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	<title>Kamloops in Pilot Project to End Youth Homelessness </title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 9:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>cmazzotta@kamloops.ca  (Carmin Mazzotta)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Kamloops is one of two pilot communities across Canada in the Mobilizing Local Capacity to End Youth Homelessness Program, a national-level project focused on ending youth homelessness.]]></description>
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	<title>Museum Launches Downloadable Audio Walking Tour</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>mbaker@kamloops.ca  (Melissa Baker)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[the City of Kamloops, the Kamloops Museum and Archives, and Think Green Publishing are pleased to announce a new self-directed audio walking tour.]]></description>
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	<title>Results of 2012 Citizen Satisfaction Survey</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca  (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The results are in from the 2012 Citizen Survey Report, conducted by Ipsos Reid earlier this year.]]></description>
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	<title>38th Annual Seniors Christmas Light Tour</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>nbeauregard@kamloops.ca  (Nicole Beauregard)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops invites all seniors to attend the 38th Annual Seniors' Christmas Light Tour.]]></description>
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	<title>Seniors Advisory Committee Application</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>nbeauregard@kamloops.ca  (Nicole Beauregard)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops is seeking applications for the Seniors Advisory Committee to serve on a voluntary basis for a two (2) year term.]]></description>
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	<title>Dufferin Park Open House and Public Input Session</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>mdoll@kamloops.ca  (Mike Doll)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops is hosting an Open House regarding the future planning and development of City owned parkland on Copperhead Drive, immediately north of Dufferin Elementary School.]]></description>
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	<title>City of Kamloops Social Planning Grants Call for Applicants – 2013</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>jcasorso@kamloops.ca  (Jennifer Casorso)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops invites interested non-profit organizations to submit applications for the 2013 Social Planning Grants.]]></description>
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	<title>BCMA Conference to Close with Secwépemc Event</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>educkworth@kamloops.ca  (Elisabeth Duckworth)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Kamloops Museum in partnership with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc to close the annual British Columbia Museum Association conference with an event at the Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park on Saturday, October 20th.]]></description>
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	<title>Kamloops Homeless Count 2012</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>cmazzotta@kamloops.ca  (Carmin Mazzotta)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan and ASK Wellness Centre present Homeless Count 2012 on October 18th and 19th, 2012.]]></description>
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	<title>Kamloops Agriculture Farm Tour Builds Awareness</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>mlucianni@kamloops.ca  (Maren Lucianni)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Kamloops Agriculture Advisory Committee hosted a Kamloops Farm Tour for a better understand the local commercial agriculture industry.]]></description>
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	<title>Aberdeen Fire Station Grand Opening</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>nmoroz@kamloops.ca  (Neill Moroz)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Kamloops' newest fire station celebrated its official grand opening this morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony.]]></description>
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	<title>Open Fire and Fireworks Prohibition</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>CFPO@kamloops.ca (Dean Olstad)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Effective immediately, the use of fireworks and open fires are prohibited in the city of Kamloops, due to the recent warm and dry weather.]]></description>
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	<title>Centennial Park Plaque Unveiling</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>bchobater@kamloops.ca (Ben Chobater)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[he City of Kamloops and the Westsyde Community Development Society will recognize the many visionaries who helped found Westsyde Centennial Park with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque.]]></description>
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	<title>Sports Day in Canada</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>adechantal@kamloops.ca (Alex de Chantal)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Kamloops is the only city in BC and one of only seven in Canada chosen to be broadcast by CBC as the city celebrates sport at the Tournament Capital Centre's 5th Anniversary on Saturday, September 29th.]]></description>
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	<title>Kamloops Tournament Capital Centre Welcomes International Students</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>gcheetham@kamloops.ca (Glen Cheetham)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Ninety-three students in the Kamloops Thompson School District No.73 International Student Program have been invited to a special orientation at the Tournament Capital Centre on September 15th  2012.]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>cboomer@kamloops.ca (Carolynn Boomer)</author>
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	<title>City of Kamloops Announces Corporate Restructure</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>dtrawin@kamloops.ca (David Trawin)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[In a meeting with City staff this morning, CAO David Trawin announced changes to be made to the City's corporate structure.]]></description>
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	<title>Kamloops Tournament Capital Centre Welcomes International Students</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>gcheetham@kamloops.ca (Glen Cheetham)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Ninety-three students in the Kamloops Thompson School District No.73 International Student Program have been invited to a special orientation at the Tournament Capital Centre on September 15th  2012.]]></description>
