Jennifer Stahn

KAMLOOPS – You've heard of dog rescues and cat rescues, perhaps even rabbit rescues. But in Chase, they have a donkey rescue, where more than 60 donkeys have been relocated from threatening circumstances for a home on the range. The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge is in need of a new barn and money to keep...

KAMLOOPS - The 34th annual Kamloopa Powwow has taken over the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc Indian Band special events facility this weekend and the event has been nothing short of spectacular. The beat of the drum combined with the soulful, cultural singing proved to be an inspiring opening to the grand entry on Saturday. The full...

KAMLOOPS – The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is suing a private campground at Nicola Lake after it came to light it was operating without the proper permits within the regional district. Mike Garrett confirmed the regional district is taking a private campground on a property beside the lake to court in an effort to stop them...

KAMLOOPS – There has been no change in teacher contract negotiations at the provincial level since the end of June and local teacher association president Jason Karpuk expects back to school will be status quo. Karpuk said negotiations are completed locally and he is quite happy with how they went, but at a provincial level...

KAMLOOPS – Flowers, live music, story telling, art displays and ice skating, what more could you ask for out of an August long weekend? As B.C. Day prepares to offer up another summer long weekend organizers of many different festivals, fairs and activities are busy preparing for the imminent rush of people anxious to take...

KAMLOOPS – As of July 30 a total of 30 mature cats had found new homes during the month of July thanks to a cat and rabbit sale at the Kamloops SPCA branch. Those 30 cats represented over half the number at the shelter, with only about 25 still waiting for a new home as...

KAMLOOPS – The city saved about half a million dollars this afternoon by approving a contract with Precise ParkLink Inc. for 90 new pay-by-license-plate hardware. Council approved a short term borrowing plan for $1.7 million in March but as luck would have it the pay stations, which met all the criteria the city was looking...

KAMLOOPS – Former teacher Jerry Waselenkoff, 65, was charged with possession of child pornography late last week and local teacher association president Jason Karpuk hopes people will not judge the profession by one person's bad choice. When asked if this latest charge could affect how people perceive the industry Karpuk says you have to look...

KAMLOOPS – Coun. Nancy Bepple announced today she no longer has a financial, or any other, interest in KGHM Ajax Mining Inc. The discussion came up when Bepple announced she would be able to take part in discussions later in the meeting about a letter from the proponent meant to clarify some statistics provided earlier...

KAMLOOPS – A 58-unit strata development next to Aberdeen Elementary school could be another big step closer to getting the go ahead if city council approves the development permit at council today. With a total of eight duplexes, six triplexes and a 24 unit apartment building as part of the plan, neighbours have long been...

KAMLOOPS – The tender on a 1,769 square-metre expansion for NorKam Secondary School does not close for another two weeks but today the plan will be before council for approval of the development permit. The two-storey addition will be located along the northeast side of the property and will house the Trades and Technology Centre...

KAMLOOPS – If you live within 4 km of the proposed Ajax mine you will feel vibrations from blasting, according to the latest letter to Kamloops city council from KGHM Ajax Mining Inc. Earlier this year the company replied to a July 2011 letter from the city asking for more information, but council was still...

KAMLOOPS – Another 10 kilometres of multi-million dollar highway is set to go from two lanes to four between Monte Creek and Hoffman's Bluff this year as two different projects were kicked off in political style today. Provincial transportation minister Todd Stone and Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod were on hand for the official ground breaking...

KAMLOOPS - Day three of the annual downtown Merchants Market has brought the United Way Community Carnival to the 300-block of Victoria Street Friday. Games, crafts and plenty of entertainment filled the street while the sidewalk sale continued in front of many downtown shops. A bouncy castle, sidewalk chalk creations, paintings and many games involving...

KAMLOOPS – Former Blazer and current Blazer co-owner Mark Recchi will be inducted to the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame tonight alongside the 1993-94 and 1994-95 Memorial Cup winning teams. Recchi had a National Hockey League career that spanned 22 seasons and three Stanley Cup wins with three different teams. He also played for Team...

KAMLOOPS – When calls of itchy, watery eyes accompanied a call about smoke at New Life Mission Out Reach Centre on Victoria Street West this afternoon, a hazmat team was called in alongside fire crews. Assistant fire chief Dave McMahon says they took the precautions they thought necessary, which include the hazmat team and evacuating...

KAMLOOPS - B.C. Wildfire is on scene of a second fire of note this week, this time on reserve land south of Ashcroft. Crews were asked to assist the local volunteer department after calls of a fire just off Cornwall Road, southwest of Ashcroft, came in around 11 p.m. yesterday. The fire, believed to be human...

KAMLOOPS – The weed eating goats that made national headlines last year are back for a second round with the weeds at Kenna Cartwright Park. Integrated pest management coordinator Karla Hoffman said earlier this year she is already amazed with the results and was anxious to see what a second season with the Rocky Ridge...

HOW A LOCAL ADDICTIONS CENTRE IS HELPING AT-RISK YOUTH FEEL CONNECTED KAMLOOPS – The Phoenix Centre is trying to provide to male youths in the community with a sense of belonging, specifically those affected by substance abuse. Up to 25 young men will attend a two-day mountain bike camp where they will receive instruction in the...

KAMLOOPS - The weekly farmers' market has taken over the entire 400 block of Victoria Street and lots of produce, crafts and entertainment are pouring into the street as dozens of people shop during the lunch hour today. The farmers' market is the kickoff to the annual downtown event which takes place in conjunction with...