNTOWN • NORTH SHORE ECHO NEWSPAPERS


DOWNTOWN • NORTH SHORE ECHO NEWSPAPERS


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DON’T LOOK NOW BUT YOUR NEIGHBORS MAY BE

HEADING ELSEWHERE TO DO THEIR SHOPPING.

NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING is the best way to remind people what your company has to offer!

ADVERTISE IN THE ECHO and you’ll reach the people who walk past your door every day –

your potential customers.


HEADING ELSEWHERE TO DO THEIR SHOPPING.NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING is the best way to remind people what your company has to offer!

ADVERTISE IN THE ECHO and you’ll reach the people who walk past your door every day –

your potential customers.


HEADING ELSEWHERE TO DO THEIR SHOPPING.NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING is the best way to remind

people what your company has to offer!

ADVERTISE IN THE ECHO and you’ll reach the people who walk past your door every day – your potential customers.

DON’T LOOK NOW BUT YOUR NEIGHBORS MAY BE HEADING

ELSEWHERE TO DO THEIR SHOPPING.NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING is the best way to remind people

what your company has to offer!

ADVERTISE IN THE ECHO and you’ll reach the people who walk past your door every day – your potential customers.

Couldn’T do iT wiTHouT THeM!

On March 18, Overlander Residential Care held a celebratory tea in honour of the Overlander Auxiliary and its hard work over the last 36 years. Residents had made decorations, thank you banners, corsages and thank you cards to present to Auxiliary members. Over the years, volunteers have raised $1 million!

innovative open house for techs

Kamloops Innovation is hosting an Open House on April 4 to reach out to the local business and tech-nology community and spread the word about exciting changes that are taking shape within the centre.

The Open House will feature a technology showcase with local entrepreneurs and a great chance to meet with the businesses in residence at Kamloops Innovation.

If you’re interested in entrepre-neurship, and technology and wish to attend, tickets to this 19+ event are required and free of charge.

Some members from the B.C. Innovation Council will be making some exciting announcements!

For more details and to reserve your tickets, visit kicstart.ca.

MLA Terry Lake announced recently that seniors in Kamloops can now access the seniors program Better at Home. The program is designed to help seniors age 65 and older live in their own homes longer and will be operated in Kamloops by Seniors Outreach Society.

One of the first nonprofits to launch Better at Home in BC, Seniors Outreach will provide non-medical services including housekeep-ing, yard work, home repair, transportation to appointments, snow shoveling, friendly visits and grocery shopping. The services are sup-plemental to home support services provided through health authorities such as personal hygiene assistance and help with medical needs or mobility. Seniors who receive house-keeping, yard work and home repair services may pay a fee based on their income.

As part of Improving Care for B.C. Seniors: An Action Plan, the B.C. government provid-

ed the United Way with $15 million to estab-lish and manage Better at Home. The com-munity initiative is a key part of the provincial Seniors Action Plan to respond to the needs of seniors and an aging population in B.C.

A Local Advisory Committee has been

appointed and the program is managed by United Way of the Lower Mainland and fund-ed by the government of British Columbia.

For more information, visit betterathome.ca and kamseniorsoutreach.ca.

Seniors Outreach Thrive newsletter

better at Home program for seniors

u Don't put all of your eggs in one basket.uWalk softly

and carry a big carrot.

u Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.

u There's no such thing as too much candy.

u All work and no play can make you a basket case.

u A cute little tail attracts a lot of attention.

u Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.

u Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.

u Some body parts should be floppy.

u Keep your paws off other people's jellybeans.

u The grass is always greener in someone else's basket.

u An Easter bonnet can tame even the wildest hare.

u To show your true colors you have to come out of your shell.

All I need to know about life I learned from the Easter Bunny


CSICentre for Seniors Information

Seniors ACTIVITY & DROP IN Centre9a - 1800 Tranquille Road(Brock Shop) 778-470-6000

Open M-F 9:30am-4pm • Northills Mall • 250-554-4145

You won’t believe what you see!RiverBend Manor offers an elegant environment at a very affordable cost. • 3 excellent daily meals • Weekly housekeeping • Telephone • TV • Internet • Media, activity and exercise roomsCall us at 250-376-6536 or drop in to arrange a tour

Now the only thing Fred’s kidsare worried about is a tattoo.