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	<title>Lorne Street Closures</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>gmuraca@kamloops.ca (Gary Muraca)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[City of Kamloops would like to notify residents that starting at 7:00 am on Wednesday, September 12th, until Friday, September 14th, Lorne Street will be closed from the Red Bridge through to 2nd Avenue.]]></description>
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	<title>Canadian Sport for Life Conference</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/09-10-SportForLife.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>kklontz@kamloops.ca (K-J Klontz)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Kamloops Sports Council is hosting the 2nd Annual Provincial Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) conference in Kamloops on October 12th and 13th, 2012.]]></description>
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	<title>Kamloops Art Council Announces New Line of Art Workshops</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/09-10-NewArtWorkshops.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:45:00</pubDate>
	<author>cgraden@kamloops.ca (Cara Graden)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[This fall, the Arts Council will be running workshops through the City of Kamloops Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. Workshops take place Saturday mornings at Parkview Activity Centre (500 McDonald Avenue) and are taught by experienced Arts Council members.]]></description>
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	<title>Singh Bowl Washrooms Switch to Solar Power</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/09-07-SolarSingh.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>scook@kamloops.ca (Shawn Cook)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Singh Bowl Park is the most recent of City of Kamloops' facilities to take another green step forward, with the installation of a new solar power system to power the washroom building, parking lot lighting and irrigation system.]]></description>
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	<title>Tournament Capital Ambassador Program Continues</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/09-06-AmbassadorProgram.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>adechantal@kamloops.ca (Alex de Chantal)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops is looking for applications from interested residents to continue the program into the fall. The program, which is the first of its kind in BC, uses Ambassadors to promote health and wellness in Kamloops.]]></description>
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	<title>Kamloops' Accessible Recreation Programs for Special Needs</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/09-05-AccessibleRec.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>bchobater@kamloops.ca (Ben Chobater)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops Accessible Recreation Program's goal is to provide programming developed specifically for persons with special needs.]]></description>
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	<title>Kamloops City Hall Features Edible Demonstration Garden</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>nbeauregard@kamloops.ca (Nicole Beauregard)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[An Edible Demonstration Garden is a pilot project designed and planted by the City of Kamloops award-winning horticulture staff to demonstrate how edible landscapes can enhance public spaces.]]></description>
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	<title>Kamloops Museum's Newest Walking Tour ~ Kamloops Criminals</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/09-04-WalkingTours.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>mbaker@kamloops.ca (Melissa Baker)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Who is the most famous Kamloops criminal? Who tried to escape from a Kamloops gaol? Learn the answers to these questions and more during the brand new Kamloops Museum's Criminals of Kamloops Guided Walking Tour.]]></description>
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	<title>Grey Cup 100 Train Tour</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/08-30-GreyCupTour.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>adechantal@kamloops.ca (Alex de Chantal)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Canadian icon that has inspired so many pilgrimages is embarking on its own: the Grey Cup 100 Tour presented by RONA will take Canada by train this fall.]]></description>
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	<title>McArthur Island Sanitary Lift Station Replacement Project</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/08-23-MacIslandLiftStation.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>mfirlotte@kamloops.ca (Micheal Firlotte)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[This $1.5 million construction project will incorporate high-efficiency pumps and variable frequency drive controls to reduce energy requirements for the new station.]]></description>
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	<title>BCLC and the City Partner on Fibre-Optic Network</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/08-22-FibreNetwork.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>sedwards@kamloops.ca (Sally Edwards)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops and British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) are pleased to announce a joint partnership on the Kamloops Community Fibre Network (KCN).]]></description>
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	<title>Todd Road Closure due to Water Upgrades</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/08-16-ToddRoadClosed.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>kmeersman@kamloops.ca (Kristen Meersman)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops would like to notify residents that Todd Road between Sunrise Drive and Lamar Drive will be closed from August 28-31.]]></description>
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	<title>City of Kamloops Bike Locker Program at Transit Exchanges</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/08-15-BikeLockers.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>efelker@kamloops.ca (Erin Felker)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City is pleased to offer bike lockers for rent at the Lansdowne Village and North Shore Transit Exchanges.]]></description>
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	<title>Celebrate Kamloops Heritage Through Canning Workships</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/08-07-HeritageCanning.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>nbeauregard@kamloops.ca (Nicole Beauregard)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops and Interior Community Services is excited to announce a partnership to expand the Community Kitchens program. 
