Scoopz Ice Cream in Kamloops set to open in one week

Something sweet is coming to Kamloops in seven short days.

The local favourite Scoopz Ice Cream by Riverside Park is opening on May 12.

The business made the announcement on their social media channels last night, May 5, and are offering $100 in free ice cream to one lucky licker.

The store addressed COVID-19 and mentions they will be following physical distancing guidelines and maintaining a safe number of people within the store at all times.

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Kamloops! We have some exciting news! We will be opening for the 2020 season Tuesday May 12th at 11am! Help us spread the word and you will be entered to win a $100 Scoopz gift card! All you have to do is Follow us on Instagram, Like our FB page and Share this photo and tag us! *We will make another post dedicated to how we are operating following the PHO’s COVID-19 protocol as there are many changes this year and questions can be posted to that please!* ?? ?? ?? #scoopzkamloops #scoopz #kamloops #tourismkamloops #downtownkamloops #kamloopsbcnow #smallbusiness #ykastrong #icecream #summer2020

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May 4, 2020 at 4:21pm PDT

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