When Fred told his family he was selling the house and moving to RiverBend, they were thrilled. Their

Dad would never be lonely and he could take advantage of the meal and housekeeping options. What Fred failed to mention were his plans for hitting the road from time to time – care free.

Own or rent at RiverBend.Large 1 and 2 bedroom suites with

optional support services.

Call or email to learn more (250) 682-4378 or [email protected]

760 Mayfair Street www.theriverbend.caSHOW SUITE NOW OPEN!

MANOR

760 Mayfair Street, North Shore Kamloopswww.rivercityseniors.ca

APRIL WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

FOR INFO & REFERRAL

Apr. 1: Closed for Easter MondayApr. 20: Prostate Cancer Support 10am (free)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the Cooper’s Shopping Program. Please call if you are interested.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: 11:30am-1:30pm: Lunch

MONDAY: 1-3pm: Floor Curling

TUESDAY: 10am: Wood Carving

1pm: WhistWEDNESDAY:

1-2:30pm Caregiver’s Support By donation 1-3pm Cribbage

2:30-4pm Spouses Grief Support By donationTHURSDAY:

3:30-5pm: General Grief Support, by donationBridge1:30-3:30pm • Whist 1pm

FRIDAY: 10am: Carpet Bowling • 1pm: Bingo, $1/card

(All support groups by donation) Community Volunteer Income Tax program

Drop-off locations at

Northills & Brock

APRIL ACTIVITIES

WATCH FOR...

Potluck LunchApril 19 • 12noon

Fortune Shopping Centre (Old Pizza Hut location)Open Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm • 250-376-3381

• Yarn • Beads • Needle Craft Supplies • Alterations • Teddy Bear Parts • One on One Classes

Come in and see our bright new store!

Donna’s Yarn & Craft Centre

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MooseThe Family FraTerniTy

Loyal Order of Moose • Women of the Moose • Moose Legion

LODGE #1552 • 730 Cottonwood Avenue • 250-376-8022

NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME!Open everyday at 11:00am

Meat Draws Friday at 7pm & Saturdays at 3pm

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egg-cellent activities and fabulous festivities

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WE ALSOdid you know that we not only deliver good news & great stories

did you know that we not only deliver good news & great stories

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For more information call Cristina or Wenda • 250.374.ECHO (3246) • #1 - 219 Victoria Street

For more information call Cristina or Wenda • 250.374.ECHO (3246) • #1 - 219 Victoria Street

leT'S MaKe roboTS! 18 girls attended the Big Little Science Centre's March Break Robotics Camp is for Girls. They built and programmed their own Lego NXT robots and ran them through a challenge course. The future is bright for these girls. It’s only a matter of time before they develop artificial intelligence that eats brussel sprouts, tells jokes and does homework and chores.

n Garry Davies’ Sensuous mixed media until Apr. 18 at Wilson House Gallery, 115 Tranquille Rd. Gallery hours: Mon. to Fri. 1:30 to 5pm.

n Registration for 2013 Community Gardens are being held at ICS, 765 Tranquille Rd. Available plots in McDonald Park Community Garden and Rotary Garden at Wilson House. Limited availability at remaining gardens. FMI and reservations call the Community Gardens co-ordina-tor, Shelaigh at 250-852-0681 or e-mail [email protected] Registration: Mar. 27 from 11:30am to1:30pm.

n Annual Easter Eggs-Citement Event on Mar. 29, 30, 31 and April 1 from 9:30am to

4pm at BC Wildlife Park. FMI visit www.bczoo.org.

n Margit Bull and Sweet Grass live at Chances Barside Lounge & Grill on Mar. 29 from 7pm-10pm. No Cover. FMI call 250-554-1030.

n BIG Little Science Centre, 985 Holt St. Mar. 30: Easter Egg Decorating all day long. FMI con-tact 250-554-2572.

n Ukrainian Women’s Association’s Annual Easter Bake Sale on Mar. 29 from 10am to 12pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Center, 725 York Ave. Easter breads, perogies, cabbage rolls, sausage, Ukrainian ceram-ics, and Ukrainian easter eggs. FMI call Bella at 250-376-9680 or Donna at 250-376-0581. Easter

egg writing kits are available now. n Easter Brunch on Mar.