Canning and preserving workshops will be offered where participants will learn where our local food comes from, as well as how to cook and preserve your own 
food from a certified instructor.]]></description>
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	<title>Kamloops Museum Lecture Series: History of Kamloops Architecture</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-31-KamloopsArchitecture.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>mbaker@kamloops.ca (Melissa Baker)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Back by popular demand, the Kamloops Museum Lecture Series presents an encore edition of the History of Kamloops Architecture walking tour.]]></description>
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	<title>Unveiling of Kamloops Airport Traditional Cultural Display</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-31-AirportDisplayUnveiling.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Representatives from the City of Kamloops, the Kamloops Airport and Tk'eml&uacute;ps te Secw&eacute;pemc  gathered this morning at the 
Kamloops Airport in an unveiling ceremony for the Traditional Culture Display.]]></description>
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	<title>Kamloops Residents Maybe Eligible for Disaster Financial Relief</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-27-DisasterRelief.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>lhrycan@kamloops.ca (Len Hrycan)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops has been informed by Emergency Management BC that residents impacted by flood damage may apply for funding 
through the Disaster Financial Assistance Program.]]></description>
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	<title>Countdown to 2012 Bicentennial Event</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>educkworth@kamloops.ca (Elisabeth Duckworth)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops, the Kamloops Museum and Archives and the Tk'eml&uacute;ps te Secw&eacute;pemc  are excited to start counting down to the 2012 
Bicentennial Event taking place on August 25th, 2012 at Riverside Park.]]></description>
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	<title>Call for Young Artists &amp; Writers to Make History</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>mbaker@kamloops.ca (Melissa Baker)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Museum is currently looking for youth under 18 to apply their chosen topic to be included in a new book titled &quot;A Children's History of 
Kamloops&quot; in commemoration of Kamloops' Bicentennial.]]></description>
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	<title>Riverside Park Beach Reopens</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-26-BeachReopens.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>gcheetham@kamloops.ca (Glen Cheetham)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops has recently completed three facility lighting upgrade projects resulting improvements and almost $15,000 of annual cost savings.]]></description>
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	<title>Valleyview Boat Launch Reopens</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-26-BoatLaunchOpens.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops has recently completed three facility lighting upgrade projects resulting improvements and almost $15,000 of annual cost savings.]]></description>
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	<title>Lighting Upgrades Provide Big Benefits</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-24-LightingUpgrades.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>mcochrane@kamloops.ca (Marcie Cochrane)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops has recently completed three facility lighting upgrade projects resulting improvements and almost $15,000 of annual cost savings.]]></description>
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	<title>Extra Ice Times Available</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-20-ExtraIceTimes.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>nbeauregard@kamloops.ca (Nicole Beauregard)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops is excited to announce extra ice time made available for Teen Drop-in Hockey in August.]]></description>
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	<title>River Reopens but Boat Launch Remains Closed</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-19-RiveOpensBoatLaunchClosed.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 9:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[This morning the RCMP lifted the previous restriction for boat traffic on the South Thompson River between the Red Bridge and the confluence of the North Thompson River.]]></description>
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	<title>City of Kamloops Introduces Chemical Free Cleaning Technology</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-17-ChemicalFreeCleaning.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 9:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>gfarrow@kamloops.ca (Glen Farrow)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops uses 6,000 litres of cleaning chemicals per year and the Sustainability Department saw an opportunity to start replacing these chemicals with alternative products or technologies.]]></description>
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	<title>Lorne St Closure ~ July 16-27 from Red Bridge to 2nd Ave</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-13-LorneStreetClosures.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>gmuraca@kamloops.ca (Gary Muraca)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[A notice to Kamloops motorists that starting at 10:00 am on Monday, July 16th, until Friday, July 27th, Lorne Street will be closed from the Red Bridge through to 2nd Avenue.]]></description>
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	<title>Newborn Goats at Kenna Cartwright Park</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-13-BabyGoats.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>kjohnston@kamloops.ca (Kelly Johnston)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Goats have been introduced to combat noxious weeds at Kenna Cartwright Park and over the last few days, the herd has welcomed a few newborn goats born in the Kamloops park.]]></description>
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	<title>Pioneer Park Boat Launch Opens</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-11-BoatLaunch2.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>lhrycan@kamloops.ca (Len Hrycan)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Pioneer Park boat launch will be open to the public by noon today while the Thompson Drive boat launch will remain closed.]]></description>
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	<title>Museum Lecture: History of Kamloops Architecture</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-11-MuseumLectureArchitecture.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>mbaker@kamloops.ca (Melissa Baker)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Join Museum Supervisor Elisabeth Duckworth in a presentation at the Museum, followed by a guided walking tour of downtown Kamloops.]]></description>
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	<title>Canadian Sport for Life Conference</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-09-LifeConference.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>lstride@kamloops.ca (Linda Stride)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Kamloops Sports Council is hosting the 2nd Annual Provincial Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) conference in Kamloops this fall.]]></description>
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	<title>South Thompson River Remains Closed</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-06-SThompsonRiverClosed.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>lhrycan@kamloops.ca (Len Hrycan)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The RCMP river closure on the South Thompson River from the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers to Lafarge remains in effect.]]></description>
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	<title>Goats Munch Away Weed Problem</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-05-KennaCartwrightGoats.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>kjohnston@kamloops.ca (Kelly Johnston)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[As part of an invasive weed control project, the City of Kamloops has commissioned Rocky Ridge Vegetation Control to bring in a herd of goats to eat away problem plants.]]></description>
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	<title>Flood Update - Boat Launch and Underpass Open</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-04-BoatLaunchOpen.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 11:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[With declining river levels, the City of Kamloops is opening the McArthur Island boat launch on Thursday, July 5th at 8:00 a.m.]]></description>
