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Kamloops This Week
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Kamloops at 200
What’s in a name? YELLOWHEAD BRIDGE This is named after a Métis trapper with blond hair named Tete Juane. He guided Hudson’s Bay Company traders through the Rocky Mountains in 1820. This bridge opened in December of 1968.
HALSTON BRIDGE: This bridge opened on Sept. 17, 1984. Its name, Halston, comes from former Fruitlands manager H.P. Mytton. Halston was the name of his home in England.
ROSE HILL: Despite the wild roses which grow there, Rose Hill was actually named after a person. Rose Anderson and her husband were the Àrst settlers of this area back in 1903. She had 17 children.
SAHALI: “Saghalee” is a Chinook word for heights, or hills; Also “the heavens.” Therefore, it is redundant for anyone to refer to an area of Kamloops as “Sahali Heights.”
THOMPSON RIVER: Simon Fraser of the Northwest Company named this river after his friend and co-worker, David Thompson. Thompson, however, must have been too busy with the Columbia River, as he never visited the Kamloops area.
TRANQUILLE: The name comes from Chief Pacamoos, who was a leader of the lower Shuswap tribe. Tranquille was the nick name given to him by the fur traders and he was considered to be friends with them. He died at Pavilion in 1841, prompting his nephew, Kiskowskin, to murder Samuel Black, chief factor of the HBC, believing the white man’s “bad medicine” was responsible for Tranquille’s death.
DUFFERIN: This settlement was named after the Governor-General. Lord and Lady Dufferin visited back in 1876 and he sketched the view from the hill, which was given his name. Later on, the town also carried his name. After amalgamation of 1973, Dufferin became a neighbourhood of Kamloops.
Proud Community Partners Walmart Canada was established in 1994 with the acquisition of the Woolco chain. Over the past 18 years, Walmart Canada has more than doubled the number of stores in Canada and more than tripled the number of associates, creating a strong, stable retail chain which offers career opportunities.
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KENNA CARTWRIGHT: Kenna Cartwright was the Àrst female mayor in Kamloops. She served as mayor, councillor and school board member in the River City and was originally from Oyama. She lost to Phil Gagliardi when she Àrst ran for mayor but, in 1990 won with 53.8 per cent of the vote. She became ill after the election an passed away of leukemia in July of 1991. Kenna Cartwright Park is named after her.
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Great Golf, Great Friends, Great History Eaglepoint Golf Course was built in 1991 through a thick stand of Pines creating a world of its own as each hole was played. Now that the majority of trees are gone due to a Pine beetle infestation, golfers are treated to open rolling terrain and fantastic views at every turn. Shot making is still a critical component of the game as the new owner, Dennis Hong, has introduced native Fescues to areas that were once bare or treed. Thus, there is always a demand on shot making. Each hole is unique giving the golfer a moment to pause and reflect on the task at hand or what was. The strength and signature of the golf course are the four par threes.With four sets of tees, Eaglepoint Golf Resort is fun and a challenge for all levels of golfers.
Proud to be Kamloops’ Best Family Restaurant The one-of-a-kind taste of our award-winning burgers is just one of the things that makes White Spot so legendary. Variety is another. Whether it’s our fresh salads, B.C. chicken, pastas or stirfries, there’s sure to be something on the menu that gets your vote at White Spot. Enjoy.
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Today’s golf apparel available at Eaglepoint E GROUP RAT LE 8 OR MORE PEOP
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50
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INCLUDES 9 HOLES OF GOLF, CART & BUFFET DINNER. ER OFFER NOT VALID WITH ANY OTH INCLUDED. T NO ES TAX OR PROMOTION.
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NORTH KAMLOOPS In the Holiday Inn 675 Tranquille Road 778.470.5581
WOW SPECIAL!
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ID ALL WITH THIS COUPON, VAL AYS ONLY. MONDAYS & WEDNESD OKING 48 HOUR ADVANCED BO UE. REQUIRED. NO CASH VAL OFFER ER OTH Y AN H WIT NO N T VALID N. TIO MO OR PRO EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2012.
FRIDAY 9, DINE & WINE
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INCLUDES 9 HOLES, CART & 3 COURSE MEAL, BOTTLE OF WINE MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE.
ER OFFER NOT VALID WITH ANY OTH INCLUDED. T NO ES TAX N. TIO OR PROMO
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BRETT MARTIN Pro Shop & Events Manager