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Raeside — Too big to live

October 15, 2014 // 0 Comments

Kamloops’ fine particulate values above B.C. guidelines for 16 years

October 14, 2014 // 5 Comments

Editor’s note: This is an abbreviated version of a 20-page report entitled “Reconstructing the Historic Database of Annual PM2.5 Values for Kamloops, B.C. by [Continue]

Steve Kozak on way for Blues nights

October 14, 2014 // 0 Comments

ARTS/ ENTERTAINMENT — The Interior Blues Association of B.C. continues its 2014-2015 season on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, with Vancouver-based Steve Kozak and His [Continue]

Editorial — Voters need chance to hear school board candidates

October 14, 2014 // 0 Comments

TUESDAY EDITORIAL — In the midst of civic elections, one form of government seems to take a back seat in the public’s attention despite the importance of its work and [Continue]

Forums focus on seniors, education issues

October 14, 2014 // 1 Comment

NEWS/ CIVIC ELECTION 2014 — Put two more forums on your schedule for the upcoming civic election. Incumbent school trustee Gerald Watson has organized a forum for [Continue]

RCMP investigate break-in, theft of guitars at Lee’s Music

October 14, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS/ POLICE — Kamloops RCMP are investigating at break-in at Lee’s Music that occurred at about 10:45 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 12. The suspect(s) used a ladder to gain entry [Continue]

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