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	<title>Flood Update - Kamloops EOC Begins Deconstruction</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/07-03-EOCBeginsDeconstruction.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[With declining river levels, the Kamloops Emergency Operations Centre is beginning demobilization of flood protection measures.]]></description>
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	<title>Flood Update - Kamloops EOC Scales Back to Level I</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-29-EOCScalesBack.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[As river levels continue to recede, the Kamloops Emergency Operations Centre is scaling down to a Level 1 activation to oversee the final demobilization of flood protection measures.]]></description>
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	<title>Kamloops Releases Public Input Report on Local Agriculture</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-29-AgricultureReport.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>mluciani@kamloops.ca (Maren Luciani)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The results of a public survey conducted earlier this year aimed at Kamloops residents, food retailers and producers are now available.]]></description>
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	<title>Flood Update - Kamloops EOC Moves to Recovery Phase</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-28-RecoveryPhase.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[As river levels recede, the Kamloops Emergency Operations Centre is planning for demobilization and deconstruction of the flood protection measures that were undertaken.]]></description>
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	<title>Efficient Boiler Systems Result in Big Rebates for Kamloops</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-27-BoilerRebates.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>jputnam@kamloops.ca (Jeff Putnam)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops was presented with a rebate cheque of $42,214.00 from FortisBC this morning as part of FortisBC's Efficient Boiler rebate program.]]></description>
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	<title>Canada Day - Free Transit Service</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-27-FreeTransit.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>efelker@kamloops.ca (Erin Felker)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[On Canada Day residents are invited to ride transit for free.]]></description>
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	<title>Flood Update - River Level Peaking</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-27-RiverLevelPeaking.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:20:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The BC River Forecast Centre has advised that river levels in Kamloops have peaked.  Rivers will remain at elevated levels for the next couple of days with a gradual decline.]]></description>
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	<title>The Old Courthouse presents: Celebrating Canada Day and Commemorating Kamloops' Bicentennial</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-26-CourthousePresentsCanadaDay.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:30:00</pubDate>
	<author>cgraden@kamloops.ca (Cara Graden)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Chamber Musicians of Kamloops Society invites residents to attend a Chamber Music Recital celebrating Canada Day and commemorating the 
Kamloops Bicentennial at the historic courtroom in the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre.]]></description>
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	<title>&quot;Hey Neighbour, Please Slow Down&quot; Traffic Safety Campaign Kicks Off in Juniper Ridge</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-26-HeyNeighbour.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>clepik@kamloops.ca (Colleen Lepik)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops is working together with the RCMP and residents to address speeding concerns in residential neighbourhoods.]]></description>
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	<title>Flood Update - Anticipated River Peak</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-26-RiverPeaks.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The BC River Forecast Centre confirms the anticipated river peak in Kamloops to be less than previously forecasted. The anticipated peak is expected later today or early tomorrow morning.]]></description>
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	<title>Flood Update - EOC Deploys Flood Baskets at Riverside Park</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-25-FloodBaskets.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>mayor@kamloops.ca (Peter Milobar)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[As the City moves to successful completion of flood basket installation on Schubert Drive and other North Shore locations, the Kamloops 
EOC is now turning its attention to protection of Riverside Park infrastructure.]]></description>
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	<title>Flood Update - Dallas Pedestrian Pathway Closed</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-25-DallasPathwayClosed.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The pedestrian underpass connecting Furrer Road to Todd Hill Crescent has been closed due to extraordinary water seepage.]]></description>
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	<title>Flood Update - Rivers Trail &amp; Schubert Drive Closures</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-24-TrailDriveClosures.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Due to active construction of the flood protection Gabion baskets, the Rivers Trail from Westmount to Schubert Drive are closed.]]></description>
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	<title>Flood Update - EOC Moves to Level 2</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-24-Level2.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>mayor@kamloops.ca (Peter Milobar)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The North Thompson is expected to peak Monday or Tuesday and the South Thompson Wednesday or Thursday.  These projections are at or slightly above 1999 levels. Based on this information, the EOC has escalated to a Level 2 stage.]]></description>
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	<title>Flood Update - EOC Monitors Rainfall Situation</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-23-EOCUpdate.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Emergency Operations Centre is continuing to assess regional rain and river levels in consultation with the BC River Forecast Centre and Environment Canada.]]></description>
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	<title>Flood Update - Rainfall and Local Pooling</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-23-RainfallPooling.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2012 13:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Based on the projected local rainfall for the weekend, the Emergency Operations Centre is advising residents in low-lying areas that they may experience localized pooling on roadways and boulevards due to sealed drainage catch basins.]]></description>
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	<title>EOC Will Stay Operational Over the Weekend</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-22-EOCRemainsOperational.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Emergency Operations Centre will remain operational over the course of the weekend as it continues to monitor river levels and take precautionary measures.]]></description>
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	<title>Kids of Steel Triathlon - Ten Years Running</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-21-KOSTriathlon.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>Hogilvie@kamloops.ca (Heidi Ogilvie)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Kids of Steel Triathlon is celebrating its 10th year this weekend with the event taking place on Sunday, June 24 at Brock Pool.]]></description>
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	<title>EOC Update</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-21-EOCUpdate.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops Emergency Operations team is meeting regularly with participation from external agencies.]]></description>
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	<title>EOC Level 1 Activation</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-20-LevelOne.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>trobertson@kamloops.ca (Tammy Robertson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops has activated its Emergency Operations Centre to Level One. The EOC team is monitoring water levels and taking precautionary measures.]]></description>
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	<title>Municipal Fleet Conference Comes to Kamloops</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-20-FleetConference.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>ihammond@kamloops.ca (Ian Hammond)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Municipal Fleet Managers Group of BC, comprised of 31 cities across the province, will hold their Annual General Meeting in June. 