31 from 9am to 2pm at South Thompson Inn and Guest Ranch, 3438 Shuswap Rd. FMI or reser-vations contact 250-573-3777.

n Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance on April 6 from 7:30 to 10:30pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Enjoy Waltzes, Fox Trots, Two-Steps, Polkas and more! FMI or tickets contact 250-376-2330.

n A Very Spicy Fundraising Dinner for Mainstage 2013 on April 7 at 5 or 7pm at Flavours of India. Tickets include full buffet dinner, spicy entertainment, door prizes and 50/50 raffle. FMI or tickets contact 778-471-5620.

n Westsyde Support Group

for people and families living with Diabetes, meets Apr. 8, May 6, June 3 from 1:30 to 3pm at the Hamlets, 3255 Overlander Dr. FMI contact Diane at 250-579-2526.

n Let’s Dance on Apr. 13 from 8 pm to 12am at Ukrainian Hall, 725 York St. Music by Strange Brew. FMI or tickets contact Zonia at 250-372-0091, Ed at 250-374-2774 or Francoise at 250-372-3782.

n 2013 Seniors’ Chorfest Gala Concert on April 19 at 7:30pm at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way. Hosted by Kamloops Happy Choristers. Tickets available at the door or from Kamloops Happy Choristers. FMI visit: http://kamloopshappy-choristers.wordpress.com.


PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) You will be subject to pushy individuals if you get involved in uncertain organizations. You will find that joint ventures could easily turn out to be dead end projects. Set the ball in motion and be relentless until you complete the project. You will meet new friends and enjoy a multitude of new activities. ARIES (Mar 21- April 20) Don't let others take advantage of your good nature. You can visit clients and make a big impression just by giving them some hands-on help. Don't hesitate to sign up for lectures or seminars that will enlighten you. You are apt to meet someone special on your journey.TAURUS (Apr 21- May 21) Attend to things that you should have done yesterday. You are best to avoid joint ventures, and whatever you do, don't lend to friends or relatives. Focus on what's important rather than spread-ing yourself too thin and accomplishing little. You may be emotional about the way an organization you belong to is handling its business.GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Risky financial ventures will result in unre-coverable losses. Luck is with you. You're in the mood to spend time with your lover. Try not to let your emotions interfere with your work. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Pleasure trips should be on your agenda. Don't let peers distract you or push their work your way. Advancement can be yours if you put your efforts into work related matters. Creative educational pursuits will payoff. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Pay attention to small but important details. Resi-dential moves will also be advantageous for all concerned. You can expect changes at your work place. Be professional, and you will advance much more quickly.VIRGO (Aug 23 -Sept 23) Talk to an older family member you have helped in the past. You will have opportunities to advance, but you may have to be willing to make some changes and possibly a residential move. You will do best to entertain those you wish to close deals with. LIBRA (Sept 24 -Oct 23) You can convince others to follow suit. Take care of chores that have been hanging over your head. Problems with col-leagues are likely. Don't get talked into get rich quick schemes.SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 22) Take a long look at your present direc-tion and consider your professional options. Face any emotional problems head-on to avoid situations getting out of hand. Changes could be over-whelming. Unreliable people will be negative about your ideas. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 -Dec 21) Be willing to listen, but don't be fooled. You can get good solid advice from relatives or close friends you trust. You'll be able to discuss your ambitions with your mate. You may find your mate somewhat perturbed.CAPRICORN (Dec 22- Jan 20) Try to be honest when dealing with your mate. You may need to make a few alterations to your living arrange-ments. Trips will be exciting. You will have some problems with children, but if you are patient you will win their favor.AQUARIUS (Jan 21 -Feb 19) Try not to be so demonstrative. Only of-fer to do the things you have time for. Luxury items will cost you more than you can truly afford. Don't overreact to someone's advances. Avoid extravagance or risky financial schemes.

YOur HOrOSCOpE

Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com

Horoscopes

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"Why is it so important to know the deductible of my strata's

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"Do I need special insurance on a diamond ring I

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289 Tranquille Road • 250-554-4234

Mervo’s Coffee Shop

Mervo’s Coffee Shop

The lowest prices in town!

The lowest prices in town!

Ya, and you get a regular

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everyday!

Ya, and you get a regular

beverage FREE with every meal. You can afford to eat at Mervo’s

everyday!

Did you know Mervo’s hasn’t increased their prices in over five years?

289 Tranquille Rd250-554-4234

OPEN: Monday to Saturday 7am - 3pm

OPEN: Monday to Saturday 7am - 3pm

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