Seniors

LETTER – Lack of a seniors centre in Kamloops is an absolute disgrace

September 28, 2023 // 2 Comments

Our Seniors Center in Brock closed in July. There are a few places where some services are available to seniors, at Heritage House, Cottonwood’s, and Desert Gardens. At [Continue]

KNOX – Just in time for Family Day, the Rent-A-Relic

February 19, 2023 // 0 Comments

THE STRANGER on my porch appeared harmless enough when I peered through the peephole — maybe 85 years old, rain streaming from her big purple hat as she leaned on her [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Want to retire? Make sure you have $1.7 million in the bank

February 9, 2023 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. HOW MUCH do you think you’ll need to retire? Maybe the real question should be, how long do you think it will take you to store away $1.7 [Continue]

COMMUNITY – Seniors’ Christmas light tour back after two-year interruption

November 16, 2022 // 0 Comments

The 46th annual Seniors’ Light Tour will take place Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, 6 to 10 p.m. Residents 55 and over are invited to see the best lights in the city. After the [Continue]

COMMUNITY – City picked to host 2026 55+ British Columbia Games

November 7, 2022 // 0 Comments

Kamloops has been picked to host the 2026 55+ BC Games. Today’s announcement (Nov. 7, 2022) comes on the heels of hosting the 2022 55+ Canada Games, which were held [Continue]

EDITORIAL – City’s $25,000 study is a slap in the face to our seniors

September 8, 2022 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT’S NOT EASY getting old; ask any senior. The City of Kamloops wants to find out what’s needed to make life better for the older [Continue]