This year they will hold it in Kamloops for the first time.]]></description>
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	<title>Light Up The Loops!</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-20-LightUpTheLoops.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>cgraden@kamloops.ca (Cara Graden)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[On July 1st at Heritage House in Riverside Park, the Kamloops Arts Council's Lumi&egrave;re Lantern Parade is set to light up the Loops for its fifth year!]]></description>
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	<title>International Go Skateboarding Day</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-19-GoSkateboardingDay.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>nbeauregard@kamloops.ca (Nicole Beauregard)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops and Oronge Board Shop are excited to host a celebration day at McArthur Island Skateboard Park from 3 to 5 pm on Thursday, June 21st.]]></description>
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	<title>North and South Thompson Rivers Flood Advisory</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-19-FloodAdvisory.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>cjackson@kamloops.ca (Chris Jackson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[A flood advisory has been issued by the BC River Forecast Centre for the North and South Thompson Rivers.]]></description>
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	<title>Future Home of North Shore Community Centre Unveiled</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-18-NSCommunityCentre.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>bberger@kamloops.ca (Barbara Berger)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[City of Kamloops and School District 73 have entered into a partnership to take John Tod Elementary School and transform it into the new North Shore Community Centre.]]></description>
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	<title>Fortune Drive Left Turn Signal Removal</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-15-TrafficChange.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>Ppouliotte@kamloops.ca (Pierre Pouliotte)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[On June 18th the City will be removing the temporary advance northbound left turn signal at Fortune Drive at Leigh Road.]]></description>
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	<title>Tranquille Road Overpass Reopens</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-13-OverpassReopens.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>jmcneely@kamloops.ca (Jim McNeely)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Tranquille Road Overpass reopens Thursday morning.]]></description>
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	<title>New McDonald Park Community Garden</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-07-McDonaldParkCommunityGarden.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thur, 07 Jun 2012 15:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>nbeauregard@kamloops.ca (Nicole Beauregard)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops in partnership with Interior Community Services is proud to announce the brand new Kamloops Showcase Community Garden at McDonald Park.]]></description>
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	<title>Kids of Steel Triathlon Registration Deadline Extended</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-07-TriathlonDeadlineExtended.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thur, 07 Jun 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>hogilvie@kamloops.ca (Heidi Ogilvie)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Kids of Steel Triathlon registration deadline has been extended until June 15th, 2012.]]></description>
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	<title>City Welcomes New Development and Engineering Services Director</title>
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	<pubDate>Thur, 07 Jun 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>dtrawin@kamloops.ca (David Trawin)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops is pleased to announce that Marvin Kwiatkowski, P.Eng, has accepted the Director of Development and Engineering Services position.]]></description>
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	<title>Governments Celebrate Official Opening of Valleyview Interchange Multi-Use Pathway</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/12-06-05-ValleyviewInterchange.pdf</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>jdixon@kamloops.ca (Jason Dixon)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[After much anticipation, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held today to officially open the Valleyview Interchange Multi-Use Pathway.]]></description>
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	<title>Tranquille Road Overpass Repairs Update</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-01-TranquilleOverpass.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>jmcneely@kamloops.ca (Jim McNeely)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops received four quotes from contractors yesterday regarding the repair of the Tranquille Road Overpass.]]></description>
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	<title>National Skating Championships Come to Kamloops</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/06-01-SkatingChampionships.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>ssmith@kamloops.ca (Sean Smith)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops is pleased to announce that Skate Canada has awarded the 2013 Skate Canada Adult Figure Skating Championships to Canada's Tournament Capital.]]></description>
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	<title>Kamloops Asked to Host Under 23 NACAC Championships</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-29-NACAC.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thurs, 30 May 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>ssmith@kamloops.ca (Sean Smith)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[Athletics Canada, recognizing the strength of the Kamloops bid and the desire to host, instead asked the Kamloops Committee to host the 2014 Under 23 North America, Central America and Caribbean (NACAC) Championships.]]></description>
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	<title>Sunstrokes Blaze the Pool at the Masters Swim Championships</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-24-SunstrokesBlazePool.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thurs, 24 May 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>gcheetham@kamloops.ca (Glen Cheetham)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Kamloops Masters Sunstrokes claimed multiple top three finishes at the 2012 Canadian Masters Swimming Championships in Kelowna, May 18th to 21st.]]></description>
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	<title>Bar Safe Program Announcement</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-17-BarSafe.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Thurs, 17 May 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>jwilson@kamloops.ca (Jon Wilson)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Bar Safe Program is a strategic partnership between the Kamloops RCMP, BC Liquor and Licencing Branch, the City of Kamloops, and local business owners in addressing the issues arising from the early morning bar flush.]]></description>
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	<title>Integrative Cancer Care Returns to Kamloops</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-16-CancerCare.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>lstride@kamloops.ca (Linda Stride)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops is pleased to help bring InspireHealth, Canada's foremost Integrative Cancer Care Centre, back to Kamloops.]]></description>
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	<title>BCMA Conference Comes to Kamloops</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-15-BCMAConference.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Tues, 15 May 2012 09:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>doomen@kamloops.ca (Dennis Oomen)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Kamloops Museum and Archives is pleased to announce that Jack Lohman, the new Director of the Royal British Columbia Museum, will be the keynote speaker at this year's British Columbia Museums Association Conference.]]></description>
