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Kamloops winner happy with new tablet after entering InfoNews.ca contest
KAMLOOPS - A local business owner is excited about winning an iPad Air in the latest InfoNews.ca contest. Kristy Thompson entered a ballot at the InfoNews.ca booth during a Kamloops Chamber of Commerce event. She plans to use her new device for marketing events with her company Overtime Apparel and Promotions. Of course, there will...
Infotel prize winner says new tablet came at the perfect time
'THIS DOES NOT NORMALLY HAPPEN FOR ME, I’VE NEVER WON ANYTHING LIKE THIS' VERNON - Vernon resident Elaine Drinkwater remembers the first prize she ever won — $50 towards a silver utensil set. She was a teenager, and not particularly thrilled about the prize, especially since it didn’t even cover the full cost of the...
Local innovators create educational kids app
OKANAGAN - Local innovators are putting the Okanagan on the map by creating educational apps that will help kids develop reading skills. Technology expert Tarik Sayeed and veteran educator Brenda Larson have put their knowledge together to create five educational games for kids available on Android tablets. The games are based on a line of...
Elementary teacher encourages phones in class
KAMLOOPS - They have them, so why not use them? That is the mentality of one teacher who is trying to show young students how to use smartphones and tablets as more than just an entertainment device. Teacher Jason Sandhu has always loved technology and is constantly looking for ways to bring it into his...