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	<title>Charlie Bruce named as BC Seniors Games President</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-14-SeniorGamesPresident.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:20:00</pubDate>
	<author>ssmith@kamloops.ca (Sean Smith)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The BC Seniors Games Society is excited to announce the selection of Charlie Bruce as President of the Board for the 2013 BC Seniors Games in Kamloops.]]></description>
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	<title>Tranquille Overpass Traffic Closure</title>
	<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-14-OverpassClosure.shtml</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 13:00:00</pubDate>
	<author>jmcneely@kamloops.ca (Jim NcNeely)</author>
	<description><![CDATA[The Tranquille Road/Fortune Drive overpass at the North End of the Overlander Bridge will be closed until further notice.]]></description>
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		<title>International Museum Day</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-14-MuseumDay.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00</pubDate>
		<author>mbaker@kamloops.ca (Melissa Baker)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[In support of International Museum Day, the Kamloops Museum and Archives will be offering free admission on May 18th.]]></description>
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		<title>Tranquille Overpass Traffic Control </title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-11-OverpassTrafficControl.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>jmcneely@kamloops.ca (Jim McNeely)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Following a heavy truck hitting the Tranquille Road/Fortune Drive overpass at the North End of the Overlander Bridge, traffic flow is being adjusted to try to reduce congestion.]]></description>
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		<title>City Launches myKamloops App</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-11-myKamloops.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Fir, 11 May 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>achadwick@kamloops.ca (Adam Chadwick)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops is excited to announce the launch of its first mobile application with the new &quot;myKamloops&quot; app.]]></description>
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		<title>Bicentennial Geology Geocaching Tour Contest</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-11-GeoCacheContest.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>mbaker@kamloops.ca (Melissa Baker)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops is excited to announce the launch of its first mobile application with the new &quot;myKamloops&quot; app.]]></description>
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		<title>National Water Polo Championships Set to Start</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-03-WaterPoloChampionships.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Thur, 03 May 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>hogilvie@kamloops.ca (Heidi Ogilvie)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[City of Kamloops and Pacific Storm Water Polo Club of Vancouver are pleased to welcome all athletes, officials and spectators 
to the 2012 18U Women's Canadian National Club Water Polo Championships.]]></description>
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		<title>NAOSH Week &amp; Emergency Preparedness Week</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-02-NAOSHWeek.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>jinkster@kamloops.ca (Jennie Inkster)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops Safety Division is proud to support North American Occupational Safety &amp; Health (NAOSH) Week again in 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>Move For Health Day</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/05-02-MoveForHealthDay.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>dharkies@kamloops.ca (Danielle Harkies)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[May 10th, 2012 is Move for Health Day, created in 2002 by the World Health Organization to promote physical activity. The City of Kamloops is pleased to offer many activities in celebration of Move for Health Day.]]></description>
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		<title>City seeks public input at Airshed Management Plan Open House</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-30-AirshedOpenHouse.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>msolomon@kamloops.ca (Marc Solomon)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[All residents are invited to share their thoughts on the development of a new Airshed Management Plan at an Open House on May 8th at the Parkside Lounge 
at the Interior Savings Centre.]]></description>
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		<title>Kamloops Museum &amp; Archives Lecture Series: Women Caring for Kamloops</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-27-LectureSeries.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>mbaker@kamloops.ca (Melissa Baker)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[The Kamloops Museum &amp; Archives presents a special presentation by retired history professor Dr. Andrew Yarmie on how women have influenced Kamloops history.]]></description>
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		<title>Olympic Swimmer visits the Tournament Capital</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-25-StudentSmarts.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>hogilvie@kamloops.ca (Heidi Ogilvie)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[The Canada Games Aquatic Centre, along with Kamloops Classic Swimming, welcomes Tanya Hunks - Olympian, to Canada's Tournament Capital this weekend.]]></description>
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		<title>Students Test Environmental Smarts This Weekend!</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-25-StudentSmarts.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>jgarbutt@kamloops.ca (Jaimi Garbutt)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[In honour of Earth Day, local school teams will be testing their knowledge of environmental issues this Saturday, April 28th at Aberdeen Mall.]]></description>
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		<title>City and Tim Hortons Offer Free Skating</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-25-HortonsSkating.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>nbeauregard@kamloops.ca (Nicole Beauregard)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Tim Hortons and the City of Kamloops have entered in a partnership to sponsor one free public skating event each month for the remainder of 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>City and TRU Introduces Kamloops Marathon</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-25-KamloopsMarathon.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>ssmith@kamloops.ca (Sean Smith)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[The City and TRU are excited to announce the return of a 26-mile race to Kamloops, with the 1st Annual Kamloops Marathon this July.]]></description>
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		<title>Courthouse presents: &quot;Spring is in the Air for Mom!&quot;</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-25-SpringAir.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:25:00</pubDate>
		<author>cgraden@kamloops.ca (Cara Graden)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[The Old Courthouse presents: &quot;Spring is in the Air for Mom!&quot; with the Okanagan Harp Orchestra &amp; the Crimson Rich Trio at the Old 
Courthouse Cultural Centre.]]></description>
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		<title>WCSG Earns CSTA President's Award</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-24-PresidentsAward.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Tues, 24 Apr 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>ssmith@kamloops.ca (Sean Smith)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Henry Pejril accepted the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance President's Award on behalf of the Western Canada Summer Games at 
the CSTA Annual Sport Events Congress.]]></description>
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		<title>Kamloops Sewage Treatment Centre Upgrade Breaks Ground</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-20-SewageTreatmentCentre.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Tues, 20 Apr 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>dsilversides@kamloops.ca (Dion Silversides)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[This morning, dignitaries, funding partners, contractors, consultants, staff and media were on site for the groundbreaking of new upgrades 
to the Kamloops Sewage Treatment Centre.]]></description>
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		<title>Cities Fit For Children Conference Presents Speaker Lineup</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-20-CFFC-Speakers.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Tues, 20 Apr 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>nbeauregard@kamloops.ca (Nicole Beauregard)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Kamloops is hosting the 2012 Cities Fit for Children Provincial Summit on May 10th - 11th, 2012 at Thompson Rivers University Conference Centre.]]></description>
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		<title>Volunteer Appreciation BBQ</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-18-VolunteerAppreciationBBQ.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>mayor@kamloops.ca (Peter Milobar)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 15 to 21, 2012, by attending a Volunteer Appreciation BBQ hosted by the City of Kamloops.]]></description>
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		<title>Aberdeen Open House and Public Input Session</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-16-AberdeenOpenHouse.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>mdoll@kamloops.ca (Michael Doll)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[The City of Kamloops is hosting an Open House to provide the public to provide input on the future planning and development of the former Aberdeen Highlands Golf Course into green space.]]></description>
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		<title>Water Main Break</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-11-WaterMainBreak.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>mfirlotte@kamloops.ca (Michael Firlotte)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[April 11, 2012 5:30 PM: City crews continue to work on the final repairs to the water main in Pineview area of Kamloops.]]></description>
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		<title>Museum Lecture Series: Wild About Antarctica</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-11-WildAboutAntarctica.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:20:00</pubDate>
		<author>mbaker@kamloops.ca (Melissa Baker)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[On April 21, join 14 year old explorer Justine Wild as she shares her unique experience with 'Students on Ice' in discovering Antarctica.]]></description>
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		<title>Tree Coupons Are Back</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/04-04-TreeCoupons.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>scook@kamloops.ca (Shawn Cook)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[As of Monday, April 16th, 2012, the City will have tree coupons valued at twenty dollars ($20) available to the public.]]></description>
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		<title>Kamloops Announced as a Semi-finalist in the Live Right Now Challenge</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/03-27-SemiFinalist-LiveRightNow.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Tues, 27 Mar 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>adechantal@kamloops.ca (Alex de Chantal)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[CBC announced Kamloops as a semi-finalist in the Live Right Now cross Canada challenge.]]></description>
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		<title>Kamloops Receives Impressive Ranking Again</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/03-22-Ranking.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Thur, 22 Mar 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>mayor@kamloops.ca (Mayor Peter Milobar)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[For the second time in one week, Kamloops received high ratings in a national scorecard of communities across the country.]]></description>
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		<title>Spring Break 'Splash Back' at Canada Games Pool</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/03-21-SplashBack.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>swim@kamloops.ca (Deanne Pierson)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[This week the Canada Games Aquatic Centre offers kids and families a unique way to celebrate Spring Break and Kamloops' bicentennial anniversary.]]></description>
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		<title>New Aberdeen Fire Station is Ready to Respond</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/03-21-KFRAberdeen.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>jbell@kamloops.ca (Jim Bell)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Beginning today, the new Kamloops Fire Rescue station #7 will be operational and able to respond to calls.]]></description>
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		<title>City Announces New Chief Administrative Officer</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/03-14-NewCAO.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>mayor@kamloops.ca (Mayor Peter Milobar)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Mayor and Council are pleased to announce David Trawin has been selected as the City of Kamloops' new Chief Administrative Officer.]]></description>
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		<title>ProPASS - An economical, convenient and green way to travel to work!</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/03-14-ProPass.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>clepik@kamloops.ca (Colleen Lepik)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Purchased through your employer via regular payroll deduction for only $44 per month, ProPASS offers unlimited travel on transit 
		service throughout Kamloops.]]></description>
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		<title>Final Budget Roundtable Discussion</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/03-12-BudgetMeeting.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>mayor@kamloops.ca (Mayor Peter Milobar)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[This year City Council introduced a new budget process, a series of roundtable discussions, the final meeting will be held on March 13, 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>Old Courthouse Chamber Music Series: Strings, Winds and Keys</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/03-07-CourthouseChamberMusic.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>qsavage@kamloops.ca (Quinn Savage)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[The Chamber Musicians of Kamloops Society invites residents to attend "Strings, Winds and Keys", for an intimate evening of classical music at the historic Old Courthouse.]]></description>
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		<title>Annual Heritage Achievement Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/03-02-HeritageAchievementAwards.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>educkworth@kamloops.ca (Elisabeth Duckworth)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, February 25th, the Kamloops Heritage Commission held their 12th Annual Heritage Achievement Awards Reception at the Rocky Mountain Rangers Armoury.]]></description>
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		<title>Rick Hansen is Coming!</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/03-02-RickHansenIsComing.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>lstride@kamloops.ca (Linda Stride)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Twenty-five years since his Man in Motion World Tour, Canadian hero Rick Hansen will continue his journey of making the world more accessible and inclusive with the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay and Kamloops was chosen as one of the Relay's End of Day Celebration cities.]]></description>
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		<title>Tim Hortons and City of Kamloops Partner up for Free Skating</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/03-01-HortonsSkating.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Thur, 01 Mar 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>nbeauregard@kamloops.ca (Nicole Beauregard)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Tim Hortons and the City of Kamloops have entered in a partnership to sponsor one free public skating event each month for the remainder of 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>Audit Council Appointments</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/02-29-AuditCouncilAppointments.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>www.fin.gov.bc.ca/brdo (BC Board Resourcing and Development Office)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[The provincial government is actively seeking candidates to appoint to the audit council under the proposed Auditor General for Local Government Act.]]></description>
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		<title>Rocky Mountain Rangers Navigate Kenna Cartwright</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/02-29-RangersKennaCartwright.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:45:00</pubDate>
		<author>mayor@kamloops.ca (Mayor Peter Milobar)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[This year City Council is looking for more engagement with its citizens during budget discussions. The City hosts annual public 
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		<title>Kamloops Introduces Interactive Budget Meetings</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/02-29-RangersKennaCartwright.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>kjohston@kamloops.ca (Kelly Johnston)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[This year City Council is looking for more engagement with its citizens during budget discussions. The City hosts annual public meetings regarding the City budget to give citizens an overview and hear their concerns.]]></description>
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		<title>Kamloops Selected as Finalist for 2015 Pan Am Juniors</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/02-23-PanAmJuniors.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Thur, 23 Feb 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>ssmithl@kamloops.ca (Sean Smith)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Kamloops has been selected as one of two cities as a finalist to host the 2015 Panamerican Junior Athletics Championships. The winning bid will be identified on May 24th, 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>Live Right Now Challenge</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/02-16-LiveRightNow.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Thur, 16 Feb 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>adchantal@kamloops.ca (Alex de Chantal)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Hosted by the CBC, the goal is to engage Canadian communities in a challenge to join together and change the health of this country.]]></description>
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		<title>Cities Fit for Children Call for Poster Presentations</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/02-15-CF4C-PosterPresentations.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>nbeauregard@kamloops.ca (Nicole Beauregard)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[The City is currently accepting applications for poster presentations for display during the Cities Fit for Children Provincial Summit. ]]></description>
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		<title>Canada Games Aquatic Centre Goes Live</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/02-08-GamesPoolWebCam.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>jputnam@kamloops.ca (Jeff Putnam)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Kamloops adds another camera feed to their tournament capital facilities and announces the live-streaming webcam in the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. ]]></description>
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		<title>February is Heart Month</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/02-03-HeartMonth.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>dharkies@kamloops.ca (Danielle Harkies)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Kamloops is celebrating the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Heart Month campaign with events going on throughout February. ]]></description>
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		<title>Council Sets Course for Next Three Years</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/01-30-CouncilSetsCourse.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Tues, 30 Jan 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>mayor@kamloops.ca (Peter Milobar)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Kamloops City Council and Administration gathered this past weekend at the Interior Savings Centre to lay the foundation for the 2012 - 2014 Council Strategic Plan. ]]></description>
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		<title>Courthouse Chamber Music Series presents Thistle, Rose, &amp; Shamrock</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/01-30-CourthouseChamberMusicSeries.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Tues, 30 Jan 2012 08:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>cgraden@kamloops.ca (Cara Graden)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[The Chamber Musicians of Kamloops presents Thistle, Rose, &amp; Shamrock, an evening of traditional and contemporary chamber folk. ]]></description>
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		<title>BC Lions Pride of BC Grey Cup Tour</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/01-27-GreyCupTour.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>ssmith@kamloops.ca (Sean Smith)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[The Grey Cup is coming to Kamloops! The BC Lions Pride of BC Tour will be in Kamloops on Wednesday, February 1st. ]]></description>
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		<title>City Council Decides Hiring Process for CAO</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/01-19-CouncilDecidesProcess.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Thur, 19 Jan 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>pmilobar@kamloops.ca (Peter Milobar)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[During Tuesday's in-camera council meeting, Mayor and Council agreed on the process for the hiring of the new Chief Administration Officer. ]]></description>
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		<title>ABC Family Literacy Day</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/01-13-LiteracyDay.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>mbaker@kamloops.ca (Melissa Baker)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[This 6th annual event is an initiative developed by ABC Life Literacy Canada promotes parents and children to spend at least 15 minutes a day enjoying a learning activity together. ]]></description>
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		<title>Challenge to Kamloops Swimmers: Swim 1.6 Million Lengths</title>
		<link>http://www.kamloops.ca/news/2012/01-03-SwimChallenge.shtml</link>
		<pubDate>Tues, 30 Jan 2012 09:30:00</pubDate>
		<author>gcheetham@kamloops.ca (Glen Cheetham)</author>
		<description><![CDATA[Kamloops swimmers with a resolution to swim more in 2012 have an added motivation - a challenge to collectively swim 1.6 million lengths. ]]></description>
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